Tuesday 27th January 2026
Our college office will be closed. Phone enquiries only.
Wednesday 28th January 2026 – Ararat College Day 9.15am – 12.30pm
Year level presentations and Question Time, Year 7 & 12 Interviews, ICT connection drop off, Xuno information, Payments & Administration. Our College office will be open and staff will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding the start of school 2026. More information
Thursday 29th January 2026
Year 7 and Year 12 return to school.
Friday 30th January 2026
All students return to School.
Parent Payments 2026
A full guide Ararat College parent payment arrangements for 2026, including voluntary contributions, can be viewed here.
College Uniform
All new Ararat College uniform (excluding shoes) will be available to purchase from Fosters Mensland Ararat.
Ararat College will be able to provide second hand uniform (subject to availability). Please see the front office.
Stationery and Optional Items
The Department of Education has mandated that schools can no longer sell stationery packs, laptops or other educational items and families will need to source and provide these items themselves.
All students will need to supply their own stationery and may require other optional items listed. These can be purchased through Office National Ararat. Parents may also choose to source these items themselves.
Stationery orders are now open. You will receive a text once your order is available for collection.
Office National Ararat (147 High Street)
View Payments & Stationary Lists for 2026 HERE
ClassPad Calculators
TI-30XB Multiview is the preferred model if you need to purchase a new calculator. It will cover all subjects including VCE Chemistry, Physics and Foundation Maths subjects. This can be purchased online through Abacus for $29.95.
Students in Year 11 and 12 who have selected General Maths or Maths Methods will need to have access to a Casio ClassPad fx-CP400. Ararat College has ClassPad calculators available to loan to students for these subjects, but many students elect to purchase their own. Parents should note that the Casio ClassPad calculator, whilst expensive, has a long life expectancy as it has the capacity to have software upgrades and should last for several years. This is important, especially if parents wish to pass this calculator on to siblings or on sell at the end of their students schooling. This can be purchased online through Abacus for $270.00.
Orders placed by 24th November 2025 will be delivered to the College the week beginning 8th December 2025.
Orders placed by 11th January 2026 will be delivered to the college the week beginning 27th January 2026.
Laptops
All students require access to a laptop and students will still have the option to borrow a device from the library, purchase a new one or bring their own.
Laptops can be purchased from ‘Learning With Technologies’ (LWT) through an online portal where parents may purchase their own device if they wish. Laptops offered here meet all the specifications required for school use. Please read these details carefully before making a decision. If any families need assistance or require further information regarding these options, please do not hesitate to contact our I.T. Manager Kevin Bowles on 5352 4177.
Once you have made a decision can you please complete the laptop form below with your intentions by Monday 10th November 2025. If you intend on buying a laptop please complete your order by 29th November 2025.
