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Volunteers like Val Tilbrook and Jacqui Archdale embody the spirit of our school communities.

Public schools follow the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline which lays out the Kindergarten to Year 10 curriculum for all Western Australian children.

A Fremantle program coordinator, focussed on achieving stronger academic outcomes for disengaged students, has been awarded the Department’s 2024 Women of Achievement Award.

Students at a Great Southern primary school are taking a hands-on approach to learning more about the local environment.

An Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) from a remote Kimberley school has received a Public Service Medal for being a system-wide voice and advocate for Ngarinyin culture.

A football excursion to Meekatharra has ignited excitement and community spirit.

Rostrata Primary School students and families have dug deep into their wallets and donated winter items to people in need.

The extraordinary talent of young musicians was on display at the annual Opus concert where audience members were treated to a night of creativity and joy.

A new category has been added to the Education Awards for 2024 that will allow incredible work and achievements in the wellbeing and learning area to be recognised.

A student Environment Action Team has taken to the beach in Broome to clean up marine litter with the aim of protecting the ocean.

A class of innovative Year 12 students have showcased their creativity and craftsmanship by building desk lamps out of recycled wood.

Award-winning artist and long-serving art teacher, Jill Ansell, has been named a finalist for the Archibald Prize for the second year in a row.

Our sustainability framework provides our direction to address economic, environmental and social issues.

Girrawheen Senior High School receives the Excellence in Teaching and Learning (Secondary) Award for 2022.

Shenton College receives the Excellence in School Leadership Award for 2022.

Four schools have been recognised for their innovative approaches to inclusivity as part of a new category in this year’s education awards.

Four public primary schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their dedication to providing students with the best learning experience.

Four West Australian public schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for their approach to leadership across the whole school.

Today, five public schools were recognised for their excellence in the areas of leadership, disability and inclusion, teaching and learning, and cultural responsiveness.

Secondary school students from across WA will have the chance to share their views and inform education policy after being appointed to the WA Student Council.

A Melville Senior High School graduate and budding software engineer has received WA’s highest education honour.

Perth student robotics stars have been invited to compete against teams from across the world in a robotics championship in Houston, Texas after shining at the national level.

Provides skills and knowledge that is required to perform effectively in the workplace.

You can make a difference by talking with your kids.

Comet Bay College will bring Anzac stories to life through a new augmented reality (AR) app to be launched on Anzac Day.

WA public school students are playing a starring role in the historic King’s Coronation.

An innovative Scitech program is helping change the way our students think about mathematics.

The 2023 Premier's Reading Challenge is being boosted by a huge injection of star power.

Our environmental strategy and plans have been implemented to offset the clearing of native vegetation and properly manage the future of the vegetation and fauna surrounding Wellard Village Primary School.

Explore the story behind the artwork in our strategic directions for public education in Western Australia.

Five female finalists who have made outstanding contributions to education have been named in the Department of Education’s Women of Achievement Award.

Rob Nail, Cape Naturaliste College

The students (and cattle!) of Denmark’s College of Agriculture shone at the recent Beverley Show, with the girls leading the way.

John Tonkin College students are becoming marine researchers to help develop a shellfish reef.

Bull Creek Primary School student Joanne Lee shone at the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee, winning the Years 3 to 4 category.

Madison Corsini, Western Australian College of Agriculture – Cunderdin

There may be times during your child’s education when they are absent from school.

An innovative WA program is giving students the chance to launch school projects into space.

Excitement is building ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, with WA students set to benefit from the spectacular global event on home soil.

Our schools offer a variety of programs to suit children and young people’s needs and future aspirations.

Most people run a mile when they see a spider, but teenager Michael Lun spends hours seeking them out.

Vasse Primary School students are embracing the school’s latest initiative – Chicken Club.

Proposed courses are assessed by the Department of Education.

Mother and daughter duo introduce Ballardong Noongar language and culture classes at Bruce Rock District High School.

Sixteen students from Bunbury travelled across Western Australia to take part in a life-changing on-country experience.

Keith Svendsen, Baldivis Secondary College

Bullsbrook College students designing shelters using recycled materials that would help animals survive a bushfire.

Year 5 Manning Primary School student Oliver Newman has won the Phillip Pendal Young Heritage Award, after writing a story about Como’s iconic fish and chip shop.

Students and staff from The Western Australia College of Agriculture in Harvey and Cunderdin have rallied together to support a farmer affected by devastating fires.

Northam Senior High School student Joshua Patrick took to the big stage to share his inspiring story and experience as a young carer.