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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November
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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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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ATAR written exams end
Thursday 19 November 2026
ATAR written exams finish for 2026.
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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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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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ATAR written exams start
Wednesday 28 October 2026
ATAR written exams run from Wednesday 28 October to Thursday 19 November.
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Career event
Career Conversations in Albany
Tuesday 1 September 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Retravision Stadium - Function room
156 Lockyer Avenue, Albany
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
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Triple P: Fear-Less – Supporting Children with Anxiety webinar
Tuesday 1 September 2026 | 7 pm to 9 pm
Online event
This online session is for parents and carers of children aged 6 to 14. You’ll learn how anxiety works, how to respond to it effectively, and how to teach your child practical coping skills.
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Premier's Telethon Challenge ends
Friday 4 September 2026
This annual program encourages students to learn about philanthropy and raise money for sick, vulnerable and disadvantaged children.
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Starting School Successfully webinar
Friday 4 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 supporting independence, learning to use the toilet and separation.
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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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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.
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Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) testing for writing starts
Monday 7 September 2026
This OLNA testing runs for 2 days. It's designed for secondary students to successfully meet the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy.
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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.
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Career Conversations online event
Thursday 10 September 2026 | 5 pm to 6 pm
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We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
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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.
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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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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 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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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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Days of celebration
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
Tuesday 4 August 2026
This year’s theme is ‘Living Our Truth’, which celebrates the voices, stories and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities.
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Triple P: Promoting digital wellbeing webinar
Tuesday 4 August 2026 | 7 pm to 9 pm
Online event
This webinar, for parents and carers of pre-teens and teenagers, will help you set rules and appropriate limits to encourage responsible and safe use of digital tools.
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Career Conversations in Hillarys
Thursday 6 August 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Hillarys Yacht Club - Harbour room
65 Northside Drive, Hillarys
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
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WA Schools' Senior Concert Band Festival
Thursday 6 to Saturday 8 August 2026
This event is run in partnership with the Australian Band and Orchestra Director's Association (WA).
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Triple P: Helping Children Develop Healthy Screentime Habits webinar
Friday 7 August 2026 | 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Online event
This webinar is for parents of children aged up to 12 years. Digital devices like phones, tablets, games and TV are part of everyday family life in most homes. This workshop gives suggestions to help you establish healthy screen time routines.
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WA Schools' Senior Orchestra Festival
Saturday 8 to Sunday 9 August 2026
This event is run in partnership with the Australian Band and Orchestra Director's Association (WA).
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Career Conversations in Esperance
Tuesday 11 August 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Esperance Civic Centre
Council Place, Esperance
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
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National Science Week starts
Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 August 2026
The school theme for National Science Week 2026 is Seeds of science: nurturing knowledge for all. This theme invites students to explore the power of curiosity, inquiry and shared learning in growing scientific understanding.
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WA Classical Guitar Ensemble Festival
Saturday 15 to Sunday 16 August 2026
The 36th WA Classical Guitar Ensemble Festival is run in partnership with the WA Classical Guitar Society.
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Responding to Bullying webinar
Tuesday 18 August 2026 | 7 pm to 9 pm
Online event
This webinar is for parents and carers of children aged between 6 and 12 years. This workshop will help you understand what bullying is, why it happens, and the impact it can have on a child’s wellbeing and school experience. The session will focus on practical strategies to help your child respond to bullying.
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Career Conversations in Harrisdale
Wednesday 19 August 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Harrisdale Senior High School - Performing Arts Centre
1 Laverton Cresent, Harrisdale
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
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Triple P: Raising Resilient Children webinar
Friday 21 August 2026 | 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Online event
If you are a parent of children aged between 2 and 12 years, join this free webinar to learn about the 6 important life skills that help children manage their emotions, and the strategies you can use to promote these skills.
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Children's Book Week starts
Saturday 22 to Friday 28 August 2026
The 2026 Children’s Book Week theme is ‘Symphony of Stories’.
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Career Conversations in Busselton
Tuesday 25 August 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Saltwater Busselton - Function room 1
9 Queen Street, Busselton
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
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Career Conversations in Bunbury
Wednesday 26 August 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Mantra Bunbury Lighthouse - Koombana room
2 Marlston Drive, Bunbury
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
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WA Public Schools' Contemporary Music Ensemble Festival
Saturday 29 to Sunday 30 August 2026
This event gives public school bands and ensembles the chance to perform for each other.
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Claims open for WA Student Assistance Payment
Monday 20 July 2026
From 20 July 2026, parents and carers of eligible students can claim the payment.
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Education Minister’s Running Challenge starts
Monday 20 July 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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Term 3 starts
Monday 20 July 2026
Contact schools directly for information about their individual school development days and term dates.
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National Schools Tree Day
Friday 24 July 2026
National Schools Tree Day inspires students to learn about the local environment and support sustainability while playing an active role in their community.
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Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) testing for numeracy and reading starts
Monday 27 July 2026
This OLNA testing runs until 7 August. It's designed for secondary students to successfully meet the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy.
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Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) testing for writing starts
Monday 27 July 2026
This OLNA testing runs for 2 days. 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 Northam
Wednesday 29 July 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Bridgeley Community Centre - Avon Auditorium
91-93 Wellington Street, Northam
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
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Term 4 ends
Thursday 17 December 2026
Contact schools directly for their individual school development days and term dates.
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