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Director General Lisa Rodgers has been awarded a prestigious Public Service Medal for her extraordinary work undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Providing boarding services for country students.

A young and talented Visual Arts student has been recognised on a national level, winning the prestigious Lester Prize for her exceptional portrait.

Students at a remote school in the far northern Kimberley are perfecting their hospitality skills as part of an initiative to provide pathways to employment.

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.

A song written by a local band comprising of four secondary students has received a gong at the recent Western Australian Music (WAM) awards.

River Valley Primary School students have put their art and paving skills to the test for their NAIDOC Week, handmaking 77 stepping stones.

The Midwest education region is spread along a picture-perfect coast into the striking outback, showcasing the best landscapes WA has to offer.

Students at Coodanup College had a hands-on experience taking care of two calves to learn more about careers in the dairy industry.

Jason Buchanan, his wife Ainslie, daughter Lyla, and her best friend Nancy, are spearheading a winter collection drive to support the Dogs’ Refuge Home.

Term dates published in the Western Australian Government Gazette for primary and secondary students in public schools in Western Australia (all dates are inclusive).

A recent school trip to clean up Binningup Beach took an unexpected turn for three students from Parkfield Primary School.

Two Aboriginal educators passionate about making a difference at regional public schools have been awarded a life-changing teaching scholarship.

As the largest employer in Western Australia, our people are our most valuable asset.

Register as a home educator to be responsible for delivery of education to your child.

A new nature walk at Broome Senior High School enables students to learn about the rich botanical diversity of the Kimberley region.

The 2025 tour will travel to Japan. Applications close Friday 9 August.

One Applecross Senior High School student leaps from the school stage to the silver screen as she makes her acting debut in a film streaming on Netflix.

Certain decisions made by the Minister for Education and Training or the Director General may be reviewed if the school applies to the Minister.

Ashdale Primary School students and staff are now seeing the forest for the trees as they unveil an innovative urban greening project.

The school theme for National Science Week 2024 is Species Survival - More than just sustainability. The theme aims to highlight the importance of science and innovation in ensuring the survival and thriving of different species in an ever-changing world.

Contact schools directly for information about their individual school development days and term dates.

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

Our events calendar helps our community stay informed about key dates important to public education in Western Australia.

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

Find scholarships to support you to complete your teaching qualification and become a teacher.

If you are a qualified teacher and moving to Western Australia from overseas, come and join us in public education.

We provide pre-service teachers with funding when completing their professional experience in secondary science, technologies and mathematics (STEM).

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.

Contact areas and phone numbers. For general enquiries call 9264 4111.

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

Former Ellenbrook Secondary College student, Mariae Cassandra, has catapulted onto the national stage after winning Triple J’s 2024 Unearthed High competition.

Students from a remote community school have undertaken a spectacular bike journey to one of the Kimberley’s most iconic attractions.

This document provides an overview of Teaching for Impact, one of the supports available under the Quality Teaching Strategy.

Enjoy free VacSwim and pool entry this December and January school holidays

Learn more about post-school options and career pathways for your child.

Two WA public school teachers have been recognised as being among the most inspiring in the country.

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.

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The Department of Education Annual Report 2023–24 was tabled in Parliament on 18 September 2024.

Fun swimming lessons for children from 5 to 17 years of age.

Our Corporate Executive and senior staff are leaders in education strategy, planning and innovation.

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

From schools in the golden fields of the Wheatbelt and red earth of the Pilbara, to bustling metro schools, the finalists for the WA Education Awards 2024 have been announced.

Find out about your child's Academic Selective Entrance Test (ASET) performance report, and how to respond to an offer of placement.

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

Find out about lodging a Gifted and Talented application online.

Contact schools directly for information about their individual school development days and term dates.

The Working with Children (WWC) Check is a compulsory criminal check for many people who work with children in Western Australia. The WWC Check is often required in addition to the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

The buzz has settled from Paris 2024, but the mark our former public school students left on their sports will remain.

Join us for our free online events and discover why working in public education is an exciting and rewarding career.

STEM teaching and professional learning resources for Year 10.

STEM teaching and professional learning resources for Year 4.

STEM teaching and professional learning resources for Year 7.

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

Professional learning modules

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.

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.

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 secondary schooling.

STEM teaching and professional learning resources for Kindergarten.

STEM teaching and professional learning resources for Year 1.

STEM teaching and professional learning resources for Year 2.

STEM teaching and professional learning resources for Year 11.

STEM teaching and professional learning resources for Year 12.