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Science and Language Centre
Completed early in 2011 the Science and Language Centre provides a fantastic teaching
and learning environment. The Centre comprises two 21st century, state of the art
Science rooms, two language teaching rooms, an ICT rich virtual classroom/blended
learning room complete with video conference facilities, spacious, open areas adjacent
to classrooms and multiple storage areas. The centre has already proven to be enormously
popular with our students who have been enjoying the modern, new and high-
Performing Arts Centre
All three spaces can combine to make one large auditorium with a kitchen facility, toilets and seating for 300 people.
Technology Centre
This area has been specifically designed to provide a very modern teaching space.
Four rooms provide facilities and equipment for students to gain practical experience
in wood, metal, plastic, automotive and electronics technology. Central to all these
is a drafting/design room where students will have access to computer terminals to
use up-
Technology Skills Centre
The Technology Skills Centre is a large space that enables the construction and storage of larger models. The wide range of new tools and machinery ensure that our students have access to the best equipment possible. The skills centre also contains the classroom used by our VCAL students and our VET Building and Construction students.
Trade Training Centre
A VET Hospitality / Commercial Cooking Trade Training Centre has just been completed.
The facility includes a fully operational, state of the art commercial kitchen, theory
classroom and a restaurant area capable of comfortably seating 60 -
Gymnasium
This large facility provides an undercover space to combat Ararat’s unpredictable weather. Up to three classes can be accommodated for sport and physical education at any one time. Equipment and space is provided for a variety sports, which include:
The facility also includes extensive storage, a staff office and large change rooms.
Senior School Centre
This complex has a media studies complex, a VCE study area, a careers office and
a staffroom. Our IT network is available over the entire College, via both wireless
and cable, providing access to high powered machines and modern professional software
and the internet to all. Students and staff have continual access to information
technology to help them with their studies. Students in years 7-
The Senior School study centre has large lockers, and tables and chairs for students to work collaboratively.
Middle Years Centre
Years 7 and 8 spend class time working in this open space. It is a collaborative learning space and there is access to interactive whiteboards. The centre also incorporates an outdoor classroom.
Library
Our library is used extensively by all classes and is a wonderful, large space. Designated activity spaces include DVD viewing room, computers with internet access, quiet reading and also the housing of our written material. Our library is an attractive and pleasant environment for students to learn and study.
Hire of facilities
On the school ground there are a number of facilities that can be hired for specific functions or purposes. If you are interested in hiring school facilities please contact the Business Manager on
03 5352 4177.
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