Community News
Pakenham Secondary College
PSC Art and Technology Exhibition
We invite families and the wider community to join us for our Art and Technology Exhibition next Thursday, 5th November, from 3.30pm to 5pm in our new Technology Building.
The exhibition will showcase the creativity, talent and achievements of our Year 7–12 students, featuring a wonderful range of artworks and products created throughout the semester.
We look forward to welcoming you and celebrating the outstanding work of our students!
Connection and Culture for Mob – Free Community Program
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and kin of all ages are invited to come together for Connection and Culture for Mob, a free monthly program featuring cultural activities, shared food and opportunities to connect with others.
Upcoming sessions include weaving and rope making on Thursday, 20th November, followed by a Christmas celebration on 18th December.
Sessions are held from 3.30pm to 6pm at Living Learning Pakenham, 6B Henry Street, Pakenham.
For more information or to register, visit Cardinia Shire Council.
Camp Cooinda Summer Program
Please click on the above images for more information about the Camp Cooinda Summer Camp.
Scholarships for Students
The Department of Education manages a range of student scholarships. These are available for students who:
complete Grade 4 to Year 11 in 2026
are enrolled in Year 12 in 2026 and plan to do tertiary studies in 2027.
The department will evaluate applicants on their:
academic achievement
participation in school and community activities
financial need.
Scholarships are either one-off payments or cover the duration of the student’s course.
Applications for these scholarships are now open and close on Monday, 1st February 2027.
To view all available scholarships and for more information on each, including how to apply, refer to Student scholarships.
Preparing for Schoolies
Many students are looking forward to celebrating the end of secondary school with their friends at schoolies celebrations.
In Victoria, schoolies will run from Saturday 28 November to Saturday 12 December. Schoolies celebrations can go beyond these dates across Australia and overseas.
We encourage parents and carers to speak early and openly with their child about their plans for schoolies. This includes any travel plans.
This can help them to think ahead, make safer choices and know what to do if something goes wrong. It may help to talk about alcohol and other drug use, sex and consent, personal safety, and what to do in an emergency.
You may talk with your child about other risks and staying safe while travelling overseas. The deaths of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, 2 Victorian teenagers who died from methanol poisoning while travelling in Laos in 2024, are a tragic reminder of why this is important.
Useful resources for families and young people
We encourage you to talk about and share these resources with your child:
Raising Children Network, for advice on how to help students plan for and stay safe during schoolies
Better Health Channel, for advice on partying safely at schoolies
Alcohol and Drug Foundation, for advice on staying safe at schoolies and information on potential alcohol and drug harms when travelling
Victoria Police, for advice on staying safe at school leaver celebrations. The page includes videos about sexual assault, illegal drugs and road safety
Red Frogs Australia, a volunteer group that helps young people stay safe and seek help at events like schoolies, with tips and advice for students and families including a 24/7 hotline during schoolies
Smartraveller, for advice on overseas travel for school leavers and partying safely
Doctors without Borders, for information on methanol poisoning for travellers
MethaKnow methanol awareness Instagram page, to help raise awareness about methanol poisoning.
School Uniform fittings
Dear Families of new students for 2027,
Please visit this link: https://tinyurl.com/yp3rezvk to read an important letter from our Uniform Supplier, Noone, regarding 2027 new student uniform fittings.
For further information, please visit: https://www.noone.com.au/school/pakenham-secondary-college (or click on the image above).
Be SunSmart
UV levels can be high even on cool or cloudy days, so it is important not to rely on temperature or sunshine alone when deciding whether sun protection is needed. Check the SunSmart information, by clicking on the image, for today’s UV level, recommended sun protection times and advice on when sun protection is required.
We encourage students, staff and families to use this information when planning outdoor activities and to make sun protection part of their daily routine. Simple steps such as wearing a hat, using sunscreen, seeking shade and wearing protective clothing can help reduce exposure to harmful UV radiation and support long-term skin health.
The SunSmart information is available every day in our Student Bulletin and on the home page of our website.
Martial Arts Academy
Please click here to visit the All Stars Martial Arts Academy
Disruptions on the roads in and around Pakenham
Please click on the below button for information about disruptions in Pakenham and the surrounding areas.
Disruptions on the Pakenham Train Line
Please click here or on the image above for further information on any disruptions on the Pakenham and Cranbourne Train Lines.
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WEBSITE
https://www.pakenhamsc.vic.edu.au
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