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This week, we celebrate both National Volunteer Week and P&C WA Day.

The student community at Harmony Primary School have united to support a classmate battling chronic lung disease by participating in a Breathe Easy Yoga fundraiser.

This World Environment Day, 5 June 2025, students from Woodbridge Primary School are stepping up to raise awareness and drive action on protecting the environment through sustainability projects.

A John Curtin College of the Arts student has signed with a top talent agency from the USA to turn his passion for rugby into a promising career.

A new outdoor play space has been unveiled at Beenyup Primary School, targeting students in early childhood years.

We commit to creating supportive work environments for our staff. Find out how we make sure that our policymakers, leaders, line managers and staff make equity, diversity and inclusion part of every workday.

Four students from Como Secondary College have been selected for the prestigious AFL Next Generation Academy – a major milestone that celebrates multiculturalism, strengthens student engagement and reflects the power of sport in shaping futures.

Find out which awards and agreements cover our various staff groups.

TeamWA claimed 23 medals at the national 2025 WorldSkills National Championships, including seven from public schools.

It was all hands-on deck recently when students at Heathridge Primary School begun planting their new Miyawaki pocket forest.

A Perth Modern School student has been selected to assess his geographical knowledge and skills at an international competition in Bangkok, Thailand this month.

Thirty specialist hockey students from Como Secondary College had an incredible chance to show off their talent and skills on a huge international stage.

The agreement confirms up to $190 million of Commonwealth funding for Kindergarten in Western Australia.

Students from Albany Senior High School visited the Western Australian Space Science Education Centre (WASSEC) last month to learn about the viability of plants in space.

Students at Kent Street Senior High School celebrated NAIDOC Week 2025 with engaging activities.

The low interest loan scheme (LISS) assists non-government schools with capital development projects.

The Working with Children (WWC) Check is a compulsory criminal check for many people who work with children in Western Australia. The WWC Check is often required in addition to the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

An exhibition featuring 61 works from 2024 visual arts graduates is currently on display at the Art Gallery of Western Australia.

The future now looks bright for Bunbury’s blue swimmer crabs thanks to the diligent work of local science students.

Contact the school as early as possible if you have concerns. Talking to your child’s teacher, year coordinator, school administration or principal is the best place to start.

Term 3 is shaping up to be one filled with fun, recognition and meaningful moments across Western Australian schools.  

Our previous winners of the WA Education Awards.

Nominations are now open for the WA Education Awards 2025, with two new categories set to bring excitement among school communities.

Find out about the qualifications you need to become a teacher in WA. Learn about teacher registration, explore different pathways to becoming a teacher and discover areas of teaching that are in high demand.

Lesmurdie Senior High School principal Donna Gardiner is looking for a new maths and PE teacher after hers was offered a contract by AFL heavyweight club Essendon on Tuesday.

The Premier’s Reading Challenge is an annual literacy engagement program. The challenge was established in 2022 to encourage students to read more books, enjoy reading and improve literacy levels.

The Australian Early Development Census is a nationwide census that gathers information about young children's development.

A Warwick Senior High School graduate is packing his bags for Oxford University after winning the prestigious and highly sought after Rhodes Scholarship.

Academy Award winning filmmakers in the near future may be thanking a South West media teacher for her support along the way.

Find out about the Connected Community School trial.

Process for changing the registration of a non-government school.

Ellenbrook Secondary College’s exceptional vocational education and training (VET) program has again been recognised at the 2024 WorldSkills VETiS Regional Competition.

New and existing teachers can gain further qualifications to teach in additional specialist areas or move into a new area of teaching.

Melville Senior High School has unveiled its new $9.8 million state-of-the-art sports hall and STEM classrooms.

Sports, arts, academic and applied programs give children real-world skills and a head start in reaching their career goals.

Mia and Harley Grey have entered the Premier’s Reading Challenge Hall of Fame after placing as the top readers in their category for the third consecutive years.

A Goldfields teacher, who has been sharing First Nations language and stories with students on Country, has now written a book and also been involved with a short film.

Jordan, Xavier, Paige and Izzy couldn’t hide their smiles when they were named this year’s Little Telethon Stars.

Bannister Creek Primary School is one of six national finalists in the prestigious 2025 Narragunnawali Reconciliation in Education Awards.

Secondary Selective Entrance programs extend and enrich learning and let creative talents flourish.

A team of students from Belridge Secondary College did Western Australia proud on the global stage, placing fourth in the Girls in STEM Stock category in the Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP) Pro World Finals, in Chemnitz, Germany.

Two prospective secondary teachers from regional WA are this year’s recipients of the Bob Hawke Aboriginal Teacher Scholarships.

Gosnells Primary School’s education assistants have been recognised on the national stage in the 2025 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards.

Children from Kindergarten to Year 12 have a local public school. Find information about how to enrol, local-intake areas, enrolment options for visa holders and intensive English centres for children in the early stages of learning English.

Calista Primary School won this year’s FUSE Cup, claiming winning back-to-back titles.

The Department procures goods, services and community services to support the delivery of education to public school students in accordance with the State Supply Commission and Government procurement policies.

The Education Minister’s Running Challenge is an annual event where WA students and education staff are encouraged to embark on an exciting fitness journey.

Even the most seasoned entertainers might feel slightly out of their depth performing for an audience of 150 million people.

Forty newly-appointed principals from across Western Australia recently completed the Department’s two-day residential induction program.

Three WA public schools have been recognised for their innovation and commitment at this year’s WA Mental Health Awards.

Helping you give your children the best start in life.

Hedland Senior High School student Cadie Doyle was named the WA School-based Apprentice of the Year at the 2025 WA Training Awards.

A new $45.5 million primary school in the fast-growing northern suburb of Alkimos is another step closer, with construction now underway.

Children with a passion and commitment to learning a second language have the opportunity to develop their skills to an advanced level.

Children from country Western Australia with exceptional abilities have access to Gifted and Talented programs.

Children have the opportunity to shine in these innovative and challenging arts programs.

Find out about your child's Academic Selective Entrance Test (ASET) performance report, and how to respond to an offer of placement.

The temporary Regional Attraction and Retention Incentive is a major investment designed to attract and retain teachers, school administrators, school psychologists and lead school psychologists in some regional and remote locations.

The development of the new school is an exciting initiative that will greatly benefit local families and support the community into the future.

VacSwim enrolments close soon

Term 4 promises a meaningful and celebratory end to the school year for Western Australian schools.

Low-income families can get financial assistance with secondary school costs by applying for the Secondary Assistance Scheme (SAS).

information for Year 12 students, parents and caregivers ahead of Leavers WA 2025

Scholarships, grants and prizes for children in secondary school to help them achieve their education goals.

Four schools have been recognised for their outstanding work in supporting the diverse needs of students and creating communities where every student feels they belong.

Pemberton District High School is punching above its weight, with its Year 8 drama students earning a coveted place in the 2025 Act Belong Commit Yoh Fest State Finals this coming weekend.

All students applying for Gifted and Talented programs must sit the Academic Selective Entrance Test (ASET).

Follow the journey of the 2019 Premier's Anzac Student Tour.

A Perth primary school teacher who blends expert classroom practice with visionary leadership and a strong commitment to cultural inclusion has been named teacher of the year.

Seven amazing school communities and one outstanding teacher are celebrating today after being named winners in the WA Education Awards 2025.

Four exceptional public school teachers have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for their dedication to student outcomes.

The Remote Teaching Service is made up of 37 schools in remote Aboriginal communities and small towns across the Kimberley, Pilbara, Goldfields, and Midwest regions.

A crew of creative problem solvers from Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School will be hoping to strike gold in the national final of a prestigious STEM competition early next month.

World Teachers’ Day celebrates teachers across Australia to thank them for supporting, inspiring, educating and empowering students.