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28 November 2023

Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their approach to culturally responsiveness.

24 October 2023

An Anzac Terrace Primary School trio have placed second in a national competition for their video game design skills.

Making change
Reward and recognition Public school life

26 October 2023

A school Containers for Change program that prepares students with a disability for the workplace has taken out an award for its efforts in the fight against landfill.

Wildlife warriors
Public school life

01 November 2023

Students from Shenton College Deaf Education Centre have grouped together to help save injured and rescued wildlife.

08 November 2023

Students from Karratha Senior High School were given a unique opportunity to help researchers unearth fossils in the Pilbara.  

Top titration technique
Reward and recognition

08 November 2023

A Perth chemistry teacher’s precision and accuracy in the science lab has led him to take out a national competition.

A sun-sational three-peat
Events and initiatives

13 November 2023

Girrawheen Senior High School students have claims to knowing more about solar-powered cars than their West Australian peers.

15 November 2023

Lockridge Primary School was one of the schools whose talented students recently participated in an arts program to help create an art installation for ‘EverNow’s’ Boorna Waanginy: The Trees Speak at Kings Park. 

Siblings win big with their love for reading
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

17 November 2023

Two sets of siblings have won top prizes for the 2023 Premier’s Reading Challenge, showing off their passion for reading.

Connecting through art
Public school life

19 December 2023

Southwest students have taken part in a festive intergenerational arts and crafts project with a local social club.

21 December 2023

A Great Southern graduate is celebrating after taking out the title of Western Australia’s best all-rounder.

Love of languages
Reward and recognition

21 December 2023

Five graduates of the Aboriginal Languages Teacher Training program will head to schools across the state to inspire the next generation to learn their local Aboriginal language.

Journey through light and sound
Events and initiatives In the news

22 December 2023

Two Perth schools have put on a stunning multi-sensory art display that explores the connection to the Swan River.

Young minds providing innovative solutions
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

03 January 2024

An app developed by a team of Year 8 students from Bob Hawke College took out the Minister’s Innovation Challenge 2023.

11 January 2024

This year, 22,930 kids are expected to start Kindergarten in public schools across Western Australia.

Teachers welcomed from around the world
In the news Public school life

16 January 2024

While most teachers are setting up new classrooms ahead of the 2024 school year, 100 international teachers are setting up new lives in Western Australia.

Boy swallows success
In the news Public school life

18 January 2024

A graduate from WA’s only selective arts college is starring in one of Australia’s most popular TV shows.

19 January 2024

As the final date for submitting applications for the Bob Hawke Aboriginal Teacher Scholarship nears, the most recent recipients have provided some insight into what is motivating their career paths.

Leeming’s Active August
Public school life

05 September 2022

Leeming Senior High School celebrated the end of “Active August” with its annual “Straight Six” event. No doubt the cheers could be heard across Perth’s southern suburbs!

Following her dream
In the news Public school life

16 March 2023

Years after graduating secondary school, Wongatha woman Candice Matthews has gone on to become a coordinator for the very same program that inspired her to stay focused on education and reach her goals.

Student chefs get cooking
Events and initiatives

30 March 2023

Aboriginal students from across the state donned chef hats and tasted what it’s like to work in a professional kitchen as part of an innovative program.

Passing on the gift of language
Events and initiatives Public school life

04 April 2023

Inspired to keep his native language alive, Aboriginal language teacher graduate Gavin Smith has taken matters into his own hands.

17 March 2023

A Perth Modern School student has crafted a portrait of Western Australia’s oldest man who graduated from the same school himself 90 years ago.

Celebrating diversity together
Events and initiatives Public school life

27 March 2023

Our schools marked Harmony Week in spectacular fashion as students came together across the state to celebrate cultural diversity in their communities.

Students press start on game developing
In the news Reward and recognition

20 September 2022

Aspiring game developers at Southern River College in Gosnells have won a top award for their new game called Cyber Shock.

Indigenous educators share experiences in Canada
In the news Events and initiatives

14 October 2022

Three Indigenous educators studying to become teachers at Curtin University have attended a conference in Canada to share their thoughts and experiences in the Indigenous education space.

Shining youth award winner
Reward and recognition

24 October 2022

A Dianella Secondary College student won a WA Youth Award for her support and dedication to the local community.

Students build autonomous tour kart
In the news Public school life

09 November 2022

Waroona District High School students now have a new way to travel across campus after building an autonomous tour guide kart.

Blast off in Karratha
In the news Events and initiatives

06 December 2022

A Pilbara high school has launched a new space club to inspire students to enter careers in astronomy and rocketry.

Excellence in public service
Reward and recognition Public school life

12 December 2022

A Geraldton primary school is among those highlighted in a prestigious award celebrating excellence in public service.

07 December 2023

A trio of Margaret River Senior High School (MRSHS) students recently represented Australia at the 2023 New Taipei City MAGIC forum on sustainability, hosted in Taiwan.

Reconciliation recognised
Reward and recognition

23 August 2023

A Perth school’s commitment to reconciliation has earned recognition at the national level.

07 September 2023

When it comes to football, the choice for Baylee Austen is black and white.

27 September 2023

Comet Bay College students got the chance to strut their stuff at Optus Stadium as they went back-to-back in the Eagles Schoolboys Cup.

10 April 2024

One school has enlisted the help of a ‘local hero’ to recognise the achievements of students and their contribution to the school community.

15 April 2024

A Perth secondary school is training the next generation of vital healthcare workers.

15 April 2024

Harrisdale Senior High School student Keina Sugiyama’s short ‘The Star Keeper’ shone at SIGGRAPH Asia in Sydney, taking out the second spot in the 2023 Junior Computer Animation festival in its inaugural year.

24 April 2024

Students from several public schools have excelled in the extraordinary difficult Da Vinci Decathlon competition.

Winning Wheatbelt writers
Reward and recognition

26 April 2024

Two Wheatbelt students have achieved a top prize for their science fiction short stories.

$1.6 billion boost for schools
In the news Public school life

01 May 2024

A total of $1.6 billion will be invested towards both new and improved infrastructure for public schools over the next four years.

Max’s roaring speech for idol Dusty
Reward and recognition Public school life

02 May 2024

An expressive and passionate classroom speech has sparked an unforgettable experience for Perth boy and die-hard Tigers fan Max Andrew.

Diving into water safety
Events and initiatives

03 May 2024

A new School of Swimming and Water Safety will help ensure more young people have the opportunity to learn essential swimming skills and stay safe in and around water.

Dewey sets big goals for reading challenge
Events and initiatives Public school life

06 May 2024

Dewey Dex, the lovable mascot for the Premier’s Reading Challenge, has re-entered Earth’s atmosphere determined for the 2024 edition to reach even greater heights than previous ones.

Shredding with the pros
Public school life

08 May 2024

Half-mindfulness and half-pipe; students from Tom Price Senior High School recently participated in a skateboarding session led by professionals from Perth.

10 May 2024

Carnarvon now has a new digital directory, and it’s thanks to 16 year-old Chas Law-Davis. 

15 May 2024

Culinary creativity served up at Dianella Secondary College's Principals' Briefing.

EdConnect recognises volunteers across the state
Reward and recognition Public school life

24 May 2024

Twelve volunteers, located across the state, have been recognised in the 2023 annual EdConnect Australia WA Volunteer Awards.  

From beakers to books
Public school life

29 August 2024

A school lab tech has swapped her safety goggles for reading glasses as she enters the world of book publishing.

From Kelmscott to Canberra
Events and initiatives Public school life

01 August 2024

Six Kelmscott Senior High School students are taking part in a summit to strengthen collaboration between young people in Australia and Southeast Asia.

Paw-some authors share language and culture
In the news Public school life

05 September 2024

Students living in one of Australia’s most remote communities have written and illustrated a bilingual picture book that was launched at the iconic Sydney Opera House.

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