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Sharing the environment through tech
15 December 2023
Budding environmental researchers from Brentwood Primary School have unveiled their interactive signs around Blue Gum Lake Reserve.
John Curtin students take centre stage at long table dinner
15 December 2023
Rocks & Rhubarb, the winner of John Curtin College of the Arts’ battle of the bands competition, recently performed at the annual Fremantle Long Table Dinner.
Top of the crop
19 December 2023
Many Year 12 graduates have been waiting with bated breath in anticipation of their ATAR results being released, and over the weekend, nine public school students celebrated with the highest...
Canning Vale's heart of gold
25 September 2024
If acts of kindness were an Olympic sport, Canning Vale Primary School teacher Belinda Johnston would take home the gold medal.
WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in wellbeing and learning
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
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
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
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
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.
Age is just a number
14 October 2024
An early childhood teacher has brought aged-care residents into her kindergarten class to encourage mutual enrichment.
Celebrating World Teachers’ Day
25 October 2024
World Teachers’ Day is celebrated across Australia today to thank educators for their unwavering passion and dedication.
Chief Psych recognised for career of significance
09 January 2024
Recently retired Chris Gostelow has been recognised by the Australian Psychological Society for the impact he made in psychology over his 39-year career with the Department.
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.
On the Wright track
29 April 2024
Connor Wright, a Year 11 student from Bunbury High School, has already established himself as a biking champion, but there is no sign of a brake in his career anytime soon.
Art project encourages cockatoo conservation
14 May 2024
A creative arts initiative is helping teach students about a vulnerable cockatoo.
New life for old photos
21 May 2024
Students at Comet Bay have been bringing the past back to life, demonstrating their art and technology skills by adding colour to black and white WWI photos.
Dam good career opportunities
30 May 2024
39 Clontarf students have joined the Water Corporation, through apprenticeship, traineeship, and graduate opportunities.
Harvey River fish get a suite deal
05 June 2024
Fish living in the Harvey River recently received an accommodation upgrade.
Public Service Medal for Education Director General
10 June 2024
Director General Lisa Rodgers has been awarded a prestigious Public Service Medal for her extraordinary work undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cooking up job ready skills
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.
Helping dogs in a ruff spot
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
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
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
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.
Turtle-y awesome rescue by students
15 July 2024
A recent school trip to clean up Binningup Beach took an unexpected turn for three students from Parkfield Primary School.
Aspiring Aboriginal teachers win scholarship
19 July 2024
Two Aboriginal educators passionate about making a difference at regional public schools have been awarded a life-changing teaching scholarship.
Native trees teach traditions
17 July 2024
A new nature walk at Broome Senior High School enables students to learn about the rich botanical diversity of the Kimberley region.
Hollywood on the horizon
18 July 2024
One Applecross Senior High School student leaps from the school stage to the silver screen as she makes her acting debut in a film streaming on Netflix.
Tree-mendous outdoor classroom
05 August 2024
Ashdale Primary School students and staff are now seeing the forest for the trees as they unveil an innovative urban greening project.
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.
Two WA educators among national teaching award winners
16 September 2024
Two WA public school teachers have been recognised as being among the most inspiring in the country.
WA Education Awards finalists announced
11 September 2024
From schools in the golden fields of the Wheatbelt and red earth of the Pilbara, to bustling metro schools, the finalists for the WA Education Awards 2024 have been announced.
Praise for Paralympians
26 September 2024
The buzz has settled from Paris 2024, but the mark our former public school students left on their sports will remain.
WA educators recognised on national stage
24 June 2025
Ashdale Secondary College and West Leeming Primary School science specialist, Chrissy Marcelli, have been recognised in the 2025 Australian Education Awards.
Southwest students claw shell disease
02 December 2022
Budding scientists from the state’s Southwest have uncovered a bacterial shell disease impacting blue swimmer crabs in Bunbury Harbour.
Students take audience on a journey through time and space at Opus 2025
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
11 November 2024
Six outstanding schools from across the state are celebrating today after being named winners in the WA Education Awards 2024.
Donation inspiring in a remote community
11 March 2024
For nearly 30 years, Deborah Donation has been a leader in her community. She is passionate about providing opportunities for students at Wananami Remote Community School.
Lights, camera, action!
22 July 2025
Dardanup Primary School students donned their filmmaker hats and learnt how to produce, film and edit a short documentary about the town’s history and landmarks.
Re-opened for learning
01 August 2025
Comet Bay College officially reopened its newly rebuilt Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) and English blocks, following a fire that severely damaged parts of the school in June 2023.
Inspiring the next generation of space explorers
05 August 2025
Students across Australia are invited to be inspired by space industry professionals during free online excursions being held during National Science Week (9 to 17 August).