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A story for all seasons
02 September 2026
A new bilingual book, My Walk Through the Seasons on Ngaanyatjarra Country, has taken students from a remote central desert all the way to the Sydney Opera House.
Winning animation has plenty of charm
07 September 2026
A charming animation created by Warwick Senior High School student Zariah Hart has won the school-aged category at the 2026 WAnimate 3|Thirty Awards.
Jurien Bay teacher makes her mark on emergency services
11 September 2026
Jurien Bay District High School teacher Danielle Ryder is being recognised for making a difference both in the classroom and on the frontline, taking out the inaugural WA Fire and Emergency...
Regional teachers recognised at national awards
15 September 2026
Two WA teachers have been recognised for their innovation and dedication at this year’s national Schools Plus Teaching Awards.
Reach for the stars with Mission to Mars patch competition
16 September 2026
Public school students are again being invited to enter their creative space patch designs in the Mission to Mars Patch Design Competition for 2027 – 2028, with some additional help being offered...
Saddle up for success
22 September 2026
The future of rodeo is looking bright at Bindoon Primary School, with 10-year-old student Cobb Oversby already making his mark on the sport.
Dr London has the formula for STEM success
23 September 2026
Balga Senior High School STEM teacher-in-charge Dr Roslyn London has been named STEM Educator of the Year (Schools) in the Premier's Science Awards 2026.
Friendship with Costa blooms in Nannup
01 October 2026
Students at Nannup District High School welcomed popular Gardening Australia host Costa Georgiadis back to their school as part of the 2026 Nannup Flower and Garden Festival.
Passionate student recognised at the Youth Awards
05 October 2026
A Perth Modern student won a WA Youth Award for his passion and dedication to community service and sustainability.
Broome Primary School celebrates 125 years in style
07 October 2026
Broome Primary School students took to the streets in the annual Shinju Matsuri float parade to celebrate their school’s 125th anniversary.
Winner paves way for inclusion
04 March 2026
Patricia Levitzke-Gray, from Shenton College Deaf Education Centre, has won the 2026 Director General’s Women of Achievement Award.
A new chapter begins
24 March 2026
Young readers are being called on to again turn the pages for the Premier’s Reading Challenge, which kicks off for 2026 today.
John Tonkin College students flex mussels
30 March 2026
The mussels of Mandurah are acting as the ‘canaries in the coal mine’ for local waterways through an innovative project involving John Tonkin College students.
Future first aiders at Yandeyarra
01 April 2026
Eight students from Yandeyarra Remote Community School have taken their knowledge of safety to another level after completing their First Aid Certificate.
Bell rings to start work on inner-city primary school
14 April 2026
Work has started on a new inner-city primary school in East Perth after recent development approval of the plans by Development WA.
State-of-the-art upgrade for Duncraig Senior High School
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
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...
Induction program welcomes cohort of 40 new principals
07 October 2025
Forty newly-appointed principals from across Western Australia recently completed the Department’s two-day residential induction program.
WA Education Awards finalists 2026: Excellence in school leadership
22 October 2026
Alkimos College, Exmouth District High School, Kinross Primary School and Wattle Grove Primary School have been recognised for having school leadership that helps to build a strong culture, develop...
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.
Epic albatross helps Kortni claim un-fore-gettable win
09 February 2026
Imagine making an albatross, golf’s rarest of birds, on the final hole to win a tournament by one shot.Â
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. 
Grayson finds superpowers on the track
30 April 2026
This World Autism Month (April), we celebrate the strengths and uniqueness of people on the autism spectrum. Grayson is one student showing just how powerful those strengths can be.
Watt a win
11 May 2026
Burrendah Primary School Year 6 students have raced to the top in the Synergy Schools Solar Challenge, with an impressive display of teamwork, creativity and scientific know-how.
Help for wildlife coming out of the blue
11 May 2026
Two brothers from Roebuck Primary School have reached more than three-times their fundraising goal to help wildlife devastated by Cyclone Narelle, that hit the state’s north earlier this year.
Aiming high on the netball court
21 May 2026
Gilmore College student Prince George continues to stand tall on the national netball stage.
Pedal to World Championships
19 May 2026
Ellenbrook Secondary College student Charlotte Dunning is rolling towards the 2026 BMX World Championships in July, where she will represent Australia.
Art from the heart wins Pulse prize
05 June 2026
Butler College graduate Kira Landuyt has won the The West Australian Pulse 2026 Editor’s Choice Award for her artwork exploring heritage, prosperity and loss.
Term 1, 2026 important dates
02 February 2026
With a range of important dates, cultural observances and awareness days scheduled across Term 1, schools have opportunities to support student wellbeing, promote diversity, environmental...
Rowing the Atlantic
07 July 2026
Yangebup Primary School teacher, Laura Lilly, embodies the adage that courage is not the absence of fear.
Schools' countdown to Telethon
09 July 2026
Today marks 100 days until the annual Telethon weekend, as WA schools continue their efforts in baking, running, jumping and dancing to help raise funds for sick kids in need.
Students connect with Noongar culture
15 July 2026
Students at Newton Moore Senior High School gained a hands-on understanding of Noongar culture by learning the traditional art of building a mia-mia from Aboriginal Elder Ken Ninyette.
Glencoe stunning bird mural shines
30 June 2026
Former Glencoe Primary School student, Brayden Strack, has returned to the school to paint a bright mural on the Kindergarten building.
Term 4, 2026 important dates
12 October 2026
For many students, Term 4 means exams. For others, it is the final chapter before transitioning to the next stage of education, or life.
Kids helping kids sets new fundraising record
13 October 2026
Thousands of school students across Western Australia combined their efforts to raise a staggering $153,760 for sick, vulnerable and disadvantaged children during the 2026 Premier's Telethon...
School bus driver comes in clutch
14 October 2026
A Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School staff member has been praised for his quick thinking and skilful driving after narrowly avoiding disaster on the way to a school camp last month.