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Family paves the way for Aboriginal education
Events and initiatives In the news

14 June 2022

Mother and daughter duo introduce Ballardong Noongar language and culture classes at Bruce Rock District High School.

On-country experience of a lifetime
Events and initiatives In the news

07 July 2022

Sixteen students from Bunbury travelled across Western Australia to take part in a life-changing on-country experience.

05 July 2021

Bullsbrook College students designing shelters using recycled materials that would help animals survive a bushfire.

28 July 2022

Year 5 Manning Primary School student Oliver Newman has won the Phillip Pendal Young Heritage Award, after writing a story about Como’s iconic fish and chip shop.

Ag students help out farmer
Public school life In the news

29 March 2022

Students and staff from The Western Australia College of Agriculture in Harvey and Cunderdin have rallied together to support a farmer affected by devastating fires.

Taking to the TEDx stage
In the news Public school life

04 August 2022

Northam Senior High School student Joshua Patrick took to the big stage to share his inspiring story and experience as a young carer.

Students win with equine therapy
Events and initiatives

10 September 2021

Alkimos Primary School wins again with hosting the Melbourne Cup Tour for the second time.

18 March 2024

A Fremantle program coordinator, focussed on achieving stronger academic outcomes for disengaged students, has been awarded the Department’s 2024 Women of Achievement Award.

Classroom to creek
Events and initiatives

07 June 2024

Students at a Great Southern primary school are taking a hands-on approach to learning more about the local environment.

10 June 2024

An Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) from a remote Kimberley school has received a Public Service Medal for being a system-wide voice and advocate for Ngarinyin culture.

Footy and fellowship
Public school life

26 June 2024

A football excursion to Meekatharra has ignited excitement and community spirit.

27 June 2024

Rostrata Primary School students and families have dug deep into their wallets and donated winter items to people in need.

Musical magic
Events and initiatives Public school life

28 June 2024

The extraordinary talent of young musicians was on display at the annual Opus concert where audience members were treated to a night of creativity and joy.

28 June 2024

A new category has been added to the Education Awards for 2024 that will allow incredible work and achievements in the wellbeing and learning area to be recognised.

Clean up on aisle nature
Events and initiatives Public school life

01 July 2024

A student Environment Action Team has taken to the beach in Broome to clean up marine litter with the aim of protecting the ocean.

01 July 2024

A class of innovative Year 12 students have showcased their creativity and craftsmanship by building desk lamps out of recycled wood.

09 July 2024

Award-winning artist and long-serving art teacher, Jill Ansell, has been named a finalist for the Archibald Prize for the second year in a row.

A look back at the first WA Education Awards
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

23 July 2024

Since 2008, the WA Education Awards has been a highlight of the education calendar.

12 August 2024

Condingup Primary School is one of dozens of schools across Western Australia that are benefiting from a generous $113,000 in grants aimed at encouraging waste management initiatives.

13 August 2024

More than 130 schools will participate in Scitech’s first virtual excursions during this year’s National Science Week to celebrate and learn about this year’s theme: Species Survival – More Than Just Sustainability.

21 August 2024

Ashdale Secondary College already offers a terrific science-based specialist program through its STEM Institute.

Perth school graduate lands Hollywood gig
In the news Public school life

04 October 2024

A former Mount Lawley Senior High School performing arts student has landed a role in a major Hollywood movie starring multi award-winning actor Mark Wahlberg.

From space to sea
Reward and recognition Public school life

08 October 2024

Students from a Waikiki school have taken out a prize for their research project designed to boost the local population of little penguins.

Making history one step at a time
Events and initiatives In the news

21 October 2024

Rockingham Senior High School sets the standard for community engagement with its Try-A-Thon named the most successful Telethon community fundraiser ever.

Generations connect through milestone birthday
Events and initiatives In the news

30 October 2024

Students past and present from one of Perth’s oldest primary schools have come together to celebrate a milestone birthday.

Inaugural scholarship awarded to Perth educator
Reward and recognition Public school life

01 November 2024

A Perth educator has been awarded an inaugural scholarship to study a Master of Education Leadership overseas.

Prize for pelican piece
Reward and recognition

13 November 2024

Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre students have been awarded the Alcoa Primary School Award at the Castaways Sculpture Awards which celebrates art created from trash.

Check outs to check in life skills
In the news Public school life

30 August 2023

Students at WA’s education support centres have swapped schoolbooks for stacking shelves and scanning items as part of a supermarket learning program for those with special education needs.

Inkabee unearthed
Public school life

01 September 2023

Inkabee is an 11-year-old on a mission to inspire people.

Seeing double
In the news Reward and recognition

14 September 2023

The Japanese and Venezuelan soccer teams will be seeing double when Perth twins take to the pitch for a World Cup warm-up tournament.

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