A history of Ararat High School 1913 - 1988. Published in 1988 celebrating the 75th anniversary of the school.

We cater for the diversity of students by providing a broad curriculum for Years 7 to 10. We emphasise the development of numeracy, literacy and computer skills. For many years, the wide range of co-curricular activities has been the strength of Ararat College.
Our students are offered a breadth of opportunities through;
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Sport - House level, Wimmera, Western Victoria, State level.
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Music - Instrumental music tuition, stage and brass bands.
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Public speaking and debating.
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College musical production - held annually since 1984.
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Leadership - Student Leaders, house captaincy, college production.
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Camps and extended excursion programs from Years 7 to 12.
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Outdoor education programs to develop initiative and self reliance.
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Work Experience Program in Year 10.
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Welfare program.
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Academic and vocational programs.
The friendly and supportive learning environment is a valued feature of our college. Our teachers endeavour to make learning purposeful, challenging and relevant through individual and group work. There is a quiet working atmosphere in our college where teachers seek to promote respect, openness and sensitivity of others in a caring positive environment that nurtures our students in forming appropriate values.