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Play to win
04 June 2024
A regional WA school has taken out a national award for the way it engages students in play-based learning.
Singing sensations
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.
Margaret River Senior High School rides the wave to victory
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.
Public schools shine at Australian Education Awards
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.
Library officer checks out an award
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.
Digging in to bush food learning
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.
2026 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour ambassadors announced
11 November 2025
The ten ambassadors who will represent Western Australian schools for the 2026 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour have been announced.
A celebration of kids helping kids
13 October 2025
More than $100,000 was raised by Western Australian kids, for West Australian kids during the 2025 Premier’s Telethon Challenge.
Bike rides benefit Butler students
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.
Robots at the ready
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.
Young voices to hit the right note
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.
Puppeteers at work
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.
Help crown top science gong’s People’s Choice Award winner
03 November 2025
Four public school staff have been acknowledged at this year’s Premier’s Science Awards.
Harrisdale Handlebars get moving for Movember
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.
Talented artist recognised in the 2025 Shaun Tan Award
08 December 2025
Western Australia’s next generation of artists have been celebrated at the 2025 Shaun Tan Award for Young Artists.
Joondalup Education Support Centre recognised for sustainability leadership
12 December 2025
Joondalup Education Support Centre has claimed the schools category in the 2025 WasteSorted Awards, which recognises outstanding commitment to sustainability and environmental education.
Shenton shines
22 December 2025
The first cohort of Shenton College students to participate in a life-changing program for their entire secondary schooling have graduated.
Public school students win top education award
22 December 2025
An aspiring engineer and a future electrotechnology electrician, both public school graduates, have been awarded WA’s highest education honour.
Kimberley Round-Up caps off a memorable year
15 December 2025
Almost 200 Year 6 students from across the Kimberley marked the end of primary school by attending the remarkable 2025 Kimberley Round-Up, at Ardyaloon, or One Arm Point.
Student voice powers award win for Broome Residential College
19 December 2025
Broome Residential College’s ‘My place, my future’ campaign won the Commissioner for Children and Young People Award for Best Practice in Children’s Consultation at the Public Administration Australia WA’s (IPAA WA) Achievement Awards.
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.
State-of-the-art upgrade for Duncraig Senior High School
11 February 2026
Students at Duncraig Senior High School are now enjoying their new science and English blocks.
From science lab to Women of Achievement finalist
19 February 2026
Championing curiosity, confidence and opportunity in STEM, Laboratory Technician Jane Alexander from Joseph Banks Secondary College has been recognised with a nomination for the Department’s 2026 Women of Achievement Award.
Winner paves way for inclusion
04 March 2026
Patricia Levitzke-Gray, from Shenton College Deaf Education Centre, has won the 2026 Director General’s Women of Achievement Award.
A new chapter begins
24 March 2026
Young readers are being called on to again turn the pages for the Premier’s Reading Challenge, which kicks off for 2026 today.
John Tonkin College students flex mussels
30 March 2026
The mussels of Mandurah are acting as the ‘canaries in the coal mine’ for local waterways through an innovative project involving John Tonkin College students.
Future first aiders at Yandeyarra
01 April 2026
Eight students from Yandeyarra Remote Community School have taken their knowledge of safety to another level after completing their First Aid Certificate.
Bell rings to start work on inner-city primary school
14 April 2026
Work has started on a new inner-city primary school in East Perth after recent development approval of the plans by Development WA.
Therapy dogs lend a paw
23 April 2026
Woodvale Secondary College’s therapy dog program continues to provide joy and support to students and staff 10 years after its launch.
From Busselton to beyond
22 April 2026
A quantum physicist and Busselton Senior High School alumnus is packing his bags for a leading international university after winning one of Australia’s most prestigious scholarships.
Celebrating our volunteers
18 May 2023
Volunteers like Val Tilbrook and Jacqui Archdale embody the spirit of our school communities.
Big hits and big milestones
05 May 2026
Treeby Primary School Year 5 student, Nate, is knocking it out of the park, literally, on the tee-ball diamond.
Boomwhackers kick-start Telethon Challenge
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.
A ceremony of remembrance for Aboriginal Anzacs
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.
Dedicated volunteers making a difference
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.
Talented artists take out national awards
18 May 2026
Several WA public school students have featured on the winners' list at the prestigious 2026 Lester Prize Youth Awards.
Cleared for take-off
14 May 2026
Melville Senior High School Student, Brayden Rochford, has always dreamed of becoming an airline pilot. Now, with the Minister’s Aviation Scholarship in hand, he is one step closer to achieving that goal.
A journey of remembrance
16 March 2026
For John Curtin College of the Arts Year 11 student Amy Newton-Norris, the 2026 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour will be an opportunity to connect with Australia’s wartime history and honour her family’s legacy of service.
Flying before driving
04 June 2026
Three Year 10 students from Kent Street Senior High School have already completed a solo aircraft flight, at an age when most teenagers are still waiting to get behind the wheel of a car.
Lunch Gigs showcase student talent
09 June 2026
Lively Lunch Gigs at Kelmscott Senior High School are getting rave reviews from student performers and audience members.
Student podcast revives town stories
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.
Reconciliation for a positive future
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
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
19 November 2021
Secondary schools in the Pilbara are connecting students with local employers through speed recruitment events.
Public school students win State’s top awards
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
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
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.
03 June 2022
Schools across Western Australia commemorated National Reconciliation Week to learn about Aboriginal histories, cultures and achievements.
Transforming waste to art
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
04 July 2022
Manea Senior College students are tackling textile waste by hosting a free market where their peers swap clothing and accessories.
News wrap up issue #1
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
26 November 2021
Leanne Potter retires after spending more than four decades as a teacher shaping deaf education across Western Australia.
Students lend a helping hand
16 December 2021
Pemberton District High School students spent their annual Community Week volunteering and helping out the community.
Big win for geography students
27 May 2022
Top Year 12 students represented WA in the Geography’s Big Week Out.
Students Try a Trade
29 October 2021
Students at Busselton Senior High School learn different trade skills at their ‘Try a Trade’ day.
Yarning circle welcomes all
19 November 2021
Rangeway Primary School opens its new yarning circle, a welcoming place for students and community members.
Women lead the way
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.
News wrap-up issue #2
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.
A message from the Director General for World Teachers' Day
28 October 2021
Thank you teachers for their amazing work shaping our kids’ lives.
Students get creative in prosthetics class
13 June 2022
Students get a head start in biomedical science by creating recyclable prosthetics.
Anzac Heroes App
07 June 2022
Celebrating Anzac heroes using augmented reality.
Puppets for preservation
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
22 June 2023
Country Week has proven to be a catalyst for renewed school spirit in some communities this year.
Intergalactic challenge buddy launched to inspire readers
28 June 2023
Meet Dewey Dex, an alien new to Earth, who is on an intergalactic quest to read every book on our planet.
19 years dedication to school community rewarded
07 July 2023
Kim Moore’s exceptional dedication and invaluable contributions to the school community, over the past 19 years, has been officially recognised.
On-Country immersion education
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
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.
Young conservationist’s im-peck-able success
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
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.