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Rob Riley Memorial Prize awarded to WA’s top Aboriginal students
13 February 2026
Sienna McLaren and Callum Hudman graduated secondary school last year with an additional honour to display as the recipients of the prestigious Rob Riley Memorial Prize.
Students find magic in storytelling
24 February 2026
Students across Western Australia are learning how to build their own books, while also raising funds for their school’s Parents and Citizens' Associations (P&Cs).
Finalist inspired most by her students
17 February 2026
Putting others first inspired an education career for Principal Alison Parolo, a finalist in the Department’s 2026 Women of Achievement Awards.
Embedding Yawuru language and culture at school
26 February 2026
A teacher dedicated to sharing language and culture is a finalist for the Department of Education’s 2026 Women of Achievement Award.
Top 30 spots A-major achievement
03 March 2026
Three former Western Australian public school students are chasing their dreams on national television after earning places in the top 30 of this year’s Australian Idol competition.
Mindarie building strong TEAM
10 March 2026
Mindarie students continue to kick goals, both in and out of the classroom, after a program designed to support those who compete in elite sports was expanded for 2026.
Sharing stories of culture and language
02 September 2025
A Goldfields teacher, who has been sharing First Nations language and stories with students on Country, has now written a book and also been involved with a short film.
50yo rust-bucket no match for country kid with YouTube
19 January 2026
An 11-year-old watching YouTube might not be uncommon, but one using the platform to learn the mechanical skills to restore a half-century-old car is award-worthy.
12 March 2026
Students at Roebourne District High School started the new school year in upgraded facilities, following the completion of the school’s $94 million redevelopment.
WA students full throttle for STEM racing finals
16 March 2026
While most eyes were on the Albert Park racetrack for the Australian Grand Prix, students from around the country, including a team at Joseph Banks Secondary College, were more interested in the...
Ambitious Hana skates into the record books
10 March 2026
Hana Bath says determination is her secret weapon in her quest to skate for Australia at the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics.
Read. Feed. Compete.
17 March 2026
More than 60 students start their day at Gibbs Street Primary School with a free breakfast, a game of handball and some quiet reading time before the school bell even rings.
Paws for applause
30 March 2026
A Bayswater Primary School student has been recognised on the national stage for her tireless advocacy and compassion for animals.
Affordable and healthy lunches on more school menus
23 March 2026
Public schools will benefit from a $10 million investment to improve school canteens and expand access to healthy and affordable lunches for students.
Inkabee makes history
16 April 2026
A Perth secondary school student has become the youngest artist to take on triple j’s Like a Version. 
Connecting through art
19 December 2023
Southwest students have taken part in a festive intergenerational arts and crafts project with a local social club.
Kids helping kids make a difference
15 May 2025
Poynter Primary School in Duncraig became a vibrant sea of capes and masks recently when around 500 students and staff donned superhero costumes to launch the Premier’s Telethon Challenge.
Jolimont recycling effort a peg above
03 April 2025
This year, Jolimont Primary School students are leading an inspiring sustainability initiative Plastic to Pegs, that will help to improve campus facilities.
Paging all readers: it’s time for the next challenge
07 April 2025
The 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge kicks off today, a greater prize bucket up for grabs for eager book worms.
AFL icon encourages students to be resilient
14 April 2025
Courageous AFL icon and the 2025 Australian of the Year, Neale Daniher, this week inspired more than 200 WA students and staff when he was guest of honour at a school forum about resilience.
Vocational victories
06 August 2024
Three vocational students have been named finalists in this year’s WA Training Awards.
From local to global
21 March 2024
A South West teacher’s practical approach to sustainability education has been showcased around the world by the United Nations.
Students celebrating science
13 August 2024
Rostrata Primary School students have donned their lab coats for their annual two-week science festival.
Singing in Quay
21 October 2024
Elizabeth Quay was a sight to behold when more than 1,300 West Australian students came together to sing and dance to help children in need.
Young readers bound for success
24 October 2024
The chapter has closed on another record-breaking Premier’s Reading Challenge.
Wildlife warriors
01 November 2023
Students from Shenton College Deaf Education Centre have grouped together to help save injured and rescued wildlife.
Students race for Grand Prix success
15 August 2024
Belridge Secondary College Year 9 and 10 students put their minds and engineering skills to the test in the inaugural state final of the Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP).
Framing the future
21 August 2024
Time is running out to view the 2024 Young Originals exhibition, which showcases the incredible talent of emerging artists in Western Australia's public schools.
From beakers to books
29 August 2024
A school lab tech has swapped her safety goggles for reading glasses as she enters the world of book publishing.
From Kelmscott to Canberra
01 August 2024
Six Kelmscott Senior High School students are taking part in a summit to strengthen collaboration between young people in Australia and Southeast Asia.