Pakenham Secondary College is committed to providing all students with learning opportunities designed to develop socially responsible citizens and build pathways to their futures.
This means that there is a belief that all students have the ability to learn and they are at the centre of all that we do. As a school it is our goal to provide a variety of learning opportunities for all students with a focus on the development of the whole student and creating viable options for their future.

Social and Personal responsibility.

This means everyone is accountable for their own actions and share responsibility for the development of a positive learning environment.
It is demonstrated through:
• Being organised.
• Being punctual and properly prepared for class.
• Being polite and respectful of others.
• Complying with school rules including the wearing of proper school uniform.
• A safe, supportive and clean learning environment.
• Understanding the impact of behaviours on others.

Opportunities 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.
It is demonstrated through:
• Providing a variety of learning opportunities and pathways to help students and teachers achieve their personal best.
• Providing appropriate academic and welfare support.
• Providing a range of extra-curricular opportunities.
• Accepting that all students can learn.
• Respecting the rights of others to learn.
• Providing all members of the school community with the opportunity to have input into the decision making process.

Achieving personal best.

This means there is an expectation that all members of the school community commit to a culture of excellence.
It is demonstrated through:
• Staff and students being focussed on learning.
• A strong work ethic.
• A commitment to continuous improvement.
• Setting high expectations and encouraging persistence.
• Celebrating achievement.
• Regular attendance.

Respect 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.
It is demonstrated through:
• Being accepting of others and tolerant of different views.
• Positive relationships and teamwork.
• A clean environment.
• Feeling valued and having a sense of belonging.
• Looking after the well-being needs of students and others.
• Respecting the rights of teachers to teach and students to learn.