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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.
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.
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.
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.
Calista on another level
17 December 2024
Calista Primary School won this year’s FUSE Cup, claiming winning back-to-back titles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Hats off to teachers
31 October 2025
World Teachers’ Day celebrates teachers across Australia to thank them for supporting, inspiring, educating and empowering students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lights, camera, learning!
19 November 2025
The way that Floreat Park Primary School is building a professional learning culture has gained international attention.
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.
From Midwest farm to AFL Grand Final
19 October 2023
Pippa McTaggart from WA’s Midwest made lifetime memories while attending this year’s AFL Grand Final as the 2023 NAB AFL Auskicker of the Year and Captain of Team NAB AFL Auskick.
Paw-fect companion
23 October 2023
Holly, the beloved support dog at Woodvale Secondary College, recently claimed a bronze medal in the Animal Award Winner category at the RSPCA WA Animal Welfare Awards.
Soccer superstars
25 October 2023
There were cheers and smiles when the Lynwood Senior High School specialist soccer academy ran a carnival for primary students with special learning needs.
The classroom and beyond
27 October 2023
From bustling metro schools to some of the most isolated communities in the state, public school teachers make a significant impact every day on the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people in Western Australia.
WA Education Awards a step closer
27 October 2023
From remote schools in the Kimberley, to a specialist agricultural college in the Wheatbelt, to bustling metro schools, the finalists for the WA Education Awards 2023 have been announced.
Variety providing aid to students and families in need
31 October 2023
Variety WA is throwing its support behind thousands of Western Australian school children and families through its new 2024 EduKids grants program.
WA Education Awards finalists: excellence in teaching and learning (secondary)
10 November 2023
Four public secondary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for the exceptional way they prepare students for life beyond school.
The beauty of Country and family
07 July 2023
An Aboriginal educator has written a bilingual picture book in Noongar and English to celebrate the beauty of Country and family.
Premier League king spurs on Lynwood goals
29 March 2023
An English Premier League legend shared his skills with some emerging Lynwood Senior High School soccer stars when he visited the school.
You can’t take the Samson out of Sam
21 July 2023
Years before kicking goals on the world stage, international football superstar Sam Kerr perfected her trademark celebratory backflip on a Perth school oval.
School shines at Mental Health awards
05 December 2023
A north metropolitan school has come out on top at the 2023 WA Mental Health Awards for its exceptional mental health support for staff and students.
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.
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.
Students trade in their classroom for national championships
27 July 2023
Four Ellenbrook Secondary College students are among the strong WA team heading to Melbourne next month to compete in the WorldSkills Australia National Championships.
Kimberley Round-up returns
31 May 2023
The Kimberley Round-up has made a triumphant return after more than 25 years.
Gold star space projects
08 August 2023
West Australian students have launched out-of-this-world solutions to problems faced by the space industry.
WA Education Awards nominations open
16 August 2023
It’s time to celebrate excellence in our schools again, with nominations open for the WA Education Awards.
Full STEAM ahead for Science Week
18 August 2023
Students got the chance to learn about some fascinating scientific developments as Rostrata Primary School celebrated its third annual STEAM Festival.
Speedy robotics workshop
25 July 2023
Robots are well known for speeding up manufacturing processes, but the tables were turned when WA secondary students built robots in just three days.
Education assistants in the spotlight
28 August 2023
Dedicated public school education assistants have been recognised on the national stage as finalists in the 2023 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards.
Pick of the bunch
29 August 2023
Thousands of students across the country have voted a Perth teacher’s picture book their favourite of the year.
Case closed on Cluedunnit Kids 2023
05 September 2023
Move over, Nancy Drew, there are some brilliant young detectives in our midst.
College recognised for training excellence
11 September 2023
WA College of Agriculture Cunderdin is in the running to be named WA small training provider of the year at the 2023 WA Training Awards.
Voyager takes students on journey towards stardom
18 September 2023
Specialist music students at Kelmscott Senior High School have jammed out at a lunchtime gig with international music stars Voyager.
Award for fundraising sports superstar
06 September 2022
A Rockingham sports teacher who created a successful fundraising initiative and champions a rugby league program has taken out a national award.
Sharing Wangkatja language
07 September 2022
A Goldfields teacher had a dream to share her grandmother’s language with the younger generation. So, she wrote a children’s book in Wangkatja to ensure it lives on for years to come.
Northam’s Noongar Journey
01 September 2022
For the past two years, Northam Primary School has been on an important cultural journey, connecting with the local Noongar community by learning about the Noongar culture and including it in school programs.
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.
Sharing origin stories
31 March 2023
The extraordinary origin stories of John Forest Secondary College students have been featured in a new e-book.