Masks mandatory as WA students head back to the classroom We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss Normal text size Advertisement West Australian students will head back to their classrooms on Monday, with masks mandatory for secondary students, parents and teachers in the Peel and Perth region. Primary school students are not required to wear a mask. Parents can drop children off on the school grounds but must be wearing a mask. Credit:Dominic Lorrimer Education Minister Sue Ellery said schools had been supplied with masks, however she expected secondary school students would use their own as they must wear one to get to school anyway.