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Duchess Down Under
In the news Public school life

21 November 2024

The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, brought books and belly laughs to a lucky Perth primary school as part of her recent promotional book tour.

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.

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. 

Re-opened for learning
Public school life

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.

Lights, camera, action!
Events and initiatives Public school life

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. 

Inspiring the next generation of space explorers
Events and initiatives Public school life

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).

Public school students win top education honour
In the news Reward and recognition

18 December 2024

Two outstanding public school graduates — one set on joining the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the other who hopes to pursue studies in mathematics — have been named best in the state after taking home Western Australia’s peak education award.

06 November 2024

Four public primary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for their commitment to providing students with robust learning opportunities.

11 December 2024

From the mind of an outback Queensland dad, Bluey is Joe Brumm’s third child depicting modern Australian parenting in a way we haven’t seen before.

Waste winners
Reward and recognition

01 October 2024

West Australian public schools have been recognised for creating innovative waste practices and solutions.

From coop to catwalk
Reward and recognition

12 August 2025

Vasse Primary School staff and students clucked with excitement as one of their own got to strut her stuff in Australia’s Next Top Chicken.

10 September 2025

Joseph Banks Secondary College and Chrissy Marcelli from West Leeming Primary School have claimed their respective categories at the 2025 Australian Education Awards.

15 September 2025

Booragoon Primary School library officer Brooke Donabie has been acknowledged at this year’s Library Board Awards, named the winner of the 2024 F A Sharr Award.

Singing sensations
Events and initiatives

01 October 2024

Hilton Primary School students have sung loud and proud for the world premiere of a new children’s stage show created by award-winning singer-songwriter Gina Williams AM and guitarist Guy Ghouse.

09 October 2024

Margaret River Senior High School has once again dominated the competition, claiming the Champion School Title for the 19th consecutive year in the 2024 Think Mental Health WA School Surfing Titles. Undefeated since 2006, the school’s surfing legacy continues to shine.

Play to win
Reward and recognition

04 June 2024

A regional WA school has taken out a national award for the way it engages students in play-based learning.

Digging in to bush food learning
Events and initiatives Public school life

15 September 2025

Kambalda West District High School’s Year 3 students rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty during a special visit to the Museum of the Goldfields Aboriginal Bush Food and Medicine Garden.

Puppeteers at work
Public school life

01 October 2025

Doubleview Primary School students let their imaginations run wild when making their very own no-sew puppets using nothing more than recycled materials.

16 October 2025

Friday bike rides are the highlight of the week at Butler College as education support students and staff embrace the Cycling Without Age program.

24 September 2025

The combined voices of almost 4,500 students from 96 public primary schools will fill the Perth High Performance Centre for the Massed Choir Festival for seven nights between 18 to 26 September.

Robots at the ready
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

21 October 2025

Students from two public high schools have excelled when they put their robotic skills to the test in the annual WA Robotics Playoffs (WARP), claiming first and second place.

13 October 2025

More than $100,000 was raised by Western Australian kids, for West Australian kids during the 2025 Premier’s Telethon Challenge.

03 November 2025

Four public school staff have been acknowledged at this year’s Premier’s Science Awards.

24 November 2025

Midnight cheese toasties and country music singalongs in the early morning hours will spur on a team of Harrisdale Primary School staff members as they tackle an endurance challenge in support of men’s health.

11 November 2025

The ten ambassadors who will represent Western Australian schools for the 2026 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour have been announced.

24 October 2023

An Anzac Terrace Primary School trio have placed second in a national competition for their video game design skills.

Making change
Reward and recognition Public school life

26 October 2023

A school Containers for Change program that prepares students with a disability for the workplace has taken out an award for its efforts in the fight against landfill.

Wildlife warriors
Public school life

01 November 2023

Students from Shenton College Deaf Education Centre have grouped together to help save injured and rescued wildlife.

08 November 2023

Students from Karratha Senior High School were given a unique opportunity to help researchers unearth fossils in the Pilbara.  

Top titration technique
Reward and recognition

08 November 2023

A Perth chemistry teacher’s precision and accuracy in the science lab has led him to take out a national competition.

A sun-sational three-peat
Events and initiatives

13 November 2023

Girrawheen Senior High School students have claims to knowing more about solar-powered cars than their West Australian peers.

15 November 2023

Lockridge Primary School was one of the schools whose talented students recently participated in an arts program to help create an art installation for ‘EverNow’s’ Boorna Waanginy: The Trees Speak at Kings Park. 

Siblings win big with their love for reading
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

17 November 2023

Two sets of siblings have won top prizes for the 2023 Premier’s Reading Challenge, showing off their passion for reading.

27 September 2023

Comet Bay College students got the chance to strut their stuff at Optus Stadium as they went back-to-back in the Eagles Schoolboys Cup.

07 September 2023

When it comes to football, the choice for Baylee Austen is black and white.

07 September 2023

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

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.

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.

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