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09 October 2023

Corporate Information Services pair, Cassandra Reagan and Carolyn Atkinson, have each claimed national honours at the Records and Information Management Professional Association (RIMPA) Awards.  

17 October 2023

Perth students are bringing joy to local aged care residents through the gift of art.

12 September 2023

No one understands the impact of the WA Massed Choir Festival better than Kate Humphreys.

26 October 2023

A message from the Director General for World Teachers' Day

30 October 2023

A group of Year 9 girls from Belridge Secondary College spent six weeks creating a mural with help from the female empowerment group ‘We Are Womxn’.  

31 October 2023

Sixty more Western Australian public schools face a greener future thanks to funding received as part of the Schools Clean Energy Technology Fund.

09 November 2023

Narrogin Senior High School students in Years 8 to 10 recently squared off against the local law enforcers in a game of hockey. 

14 November 2023

Teams of brilliant students from both Poynter Primary School and Esperance Primary School recently won in their respective categories at the Tournament of Minds International Finals in Melbourne.

16 November 2023

Education support assistant by day, supporting rock legends Coldplay by night. 

21 November 2023

Perth primary school students are winners in a sports competition with a difference.

21 December 2022

Two outstanding WA public school students – one who will study medicine, the other who has plans to set up his own business – have received the state’s peak academic award for their Year 12 achievements.

10 April 2024

Creative, thought provoking, and expressive pieces by young WA artists are on display at the State’s most recognised gallery.

17 April 2024

An Australia-first marine program is turning students in the South-West into citizen scientists, empowering them to make an impact through coastline conservation.

18 April 2024

Otto Gibbs, a talented composer and graduate from John Curtin College of the Arts, has been selected for the prestigious 2024 West Australian Symphony Orchestra Composition Project.  

09 May 2024

Students from a Fremantle school have taken out a national prize for their submarine design.

15 May 2024

Students across Western Australia recently showcased their STEM prowess in the exciting Synergy Solar Car Challenge.

21 May 2024

An interactive mobile application designed to help with the sharing of Two-way Science initiatives in the classroom has been launched in Leonora, in WA’s Goldfields.

28 May 2024

A new yarning circle was recently unveiled at South Hedland Primary School, in respect for local Indigenous culture and students.

31 January 2024

While the first day of high school can be daunting, six sets of twins at Kelmscott Senior High School had someone to share the journey with.

02 February 2024

A secondary school has established a bike repair station to promote active lifestyles among the school community and their neighbours.

05 February 2024

West Leederville Primary School students have brightened up a local park with their artistic talents.

19 February 2024

Two WA top-performing Aboriginal public school graduates have been named recipients of the 2023 Rob Riley Memorial Prize.

01 March 2024

As a teacher in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, Donna Buckley’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of traditional education has propelled her into the spotlight as a finalist for the Women of Achievement Award.

08 March 2024

Lee Musumeci, Principal of Challis Community Primary School, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Curtin University.  

14 March 2024

Patricia Konigsberg is a linguist and educator and is a leading advocate for two-way learning.

20 March 2024

Girls from Oz promises to provide programs that are designed to engage and inspire females living in some of the most remote at-risk communities in Australia.

27 March 2024

Lathlain Primary School’s Bike Bus is no regular bus.

03 April 2024

A $75,000 grant is allowing 13 WA public schools to come together and share their interest and love for robotics.

08 April 2024

Ranford Primary School recently unveiled its latest playground addition – a new shade structure.  

29 September 2023

Staff and students at South Coogee Primary School have been recognised for their dedication to sustainability and environmental awareness.

03 October 2023

Joshua Lo is only nine years old, but he’s already a published author and illustrator.

04 August 2023

Primary school principals are dedicated leaders who make a remarkable difference to the education and lives of young students and school staff.

07 July 2023

Thought-provoking artworks from some talented recent Year 12 graduates are being showcased in The West Australian Pulse Exhibition.

01 August 2023

Melissa Pettit has been acknowledged for making a difference in her field, honoured with the F A Sharr Award at the library and information week award ceremony.

18 May 2023

Volunteers like Val Tilbrook and Jacqui Archdale embody the spirit of our school communities.

18 March 2024

A Fremantle program coordinator, focussed on achieving stronger academic outcomes for disengaged students, has been awarded the Department’s 2024 Women of Achievement Award.

07 June 2024

Students at a Great Southern primary school are taking a hands-on approach to learning more about the local environment.

10 June 2024

An Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) from a remote Kimberley school has received a Public Service Medal for being a system-wide voice and advocate for Ngarinyin culture.

26 June 2024

A football excursion to Meekatharra has ignited excitement and community spirit.

27 June 2024

Rostrata Primary School students and families have dug deep into their wallets and donated winter items to people in need.

28 June 2024

The extraordinary talent of young musicians was on display at the annual Opus concert where audience members were treated to a night of creativity and joy.

28 June 2024

A new category has been added to the Education Awards for 2024 that will allow incredible work and achievements in the wellbeing and learning area to be recognised.

01 July 2024

A student Environment Action Team has taken to the beach in Broome to clean up marine litter with the aim of protecting the ocean.

01 July 2024

A class of innovative Year 12 students have showcased their creativity and craftsmanship by building desk lamps out of recycled wood.

09 July 2024

Award-winning artist and long-serving art teacher, Jill Ansell, has been named a finalist for the Archibald Prize for the second year in a row.

30 November 2023

Four schools have been recognised for their innovative approaches to inclusivity as part of a new category in this year’s education awards.

20 November 2023

Four public primary schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their dedication to providing students with the best learning experience.

24 November 2023

Four West Australian public schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for their approach to leadership across the whole school.

04 December 2023

Today, five public schools were recognised for their excellence in the areas of leadership, disability and inclusion, teaching and learning, and cultural responsiveness.

13 December 2023

Secondary school students from across WA will have the chance to share their views and inform education policy after being appointed to the WA Student Council.