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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A peek at peak performance training
16 September 2025
Specialist sport program students from Butler College and Belridge Secondary College were recently treated to a tour of the facilities at the WA Institute of Sport (WAIS) as part of the Education Minister’s Running Challenge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A trial of schools as community hubs
05 September 2025
Four Western Australian public schools have been selected for a transformative 4-year trial that will connect students and families with greater services and supports.
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.
A world of knowledge
11 September 2025
Nikitha Balram, from Perth Modern School, has shown off her outstanding geographical knowledge, ranking first among Western Australian Year 7s in the 2025 Australian Geography Competition.
2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in teaching and learning – primary
02 October 2025
Four public primary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for enhancing student achievement through teaching and learning excellence.
WA Education Awards 2025 finalists announced
23 September 2025
There were cheers heard among classrooms and school grounds this morning as the finalists for the WA Education Awards 2025 were announced.
Accredited Aboriginal Languages Teacher Training launched in WA
22 September 2025
A new certificate in teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages, recently celebrated its first intake of students.
2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in teaching and learning – secondary
16 October 2025
Four public secondary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards 2025 for their excellence in teaching and learning.
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.
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 pack.
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.
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.
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 education in Western Australia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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 a national level.
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.
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.
05 February 2026
Public schools and local sporting organisations across Western Australia will share in more than $1.4 million to make community sporting facilities more inclusive and accessible.
Rob Riley Memorial Prize awarded to WA’s top Aboriginal students
13 February 2026
Sienna McLaren and Callum Hudman graduated secondary school last year with an additional honour to display as the recipients of the prestigious Rob Riley Memorial Prize.
Epic albatross helps Kortni claim un-fore-gettable win
09 February 2026
Imagine making an albatross, golf’s rarest of birds, on the final hole to win a tournament by one shot.
Active superstars run to success
06 November 2024
Another successful Education Minister’s Running Challenge has reached the finish line, with more participation than ever before.
Students score big with footy favourites
13 February 2026
With all eyes on Perth this weekend for the blockbuster AFL Origin match, young rising stars had the chance to learn from powerhouse players of the comp.
WA's Next Star
23 February 2026
Former Caralee Community School and Willetton Senior High School student Luke Paul has made Australian basketball history, becoming the youngest player to sign with the National Basketball League’s (NBL) Next Stars program.
Students find magic in storytelling
24 February 2026
Students across Western Australia are learning how to build their own books, while also raising funds for their school’s Parents and Citizens' Associations (P&Cs).
Finalist inspired most by her students
17 February 2026
Putting others first inspired an education career for Principal Alison Parolo, a finalist in the Department’s 2026 Women of Achievement Awards.
Embedding Yawuru language and culture at school
26 February 2026
A teacher dedicated to sharing language and culture is a finalist for the Department of Education’s 2026 Women of Achievement Award.
Top 30 spots A-major achievement
03 March 2026
Three former Western Australian public school students are chasing their dreams on national television after earning places in the top 30 of this year’s Australian Idol competition.