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Cover Page

Principal's Message We Grow Through Connection

Child Safety

Message from our School Council

Community News Outstanding NAPLAN Growth at Pakenham Secondary College, Science Showcase in less than 2 weeks at PSC, 2026 School Contributions, Canteen Tender, Road Repairs at Entrance to Pakenham Secondary College, Student Leadership Applications for 2027 positions, Year 12 VCE VM Student Initiatives, Raising awareness for Locky's Legacy Wildlife Shelter, Scam Awareness Week - Build your child's critical thinking skills, Martial Arts Academy, Disruptions on the roads in and around Pakenham, Disruptions on the Pakenham Train Line, Connecting with Us

Sub School Structure

Student Voice Bullying No Way Week, Wear it Purple Day

Student Achievements Outstanding Achievement at the Victorian Brain Bee Competition

Year 8 Camp Year 8 Students Explore Phillip Island

Science Week Lunchtime Science Demonstrations, Our PACT Class Celebrates Science Week in a Unique Way, Kids Conference Australia, Daily Science Quiz Winners

Book Week at our Library Inspired by the Stories We Read, Aalaina – Year 7, Callahan – Year 7, Laylah – Year 7, Every week is Book Week at the PSC Library

Literacy and Numeracy Week - Coming Up

Regional Chess Tournament Success

Sport @ PSC A Brilliant Month of Basketball, A special thank you to our student coaches and helpers, Health and P.E. Week - Coming Soon, Martial Arts Academy

College Production Our Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Production of Mary Poppins Jr.!

Victorian State Schools Spectacular

From the Office General Office, Parent Quick Guide, 2026 School Contributions, 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

Student Absences & Early Departures Banner Photo

Student Absences & Early Departures In the first instance, the easiest way to log your child’s absence is to enter it directly on Compass. Instructions for doing this can be found here. , Arriving Late or Leaving Early

Key Dates 2026 Term Dates, Student Free Days 2026, College Schedule

Careers Corner Mock Interviews, Why AI won’t be the end of work as we know it, The loom didn’t kill tailoring. The car didn’t kill travel. The computer didn’t kill offices., So where are we now?, Yes, some roles will change. Or disappear., Because the same technology is growing other companies faster than ever., The roles being created right now, It’s okay to be nervous about this, What this means for you, University and TAFE Open Days, University of Melbourne future students events calendar, PSC Careers Website

Student Health & Wellbeing Bullying No Way Week - Pop Up Event, Top tips to help your child navigate cyberbullying , Free Webinars to help you support your child online, Foster Carers needed in our Community, Mindful Knitting, Headspace Services, Mindfulness Tuesdays for Students, Doctors at Secondary Schools Program, Why is it needed?, What will the GP do?, Accessing the GP, Support Services

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Key Dates

2026 Term Dates

Term 3 2026

Monday 13th July to Friday 18th September

Term 4 2026

Monday 5th October to Friday 18th December

Tuesday 3rd November

Student Free Days 2026

Term 4

Friday 30th October

College Schedule

Thursday 27 August - Saturday 29 August

Victorian State Schools Spectacular Rehearsals

and Performance Camp

7.15am Thursday morning -

9.30pm Saturday evening

Monday 31 August

Advocacy Walk in the City of Melbourne

8am - 5pm

Friday 4 September

Year 9 Duke of Edinburgh Rock Climbing Excursion

Bayside Rock

08.55am - 2.09pm

Monday 7 September

Animal Rescue Unit 4 Major Community PDS Project

for Year 12 VCE VM students

8am - 3pm

Old Melbourne Gaol Excursion

Year 11 VCE VM Work Related Skills student

8.15am - 3.15pm

Tuesday 8 September

Hands on Learning Coles Budgeting Excursion

08.55am - 12.36pm

Wednesday 9 September - Thursday 10 September

Year 9 Explore Outdoors Two Bays Trail Hike Camp

Departing 8am

Returning 3.15pm

Friday 11 September

Duke of Edinburgh Goodstart Early Learning Centre

8.55am - 10.59a

Tuesday 15 September

Hands on Learning CEC Nursery Excursion