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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.
Students press start on game developing
20 September 2022
Aspiring game developers at Southern River College in Gosnells have won a top award for their new game called Cyber Shock.
Indigenous educators share experiences in Canada
14 October 2022
Three Indigenous educators studying to become teachers at Curtin University have attended a conference in Canada to share their thoughts and experiences in the Indigenous education space.
Shining youth award winner
24 October 2022
A Dianella Secondary College student won a WA Youth Award for her support and dedication to the local community.
Students build autonomous tour kart
09 November 2022
Waroona District High School students now have a new way to travel across campus after building an autonomous tour guide kart.
Blast off in Karratha
06 December 2022
A Pilbara high school has launched a new space club to inspire students to enter careers in astronomy and rocketry.
Excellence in public service
12 December 2022
A Geraldton primary school is among those highlighted in a prestigious award celebrating excellence in public service.
Aussie school recognises its heroes
10 April 2024
One school has enlisted the help of a ‘local hero’ to recognise the achievements of students and their contribution to the school community.
Healthcare heroes of tomorrow
15 April 2024
A Perth secondary school is training the next generation of vital healthcare workers.
Young WA animator dazzles at SIGGRAPH
15 April 2024
Harrisdale Senior High School student Keina Sugiyama’s short ‘The Star Keeper’ shone at SIGGRAPH Asia in Sydney, taking out the second spot in the 2023 Junior Computer Animation festival in its inaugural year.
Great minds triumph in the Da Vinci Decathlon
24 April 2024
Students from several public schools have excelled in the extraordinary difficult Da Vinci Decathlon competition.
Winning Wheatbelt writers
26 April 2024
Two Wheatbelt students have achieved a top prize for their science fiction short stories.
$1.6 billion boost for schools
01 May 2024
A total of $1.6 billion will be invested towards both new and improved infrastructure for public schools over the next four years.
Max’s roaring speech for idol Dusty
02 May 2024
An expressive and passionate classroom speech has sparked an unforgettable experience for Perth boy and die-hard Tigers fan Max Andrew.
Diving into water safety
03 May 2024
A new School of Swimming and Water Safety will help ensure more young people have the opportunity to learn essential swimming skills and stay safe in and around water.
Dewey sets big goals for reading challenge
06 May 2024
Dewey Dex, the lovable mascot for the Premier’s Reading Challenge, has re-entered Earth’s atmosphere determined for the 2024 edition to reach even greater heights than previous ones.
Shredding with the pros
08 May 2024
Half-mindfulness and half-pipe; students from Tom Price Senior High School recently participated in a skateboarding session led by professionals from Perth.
Digital directory part of Chas’ trajectory
10 May 2024
Carnarvon now has a new digital directory, and it’s thanks to 16 year-old Chas Law-Davis.Â
Feast of knowledge at Dianella Secondary College
15 May 2024
Culinary creativity served up at Dianella Secondary College's Principals' Briefing.
EdConnect recognises volunteers across the state
24 May 2024
Twelve volunteers, located across the state, have been recognised in the 2023 annual EdConnect Australia WA Volunteer Awards. Â
Marathon relay efforts changing lives
18 November 2024
Students and staff from Warwick Senior High School certainly put their best feet forward at this year’s Cancer Council WA’s Relay for Life.
Students on song
28 November 2024
Students at an Armadale primary school have taken out a national songwriting prize for their musical piece about friendship and kindness.
Roleystone redevelopment begins
28 November 2024
Construction has begun on a significant redevelopment at Roleystone Community College.
Making a splash in STEM
17 December 2024
Students from Cloverdale Education Support Centre have found a creative way to tackle a common rainy-day trouble, by waterproofing their shoes using recycled umbrellas.
Riding a wave of success
20 December 2024
Margaret River Senior High School students dominated the Mark Richards Shield school surfing divisions of the 2024 YETI Australian Junior Surfing Titles.
Students learn big at arts festival
06 February 2025
Mount Lawley Senior High school students are thrilled to head back to school for 2025 as they partner with Australia’s longest-running arts festival.
Beat the heat from day one
04 February 2025
There are some extremely high temperatures forecast in parts of WA for the first week of school.
Match point win in Minecraft competition
04 March 2025
Denmark Senior High School student wins national Esports award for their creativity and innovation.
Prescription for success: Students excel in Young Doctor Essay Competition
11 March 2025
Perth Modern School students, Samantha See and Porshia Fernando, have claimed the first two places in the 2025 Young Doctors Essay competition.
Cutting-edge facilities open at Eaton Community College
12 March 2025
Eaton Community College students started Term 1 with a brand-new $8.2 million design and technology block, delivering modern, cutting-edge facilities for students in the South West.
Breaking down language barriers early
05 March 2025
A special multicultural pre-school program in Balga is proving that language doesn’t have to be a barrier to an education.
Educator empowers students to dream big
26 February 2025
A passionate educator and advocate for equity in education, Dr Jennet Hansen has been named a finalist for the Department’s 2025 Women of Achievement Award.
New beginnings: Overseas educators settle into WA schools
20 March 2025
Sixty teachers from overseas are now calling Western Australia home, bringing their expertise, passion and fresh perspectives to schools across the state.
Jolimont recycling effort a peg above
03 April 2025
This year, Jolimont Primary School students are leading an inspiring sustainability initiative Plastic to Pegs, that will help to improve campus facilities.
AFL icon encourages students to be resilient
14 April 2025
Courageous AFL icon and the 2025 Australian of the Year, Neale Daniher, this week inspired more than 200 WA students and staff when he was guest of honour at a school forum about resilience.
Paging all readers: it’s time for the next challenge
07 April 2025
The 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge kicks off today, a greater prize bucket up for grabs for eager book worms.
Kids helping kids make a difference
15 May 2025
Poynter Primary School in Duncraig became a vibrant sea of capes and masks recently when around 500 students and staff donned superhero costumes to launch the Premier’s Telethon Challenge.
Traditional ceremony marks opening of new bush garden
27 June 2025
The first stage of a new bush garden recently was unveiled at Baldivis Secondary College, the occasion kicked off with a traditional smoking ceremony led by Aboriginal Elder Michael.
Hit the ground running
22 July 2025
Students can win some of the thousands of dollars in prizes that are up for grabs each week of Term 3, just by being active.Â
Turning vision loss into strength
15 July 2025
Albany-based Education Assistant, Mikayla Camp, has been recognised at the 2025 VisAbility Awards for her outstanding contribution to education and the community — turning personal adversity into purpose.
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.
Young artist wins Lester Youth Prize Award
14 June 2024
A young and talented Visual Arts student has been recognised on a national level, winning the prestigious Lester Prize for her exceptional portrait.
Tech heroes recognised
09 July 2025
A Workplace Learning Logbook mobile application, developed by staff at Mindarie Secondary College, was just one initiative celebrated by the West Australian Technical Support in Schools Association (WATSSA) recently.
Student researchers in the field
01 July 2025
Albany Senior High School students have taken to the field, researching the impact of heat on local seagrass.
Music, magic and courage
03 July 2025
A Year 6 student has transformed a year of joy, challenge and adventure into a published book that celebrates resilience, imagination and community.
Students become rescue ready
17 July 2025
Year 8 students from the South West teamed up with emergency service crews last month to take part in realistic, hands-on training exercises.
Sparking curiosity and creativity
14 August 2025
Davallia Primary School students used a recent STEAM Week to focus on how they could create a more sustainable future.
Lessons in literacy, art, and culture
22 July 2024
North Cottesloe Primary School students have illustrated a book to learn about local Indigenous culture.
Roebuck Primary School leads sustainability with award-winning project
13 February 2025
Roebuck Primary School’s Environment Student Action Team will lead an inspiring school and community sustainability initiative in early 2025, powered by a $5,000 prize won from the 2024 Coles & Planet Ark Sustainable Schools Competition.
Cycle of success
09 May 2025
Two Coastal Lakes College students are celebrating strong performances at the Australian Junior Track National Championships held in March as part of the Brisbane Cycling Festival, despite both being ill.
Principal speaks the language of inclusion
26 August 2025
Collier Primary School principal Emma Bancroft has been nominated for a national humanitarian award for her work forming a language translation network to foster greater inclusion in her school community.
Student's learnings had lasting impact on award finalist
21 February 2025
A principal education officer committed to driving change in the public education system has been recognised in the Department’s 2025 Women of Achievement Award.
Looking back to winning big
07 August 2024
In 2023, five schools were named winners at the Western Australian Education Awards for their dedication and commitment to shaping the lives and education of students.
Navigating teens and tech: lessons for parents from Netflix’s Adolescence
02 July 2025
If you've recently watched the Netflix series Adolescence, you might have found yourself deep in conversation with your teenager, or at least deep in thought. So, let’s unpack how parents can approach these issues in their own homes.
Full-time Kindergarten pilot to start 2026
29 August 2025
The free full-time Kindergarten pilot has been brought forward to start in 2026, a year earlier than planned, to support young WA learners and their families.Â
Talented Young Originals
02 September 2025
Six students from Fitzroy Valley District High School were among the finalists in this year’s Young Originals art exhibition.
AFL whistleblower inspires students
28 August 2025
For footy-mad students at North Harrisdale Primary School, best-on-ground at the West Coast-Adelaide clash earlier this month was their physical education teacher, Bailey Foulk.