Contact

Melanie McKeaig (08) 9273 6320
spea@scsa.wa.edu.au

The 2026 Physical Education Studies (PES) ATAR Year 12 school-based practical external assessment (SPEA) period begins in Week 2, Term 3. The 2026 SPEA commences on Monday, 27 July and concludes on Friday, 11 September 2026.

School leaders and teachers must ensure they are familiar with the requirements for running a SPEA, as outlined in the sport-specific Assessment guides available on the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority) website at https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/syllabus-and-support-materials/health-and-physical-education/physical-education-studies.

Particular attention should be given to game requirements (including referees/umpires, numbered bibs, net heights, ball sizes etc.) and to field/court size and markings.

Timetables and information about Alternative format SPEAs have been disseminated to schools. If your school has not received these documents, contact spea@scsa.wa.edu.au.

Marks collection forms will be released to schools from the start of Week 2, Term 3.

Absence due to sickness or misadventure

Completed Application for Approved Absence (due to sickness or misadventure) forms for the SPEA are due to be received by the Authority within two weeks of the scheduled date of the SPEA.

The Authority thanks all ATAR PES teachers and schools for their continued support of the SPEA.

Queries regarding the SPEA should be directed to spea@scsa.wa.edu.au.

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