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WA Education Awards finalists 2026: Excellence in disability and inclusion

Butler College, Fremantle College, Fremantle Language Development Centre and Warriapendi Primary School have been recognised for embracing the diverse needs of students, parents, families and their ...
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Students bring the Boab Tree story to life

Students at Kalumburu Remote Community School have created artwork for a storybook about the Boab Tree, following a visit by Georgie Saunders from Outdoor School Victoria.
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WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in teaching and learning – primary

Four public primary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards 2026 for their excellent teaching and learning and their support for student learning.
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School bus driver comes in clutch

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School staff member has been praised for his quick thinking and skilful driving after narrowly avoiding disaster on the way to a school camp last month.
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Full-time Kindergarten pilot

The 5 additional schools that will be joining the pilot in 2027 are: Bambara Primary School Clifton Park Primary School Comet Bay Primary School One Arm Point Remote Community School Peg’s Creek ...
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Kids helping kids sets new fundraising record

Communities dug deep to smash last year’s challenge record by more than $35,000. Mindarie Primary School excelled for a second consecutive year, raising a record $32,202. As a result, they went one ...
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CEO Instruction: Ban on smart glasses - school premises

1.1 The Director General of Education has authority, pursuant to section 233 of the School Education Act 1999 (SE Act), to issue instructions to persons performing functions in the Department of ...
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Term 4, 2026 important dates

For many students, Term 4 means exams. For others, it is the final chapter before transitioning to the next stage of education, or life. Term 4 is also packed with opportunities to learn, connect and ...
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Alkimos Sands Primary School

We’re building a new primary school in the expanding suburb of Alkimos to provide enrolment relief for the nearby Shorehaven Primary School and Alkimos Beach Primary School. Alkimos Sands Primary ...
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WA Student Assistance Payment

The WA Student Assistance Payment helps parents and carers with cost-of-living pressures associated with sending their children to school. Claims for the payment closed on 25 September 2026. Some ...
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Mounties Miler to test heart and sole

Staff and students at Mount Helena Primary School are preparing to tackle an epic endurance challenge next month to test their resilience and support their school community. Students preparing to ...