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Our public schools are all across our vast state, offering you opportunities to live and teach in incredible locations. Come and join us.

Kimberley students are helping monitor turtle populations across the region to develop their science skills and make a real-world impact.

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Chris Dullard, Shenton College Deaf Education Centre

Bunbury Senior High School

Cassandra Wilson, Dawul Remote Community School

Tam Sheldon, Baldivis Secondary College

Public school funding is allocated to schools based on the learning needs of students and school characteristics.

Tips from the Cancer Council WA about how to protect yourself from skin cancer as well as tips for at school and work.

Includes the ABCD guide to packing school lunchboxes, menu planner, reading food labels and other resources.

Kristyn Oldfield, Aspiri Primary School

Basil Kickett, Narrogin Primary School

We support graduates with ongoing professional development opportunities and guidance from our mentors.

Four Western Australian public school graduates have been recognised as future leaders as part of a prestigious scholarship program.

The extraordinary origin stories of John Forest Secondary College students have been featured in a new e-book.

For Ebony Whitney, the Premier’s Anzac Student Tour is a “life-changing” chance to explore her deep interest in history, as well as her family’s legacy.

The Premier’s Reading Challenge is back for another year and it’s going to be bigger than ever.

Kununurra students have removed invasive weeds to rehabilitate a local spring as part of a new program offering On Country education opportunities and pathways to future employment.

The recycling efforts of WA students played a starring role in one of the most popular artworks at this year’s Sculpture by the Sea.

A Great Southern primary school has opened a dedicated Noongar community room to offer a space to yarn, connect and build positive relationships.

An award-winning artist and long-serving art teacher dedicated to sharing her creative talents to re-engage students has been named a finalist for a prestigious art prize.

A Rockingham sports teacher who created a successful fundraising initiative and champions a rugby league program has taken out a national award.

A Goldfields teacher had a dream to share her grandmother’s language with the younger generation. So, she wrote a children’s book in Wangkatja to ensure it lives on for years to come.

For the past two years, Northam Primary School has been on an important cultural journey, connecting with the local Noongar community by learning about the Noongar culture and including it in school programs.

Play a vital role in our students achieving their full potential and make a difference in the lives of young people and their communities.

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Working with us means you will enjoy a range of employee benefits.

As a parent/carer, you play an important role in helping your child attend every day and get the most out of school.

Teachers wear a number of hats. They spark those lightbulb moments in the classroom and patch up grazed knees in the playground. Teachers impart knowledge, ignite the imagination, deliver hope, invest in students and nurture young minds.

Western Australia’s longest serving Aboriginal academic presented to education staff about Aboriginal education in the state.

A Dreamtime inspired piece of art designed by an Ellenbrook Secondary College student has provided a personal touch of community and culture to the graduating Year 12’s gift to the school.

A Harrisdale Primary School teacher has led a team of staff members known as the Harrisdale Handlebars on a non-stop 24-hour ride and walk to raise more than $19,000 for Movember.

Budding scientists from the state’s Southwest have uncovered a bacterial shell disease impacting blue swimmer crabs in Bunbury Harbour.

Dongara District High School students are celebrating 10 years of growing and selling their own produce through the school Patch to Plate program.

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Subsidised employee housing is available for many teachers working in our rural, regional and remote schools.

There are many opportunities to teach in high priority areas in public education.

Generally, students in Western Australia attend primary school and then secondary school. Depending on the needs of the community, some of our schools cater for both primary and secondary-aged children.

Specialist education for young people in Years 11 and 12 with access to learning opportunities through workplaces, universities and training providers

Non-government school education in Western Australia falls into two categories, Catholic schools and Independent schools.

Community spirit was high this month when a group of young Perth humanitarians came together to raise money for the people of Syria who were devastated by the recent earthquake.

Three Southwest students passionate about eliminating plastic have introduced a keep cup initiative at their school after seeing a shocking amount of litter on local beaches.

A Perth principal dedicated to making a difference to the lives of students and their families has been recognised as part of International Women’s Day celebrations.

Associate Principal, Halls Creek District High School

Yarning circles, chit-chat cafes and mindfulness activities were some of the many ways Western Australian schools marked R U OK? Day to start meaningful conversations about mental health.

Members of the inaugural WA Student Council have come together for the first time to set their goals and priorities for 2023.

Michelle Barrett, Byford Secondary College

Louise O’Donovan, Beeliar Primary School

Charan Pabla, Girrawheen Senior High School

Ashdale Secondary College

A renowned Indigenous artist inspired Leeming students to explore culture through a stunning collaborative artwork.

The Karratha Education Initiative has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to education in the Pilbara.

A Karratha Aboriginal educator is using her experience as a marathon runner to teach young female Indigenous students about fitness, health and wellbeing.

Primary school students got the chance to tackle challenging real-world scenarios as part of a dynamic interschool STEM competition.

A talented WA student could be the next winner of the Best Australian Yarn Short Story Competition.

Kent Street Senior High School student Chloe Ainsworth has won a cricketing opportunity of a lifetime.

Career development activities encourage students, by helping them to connect their current learning to future learning, work and life opportunities.

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

A brass ensemble, a wind orchestra and moving vocal performances were among the standout moments at the annual Opus concert where guests enjoyed the incredible power of music and song.

Contact us about a career in school psychology

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

An Aboriginal educator has written a bilingual picture book in Noongar and English to celebrate the beauty of Country and family.

An English Premier League legend shared his skills with some emerging Lynwood Senior High School soccer stars when he visited the school.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Information for external organisations and individuals who want to conduct research on Department of Education sites.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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'.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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. 

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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. 

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.

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

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

Opus is the Instrumental Music School Services showcase concert.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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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.

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

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.

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.

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

39 Clontarf students have joined the Water Corporation, through apprenticeship, traineeship, and graduate opportunities.

Fish living in the Harvey River recently received an accommodation upgrade.

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

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.

Providing boarding services for country students.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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