Pakenham Secondary College

Pakenham Secondary College is situated approximately 50 kilometres southeast of Melbourne, Australia. Established in 1968 to provide education to a largely rural community, the school now enrols over 920 students from an urban community.

Pakenham is a growing, multicultural suburb in Melbourne Victoria, about an hour’s drive from the Central Business District. It is surrounded by beautiful flora and fauna in its picturesque countryside

Pakenham is easily accessible by car and public transport. It has its own train station which connects to regional and metropolitan cities.

Academic and Curriculum
Across the College, the PSC Learning Program is designed around a number of different subjects, programs, courses and initiatives available to students. All of the subjects, programs and courses align with the Victorian Curriculum, the Victorian Certificate of Education and other tertiary and further educational opportunities that students may choose to access.

Learning throughout the College is supported by whole school evidence based initiatives such as Literacy. The programs are further developed through English as an Additional Language (EAL) classes using individual/small group programs in the Junior and Senior Schools.

The Senior School Curriculum is based around offerings for the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) which includes academic subjects, and applied learning opportunities, providing students with the skills, knowledge and confidence they need for the workplace and/or further education at Applied Learning and University settings.

Performing Arts
Performing Arts at the College, includes instrumental music, drama and an annual College Production. The College Production for 2024 is the Wizard of Oz and will be performed at the Cardinia Cultural Centre later in the year. For many years the College has taken part in the Victorian State Schools Spectacular (VSSS). In 2023, a student at the College was a member of the Principal Dance Ensemble of the VSSS, along with the PSC Dance Troupe.

State investments
The Victoria State Government has made the following investments in the school:


 * 2024 – Investment of $11.3 million by the Victorian State Government.


 * Modernisation – Redevelopment to L/T standards/library, PE. Project cost of $2,003,000 approved in 2001/2002
 * Computer POD – Project cost of $82,404 approved in 2001/2002
 * Modernisation – Music Drama, Information Technology. Project cost of $423,827 approved in 2002/2003
 * Flexible Learning Centre (refurbishment) for Year 7, including substantial ICT facilities. Project cost of $500,000 (part of the Leading Schools Fund announced in 2003/2004)
 * Modernisation – Stage 3 – Lecture Theatre, Modern Home Economics kitchens, General purpose classrooms with open learning spaces, Student Toilets, Year 12 common room. Project cost of $4,450,000 (federal contribution of $1,600,000) approved in 2005/2006
 * Modernisation – Stage 4 of 6 redevelopment – Arts, Science and Technology Studies, General purpose classrooms, Staff administration and Student Toilets. Project cost of $6,680,000 approved in 2006/2007

Houses

 * Betts (blue)
 * Freeman (Gold)
 * Mills (Green)
 * Barty (Red)