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Pakenham Secondary College is a Year 7-12 College located within the Cardinia Shire on Melbourne's South East fringe.  The school now serves a large and diverse community within a designated urban growth corridor. 

The College is committed to providing all students with learning opportunities designed to develop socially responsible citizens and build pathways to their futures.  We are committed to continuous improvement. We value growth through connection.

The key values that underpin all our work at the College is based around the acronym SOAR.

S    ocial and personal responsibility

This means everyone is accountable for their own actions and share responsibility for the development of a positive learning environment.

O   pportunities for all

This means that all members of the school community are provided with a variety of learning opportunities to further develop themselves and participate in the decision-making process of the school.

A   chieving personal best

This means there is an expectation that all members of the school community commit to a culture of excellence.

R    espect and relationships

This means that the school recognises the importance of productive relationships, with all members of the school community showing respect for themselves, others and the environment.

The school community has become increasingly diverse with students from a variety of ethnic and racial backgrounds creating a diverse school population.  It is anticipated that student enrolment numbers will be approximately 1130 in 2026.  We are a great school offering outstanding oppo…