Wimmera and Grampians schools have announced the cancellation of non-essential activities but will remain open.
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The state Education Department said Closures will be made on the recommendation Victoria's Chief Health Officer.
Once this occurs, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will inform the Department of Education and Training, and then work with the school, service or institution to implement the closure.
Schools are putting the "safety of our students, teachers and families" first, the following changes have been made at each school.
Horsham Primary School
Horsham and Haven Primary School
Horsham College
Murtoa College
St Brigid's College Horsham
Stawell Secondary College
Stawell Primary School
St Patrick's Primary School Stawell
Stawell West Primary School
Ararat Primary School 800
Ararat West Primary School
Ararat North Primary School
Ararat - St Mary's Primary School
Concongella Primary School
Warracknabeal Primary School
State bodies have also cancelled school sporting events.
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