Our College
Pakenham Secondary College are proud to announce our 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
We recently collaborated with our Sister School in some online learning relating to Sustainability and Environmental Issues. From the effects of climate change to the crisis of biodiversity loss, our students worked closely with the students of Ridge Valley School to explore the interconnectedness of environmental challenges that affect the entire world. Through these discussions and projects, culminating in joint presentations, both Ridge Valley and Pakenham Secondary students have gained a broader perspective on how every action – big or small – has an impact on the planet.
We look forward to expanding our work with Ridge Valley School in 2025 and welcome the cultural enrichment this program provides for all participants.