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Kindy milestone
In the news Public school life

03 February 2026

A special cohort of students at five public schools has marked a double milestone this week, starting school for the very first time as part of the new full-time Kindergarten pilot.

17 December 2025

From ballet studios to engineering labs and even the glamorous Academy Awards stage, Western Australia’s Gifted and Talented alumni are achieving their career goals after beginning their journey in a public school classroom.

18 February 2026

Students at Exmouth District High School can now master a macchiato and learn to pour a perfect flat white following an expansive upgrade of the home economics area.

Award finalist driven to make a difference
Reward and recognition Events and initiatives

12 February 2026

An education assistant’s dedication to supporting students, families and staff has been recognised in the Department’s 2026 Women of Achievement Award.

Patti shines light on Auslan
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

23 February 2026

Patricia Levitzke-Gray has been recognised as a finalist for the 2026 Women of Achievement Award for her leadership and collaborative impact as a Deaf Education Officer across Shenton College and the Shenton College Deaf Education Centre.

09 February 2026

Five outstanding women have today been announced as finalists for the 2026 Women of Achievement Award.

15 September 2025

Gosnells Primary School’s education assistants have been recognised on the national stage in the 2025 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards.

11 February 2026

Students at Duncraig Senior High School are now enjoying their new science and English blocks.

From science lab to Women of Achievement finalist
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

19 February 2026

Championing curiosity, confidence and opportunity in STEM, Laboratory Technician Jane Alexander from Joseph Banks Secondary College has been recognised with a nomination for the Department’s 2026 Women of Achievement Award.

05 February 2026

Public schools and local sporting organisations across Western Australia will share in more than $1.4 million to make community sporting facilities more inclusive and accessible.

Active superstars run to success
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

06 November 2024

Another successful Education Minister’s Running Challenge has reached the finish line, with more participation than ever before.

Epic albatross helps Kortni claim un-fore-gettable win
Public school life Reward and recognition

09 February 2026

Imagine making an albatross, golf’s rarest of birds, on the final hole to win a tournament by one shot. 

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 score big with footy favourites
In the news Public school life

13 February 2026

With all eyes on Perth this weekend for the blockbuster AFL Origin match, young rising stars had the chance to learn from powerhouse players of the comp. 

WA's Next Star
In the news Reward and recognition

23 February 2026

Former Caralee Community School and Willetton Senior High School student Luke Paul has made Australian basketball history, becoming the youngest player to sign with the National Basketball League’s (NBL) Next Stars program.

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
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

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
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

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.

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.

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