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May
Career event
Career Conversations in Henderson
Wednesday 6 May 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
AMC Jakovich Centre - Lake Coogee room
4 McGrath Road, Henderson
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Career event
Career Conversations in Mindarie
Wednesday 6 May 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Mindarie Secondary College - Performing Arts Centre
14 Elliston Parade, Mindarie
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Career event
Career Conversations in Floreat
Tuesday 19 May 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Boulevard Centre - South room
99 The Boulevard, Floreat
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Career event
Career Conversations online event
Wednesday 20 May 2026 | 5 pm to 6 pm
Online event
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Community event
National Walk Safely to School Day
Friday 22 May 2026
National Walk Safely to School Day encourages parents and carers to walk to school with primary school age students and reinforce safe pedestrian behaviour.
Learn more
Community event
National Reconciliation Week starts
Wednesday 27 May 2026
National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May to 3 June 2026. The theme this year is 'All In' and is a call for all Australians to commit to reconciliation every single day.
Learn more
Career event
Career Conversations in Hillarys
Thursday 28 May 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Hillarys Yacht Club - Harbour room
65 Northside Drive, Hillarys
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
June
Career event
Career Conversations in Broome
Wednesday 3 June 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Mangrove Hotel - Argyle room
47 Carnarvon Street, Broome
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Career event
Career Conversations in Bentley
Tuesday 9 June 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Bentley Technology Park - Global Streaming Centre
The HUB, 2 Brodie-Hall Drive, Bentley
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Key date
Premier's Reading Challenge ends
Friday 12 June 2026
This 12-week annual program is designed to make literacy fun and encourage all Western Australian students to explore the joy of reading.
Learn more
Career event
Career Conversations in Geraldton
Tuesday 16 June 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Geraldton Universities Centre - Large room B1
33 Onslow Street, Geraldton
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Career event
Career Conversations online event
Thursday 18 June 2026 | 5 pm to 6 pm
Online event
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Career event
Career Conversations in Kalgoorlie
Tuesday 23 June 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Goldfields Arts Centre - Ensemble room
35 Cheetham St, Kalgoorlie-Boulder
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Community event
Opus concert
Monday 29 June 2026
The annual concert is a special event that showcases the musical talents of students from public schools.
Learn more
Community event
Senior High Schools Country Week
Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July 2026
Senior High Schools Country Week is an annual event where country senior high schools compete in basketball, dance, Australian Rules football, hockey, indoor cricket, netball, soccer, speech and debating, touch football and volleyball.
View the event fixtures
July
Key date
Term 2 ends
Friday 3 July 2026
Contact schools directly for information about their individual school development days and term dates.
Learn more
Key date
Term 3 starts
Monday 20 July 2026
Contact schools directly for information about their individual school development days and term dates.
Learn more
Career event
Career Conversations in Northam
Wednesday 29 July 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Bridgeley Community Centre - Avon Auditorium
91-93 Wellington Street, Northam
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
August
Parent and carer event
Western Australian Schools' Jazz Festival
Sunday 2 August 2026
The 30th Western Australian Schools’ Jazz Festival is run in conjunction with the Australian Jazz Education Association (AJEA).
Learn more
Career event
Career Conversations in Hillarys
Thursday 6 August 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Hillarys Yacht Club - Harbour room
65 Northside Drive, Hillarys
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Community event
WA Schools' Senior Concert Band Festival
Thursday 6 to Saturday 8 August 2026
This event is run in partnership with the Australian Band and Orchestra Director's Association (WA).
Learn more
Community event
WA Schools' Senior Orchestra Festival
Saturday 8 to Sunday 9 August 2026
This event is run in partnership with the Australian Band and Orchestra Director's Association (WA).
Learn more
Career event
Career Conversations in Esperance
Tuesday 11 August 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Esperance Civic Centre
Council Place, Esperance
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Community event
National Science Week starts
Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 August 2026
The school theme for National Science Week 2026 is Seeds of science: nurturing knowledge for all. This theme invites students to explore the power of curiosity, inquiry and shared learning in growing scientific understanding.
Learn more about National Science Week
Parent and carer event
WA Classical Guitar Ensemble Festival
Saturday 15 to Sunday 16 August 2026
The 36th WA Classical Guitar Ensemble Festival is run in partnership with the WA Classical Guitar Society.
Learn more
Career event
Career Conversations in Harrisdale
Wednesday 19 August 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Harrisdale Senior High School - Performing Arts Centre
1 Laverton Cresent, Harrisdale
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Community event
Children's Book Week starts
Saturday 22 to Friday 28 August 2026
The 2026 Children’s Book Week theme is ‘Symphony of Stories’.
Learn more about Children's Book Week
Career event
Career Conversations in Busselton
Tuesday 25 August 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Saltwater Busselton - Function room 1
9 Queen Street, Busselton
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Career event
Career Conversations in Bunbury
Wednesday 26 August 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Mantra Bunbury Lighthouse - Koombana room
2 Marlston Drive, Bunbury
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Parent and carer event
WA Public Schools' Contemporary Music Ensemble Festival
Saturday 29 to Sunday 30 August 2026
This event gives public school bands and ensembles the chance to perform for each other.
Learn more
September
Career event
Career Conversations in Albany
Tuesday 1 September 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Retravision Stadium - Function room
156 Lockyer Avenue, Albany
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Key date
Premier's Telethon Challenge ends
Friday 4 September 2026
This annual program encourages students to learn about philanthropy and raise money for sick, vulnerable and disadvantaged children.
Find out more
Parent and carer event
WA Public Secondary Schools' Choral and Solo Vocal Festival
Saturday 5 September 2026
This is a yearly event where secondary school choirs and solo singers perform on stage and share their love of music.
Learn more
Career event
Career Conversations in Armadale
Wednesday 9 September 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Armadale District Hall - Kim Fletcher Gallery
90 Jull Street, Armadale
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Career event
Career Conversations online event
Thursday 10 September 2026 | 5 pm to 6 pm
Online event
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Community event
R U OK? Day
Thursday 10 September 2026
R U OK? is a public health promotion charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives.
Learn more about R U OK? Day
Community event
WA Schools' Junior Concert Band Festival
Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 September 2026
The 45th WA Schools' Junior Concert Band Festival is run in partnership with the Australian Band and Orchestra Director's Association (WA).
Learn more
Community event
WA Schools' Junior Orchestra Festival
Saturday 12 to Sunday 13 September 2026
This event is run in partnership with the Australian Band and Orchestra Director's Association (WA).
Learn more
Career event
Career Conversations in Hedland
Tuesday 15 September 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Wanangkura Stadium - Jimblebar room
Hamilton Rd, South Hedland
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Community event
District High Schools Country Week
Monday 21 to Thursday 24 September 2026
District High Schools Country Week is an annual event where district country schools compete in badminton, basketball, futsal, hockey, netball, touch football and volleyball.
View the event fixtures
Key date
Term 3 ends
Friday 25 September 2026
Contact schools directly for information about their individual school development days and term dates.
Learn more
October
Key date
Term 4 starts
Monday 12 October 2026
Contact schools directly for information about their individual school development days and term dates.
Learn more
Days of celebration
World Teachers’ Day
Friday 30 October 2026
Celebrate and acknowledge the great work our teachers do on World Teachers 'Day. Get involved and find out more information on the World Teachers' Day website.
World Teachers’ Day
December
Key date
Term 4 ends
Thursday 17 December 2026
Contact schools directly for their individual school development days and term dates.
Learn more
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Upcoming events
Upcoming events
Contact schools directly for advice on school development days and term dates.
Dates for primary and secondary students in public schools in Western Australia. All dates are inclusive.
Asset Publisher
Filter by event type
Career event
Community event
Days of celebration
Information session
Key date
Parent and carer event
Search
May
Career event
Career Conversations in Henderson
Wednesday 6 May 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
AMC Jakovich Centre - Lake Coogee room
4 McGrath Road, Henderson
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Career event
Career Conversations in Mindarie
Wednesday 6 May 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Mindarie Secondary College - Performing Arts Centre
14 Elliston Parade, Mindarie
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Career event
Career Conversations in Floreat
Tuesday 19 May 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Boulevard Centre - South room
99 The Boulevard, Floreat
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Career event
Career Conversations online event
Wednesday 20 May 2026 | 5 pm to 6 pm
Online event
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Community event
National Walk Safely to School Day
Friday 22 May 2026
National Walk Safely to School Day encourages parents and carers to walk to school with primary school age students and reinforce safe pedestrian behaviour.
Learn more
Community event
National Reconciliation Week starts
Wednesday 27 May 2026
National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May to 3 June 2026. The theme this year is 'All In' and is a call for all Australians to commit to reconciliation every single day.
Learn more
Career event
Career Conversations in Hillarys
Thursday 28 May 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Hillarys Yacht Club - Harbour room
65 Northside Drive, Hillarys
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
June
Career event
Career Conversations in Broome
Wednesday 3 June 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Mangrove Hotel - Argyle room
47 Carnarvon Street, Broome
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Career event
Career Conversations in Bentley
Tuesday 9 June 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Bentley Technology Park - Global Streaming Centre
The HUB, 2 Brodie-Hall Drive, Bentley
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Key date
Premier's Reading Challenge ends
Friday 12 June 2026
This 12-week annual program is designed to make literacy fun and encourage all Western Australian students to explore the joy of reading.
Learn more
Career event
Career Conversations in Geraldton
Tuesday 16 June 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Geraldton Universities Centre - Large room B1
33 Onslow Street, Geraldton
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Career event
Career Conversations online event
Thursday 18 June 2026 | 5 pm to 6 pm
Online event
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Career event
Career Conversations in Kalgoorlie
Tuesday 23 June 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Goldfields Arts Centre - Ensemble room
35 Cheetham St, Kalgoorlie-Boulder
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Community event
Opus concert
Monday 29 June 2026
The annual concert is a special event that showcases the musical talents of students from public schools.
Learn more
Community event
Senior High Schools Country Week
Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July 2026
Senior High Schools Country Week is an annual event where country senior high schools compete in basketball, dance, Australian Rules football, hockey, indoor cricket, netball, soccer, speech and debating, touch football and volleyball.
View the event fixtures
July
Key date
Term 2 ends
Friday 3 July 2026
Contact schools directly for information about their individual school development days and term dates.
Learn more
Key date
Term 3 starts
Monday 20 July 2026
Contact schools directly for information about their individual school development days and term dates.
Learn more
Career event
Career Conversations in Northam
Wednesday 29 July 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Bridgeley Community Centre - Avon Auditorium
91-93 Wellington Street, Northam
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
August
Parent and carer event
Western Australian Schools' Jazz Festival
Sunday 2 August 2026
The 30th Western Australian Schools’ Jazz Festival is run in conjunction with the Australian Jazz Education Association (AJEA).
Learn more
Career event
Career Conversations in Hillarys
Thursday 6 August 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Hillarys Yacht Club - Harbour room
65 Northside Drive, Hillarys
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Community event
WA Schools' Senior Concert Band Festival
Thursday 6 to Saturday 8 August 2026
This event is run in partnership with the Australian Band and Orchestra Director's Association (WA).
Learn more
Community event
WA Schools' Senior Orchestra Festival
Saturday 8 to Sunday 9 August 2026
This event is run in partnership with the Australian Band and Orchestra Director's Association (WA).
Learn more
Career event
Career Conversations in Esperance
Tuesday 11 August 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Esperance Civic Centre
Council Place, Esperance
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Community event
National Science Week starts
Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 August 2026
The school theme for National Science Week 2026 is Seeds of science: nurturing knowledge for all. This theme invites students to explore the power of curiosity, inquiry and shared learning in growing scientific understanding.
Learn more about National Science Week
Parent and carer event
WA Classical Guitar Ensemble Festival
Saturday 15 to Sunday 16 August 2026
The 36th WA Classical Guitar Ensemble Festival is run in partnership with the WA Classical Guitar Society.
Learn more
Career event
Career Conversations in Harrisdale
Wednesday 19 August 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Harrisdale Senior High School - Performing Arts Centre
1 Laverton Cresent, Harrisdale
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Community event
Children's Book Week starts
Saturday 22 to Friday 28 August 2026
The 2026 Children’s Book Week theme is ‘Symphony of Stories’.
Learn more about Children's Book Week
Career event
Career Conversations in Busselton
Tuesday 25 August 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Saltwater Busselton - Function room 1
9 Queen Street, Busselton
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Career event
Career Conversations in Bunbury
Wednesday 26 August 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Mantra Bunbury Lighthouse - Koombana room
2 Marlston Drive, Bunbury
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Parent and carer event
WA Public Schools' Contemporary Music Ensemble Festival
Saturday 29 to Sunday 30 August 2026
This event gives public school bands and ensembles the chance to perform for each other.
Learn more
September
Career event
Career Conversations in Albany
Tuesday 1 September 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Retravision Stadium - Function room
156 Lockyer Avenue, Albany
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Key date
Premier's Telethon Challenge ends
Friday 4 September 2026
This annual program encourages students to learn about philanthropy and raise money for sick, vulnerable and disadvantaged children.
Find out more
Parent and carer event
WA Public Secondary Schools' Choral and Solo Vocal Festival
Saturday 5 September 2026
This is a yearly event where secondary school choirs and solo singers perform on stage and share their love of music.
Learn more
Career event
Career Conversations in Armadale
Wednesday 9 September 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Armadale District Hall - Kim Fletcher Gallery
90 Jull Street, Armadale
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Career event
Career Conversations online event
Thursday 10 September 2026 | 5 pm to 6 pm
Online event
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Community event
R U OK? Day
Thursday 10 September 2026
R U OK? is a public health promotion charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives.
Learn more about R U OK? Day
Community event
WA Schools' Junior Concert Band Festival
Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 September 2026
The 45th WA Schools' Junior Concert Band Festival is run in partnership with the Australian Band and Orchestra Director's Association (WA).
Learn more
Community event
WA Schools' Junior Orchestra Festival
Saturday 12 to Sunday 13 September 2026
This event is run in partnership with the Australian Band and Orchestra Director's Association (WA).
Learn more
Career event
Career Conversations in Hedland
Tuesday 15 September 2026 | 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Wanangkura Stadium - Jimblebar room
Hamilton Rd, South Hedland
We hold free, family events to help you and your child learn about post-school options and career pathways.
Register for event
Community event
District High Schools Country Week
Monday 21 to Thursday 24 September 2026
District High Schools Country Week is an annual event where district country schools compete in badminton, basketball, futsal, hockey, netball, touch football and volleyball.
View the event fixtures
Key date
Term 3 ends
Friday 25 September 2026
Contact schools directly for information about their individual school development days and term dates.
Learn more
October
Key date
Term 4 starts
Monday 12 October 2026
Contact schools directly for information about their individual school development days and term dates.
Learn more
Days of celebration
World Teachers’ Day
Friday 30 October 2026
Celebrate and acknowledge the great work our teachers do on World Teachers 'Day. Get involved and find out more information on the World Teachers' Day website.
World Teachers’ Day
December
Key date
Term 4 ends
Thursday 17 December 2026
Contact schools directly for their individual school development days and term dates.
Learn more
No results found - try broadening your search.