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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...
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.
WA Education Awards finalists 2026: Excellence in school leadership
22 October 2026
Alkimos College, Exmouth District High School, Kinross Primary School and Wattle Grove Primary School have been recognised for having school leadership that helps to build a strong culture, develop...
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...
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.
Leeming’s Active August
05 September 2022
Leeming Senior High School celebrated the end of “Active August” with its annual “Straight Six” event. No doubt the cheers could be heard across Perth’s southern suburbs!
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.
Paw-some authors share language and culture
05 September 2024
Students living in one of Australia’s most remote communities have written and illustrated a bilingual picture book that was launched at the iconic Sydney Opera House.
Tagging along with emergency services
11 September 2024
It’s usually a cause of concern when any emergency services show up to a school. But that was certainly not the case when they appeared recently at Eaton Community College (ECC).
Geography students on top of the world
16 September 2024
Seven public school students have solidified themselves as the best in the state for their respective year groups in this year’s Australian Geography Competition.
Students celebrating science
13 August 2024
Rostrata Primary School students have donned their lab coats for their annual two-week science festival.
Students race for Grand Prix success
15 August 2024
Belridge Secondary College Year 9 and 10 students put their minds and engineering skills to the test in the inaugural state final of the Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP).
Framing the future
21 August 2024
Time is running out to view the 2024 Young Originals exhibition, which showcases the incredible talent of emerging artists in Western Australia's public schools.
From beakers to books
29 August 2024
A school lab tech has swapped her safety goggles for reading glasses as she enters the world of book publishing.
From Kelmscott to Canberra
01 August 2024
Six Kelmscott Senior High School students are taking part in a summit to strengthen collaboration between young people in Australia and Southeast Asia.
Students’ game design places in national challenge
24 October 2023
An Anzac Terrace Primary School trio have placed second in a national competition for their video game design skills.
Making change
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.
Inspiring sportswoman and educator finalist in NAIDOC award
08 July 2024
An Aboriginal educator in the Pilbara who inspires young Indigenous students through health and fitness was named a finalist in the 2024 National NAIDOC Week Awards.
Challenge off and running
16 July 2024
The Education Minister’s Running Challenge started this week and Simon Reid, Principal of Coolbinia Primary School, is already well placed to lead his school into it.
Students lead wetland rehabilitation
05 July 2024
Ashburton Drive Primary School staff are fostering an appreciation in its students for the local wetlands.
On course for a green life
30 July 2024
As West Aussie Hannah Green prepares to tee off for Australia at the Olympic Games, the next star from Como Secondary College’s Golf Academy is emerging.
Acting up in East Kalgoorlie
31 July 2024
Students from East Kalgoorlie Primary School have showcased their filmmaking talents in a unique project set in the rugged bushland of the Goldfields.
Vocational victories
06 August 2024
Three vocational students have been named finalists in this year’s WA Training Awards.
From local to global
21 March 2024
A South West teacher’s practical approach to sustainability education has been showcased around the world by the United Nations.
Students inspired by ballet workshop
24 July 2024
Girrawheen Senior High School students recently swapped pens and pencils for pirouettes and sautés.
Inspiring young scientists
25 July 2024
West Australian schools have been recognised for their innovative approaches to teaching Albert Einstein’s famous theories in a modern way to inspire young minds.
Ramped up for boccia
29 October 2025
A Year 8 student at Applecross Senior High School can now fully participate in a sport he loves thanks to two of the school’s Engineering Studies students.
2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in school leadership
06 November 2025
Four public schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards 2025 for their outstanding approach and responsibility to school leadership.
Taking a victory lap
05 November 2025
The Education Minister’s Running Challenge has wrapped up its third year, with a presentation event taking place at Parliament House to celebrate the students and schools who finished ahead of the...
2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in wellbeing and learning
09 October 2025
Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their approach to wellbeing and learning.
Keeping schools beautiful
13 November 2025
A beautiful mural painted by Williams Primary School students has been selected as a state finalist for the Paint Australia Beautiful Schools Mural Competition.
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.
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.
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 &...
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...
Grayson finds superpowers on the track
30 April 2026
This World Autism Month (April), we celebrate the strengths and uniqueness of people on the autism spectrum. Grayson is one student showing just how powerful those strengths can be.
Watt a win
11 May 2026
Burrendah Primary School Year 6 students have raced to the top in the Synergy Schools Solar Challenge, with an impressive display of teamwork, creativity and scientific know-how.
Help for wildlife coming out of the blue
11 May 2026
Two brothers from Roebuck Primary School have reached more than three-times their fundraising goal to help wildlife devastated by Cyclone Narelle, that hit the state’s north earlier this year.
Aiming high on the netball court
21 May 2026
Gilmore College student Prince George continues to stand tall on the national netball stage.
Pedal to World Championships
19 May 2026
Ellenbrook Secondary College student Charlotte Dunning is rolling towards the 2026 BMX World Championships in July, where she will represent Australia.
Art from the heart wins Pulse prize
05 June 2026
Butler College graduate Kira Landuyt has won the The West Australian Pulse 2026 Editor’s Choice Award for her artwork exploring heritage, prosperity and loss.
Glencoe stunning bird mural shines
30 June 2026
Former Glencoe Primary School student, Brayden Strack, has returned to the school to paint a bright mural on the Kindergarten building.
Term 1, 2026 important dates
02 February 2026
With a range of important dates, cultural observances and awareness days scheduled across Term 1, schools have opportunities to support student wellbeing, promote diversity, environmental...
Rowing the Atlantic
07 July 2026
Yangebup Primary School teacher, Laura Lilly, embodies the adage that courage is not the absence of fear.
Schools' countdown to Telethon
09 July 2026
Today marks 100 days until the annual Telethon weekend, as WA schools continue their efforts in baking, running, jumping and dancing to help raise funds for sick kids in need.
Students connect with Noongar culture
15 July 2026
Students at Newton Moore Senior High School gained a hands-on understanding of Noongar culture by learning the traditional art of building a mia-mia from Aboriginal Elder Ken Ninyette.
A community conservation effort
17 June 2026
What began as a conversation between sustainability leaders at Belmont City College and Cloverdale Primary School has grown into a community-led effort to restore biodiversity along the shared...
Sharing culture through dance
28 July 2026
Wananami Remote Community School students spent weeks preparing for their traditional dance for NAIDOC Week and travelled eight hours to present it.