A history of Ararat High School 1913 - 1988. Published in 1988 celebrating the 75th anniversary of the school.
Year 7 2025 - Parent Information
Thank you for considering Ararat College for your child’s secondary school education.
We understand that transitioning from Primary to Secondary school can seem a daunting process, so we hope the information provided here will answer your questions and help make the move easier. Please feel free to contact the college at any stage if you need further information, or clarification on any aspects of the transition process.
The Transition Process
The transition process begins at primary school. Your child’s primary school will distribute the 2025 Parent/Carer Transition Pack. Included in this pack is the Application for Year 7 Placement 2025 form. If you do not have this form, please contact your Primary School for more information. These forms need to be returned to your primary school.
Department of Education Transition Timeline
End of May 2024
Application for Year 7 Placement 2025 Form should be returned to your child’s primary school by this date.
August 2024
You will be notified by your primary school of your placement offer. Ararat College will begin to distribute information to parents/carers of future Year 7 students. Parents to return Year 7 acceptance slip to the Primary School.
Following this families are to return their enrolment forms to Ararat College.
Tuesday December 10th 2024
Statewide transition day – All Grade 6 students will attend their 2025 secondary school for a transition day.
Documents and links
Additional Transition
The step from primary to secondary school for many students and their families can be quite daunting. Students are now part of a bigger school community where there will be new challenges. As students make new friends, face adolescent challenges and explore academic and co-curricular pursuits, we work hard to ensure their time at school is a safe and rewarding experience.
For these reasons, we work closely with your child's primary school to gather a range of information that provides an excellent foundation for students to commence their secondary schooling. We also offer assistance to students and their families who may require extra support during the transition process. If you would like more information about support offered please contact us at the College.