Outstanding achievements in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education across the independent and public school sectors were celebrated today at the 2017 Governor's School STEM Awards. Penrhos College won both the primary and secondary categories and was recognised for its comprehensive and integrated STEM program, as well as its growing
Read MoreA south-eastern suburbs teacher who dazzles his students with unicycles, magic tricks and complex algebra has been named among Western Australia's best in the State's top awards for education. Wattle Grove Primary School's Carl Sanderson was named WA Premier's Primary Teacher of the Year in the 10th WA Education Awards for
Read MoreThe first round of 100 public primary schools has been selected to have existing classrooms converted into science laboratories to prepare student for jobs of the future. The WA Government's $17 million election commitment included $12 million to transform 200 existing primary school classrooms into science laboratories by 2021, with
Read MoreTen secondary students with a keen interest in world history have been selected for the Premier's ANZAC Student Tour to Vietnam from April 16 to 26, 2018. The students, accompanied by two teacher supervisors and a tour co-ordinator, will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Tet Offensive and the Battles
Read MoreActing Asian Engagement Minister Rita Saffioti has congratulated Perth's Murdoch University students Adam Kinnest and Tristan Ward for having the most innovative idea at the 2017 Young Entrepreneurs Pitch Night. Held at the Australian High Commissioner's Residence in Singapore last week, Mr Kinnest and Mr Ward triumphed over two other teams
Read MoreMore Australians are attaining non-school qualifications and the level of these qualifications is also increasing, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures released in the 2017 Survey of Education and Work. The Program Manager of Education, Crime and Culture branch at the ABS, Stephen Collett, said: "Nearly two thirds of
Read MorePolice are expecting about 8,000 leavers to flock to hotspots at Rottnest, Busselton and Dunsborough as they prepare to celebrate the end of secondary school. Police Minister Michelle Roberts today joined police and community groups to launch the 2017 Leavers Strategy. The strategy involves 12 months of planning between Government and non-Government
Read MoreThe first written ATAR course examinations start this morning with 15,656 Western Australian students sitting at least one exam over the next four weeks. The first exams - Children, Family and the Community and Physics - start at 9.20am today, followed by Modern History and Plant Production Systems this afternoon. Ancient History
Read MoreA new Turnbull Government initiative will ensure universities are focused on the impact of the $3.5 billion Australian taxpayers invest in research. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said following the Engagement and Impact Assessment pilot this year, the Turnbull Government and Australian Research Council (ARC) had outlined new measures
Read MoreRegional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan today officially opened Central Regional TAFE's interactive student hub, offering improved learning experiences for more than 500 students who access the facility each day. Equipped with a 24/7 computing lab, high speed Wi-Fi access, meeting spaces and an upgraded café, the hub is an asset to
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