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Principal's Message We Grow Through Connection

Child Safety

Parent Quick Guide

Community News Parent/Carer Contributions, School Council Election, Open Night 2026, Annual privacy reminder for our school community, Disruptions on the roads in and around Pakenham, Disruptions on the Pakenham Train Line, Connecting with Us

Message from our School Council

Sub School Structure

2026 Student Leaders

Student Voice Student Representative Council Update, Peer Support gets underway

Student Achievements Community Spirit Awards for going above and beyond to assist a member of the community, Students of the Week

Passion Projects

Beyond the Classroom Spotlight on Craft Club

Sport House Sports Tournament , Intermediate and Senior Boys Cricket, Free Year 7 Netball and Basketball Development Programs, Cardinia Storm Hockey Club Seeking Players

Performing Arts Excitement Soars for our College Production - Mary Poppins Jr., Victorian State Schools Spectacular 2026, Join one of our Performing Arts Clubs

Art & Technology Impressive Year 10 Photography, Year 9 Textiles: Stunning Backpacks, Join Art Club!

From the Office Subject Contributions, General Office, Important message about Student Absences, Student Absence Procedure, Dedicated Absence Lines, 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 2026 Term Dates, Student Free Days 2026, College Schedule

Careers Corner Class of 2025 Destinations, Year 9 Morrisby Testing, Year 10 Work Experience Program , Building a Career in Construction, Download the free Master Builders Victoria guide, Have you thought about being an Accountant?, No such thing as one size fits all, New tech = New accounting careers, One qualification, endless options, The world will always need accountants, PSC Careers Website

Library News New Year! New Library Vibe!, What do our students want for the Library?, Library Events

Student Health & Wellbeing Free Parenting Programs, Doctors at Secondary Schools Program, Why is it needed?, What will the GP do?, Accessing the GP, Support Services

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Parent/Carer Contributions

Dear Parents and Carers,

Pakenham Secondary College is dependent on voluntary contributions from parents to achieve the best possible education and support for our students. These contributions support the curriculum programs, school services and resources, together with ensuring the operation of the school's extended learning and co-curricular programs.

Please visit your Compass Portal - Course Confirmation / School Payments, to learn more about how you can make a payment of voluntary contributions. Please contact the General Office via the following email: 8223-excursions@schools.vic.edu.au or phone 5945 1433 should you have any queries.

Please note that information relating to 2026 voluntary contributions is available on our website by clicking on the button below.

Parent Contributions for 2026

School Council Election

Information for Parents

Notice of Election

Open Night 2026

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Annual privacy reminder for our school community

Our school collects and uses student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ privacy policy and the Schools’ privacy collection notice.

Our Photographing, Filming and Recording Students policy, describes how we collect and use photographs, video and recordings of students. The policy also explains when parent consent is required and how it can be provided and withdrawn.

We ask parents to also review the guidance we provide on how we use Microsoft 365 safely at the school and what parents can do to further protect their child’s information. If after reviewing the guidance, you have any questions or concerns regarding your child using Microsoft 365, please contact the school.

For more information about privacy, refer to: Schools’ privacy policy: information for parents. This information is also available in eleven community languages: