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As part of Pakenham Secondary College's commitment to delivering a rich, engaging and future-focused curriculum, all Year 7 and 8 students participate in a Passion Project each semester. Passion Projects are a timetabled part of the curriculum that provide students with the opportunity to explore their interests, try something new and take an active role in their learning.
Passion Projects take place on Wednesday afternoons and support the development of important transferable skills, including communication, problem-solving, critical and creative thinking, teamwork, resilience and collaboration.
Parents and carers are asked to complete the Passion Projects Preference Form below by 4pm on Monday, 27th July. Students should nominate a first preference, second preference and a back-up option from the available projects.
While every effort will be made to place students in either their first or second preference, some projects may not run if minimum numbers are not met, while others may fill quickly due to high demand. In these circumstances, students may be allocated to their nominated back-up option.
Please note that some Passion Projects may involve excursions or activities that incur a small cost. Families will be notified in advance of any associated fees. Eligible families may be able to use the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) to assist with these costs.
Below you will find a brief description of each Passion Project. For more detailed information, please refer to the Year 7 and 8 Curriculum Handbook.
Please explore the Passion Projects below by hovering over each image to view a short description. We encourage students and families to read the full project descriptions in the Curriculum Handbook before submitting their preferences.
Our Passion Project Descriptions
Click on the images below to learn more about each Passion Project.
AFL
Build football skills through drills, match play and teamwork while learning strategies, rules and sportsmanship.
Ceramics
Explore clay through pinching, coiling and slab-building to create original sculptures and decorative pieces.
Crafternoon
Explore crochet, knitting, sewing, painting and DIY crafts in a relaxed and creative environment.
French
Learn everyday French language and culture through games, songs, activities and simple projects.
Lego & Robotics
Design, build and program Lego models and robots to complete creative engineering challenges.
Minecraft &
Rocket League
Use digital games to strengthen creativity, strategic thinking, collaboration and responsible technology use.
Soccer
Develop passing, dribbling, shooting, defending and teamwork through training and practice games.
Basketball
Develop dribbling, passing, shooting and gameplay skills in a supportive program for all experience levels.
AFL
Chess
Learn rules, tactics and strategic thinking through friendly matches, challenges and problem-solving.
Digital Technologies & Coding
Create websites, apps, games or programs while developing logical thinking and digital problem-solving skills.
Games, Puzzles & Escape Rooms
Play, analyse and design games or escape-room challenges using clues, strategy and collaboration.
Lights, Camera, Action
Explore radio, film and media production through scripting, recording, interviewing, filming and broadcasting.
Netball
Develop your netball skills, fitness and teamwork through expert coaching, skill development and match play.
Songwriting &
Recording
Write lyrics, develop melodies and record original music using simple production tools.
Beyond the Books
Discover how the library works through displays, shelving, cataloguing, loans and helping others find resources.
Community & Environmental Projects
Take action for the environment and your community through hands-on sustainability and outdoor projects.
Dungeons & Dragons
Build characters, stories and imaginative adventures while strengthening communication and problem-solving skills.
Junior Production
Create and perform a play while developing confidence, creativity, communication and teamwork.
Master Chef
Learn kitchen safety, cooking techniques and creative food presentation through practical cooking challenges.
Photography
Develop your photography skills by exploring camera techniques, composition, lighting and editing through creative projects.
Volleyball
Learn serving, passing, setting, spiking and teamwork in a fast-paced sport for all skill levels.
Passion Projects are designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, growth and connection. Here's what some of our students have shared about their favourite experiences:
"I love making different designs (in Ceramics)"
"I enjoy being creative"
"I like art and can create whatever I want"
"I like my passion project because I get to go to escape rooms and try to escape - you also get to know more about games"
I get to do escape rooms and it is really fun"
"Minecraft is fun, spending time with friends and trying new things"
"I like playing netball so it is great to have an actual class doing it"
"It is great knowing how to make new things (in Master Chef)"
"I love cooking"
"I chose photography because I thought it would be fun, and it is"
"I like soccer"
"Minecraft is a fun passion project...trying new things"