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Violence is a complex community issue and we all want it to stop.

Years before kicking goals on the world stage, international football superstar Sam Kerr perfected her trademark celebratory backflip on a Perth school oval.

We offer a range of support services and programs to ensure your child feels a sense of belonging and receives the best possible education.

The Kimberley Round-up has made a triumphant return after more than 25 years.

Our school psychologists have described working in rural and regional areas as the highlight of their careers. Learn more about the benefits of working as a school psychologist in rural and regional areas.

West Australian students have launched out-of-this-world solutions to problems faced by the space industry.

Four Ellenbrook Secondary College students are among the strong WA team heading to Melbourne next month to compete in the WorldSkills Australia National Championships.

Students got the chance to learn about some fascinating scientific developments as Rostrata Primary School celebrated its third annual STEAM Festival.

It’s time to celebrate excellence in our schools again, with nominations open for the WA Education Awards.

Robots are well known for speeding up manufacturing processes, but the tables were turned when WA secondary students built robots in just three days.

Move over, Nancy Drew, there are some brilliant young detectives in our midst.

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Dedicated public school education assistants have been recognised on the national stage as finalists in the 2023 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards.

Thousands of students across the country have voted a Perth teacher’s picture book their favourite of the year.

WA College of Agriculture Cunderdin is in the running to be named WA small training provider of the year at the 2023 WA Training Awards.

Specialist music students at Kelmscott Senior High School have jammed out at a lunchtime gig with international music stars Voyager.

Ensuring every child, including those with special educational needs, has access to a high-quality education.

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

We have changed the way we appoint and transfer teaching staff in our metropolitan schools for the start of 2024. The changes apply to fixed-term appointments, to metropolitan schools, between 8 December 2023 and 9 February 2024.

Swimming pools and beaches are a big part of the Western Australian lifestyle. Ensuring your children can swim competently and safely is a must for all families.

There were cheers and smiles when the Lynwood Senior High School specialist soccer academy ran a carnival for primary students with special learning needs.

Process for changing the registration of a non-government school.

Find our strategic plan for public schools 2020–2024 – 'Every student, every classroom, every day', our long-term vision – 'Building on strength' and our actions and commitments for 2024 – 'Focus 2024'.

A Warwick Senior High School graduate is packing his bags for Oxford University after winning the prestigious and highly sought after Rhodes Scholarship.

Pippa McTaggart from WA’s Midwest made lifetime memories while attending this year’s AFL Grand Final as the 2023 NAB AFL Auskicker of the Year and Captain of Team NAB AFL Auskick.

Holly, the beloved support dog at Woodvale Secondary College, recently claimed a bronze medal in the Animal Award Winner category at the RSPCA WA Animal Welfare Awards.

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

From bustling metro schools to some of the most isolated communities in the state, public school teachers make a significant impact every day on the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people in Western Australia.

From remote schools in the Kimberley, to a specialist agricultural college in the Wheatbelt, to bustling metro schools, the finalists for the WA Education Awards 2023 have been announced.

Variety WA is throwing its support behind thousands of Western Australian school children and families through its new 2024 EduKids grants program.

Academy Award winning filmmakers in the near future may be thanking a South West media teacher for her support along the way.

The Premier’s Anzac Student Tour travelled to Sydney and New Zealand in April 2023.

Our public schools are located across 8 education regions and offer endless opportunities to live and teach in Western Australia.

Four public secondary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for the exceptional way they prepare students for life beyond school.

Narembeen District High School receives the Excellence in Teaching and Learning (Primary) Award for 2022.

Yousra Abou Ras’s story is one that highlights the success of important partnerships such as the one offered by Shenton College Deaf Education Centre. 

A north metropolitan school has come out on top at the 2023 WA Mental Health Awards for its exceptional mental health support for staff and students.

Budding environmental researchers from Brentwood Primary School have unveiled their interactive signs around Blue Gum Lake Reserve.

Many Year 12 graduates have been waiting with bated breath in anticipation of their ATAR results being released, and over the weekend, nine public school students celebrated with the highest possible score.

Rocks & Rhubarb, the winner of John Curtin College of the Arts’ battle of the bands competition, recently performed at the annual Fremantle Long Table Dinner. 

A strong public education system is the cornerstone of every successful society.

Recently retired Chris Gostelow has been recognised by the Australian Psychological Society for the impact he made in psychology over his 39-year career with the Department.

Join us and shape the future of young people and their communities in public schools across Western Australia.

Stimulate children's learning and curiosity before they start school.

Starting school, or transitioning to a new school, is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming.

Starting high school means big changes for your child. Help your child transition to high school with these tips.

A $5,000 grant is available to final-year pre-service teachers working as education assistants in education support settings in public schools.

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

A South West primary school has been recognised for its outstanding language students with top placings in a national language competition.

Across WA, 65 new school psychologists have been welcomed to start 2024, set to support schools to enhance student wellbeing, engagement and achievement.

Opus is the Instrumental Music School Services showcase concert.

The 29th Western Australian Schools’ Jazz Festival is run in conjunction with the Australian Jazz Education Association.

Students and school staff from across Western Australia continue to support education in Cambodia through the long-running Angkor Project.

As 10 West Australian students prepare to head to Singapore for the 2024 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour, the opportunity to be a part of the 2025 travelling party has recently opened.

Five finalists have been announced for the Director General’s Women of Achievement Award, who all support education in WA in their own way.

The Remote Teaching Service is made up of a dedicated group of more than 200 teachers living and working in 37 remote communities in Western Australia.

Graduates from Perth Modern who received an ATAR of 99.95 share their tips for navigating Year 12. Plus, we explain what ATAR is.

Bob Hawke College recently unveiled its $52.9 million Stage 2 expansion, marking a significant milestone in the school's journey towards excellence in education and the arts.

For more than two decades, the Teacher Flying Squad has been an ongoing source of support for regional schools.

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Four female students passionate about STEM are gearing up to compete in an F1 challenge in Adelaide.

Connor Wright, a Year 11 student from Bunbury High School, has already established himself as a biking champion, but there is no sign of a brake in his career anytime soon.

The 35th WA Classical Guitar Ensemble Festival is run in partnership with the WA Classical Guitar Society. 

This event is run in partnership with the Australian Band and Orchestra Director's Association (WA).

This event is run in partnership with the Australian Band and Orchestra Director's Association (WA).

A creative arts initiative is helping teach students about a vulnerable cockatoo.

Education or training options other than full-time enrolment in a school.

Students at Comet Bay have been bringing the past back to life, demonstrating their art and technology skills by adding colour to black and white WWI photos.

It's an exciting and important milestone when your child goes to school for the first time.

Our Leap into School Psychology program provides an easy way to learn more about the work of psychologists in Western Australia’s public schools and ‘try on the job’ to see if school psychology is right for you.