All students are expected to commence the 2026 school year in the correct College summer uniform which can be purchased online from Academy Uniforms via https://academyuniforms.com.au/ or in person at their store at 238 Wolseley Place, Thomastown.
All students are required to have their photograph taken as it is used for school identification, applied to school ID cards, transport concession cards, and published in the 2026 Paradian. As such, each student must participate, regardless of whether you wish to purchase photos.
We ask that families please ensure that students are in full College Uniform in line with the College Uniform Policy. Please review this policy carefully prior to Photo Day, as it contains important guidelines relating to hair, jewellery, etc.
Our annual school photos will be taken by Arthur Reed Photos on the following dates:
Preston Campus: Thursday 5 February
Bundoora Campus: Friday 6 February
Arthur Reed Photos uses an electronic system where all ordering is done online after the photo days and features a preview your child’s images. There is no need to do anything before photo day. Access codes and order details will be emailed to you when images are ready to view and purchase online.
There will be no need to order or return any forms to the College prior to photography. All orders through Arthur Reed Photos are mailed home directly to families.
Sibling photos will be taken on the following date:
Thursday 26 February from 8:00am to 8:45am
All sibling photos will be taken at the Bundoora Campus. Bookings for a sibling photo must be made BEFORE photo day via the below link.
*Please note that bookings for sibling photos will close at 12:00pm on Wednesday 25 February.
Arthur Reed Photos has a Customer Service Team in place who will be able to assist you with any queries. Customer Service can be contacted via email or phone.
customerservice@arphotos.com.au / 5243 4390
Year 7 applications for 2028 are now being accepted.
If you have a younger son in Grade 5 in 2026 and wish to enrol for Year 7 2028, please note that applications close on Friday 14 August 2026.
Applications for other year levels are also welcome.
For further information about the enrolment process and to submit an enrolment application, please visit the College website.
All existing and new families are invited to meet our staff, explore our state-of-the-art facilities, and hear about our extensive programs at our annual Open Day at the Bundoora Campus on Sunday 22 February from 9.30am to 1.30pm.
Register your attendance here: https://www.parade.vic.edu.au/register-for-open-day
If your child is not returning in 2026, please contact the Enrolment Office as soon as possible via email enrol@parade.vic.edu.au to ensure the relevant documents are completed.
The Development Office is delighted to welcome new Alumni Officer Mr Stephen Philp. With longstanding connections to the Parade College community, we look forward to the knowledge and skill set that Stephen brings to the Office, as well as to the Old Paradians Association.
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