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 2012

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

Local Schools' Art Festival

Tuesday 5 June - Friday 8 June 2012. 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 11 June - Friday 15 June 2012. To introduce all 2012 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 2013 and life at intermediate.

Pasadena Expo Week

Tuesday 24 July - Tuesday 31 July 2012. Opportunity for 2012 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.

2012 Production

10.30-11.45am, Friday 9 November 2012. 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, Now I Get It!, Black and White and Shades of Gray, Now I Get It!, Lights Camera, Action ..... as space permits, Year 6 students from the local primary schools will be  invited to a daytime performance of our 2012 Production. There is no cost for admission. Bus transport will be provided.

2013 Year 7 Orientation Day

Thursday 6 December 2012, 9.15am - noon. 2013 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 2013.