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Director of School Programs and Services Welcome
Throughout 2024, the School Programs and Services Directorate is dedicated to providing unwavering support to schools. Our team comprises highly skilled and dedicated professionals poised to assist you on your educational journey.
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Director of Curriculum and Pedagogy Welcome
The Curriculum and Pedagogy Directorate provides a range of programs and services to empower leaders and educators across the sector to meet the evolving needs of their students and communities. Our experienced and highly skilled staff are here to assist you.
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PALS Reconciliation Action Funding
The PALS program encourages WA schools to develop projects promoting and advancing reconciliation in their local community. Schools can apply to receive funding for a 2-year period (2024 and 2025).
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MLC Student - Beazley Medal Winner
Congratulations to 2023 WACE ATAR Beazley Medal winner, Elena Latchem from Methodist Ladies’ College.
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AISWA Welcomes New Directors
We are excited to announce the appointment of four new Directors who will guide the adoption of AISWA's 2024 'Strategic Plan for the Future'.
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AI Guidelines for Schools 2024
Ready for Term 1 2024, Education Ministers have approved implementation of the new Australian Framework for Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Schools.
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Changes to the Working with Children Legislation
Changes to the Working with Children Legislation
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Experts to Review Post-School Options for Secondary Students
Experts to review post-school options for secondary students
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Independent Schools Australia (ISA) appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Independent Schools Australia (ISA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Graham Catt as Chief Executive Officer.
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Half a Billion Dollar Investment into Student Wellbeing
Half a Billion Dollar Investment into Student Wellbeing
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National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN): National Report 2022
National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN): national report 2022
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Consultation on proposed changes to WA Curriculum
Consultation on proposed changes to WA Curriculum (Health and Physical Education P-10 and English P-6)
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Changes to Australian Fire Danger Rating System (AFDRS)
The new Australian Fire Danger Rating System (AFDRS) was launched nationally on 1 September 2022. Schools are encouraged to share this information with their staff and communities to help answer questions surrounding the new system.
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Creativity for Schools Program Grants Now Open
This program partners schools and creative professionals in embedding creativity to students' learning and understanding across curriculum areas.
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WA Public School Teachers to Receive Wage Increase
Teachers to receive wage increase under new agreement.
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Mask Wearing in Schools
As endorsed by National Cabinet in adopting a nationally consistent approach, wearing masks indoors is strongly encouraged. AISWA, the Department of Education, and Catholic Education WA have sent a letter to all Western Australian schools to distribute to their parents and carers.
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Appointment of AISWA Executive Director
The Association of Independent Schools of WA (AISWA) has announced the appointment of Mr Chris Massey, currently Director of Student Life at The University of Western Australia, as its next Executive Director. Chris will replace Ms Valerie Gould who has held the position since 2008 having joined AISWA in 1997. Mr Massey will commence in his new role on 5 September.
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Profile of Children and Young People in WA 2022
Profile of Children and Young People in WA 2022
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