Why Hold a WA Day Assembly?

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Why Hold a WA Day Assembly?

WA Day is a historic moment in our state’s past and something to be celebrated in every school across Western Australia, in the same way we acknowledge other significant days on our annual calendar like Anzac Day. As one of Australia’s most culturally diverse States, home to diverse groups of Aboriginal people, as well as migrant communities from all corners of the globe, it is vital that every child understands the meaning behind our annual State day. Celebrating our cultural diversity is something that can assist in building a strong and harmonious society.

Hosting a WA Day assembly at your school helps students:

  • Understand the importance of our shared history;

  • Celebrate our cultural diversity;

  • Reflect on what it means to be part of the Western Australian community;

  • Build pride in our people, lifestyle, culture and potential.

Ideas to inspire your assembly

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Ideas to inspire your assembly

Invite a Guest Speaker
Bring your assembly to life with someone who has made a meaningful contribution to the community. Guest speakers can share personal stories, inspire students and spark pride in being Western Australian.
Recognise Student Achievement
Present WA Day Certificates to students who demonstrate kindness, leadership, or positive contributions to the school or community. It’s a simple way to highlight the values that make WA strong.
Unearth Local Heroes
Encourage students to create short biographies of someone in their family or community who Inspires pride in being Western Australian and gives back to others. Students can present their hero through stories, speeches, posters or artworks.
Incorporate WA-Themed Entertainment
Add a local flavour to your assembly with musical performances featuring WA songs, readings or short reflections from students about life in WA, dramatic pieces or visual displays inspired by Western Australia
Host a WA Day Morning Tea
Invite parents, grandparents and carers to celebrate with students. Showcase student artwork, writing or displays that explore WA’s history, people and culture.

Extend the Celebration in the Classroom

Lift lessons to another level
Download lesson plans and resources aligned to the WA Curriculum for Years 3 to 6 from the Department of Education’s Connect Resources site to engage your students in what it means to be Western Australian and promote a sense of community.
Lift lessons to another level
Create a WA Day Art Show
Collaborate with an artist (or use classroom creativity) to produce artworks inspired by WA’s landscapes, people or stories. Display the work during your assembly or morning tea.
Create a WA Day Art Show
Run a Creative Competition
Invite students to express what WA Day means to them through: - Poems - Short stories - Drawings or paintings
Run a Creative Competition
Build a WA Photo Showcase
Ask students to bring a photo of their favourite place in Western Australia. Create a display wall in your classroom or assembly area to spark conversation and connection.
Build a WA Photo Showcase
Decorate Your Classroom
Use WA-themed colours, flags, artwork or cut-outs to create a celebratory atmosphere. Encourage students to design their own decorations representing Western Australia.
Decorate Your Classroom

What to consider when planning your event

What time of year should we hold a WA Day Assembly?
Aim to hold your assembly in the week leading up to the June long weekend.
This timing ensures students understand the significance of WA Day before the public holiday, allowing the celebration to lead naturally into the long weekend. It also helps build excitement and gives teachers space to tie in related classroom learning, discussions or activities throughout the week.

How to inspire, educate and engage students

Your assembly should help students connect with:

  • WA’s deep Aboriginal history and cultures

  • The story of early settlement

  • The many communities who have shaped modern WA

Use storytelling, student participation, guest speakers, performances and visuals to create an assembly that is not only informative but emotionally engaging. When students feel connected to the material, they are more likely to understand and appreciate WA Day’s purpose.

What it means to “celebrate being Western Australian”

Think of your assembly as an opportunity to highlight what makes WA unique — our people, landscapes, achievements, creativity and diversity.
You might:

  • Showcase student artwork inspired by WA

  • Share stories about local heroes or role models

  • Celebrate community contributions and kindness

  • Highlight the unique qualities students love about living in WA

By celebrating identity, pride and shared community values, your assembly becomes a meaningful moment for students to reflect on what being Western Australian means to them.