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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.

The online complaint form is an easy way to make a complaint, and will guide you through the information required.

Information for students considering options their future

The Department of Education’s Policies website is the repository for all our policies and delegations.

Perth and Peel regions return to pre-lock down life.

Students may be interested in university study, have a specific career in mind that will involve further education and training, or intend to enter the workforce after leaving school.

Information on equipment and expenses.

What to consider when purchasing a new or second-hand snare drums, drum sets and mallet instrument.

Corporate Information Services pair, Cassandra Reagan and Carolyn Atkinson, have each claimed national honours at the Records and Information Management Professional Association (RIMPA) Awards.  

Perth students are bringing joy to local aged care residents through the gift of art.

No one understands the impact of the WA Massed Choir Festival better than Kate Humphreys.

A message from the Director General for World Teachers' Day

A group of Year 9 girls from Belridge Secondary College spent six weeks creating a mural with help from the female empowerment group ‘We Are Womxn’.  

Sixty more Western Australian public schools face a greener future thanks to funding received as part of the Schools Clean Energy Technology Fund.

Narrogin Senior High School students in Years 8 to 10 recently squared off against the local law enforcers in a game of hockey. 

Teams of brilliant students from both Poynter Primary School and Esperance Primary School recently won in their respective categories at the Tournament of Minds International Finals in Melbourne.

Education support assistant by day, supporting rock legends Coldplay by night. 

Perth primary school students are winners in a sports competition with a difference.

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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Creative, thought provoking, and expressive pieces by young WA artists are on display at the State’s most recognised gallery.

An Australia-first marine program is turning students in the South-West into citizen scientists, empowering them to make an impact through coastline conservation.

Otto Gibbs, a talented composer and graduate from John Curtin College of the Arts, has been selected for the prestigious 2024 West Australian Symphony Orchestra Composition Project.  

Follow the journey of the 2024 Anzac Student Tour as they explore Singapore.

Students from a Fremantle school have taken out a national prize for their submarine design.

Students across Western Australia recently showcased their STEM prowess in the exciting Synergy Solar Car Challenge.

An interactive mobile application designed to help with the sharing of Two-way Science initiatives in the classroom has been launched in Leonora, in WA’s Goldfields.

A new yarning circle was recently unveiled at South Hedland Primary School, in respect for local Indigenous culture and students.

While the first day of high school can be daunting, six sets of twins at Kelmscott Senior High School had someone to share the journey with.

A secondary school has established a bike repair station to promote active lifestyles among the school community and their neighbours.

West Leederville Primary School students have brightened up a local park with their artistic talents.

Two WA top-performing Aboriginal public school graduates have been named recipients of the 2023 Rob Riley Memorial Prize.

As a teacher in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, Donna Buckley’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of traditional education has propelled her into the spotlight as a finalist for the Women of Achievement Award.

Lee Musumeci, Principal of Challis Community Primary School, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Curtin University.  

Patricia Konigsberg is a linguist and educator and is a leading advocate for two-way learning.

Girls from Oz promises to provide programs that are designed to engage and inspire females living in some of the most remote at-risk communities in Australia.

Lathlain Primary School’s Bike Bus is no regular bus.

A $75,000 grant is allowing 13 WA public schools to come together and share their interest and love for robotics.

Ranford Primary School recently unveiled its latest playground addition – a new shade structure.  

Homework and study gets your children thinking and applying what they learn in different ways, developing them into independent learners.

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Staff and students at South Coogee Primary School have been recognised for their dedication to sustainability and environmental awareness.

Joshua Lo is only nine years old, but he’s already a published author and illustrator.

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

Primary school principals are dedicated leaders who make a remarkable difference to the education and lives of young students and school staff.

Thought-provoking artworks from some talented recent Year 12 graduates are being showcased in The West Australian Pulse Exhibition.

Melissa Pettit has been acknowledged for making a difference in her field, honoured with the F A Sharr Award at the library and information week award ceremony.

Volunteers like Val Tilbrook and Jacqui Archdale embody the spirit of our school communities.

Public schools follow the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline which lays out the Kindergarten to Year 10 curriculum for all Western Australian children.

A Fremantle program coordinator, focussed on achieving stronger academic outcomes for disengaged students, has been awarded the Department’s 2024 Women of Achievement Award.

Students at a Great Southern primary school are taking a hands-on approach to learning more about the local environment.

An Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) from a remote Kimberley school has received a Public Service Medal for being a system-wide voice and advocate for Ngarinyin culture.

A football excursion to Meekatharra has ignited excitement and community spirit.

Rostrata Primary School students and families have dug deep into their wallets and donated winter items to people in need.

The extraordinary talent of young musicians was on display at the annual Opus concert where audience members were treated to a night of creativity and joy.

A new category has been added to the Education Awards for 2024 that will allow incredible work and achievements in the wellbeing and learning area to be recognised.

A student Environment Action Team has taken to the beach in Broome to clean up marine litter with the aim of protecting the ocean.

A class of innovative Year 12 students have showcased their creativity and craftsmanship by building desk lamps out of recycled wood.

Award-winning artist and long-serving art teacher, Jill Ansell, has been named a finalist for the Archibald Prize for the second year in a row.

Our sustainability framework provides our direction to address economic, environmental and social issues.

Girrawheen Senior High School receives the Excellence in Teaching and Learning (Secondary) Award for 2022.

Shenton College receives the Excellence in School Leadership Award for 2022.

Four schools have been recognised for their innovative approaches to inclusivity as part of a new category in this year’s education awards.

Four public primary schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their dedication to providing students with the best learning experience.

Four West Australian public schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for their approach to leadership across the whole school.

Today, five public schools were recognised for their excellence in the areas of leadership, disability and inclusion, teaching and learning, and cultural responsiveness.

Secondary school students from across WA will have the chance to share their views and inform education policy after being appointed to the WA Student Council.

A Melville Senior High School graduate and budding software engineer has received WA’s highest education honour.

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.

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You can make a difference by talking with your kids.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Madison Corsini, Western Australian College of Agriculture – Cunderdin

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.

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.

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

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

It’s not every day you get to meet an Olympian, but now the students at Ashburton Drive Primary School are reaching for gold.

More than 250 primary school students from Perth’s southern suburbs came together to engage in conversations about their science interests.

Kwinana students have benefitted from a music education program that helps develop life skills and improve academic results.

Kalbarri District High School students have built a Thank You Board to recognise the local community who helped during the devastation of Tropical Cyclone Seroja.

Harrisdale Primary School special educational needs students have launched a pen pal program with a local aged care facility.

Former student and COVID-19 Dr Jesse Li addressed Mount Lawley Senior High School and shared his important life lessons.

More than 100 Harrisdale Primary School staff participated in the rewarding experience as part of the school development day.

Hilton Primary School has revitalised its yarning circle to provide a gathering space that serves as an outdoor classroom and an area to sit and connect to country.

More than 100 West Australian public school students took part in the annual Walk for Reconciliation in Perth to mark the conclusion of National Reconciliation Week.

Gosnells Primary School hosts WA’s first autism inclusive interschool carnival.

Two outstanding Aboriginal secondary school graduates have been awarded a prestigious prize for their top performances in Year 12.

Western Australia’s first qualified female Aboriginal teacher has been honoured at a Perth primary school to ensure her legacy lives on for decades to come.

A leader in Aboriginal education in WA is among the 992 Australians recognised as part of the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

School students have written a song with a local musician as part of a new program launched to promote the link between music and wellbeing.

Mount Hawthorn Primary School students’ welcome children from Afghanistan with heartfelt messages.

District high schools welcome a unique online mentoring opportunity for their students.

Great Southern students get a head start in future careers.

Mother and daughter duo introduce Ballardong Noongar language and culture classes at Bruce Rock District High School.

Sixteen students from Bunbury travelled across Western Australia to take part in a life-changing on-country experience.

Keith Svendsen, Baldivis Secondary College

Bullsbrook College students designing shelters using recycled materials that would help animals survive a bushfire.

Year 5 Manning Primary School student Oliver Newman has won the Phillip Pendal Young Heritage Award, after writing a story about Como’s iconic fish and chip shop.

Students and staff from The Western Australia College of Agriculture in Harvey and Cunderdin have rallied together to support a farmer affected by devastating fires.

Northam Senior High School student Joshua Patrick took to the big stage to share his inspiring story and experience as a young carer.

The 2020 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour has been amalgamated with the 2021 tour group.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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Barbara Dalgety, Bluff Point Primary School

Ben Garnaut, Warwick Senior High School

Wiluna Remote Community School

Rebecca Bope, Kalgoorlie Primary School

STEM knowledge and skills are embedded across these subject disciplines.

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

National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results for Western Australian public school students

Students at WA’s education support centres have swapped schoolbooks for stacking shelves and scanning items as part of a supermarket learning program for those with special education needs.

Our Western Australian College of Agriculture offers modern education, training programs and residential facilities for young people in Years 10, 11 and 12.

Inkabee is an 11-year-old on a mission to inspire people.

The Japanese and Venezuelan soccer teams will be seeing double when Perth twins take to the pitch for a World Cup warm-up tournament.

Students from Melville Senior High School now have a clearer flight path into a career in aviation thanks to a new partnership with Qantas and Flight Training Adelaide.

The new Better and Fairer Schools Agreement will deliver funding and reforms to help improve education outcomes for all students.

West Australian school students with aspirations to become the next generation of medical professionals had the rare and inspiring opportunity this week to hear from the 2024 Australians of the Year.

The AFL footy finals start this Thursday night, but a Pinjarra high school teacher is already celebrating victory, with a chance for more to come.

A network of schools located in the Pilbara celebrated its dedicated educators and staff at the annual Karratha Education Network Excellence (KENEx) Awards.

Use these resources to promote VacSwim programs at venues and to community groups.

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

Geraldton Schools Combined Band can put Sydney Opera House on their performance resume after showcasing their exceptional talent at the Australian International Music Festival in Sydney.

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

Since 2008, the WA Education Awards has been a highlight of the education calendar.

Condingup Primary School is one of dozens of schools across Western Australia that are benefiting from a generous $113,000 in grants aimed at encouraging waste management initiatives.

More than 130 schools will participate in Scitech’s first virtual excursions during this year’s National Science Week to celebrate and learn about this year’s theme: Species Survival – More Than Just Sustainability.

Ashdale Secondary College already offers a terrific science-based specialist program through its STEM Institute.

We all have a right to feel safe and be safe at school.

When Nate, Nazeem, Florence, and Charlee were announced as this year’s Little Telethon Stars, they couldn’t contain their excitement and cheer.

A former Mount Lawley Senior High School performing arts student has landed a role in a major Hollywood movie starring multi award-winning actor Mark Wahlberg.

Students from a Waikiki school have taken out a prize for their research project designed to boost the local population of little penguins.

A non-government school can be registered for periods of between one and five years, after which the school must have its registration renewed.

Governing bodies and registered schools responsibilities.

Children who show an aptitude for music may be offered a place in the instrumental music program.

Jay Peckitt has been announced as the new Director General for the Department of Education.

Rockingham Senior High School sets the standard for community engagement with its Try-A-Thon named the most successful Telethon community fundraiser ever.

Students past and present from one of Perth’s oldest primary schools have come together to celebrate a milestone birthday.

A Perth educator has been awarded an inaugural scholarship to study a Master of Education Leadership overseas.

Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre students have been awarded the Alcoa Primary School Award at the Castaways Sculpture Awards which celebrates art created from trash.

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.

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

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

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.

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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.

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.