Year 12 student Jennifer James has been involved in Scouts from an early age. She loves the sense of achievement and community it provides and the long term friendships already formed. To earn this prestigious award (only 2% of the State achieve it) Jen has diligently participated in a diverse range of activities which have earned her badge after badge, but this was not achieved without effort. Jen has contributed…
It is tradition at our Art and Technology exhibition for visitors to vote on their favourite project at each subject at each year level. Drum roll please… The Peoples Choice Awards go to… Wood Technology Austin Ridgeway – Year 7 Ebony Afoa – Year 9 Kawishka Hewa-Dewage – year 10 Textiles Madison Murrell – Year 8 Tahlia Delia – Year 10 Photography Tara Wilson – Year 9 Rebecca Cesista –…
Pakenham Secondary College has been shortlisted to participate in the Victorian State School’s Spectacular in 2020. The Spectacular is a massive performing arts event that showcases the enormous talent of students across Victoria in government schools. It is a professionally staged production or concert performed at Melbourne Arena at Melbourne Park to an audience of over 10,000 people. Students do not need to have a background in dancing to be…
Year 10 student Ayanne Mehta is the 2019 winner of the Harold Bould Award for her entry into the Essay Competition of the same name. In recognition of this win, Ayanne has been awarded a trek to Kokoda in 2020, adding to her learning experience of this significant historical time. About the Award This literary competition was first held within the Cardinia Shire in 2008 and was named after Harold Bould. The competition is…
They have trained hard all year. Teachers and chess mentors Mr Sergio De Lima and Mr Christian Ampongan were always ready to guide and encourage at every recess and lunchtime. Students consistently practised with different opponents to learn strategy and develop skill. Following several qualifying tournaments, the All Girls Chess team were on their way to The University of Melbourne on Monday for the two day Chess Nationals. The best…
Wow, so much talent at our end of year concert! Last week, the Y9 Elective and Instrumental Music students performed for family and friends and they didn’t disappoint. Well done. We were mesmerized! Here are some of the pictures taken at the event. (Videos further down) We are delighted to share the videos captured on the night.
Last Thursday the College was in full celebration The implementation this year of the ‘Pick My Project: Pakenham Community School Farm and Food Project’ has had tremendous impact across many areas of the College curriculum. Students involved in various parts of this learning experience today proudly hosted the ‘College Food Trail and Harvest Lunch Celebration’. And what a celebration it was! Students were proud to showcase their involvement in the…
Students have been hard a work rehearsing for this special event. Year 9 Elective and Instrumental Music students will perform for family and friends. All welcome. Wednesday 27th November 6:30pm to 8pm Room: PA1
What an evening! So many accomplishments to celebrate, everyone looked amazing and dinner was delicious. Congratulations Class of 2019. Award Recipients Health and Human Development – Grace Brown & Elayne Schneider History – Aleksandra Tomic & Siniva Setu Informatics – Kaleb Overmars & Marie Matthews Legal Studies – Rhiannon Croaker & Siniva Setu Literacy – Chiara Hocking & Jayden Cant Literacy – Brock Callaghan-Height & Mitchell Sheard Maths Methods – Jenna…