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Acting Principal's Message We Grow Through Connection

Child Safety

2026 College Captains

Message from our School Council

Community News Sub School Structure @ PSC, Class of 2025 Valedictory Dinner , Information Night | Transition Days | Passion Projects, New Absence Lines for PSC, Help keep school leavers safe for schoolies, New PSC Sub School in 2026, Moonlit Sanctuary Holiday Programs, Talking to your child about the Social Media age restrictions , Helping families stay safer online, Disruptions on the roads in and around Pakenham, Disruptions on the Pakenham Train Line, Connecting with Us

Student Voice Red Nose Day, Composting Project Update, VCE VM students raising money for worthwhile causes

Student Achievements Term 3 SOAR Awards

Enhancement Program Quantum Victoria Cyber Security Educational Escape Room Experience

Sport @ PSC Outstanding Achievements at District Athletics, Staff versus Students - Final Results, Pakenham Warriors Basketball Development Program launches in Term 4 for Year 7 students - Register now

House Highlights Term 3 House Point Update, Beep Test Challenge Results, Moonlit Sanctuary September Daily Student Bulletin Challenge

Performing Arts PSC Students' amazing performances at the Victorian State Schools Spectacular, More magical moments from Beauty and the Beast Jr., 4Cs (Creative Cultures with Communities), Our students are heading to the first Cardinia Battle of the Bands!

Art and Technology @ PSC Semester 2 Art and Technology Exhibition , Exploring Indigenous Knowledge in Food Studies

From the Office Parent/Carer Contributions, General Office, The General Office will close at 3pm on Friday, 19th September for the school holidays and open at 8:15am on Monday, 6th October., Important message about Student Absences, Student Absence Procedure, Students departing early from school, Bell Times, Parent Details, Uniform Shop, Compass, Compass Guide, Excursion Approvals - Online Only , Student Absences, Compass Pay, More Compass Information

Key Dates 2025 Term Dates, Student Free Days 2025, Important Dates for Term 4 2025

Careers Corner Students applying for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS), Update on Vocational Education and Training at PSC, Chisholm Info Day, School Holiday Events at Swinburne University, Soft Skills: The Secret Superpower Employers Want, Spotlight on Careers - Cybersecurity Analyst, Studying away from home: What to know, 2025 University Open Days, PSC Careers Website

Library Matters A celebration of reading and literacy at PSC, Congratulations to our outstanding readers!, Useful Library Links, Connected Libraries:, Myli - My Library Community, SORA Reading App Instructions, Sora Install Instructions

Student Health & Wellbeing Wellbeing Support for the School Holidays, Great Opportunity for Students: Casey-Cardinia High Schools Women's Health Prize, Wellbeing Study Skills Sessions Drop in - Fridays at lunchtime for all students, Study Smart: Year 11 & 12 Study Skills Sessions, Mindful Knitting Group, Doctors in Secondary Schools Program, Support Services

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House Highlights

Term 3 House Point Update

As Term 3 comes to a close, it is time to celebrate the fantastic effort and participation of our students across a wide range of activities that contribute to our House Points tally.

This term, students have earned points through interschool sports, special challenges such as the Beep Test, the Daily Student Bulletin quizzes, Science Week activities, the Premiers’ Reading Challenge, the Rip Roaring Reading Challenge and their consistent attendance. Every contribution counts and it has been wonderful to see so many students getting involved, supporting their Houses and showing their school spirit.

The current House Point totals are:

Betts – 2910
Mills – 2862
Barty – 2774
Freeman – 2634

It is an incredibly close race, with only a few hundred points separating the Houses!

We would like to thank all of our students for their enthusiasm and commitment throughout the term. Whether it was representing the school in sport, challenging themselves in fitness or academic activities, or maintaining strong attendance, you have all helped make this a rewarding and successful term.

Stay tuned to see which House will surge ahead in Term 4 and claim the overall title!

Beep Test Challenge Results

Congratulations to all of our incredible students who took part in the Beep Test Challenge on 8th September!

The overall winner was Messiah Kur, who scored 10 points for Freeman House with an outstanding performance.

Other top performers, each earning 5 points for their Houses, were:

Angel Grewal – Freeman
Lina Kupa-Kamana – Barty
Danesha Boby – Betts
Yuvika Pant – Barty
Zoe Faliszewski – Barty
Asiya Noor – Betts
Kenndrick Castro – Betts
Waqar Ali – Barty

It was a fantastic effort from everyone involved and we can’t wait to see the competition heat up in the next challenge!

Moonlit Sanctuary September Daily Student Bulletin Challenge

Congratulations to the winner of the Moonlit Sanctuary September House Point Challenge: Natalia Lowe (Year 8)!

We hope you enjoy a fantastic day at the Wildlife Park during the holidays. A big thank you to Moonlit Sanctuary for generously providing the voucher.

Chocolate prizes (large and small) were also drawn and awarded to some of the other students who entered the competition - well done to everyone who took part!

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