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Going bald in Broome for a cause
23 April
Two teachers from Broome Senior High School have made a bold commitment to breast cancer research, raising more than $11,000 through their Bald in Broome fundraising campaign.
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From Busselton to beyond
22 April
A quantum physicist and Busselton Senior High School alumnus is packing his bags for a leading international u...
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Term 2, 2026 important dates
21 April
Term 2 features a range of important dates, cultural observances and awareness events, offering schools valuab...
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Anzac spirit shines on
20 April
Ellenbrook Secondary College student Charlotte Tooby is about to take part in a special Anzac experience, flyi...
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Inkabee makes history
16 April
A Perth secondary school student has become the youngest artist to take on triple j’s Like a Version.
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Bell rings to start work on inner-city primary school
14 April
Work has started on a new inner-city primary school in East Perth after recent development approval of the pla...
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Students very much up for debate
08 April
Three public secondary school students will represent Western Australia at the 2026 National Schools' Debating...
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Future first aiders at Yandeyarra
01 April
Eight students from Yandeyarra Remote Community School have taken their knowledge of safety to another level a...
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John Tonkin College students flex mussels
30 March
The mussels of Mandurah are acting as the ‘canaries in the coal mine’ for local waterways through an innovativ...
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Paws for applause
27 March
A Bayswater Primary School student has been recognised on the national stage for her tireless advocacy and com...
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Kelmscott students enjoying new facilities
25 March
With new and upgraded STEM, sports, music and performing arts facilities, Kelmscott Senior High School student...
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Affordable and healthy lunches on more school menus
24 March
Public schools will benefit from a $10 million investment to improve school canteens and expand access to heal...
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A new chapter begins
23 March
Young readers are being called on to again turn the pages for the Premier’s Reading Challenge, which kicks off...
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Grants encourage students to walk, wheel and ride to school
20 March
Fifty-one WA schools will look to boost riding skills, improve bike and walking access and build transport inf...
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Skye’s the limit for Muay Thai contender
19 March
Coodanup College student Skye Branson is poised and ready to strike, heading to Queensland this weekend to fig...
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Late call, strong finish
18 March
Former Churchlands Senior High School student Sidney Stephens reached the pinnacle of her sport when she earne...
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Read. Feed. Compete.
17 March
More than 60 students start their day at Gibbs Street Primary School with a free breakfast, a game of handball...
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A journey of remembrance
16 March
For John Curtin College of the Arts Year 11 student Amy Newton-Norris, the 2026 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour w...
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WA students full throttle for STEM racing finals
13 March
While most eyes were on the Albert Park racetrack for the Australian Grand Prix, students from around the coun...
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Roebourne redevelopment completed ahead of schedule
12 March
Students at Roebourne District High School started the new school year in upgraded facilities, following the c...
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Ambitious Hana skates into the record books
11 March
Hana Bath says determination is her secret weapon in her quest to skate for Australia at the 2030 French Alps...
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Mindarie building strong TEAM
10 March
Mindarie students continue to kick goals, both in and out of the classroom, after a program designed to suppor...
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Singing award nomination for Auslan interpreter
06 March
Luke Eastman is an Auslan interpreter who performs with Perth indie band Alter Boy as a performance signer.
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Winner paves way for inclusion
05 March
Patricia Levitzke-Gray, from Shenton College Deaf Education Centre, has won the 2026 Director General’s Women...
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Top 30 spots A-major achievement
03 March
Three former Western Australian public school students are chasing their dreams on national television after e...
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Embedding Yawuru language and culture at school
26 February
A teacher dedicated to sharing language and culture is a finalist for the Department of Education’s 2026 Women...
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Students find magic in storytelling
24 February
Students across Western Australia are learning how to build their own books, while also raising funds for thei...
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Patti shines light on Auslan
23 February
Patricia Levitzke-Gray has been recognised as a finalist for the 2026 Women of Achievement Award for her leade...
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WA's Next Star
20 February
Former Caralee Community School and Willetton Senior High School student Luke Paul has made Australian basketb...
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From science lab to Women of Achievement finalist
19 February
Championing curiosity, confidence and opportunity in STEM, Laboratory Technician Jane Alexander from Joseph Ba...
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Barista training helps Exmouth students with daily grind
18 February
Students at Exmouth District High School can now master a macchiato and learn to pour a perfect flat white fol...
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Finalist inspired most by her students
17 February
Putting others first inspired an education career for Principal Alison Parolo, a finalist in the Department’s...
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Rob Riley Memorial Prize awarded to WA’s top Aboriginal students
13 February
Sienna McLaren and Callum Hudman graduated secondary school last year with an additional honour to display as...
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Students score big with footy favourites
13 February
With all eyes on Perth this weekend for the blockbuster AFL Origin match, young rising stars had the chance to...
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Award finalist driven to make a difference
12 February
An education assistant’s dedication to supporting students, families and staff has been recognised in the Depa...
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State-of-the-art upgrade for Duncraig Senior High School
11 February
Students at Duncraig Senior High School are now enjoying their new science and English blocks.
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2026 Women of Achievement Award finalists announced
10 February
Five outstanding women have today been announced as finalists for the 2026 Women of Achievement Award.
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Epic albatross helps Kortni claim un-fore-gettable win
09 February
Imagine making an albatross, golf’s rarest of birds, on the final hole to win a tournament by one shot.
Sunrise over two new schools
06 February
Two new public schools opened their doors to students for the first time on day one of this term.
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Supporting community access to school sporting facilities
05 February
Public schools and local sporting organisations across Western Australia will share in more than $1.4 million...
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Kindy milestone
04 February
A special cohort of students at five public schools has marked a double milestone this week, starting school f...
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Term 1 important dates
03 February
With a range of important dates, cultural observances and awareness days scheduled across Term 1, schools have...
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My first day
02 February
The start of a new school year brings many firsts. For many, it’s their first day of Kindergarten. For many mo...
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From the east coast to the Pilbara
30 January
Eight eager teachers have made the exciting cross-country journey from the eastern states of Australia to the...
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PALS welcomed at Fairview Primary
28 January
Fairview Primary School in Collie is one of 16 WA schools to benefit from a grant program aimed at promoting A...
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Back-to-back acknowledgements
27 January
Department of Education stalwart John Marrapodi PSM OAM was recognised on the Australia Day 2026 Honours List,...
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Grants reducing waste in schools
27 January
More than $150,000 has been awarded to WA schools to help reduce waste, with more money still up for grabs.
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Strong culture, global connections
22 January
“Empowering, affirming and transformative”. This is how Lieshia Green described her experience as a delegate...
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Sharing Aboriginal culture through VR
21 January
Students and staff at Halls Creek District High School are connecting people to Aboriginal culture and preserv...
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50yo rust-bucket no match for country kid with YouTube
19 January
An 11-year-old watching YouTube might not be uncommon, but one using the platform to learn the mechanical skil...
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Upgrades boost learning spaces
15 January
Significant upgrades at three WA public schools are finished providing modern, purpose-built learning spaces.
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Remote school’s remarkable talent for art
12 January
Fitzroy Valley District High School left its mark on the national arts stage in 2025, with students earning to...
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Singing superstars
08 January
Perth primary school students are taking part in a program with West Australian Opera to develop their confide...
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Creating calm at Harrisdale Primary School
06 January
When Deputy Principal Paula Boyd noticed an increasing number of students with higher sensory needs and anxiet...
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Diving into a swim teacher career
02 January
Students at Coodanup College have participated in a unique Training to Employment Pathway Pilot.
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Innovative educator bridging culture and technology
30 December
Mt Lockyer Primary School teacher, Carly Mayfield was named outstanding regional role model at the 2025 Women...
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Student Olympic change makers
29 December
Two Western Australian students have let their voices shine at the Olympic Change-Maker National Summit in Can...
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Cheer squad goals
23 December
Greenwood College’s cheer team claimed first place in their division at the Australian All Star Cheerleading F...
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Public school students win top education award
22 December
An aspiring engineer and a future electrotechnology electrician, both public school graduates, have been award...
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Shenton shines
22 December
The first cohort of Shenton College students to participate in a life-changing program for their entire second...
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Student voice powers award win for Broome Residential College
19 December
Broome Residential College’s ‘My place, my future’ campaign won the Commissioner for Children and Young People...
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Gifted and Talented alumni are making their mark
17 December
From ballet studios to engineering labs and even the glamorous Academy Awards stage, Western Australia’s Gifte...
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Kimberley Round-Up caps off a memorable year
15 December
Almost 200 Year 6 students from across the Kimberley marked the end of primary school by attending the remarka...
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Joondalup Education Support Centre recognised for sustainability leadership
12 December
Joondalup Education Support Centre has claimed the schools category in the 2025 WasteSorted Awards, which reco...
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Student council welcomes new leaders
11 December
A new cohort of 16 exceptional students has been chosen to join the Western Australia Student Council.
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Innovation wins praise and prizes
10 December
From hot dog warnings to migrating crab sweepers, these are some of the creative solutions to real world probl...
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Picton’s look back in time
09 December
Picton Primary School staff and students were transported to the past when they opened a time capsule that was...
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Talented artist recognised in the 2025 Shaun Tan Award
08 December
Western Australia’s next generation of artists have been celebrated at the 2025 Shaun Tan Award for Young Arti...
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Grace rises with the tide
05 December
Grace Sharma, a Year 10 student at Perth Modern School shone at the recent National History Challenge, picking...
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South West students shine at Scitech Challenge Days
04 December
Students from South West Regional PEAC edged out teams from 44 primary schools across Western Australia at Sci...
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Cooper’s continental shift
28 November
Coastal Lakes College student, Cooper Dunlop, has signed with Dutch cycling development team Gepla Watersley R...
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Harrisdale Handlebars get moving for Movember
24 November
Midnight cheese toasties and country music singalongs in the early morning hours will spur on a team of Harris...
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Lights, camera, learning!
19 November
The way that Floreat Park Primary School is building a professional learning culture has gained international...
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Science superstar
18 November
Willetton Senior High School science teacher Nathan Curnow has been named STEM Educator of the Year (Schools)...
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Minister’s Teacher of the Year 2025
17 November
A Perth primary school teacher who blends expert classroom practice with visionary leadership and a strong com...
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WA Education Awards 2025 winners announced
17 November
Seven amazing school communities and one outstanding teacher are celebrating today after being named winners i...
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Keeping schools beautiful
13 November
A beautiful mural painted by Williams Primary School students has been selected as a state finalist for the Pa...
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2026 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour ambassadors announced
11 November
The ten ambassadors who will represent Western Australian schools for the 2026 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour ha...
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2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in disability and inclusion
10 November
Four schools have been recognised for their outstanding work in supporting the diverse needs of students and c...
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Serving up success
10 November
The School Breakfast Program has been expanded to meet the nutritional needs of more students, more often.
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2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in school leadership
06 November
Four public schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards 2025 for their outstanding approach and re...
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Kalgoorlie-Boulder STEM team up for the challenge in national final
05 November
A crew of creative problem solvers from Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School will be hoping to strike gold...
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Help crown top science gong’s People’s Choice Award winner
03 November
Four public school staff have been acknowledged at this year’s Premier’s Science Awards.
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Taking a victory lap
03 November
The Education Minister’s Running Challenge has wrapped up its third year, with a presentation event taking pla...
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Hats off to teachers
31 October
World Teachers’ Day celebrates teachers across Australia to thank them for supporting, inspiring, educating an...
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Teaching runs in the family
31 October
Today is World Teachers’ Day today and we’re shining a light on a father-daughter duo who are teaching togethe...
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2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in early childhood education
30 October
Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their excellence in early childhood...
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Ramped up for boccia
29 October
A Year 8 student at Applecross Senior High School can now fully participate in a sport he loves thanks to two...
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2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Minister’s Teacher of the Year
28 October
Four exceptional public school teachers have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for their dedication t...
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Making their own way
27 October
Newton Moore Education Support Centre students have been developing essential life skills to better prepare th...
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2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in cultural responsiveness
23 October
Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards 2025 for their approach to cultural resp...
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All you need to know about Leavers WA 2025
22 October
information for Year 12 students, parents and caregivers ahead of Leavers WA 2025
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Pemberton students to shine on state stage at YOH Fest
22 October
Pemberton District High School is punching above its weight, with its Year 8 drama students earning a coveted...
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Robots at the ready
21 October
Students from two public high schools have excelled when they put their robotic skills to the test in the annu...
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Bike rides benefit Butler students
16 October
Friday bike rides are the highlight of the week at Butler College as education support students and staff embr...
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2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in teaching and learning – secondary
15 October
Four public secondary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards 2025 for their excellence in tea...
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Term 4 important dates
13 October
Term 4 promises a meaningful and celebratory end to the school year for Western Australian schools.
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A celebration of kids helping kids
10 October
More than $100,000 was raised by Western Australian kids, for West Australian kids during the 2025 Premier’s T...
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2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in wellbeing and learning
09 October
Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their approach to wellbeing and lear...
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Induction program welcomes cohort of 40 new principals
07 October
Forty newly-appointed principals from across Western Australia recently completed the Department’s two-day res...
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2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in teaching and learning – primary
02 October
Four public primary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for enhancing student achievement...
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Puppeteers at work
01 October
Doubleview Primary School students let their imaginations run wild when making their very own no-sew puppets u...
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New primary school in Alkimos to open in 2027
30 September
A new $45.5 million primary school in the fast-growing northern suburb of Alkimos is another step closer, with...
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Hedland student named 2025 WA apprentice of the year
26 September
Hedland Senior High School student Cadie Doyle was named the WA School-based Apprentice of the Year at the 202...
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Schools stand out at Mental Health Awards
26 September
Three WA public schools have been recognised for their innovation and commitment at this year’s WA Mental Heal...
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Young voices to hit the right note
24 September
The combined voices of almost 4,500 students from 96 public primary schools will fill the Perth High Performan...
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WA Education Awards 2025 finalists announced
23 September
There were cheers heard among classrooms and school grounds this morning as the finalists for the WA Education...
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Accredited Aboriginal Languages Teacher Training launched in WA
22 September
A new certificate in teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages, recently celebrated its first i...
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Southern River students steal the show
19 September
Even the most seasoned entertainers might feel slightly out of their depth performing for an audience of 150 m...
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Digging in to bush food learning
18 September
Kambalda West District High School’s Year 3 students rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty during...
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Regional stars shine to earn scholarship
17 September
Two prospective secondary teachers from regional WA are this year’s recipients of the Bob Hawke Aboriginal Tea...
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A peek at peak performance training
16 September
Specialist sport program students from Butler College and Belridge Secondary College were recently treated to...
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Double honour for Gosnells Primary School’s education assistants
15 September
Gosnells Primary School’s education assistants have been recognised on the national stage in the 2025 Australi...
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Library officer checks out an award
12 September
Booragoon Primary School library officer Brooke Donabie has been acknowledged at this year’s Library Board Awa...
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A world of knowledge
11 September
Nikitha Balram, from Perth Modern School, has shown off her outstanding geographical knowledge, ranking first...
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Public schools shine at Australian Education Awards
10 September
Joseph Banks Secondary College and Chrissy Marcelli from West Leeming Primary School have claimed their respec...
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Belridge racers cooking with gas
08 September
A team of students from Belridge Secondary College did Western Australia proud on the global stage, placing fo...
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A trial of schools as community hubs
05 September
Four Western Australian public schools have been selected for a transformative 4-year trial that will connect...
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Primary school named finalist in reconciliation in education awards
04 September
Bannister Creek Primary School is one of six national finalists in the prestigious 2025 Narragunnawali Reconci...
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Sharing stories of culture and language
03 September
A Goldfields teacher, who has been sharing First Nations language and stories with students on Country, has no...
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The young heroes lighting up Telethon 2025
03 September
Jordan, Xavier, Paige and Izzy couldn’t hide their smiles when they were named this year’s Little Telethon Stars.
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Talented Young Originals
02 September
Six students from Fitzroy Valley District High School were among the finalists in this year’s Young Originals...
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Halls of Fame for sibling readers
29 August
Mia and Harley Grey have entered the Premier’s Reading Challenge Hall of Fame after placing as the top readers...
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AFL whistleblower inspires students
28 August
For footy-mad students at North Harrisdale Primary School, best-on-ground at the West Coast-Adelaide clash ear...
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Full-time Kindergarten pilot to start 2026
28 August
The free full-time Kindergarten pilot has been brought forward to start in 2026, a year earlier than planned,...
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Principal speaks the language of inclusion
25 August
Collier Primary School principal Emma Bancroft has been nominated for a national humanitarian award for her wo...
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Sparking curiosity and creativity
14 August
Davallia Primary School students used a recent STEAM Week to focus on how they could create a more sustainable...
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From coop to catwalk
12 August
Vasse Primary School staff and students clucked with excitement as one of their own got to strut her stuff in...
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Navigating teens and tech: lessons for parents from Netflix’s Adolescence
11 August
If you've recently watched the Netflix series Adolescence, you might have found yourself deep in conversation...
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Inspiring the next generation of space explorers
05 August
Students across Australia are invited to be inspired by space industry professionals during free online excurs...
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Re-opened for learning
01 August
Comet Bay College officially reopened its newly rebuilt Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) and English bloc...
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Nominations open for WA Education Awards 2025
25 July
Nominations are now open for the WA Education Awards 2025, with two new categories set to bring excitement amo...
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Lights, camera, action!
24 July
Dardanup Primary School students donned their filmmaker hats and learnt how to produce, film and edit a short...
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Term 3 important dates
23 July
Term 3 is shaping up to be one filled with fun, recognition and meaningful moments across Western Australian s...
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Bunbury students safeguarding future of crabs
22 July
The future now looks bright for Bunbury’s blue swimmer crabs thanks to the diligent work of local science stud...
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Hit the ground running
21 July
Students can win some of the thousands of dollars in prizes that are up for grabs each week of Term 3, just by...
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Year 12 talents on display at the Art Gallery
18 July
An exhibition featuring 61 works from 2024 visual arts graduates is currently on display at the Art Gallery of...
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Students become rescue ready
17 July
Year 8 students from the South West teamed up with emergency service crews last month to take part in realisti...
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Turning vision loss into strength
15 July
Albany-based Education Assistant, Mikayla Camp, has been recognised at the 2025 VisAbility Awards for her outs...
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Students unite for NAIDOC Week
11 July
Students at Kent Street Senior High School celebrated NAIDOC Week 2025 with engaging activities.
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Growing beyond Earth
10 July
Students from Albany Senior High School visited the Western Australian Space Science Education Centre (WASSEC)...
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Students take audience on a journey through time and space at Opus 2025
09 July
A celebration of musical talent and creativity filled the Cyril Tyler Auditorium at Perth Modern School as stu...
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Tech heroes recognised
09 July
A Workplace Learning Logbook mobile application, developed by staff at Mindarie Secondary College, was just on...
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A Thai-riffic journey ahead
08 July
A Perth Modern School student has been selected to assess his geographical knowledge and skills at an internat...
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Music, magic and courage
04 July
A Year 6 student has transformed a year of joy, challenge and adventure into a published book that celebrates...
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Student researchers in the field
01 July
Albany Senior High School students have taken to the field, researching the impact of heat on local seagrass.
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Traditional ceremony marks opening of new bush garden
27 June
The first stage of a new bush garden recently was unveiled at Baldivis Secondary College, the occasion kicked...
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Heathridge Garden Gurus making sustainable attainable
26 June
It was all hands-on deck recently when students at Heathridge Primary School begun planting their new Miyawaki...
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Big win for WorldSkills students
25 June
TeamWA claimed 23 medals at the national 2025 WorldSkills National Championships, including seven from public...
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WA educators recognised on national stage
24 June
Ashdale Secondary College and West Leeming Primary School science specialist, Chrissy Marcelli, have been reco...
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Students kick major goals
19 June
Four students from Como Secondary College have been selected for the prestigious AFL Next Generation Academy –...
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Truckloads of fun
18 June
A new outdoor play space has been unveiled at Beenyup Primary School, targeting students in early childhood ye...
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Hockey students test their skills
17 June
Thirty specialist hockey students from Como Secondary College had an incredible chance to show off their talen...
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Football rising star makes her mark
16 June
Comet Bay College Year 11 student, Charlie Fletcher, was named in the All-Australian team following a sensatio...
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Out of this world patch work on display
10 June
A Year 12 student from Kalamunda Senior High School won the Out of This World Talent: Mission Patch Design Com...
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Book-loving alien lands in the Midwest
09 June
Book-loving alien, Dewey Dex, has returned for this year’s Premier’s Reading Challenge.
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Woodbridge waste warriors
05 June
This World Environment Day, 5 June 2025, students from Woodbridge Primary School are stepping up to raise awar...
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Students farewell a Lawley legend
04 June
Students and staff from Mount Lawley Senior High School have honoured the memory of ‘Lawley legend’, Arthur Le...
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A ceremony of remembrance for Aboriginal Anzacs
03 June
Hundreds of students from the Follow the Dream program converged on Kings Park during Reconciliation Week to h...
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Equestrian excellence
30 May
Three students from Western Australian College of Agriculture in Morawa were among the few WA public schools t...
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Yoga for young lungs
28 May
The student community at Harmony Primary School have united to support a classmate battling chronic lung disea...
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Pitch perfect
26 May
A South West school band has achieved success on the national stage, becoming the first WA band to win both a...
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Celebrating the heart of our schools
23 May
This week, we celebrate both National Volunteer Week and P&C WA Day.
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School community supporting mindfulness
21 May
A passionate educator, and mother of three, who has embraced the power of yoga, is encouraging students and pa...
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WA student tackles success
19 May
A John Curtin College of the Arts student has signed with a top talent agency from the USA to turn his passion...
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A powerful role model
16 May
Leeming Senior High School science teacher Jackson Stubberfield is preparing to represent Australia at the Wor...
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Kids helping kids make a difference
15 May
Poynter Primary School in Duncraig became a vibrant sea of capes and masks recently when around 500 students a...
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Young WA student sprints to victory
13 May
A West Australian schoolgirl is the fastest female in Australia in her age group.
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Cycle of success
09 May
Two Coastal Lakes College students are celebrating strong performances at the Australian Junior Track National...
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From Manjimup to the Moon
30 April
Jaxon Liebeck, a 2016 graduate from Manjimup Senior High School, returned to the classroom where it all began,...
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Exploring a future in STEM
28 April
More than 150 students from 10 different schools attended an event at Southern River College last term to expl...
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Turning refuse into produce
24 April
Students at Dalwallinu District High School have stepped up their successful sustainability efforts from 2024.
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Pedal to the metal for youth mental health
17 April
A cycling enthusiast from the Department of Education, who has been a driving force in helping to raise funds...
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AFL icon encourages students to be resilient
14 April
Courageous AFL icon and the 2025 Australian of the Year, Neale Daniher, this week inspired more than 200 WA st...
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Marmion students design a sustainable future
11 April
Two teams of Marmion Primary School students claimed placings in a recent competition to design a sustainable...
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Learning from the pros
10 April
Drama students at John Curtin College of Arts have been learning from the best through a special workshop with...
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Squats that make a difference
08 April
A group of passionate teachers and community members have raised thousands of dollars to support the National...
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Paging all readers: it’s time for the next challenge
07 April
The 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge kicks off today, a greater prize bucket up for grabs for eager book worms.
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Running for wildlife protection
04 April
Six Gilmore College staff’s daily exercising among nature has helped to raise money for wildlife protection an...
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Jolimont recycling effort a peg above
02 April
This year, Jolimont Primary School students are leading an inspiring sustainability initiative Plastic to Pegs...
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Shenton College students provide helping hands
31 March
For the past decade, students from Shenton College have been a driving force in helping to improve the lives o...
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Riding for an important cause
28 March
A dedicated Perth school deputy principal has been raising money for cancer research and prevention through cy...
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Students return to the surf
26 March
After almost three decades away, Cowaramup Primary School Year 5 and 6 students have donned their wet suits an...
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Shooting star sets her sights on success
24 March
Pinjarra Senior High School’s Harper Floyd has been selected to join Shooting Australia’s prestigious Junior P...
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New beginnings: Overseas educators settle into WA schools
20 March
Sixty teachers from overseas are now calling Western Australia home, bringing their expertise, passion and fre...
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Connection to Japanese culture leads student on tour
19 March
India Baker, from Woodvale Secondary College, is excited to embark on a journey that will deepen her growing k...
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Rallying behind our young athletes
18 March
Perth Modern School student, Chelsea Wu created history recently when she competed at the 2025 World Table Ten...
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Cutting edge technology for Broome students
17 March
A new STEM room equipped with advanced technology is benefitting students at Broome Senior High School
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New life skills on aisle one
13 March
Students at Dianella Secondary College Education Support Centre are getting a hands-on learning experience at...
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Cutting-edge facilities open at Eaton Community College
12 March
Eaton Community College students started Term 1 with a brand-new $8.2 million design and technology block, del...
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Prescription for success: Students excel in Young Doctor Essay Competition
11 March
Perth Modern School students, Samantha See and Porshia Fernando, have claimed the first two places in the 2025...
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Passionate storyteller honoured in WA Women’s Hall of Fame
10 March
A passionate storyteller and extraordinary leader who is the driving force behind communications initiatives i...
In the news
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Winner driving force behind cultural inclusion in education
06 March
An empowering educator, who has dedicated decades to advocacy and equity in education, has taken out the 2025...
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Breaking down language barriers early
05 March
A special multicultural pre-school program in Balga is proving that language doesn’t have to be a barrier to a...
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Teacher librarian building a legacy of literacy
04 March
A passionate educator dedicated to fostering literacy education and inclusion has been named a finalist for th...
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Match point win in Minecraft competition
03 March
Denmark Senior High School student wins national Esports award for their creativity and innovation.
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Award finalist celebrated for improving resilience and confidence
28 February
A student support officer at Margaret River Senior High School has been recognised for her outstanding contrib...
Public school life
Swimming for a cause
27 February
A determined Perth swimmer is taking on an epic challenge to raise money for sick kids while inspiring her sch...
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Educator empowers students to dream big
26 February
A passionate educator and advocate for equity in education, Dr Jennet Hansen has been named a finalist for the...
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Graduates gift a love of reading
25 February
The 2024 graduates from Bicton Primary School left their peers with a parting gift that’s a bit different, a n...
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Dedicated and caring foundation principal recognised
24 February
An inspiring principal who is deeply respected for her compassion and innovative approaches has been named a f...
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Student's learnings had lasting impact on award finalist
21 February
A principal education officer committed to driving change in the public education system has been recognised i...
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Lesmurdie maths teacher heads to the AFL
19 February
Lesmurdie Senior High School principal Donna Gardiner is looking for a new maths and PE teacher after hers was...
Events and initiatives
Public school life
Students chance to design space suit patch
18 February
WA students are invited to design mission patches that will feature on astronaut suits.
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Decades of dedication recognised
17 February
Vicki Delves has been a driving force in WA sport for more than 30 years.
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2024 Rob Riley Memorial Prize winners announced
14 February
Two aspiring health professionals have been named the highest-achieving Aboriginal graduates of 2024, taking o...
In the news
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Test debut for former cricket program graduate
13 February
Belridge Secondary College is leading the way in inspiring young students to pursue their sporting careers thr...
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2025 Women of Achievement Award finalists announced
11 February
Five outstanding female employees have been recognised for their significant contribution to public education...
In the news
Help needed to get kids to school safely
11 February
As the school year begins, it’s not just students who are preparing to head back, but traffic wardens across W...
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Roebuck Primary School leads sustainability with award-winning project
10 February
Roebuck Primary School’s Environment Student Action Team will lead an inspiring school and community sustainab...
Public school life
Students learn big at arts festival
06 February
Mount Lawley Senior High school students are thrilled to head back to school for 2025 as they partner with Aus...
Public school life
Beat the heat from day one
04 February
There are some extremely high temperatures forecast in parts of WA for the first week of school.
Public school life
Easing first-day nerves
03 February
For some students heading into the 2025 school year, it will be the first time they’ve stepped onto a primary...
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Honours for excellent educators and legendary leaders
29 January
Three notable contributors to public education in WA were recognised on Australia Day, with prestigious nation...
Public school life
Student podcast encourages peers to Step Up and Shine
08 January
Three Year 6 students from Harrisdale Primary School are making waves with an innovative podcast.
Events and initiatives
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Ellenbrook hoists shield again
06 January
Ellenbrook Secondary College’s exceptional vocational education and training (VET) program has again been reco...
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Riding a wave of success
30 December
Margaret River Senior High School students dominated the Mark Richards Shield school surfing divisions of the...
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Plastic fantastic
27 December
Two of our regional schools have taken our honours in respective categories of the rECOnstructed Art Competiti...
Events and initiatives
Students launch off to destination Mars
24 December
As the school year came to an end, WA’s schools were rushing to leave Earth behind to travel into space by exp...
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A winning passion for outdoor ed
23 December
A passion for outdoor education has earned Mindarie Senior College teacher Ashleigh Weyer the 2024 Outdoors WA...
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Ready, VET, gold!
19 December
John Curtin College of the Arts (JCCA) has claimed gold in the School Pathways to VET Award at the 2024 Austra...
In the news
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Public school students win top education honour
18 December
Two outstanding public school graduates — one set on joining the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the other who ho...
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Calista on another level
17 December
Calista Primary School won this year’s FUSE Cup, claiming winning back-to-back titles.
Events and initiatives
Making a splash in STEM
16 December
Students from Cloverdale Education Support Centre have found a creative way to tackle a common rainy-day troub...
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Bagus language teacher wins national award
13 December
An Indonesian language teacher who educates isolated students across the state has taken out a top award.
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Leaders recognised for public sector excellence
13 December
Former Director General, Lisa Rodgers PSM, has been awarded a prestigious public sector award for being a resp...
Events and initiatives
New group of student leaders announced for WA Student Council
12 December
The latest cohort of exceptional students have been selected to join the Western Australia Student Council.
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WA students shine on Yale stage
11 December
Three West Australian students excelled at the World Scholars Cup at Yale University last month, picking up a...
In the news
Bluey creator lets knowledge off the leash at WA Education Awards
10 December
From the mind of an outback Queensland dad, Bluey is Joe Brumm’s third child depicting modern Australian paren...
Events and initiatives
Melville’s new facilities ready for ‘25
05 December
Melville Senior High School has unveiled its new $9.8 million state-of-the-art sports hall and STEM classrooms.
Events and initiatives
Schools on the move
04 December
Three Western Australian schools held their inaugural School Open Streets events, closing off local streets to...
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It’s cool to be kind
02 December
Small acts of kindness have taken Goomalling Primary School student Tyrel Glatz all the way to Sydney, where h...
Public school life
Roleystone redevelopment begins
29 November
Construction has begun on a significant redevelopment at Roleystone Community College.
Events and initiatives
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Prizes for innovative young minds
27 November
Halls Head students who designed a purpose-built “house on wheels” have taken out the Minister’s Innovation Ch...
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Students on song
26 November
Students at an Armadale primary school have taken out a national songwriting prize for their musical piece abo...
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Public school life
Championing food security
19 November
Year 9 Geography students at John Forrest Secondary College have again championed the CARAD (Centre for Asylum...
Events and initiatives
Marathon relay efforts changing lives
18 November
Students and staff from Warwick Senior High School certainly put their best feet forward at this year’s Cancer...
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Prize for pelican piece
13 November
Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre students have been awarded the Alcoa Primary School Award at the Cas...
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Public school life
Students to travel to Japan for Anzac tour
11 November
Ten students have been selected for a once-in-a-lifetime tour to deepen their understanding of the Anzac legacy.
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Public school life
WA Education Awards 2024 winners announced
11 November
Six outstanding schools from across the state are celebrating today after being named winners in the WA Educat...
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Active superstars run to success
06 November
Another successful Education Minister’s Running Challenge has reached the finish line, with more participation...
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2024 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in teaching and learning (secondary)
05 November
Four public secondary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for the way they prepare student...
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WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in teaching and learning (primary)
03 November
Four public primary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for their commitment to providing...
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WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in school leadership
01 November
Four West Australian public schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards 2024 for taking an inclusi...
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Public school life
Inaugural scholarship awarded to Perth educator
31 October
A Perth educator has been awarded an inaugural scholarship to study a Master of Education Leadership overseas.
Events and initiatives
In the news
Generations connect through milestone birthday
30 October
Students past and present from one of Perth’s oldest primary schools have come together to celebrate a milesto...
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WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in cultural responsiveness
28 October
Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their approach to cultural responsiv...
Public school life
Celebrating World Teachers’ Day
25 October
World Teachers’ Day is celebrated across Australia today to thank educators for their unwavering passion and d...
Events and initiatives
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Young readers bound for success
24 October
The chapter has closed on another record-breaking Premier’s Reading Challenge.
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WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in wellbeing and learning
23 October
Four schools have been recognised for their incredible work and achievements in supporting the wellbeing of st...
Events and initiatives
In the news
Making history one step at a time
21 October
Rockingham Senior High School sets the standard for community engagement with its Try-A-Thon named the most su...
Events and initiatives
In the news
Singing in Quay
18 October
Elizabeth Quay was a sight to behold when more than 1,300 West Australian students came together to sing and d...
New Director General appointed
17 October
Jay Peckitt has been announced as the new Director General for the Department of Education.
Events and initiatives
Public school life
Age is just a number
14 October
An early childhood teacher has brought aged-care residents into her kindergarten class to encourage mutual enr...
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WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in disability and inclusion
11 October
Four schools have been recognised for creating an inclusive school environment.
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Margaret River Senior High School rides the wave to victory
09 October
Margaret River Senior High School has once again dominated the competition, claiming the Champion School Title...
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Public school life
From space to sea
08 October
Students from a Waikiki school have taken out a prize for their research project designed to boost the local p...
In the news
Public school life
Perth school graduate lands Hollywood gig
04 October
A former Mount Lawley Senior High School performing arts student has landed a role in a major Hollywood movie...
Events and initiatives
Singing sensations
02 October
Hilton Primary School students have sung loud and proud for the world premiere of a new children’s stage show...
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Waste winners
01 October
West Australian public schools have been recognised for creating innovative waste practices and solutions.
Events and initiatives
In the news
Awesome foursome named 2024 Little Telethon Stars
30 September
When Nate, Nazeem, Florence, and Charlee were announced as this year’s Little Telethon Stars, they couldn’t co...
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WA education assistance team earns prestigious award for outstanding work
27 September
The Ocean Reef Senior High School Education Assistant team has received top honours as the 2024 Australian Tea...
Public school life
Canning Vale's heart of gold
25 September
If acts of kindness were an Olympic sport, Canning Vale Primary School teacher Belinda Johnston would take hom...
In the news
Praise for Paralympians
18 September
The buzz has settled from Paris 2024, but the mark our former public school students left on their sports will...
Events and initiatives
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Geography students on top of the world
17 September
Seven public school students have solidified themselves as the best in the state for their respective year gro...
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Two WA educators among national teaching award winners
16 September
Two WA public school teachers have been recognised as being among the most inspiring in the country.
Events and initiatives
Mid West music students shine in Sydney
12 September
Geraldton Schools Combined Band can put Sydney Opera House on their performance resume after showcasing their...
In the news
Tagging along with emergency services
11 September
It’s usually a cause of concern when any emergency services show up to a school. But that was certainly not th...
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WA Education Awards finalists announced
10 September
From schools in the golden fields of the Wheatbelt and red earth of the Pilbara, to bustling metro schools, th...
Public school life
Pedalling to success
09 September
Students from a remote community school have undertaken a spectacular bike journey to one of the Kimberley’s m...
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Educators shine at school network awards
06 September
A network of schools located in the Pilbara celebrated its dedicated educators and staff at the annual Karrath...
In the news
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Rising music talent unearthed
06 September
Former Ellenbrook Secondary College student, Mariae Cassandra, has catapulted onto the national stage after wi...
In the news
Public school life
Paw-some authors share language and culture
05 September
Students living in one of Australia’s most remote communities have written and illustrated a bilingual picture...
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AFL crowns Pinjarra teacher king of the pack
04 September
The AFL footy finals start this Thursday night, but a Pinjarra high school teacher is already celebrating vict...
Public school life
From beakers to books
29 August
A school lab tech has swapped her safety goggles for reading glasses as she enters the world of book publishing.
Events and initiatives
Public school life
Professors in the making
29 August
West Australian school students with aspirations to become the next generation of medical professionals had th...
In the news
Public school life
Reaching new heights
26 August
Students from Melville Senior High School now have a clearer flight path into a career in aviation thanks to a...
Events and initiatives
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Framing the future
21 August
Time is running out to view the 2024 Young Originals exhibition, which showcases the incredible talent of emer...
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Warwick engineers a Premier Science Award win
20 August
Ashdale Secondary College already offers a terrific science-based specialist program through its STEM Institute.
Events and initiatives
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Students race for Grand Prix success
15 August
Belridge Secondary College Year 9 and 10 students put their minds and engineering skills to the test in the in...
In the news
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Schooling the Paris 2024 Olympics
14 August
The Paris Olympic Games have come and gone, but the performances of former public school students are still be...
Public school life
Students celebrating science
14 August
Rostrata Primary School students have donned their lab coats for their annual two-week science festival.
Public school life
Bringing the world into classrooms
13 August
More than 130 schools will participate in Scitech’s first virtual excursions during this year’s National Scien...
Events and initiatives
Grant boosts Condingup Primary School’s sustainability efforts
12 August
Condingup Primary School is one of dozens of schools across Western Australia that are benefiting from a gener...
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Looking back to winning big
07 August
In 2023, five schools were named winners at the Western Australian Education Awards for their dedication and c...
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Vocational victories
06 August
Three vocational students have been named finalists in this year’s WA Training Awards.
In the news
Public school life
Tree-mendous outdoor classroom
05 August
Ashdale Primary School students and staff are now seeing the forest for the trees as they unveil an innovative...
Events and initiatives
Public school life
From Kelmscott to Canberra
01 August
Six Kelmscott Senior High School students are taking part in a summit to strengthen collaboration between youn...
Public school life
Acting up in East Kalgoorlie
31 July
Students from East Kalgoorlie Primary School have showcased their filmmaking talents in a unique project set i...
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On course for a green life
30 July
As West Aussie Hannah Green prepares to tee off for Australia at the Olympic Games, the next star from Como Se...
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Public school life
Inspiring young scientists
25 July
West Australian schools have been recognised for their innovative approaches to teaching Albert Einstein’s fam...
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Public school life
Students inspired by ballet workshop
24 July
Girrawheen Senior High School students recently swapped pens and pencils for pirouettes and sautés.
Events and initiatives
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A look back at the first WA Education Awards
23 July
Since 2008, the WA Education Awards has been a highlight of the education calendar.
Public school life
Lessons in literacy, art, and culture
22 July
North Cottesloe Primary School students have illustrated a book to learn about local Indigenous culture.
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Aspiring Aboriginal teachers win scholarship
19 July
Two Aboriginal educators passionate about making a difference at regional public schools have been awarded a l...
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Public school life
Hollywood on the horizon
18 July
One Applecross Senior High School student leaps from the school stage to the silver screen as she makes her ac...
Events and initiatives
In the news
Native trees teach traditions
17 July
A new nature walk at Broome Senior High School enables students to learn about the rich botanical diversity of...
Events and initiatives
Challenge off and running
16 July
The Education Minister’s Running Challenge started this week and Simon Reid, Principal of Coolbinia Primary Sc...
Public school life
Turtle-y awesome rescue by students
15 July
A recent school trip to clean up Binningup Beach took an unexpected turn for three students from Parkfield Pri...
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Art teacher is Archibald finalist again
10 July
Award-winning artist and long-serving art teacher, Jill Ansell, has been named a finalist for the Archibald Pr...
Events and initiatives
Public school life
Stepping into NAIDOC celebrations
09 July
River Valley Primary School students have put their art and paving skills to the test for their NAIDOC Week, h...
In the news
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Inspiring sportswoman and educator finalist in NAIDOC award
08 July
An Aboriginal educator in the Pilbara who inspires young Indigenous students through health and fitness was na...
Public school life
Students lead wetland rehabilitation
05 July
Ashburton Drive Primary School staff are fostering an appreciation in its students for the local wetlands.
In the news
Student-made lamps shine bright
04 July
A class of innovative Year 12 students have showcased their creativity and craftsmanship by building desk lamp...
Events and initiatives
Public school life
Clean up on aisle nature
02 July
A student Environment Action Team has taken to the beach in Broome to clean up marine litter with the aim of p...
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Student band wins at WAM awards
01 July
A song written by a local band comprising of four secondary students has received a gong at the recent Western...
Events and initiatives
Public school life
Musical magic
28 June
The extraordinary talent of young musicians was on display at the annual Opus concert where audience members w...
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New category for 2024 WA Education Awards
28 June
A new category has been added to the Education Awards for 2024 that will allow incredible work and achievement...
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EduKids Grants program recognised
27 June
A generous program that provides essential school supplies to students in need has been recognised by a global...
Public school life
Sharing the warmth this winter
27 June
Rostrata Primary School students and families have dug deep into their wallets and donated winter items to peo...
Public school life
Footy and fellowship
26 June
A football excursion to Meekatharra has ignited excitement and community spirit.
Events and initiatives
Moo-ving into dairy careers
25 June
Students at Coodanup College had a hands-on experience taking care of two calves to learn more about careers i...
Public school life
Helping dogs in a ruff spot
24 June
Jason Buchanan, his wife Ainslie, daughter Lyla, and her best friend Nancy, are spearheading a winter collecti...
Public school life
Cooking up job ready skills
14 June
Students at a remote school in the far northern Kimberley are perfecting their hospitality skills as part of a...
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Young artist wins Lester Youth Prize Award
13 June
A young and talented Visual Arts student has been recognised on a national level, winning the prestigious Lest...
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Sustainable champions
12 June
South Coogee Primary School has been rewarded for its commitment to land care and dedication to ensuring a who...
In the news
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Public Service Medal for Education Director General
10 June
Director General Lisa Rodgers has been awarded a prestigious Public Service Medal for her extraordinary work u...
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Remote Kimberley educator awarded Public Service Medal
10 June
An Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) from a remote Kimberley school has received a Public Servi...
Events and initiatives
Classroom to creek
07 June
Students at a Great Southern primary school are taking a hands-on approach to learning more about the local en...
Events and initiatives
Harvey River fish get a suite deal
05 June
Fish living in the Harvey River recently received an accommodation upgrade.
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Play to win
04 June
A regional WA school has taken out a national award for the way it engages students in play-based learning.
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WA schools up for national award
31 May
Two West Australian schools have been acclaimed nationally among top-performing schools across Australia.
Events and initiatives
Public school life
Dam good career opportunities
30 May
39 Clontarf students have joined the Water Corporation, through apprenticeship, traineeship, and graduate oppo...
In the news
School unveils vibrant yarning circle
28 May
A new yarning circle was recently unveiled at South Hedland Primary School, in respect for local Indigenous cu...
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Public school life
EdConnect recognises volunteers across the state
24 May
Twelve volunteers, located across the state, have been recognised in the 2023 annual EdConnect Australia WA Vo...
Public school life
New life for old photos
22 May
Students at Comet Bay have been bringing the past back to life, demonstrating their art and technology skills...
Events and initiatives
Public school life
Two-way Science reaching students across WA
21 May
An interactive mobile application designed to help with the sharing of Two-way Science initiatives in the clas...
Public school life
Feast of knowledge at Dianella Secondary College
16 May
Culinary creativity served up at Dianella Secondary College's Principals' Briefing.
Events and initiatives
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Students shine in Solar Car Challenge
15 May
Students across Western Australia recently showcased their STEM prowess in the exciting Synergy Solar Car Chal...
Public school life
Art project encourages cockatoo conservation
14 May
A creative arts initiative is helping teach students about a vulnerable cockatoo.
Public school life
Digital directory part of Chas’ trajectory
10 May
Carnarvon now has a new digital directory, and it’s thanks to 16 year-old Chas Law-Davis.
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Subs in Schools success
09 May
Students from a Fremantle school have taken out a national prize for their submarine design.
Public school life
Shredding with the pros
08 May
Half-mindfulness and half-pipe; students from Tom Price Senior High School recently participated in a skateboa...
Events and initiatives
Public school life
Dewey sets big goals for reading challenge
06 May
Dewey Dex, the lovable mascot for the Premier’s Reading Challenge, has re-entered Earth’s atmosphere determine...
Events and initiatives
Diving into water safety
03 May
A new School of Swimming and Water Safety will help ensure more young people have the opportunity to learn ess...
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Public school life
Max’s roaring speech for idol Dusty
02 May
An expressive and passionate classroom speech has sparked an unforgettable experience for Perth boy and die-ha...
In the news
Public school life
$1.6 billion boost for schools
01 May
A total of $1.6 billion will be invested towards both new and improved infrastructure for public schools over...
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On the Wright track
29 April
Connor Wright, a Year 11 student from Bunbury High School, has already established himself as a biking champio...
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Winning Wheatbelt writers
26 April
Two Wheatbelt students have achieved a top prize for their science fiction short stories.
Reward and recognition
Great minds triumph in the Da Vinci Decathlon
24 April
Students from several public schools have excelled in the extraordinary difficult Da Vinci Decathlon competition.
Public school life
From classroom to crescendo
18 April
Otto Gibbs, a talented composer and graduate from John Curtin College of the Arts, has been selected for the p...
Public school life
Making a splash in ocean conservation
17 April
An Australia-first marine program is turning students in the South-West into citizen scientists, empowering th...
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Young WA animator dazzles at SIGGRAPH
16 April
Harrisdale Senior High School student Keina Sugiyama’s short ‘The Star Keeper’ shone at SIGGRAPH Asia in Sydne...
Public school life
Healthcare heroes of tomorrow
15 April
A Perth secondary school is training the next generation of vital healthcare workers.
Public school life
Aussie school recognises its heroes
11 April
One school has enlisted the help of a ‘local hero’ to recognise the achievements of students and their contrib...
In the news
Public school life
Artistic fingers on the pulse
10 April
Creative, thought provoking, and expressive pieces by young WA artists are on display at the State’s most reco...
Public school life
Throwing shade on the playground
08 April
Ranford Primary School recently unveiled its latest playground addition – a new shade structure.
Public school life
Events and initiatives
Wired together, students unite in robotic adventures
03 April
A $75,000 grant is allowing 13 WA public schools to come together and share their interest and love for robotics.
In the news
Public school life
Teachers soar to new heights in flying squad
28 March
For more than two decades, the Teacher Flying Squad has been an ongoing source of support for regional schools.
Public school life
Where we’re going, we don’t need four wheels
27 March
Lathlain Primary School’s Bike Bus is no regular bus.
Public school life
Great shave for a great cause
26 March
A Perth primary school has raised thousands of dollars to support the World’s Greatest Shave.
Reward and recognition
Dedicated STEM teachers awarded scholarship
25 March
Two public school teachers from regional areas have recently been awarded scholarships that will allow them to...
Events and initiatives
In the news
Not all heroes wear capes
25 March
Students and staff at a Perth primary school dressed up as superheroes for Hero Hunter Day in memory of their...
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Holly puts fine point on stats champs
22 March
Holly Peach, Year 9, looks to have a bright future in the sport of fencing, having claimed the 2023 WA State C...
Events and initiatives
Public school life
From local to global
21 March
A South West teacher’s practical approach to sustainability education has been showcased around the world by t...
Public school life
From remote regions to Government House, with Girls from Oz
20 March
Girls from Oz promises to provide programs that are designed to engage and inspire females living in some of t...
Public school life
Making sure we never forget
19 March
As 10 West Australian students prepare to head to Singapore for the 2024 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour, the opp...
Reward and recognition
The 2024 Women of Achievement Award winner is…
18 March
A Fremantle program coordinator, focussed on achieving stronger academic outcomes for disengaged students, has...
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Pioneering two-way language initiatives recognised
14 March
Patricia Konigsberg is a linguist and educator and is a leading advocate for two-way learning.
Public school life
Schools supporting schools
13 March
Students and school staff from across Western Australia continue to support education in Cambodia through the...
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Donation inspiring in a remote community
11 March
For nearly 30 years, Deborah Donation has been a leader in her community. She is passionate about providing op...
Reward and recognition
Public school life
Curtin uni awards principal with honorary doctorate
08 March
Lee Musumeci, Principal of Challis Community Primary School, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Curti...
In the news
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Who run the track? Girls!
08 March
Four female students passionate about STEM are gearing up to compete in an F1 challenge in Adelaide.
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Making direct impact in South West
06 March
Throughout her career in education, Sue Cuneo has been a strong leader and has kept up to date with contempora...
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Creative STEM teacher recognised
01 March
As a teacher in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, Donna Buckley’s dedication...
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Language success on a national stage
29 February
A South West primary school has been recognised for its outstanding language students with top placings in a n...
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Dr Morris recognised for work with at-risk students
28 February
For more than 20 years, Dr Antoinette Morris has coordinated an alternative education program that caters to s...
Public school life
Public schools welcome new school psychologists for 2024
26 February
Across WA, 65 new school psychologists have been welcomed to start 2024, set to support schools to enhance stu...
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Public school life
Rob Riley prize winners announced
19 February
Two WA top-performing Aboriginal public school graduates have been named recipients of the 2023 Rob Riley Memo...
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Excelling in education: finalists announced for Women of Achievement Award
16 February
Five finalists have been announced for the Director General’s Women of Achievement Award, who all support educ...
Reward and recognition
Public school life
Top students share their top tips for acing ATAR
14 February
Graduates from Perth Modern who received an ATAR of 99.95 share their tips for navigating Year 12. Plus, we ex...
Public school life
Students make their mark
05 February
West Leederville Primary School students have brightened up a local park with their artistic talents.
Public school life
Wheelie good idea
02 February
A secondary school has established a bike repair station to promote active lifestyles among the school communi...
Public school life
Double the fun for day one
01 February
While the first day of high school can be daunting, six sets of twins at Kelmscott Senior High School had some...
Public school life
Stepping up into the world of high school
24 January
Starting high school means big changes for your child. Help your child transition to high school with these tips.
Events and initiatives
Inspiring aspiring Aboriginal secondary teachers
22 January
As the final date for submitting applications for the Bob Hawke Aboriginal Teacher Scholarship nears, the most...
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Public school life
Boy swallows success
18 January
A graduate from WA’s only selective arts college is starring in one of Australia’s most popular TV shows.
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Public school life
Teachers welcomed from around the world
16 January
While most teachers are setting up new classrooms ahead of the 2024 school year, 100 international teachers ar...
Public school life
Kindergarten – here I come!
12 January
This year, 22,930 kids are expected to start Kindergarten in public schools across Western Australia.
Events and initiatives
Reward and recognition
Chief Psych recognised for career of significance
09 January
Recently retired Chris Gostelow has been recognised by the Australian Psychological Society for the impact he...
Events and initiatives
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Young minds providing innovative solutions
23 December
An app developed by a team of Year 8 students from Bob Hawke College took out the Minister’s Innovation Challe...
Events and initiatives
In the news
Journey through light and sound
22 December
Two Perth schools have put on a stunning multi-sensory art display that explores the connection to the Swan Ri...
Reward and recognition
Albany graduate WA’s best all-rounder
21 December
A Great Southern graduate is celebrating after taking out the title of Western Australia’s best all-rounder.
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Love of languages
21 December
Five graduates of the Aboriginal Languages Teacher Training program will head to schools across the state to i...
In the news
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Future software engineer wins Beazley Medal
20 December
A Melville Senior High School graduate and budding software engineer has received WA’s highest education honour.
Public school life
Connecting through art
19 December
Southwest students have taken part in a festive intergenerational arts and crafts project with a local social...
Reward and recognition
Top of the crop
18 December
Many Year 12 graduates have been waiting with bated breath in anticipation of their ATAR results being release...
Public school life
John Curtin students take centre stage at long table dinner
16 December
Rocks & Rhubarb, the winner of John Curtin College of the Arts’ battle of the bands competition, recently perf...
Public school life
Sharing the environment through tech
15 December
Budding environmental researchers from Brentwood Primary School have unveiled their interactive signs around B...
Public school life
Moon on Water
14 December
A Wheatbelt school has opened a bush tucker garden which features more than 40 native edible plants.
Public school life
Future leaders appointed
13 December
Secondary school students from across WA will have the chance to share their views and inform education policy...
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Reconciliation recognised
08 December
A Perth school’s commitment to reconciliation has earned recognition at the national level.
Public school life
A MAGIC-al Taiwanese experience
07 December
A trio of Margaret River Senior High School (MRSHS) students recently represented Australia at the 2023 New Ta...
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School shines at Mental Health awards
06 December
A north metropolitan school has come out on top at the 2023 WA Mental Health Awards for its exceptional mental...
Events and initiatives
Public school life
Crucial partnerships making a difference
05 December
Yousra Abou Ras’s story is one that highlights the success of important partnerships such as the one offered b...
Reward and recognition
The winners of the WA Education Awards for 2023 are…
04 December
Today, five public schools were recognised for their excellence in the areas of leadership, disability and inc...
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WA Education Awards finalists: excellence in disability and inclusion
01 December
Four schools have been recognised for their innovative approaches to inclusivity as part of a new category in...
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WA Education Awards finalists: excellence in cultural responsiveness
28 November
Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their approach to culturally respons...
Events and initiatives
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WA Education Awards finalists: excellence in school leadership
24 November
Four West Australian public schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for their approach to lead...
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Just Dance to victory
21 November
Perth primary school students are winners in a sports competition with a difference.
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