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A journey of remembrance
Reward and recognition

16 March 2026

For John Curtin College of the Arts Year 11 student Amy Newton-Norris, the 2026 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour will be an opportunity to connect with Australia’s wartime history and honour her family’s legacy of service.

30 March 2026

The mussels of Mandurah are acting as the ‘canaries in the coal mine’ for local waterways through an innovative project involving John Tonkin College students.

Future first aiders at Yandeyarra
Public school life News item

01 April 2026

Eight students from Yandeyarra Remote Community School have taken their knowledge of safety to another level after completing their First Aid Certificate.

14 April 2026

Work has started on a new inner-city primary school in East Perth after recent development approval of the plans by Development WA.

24 October 2023

An Anzac Terrace Primary School trio have placed second in a national competition for their video game design skills.

Making change
Reward and recognition Public school life

26 October 2023

A school Containers for Change program that prepares students with a disability for the workplace has taken out an award for its efforts in the fight against landfill.

Wildlife warriors
Public school life

01 November 2023

Students from Shenton College Deaf Education Centre have grouped together to help save injured and rescued wildlife.

08 November 2023

Students from Karratha Senior High School were given a unique opportunity to help researchers unearth fossils in the Pilbara.  

Top titration technique
Reward and recognition

08 November 2023

A Perth chemistry teacher’s precision and accuracy in the science lab has led him to take out a national competition.

A sun-sational three-peat
Events and initiatives

13 November 2023

Girrawheen Senior High School students have claims to knowing more about solar-powered cars than their West Australian peers.

15 November 2023

Lockridge Primary School was one of the schools whose talented students recently participated in an arts program to help create an art installation for ‘EverNow’s’ Boorna Waanginy: The Trees Speak at Kings Park. 

Siblings win big with their love for reading
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

17 November 2023

Two sets of siblings have won top prizes for the 2023 Premier’s Reading Challenge, showing off their passion for reading.

10 April 2024

One school has enlisted the help of a ‘local hero’ to recognise the achievements of students and their contribution to the school community.

15 April 2024

A Perth secondary school is training the next generation of vital healthcare workers.

15 April 2024

Harrisdale Senior High School student Keina Sugiyama’s short ‘The Star Keeper’ shone at SIGGRAPH Asia in Sydney, taking out the second spot in the 2023 Junior Computer Animation festival in its inaugural year.

24 April 2024

Students from several public schools have excelled in the extraordinary difficult Da Vinci Decathlon competition.

Winning Wheatbelt writers
Reward and recognition

26 April 2024

Two Wheatbelt students have achieved a top prize for their science fiction short stories.

$1.6 billion boost for schools
In the news Public school life

01 May 2024

A total of $1.6 billion will be invested towards both new and improved infrastructure for public schools over the next four years.

Max’s roaring speech for idol Dusty
Reward and recognition Public school life

02 May 2024

An expressive and passionate classroom speech has sparked an unforgettable experience for Perth boy and die-hard Tigers fan Max Andrew.

Diving into water safety
Events and initiatives

03 May 2024

A new School of Swimming and Water Safety will help ensure more young people have the opportunity to learn essential swimming skills and stay safe in and around water.

Dewey sets big goals for reading challenge
Events and initiatives Public school life

06 May 2024

Dewey Dex, the lovable mascot for the Premier’s Reading Challenge, has re-entered Earth’s atmosphere determined for the 2024 edition to reach even greater heights than previous ones.

Shredding with the pros
Public school life

08 May 2024

Half-mindfulness and half-pipe; students from Tom Price Senior High School recently participated in a skateboarding session led by professionals from Perth.

10 May 2024

Carnarvon now has a new digital directory, and it’s thanks to 16 year-old Chas Law-Davis. 

15 May 2024

Culinary creativity served up at Dianella Secondary College's Principals' Briefing.

EdConnect recognises volunteers across the state
Reward and recognition Public school life

24 May 2024

Twelve volunteers, located across the state, have been recognised in the 2023 annual EdConnect Australia WA Volunteer Awards.  

07 July 2023

Kim Moore’s exceptional dedication and invaluable contributions to the school community, over the past 19 years, has been officially recognised.

12 July 2023

A group of Bunbury students have traded the Southwest for the Northwest as part of an On-Country learning expedition.

Saddle up for life skills
Events and initiatives Public school life

14 July 2023

Southwest students have learnt wellbeing strategies and important life lessons from new four-legged friends as part of an interactive horse program.

20 July 2023

The population of an endangered cockatoo species endemic to Western Australia is growing thanks to a project spearheaded by a young conservationist at Shenton College.

From beakers to books
Public school life

29 August 2024

A school lab tech has swapped her safety goggles for reading glasses as she enters the world of book publishing.

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