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Innovation and impact celebrated
Reward and recognition

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
In the news Reward and recognition

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'
Public school life

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
Events and initiatives Public school life

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
Events and initiatives Public school life

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.

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...

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.

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
Events and initiatives Public school life

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
Events and initiatives Public school life

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.

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.

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.

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
In the news Public school life

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.

04 March 2025

Denmark Senior High School student wins national Esports award for their creativity and innovation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
Public school life

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
Reward and recognition

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...

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.

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...

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
Events and initiatives

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
Reward and recognition

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
Reward and recognition

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
Events and initiatives Public school life

11 December 2025

A new cohort of 16 exceptional students has been chosen to join the Western Australia Student Council.

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.

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
Reward and recognition

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
Events and initiatives Public school life

08 January 2026

Perth primary school students are taking part in a program with West Australian Opera to develop their confidence and storytelling skills.

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. 

15 January 2026

Significant upgrades at three WA public schools are finished providing modern, purpose-built learning spaces.

Strong culture, global connections
Events and initiatives Public school life

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
Events and initiatives

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
Events and initiatives Public school life

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.

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
Reward and recognition

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
Public school life

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
In the news Public school life

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
Reward and recognition Public school life

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
Events and initiatives Public school life

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
Events and initiatives Public school life

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
In the news Public school life

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
Events and initiatives

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
Events and initiatives Public school life

04 April 2023

Inspired to keep his native language alive, Aboriginal language teacher graduate Gavin Smith has taken matters into his own hands.

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
Events and initiatives Public school life

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
Public school life

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
In the news Public school life

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
Public school life

01 November 2023

Students from Shenton College Deaf Education Centre have grouped together to help save injured and rescued wildlife.

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
Reward and recognition

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
Public school life

19 December 2023

Southwest students have taken part in a festive intergenerational arts and crafts project with a local social club.

21 December 2023

A Great Southern graduate is celebrating after taking out the title of Western Australia’s best all-rounder.

Love of languages
Reward and recognition

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
Events and initiatives In the news

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
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

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.

11 January 2024

This year, 22,930 kids are expected to start Kindergarten in public schools across Western Australia.

Students star in magical show
Events and initiatives Public school life

26 May 2023

Broome schools joined forces as part of an epic community performance celebrating the shorebirds of Roebuck Bay.

Anthem connects students
Public school life

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
Reward and recognition

14 August 2023

Remember the names Siena Rebelo and Sophie Lilah.

More than just goals
Events and initiatives Public school life

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
Events and initiatives Public school life

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
Events and initiatives

13 November 2023

Girrawheen Senior High School students have claims to knowing more about solar-powered cars than their West Australian peers.

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
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

17 November 2023

Two sets of siblings have won top prizes for the 2023 Premier’s Reading Challenge, showing off their passion for reading.

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
Reward and recognition

23 August 2023

A Perth school’s commitment to reconciliation has earned recognition at the national level.

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
Reward and recognition

24 August 2023

A Perth geography teacher passionate about educating students on the environment and climate change has taken out a top geography award.

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