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Students find their voice with support
Events and initiatives Public school life

16 October 2026

"You don't have to be perfect. Everyone is here to help you."

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.

Science superstar
Reward and recognition

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...

Grace rises with the tide
Reward and recognition

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
Events and initiatives Public school life

11 December 2025

A new cohort of 16 exceptional students has been chosen to join the Western Australia Student Council.

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.

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.

Cheer squad goals
Reward and recognition

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.

Singing superstars
Events and initiatives Public school life

08 January 2026

Perth primary school students are taking part in a program with West Australian Opera to develop their confidence and storytelling skills.

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. 

15 January 2026

Significant upgrades at three WA public schools are finished providing modern, purpose-built learning spaces.

Strong culture, global connections
Events and initiatives Public school life

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).

Student Olympic change makers
Events and initiatives

19 December 2025

Two Western Australian students have let their voices shine at the Olympic Change-Maker National Summit in Canberra.

PALS welcomed at Fairview Primary
Events and initiatives Public school life

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.

30 January 2026

Eight eager teachers have made the exciting cross-country journey from the eastern states of Australia to the Pilbara for the 2026 school year.

Back-to-back acknowledgements
Reward and recognition

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...

My first day
Public school life

02 February 2026

The start of a new school year brings many firsts. For many, it’s their first day of Kindergarten. For many more, it’s their first day in a new classroom, or school.

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
Public school life

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.

06 November 2025

Four public schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards 2025 for their outstanding approach and responsibility to school leadership.

Taking a victory lap
Reward and recognition Public school life

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...

09 October 2025

Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their approach to wellbeing and learning.

Keeping schools beautiful
In the news Public school life

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.

03 September 2026

Upper Swan Primary School has two impressive new murals as part of a project to raise awareness about the critically endangered western swamp tortoise.

15 September 2026

Aveley Secondary College student Marlissa White is on the road to success after she was named WA School-based Apprentice of the Year.

Mounties Miler to test heart and sole
Events and initiatives Public school life

24 September 2026

Staff and students at Mount Helena Primary School are preparing to tackle an epic endurance challenge next month to test their resilience and support their school community.

Students get a taste of defence industry careers
Events and initiatives Public school life

29 September 2026

A recent expansion of the Career Taster program will give students the chance to see if their future lies in WA’s thriving defence industry.

08 October 2026

Como Secondary College student Shayne Lumsden had the dream end to his high school career, sinking the shot every golfer dreams of: a hole-in-one.

A community conservation effort
Events and initiatives Public school life

17 June 2026

What began as a conversation between sustainability leaders at Belmont City College and Cloverdale Primary School has grown into a community-led effort to restore biodiversity along the shared...

28 July 2026

Wananami Remote Community School students spent weeks preparing for their traditional dance for NAIDOC Week and travelled eight hours to present it.

Innovation and impact celebrated
Reward and recognition

17 July 2026

The outstanding achievements of several public school staff and students have been recognised in an award that celebrates the impact young West Australians have in their community.

Backstroker leads the way at Commonwealth Games
In the news Reward and recognition

11 August 2026

Carine Senior High School graduate Iona Anderson’s stunning success in the pool headed an impressive showing by former WA public school students at the recent Glasgow Commonwealth Games. 

Students 'grow together'
Public school life

05 August 2026

Dianella Secondary College has sprouted a new community garden, and it's already changing the way students learn.

Partnerships prepare pupils for professional pathways
Events and initiatives Public school life

16 July 2026

Gilmore College has hosted its first Future Directions Forum, bringing together government leaders, industry bosses and community members to talk about what jobs might look like in the future.

Local health boost for Connolly community
Events and initiatives Public school life

16 June 2026

Connolly Primary School is helping students stay healthy and ready to learn through a partnership with Kinross Pharmacy, bringing convenient healthcare closer to its school community.

17 August 2026

Eight talented students from Fitzroy Valley District High School are taking their place among Western Australia’s emerging young artists, with their work featured in this year’s Young Originals...

20 October 2026

Butler College, Fremantle College, Fremantle Language Development Centre and Warriapendi Primary School have been recognised for embracing the diverse needs of students, parents, families and their...

19 October 2026

Students at Kalumburu Remote Community School have created artwork for a storybook about the boab tree, following a visit by Georgie Saunders from Outdoor School Victoria.

23 September 2026

Melville Senior High School's aspiring pilots are getting a more realistic taste of life in a cockpit with a new state-of-the-art flight simulator.

Engaging students with Cerebral Visual Impairment
Reward and recognition Public school life

21 October 2026

Staff at O'Connor Education Support Centre are improving learning for students with Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) by adapting learning environments and teaching practices.

15 October 2026

Four public primary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards 2026 for their excellent teaching and learning and their support for student learning.

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