In 1975, the 96-strong Pakenham Consolidated School athletics team conquered its rivals at Booth Reserve in Dandenong during the interschool athletics carnival. It was the school’s first win at the event in a number of years.30 years to 1975:
A JUBILANT squad of 96 young people returned to Pakenham Consolidated School after finishing in top place at the interschool athletics carnival held at Booth Reserve in Dandenong. The victory was the first in many years and students and teachers could not have been happier.
The councillors of the Shire of Pakenham were surprised to discover the total value of building permits for the month of October had skyrocketed to $1,282,618. The million-dollar mark eclipsed the same month in 1974, when total value limped past the $500,000 barrier. At the meeting, councillors predicted major change and growth in Pakenham over the next 10 years.
The Nar Nar Goon Girl Guides Local Association celebrated a successful street stall operation in the main street. With the help of the Brownies, the Guides managed to raise $56.11, eclipsing earlier guesses and predictions.
20 years to 1985:
THERE was an alien invasion at Pakenham Heights Kindergarten when children dressed as astronauts complete with oxygen supplies and space suits invaded the grounds during space day. Aaron Reid, Bree Van Diemen and Emily Duff were just some of the students carrying out secret missions to identify alien life forms.
The class of ’85 said goodbye to St Francis Xavier College after 60 students completed their HSC. An emotion-charged final day was highlighted when students received commemorative medallions from college principal Kevin Styring.
Pakenham students were about to be given new pathways when the Dandenong College of Technical and Further Education announced it would conduct TAFE courses the Pakenham High School. A Certificate of Accounting would be immediately available as the college introduced more and more study options.
10 years to 1995:
GEOFF and Alma Patullo of Lang Lang celebrated their ruby wedding anniversary. Family and friends congratulated the couple on their 40th anniversary with a public notice in the Gazette.
Pakenham Secondary College student Aaron Moylan was announced the Mitre 10 Year 12 top student at the graduation dinner. Yvonne Patton was presented the school council award for academic excellence.
Five years to 2000:
SARAH Goldsack, granddaughter of Mick and Jessie Cantwell of Pakenham South, was heading to Italy in 2001 as part of the Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Program. The 15-year-old said she wanted to visit a place that did not speak English and wanted to see Florence after studying the Renaissance at school.
Beaconhills Junior College raised $1600 for the Heart Foundation’s Jump Rope for Heart program. Ben McGee, the school’s physical education teacher, said about 400 students were involved in the fundraising exercise. Junior campus students Kim Feore and Stephen Martin presented the foundation with the cheque.
It was induction day at Garfield Primary School and a dozen children visited the school to participate in some Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) activities. School principal Chris O’Brien said the PMP was a key part of childhood development and was an essential focus of the school and the kindergarten.
