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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 determined for the 2024 edition to reach even greater heights than previous ones.
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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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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...
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$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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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Healthcare heroes of tomorrow

15 April

A Perth secondary school is training the next generation of vital healthcare workers.
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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...
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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...
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Throwing shade on the playground

08 April

Ranford Primary School recently unveiled its latest playground addition – a new shade structure.  
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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.
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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.
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Where we’re going, we don’t need four wheels

27 March

Lathlain Primary School’s Bike Bus is no regular bus.
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Great shave for a great cause

26 March

A Perth primary school has raised thousands of dollars to support the World’s Greatest Shave.
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Dedicated STEM teachers awarded scholarship

25 March

Two public school teachers from regional areas have recently been awarded scholarships that will allow them to...
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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...
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From local to global

21 March

A South West teacher’s practical approach to sustainability education has been showcased around the world by t...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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Students make their mark

05 February

West Leederville Primary School students have brightened up a local park with their artistic talents.
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Wheelie good idea

02 February

A secondary school has established a bike repair station to promote active lifestyles among the school communi...
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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...
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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.
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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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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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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...
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Kindergarten – here I come!

12 January

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

19 December

Southwest students have taken part in a festive intergenerational arts and crafts project with a local social...
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Top of the crop

18 December

Many Year 12 graduates have been waiting with bated breath in anticipation of their ATAR results being release...
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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...
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Sharing the environment through tech

15 December

Budding environmental researchers from Brentwood Primary School have unveiled their interactive signs around B...
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Moon on Water

14 December

A Wheatbelt school has opened a bush tucker garden which features more than 40 native edible plants.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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WA Education Awards finalists: excellence in teaching and learning (primary)

20 November

Four public primary schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their dedication to providin...
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Siblings win big with their love for reading

17 November

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

16 November

Education support assistant by day, supporting rock legends Coldplay by night. 
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From milk bottle to spectacular centrepiece

15 November

Lockridge Primary School was one of the schools whose talented students recently participated in an arts progr...
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It’s all in their minds

14 November

Teams of brilliant students from both Poynter Primary School and Esperance Primary School recently won in thei...
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A sun-sational three-peat

13 November

Girrawheen Senior High School students have claims to knowing more about solar-powered cars than their West Au...
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WA Education Awards finalists: excellence in teaching and learning (secondary)

10 November

Four public secondary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for the exceptional way they pre...
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Narrogin hockey showdown

09 November

Narrogin Senior High School students in Years 8 to 10 recently squared off against the local law enforcers in...
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Top titration technique

08 November

A Perth chemistry teacher’s precision and accuracy in the science lab has led him to take out a national compe...
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Dino-mite students help uncover Pilbara fossils

07 November

Students from Karratha Senior High School were given a unique opportunity to help researchers unearth fossils...
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Teacher and students shine at film festival

02 November

Academy Award winning filmmakers in the near future may be thanking a South West media teacher for her support...
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A bright future for clean energy in schools

01 November

Sixty more Western Australian public schools face a greener future thanks to funding received as part of the S...
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Wildlife warriors

01 November

Students from Shenton College Deaf Education Centre have grouped together to help save injured and rescued wil...
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Variety providing aid to students and families in need

31 October

Variety WA is throwing its support behind thousands of Western Australian school children and families through...
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Empowering woman, one mural at a time

30 October

A group of Year 9 girls from Belridge Secondary College spent six weeks creating a mural with help from the fe...
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A tale of two teachers

27 October

A message from the Director General for World Teachers' Day
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The classroom and beyond

27 October

From bustling metro schools to some of the most isolated communities in the state, public school teachers make...
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WA Education Awards a step closer

27 October

From remote schools in the Kimberley, to a specialist agricultural college in the Wheatbelt, to bustling metro...
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Making change

26 October

A school Containers for Change program that prepares students with a disability for the workplace has taken ou...
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Soccer superstars

25 October

There were cheers and smiles when the Lynwood Senior High School specialist soccer academy ran a carnival for...
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Students’ game design places in national challenge

24 October

An Anzac Terrace Primary School trio have placed second in a national competition for their video game design...
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Paw-fect companion

23 October

Holly, the beloved support dog at Woodvale Secondary College, recently claimed a bronze medal in the Animal Aw...
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Warwick graduate ready for Oxford

23 October

A Warwick Senior High School graduate is packing his bags for Oxford University after winning the prestigious...
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From Midwest farm to AFL Grand Final

19 October

Pippa McTaggart from WA’s Midwest made lifetime memories while attending this year’s AFL Grand Final as the 20...
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Doing more than keeping our schools clean

18 October

Today we celebrate ‘Thank your cleaner day’ and take a moment to appreciate the many hardworking cleaners that...
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WA teacher recognised by highest office

18 October

Whatever the future holds, Donna Buckley is doing her best to ensure we’re ready for it.
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Connecting through art

17 October

Perth students are bringing joy to local aged care residents through the gift of art.
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For the record, we’re excellent 

09 October

Corporate Information Services pair, Cassandra Reagan and Carolyn Atkinson, have each claimed national honours...
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Historic milestones for our schools

05 October

We are celebrating more than 100 years of public education at some of our schools in 2023.
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Young Carnaby author on the rise

03 October

Joshua Lo is only nine years old, but he’s already a published author and illustrator.
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Sustainable school shines

29 September

Staff and students at South Coogee Primary School have been recognised for their dedication to sustainability...
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Comet Bay continues stellar streak

27 September

Comet Bay College students got the chance to strut their stuff at Optus Stadium as they went back-to-back in t...
Lights, camera, education

26 September

Bob Hawke College recently unveiled its $52.9 million Stage 2 expansion, marking a significant milestone in th...
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Ruby’s ready to roar

20 September

It’s been a huge year for women’s soccer in Australia, but for Ruby Cuthbert, it shapes as the start of someth...
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Voyager takes students on journey towards stardom

18 September

Specialist music students at Kelmscott Senior High School have jammed out at a lunchtime gig with internationa...
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National award for outstanding teachers

15 September

Three West Australian teachers have been recognised nationally for their innovation and unwavering commitment...
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Seeing double

14 September

The Japanese and Venezuelan soccer teams will be seeing double when Perth twins take to the pitch for a World...
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Festival’s mass appeal

12 September

No one understands the impact of the WA Massed Choir Festival better than Kate Humphreys.
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College recognised for training excellence

11 September

WA College of Agriculture Cunderdin is in the running to be named WA small training provider of the year at th...
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Baylee shows his true colours

07 September

When it comes to football, the choice for Baylee Austen is black and white.
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Young geographer on top of the world

06 September

Liana Brkich is reconsidering her future career options after being named one of the state’s young geographers...
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Case closed on Cluedunnit Kids 2023

05 September

Move over, Nancy Drew, there are some brilliant young detectives in our midst.
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Inkabee unearthed

01 September

Inkabee is an 11-year-old on a mission to inspire people.
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Check outs to check in life skills

30 August

Students at WA’s education support centres have swapped schoolbooks for stacking shelves and scanning items as...
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Pick of the bunch

29 August

Thousands of students across the country have voted a Perth teacher’s picture book their favourite of the year.
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Education assistants in the spotlight

28 August

Dedicated public school education assistants have been recognised on the national stage as finalists in the 20...
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Teacher maps out geography win

24 August

A Perth geography teacher passionate about educating students on the environment and climate change has taken...
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Student Council empowering change

21 August

Members of the 2023 WA Student Council have come together to help tackle one of the biggest issues among their...
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Full STEAM ahead for Science Week

18 August

Students got the chance to learn about some fascinating scientific developments as Rostrata Primary School cel...
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More than just goals

17 August

It was a serious case of football fever at the recent Safety Bay Senior High School Women's World Cup Aspirati...
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WA Education Awards nominations open

16 August

It’s time to celebrate excellence in our schools again, with nominations open for the WA Education Awards.
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Students on song

15 August

Remember the names Siena Rebelo and Sophie Lilah.
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Anthem connects students

11 August

Sheoak Grove Primary School students deepened their connection with culture and the land after producing their...
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Gold star space projects

08 August

West Australian students have launched out-of-this-world solutions to problems faced by the space industry.
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Celebrating primary school principals

04 August

Primary school principals are dedicated leaders who make a remarkable difference to the education and lives of...
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Passionate librarian recognised

01 August

Melissa Pettit has been acknowledged for making a difference in her field, honoured with the F A Sharr Award a...
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From passenger to pilot

28 July

While most 16-year-olds work towards a licence to get behind the wheel of a car, one Perth Modern School stude...
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Students trade in their classroom for national championships

27 July

Four Ellenbrook Secondary College students are among the strong WA team heading to Melbourne next month to com...
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Speedy robotics workshop

25 July

Robots are well known for speeding up manufacturing processes, but the tables were turned when WA secondary st...
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You can’t take the Samson out of Sam

21 July

Years before kicking goals on the world stage, international football superstar Sam Kerr perfected her tradema...
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Young conservationist’s im-peck-able success

20 July

The population of an endangered cockatoo species endemic to Western Australia is growing thanks to a project s...
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Saddle up for life skills

14 July

Southwest students have learnt wellbeing strategies and important life lessons from new four-legged friends as...
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Premier League king spurs on Lynwood goals

13 July

An English Premier League legend shared his skills with some emerging Lynwood Senior High School soccer stars...
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On-Country immersion education

12 July

A group of Bunbury students have traded the Southwest for the Northwest as part of an On-Country learning expe...
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Emerging perspectives from Year 12 artists

10 July

Thought-provoking artworks from some talented recent Year 12 graduates are being showcased in The West Austral...
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19 years dedication to school community rewarded

07 July

Kim Moore’s exceptional dedication and invaluable contributions to the school community, over the past 19 year...
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The beauty of Country and family

07 July

An Aboriginal educator has written a bilingual picture book in Noongar and English to celebrate the beauty of...
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Football coach scores top honour

05 July

Lynwood Senior High School’s Ann Gourley has been honoured with the National Female Football Week CommBank Coa...
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Students rise up with inspiring WA artist

03 July

A former student and renowned artist, graphic designer and photographer, has returned to her high school to in...
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Intergalactic challenge buddy launched to inspire readers

28 June

Meet Dewey Dex, an alien new to Earth, who is on an intergalactic quest to read every book on our planet.
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Music sparks joy

27 June

A brass ensemble, a wind orchestra and moving vocal performances were among the standout moments at the annual...
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All-rounder hits goals for six

22 June

Kent Street Senior High School student Chloe Ainsworth has won a cricketing opportunity of a lifetime.
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Country Week ignites school spirit

22 June

Country Week has proven to be a catalyst for renewed school spirit in some communities this year.
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Abi’s best yarn inspires peers

20 June

A talented WA student could be the next winner of the Best Australian Yarn Short Story Competition.
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Club all it’s clucked up to be

16 June

Vasse Primary School students are embracing the school’s latest initiative – Chicken Club.
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Tech-savvy schools share skills

14 June

An innovative program is allowing our schools to share knowledge and boost technology skills in remote parts o...
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Competition inspires young innovators

13 June

Primary school students got the chance to tackle challenging real-world scenarios as part of a dynamic intersc...
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Special spiders in focus

07 June

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

06 June

A Karratha Aboriginal educator is using her experience as a marathon runner to teach young female Indigenous s...
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Kimberley Round-up returns

31 May

The Kimberley Round-up has made a triumphant return after more than 25 years.
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Award-winning Karratha initiative

30 May

The Karratha Education Initiative has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to education in the Pil...
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Exploring culture through art

29 May

A renowned Indigenous artist inspired Leeming students to explore culture through a stunning collaborative art...
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Students star in magical show

26 May

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

25 May

Excitement is building ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, with WA students set to benefit from the spectacul...
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Royal sweetness at Coastal Lakes College

24 May

A baker who has whipped up sweet treats for the royals at Buckingham Palace has featured as a guest judge at t...
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School project out of this world

22 May

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

18 May

Volunteers like Val Tilbrook and Jacqui Archdale embody the spirit of our school communities.
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Rob Riley Memorial Prize winners announced

17 May

Western Australia’s highest performing Aboriginal public school graduates from 2022 – one who hopes to become...
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Educators write Yawuru picture book

16 May

A team of educators have written a Yawuru children’s picture book to help preserve language and culture for ge...
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Shining a light on maths

15 May

An innovative Scitech program is helping change the way our students think about mathematics.
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Pedal Prix putting students on track

10 May

Public school students across the state are testing their skills in design, engineering, fitness and teamwork...
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Star-studded cheer squad supports challenge

08 May

The 2023 Premier's Reading Challenge is being boosted by a huge injection of star power.
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Bunbury students shine in King's coronation concert

05 May

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

02 May

Kind and compassionate Year 6 students around the state could be the next Fred Hollows Foundation Humanity Awa...
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Perth art teacher Archibald Prize finalist

01 May

An award-winning artist and long-serving art teacher dedicated to sharing her creative talents to re-engage st...
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Immersive high-tech Anzac app

21 April

Comet Bay College will bring Anzac stories to life through a new augmented reality (AR) app to be launched on...
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A place to meet and connect

20 April

A Great Southern primary school has opened a dedicated Noongar community room to offer a space to yarn, connec...
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Sharing tech tips and life advice

18 April

Perth high school students have traded tech tips for life advice with local retirement village residents as pa...
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Robotics success on the big stage

14 April

Perth student robotics stars have been invited to compete against teams from across the world in a robotics ch...
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Puppets for preservation

13 April

Students at a remote Kimberley school helped spread the message about environmental sustainability in their co...
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Budding rangers at work

06 April

Kununurra students have removed invasive weeds to rehabilitate a local spring as part of a new program offerin...
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Family ties drive student Anzac tour

05 April

For Ebony Whitney, the Premier’s Anzac Student Tour is a “life-changing” chance to explore her deep interest i...
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Premier's Reading Challenge 2023 set to launch

05 April

The Premier’s Reading Challenge is back for another year and it’s going to be bigger than ever.
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Passing on the gift of language

04 April

Inspired to keep his native language alive, Aboriginal language teacher graduate Gavin Smith has taken matters...
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Sharing origin stories

31 March

The extraordinary origin stories of John Forest Secondary College students have been featured in a new e-book.
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Student chefs get cooking

30 March

Aboriginal students from across the state donned chef hats and tasted what it’s like to work in a professional...
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Public school graduates win scholarships

28 March

Four Western Australian public school graduates have been recognised as future leaders as part of a prestigiou...
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Celebrating diversity together

27 March

Our schools marked Harmony Week in spectacular fashion as students came together across the state to celebrate...
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Kids choose recycling

24 March

The recycling efforts of WA students played a starring role in one of the most popular artworks at this year’s...
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Modernians, 90 years apart, connected with art

17 March

A Perth Modern School student has crafted a portrait of Western Australia’s oldest man who graduated from the...
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Following her dream

16 March

Years after graduating secondary school, Wongatha woman Candice Matthews has gone on to become a coordinator f...
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Student Council sets 2023 goals

16 March

Members of the inaugural WA Student Council have come together for the first time to set their goals and prior...
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A helping hand

15 March

Community spirit was high this month when a group of young Perth humanitarians came together to raise money fo...
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Lee shines in women’s day award

08 March

A Perth principal dedicated to making a difference to the lives of students and their families has been recogn...
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Keep cups keep litter away

03 March

Three Southwest students passionate about eliminating plastic have introduced a keep cup initiative at their s...
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Outstanding women recognised

22 February

Five female finalists who have made outstanding contributions to education have been named in the Department o...
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Public school students best in WA

21 December

Two outstanding WA public school students – one who will study medicine, the other who has plans to set up his...
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Excellence in public service

12 December

A Geraldton primary school is among those highlighted in a prestigious award celebrating excellence in public...
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Students preserve Kimberley turtle populations

12 December

Kimberley students are helping monitor turtle populations across the region to develop their science skills an...
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Green thumbs thrive through Patch to Plate

08 December

Dongara District High School students are celebrating 10 years of growing and selling their own produce throug...
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Blast off in Karratha

06 December

A Pilbara high school has launched a new space club to inspire students to enter careers in astronomy and rock...
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Southwest students claw shell disease

02 December

Budding scientists from the state’s Southwest have uncovered a bacterial shell disease impacting blue swimmer...
Public school life Events and initiatives
Harrisdale Handlebars support Movember

01 December

A Harrisdale Primary School teacher has led a team of staff members known as the Harrisdale Handlebars on a no...
Public school life
Graduation gift of art and culture

25 November

A Dreamtime inspired piece of art designed by an Ellenbrook Secondary College student has provided a personal...
In the news Public school life
Two-way Science conference

24 November

Twenty-seven schools from across the state came together for the first Two-way Science conference.
In the news Public school life
Students build autonomous tour kart

09 November

Waroona District High School students now have a new way to travel across campus after building an autonomous...
Public school life
Lessons on culture and language

03 November

Western Australia’s longest serving Aboriginal academic presented to education staff about Aboriginal educatio...
In the news Events and initiatives
Hats off to teachers

28 October

Teachers wear a number of hats. They spark those lightbulb moments in the classroom and patch up grazed knees...
Reward and recognition
Shining youth award winner

24 October

A Dianella Secondary College student won a WA Youth Award for her support and dedication to the local community.
In the news Events and initiatives
Indigenous educators share experiences in Canada

14 October

Three Indigenous educators studying to become teachers at Curtin University have attended a conference in Cana...
Public school life
Students share woodwork with local community

13 October

Newton Moore Education Support Centre students are selling woodwork pieces they built at school through their...
In the news Reward and recognition
Students press start on game developing

20 September

Aspiring game developers at Southern River College in Gosnells have won a top award for their new game called...
Reward and recognition Public school life
Bull Creek’s spelling superstar

15 September

Bull Creek Primary School student Joanne Lee shone at the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee, winning the Years 3 t...
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