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14 June 2024

Students at a remote school in the far northern Kimberley are perfecting their hospitality skills as part of an initiative to provide pathways to employment.

24 June 2024

Jason Buchanan, his wife Ainslie, daughter Lyla, and her best friend Nancy, are spearheading a winter collection drive to support the Dogs’ Refuge Home.

Moo-ving into dairy careers
Events and initiatives

25 June 2024

Students at Coodanup College had a hands-on experience taking care of two calves to learn more about careers in the dairy industry.

Student band wins at WAM awards
Reward and recognition

01 July 2024

A song written by a local band comprising of four secondary students has received a gong at the recent Western Australian Music (WAM) awards.

Stepping into NAIDOC celebrations
Events and initiatives Public school life

09 July 2024

River Valley Primary School students have put their art and paving skills to the test for their NAIDOC Week, handmaking 77 stepping stones.

15 July 2024

A recent school trip to clean up Binningup Beach took an unexpected turn for three students from Parkfield Primary School.

Age is just a number
Events and initiatives Public school life

14 October 2024

An early childhood teacher has brought aged-care residents into her kindergarten class to encourage mutual enrichment.

25 October 2024

World Teachers’ Day is celebrated across Australia today to thank educators for their unwavering passion and dedication.

25 September 2024

If acts of kindness were an Olympic sport, Canning Vale Primary School teacher Belinda Johnston would take home the gold medal.

23 October 2024

Four schools have been recognised for their incredible work and achievements in supporting the wellbeing of students.

Students to travel to Japan for Anzac tour
Events and initiatives Public school life

11 November 2024

Ten students have been selected for a once-in-a-lifetime tour to deepen their understanding of the Anzac legacy.

Championing food security
Events and initiatives Public school life

19 November 2024

Year 9 Geography students at John Forrest Secondary College have again championed the CARAD (Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees) food security project.

Prizes for innovative young minds
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

27 November 2024

Halls Head students who designed a purpose-built “house on wheels” have taken out the Minister’s Innovation Challenge for 2024.

It’s cool to be kind
Reward and recognition

02 December 2024

Small acts of kindness have taken Goomalling Primary School student Tyrel Glatz all the way to Sydney, where he was the West Australian Junior Ambassador to the Fred Hollows Foundation.

WA students shine on Yale stage
Reward and recognition

11 December 2024

Three West Australian students excelled at the World Scholars Cup at Yale University last month, picking up a handy haul of medals.

13 December 2024

Former Director General, Lisa Rodgers PSM, has been awarded a prestigious public sector award for being a responsive, passionate, and innovative leader.

24 December 2024

As the school year came to an end, WA’s schools were rushing to leave Earth behind to travel into space by exploring Scitech’s Destination Mars exhibition.

Ready, VET, gold!
Reward and recognition

19 December 2024

John Curtin College of the Arts (JCCA) has claimed gold in the School Pathways to VET Award at the 2024 Australian Training Awards.

Easing first-day nerves
Public school life

03 February 2025

For some students heading into the 2025 school year, it will be the first time they’ve stepped onto a primary or secondary campus.

Plastic fantastic
Reward and recognition

20 December 2024

Two of our regional schools have taken our honours in respective categories of the rECOnstructed Art Competition and Exhibition.

A winning passion for outdoor ed
Reward and recognition

20 December 2024

A passion for outdoor education has earned Mindarie Senior College teacher Ashleigh Weyer the 2024 Outdoors WA-Young Achiever Award.

30 January 2025

Three notable contributors to public education in WA were recognised on Australia Day, with prestigious national honours, for their remarkable service and dedication to the public sector.

13 February 2025

As the school year begins, it’s not just students who are preparing to head back, but traffic wardens across WA are ready to don their coats, grab their flags, and return to their posts to ensure the safety of the thousands of school students who walk or ride to school each day. 

Test debut for former cricket program graduate
In the news Reward and recognition

14 February 2025

Belridge Secondary College is leading the way in inspiring young students to pursue their sporting careers through its specialist cricket program.

Swimming for a cause
Public school life

27 February 2025

A determined Perth swimmer is taking on an epic challenge to raise money for sick kids while inspiring her school community.

25 February 2025

The 2024 graduates from Bicton Primary School left their peers with a parting gift that’s a bit different, a new community library.

Decades of dedication recognised
Reward and recognition

19 February 2025

Vicki Delves has been a driving force in WA sport for more than 30 years.

28 February 2025

A student support officer at Margaret River Senior High School has been recognised for her outstanding contributions to public education in Western Australia.

10 March 2025

A passionate storyteller and extraordinary leader who is the driving force behind communications initiatives in education has been inducted into the WA Women’s Hall of Fame.

06 March 2025

An empowering educator, who has dedicated decades to advocacy and equity in education, has taken out the 2025 Director General’s Women of Achievement Award.

24 March 2025

Pinjarra Senior High School’s Harper Floyd has been selected to join Shooting Australia’s prestigious Junior Pathways National Squad for pistol shooting.

17 March 2025

India Baker, from Woodvale Secondary College, is excited to embark on a journey that will deepen her growing knowledge about Japan, as part of the 2025 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour.

08 April 2025

A group of passionate teachers and community members have raised thousands of dollars to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation just by completing a daily workout.

11 April 2025

Two teams of Marmion Primary School students claimed placings in a recent competition to design a sustainable city.

Learning from the pros
Public school life

10 April 2025

Drama students at John Curtin College of Arts have been learning from the best through a special workshop with a well-known Australian actor.

Running for wildlife protection
Events and initiatives

04 April 2025

Six Gilmore College staff’s daily exercising among nature has helped to raise money for wildlife protection and nature regen.

24 April 2025

Students at Dalwallinu District High School have stepped up their successful sustainability efforts from 2024.

28 March 2025

A dedicated Perth school deputy principal has been raising money for cancer research and prevention through cycling.

31 March 2025

For the past decade, students from Shenton College have been a driving force in helping to improve the lives of thousands of children in need.

Exploring a future in STEM
Events and initiatives

28 April 2025

More than 150 students from 10 different schools attended an event at Southern River College last term to explore future opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Equestrian excellence
Events and initiatives Public school life

30 May 2025

Three students from Western Australian College of Agriculture in Morawa were among the few WA public schools that showcased their equestrian skills at the 2025 Equestrian Interschool State Championships.

Pitch perfect
Reward and recognition

26 May 2025

A South West school band has achieved success on the national stage, becoming the first WA band to win both a junior championship and open championship at the same event.

04 June 2025

Students and staff from Mount Lawley Senior High School have honoured the memory of ‘Lawley legend’, Arthur Leslie Leggett, with a special tribute following his passing on Sunday April 6.

09 June 2025

Book-loving alien, Dewey Dex, has returned for this year’s Premier’s Reading Challenge.

10 June 2025

A Year 12 student from Kalamunda Senior High School won the Out of This World Talent: Mission Patch Design Competition for 2025 - 2026.

17 June 2025

Comet Bay College Year 11 student, Charlie Fletcher, was named in the All-Australian team following a sensational campaign at the 2025 Marsh AFL National Development Championships – Under 16 Girls.

Southwest students claw shell disease
In the news Public school life

02 December 2022

Budding scientists from the state’s Southwest have uncovered a bacterial shell disease impacting blue swimmer crabs in Bunbury Harbour.

24 June 2025

Ashdale Secondary College and West Leeming Primary School science specialist, Chrissy Marcelli, have been recognised in the 2025 Australian Education Awards.

09 July 2025

A celebration of musical talent and creativity filled the Cyril Tyler Auditorium at Perth Modern School as student musicians from across the state came together for the annual Opus concert.

WA Education Awards 2024 winners announced
Reward and recognition Public school life

11 November 2024

Six outstanding schools from across the state are celebrating today after being named winners in the WA Education Awards 2024.

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