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Innovation and impact celebrated
17 July 2026
The outstanding achievements of several public school staff and students have been recognised in an award that celebrates the impact young West Australians have in their community.
Backstroker leads the way at Commonwealth Games
11 August 2026
Carine Senior High School graduate Iona Anderson’s stunning success in the pool headed an impressive showing by former WA public school students at the recent Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Students 'grow together'
05 August 2026
Dianella Secondary College has sprouted a new community garden, and it's already changing the way students learn.
Partnerships prepare pupils for professional pathways
16 July 2026
Gilmore College has hosted its first Future Directions Forum, bringing together government leaders, industry bosses and community members to talk about what jobs might look like in the future.
Local health boost for Connolly community
16 June 2026
Connolly Primary School is helping students stay healthy and ready to learn through a partnership with Kinross Pharmacy, bringing convenient healthcare closer to its school community.
Young artists travel to shine in exhibition
17 August 2026
Eight talented students from Fitzroy Valley District High School are taking their place among Western Australia’s emerging young artists, with their work featured in this year’s Young Originals...
The art project that tortoise all
03 September 2026
Upper Swan Primary School has two impressive new murals as part of a project to raise awareness about the critically endangered western swamp tortoise.
Aveley student named apprentice of the year
15 September 2026
Aveley Secondary College student Marlissa White is on the road to success after she was named WA School-based Apprentice of the Year.
Mounties Miler to test heart and sole
24 September 2026
Staff and students at Mount Helena Primary School are preparing to tackle an epic endurance challenge next month to test their resilience and support their school community.
Students get a taste of defence industry careers
29 September 2026
A recent expansion of the Career Taster program will give students the chance to see if their future lies in WA’s thriving defence industry.
Stroke of genius! Como golf student sinks hole-in-one
08 October 2026
Como Secondary College student Shayne Lumsden had the dream end to his high school career, sinking the shot every golfer dreams of: a hole-in-one.
Term 4, 2026 important dates
12 October 2026
For many students, Term 4 means exams. For others, it is the final chapter before transitioning to the next stage of education, or life.
Kids helping kids sets new fundraising record
13 October 2026
Thousands of school students across Western Australia combined their efforts to raise a staggering $153,760 for sick, vulnerable and disadvantaged children during the 2026 Premier's Telethon...
School bus driver comes in clutch
14 October 2026
A Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School staff member has been praised for his quick thinking and skilful driving after narrowly avoiding disaster on the way to a school camp last month.
Match point win in Minecraft competition
04 March 2025
Denmark Senior High School student wins national Esports award for their creativity and innovation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
Science superstar
18 November 2025
Willetton Senior High School science teacher Nathan Curnow has been named STEM Educator of the Year (Schools) at the Premier’s Science Awards, recognising his outstanding impact on science...
Grace rises with the tide
05 December 2025
Grace Sharma, a Year 10 student at Perth Modern School shone at the recent National History Challenge, picking up several awards, including being named 2025 National Young Historian.
Student council welcomes new leaders
11 December 2025
A new cohort of 16 exceptional students has been chosen to join the Western Australia Student Council.
Picton’s look back in time
09 December 2025
Picton Primary School staff and students were transported to the past when they opened a time capsule that was buried there 25 years ago.
Innovation wins praise and prizes
09 December 2025
From hot dog warnings to migrating crab sweepers, these are some of the creative solutions to real world problems that have earned five schools prizes in the Minister’s Innovation Challenge for 2025.
Cheer squad goals
22 December 2025
Greenwood College’s cheer team claimed first place in their division at the Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation (AASCF) Nationals, in Melbourne.
Singing superstars
08 January 2026
Perth primary school students are taking part in a program with West Australian Opera to develop their confidence and storytelling skills.
Remote school’s remarkable talent for art
12 January 2026
Fitzroy Valley District High School left its mark on the national arts stage in 2025, with students earning top honours in major competitions across Australia.
Upgrades boost learning spaces
15 January 2026
Significant upgrades at three WA public schools are finished providing modern, purpose-built learning spaces.
Strong culture, global connections
22 January 2026
“Empowering, affirming and transformative”. This is how Lieshia Green described her experience as a delegate to the 2025 World Indigenous People’s Conference on Education (WIPCE).
Student Olympic change makers
19 December 2025
Two Western Australian students have let their voices shine at the Olympic Change-Maker National Summit in Canberra.
PALS welcomed at Fairview Primary
27 January 2026
Fairview Primary School in Collie is one of 16 WA schools to benefit from a grant program aimed at promoting Aboriginal cultural understanding and advancing reconciliation.
From the east coast to the Pilbara
30 January 2026
Eight eager teachers have made the exciting cross-country journey from the eastern states of Australia to the Pilbara for the 2026 school year.
Back-to-back acknowledgements
30 January 2026
Department of Education stalwart John Marrapodi PSM OAM was recognised on the Australia Day 2026 Honours List, marking the second consecutive year his commitment to service has been acknowledged at...
My first day
02 February 2026
The start of a new school year brings many firsts. For many, it’s their first day of Kindergarten. For many more, it’s their first day in a new classroom, or school.
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...
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.
Following her dream
16 March 2023
Years after graduating secondary school, Wongatha woman Candice Matthews has gone on to become a coordinator for the very same program that inspired her to stay focused on education and reach her...
Student chefs get cooking
30 March 2023
Aboriginal students from across the state donned chef hats and tasted what it’s like to work in a professional kitchen as part of an innovative program.
Passing on the gift of language
04 April 2023
Inspired to keep his native language alive, Aboriginal language teacher graduate Gavin Smith has taken matters into his own hands.
Modernians, 90 years apart, connected with art
17 March 2023
A Perth Modern School student has crafted a portrait of Western Australia’s oldest man who graduated from the same school himself 90 years ago.
Celebrating diversity together
27 March 2023
Our schools marked Harmony Week in spectacular fashion as students came together across the state to celebrate cultural diversity in their communities.
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.
Wildlife warriors
01 November 2023
Students from Shenton College Deaf Education Centre have grouped together to help save injured and rescued wildlife.
Dino-mite students help uncover Pilbara fossils
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
08 November 2023
A Perth chemistry teacher’s precision and accuracy in the science lab has led him to take out a national competition.
Connecting through art
19 December 2023
Southwest students have taken part in a festive intergenerational arts and crafts project with a local social club.
Albany graduate WA’s best all-rounder
21 December 2023
A Great Southern graduate is celebrating after taking out the title of Western Australia’s best all-rounder.
Love of languages
21 December 2023
Five graduates of the Aboriginal Languages Teacher Training program will head to schools across the state to inspire the next generation to learn their local Aboriginal language.
Journey through light and sound
22 December 2023
Two Perth schools have put on a stunning multi-sensory art display that explores the connection to the Swan River.
Young minds providing innovative solutions
03 January 2024
An app developed by a team of Year 8 students from Bob Hawke College took out the Minister’s Innovation Challenge 2023.
Kindergarten – here I come!
11 January 2024
This year, 22,930 kids are expected to start Kindergarten in public schools across Western Australia.
Students star in magical show
26 May 2023
Broome schools joined forces as part of an epic community performance celebrating the shorebirds of Roebuck Bay.
Anthem connects students
11 August 2023
Sheoak Grove Primary School students deepened their connection with culture and the land after producing their own version of the Australian National Anthem.
Students on song
14 August 2023
Remember the names Siena Rebelo and Sophie Lilah.
More than just goals
17 August 2023
It was a serious case of football fever at the recent Safety Bay Senior High School Women's World Cup Aspiration Day.
Student Council empowering change
21 August 2023
Members of the 2023 WA Student Council have come together to help tackle one of the biggest issues among their peers.
A sun-sational three-peat
13 November 2023
Girrawheen Senior High School students have claims to knowing more about solar-powered cars than their West Australian peers.
From milk bottle to spectacular centrepiece
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...
Siblings win big with their love for reading
17 November 2023
Two sets of siblings have won top prizes for the 2023 Premier’s Reading Challenge, showing off their passion for reading.
A MAGIC-al Taiwanese experience
07 December 2023
A trio of Margaret River Senior High School (MRSHS) students recently represented Australia at the 2023 New Taipei City MAGIC forum on sustainability, hosted in Taiwan.
Reconciliation recognised
23 August 2023
A Perth school’s commitment to reconciliation has earned recognition at the national level.
EduKids Grants program recognised
27 June 2024
A generous program that provides essential school supplies to students in need has been recognised by a global body.
Teacher maps out geography win
24 August 2023
A Perth geography teacher passionate about educating students on the environment and climate change has taken out a top geography award.