Success Stories & Important Notices

Country Women's Association (CWA) Scholarship

Emmanuel Merambeliotis, Jelyzza Flores, Achok Ruk, Heather Kleesh

The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of Victoria Inc. is an organisation of women supporting women, children and families right across Victoria. It was formed on the 12th March, 1928 and today has approximately 5,000 members, from 300 branches across Victoria.

For many years, the Pakenham branch have been generous in supporting our students by awarding scholarships to deserving and committed pupils.

This year's scholarship award recipients are Jelyzza Flores from 10.1 and Achok Ruk from 11.3. They were chosen for their hard work and dedication to their studies.

They received their awards last week from the President of the CWA Pakenham Branch, Heather Kleesh, in the presence of Assistant Principal, Emmanuel Merambeliotis.

Aligned Leisure & Cardinia Shire sponsored Activation Program for ALL Year 10 Students

To encourage the students return to physical activity and to support healthy lifestyle habits, Aligned Leisure, in partnership with Cardinia Shire, are offering all of our Year 10 students a 40-visit pass to access Cardinia Life's gym during staffed hours at any stage during 2022. If you have any questions regarding this amazing opportunity, please speak to Ms Scheiwiller.

Registration is required before 30th March. Click here to register.

To find out more information about the program click here.

Year 7 Immunisations

Years 7 immunisations are taking place on Thursday, 17th March at the College.

If you haven't returned your signed form, please do so as soon as possible.

Year 7 Secondary School Vaccine Program Consent Form

Year 7 Camp

We are excited to advise that our Year 7 Camp will take place this year at PGL Camp Rumbug on the following dates:

Monday 6th - Wednesday 8th June (Camp 1)

Wednesday 8th - Friday 10th June (Camp 2)

The picturesque Camp Rumbug is located in the hills of South Gippsland, and set in 200 acres of beautiful temperate rainforest overlooking Wilsons Promontory National Park.

Notices were given to all year 7's last week to take home. Please return both the consent form and the medical information form to the general office.

Payment is due in full by the 29th April, 2022. Should you require to set up a payment plan, please contact June Edwards on 5945 1433 prior to the 8th April. If you have Camps, Sports and Excursion Funding (CSEF), this can be used for the camp.

Athletics Carnival

On the last day of term we will be holding our Athletics Carnival at Toomuc Reserve (off Princes Highway). This event is an important component in students developing a connection with the College and encouraging College Pride.

A consent form to attend the carnival has been given to every student. Please ensure that this is returned at the earliest opportunity.

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
Date and Time:	Friday 8th April from 9am until 2:30pm
Dress Code:	House colours or school sports uniform
Transport:	Students will be walking to and from the event
Food:	We recommend students bring their own lunch and water bottle on the day. A BBQ lunch and soft drinks will be available for purchase.
Important:	STRICTLY NO fast food deliveries or Uber Eats will be allowed or accepted. Sunscreen and shade will be available.

Please note that on the day, multiple photos are taken of students participating in events and those who are cheering on their Houses. These are then shared on the College's social media (Facebook and Instagram). If you DO NOT want your child's photo taken and published, please complete the below form (Photographing, Filming and Recording Students at Pakenham Secondary College) and return to the General Office or call the office on 5945 1433.

Photographing, Filming and Recording Students at Pakenham Secondary College

Doctors in Secondary Schools Program

The Doctors in Secondary Schools Program operates each Monday from 10am - 2pm at Pakenham Secondary College. During these times, students can access GP and nurse appointments. Dr Theekshana and Ashlee from Officer Family Medical Clinic will be onsite in the building next to the log cabin to help support the students.

Appointments can be made by calling 5945 1433.

Parent information can be found at the following links: