Upcoming events

Contact schools directly for advice on school development days and term dates.

Dates for primary and secondary students in public schools in Western Australia. All dates are inclusive.

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September

Parent and carer event

WA Public Secondary Schools' Choral and Solo Vocal Festival

Saturday 5 September 2026

This is a yearly event where secondary school choirs and solo singers perform on stage and share their love of music.

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Key date

Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) testing for numeracy and reading starts

Monday 7 September 2026

This OLNA testing runs until 18 September. It's designed for secondary students to successfully meet the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy.

Find out more about OLNA testing

Career event

Career Conversations in Armadale

Wednesday 9 September 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm

Armadale District Hall - Kim Fletcher Gallery

90 Jull Street, Armadale

We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.

Career event

Career Conversations online event

Thursday 10 September 2026 | 5 pm to 6 pm

Online event

We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.

Community event

R U OK? Day

Thursday 10 September 2026

R U OK? is a public health promotion charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives.

Learn more about R U OK? Day

Community event

WA Schools' Junior Concert Band Festival

Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 September 2026

The 45th WA Schools' Junior Concert Band Festival is run in partnership with the Australian Band and Orchestra Director's Association (WA).

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Community event

WA Schools' Junior Orchestra Festival

Saturday 12 to Sunday 13 September 2026

This event is run in partnership with the Australian Band and Orchestra Director's Association (WA).

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Career event

Career Conversations in Hedland

Tuesday 15 September 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm

Wanangkura Stadium - Jimblebar room

Hamilton Rd, South Hedland

We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.

Community event

WA Massed Choir Festival

Wednesday 16 to Thursday 24 September 2026

Public school students from Years 4 to 6 perform a major concert with a professional band and string quartet.

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Parent and carer event

Building Skills for School Success webinar

Friday 18 September 2026 | Choose from 2 sessions - 9:30 am to 10:30 am or 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Online event

This online session is for parents and carers of children starting school for the first time next year. We will cover a range of strategies and topics including tricky social skills and how you can support your child's academic learning.

Community event

Education Minister's Running Challenge ends

Friday 18 September 2026

Running until 18 September, this annual event encourages WA students and education staff to embark on an exciting fitness journey.

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Community event

World Cleanup Day

Sunday 20 September 2026

Help clean up our communities to transform our environment into a waste-free haven.

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Community event

District High Schools Country Week

Monday 21 to Thursday 24 September 2026

District High Schools Country Week is an annual event where district country schools compete in badminton, basketball, futsal, hockey, netball, touch football and volleyball.

View the event fixtures

Key date

Claims close for WA Student Assistance Payment

Friday 25 September 2026

This is the last date for parents or carers of eligible students to submit claims.

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Key date

Term 3 ends

Friday 25 September 2026

Contact schools directly for information about their individual school development days and term dates.

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October

Key date

Term 4 starts

Monday 12 October 2026

Contact schools directly for information about their individual school development days and term dates.

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Key date

Enrolments close for VacSwim summer programs

Wednesday 14 October 2026

VacSwim programs give children from 5 to 17 years of age across Western Australia the skills to stay safe and build their confidence in the water.

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Parent and carer event

Starting School Successfully webinar

Friday 16 October 2026 | 9:30 am to 10:30 am

Online event

This online session is for parents and carers of children starting school for the first time next year. We will cover a range of strategies and topics including supporting independence, learning to use the toilet and separation.

Community event

Children’s Week starts

Saturday 24 October 2026

Running from 24 October to 1 November, Children’s Week is an opportunity for the community to engage in family-friendly activities that facilitate, support and encourage children and their families to play, learn and grow together.

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Key date

ATAR written exams start

Wednesday 28 October 2026

ATAR written exams run from Wednesday 28 October to Thursday 19 November.

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Days of celebration

World Teachers’ Day

Friday 30 October 2026

Celebrate and acknowledge the great work our teachers do on World Teachers 'Day. Get involved and find out more information on the World Teachers' Day website.

World Teachers’ Day

November

Days of celebration

Canteen Day WA

Friday 6 November 2026

Canteen Day celebrates school canteens and pays tribute to canteen staff and volunteers for the valuable role they play in schools.

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Community event

National Recycling Week

Monday 9 to Sunday 15 November 2026

This annual initiative aims to educate and encourage Australians to recycle correctly.

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Days of celebration Key date

WA Education Awards 2026 presentation

Monday 16 November 2026

Join us at the WA Education Awards 2026 as we celebrate the achievements of public schools and teachers in Western Australia.

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Key date

ATAR written exams end

Thursday 19 November 2026

ATAR written exams finish for 2026.

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Parent and carer event

Starting School Successfully webinar

Friday 20 November 2026 | 9:30 am to 10:30 am

Online event

Parent and carer event

Triple P: Learning to Use the Toilet webinar

Friday 20 November 2026 | 9:30 am to 10:30 am

Online event

This webinar, for parents and carers of toddlers and pre-schoolers, will help you teach your child to use the toilet independently.

This workshop:

will provide tips on when your child may be ready
explains the skills needed to use the toilet
outlines some common issues with using the toilet
is suitable for parents of children with neurotypical development
does not address any medical problems with using the toilet.

Community event

Leavers WA 2026 starts

Monday 23 November 2026

Running until Thursday 26 November, Leavers WA 2026 is a chance for students who have completed their Year 12 studies, or an equivalent qualification in WA, to come together and celebrate the end of their schooling with friends.

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December

Parent and carer event

Triple P: Learning to Use the Toilet webinar

Friday 4 December 2026 | 9:30 am to 10:30 am

Online event

This webinar, for parents and carers of toddlers and pre-schoolers, will help you teach your child to use the toilet independently.

This workshop:

will provide tips on when your child may be ready
explains the skills needed to use the toilet
outlines some common issues with using the toilet
is suitable for parents of children with neurotypical development
does not address any medical problems with using the toilet.

Parent and carer event

Triple P: Developing Bedtime Routines for Toddlers webinar

Thursday 10 December 2026 | 1 pm to 2 pm

Online event

This free webinar explores different problems parents face at bedtime. We will discuss what toddlers need for a good bedtime routine and introduce strategies to encourage children to stay in their own beds.

Key date

Term 4 ends

Thursday 17 December 2026

Contact schools directly for their individual school development days and term dates.

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