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Late call, strong finish
18 March 2026
Former Churchlands Senior High School student Sidney Stephens reached the pinnacle of her sport when she earned a last-minute call up to the Australian Olympic team and made her debut at the Milano...
Kelmscott students enjoying new facilities
25 March 2026
With new and upgraded STEM, sports, music and performing arts facilities, Kelmscott Senior High School students are now more prepared to succeed in the modern world.
Students very much up for debate
08 April 2026
Three public secondary school students will represent Western Australia at the 2026 National Schools' Debating Championship in Brisbane next month.
Anzac spirit shines on
20 April 2026
Ellenbrook Secondary College student Charlotte Tooby is about to take part in a special Anzac experience, flying to Canberra to attend the Dawn Service at the Australian War Memorial.
Award finalist driven to make a difference
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.
2026 Women of Achievement Award finalists announced
09 February 2026
Five outstanding women have today been announced as finalists for the 2026 Women of Achievement Award.
Patti shines light on Auslan
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...
Singing award nomination for Auslan interpreter
06 March 2026
Luke Eastman is an Auslan interpreter who performs with Perth indie band Alter Boy as a performance signer.
WA's Next Star
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...
Students score big with footy favourites
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. 
Gifted and Talented alumni are making their mark
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...
Barista training helps Exmouth students with daily grind
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.
Kindy milestone
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.
A celebration of kids helping kids
13 October 2025
More than $100,000 was raised by Western Australian kids, for West Australian kids during the 2025 Premier’s Telethon Challenge.
Double honour for Gosnells Primary School’s education assistants
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.
Harrisdale Handlebars get moving for Movember
24 November 2025
Midnight cheese toasties and country music singalongs in the early morning hours will spur on a team of Harrisdale Primary School staff members as they tackle an endurance challenge in support of...
Talented artist recognised in the 2025 Shaun Tan Award
08 December 2025
Western Australia’s next generation of artists have been celebrated at the 2025 Shaun Tan Award for Young Artists.
Joondalup Education Support Centre recognised for sustainability leadership
12 December 2025
Joondalup Education Support Centre has claimed the schools category in the 2025 WasteSorted Awards, which recognises outstanding commitment to sustainability and environmental education.
Kimberley Round-Up caps off a memorable year
15 December 2025
Almost 200 Year 6 students from across the Kimberley marked the end of primary school by attending the remarkable 2025 Kimberley Round-Up, at Ardyaloon, or One Arm Point.
Shenton shines
22 December 2025
The first cohort of Shenton College students to participate in a life-changing program for their entire secondary schooling have graduated.
Public school students win top education award
22 December 2025
An aspiring engineer and a future electrotechnology electrician, both public school graduates, have been awarded WA’s highest education honour.
Student voice powers award win for Broome Residential College
19 December 2025
Broome Residential College’s ‘My place, my future’ campaign won the Commissioner for Children and Young People Award for Best Practice in Children’s Consultation at the Public Administration...
Help crown top science gong’s People’s Choice Award winner
03 November 2025
Four public school staff have been acknowledged at this year’s Premier’s Science Awards.
2026 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour ambassadors announced
11 November 2025
The ten ambassadors who will represent Western Australian schools for the 2026 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour have been announced.
From Busselton to beyond
22 April 2026
A quantum physicist and Busselton Senior High School alumnus is packing his bags for a leading international university after winning one of Australia’s most prestigious scholarships.
Boomwhackers kick-start Telethon Challenge
01 May 2026
Students at Mindarie Primary School are geared up to better the almost $20,000 they raised for last year’s Premier’s Telethon Challenge.
Celebrating our volunteers
18 May 2023
Volunteers like Val Tilbrook and Jacqui Archdale embody the spirit of our school communities.
Big hits and big milestones
05 May 2026
Treeby Primary School Year 5 student, Nate, is knocking it out of the park, literally, on the tee-ball diamond.
Cleared for take-off
14 May 2026
Melville Senior High School Student, Brayden Rochford, has always dreamed of becoming an airline pilot. Now, with the Minister’s Aviation Scholarship in hand, he is one step closer to achieving...
Talented artists take out national awards
18 May 2026
Several WA public school students have featured on the winners' list at the prestigious 2026 Lester Prize Youth Awards.
A ceremony of remembrance for Aboriginal Anzacs
03 June 2025
Hundreds of students from the Follow the Dream program converged on Kings Park during Reconciliation Week to honour nine Aboriginal Anzac fallen soldiers in a heartfelt ceremony.
Dedicated volunteers making a difference
22 May 2026
As part of National Volunteer Week (18 to 24 May), P&C Day (22 May) is an opportunity to recognise the incredible contributions volunteers make in our schools and wider community.
A journey of remembrance
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...
Flying before driving
04 June 2026
Three Year 10 students from Kent Street Senior High School have already completed a solo aircraft flight, at an age when most teenagers are still waiting to get behind the wheel of a car.
Lunch Gigs showcase student talent
09 June 2026
Lively Lunch Gigs at Kelmscott Senior High School are getting rave reviews from student performers and audience members.
Students strike a chord
02 July 2026
A celebration of musical talent filled the Cyril Tyler Auditorium at Perth Modern School as 430 public school students came together for the Opus 2026 performance.
Term 2, 2026 important dates
21 April 2026
Term 2 features a range of important dates, cultural observances and awareness events, offering schools valuable opportunities to support student wellbeing, celebrate diversity, encourage...
Term 3, 2025 important dates
23 July 2025
Term 3 is shaping up to be one filled with fun, recognition and meaningful moments across Western Australian schools. Â
Education Minister’s Running Challenge back at fever pitch
16 July 2026
West Australian elite athletes are encouraging students to get behind the Education Minister’s Running Challenge for 2026.
Perth Wildcats call for Kiara College standout
23 July 2026
Just weeks after claiming their first School Sport WA Secondary Champion Schools basketball title, the Kiara College community is celebrating again, with Year 12 student Marley Sam signing his...
Girls shine at AFLW carnival
30 July 2026
It was game on when eight schools came together for an all-girls AFL carnival, celebrating inclusion, empowerment and teamwork.
Millilitre perfect for two public schools
14 August 2026
Belmont City College and Sevenoaks Senior College tied for first place in the 2026 Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) WA Titration Championships.
Hart of gold
10 August 2026
One very talented West Australian public primary school student has been recognised alongside some of the best names in television for an iconic award.
Tiny school, big celebration
27 July 2026
Salmon Gums Primary School recently celebrated 100 years of teaching and learning in the tiny Goldfields town. Salmon Gums Primary School recently celebrated 100 years of teaching and learning in...
Dunk a Deputy makes a splash
22 July 2026
Students at Greenfields Primary School eagerly lined up, with excitement and cheering, during Attendance Week for their chance to dunk their principal, deputies and attendance officer.
Isabella roars at Lions national final
19 June 2026
Some people dread the prospect of speaking in front of a crowd, but Manea Senior College student Isabella Chalker is not one of them.Â
STEM isn’t only for the top of the class: Katherine Bennell-Pegg
20 August 2026
You don’t have to be top of the class to be curious about science, and you don’t need permission to get involved.
Atwell College earns national honour
24 August 2026
Atwell College was recently crowned Special Education School of the Year at the 2026 Australian Education Awards.
Eyebrows erased for World’s Greatest Shave
25 August 2026
Students and staff members from John Forrest Secondary College raised more than $11,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation in the school’s first World’s Greatest Shave event.
Cooking for communities at desert Dust Up
26 August 2026
Students recently received a taste of the hospitality industry while helping feed hundreds of eventgoers at the annual Dust Up sporting carnival in WA’s central desert.