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Big hits and big milestones
Reward and recognition

05 May 2026

Treeby Primary School Year 5 student, Nate, is knocking it out of the park, literally, on the tee-ball diamond.

Celebrating our volunteers
Events and initiatives Public school life

18 May 2023

Volunteers like Val Tilbrook and Jacqui Archdale embody the spirit of our school communities.

01 May 2026

Students at Mindarie Primary School are geared up to better the almost $20,000 they raised for last year’s Premier’s Telethon Challenge.

18 May 2026

Several WA public school students have featured on the winners' list at the prestigious 2026 Lester Prize Youth Awards.

A ceremony of remembrance for Aboriginal Anzacs
Events and initiatives In the news

03 June 2025

Hundreds of students from the Follow the Dream program converged on Kings Park during Reconciliation Week to honour nine Aboriginal Anzac fallen soldiers in a heartfelt ceremony.

22 May 2026

As part of National Volunteer Week (18 to 24 May), P&C Day (22 May) is an opportunity to recognise the incredible contributions volunteers make in our schools and wider community.

07 July 2021

Students at Beverley District High School have embarked on a project to preserve and pass on their town’s history for future generations.

24 August 2021

Mosman Park Primary School has been selected as one of three schools in Australia to be named a finalist for the Narragunnawali Awards.

Reaching for the stars
Events and initiatives In the news

19 November 2021

A Perth secondary school is a step closer to establishing a space academy to inspire and educate the next generation of astronauts.

A quick foot in the employment door
Events and initiatives In the news

19 November 2021

Secondary schools in the Pilbara are connecting students with local employers through speed recruitment events.

22 December 2021

Two WA public school students have been awarded the State’s peak education awards for their outstanding Year 12 performances.

Celebrating West Australian teachers
Reward and recognition In the news

29 October 2021

World Teachers’ Day was held across Australia on Friday 29 October to celebrate the fantastic difference teachers make to the lives of young people every day.

Science in Switzerland
Reward and recognition In the news

27 May 2022

A Perth science teacher has been invited to Switzerland where he will work with scientists, engineers and other physics teachers from across the globe to learn about innovative physics concepts to bring back to students.

Be Brave. Make Change.
Events and initiatives In the news

03 June 2022

Schools across Western Australia commemorated National Reconciliation Week to learn about Aboriginal histories, cultures and achievements.

Transforming waste to art
Public school life In the news

07 June 2022

Two Perth schools have collaborated for an exhibition featuring captivating art made from waste to raise awareness about the environment and consumer habits.

Free market to tackle textile waste
Public school life In the news

04 July 2022

Manea Senior College students are tackling textile waste by hosting a free market where their peers swap clothing and accessories.

26 October 2021

Each fortnight we take a look at the news and compile a summary of some of the exciting stories about our schools, staff and students.

Deaf education teacher retires after four decades
Reward and recognition Public school life

26 November 2021

Leanne Potter retires after spending more than four decades as a teacher shaping deaf education across Western Australia.

16 December 2021

Pemberton District High School students spent their annual Community Week volunteering and helping out the community.

Big win for geography students
In the news Reward and recognition

27 May 2022

Top Year 12 students represented WA in the Geography’s Big Week Out.

Students Try a Trade
Events and initiatives

29 October 2021

Students at Busselton Senior High School learn different trade skills at their ‘Try a Trade’ day.

Yarning circle welcomes all
Events and initiatives In the news

19 November 2021

Rangeway Primary School opens its new yarning circle, a welcoming place for students and community members.

Women lead the way
Reward and recognition

18 February 2022

Five women leading the way in education have been recognised as part of International Women’s Day celebrations for their outstanding contribution and leadership in the classroom and beyond.

12 November 2021

Each fortnight we take a look at the news and compile a summary of some of the exciting stories about our schools, staff and students.

28 October 2021

Thank you teachers for their amazing work shaping our kids’ lives.

Students get creative in prosthetics class
Events and initiatives In the news

13 June 2022

Students get a head start in biomedical science by creating recyclable prosthetics.

Anzac Heroes App
Events and initiatives

07 June 2022

Celebrating Anzac heroes using augmented reality.

Puppets for preservation
Public school life

13 April 2023

Students at a remote Kimberley school helped spread the message about environmental sustainability in their community with a spectacular large-scale puppet production.

Sharing tech tips and life advice
In the news Public school life

18 April 2023

Perth high school students have traded tech tips for life advice with local retirement village residents as part of a new program designed to offer meaningful intergenerational connection.

Educators write Yawuru picture book
In the news Public school life

16 May 2023

A team of educators have written a Yawuru children’s picture book to help preserve language and culture for generations to come.

Rob Riley Memorial Prize winners announced
Reward and recognition Public school life

17 May 2023

Western Australia’s highest performing Aboriginal public school graduates from 2022 – one who hopes to become a software engineer, the other a physical education teacher – have each been awarded a prestigious Rob Riley Memorial Prize.

Pedal Prix putting students on track
Events and initiatives Public school life

10 May 2023

Public school students across the state are testing their skills in design, engineering, fitness and teamwork as part of an innovative competition.

Royal sweetness at Coastal Lakes College
Events and initiatives Public school life

24 May 2023

A baker who has whipped up sweet treats for the royals at Buckingham Palace has featured as a guest judge at the Coastal Lakes College student bake off challenge.

Tech-savvy schools share skills
Events and initiatives Public school life

14 June 2023

An innovative program is allowing our schools to share knowledge and boost technology skills in remote parts of the state.

Country Week ignites school spirit
Events and initiatives Public school life

22 June 2023

Country Week has proven to be a catalyst for renewed school spirit in some communities this year.

28 June 2023

Meet Dewey Dex, an alien new to Earth, who is on an intergalactic quest to read every book on our planet.

07 July 2023

Kim Moore’s exceptional dedication and invaluable contributions to the school community, over the past 19 years, has been officially recognised.

12 July 2023

A group of Bunbury students have traded the Southwest for the Northwest as part of an On-Country learning expedition.

Saddle up for life skills
Events and initiatives Public school life

14 July 2023

Southwest students have learnt wellbeing strategies and important life lessons from new four-legged friends as part of an interactive horse program.

20 July 2023

The population of an endangered cockatoo species endemic to Western Australia is growing thanks to a project spearheaded by a young conservationist at Shenton College.

From passenger to pilot
In the news Public school life

28 July 2023

While most 16-year-olds work towards a licence to get behind the wheel of a car, one Perth Modern School student is spending his weekends with his eyes to the skies.

Students star in magical show
Events and initiatives Public school life

26 May 2023

Broome schools joined forces as part of an epic community performance celebrating the shorebirds of Roebuck Bay.

Anthem connects students
Public school life

11 August 2023

Sheoak Grove Primary School students deepened their connection with culture and the land after producing their own version of the Australian National Anthem.

Students on song
Reward and recognition

14 August 2023

Remember the names Siena Rebelo and Sophie Lilah.

More than just goals
Events and initiatives Public school life

17 August 2023

It was a serious case of football fever at the recent Safety Bay Senior High School Women's World Cup Aspiration Day.

Student Council empowering change
Events and initiatives Public school life

21 August 2023

Members of the 2023 WA Student Council have come together to help tackle one of the biggest issues among their peers.

Teacher maps out geography win
Reward and recognition

24 August 2023

A Perth geography teacher passionate about educating students on the environment and climate change has taken out a top geography award.

20 September 2023

It’s been a huge year for women’s soccer in Australia, but for Ruby Cuthbert, it shapes as the start of something even bigger.

07 September 2023

Liana Brkich is reconsidering her future career options after being named one of the state’s young geographers of the year.

National award for outstanding teachers
In the news Reward and recognition

15 September 2023

Three West Australian teachers have been recognised nationally for their innovation and unwavering commitment to their students’ education.

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