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Support the health and wellbeing of children through meaningful activities.

Deputy Principal, Hedland Senior High School

Principal, Derby District High School

Principal, Salmon Gums Primary School

Science Teacher, Melville Senior High School

Science Teacher, Rostrata Primary School

From the moment children start school to the day they graduate, schools are providing them with STEM learning opportunities.

Reports produced or commissioned by us as well as reports by others about our programs and/or performance.

Barbara Dalgety, Bluff Point Primary School

There are many benefits for children attending school community playgroups.

STEM knowledge and skills are embedded across these subject disciplines.

A wide range of people are employed in central and regional office roles by the Department in various locations throughout the State.

How to apply for Vacancies in public schools or in our regional and central offices.

Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance Programs video transcript

Children’s primary education continues in Years 1 to 6 where children receive a strong foundation in core subjects.

Join us and together we will make a difference every day. Your new career starts here.

Discover the rewards of a teaching lifestyle video

Each school determines its hours to suit the local needs of the community and to meet legislation requirements.

When your child begins Pre-primary, the teacher will assess their knowledge and skills to inform the learning program.

Tasmin Drummond, Vasse Primary School

Lisa Ledger, Baynton West Primary School

Benefits and tips for physical activity, safe exercise and sports, healthy eating, sleep and other topics related to healthy lifestyles.

Every day children and young people are interacting with the road and traffic system either as a passenger, pedestrian, cyclist or driver.

Our goal is to ensure every student in Western Australia has the opportunity to get an education and achieve their full potential. Attending school or alternative learning arrangements is essential for unlocking this opportunity.

Teaching could be the career change you need.

Perth student robotics stars have been invited to compete against teams from across the world in a robotics championship in Houston, Texas after shining at the national level.

Provides skills and knowledge that is required to perform effectively in the workplace.

You can make a difference by talking with your kids.

Schools take an active role in keeping students and staff safe.

In addition to our ongoing rural, regional and remote professional experiences, we have established specialised support networks in eight regional centres across the State.

Comet Bay College will bring Anzac stories to life through a new augmented reality (AR) app to be launched on Anzac Day.

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

An innovative Scitech program is helping change the way our students think about mathematics.

The 2023 Premier's Reading Challenge is being boosted by a huge injection of star power.

The students (and cattle!) of Denmark’s College of Agriculture shone at the recent Beverley Show, with the girls leading the way.

John Tonkin College students are becoming marine researchers to help develop a shellfish reef.

Bull Creek Primary School student Joanne Lee shone at the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee, winning the Years 3 to 4 category.

Information about teaching in the country, the Country Teaching Program and benefits calculator

For many young people, choosing the right career pathway requires a lot of consideration and exploration.

Our environmental strategy and plans have been implemented to offset the clearing of native vegetation and properly manage the future of the vegetation and fauna surrounding Wellard Village Primary School.

Experience the Midwest education region

Western Australian-led resource development for early childhood education and care.

Explore the story behind the artwork in our strategic directions for public education in Western Australia.

If you are a qualified teacher and moving to Western Australia from overseas, come and join us in public education.

Programs are offered at both a fully selective academic school and arts college.

Five female finalists who have made outstanding contributions to education have been named in the Department of Education’s Women of Achievement Award.

Rob Nail, Cape Naturaliste College

Contact the school as early as possible if you have concerns. Talking to your child’s teacher, year coordinator, school administration or principal is the best place to start.

Newton Moore Education Support Centre students are selling woodwork pieces they built at school through their student run retail shop.

One of the most highly anticipated sporting tournaments in the school calendar kicked off this week after a 2-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Twenty-seven schools from across the state came together for the first Two-way Science conference.

Follow the journey of the 2021 student ambassadors.

Two outstanding WA public school students – one who will study medicine, the other who has plans to set up his own business – have received the state’s peak academic award for their Year 12 achievements.

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There may be times during your child’s education when they are absent from school.

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

Excitement is building ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, with WA students set to benefit from the spectacular global event on home soil.

Our schools offer a variety of programs to suit children and young people’s needs and future aspirations.

School excursions are undertaken to further students’ learning, skills and social development outside the school setting.

You will be asked to provide your child’s health information to help the school meet your child’s health needs.

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

Vasse Primary School students are embracing the school’s latest initiative – Chicken Club.

Learn about qualifications and registration requirements to become a school psychologist in Western Australia.

Working in public schools and specialised educational settings has a lot to offer psychologists with experience. Learn more about working as school psychologist and how to apply for the role in a WA public school.

Lynwood Senior High School’s Ann Gourley has been honoured with the National Female Football Week CommBank Coach of the Year award.

Proposed courses are assessed by the Department of Education.

A former student and renowned artist, graphic designer and photographer, has returned to her high school to inspire others through a creative workshop.

A range of opportunities exist to commence study in a supportive and empowering university environment.

All children of compulsory school age must be enrolled in school and attend every day.

A compulsory criminal check for many people who work with children in Western Australia.