Induction

General

For many students, their graduation from primary to intermediate school is the first change of school they experience.

For most, there is some apprehension and uncertainty. For a small number, it has the potential to be a traumatic experience.

At Pasadena we work extremely hard to make the transition smooth and welcoming. We work in very close co-operation with primary schools, we keep new enrolments and their families well informed about activities and procedures and our Induction Programme supports a gradual introduction and a natural, non threatening transition. 

During 2010

Pasadena Intermediate School and local schools interact through combined and shared activities - festivals, competitions, concerts etc.

Local Schools' Art Festival

Tuesday 1 June - Friday 4 June 2010. Pasadena Intermediate School hosts the Local Schools' Art Festival. A celebration of art, from pre school to college, from the local district.

Primary School Visits

Monday 14 - Friday 18 June 2010. To introduce all 2010 Year 6 students to Pasadena Intermediate School.  A Pasadena Intermediate School staff member and two Pasadena Intermediate students will visit each of the local primary schools to talk to the Year 6 students about 2010 and life at intermediate.

Pasadena Expo Week

Tuesday 27 July - Tuesday 3 August 2010. Opportunity for 2010 Year 6 students to spend part of the day at Pasadena Intermediate School, trying some intermediate activities and experiencing The Pasa Way. Bus transport will be provided.

2010 Production

10.30-11.45am, Friday 5 November 2010. Following on from previous Pasadena Intermediate  Productions - Silver Screen I, Silver Screen II, Gunsmoke Xmas, Hurricane Smith, Toyestermorrow, Cinders, One Small Voice, And What Is Your Point Mr Chevalier? Robin Hood, Peter Pan, It's In The Book! Tuatahi’s Tale, Color My World, Play It Again Sam, As I See It, To the Diligent Nothing Is Difficult, Black and White and Sahes of Gray ..... as space permits, Year 6 students from the local primary schools will be  invited to a daytime performance of our 2010 Production. There is no cost for admission. Bus transport will be provided.

2011 Year 7 Orientation Day

Thursday 2 December 2010, 9.15am - noon. 2009 Year 7 students will spend part of the day at Pasadena Intermediate. They will meet their new classmates and teacher, participate in some enjoyable activities and will leave comforted by the knowledge that they have old friends and many potential new friends awaiting them in February 2010.