Pakenham Secondary College

Pakenham Secondary College, established in 1967, is home to a dynamic teaching team, a dedicated student community and a wide range of opportunities. Located just an hour from Melbourne city centre, Pakenham is a growing, multicultural suburb. The college has undergone significant modernisation in recent years, with major upgrades to its grounds and facilities. We offer a broad range of pathways to support students in pursing their goals with confidence and our goal is to empower them with the skills and foundations for a strong, positive future.

Our College values: Social and Personal Responsibility, Opportunities For All, Achieving Personal Best , Respectful Relationships.

Special Programs

Extensive extra-curricular activities including sport, performing arts and student leadership
Outdoor education and camps program include Duke of Edinburgh
Strong Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program
An excellent enhancement program catering to students across all year levels
Passion projects allowing students to explore personal interests, encourage collaboration and develop valuable life skills such as critical thinking, communication and resilience.

Student support services and programs

Well-resourced student wellbeing team to support students and families
Multicultural aides
Mental health practitioner
Careers guidance counselling
After-school homework clubs with teacher's support
Comprehensive orientation program

Principal

Aaron Smith

Number of students

1025

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Hanh Tran

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$320

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Drama
Music (Performance and Investigation)
Music (Style and Composition)
Accounting
Business Management
Foundation Maths
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Specialst Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
Sociology
Food Studies
Geography
History
Legal Studies
English
English as an Additional Language
Applied Computing
Visual Communication Design
Languages (other than English)
Health and Human Development
Outdoor and Environmental Studies
Physical Education

VET Subjects

Building and Construction
Business
Community Services

Extra-curricular activities

Varied sports including interschool competitions and sporting carnivals
Extensive performing arts program including our college production, the Victorian State School Spectacular and instrumental music program
Student leadership
Various clubs such as the STEM club, homework club, chess club, craft and visual arts and design workshops
Extensive excursions, incursions, camps and guest speakers

Sports offered

Swimming, athletics, cricket, Australian rules football, netball, volleyball, basketball, soccer.

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre located within 30 minutes

Languages taught

Languages available through Victorian School of Languages

Coming to Pakenham Secondary College has been a fresh start for me. I have strong, productive relationships with peers, and my friends are very supportive. Being chosen as school captain increased my social skills and I can now speak one on one or to a group, and I have gained much more confidence in public speaking.
- Arshdeep Singh, currently studying Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours), Monash University

Surrounded by beautiful flora and fauna
Close to regular public transport services
Nearby shopping centres and other attractive facilities such as cultural, stadium, swimming centre and sporting clubs

Reasons to choose this school

A diverse, welcoming and supportive learning environment – there is a strong sense of co-operation, belonging and teamwork

Outstanding opportunities in our teaching and learning program, sport, performing arts and student leadership

Comprehensive support for international students

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