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Alkimos Primary School wins again with hosting the Melbourne Cup Tour for the second time.

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

Strong partnerships and collaboration between schools and their communities provide better outcomes for our students.

Outcomes from the community consultation on public schooling in the Cannington and Maddington area.

Have your say and help inform decisions about public schooling.

Learn more about why STEM plays a role in the development of important skill sets for our students in this interactive, self-paced professional learning modules for secondary schooling.

This online Professional Learning Module (PLM) is designed to support teachers as they enrich STEM teaching and learning in their classroom.

This online Professional Learning Module (PLM) is designed to support teachers as they enrich STEM teaching and learning in their classroom.

This online Professional Learning Module (PLM) is designed to support teachers as they enrich STEM teaching and learning in their classroom.

This online Professional Learning Module (PLM) is designed to support teachers as they enrich STEM teaching and learning in their classroom.

The State Government has announced a $319 million Building Schools package to be delivered as part of the WA Recovery Plan.

The PEAC program is a part-time withdrawal program for Year 5 and 6 students in public schools.

Lynwood Senior High School

Daniel Hugo, Carine Senior High School

Sally Bradley, Swan View Senior High 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

Ben Garnaut, Warwick Senior High School

Wiluna Remote Community School

Rebecca Bope, Kalgoorlie Primary School

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

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

STEM knowledge and skills are embedded across these subject disciplines.

It is predicted that in coming years approximately 75 per cent of all new jobs will require qualifications and skills in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

An independent report to investigate the major drivers of excessive teacher and leader workload in Western Australian public schools and make actionable recommendations about how they could be mitigated by school and departmental leaders. Published in November 2023, the report was commissioned by the Department and undertaken by Viviane Robinson, Viviane Robinson Consulting and Peter Hamilton, Hamilton Associates.

This report outlined the results of the 2022 WA healthy food and drink school principal survey, and also includes recommendations.

Three Western Australian schools held their inaugural School Open Streets events, closing off local streets to traffic for a day of fun community activities.

The latest cohort of exceptional students have been selected to join the Western Australia Student Council.

An Indonesian language teacher who educates isolated students across the state has taken out a top award.

The Paris Olympic Games have come and gone, but the performances of former public school students are still being celebrated across Western Australia.

Registered non-government schools that operate on a not-for-profit basis may qualify for financial assistance.

Three Year 6 students from Harrisdale Primary School are making waves with an innovative podcast.

Two aspiring health professionals have been named the highest-achieving Aboriginal graduates of 2024, taking out a prestigious prize.

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Find out about the Graduate Program and how you can gain valuable skills and experience working across different areas of our business.

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School administration roles are busy, dynamic and varied. In addition to these positions, we have roles that focus on supporting school systems, such as the library and information communication technology systems.

Our education and classroom support roles include opportunities to work directly with students and to provide whole-of-classroom support.

Whether you’re in front of a class of kids or providing support from one of our offices, keeping physically and mentally healthy is just as important for our staff as it is for our students.

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Final year pre-service teachers can teach in public schools across WA with our Casual Teacher and Pre-Service Teacher Fixed Term pools.

As a psychology student completing your placement with us in a regional school, you can access funding to help with placement costs!

You can inspire a passion for learning in children and young people in a range of interesting and diverse educational settings.

Our network of specialised staff supports our schools and sites across the state. Whether finance is your area of expertise, communications is your passion or curriculum is your strong point, we have a career to suit you!

If you are interested in teaching or thinking of a career change, find all the information you need to start your journey to teach in WA.

Find out about the wide range of careers available to you in public education. Browse some of the roles in our schools and colleges or focus on a central or regional services role to provide system level support.

Education is open for learning. We have job opportunities across a variety of roles in metropolitan and regional WA.

Find out about our teaching jobs that are in high demand, including specialist areas.

WA students are invited to design mission patches that will feature on astronaut suits.

An inspiring principal who is deeply respected for her compassion and innovative approaches has been named a finalist for the Department’s 2025 Women of Achievement Award.

A passionate educator dedicated to fostering literacy education and inclusion has been named a finalist for the Department of Education’s Women of Achievement Award.

To teach in Western Australia you must have a recognised tertiary teaching degree, or equivalent recognised teaching qualifications.

Five outstanding female employees have been recognised for their significant contribution to public education in Western Australia.

A new STEM room equipped with advanced technology is benefitting students at Broome Senior High School

Perth Modern School student, Chelsea Wu created history recently when she competed at the 2025 World Table Tennis Youth Contender Championships in the Philippines.

Use our 'Find a school' tool to search for your local public school by name or suburb. The tool will provide contact information as well as some brief background information about the school.

Students at Dianella Secondary College Education Support Centre are getting a hands-on learning experience at their new Mini Woolies.

After almost three decades away, Cowaramup Primary School Year 5 and 6 students have donned their wet suits and caught some waves in a welcomed return to surfing competition.

A cycling enthusiast from the Department of Education, who has been a driving force in helping to raise funds and awareness for youth mental health, recently completed a 700km charity ride from Albany to Perth.

Understand how to get approval for an alternative participation option.

We want every child in Western Australia to succeed, whatever their ability, wherever they live, whatever their background.

Jaxon Liebeck, a 2016 graduate from Manjimup Senior High School, returned to the classroom where it all began, to share his experience as flight director for Firefly Aerospace's recent commercial lunar landing.

A West Australian schoolgirl is the fastest female in Australia in her age group.

A passionate educator, and mother of three, who has embraced the power of yoga, is encouraging students and parents to join community sessions to help improve physical health, wellbeing and focus.

Leeming Senior High School science teacher Jackson Stubberfield is preparing to represent Australia at the World Powerlifting Championship after an impressive win at the national level earlier this year.