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07 July 2023

An Aboriginal educator has written a bilingual picture book in Noongar and English to celebrate the beauty of Country and family.

Premier League king spurs on Lynwood goals
In the news Public school life

29 March 2023

An English Premier League legend shared his skills with some emerging Lynwood Senior High School soccer stars when he visited the school.

You can’t take the Samson out of Sam
In the news Public school life

21 July 2023

Years before kicking goals on the world stage, international football superstar Sam Kerr perfected her trademark celebratory backflip on a Perth school oval.

18 September 2023

Specialist music students at Kelmscott Senior High School have jammed out at a lunchtime gig with international music stars Voyager.

27 July 2023

Four Ellenbrook Secondary College students are among the strong WA team heading to Melbourne next month to compete in the WorldSkills Australia National Championships.

Kimberley Round-up returns
Events and initiatives Public school life

31 May 2023

The Kimberley Round-up has made a triumphant return after more than 25 years.

Gold star space projects
Events and initiatives Public school life

08 August 2023

West Australian students have launched out-of-this-world solutions to problems faced by the space industry.

WA Education Awards nominations open
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

16 August 2023

It’s time to celebrate excellence in our schools again, with nominations open for the WA Education Awards.

Full STEAM ahead for Science Week
Events and initiatives Public school life

18 August 2023

Students got the chance to learn about some fascinating scientific developments as Rostrata Primary School celebrated its third annual STEAM Festival.

Speedy robotics workshop
Public school life

25 July 2023

Robots are well known for speeding up manufacturing processes, but the tables were turned when WA secondary students built robots in just three days.

05 December 2023

A north metropolitan school has come out on top at the 2023 WA Mental Health Awards for its exceptional mental health support for staff and students.

Crucial partnerships making a difference
Events and initiatives Public school life

05 December 2023

Yousra Abou Ras’s story is one that highlights the success of important partnerships such as the one offered by Shenton College Deaf Education Centre. 

15 December 2023

Budding environmental researchers from Brentwood Primary School have unveiled their interactive signs around Blue Gum Lake Reserve.

15 December 2023

Rocks & Rhubarb, the winner of John Curtin College of the Arts’ battle of the bands competition, recently performed at the annual Fremantle Long Table Dinner. 

Top of the crop
Reward and recognition

19 December 2023

Many Year 12 graduates have been waiting with bated breath in anticipation of their ATAR results being released, and over the weekend, nine public school students celebrated with the highest possible score.

Chief Psych recognised for career of significance
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

09 January 2024

Recently retired Chris Gostelow has been recognised by the Australian Psychological Society for the impact he made in psychology over his 39-year career with the Department.

28 August 2023

Dedicated public school education assistants have been recognised on the national stage as finalists in the 2023 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards.

Pick of the bunch
In the news Reward and recognition

29 August 2023

Thousands of students across the country have voted a Perth teacher’s picture book their favourite of the year.

05 September 2023

Move over, Nancy Drew, there are some brilliant young detectives in our midst.

11 September 2023

WA College of Agriculture Cunderdin is in the running to be named WA small training provider of the year at the 2023 WA Training Awards.

From Midwest farm to AFL Grand Final
In the news Reward and recognition

19 October 2023

Pippa McTaggart from WA’s Midwest made lifetime memories while attending this year’s AFL Grand Final as the 2023 NAB AFL Auskicker of the Year and Captain of Team NAB AFL Auskick.

Paw-fect companion
Reward and recognition

23 October 2023

Holly, the beloved support dog at Woodvale Secondary College, recently claimed a bronze medal in the Animal Award Winner category at the RSPCA WA Animal Welfare Awards.

Soccer superstars
Public school life

25 October 2023

There were cheers and smiles when the Lynwood Senior High School specialist soccer academy ran a carnival for primary students with special learning needs.

The classroom and beyond
Public school life

27 October 2023

From bustling metro schools to some of the most isolated communities in the state, public school teachers make a significant impact every day on the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people in Western Australia.

WA Education Awards a step closer
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

27 October 2023

From remote schools in the Kimberley, to a specialist agricultural college in the Wheatbelt, to bustling metro schools, the finalists for the WA Education Awards 2023 have been announced.

Variety providing aid to students and families in need
Events and initiatives Public school life

31 October 2023

Variety WA is throwing its support behind thousands of Western Australian school children and families through its new 2024 EduKids grants program.

10 November 2023

Four public secondary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for the exceptional way they prepare students for life beyond school.

On the Wright track
Reward and recognition

29 April 2024

Connor Wright, a Year 11 student from Bunbury High School, has already established himself as a biking champion, but there is no sign of a brake in his career anytime soon.

14 May 2024

A creative arts initiative is helping teach students about a vulnerable cockatoo.

New life for old photos
Public school life

21 May 2024

Students at Comet Bay have been bringing the past back to life, demonstrating their art and technology skills by adding colour to black and white WWI photos.

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