News

  • General

    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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  • CurriculumGeneralLeadership & Teacher Capacity

    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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  • Funding

    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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  • General

    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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  • Digital Privacy, Safety and Security

    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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  • General

    Changes to the Working with Children Legislation

    Changes to the Working with Children Legislation

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  • General

    Experts to Review Post-School Options for Secondary Students

    Experts to review post-school options for secondary students

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  • General

    Independent Special Assistance Schools Showcase Released

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  • General

    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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  • General

    Half a Billion Dollar Investment into Student Wellbeing

    Half a Billion Dollar Investment into Student Wellbeing

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  • General

    Executive Director - End of Year Message

    Executive Director - End of Year Message

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  • NAPLAN and Data

    National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN): National Report 2022

    National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN): national report 2022

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  • Funding

    ISA Summary of Federal Budget 2022-23

    ISA summary of Federal Budget 2022-23.

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  • CurriculumEnglishHealth and Physical Education

    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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  • General

    Message from AISWA Executive Director

    AISWA 60th Anniversary

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  • School Psychology Service

    WA Mental Health Week: 8 -15 October

    WA Mental Health Week 2022

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  • General

    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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  • General

    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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  • Industrial

    WA Public School Teachers to Receive Wage Increase

    Teachers to receive wage increase under new agreement.

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  • Inclusive Education

    Proposed Changes to Working with Children Checks

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  • Inclusive Education

    Reportable Conduct Scheme Legislation

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  • General

    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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  • General

    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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  • General

    Profile of Children and Young People in WA 2022

    Profile of Children and Young People in WA 2022

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