Our success stories

There are no limits on what a Pakenham Secondary College student can achieve. Graduates include well known business people, politicians, sports people and a wide range of locals making great contributions to the community.

Tyson Goldsack

AFL premiership footballer

Drafted from Gippsland Power to Collingwood FC in 2006, Tyson played in the club’s famous 2010 premiership victory and kicked the first goal of the game.

Class of 2015

Excellent VCE results

Congratulations are in order for students, families and teachers of the Class of 2015, whose average VCE study results were the school’s best since 2004.

Jesse Hunter

Baseballer

In 2014, Jesse was picked for Australia in baseball at the Under 15 World Cup in Mexico. The team finished with a world ranking of 9. Jesse received a Victorian School Sports Award in 2015.

Daniel Madhavan

CEO

After graduating from university, Daniel’s first job was with investment firm JBWere. 12 years later, he became its CEO. Daniel now holds a key role with Impact Investing Australia.

Lachie Hansen

AFL footballer

Lachie was selected as the #3 draft pick in 2006 by the North Melbourne Football Club and has carved out a successful career at both ends of the ground.

Brett Owen

Local councillor

Brett was first elected to the Cardinia Shire Council in 2005 and is currently in his third term. He served as mayor between 2012 and 2013.

Brian Paynter

Politician

The state Member for Bass is a successful businessman and high profile fundraiser for several local community groups. Brian also chairs the College’s school council.

Mitchell Garrad

Floorballer

Mitch was selected to play for Australia in the Under 19 Floorball World Championships, held in Helsingborg, Sweden, in April 2015.