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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 family’s legacy of service.
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.
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.
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 environmental responsibility, and foster inclusive learning environments across their communities.
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.
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 first professional basketball contract as a Development Player with the Perth Wildcats.
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.
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.
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 the tiny Goldfields town.
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.
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.
A peek at peak performance training
16 September 2025
Specialist sport program students from Butler College and Belridge Secondary College were recently treated to a tour of the facilities at the WA Institute of Sport (WAIS) as part of the Education Minister’s Running Challenge.
Navigating teens and tech: lessons for parents from Netflix’s Adolescence
02 July 2025
If you've recently watched the Netflix series Adolescence, you might have found yourself deep in conversation with your teenager, or at least deep in thought. So, let’s unpack how parents can approach these issues in their own homes.
Principal speaks the language of inclusion
26 August 2025
Collier Primary School principal Emma Bancroft has been nominated for a national humanitarian award for her work forming a language translation network to foster greater inclusion in her school community.
Cycle of success
09 May 2025
Two Coastal Lakes College students are celebrating strong performances at the Australian Junior Track National Championships held in March as part of the Brisbane Cycling Festival, despite both being ill.
AFL whistleblower inspires students
28 August 2025
For footy-mad students at North Harrisdale Primary School, best-on-ground at the West Coast-Adelaide clash earlier this month was their physical education teacher, Bailey Foulk.
Full-time Kindergarten pilot to start 2026
29 August 2025
The free full-time Kindergarten pilot has been brought forward to start in 2026, a year earlier than planned, to support young WA learners and their families.
A trial of schools as community hubs
05 September 2025
Four Western Australian public schools have been selected for a transformative 4-year trial that will connect students and families with greater services and supports.
Talented Young Originals
02 September 2025
Six students from Fitzroy Valley District High School were among the finalists in this year’s Young Originals art exhibition.
A world of knowledge
11 September 2025
Nikitha Balram, from Perth Modern School, has shown off her outstanding geographical knowledge, ranking first among Western Australian Year 7s in the 2025 Australian Geography Competition.
2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in teaching and learning – primary
02 October 2025
Four public primary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for enhancing student achievement through teaching and learning excellence.
WA Education Awards 2025 finalists announced
23 September 2025
There were cheers heard among classrooms and school grounds this morning as the finalists for the WA Education Awards 2025 were announced.
Accredited Aboriginal Languages Teacher Training launched in WA
22 September 2025
A new certificate in teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages, recently celebrated its first intake of students.
2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in teaching and learning – secondary
16 October 2025
Four public secondary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards 2025 for their excellence in teaching and learning.
Ramped up for boccia
29 October 2025
A Year 8 student at Applecross Senior High School can now fully participate in a sport he loves thanks to two of the school’s Engineering Studies students.
Taking a victory lap
05 November 2025
The Education Minister’s Running Challenge has wrapped up its third year, with a presentation event taking place at Parliament House to celebrate the students and schools who finished ahead of the pack.
2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in school leadership
06 November 2025
Four public schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards 2025 for their outstanding approach and responsibility to school leadership.
2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in wellbeing and learning
09 October 2025
Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their approach to wellbeing and learning.
Science superstar
18 November 2025
Willetton Senior High School science teacher Nathan Curnow has been named STEM Educator of the Year (Schools) at the Premier’s Science Awards, recognising his outstanding impact on science education in Western Australia.
Keeping schools beautiful
13 November 2025
A beautiful mural painted by Williams Primary School students has been selected as a state finalist for the Paint Australia Beautiful Schools Mural Competition.
Grace rises with the tide
05 December 2025
Grace Sharma, a Year 10 student at Perth Modern School shone at the recent National History Challenge, picking up several awards, including being named 2025 National Young Historian.
Student council welcomes new leaders
11 December 2025
A new cohort of 16 exceptional students has been chosen to join the Western Australia Student Council.
Picton’s look back in time
09 December 2025
Picton Primary School staff and students were transported to the past when they opened a time capsule that was buried there 25 years ago.
Cheer squad goals
22 December 2025
Greenwood College’s cheer team claimed first place in their division at the Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation (AASCF) Nationals, in Melbourne.
Innovation wins praise and prizes
09 December 2025
From hot dog warnings to migrating crab sweepers, these are some of the creative solutions to real world problems that have earned five schools prizes in the Minister’s Innovation Challenge for 2025.
Student Olympic change makers
19 December 2025
Two Western Australian students have let their voices shine at the Olympic Change-Maker National Summit in Canberra.
Singing superstars
08 January 2026
Perth primary school students are taking part in a program with West Australian Opera to develop their confidence and storytelling skills.
Remote school’s remarkable talent for art
12 January 2026
Fitzroy Valley District High School left its mark on the national arts stage in 2025, with students earning top honours in major competitions across Australia.
Upgrades boost learning spaces
15 January 2026
Significant upgrades at three WA public schools are finished providing modern, purpose-built learning spaces.
Strong culture, global connections
22 January 2026
“Empowering, affirming and transformative”. This is how Lieshia Green described her experience as a delegate to the 2025 World Indigenous People’s Conference on Education (WIPCE).
PALS welcomed at Fairview Primary
27 January 2026
Fairview Primary School in Collie is one of 16 WA schools to benefit from a grant program aimed at promoting Aboriginal cultural understanding and advancing reconciliation.
Back-to-back acknowledgements
30 January 2026
Department of Education stalwart John Marrapodi PSM OAM was recognised on the Australia Day 2026 Honours List, marking the second consecutive year his commitment to service has been acknowledged at a national level.