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School staff give back to community
15 October 2021
More than 100 Harrisdale Primary School staff participated in the rewarding experience as part of the school development day.
New life for yarning circle
15 December 2021
Hilton Primary School has revitalised its yarning circle to provide a gathering space that serves as an outdoor classroom and an area to sit and connect to country.
Walk with us
03 June 2021
More than 100 West Australian public school students took part in the annual Walk for Reconciliation in Perth to mark the conclusion of National Reconciliation Week.
Sports galore, but we're not keeping score.
03 June 2021
Gosnells Primary School hosts WA’s first autism inclusive interschool carnival.
Winners of the Rob Riley Memorial Prize announced
30 March 2022
Two outstanding Aboriginal secondary school graduates have been awarded a prestigious prize for their top performances in Year 12.
Recognition for pathfinding Aboriginal educator
03 May 2022
Western Australia’s first qualified female Aboriginal teacher has been honoured at a Perth primary school to ensure her legacy lives on for decades to come.
Aboriginal education leader honoured
13 June 2022
A leader in Aboriginal education in WA is among the 992 Australians recognised as part of the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
Drumming up positivity
04 July 2022
School students have written a song with a local musician as part of a new program launched to promote the link between music and wellbeing.
Students send heartfelt messages
15 September 2021
Mount Hawthorn Primary School students’ welcome children from Afghanistan with heartfelt messages.
Regional students make connections
26 October 2021
District high schools welcome a unique online mentoring opportunity for their students.
Head start for students’ futures
26 May 2022
Great Southern students get a head start in future careers.
Family paves the way for Aboriginal education
14 June 2022
Mother and daughter duo introduce Ballardong Noongar language and culture classes at Bruce Rock District High School.
On-country experience of a lifetime
07 July 2022
Sixteen students from Bunbury travelled across Western Australia to take part in a life-changing on-country experience.
Students design fire shelters for animals
05 July 2021
Bullsbrook College students designing shelters using recycled materials that would help animals survive a bushfire.
Iconic Fish ‘n’ Chip Shop Takes Centre Stage
28 July 2022
Year 5 Manning Primary School student Oliver Newman has won the Phillip Pendal Young Heritage Award, after writing a story about Como’s iconic fish and chip shop.
Ag students help out farmer
29 March 2022
Students and staff from The Western Australia College of Agriculture in Harvey and Cunderdin have rallied together to support a farmer affected by devastating fires.
Taking to the TEDx stage
04 August 2022
Northam Senior High School student Joshua Patrick took to the big stage to share his inspiring story and experience as a young carer.
Students win with equine therapy
10 September 2021
Alkimos Primary School wins again with hosting the Melbourne Cup Tour for the second time.
The 2024 Women of Achievement Award winner is…
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.
Classroom to creek
07 June 2024
Students at a Great Southern primary school are taking a hands-on approach to learning more about the local environment.
Remote Kimberley educator awarded Public Service Medal
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.
Footy and fellowship
26 June 2024
A football excursion to Meekatharra has ignited excitement and community spirit.
Sharing the warmth this winter
27 June 2024
Rostrata Primary School students and families have dug deep into their wallets and donated winter items to people in need.
Musical magic
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.
New category for 2024 WA Education Awards
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.
Clean up on aisle nature
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.
Student-made lamps shine bright
01 July 2024
A class of innovative Year 12 students have showcased their creativity and craftsmanship by building desk lamps out of recycled wood.
Art teacher is Archibald finalist again
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.
A look back at the first WA Education Awards
23 July 2024
Since 2008, the WA Education Awards has been a highlight of the education calendar.
Grant boosts Condingup Primary School’s sustainability efforts
12 August 2024
Condingup Primary School is one of dozens of schools across Western Australia that are benefiting from a generous $113,000 in grants aimed at encouraging waste management initiatives.
Bringing the world into classrooms
13 August 2024
More than 130 schools will participate in Scitech’s first virtual excursions during this year’s National Science Week to celebrate and learn about this year’s theme: Species Survival – More Than Just Sustainability.
Warwick engineers a Premier Science Award win
21 August 2024
Ashdale Secondary College already offers a terrific science-based specialist program through its STEM Institute.
Perth school graduate lands Hollywood gig
04 October 2024
A former Mount Lawley Senior High School performing arts student has landed a role in a major Hollywood movie starring multi award-winning actor Mark Wahlberg.
From space to sea
08 October 2024
Students from a Waikiki school have taken out a prize for their research project designed to boost the local population of little penguins.
Making history one step at a time
21 October 2024
Rockingham Senior High School sets the standard for community engagement with its Try-A-Thon named the most successful Telethon community fundraiser ever.
Generations connect through milestone birthday
30 October 2024
Students past and present from one of Perth’s oldest primary schools have come together to celebrate a milestone birthday.
Inaugural scholarship awarded to Perth educator
01 November 2024
A Perth educator has been awarded an inaugural scholarship to study a Master of Education Leadership overseas.
Prize for pelican piece
13 November 2024
Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre students have been awarded the Alcoa Primary School Award at the Castaways Sculpture Awards which celebrates art created from trash.
Check outs to check in life skills
30 August 2023
Students at WA’s education support centres have swapped schoolbooks for stacking shelves and scanning items as part of a supermarket learning program for those with special education needs.
Inkabee unearthed
01 September 2023
Inkabee is an 11-year-old on a mission to inspire people.
Seeing double
14 September 2023
The Japanese and Venezuelan soccer teams will be seeing double when Perth twins take to the pitch for a World Cup warm-up tournament.
School project out of this world
22 May 2023
An innovative WA program is giving students the chance to launch school projects into space.
World Cup inspires students
25 May 2023
Excitement is building ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, with WA students set to benefit from the spectacular global event on home soil.
Special spiders in focus
07 June 2023
Most people run a mile when they see a spider, but teenager Michael Lun spends hours seeking them out.
Club all it’s clucked up to be
16 June 2023
Vasse Primary School students are embracing the school’s latest initiative – Chicken Club.
Sustainable school shines
29 September 2023
Staff and students at South Coogee Primary School have been recognised for their dedication to sustainability and environmental awareness.
Young Carnaby author on the rise
03 October 2023
Joshua Lo is only nine years old, but he’s already a published author and illustrator.
Students rise up with inspiring WA artist
03 July 2023
A former student and renowned artist, graphic designer and photographer, has returned to her high school to inspire others through a creative workshop.
Football coach scores top honour
04 July 2023
Lynwood Senior High School’s Ann Gourley has been honoured with the National Female Football Week CommBank Coach of the Year award.
Artistic fingers on the pulse
10 April 2024
Creative, thought provoking, and expressive pieces by young WA artists are on display at the State’s most recognised gallery.