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Ellenbrook hoists shield again
06 January 2025
Ellenbrook Secondary College’s exceptional vocational education and training (VET) program has again been recognised at the 2024 WorldSkills VETiS Regional Competition.
Melville’s new facilities ready for ‘25
05 December 2024
Melville Senior High School has unveiled its new $9.8 million state-of-the-art sports hall and STEM classrooms.
Halls of Fame for sibling readers
29 August 2025
Mia and Harley Grey have entered the Premier’s Reading Challenge Hall of Fame after placing as the top readers in their category for the third consecutive years.
Sharing stories of culture and language
02 September 2025
A Goldfields teacher, who has been sharing First Nations language and stories with students on Country, has now written a book and also been involved with a short film.
The young heroes lighting up Telethon 2025
01 September 2025
Jordan, Xavier, Paige and Izzy couldn’t hide their smiles when they were named this year’s Little Telethon Stars.
Primary school named finalist in reconciliation in education awards
03 September 2025
Bannister Creek Primary School is one of six national finalists in the prestigious 2025 Narragunnawali Reconciliation in Education Awards.
Belridge racers cooking with gas
08 September 2025
A team of students from Belridge Secondary College did Western Australia proud on the global stage, placing fourth in the Girls in STEM Stock category in the Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP) Pro World Finals, in Chemnitz, Germany.
Regional stars shine to earn scholarship
16 September 2025
Two prospective secondary teachers from regional WA are this year’s recipients of the Bob Hawke Aboriginal Teacher Scholarships.
Double honour for Gosnells Primary School’s education assistants
15 September 2025
Gosnells Primary School’s education assistants have been recognised on the national stage in the 2025 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards.
Calista on another level
17 December 2024
Calista Primary School won this year’s FUSE Cup, claiming winning back-to-back titles.
Southern River students steal the show
19 September 2025
Even the most seasoned entertainers might feel slightly out of their depth performing for an audience of 150 million people.
Induction program welcomes cohort of 40 new principals
07 October 2025
Forty newly-appointed principals from across Western Australia recently completed the Department’s two-day residential induction program.
Schools stand out at Mental Health Awards
26 September 2025
Three WA public schools have been recognised for their innovation and commitment at this year’s WA Mental Health Awards.
Hedland student named 2025 WA apprentice of the year
22 September 2025
Hedland Senior High School student Cadie Doyle was named the WA School-based Apprentice of the Year at the 2025 WA Training Awards.
New primary school in Alkimos to open in 2027
01 October 2025
A new $45.5 million primary school in the fast-growing northern suburb of Alkimos is another step closer, with construction now underway.
Term 4 important dates
13 October 2025
Term 4 promises a meaningful and celebratory end to the school year for Western Australian schools.
All you need to know about Leavers WA 2025
22 October 2025
information for Year 12 students, parents and caregivers ahead of Leavers WA 2025
2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in disability and inclusion
28 October 2025
Four schools have been recognised for their outstanding work in supporting the diverse needs of students and creating communities where every student feels they belong.
Pemberton students to shine on state stage at Yoh Fest
22 October 2025
Pemberton District High School is punching above its weight, with its Year 8 drama students earning a coveted place in the 2025 Act Belong Commit Yoh Fest State Finals this coming weekend.
Serving up success
10 November 2025
The School Breakfast Program has been expanded to meet the nutritional needs of more students, more often.
Minister’s Teacher of the Year 2025
17 November 2025
A Perth primary school teacher who blends expert classroom practice with visionary leadership and a strong commitment to cultural inclusion has been named teacher of the year.
WA Education Awards 2025 winners announced
17 November 2025
Seven amazing school communities and one outstanding teacher are celebrating today after being named winners in the WA Education Awards 2025.
Lights, camera, learning!
19 November 2025
The way that Floreat Park Primary School is building a professional learning culture has gained international attention.
Teaching runs in the family
31 October 2025
Today is World Teachers’ Day today and we’re shining a light on a father-daughter duo who are teaching together at Merredin College.
Hats off to teachers
31 October 2025
World Teachers’ Day celebrates teachers across Australia to thank them for supporting, inspiring, educating and empowering students.
2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in early childhood education
31 October 2025
Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their excellence in early childhood education.
2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in cultural responsiveness
23 October 2025
Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards 2025 for their approach to cultural responsiveness.
Making their own way
27 October 2025
Newton Moore Education Support Centre students have been developing essential life skills to better prepare them for life beyond school.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder STEM team up for the challenge in national final
05 November 2025
A crew of creative problem solvers from Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School will be hoping to strike gold in the national final of a prestigious STEM competition early next month.
2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Minister’s Teacher of the Year
28 October 2025
Four exceptional public school teachers have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for their dedication to student outcomes.
Cooper’s continental shift
28 November 2025
Coastal Lakes College student, Cooper Dunlop, has signed with Dutch cycling development team Gepla Watersley R&D Cycling for the 2026 European season.
South West students shine at Scitech Challenge Days
04 December 2025
Students from South West Regional PEAC edged out teams from 44 primary schools across Western Australia at Scitech’s annual Challenge Day.
Stepping up into the world of high school
24 January 2024
Starting high school means big changes for your child. Help your child transition to high school with these tips.
Public schools welcome new school psychologists for 2024
26 February 2024
Across WA, 65 new school psychologists have been welcomed to start 2024, set to support schools to enhance student wellbeing, engagement and achievement.
Language success on a national stage
29 February 2024
A South West primary school has been recognised for its outstanding language students with top placings in a national language competition.
Schools supporting schools
13 March 2024
Students and school staff from across Western Australia continue to support education in Cambodia through the long-running Angkor Project.
Excelling in education: finalists announced for Women of Achievement Award
15 February 2024
Five finalists have been announced for the Director General’s Women of Achievement Award, who all support education in WA in their own way.
Making sure we never forget
19 March 2024
As 10 West Australian students prepare to head to Singapore for the 2024 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour, the opportunity to be a part of the 2025 travelling party has recently opened.
Teachers soar to new heights in flying squad
28 March 2024
For more than two decades, the Teacher Flying Squad has been an ongoing source of support for regional schools.
Who run the track? Girls!
08 March 2024
Four female students passionate about STEM are gearing up to compete in an F1 challenge in Adelaide.
Top students share their top tips for acing ATAR
14 February 2024
Graduates from Perth Modern who received an ATAR of 99.95 share their tips for navigating Year 12. Plus, we explain what ATAR is.
Sharing origin stories
31 March 2023
The extraordinary origin stories of John Forest Secondary College students have been featured in a new e-book.
Family ties drive student Anzac tour
05 April 2023
For Ebony Whitney, the Premier’s Anzac Student Tour is a “life-changing” chance to explore her deep interest in history, as well as her family’s legacy.
Premier's Reading Challenge 2023 set to launch
04 April 2023
The Premier’s Reading Challenge is back for another year and it’s going to be bigger than ever.
Budding rangers at work
06 April 2023
Kununurra students have removed invasive weeds to rehabilitate a local spring as part of a new program offering On Country education opportunities and pathways to future employment.
Kids choose recycling
24 March 2023
The recycling efforts of WA students played a starring role in one of the most popular artworks at this year’s Sculpture by the Sea.
A place to meet and connect
20 April 2023
A Great Southern primary school has opened a dedicated Noongar community room to offer a space to yarn, connect and build positive relationships.
Perth art teacher Archibald Prize finalist
01 May 2023
An award-winning artist and long-serving art teacher dedicated to sharing her creative talents to re-engage students has been named a finalist for a prestigious art prize.
Rising music talent unearthed
06 September 2024
Former Ellenbrook Secondary College student, Mariae Cassandra, has catapulted onto the national stage after winning Triple J’s 2024 Unearthed High competition.
Pedalling to success
09 September 2024
Students from a remote community school have undertaken a spectacular bike journey to one of the Kimberley’s most iconic attractions.