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Community News Cardinia Youth Services Holiday Program, Scholarships for Students, Work at the Victorian State Election, Preparing for Schoolies, Year 11 Formal, Class of 2026 Valedictory Dinner , School Holiday Activities at Cardinia Life, School Uniform fittings, Lifeguards Wanted, 2026 School Contributions, Canteen Tender, Be SunSmart, GirlForce Global Competition - Design a Wristband, 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 RUOK? Day at Pakenham Secondary College

Celebrating Indigenous Culture Banner Photo

Celebrating Indigenous Culture Deadly Day 2026

Student Achievements PAT Growth Awards, Regional Chess Finals

Literacy and Numeracy Week

Health & P.E. Week

Sport @ PSC District Athletics, District Athletics Representatives, Outstanding Results, Regional Qualifiers

Victorian State Schools Spectacular Banner Photo

Victorian State Schools Spectacular Victorian State Schools Spectacular 2026, Behind the Scenes at the Victorian State Schools Spectacular with our Fabulous Dance Troupe, Videos from the Victorian State Schools Spectacular

From the Office General Office, The Office will be closed from 3pm on Friday, 18th September until 8am on Monday, 5th October., 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 So you want to be a Pharmacist?, What to ask at a job interview, Should I apply for Scholarships?, The Teenager of 2026: What are they thinking about their future?, Monash University Campus Tours and Events, The Monash Design Prize, Calling all budding designers in Years 10 to 12, What’s involved?, The prize, Who can enter?, How to submit, University and TAFE Open Days, University of Melbourne future students events calendar, PSC Careers Website

Library Chat Farewell to our Library Manager, Ms Angela Gargano, Adopt a book at the Library

Student Health & Wellbeing Wellbeing Support for the Holidays, Foster Carers needed in our Community, Mental Health Month , Mindful Knitting, Headspace Services, Doctors at Secondary Schools Program, Why is it needed?, What will the GP do?, Accessing the GP, Support Services

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Library Chat

Farewell to our Library Manager, Ms Angela Gargano

Gallery Image — Angela Gargano with Gabriel Scheepers (our Library Technician)

Angela Gargano with Gabriel Scheepers (our Library Technician)

At the end of Term 3, we say a very fond farewell to our Library Manager, Angela Gargano, who is retiring after four years at Pakenham Secondary College.

Since joining the College in 2022, Angela has been such a valued part of our school community. Her warmth, kindness and wonderful support have been greatly appreciated by both students and staff and she has helped make our Library a welcoming and enjoyable place to be.

Angela will be greatly missed, but we are so pleased to see her beginning this next chapter and enjoying a well-earned retirement.

Thank you, Angela, for everything you have brought to Pakenham Secondary College. We wish you every happiness for the years ahead and hope retirement brings plenty of time to enjoy yourself and do all the things you have been looking forward to.

Adopt a book at the Library

Come along and ‘Adopt a Book’ today - we have some excellent books looking for a good home, absolutely free!

There is always plenty of activities going on in our Library! Check out the Weekly Library Timetable below to see what is on each day.

We have ‘Quiet Chill Vibes’ sessions every recess from Monday to Thursday for students looking for a calm and quieter space, along with some great lunchtime activities including our always popular arts and crafts sessions and our popular ‘Reel and Roll Club’ on ‘Fun Friday’.

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