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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.

A young and talented Visual Arts student has been recognised on a national level, winning the prestigious Lester Prize for her exceptional portrait.

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.

We are committed to ensuring schools remain safe for students, staff and families as we learn to live with COVID-19.

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.

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.

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. 

School excursions are undertaken to further students’ learning, skills and social development outside the school setting.

Year 8 students from the South West teamed up with emergency service crews last month to take part in realistic, hands-on training exercises.

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.

Starting school, or transitioning to a new school, is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming.

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.

Find out more about the Australian Early Development Census.

Davallia Primary School students used a recent STEAM Week to focus on how they could create a more sustainable future.

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.

North Cottesloe Primary School students have illustrated a book to learn about local Indigenous culture.

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.

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.

We’re developing a grant program to support Aboriginal community-controlled organisations (ACCOs) to deliver services to students in Western Australian public schools.

Use this information to understand the process for conducting research on or through our schools or sites.

Per capita grants are provided to assist non-government schools with costs of educating students.

How to propose to establish and register a new non-government school.

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.

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.

The full-time Kindergarten pilot will start in 2026, one year earlier than previously planned, to support young learners and their families in Western Australia.

It's an exciting and important milestone when your child goes to school for the first time.

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. 

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.

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.

Six students from Fitzroy Valley District High School were among the finalists in this year’s Young Originals art exhibition.

The Department of Education Annual Report 2024–25 was tabled in Parliament on 18 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.

A new certificate in teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages, recently celebrated its first intake of students.

Find information on becoming a school psychologist, the benefits available and how to apply for roles as a graduate or experienced psychologist. Learn about how you can ‘try out’ school psychology and find out more about the role from our free online events.

The challenge will help Western Australian school students discover the joy of generosity, and raise funds for Telethon.

Four public primary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for enhancing student achievement through teaching and learning excellence.

Be a part of something extraordinary and shape the future of young minds in Western Australia's vibrant public schools!

There were cheers heard among classrooms and school grounds this morning as the finalists for the WA Education Awards 2025 were announced.

Learn more about applying for adjusted conditions or an exemption for your child.

Find out about the application process to enrol in a Gifted and Talented program for overseas and interstate applicants and applicants on a visa.

Fun swimming lessons for children from 5 to 17 years of age.

New Zealand qualified teachers can apply to work in WA public schools, with plenty of relocation support and benefits included.

Four public secondary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards 2025 for their excellence in teaching and learning.

Join our free online events and discover why working in public education is an exciting and rewarding career.

We are offering 2 scholarships to support aspiring Aboriginal secondary teachers to complete a postgraduate or undergraduate qualification.

Western Australian schools with Aboriginal students in Years 10 to 12 can apply to deliver the Aboriginal School-Based Training (ASBT) program.

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.

Learn more about post-school options and career pathways for your child.

Four public schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards 2025 for their outstanding approach and responsibility to school leadership.

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.