
PSC Community Update
Friday, 30th October 2026
Dear Students, Parents and Students,
What a beautiful day weather wise - I hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine!
Our Student Free Day today (Friday 30 October) was timely for our staff allowing for opportunities to plan and assess student work - our staff were appreciative of the Student Free Day today.
Please read on below:
Monday 2 November, 2026 - as per my message to families last week via my Community Update on Compass, please be informed that historically we have had very few students attend on the day before the Cup Day Public Holiday (Tuesday 3 November, 2026) - many families decide to use this day to extend their vacation plans. As a result, for those students in attendance on Monday 2 November, we will be running an alternative program.
Melbourne Cup Public Holiday - Tuesday 3 November, 2026 - please be reminded that Tuesday 3 November is a Public Holiday; there will be no scheduled classes on this day.
Our PSC Art - Technology Exhibition, Thursday 5 November, 2026 (3.30pm) - this is a very special event allowing students to showcase their talents in the areas of the Visual Arts and Technology. Families are invited with the Exhibition commencing at 3.30pm in our new Warreeny Building.
Year 10 and 11 Exam Program, Wednesday 11 to Friday 20 November, 2026 - we wish our Year 10 and 11 students all the very best with their Exams across their subjects.
Our PSC Step Up Program, Monday 23 November, 2026 - the Program here allows for all of our students to start with their studies for the year ahead. As mentioned in previous Updates, we believe the Program to be an excellent means for getting a head start on the learning for 2027. If there are any queries about our PSC Step Up Program, please contact our General Office on pH - 5945 1433.
Year 12 Valedictory Dinner, Thursday 26 November, 2026 - what a special event this one is; just a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate The Class of 2026 with staff and families. Please see our Social Media Platforms and / or reach out to the General Office on pH - 5945 1433 to learn more about our 2026 Year 12 Valedictory Dinner
Our Year 6 into 7 (for 2027) Orientation Days, Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 December, 2026 - we are very much looking forward to helping our new Year 7 students make a smooth transition in to Secondary School given our two Orientation Days later in the year (7 and 8 December, 2026). We provide outstanding schedules on both of these days to support our new Year 7 students. If you would like to know more, please contact our General Office on pH - 5945 1433.
Finally, it is World Teacher Day today, Friday 30 October, 2026. Teaching is such a valued and important profession - the outstanding work our teachers do to support our students should never be underestimated.
As educators, we are committed to making a positive difference in the development and lives of the students we work with - our teaching staff are so dedicated, caring and effective approach in their approach; we thank our teachers and we wish them a Happy World Teachers Day,


Regards
Aaron
Aaron Smith
College Principal - Pakenham Secondary College
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