Our College
Pakenham Secondary College are proud to share a Sister School Partnership with Ridge Valley School in Gurugram, India.
Ridge Valley School is a Pre-Nursery to Year 12 Institution spread over 6-acres of land in beautiful Gurugram, India. Gurugram is located in the Northern Indian State of Haryana, and is situated about 30km southwest of the Capital, New Delhi.
Gurugram is the headquarters of many of India's largest companies, and is a leading hub for high-tech industry. The population of Gurugram is approximately 1.2 million, with the official language of Hindi. However, English is widely spoken and understood as well.
About Ridge Valley School
Further Developing our Students' Global Citizenship
Our College
Sister School
Pakenham Secondary College has participated in the Victorian Young Leaders Global Youth Forum for the past two years, which has given our students the opportunity to develop their leadership, global citizenship, language skills, intercultural understanding and awareness.
Through this program, our students have connected with peers from a range of schools and countries across the Asia-Pacific region including: China, Thailand, Japan, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore and the Philippines.
Developing a Sister School Relationship with Ridge Valley School will deepen our students' global learning, widening their understanding of different perspectives, cultures, lifestyles, traditions and international issues.
This collaboration will enable students and teachers from both of our schools to engage in various activities and initiatives to provide a cultural enrichment for all participants.
Recent Collaboration
Throughout 2026, our Year 8 Enhancement students have the opportunity to participate in a virtual Sister School Program with Ridge Valley School. Through video conferencing, students from both schools will collaborate on a project exploring the significant impact of climate change on various countries, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action.
This program offers students a valuable opportunity to broaden their cultural awareness and global perspective, enhance teamwork and collaboration skills and develop leadership, confidence and communication.
In late April, 2026, our students enjoyed their first meeting with their counterparts in India. Both school communities are looking forward to continuing this valuable partnership and the important learning opportunities it provides for students.
We look forward to expanding our work with Ridge Valley School in 2026 and welcome the cultural enrichment this program provides for all participants.