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

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.

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

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

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

Children have the opportunity to shine in these innovative and challenging arts programs.

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

Schools and service providers have a shared interest in achieving positive educational outcomes for students with disability.

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.

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

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

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

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

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We offer teaching salaries among the highest in Australia.

Our Annual Report 2022–23 has been tabled, providing insight into our operational and financial performance.

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.

Find out about the application process to enrol in a Gifted and Talented program for an overseas or interstate student.

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

Children with a passion and commitment to learning a second language have the opportunity to develop their skills to an advanced level.

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

If you’re a friendly, outgoing person who loves the water, help us run our popular swimming programs across the state.

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

Information and guides to assist you in your role of swimming instructor or water safety officer.

This fund demonstrates our commitment to renewable electricity and will reduce school’s energy costs and carbon emissions.

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’.  

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Swimming instructors and water safety officers are paid as casual employees and receive a competitive salary.

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.

We are offering 2 scholarships to support aspiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander secondary teachers to complete their secondary teaching qualification.

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

Per capita grants are provided to assist non-government schools with costs of educating students.

Access extra benefits by working in one of our regional schools as an advanced graduate.

Pre-service teachers completing a professional experience in one of our metropolitan education support centres or schools may be eligible for funding.

Children from country Western Australia with exceptional abilities have access to Gifted and Talented programs.

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

Our Horizons short courses aim to build on current skills and prepare pre-service teachers for high demand teaching areas.

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.

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

Important testing information and forms for the 2024 selection process.

Eating well and being active is critical for both short and long-term health and wellbeing. It also has a direct impact on a child’s performance at school.

The WA Student Council provides a student voice to shaping public education policy.

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

We offer financial support to low-income families with children enrolled in secondary schooling to assist with school expenses, and financial assistance when children are required to board away from home or live in a second home.

WA Public Schools' Contemporary Music Ensemble Festival is from Saturday 24 August to Sunday 25 August 2024.

Find important information and required documentation for your child’s Academic Selective Entrance Testing.

All students applying for Gifted and Talented programs must sit the Academic Selective Entrance Test (ASET).

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.

As WA's largest employer, we offer many career opportunities in more than 800 schools and 12 central and regional offices.

These steps outline the process for your child to take part in a Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance program.

The Boarding Away from Home Allowance is available to families for financial assistance when children are required to board away from home or live in a second home.

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.

The Premier's Anzac Student Tour will travel to Japan in 2025. Applications are now open for students in Years 8 to 11.

The council or board of a public school works with the school community to achieve the best outcomes for students.

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.

You and your family can access other services when you require additional support.

We provide well-supported practical experience to pre-service teachers and school psychologists.

Scholarships, grants and prizes for children in secondary school to help them achieve their education goals.

Children from Kindergarten to Year 12 have a local public school. Find information about how to enrol, local-intake areas, enrolment options for visa holders and intensive English centres for children in the early stages of learning English.

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

Student ambassadors represent their school, community and the state on the Premier's Anzac Student Tour.

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.

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

Fun swimming lessons for children from 5 to 17 years of age. The program runs in the October and summer school holidays.

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.  

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

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

Join us for Ed Talks WA, a podcast series from the Department of Education WA. It features inspiring and thought-provoking guests with surprising stories and conversations that focus on the world of education.

Our Aboriginal Advisory Body will help us create a culturally-responsive education system to support the wellbeing, engagement and achievement of Aboriginal students in public schools.

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

Every year data is collected relating to schools, students and staff throughout the Western Australian education system.

Secondary Selective Entrance programs extend and enrich learning and let creative talents flourish.

We are committed to increasing our focus on creating culturally responsive environments and strengthening the cultural identity and wellbeing of Aboriginal students in our schools.

These early years of childhood up to four years old are extremely important for children's development and learning.

The experiences children have during the early years are extremely important. As your child’s first teacher, your role is vital in creating opportunities that promote learning in a fun and safe environment.

All public schools have a uniform that students must wear every day.

Options for public secondary schooling in the area.

Secondary Mathematics - Graduate Certificate

STEM teaching and professional learning resources for Year 11.

STEM teaching and professional learning resources for Year 12.

STEM teaching and professional learning resources for Year 3.

STEM teaching and professional learning resources for Year 5.

STEM teaching and professional learning resources for Year 9.

Recommendations to reform policy, legislation, administration and institutional structures.

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 primary 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.

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 module for primary schooling.

This project delivers a suite of innovative STEM teaching and professional learning resources that support teachers in all Western Australian schools to implement and extend the Kindergarten to Year 12 Curriculum and develop the general capabilities.

STEM teaching and professional learning resources for Pre-primary.

STEM teaching and professional learning resources for Year 7.

STEM teaching and professional learning resources for Year 9.

Recognising our exemplary teachers and aspirant leaders.

View the transcripts for the AEDC video stories, part of our resources for educators.

The importance of play-based learning.

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Bannister Creek Primary School hosted a Paws for a Chat, an event that involved the school community bringing their pets to school for a walk and chat to promote mental health and wellbeing.

John Triscari, Safety Bay Senior High School Deputy Principal has taken on the role as the head coach of Perth Wheelcats.

Governor Stirling Senior High School Year 12 student Shannon Walding is among 85 up-and-coming artists to have their talents featured in a selective online collection.

Harvey students awarded lifesaving bravery gold medallion for a courageous rescue.

Southern River College students donate to refugee children from Afghanistan.

The Department of Education Western Australia has been recognised in a prestigious award celebrating excellence in public service.

A team of Gilmore College students has been invited to compete in Russia after taking out first place in a robot competition.

A staff member at a primary school in Baldivis has transformed her Aboriginal artwork into wearable polo shirts, bringing First Nations culture into the classroom.

A Goldfields principal has turned into a fairy godmother for her students after conjuring up ball gowns and suits from public donations across the country.

Students in WA’s remote North now have the qualifications to pilot drones and prepare for future career opportunities in a range of industries.

Non-government schools and their governing bodies are required to meet the registration standards and other requirements for non-government schools at all times.

Hampton Senior High School students have learnt trade skills through upcycling and refurbishing old furniture.

Mandurah Primary School principal, Natasha Upcott has been awarded the Local Legend Award by the Mayor of Mandurah.

Melville Senior High School student Om Sharma, tops a global writing competition.

A Year 6 student from Dongara District High School has done her school proud at the national STORYATHON competition.

Former Thornlie Senior High School head girl Caitlin Parker is gearing up to represent Australia in boxing at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

The Denmark Senior High School Emergency Services Cadets have made local volunteer firefighters' jobs a little bit easier by keeping their vehicles shipshape.

Morawa District High School students have created dozens of road safety banners and signs for their community.

Primary school student and proud Noongar girl Alkira Hansen has taken out a top business award.

Virtual reality, futuristic animatronics and dancing robots among the awe-inspiring projects on display at the STEM Enterprise Showcase.

Newborough Primary School recognised the role of animals in World War One with special messages sent by pigeon.

John Curtin College of the Arts students are leading the way with their First Nations student group called Maali Mia – Home of the Black Swan.

A group of intrepid Manning Primary School students are volunteering their time to conserve local bushland and help the natural environment thrive.

Charlotte Golding, from the Warakurna community in the middle of Western Australia’s Gibson Desert, has presented her moving Heywire story in the Ngaanyatjarra language.

A South West public school has been recognised on a national stage for its outstanding work and support for students.

For more information about Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance Programs

Students across Western Australia celebrated National Science Week by taking part in innovative projects that ignited their passion for science.

Students and staff from the Kimberley showed off their long-distance bike riding skills for their annual Ride for Success Bike Camp.

Every student in Years 3 to 6 learn a language. This will be extended to Year 8 students by 2023.

Casual or relief teachers provide short-term cover (up to 20 days) in metropolitan, regional and remote schools.

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

Students need opportunities to learn from employers about work, paid employment and the skills that are valued in the workplace.

The WACE is awarded to students who have successfully completed two years of senior secondary schooling and have achieved the required standard.

We will listen and respond to your concerns, and work with you to resolve complaints.

All public schools have received an initial funding amount for maintenance, upgrades or refurbishments.

Children suited to selective Gifted and Talented programs should be able to perform well ahead of children of the same age.

"If you are passionate about something...you will find where you want to go in life."

Our teachers provide high quality education and help students reach their potential in public schools across WA.

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Give your child the opportunity to be part of a unique instrumental music program only available in Western Australian public schools.

What to consider when purchasing a new or second-hand brass instrument.

What to consider when purchasing a new or second-hand flute.

What to consider when purchasing a new or second-hand saxophone.

What to consider when buying a new or second-hand violin, viola or cello.

There are many sites available that provide information on teaching and learning resources, networking groups, tertiary courses and career pathways to help you deliver home education to your child.

The framework provides a better representation of our services, performance and main areas of expenditure.

Stage 2 will double the capacity of Western Australia’s first high-density public secondary school in 2023.

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STEM empowers individuals with the skills to succeed and adapt to this changing world.

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