Principals News

As the year draws to a close, I would like to thank some key people associated with Pasadena Intermediate. They have been fundamental in the functioning of our school in 2020. 

Board of Trustees 

The Board of Trustees have done a fantastic job leading our strategic plan and always putting students first at Pasadena. The decisions that you make are always the best for our students.
Thank you for your amazing help and leadership and the time that you give our school. 

Community at Pasadena (C@P) 

C@P are an amazing group of parents who spend time organising fundraising events for Pasadena and providing support when we need it. I know the students appreciate your input. Thank you for your time and energy. Some of you have had a long association with the school that is now coming to an end. 

Staff 

The staff at Pasadena go beyond the normal realms of teaching often spending their own spare time attending school events and preparing for classes. Your enthusiasm for teaching is remarkable. Thank you for your commitment and dedication. 

Students 

We have such wonderful students who are articulate, creative and talented. I look forward to seeing the wonderful things that Year 8’s go onto achieving in the future and seeing the Year 7’s step up to be the leaders of the school in 2021.

Parent Helpers 

We really appreciate the help of parents on trips, school activities, cultural events, camp, sports events and the amazing array of activities we have at Pasadena. These special events wouldn’t be able to take place without you. All the above groups make Pasadena a unique and wonderful place to be.
Have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year. 

A Message from our BOT Chairperson

Tēnā koutou katoa, 

Here’s to the end of a year that’s been challenging in many ways. Every student and whānau has had to adapt to learning and lifestyle changes in 2020, so it was inspiring to see our teachers present information on how Pasadena students have been able to navigate all of that and still learn and grow, and meet goals. It’s testament to them, their families, and the effort and skill of our staff and Principal which has been outstanding. As a parent I’m very grateful, and as a board member, and now Chair of the board, I’m very proud. I’ve been on the board since our son joined the Rumaki class when it began, after being on the Westmere School board, our daughter is moving in to Year Eight next year, and I’ll have to wait a few more years for our youngest to come through. I wanted to be in touch to say thank you to you all for pulling together, whilst needing to socially distance this year. Our board has passionate and skilled members, and I step in after Mandy Tubman has led the way, with Jill Pitches and Shelly Pathak all offering great leadership. We are here to help. 

Thank you again to you all, have a restful break, and we will look forward to our 2021 cohort at Pasadena thriving. 

Ngā mihi nui

Stacey Morrison 

Pasadena Intermediate Board Chair

Talent Quest

On Thursday 3rd December, Pasadena Intermediate held the annual Talent Quest. The auditions were held two weeks prior which led to the final 11 selected acts. From singing, dancing and acrobatics, this Talent Quest had it all!  The performances were amazing and the judges had a difficult choice to make but in the end, they chose the  following winning acts:  

1st: Willow from Room 10 for her wonderful rendition of Hallelujah 

2nd: Molly from Rm 12 for her incredible acrobatic and circus skills 

3rd: Eva from Rm 7 for her beautiful traditional Pasifika dance 

Here are the names of our other sensational performers:

Ropu - Rumaki, Kyra Rm 8, Isaiah Rm 5, Hannah / Vedha Rm 6, Lydia / Maxine Rm 7, Sophie / Penelope Rm 8, 
Kit Rm 10 and Trelise Rm 8

Thanks also to our judges (Cole, Karstein and Bella from Rm 13), our usher Gabi from Rm 12, our technicians (Evie Rm 4, Charlotte Rm 10, Marco Rm 14) and our two awesome compere's Finn from Rm 6 and Tui from Rm 8 who made the event run so smoothly.  

Special mention to the families that came along to support. It was truly appreciated. See you again next year!

Prizegiving

Congratulations to all of our prize winners, who were recognised at Prizegiving yesterday.

It was fantastic to see how our students embrace the many social, academic, cultural and sporting opportunities available to them, and the level of excellence shown.  It was great to also celebrate students for demonstrating our PASA values of being Proud, Active, Safe Achievers.

List of Major Prize Winners:

Visual Arts: Frida Rm13, Matilda Rm14, Georgia M Rm8

Performing Arts: Mihi Te Rauhi Rumaki, Taipapaki Rumaki, Tinihuia Rumaki

Technology: Charles Rm5, Archie Rm10, Eli Rm8

Learning Centre: Reilly B Rm13, Anahera Rm12

Sports Boy of the Year: Tamir Rm8

Sports Girl of the Year: Hannah M Rm12

Star of Auckland Community Award: Hannah B Rm6

Elisara Award Pasifika Excellence: MJ Rm12

Kaumatua Ben Tawhiti Award Maori Excellence: Mihi Te Rauhi Rumaki

Lightbourne Memorial Shield: Stanley B Rm9

Sports News

After School Basketball

From the start of Term 4, Pasadena have participated in the After School Basketball competition at the Unitec Stadium in Mt Albert. We entered 3 teams and played 6 games (with the exception of camp week).

We would like to thank the coaches who were all teachers from the school:

Mr Bonnar who coached the Pasa Heat.

Mr Tasi who coached the Pasa Magic.

Mr Brown who coached the Pasa Warriors. 

Congratulations to the Pasa Warriors who came first overall. 

Thanks to all the parents who helped score the bench. 

See you again next year. 

Important Dates

2021 Term Dates:

Term 1: Wednesday 3rd February – Friday 16th April (11 Weeks)

Term 2: Monday 3rd May – Friday 9th July (10 Weeks)

Term 3: Monday 26th July – Friday 1st October (10 Weeks)

Term 4: Monday 18th October – Wednesday 15th December at 1pm (9 Weeks)

Teacher Only Days:  

Friday 4th June (Queen’s Birthday Monday 7th June)

Friday 22nd October (Labour Day Monday 25th October )

Term One Important Dates:

Wednesday 3rd February: Pōwhiri 8am in the school hall, School Starts 9am

Monday 8th February: Waitangi Day

Wednesday 10th  February: Meet the Teacher BBQ 6pm - 8pm

Tuesday 9th March: Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) Parent Info Evening 6:30pm

Wednesday 17th March: Pasifika Fono 6pm

Wednesday 24th  March: Whānau Hui 6pm

Thursday 25th March: Assessment Parent Info Evening 6.30 – 8.30pm

Thursday 8th April: School Social 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Monday 29th March – Thursday 1st April: EOTC (Education Outside the Classroom)

Friday 2nd – Tuesday 6th April: Easter

Wednesday 14th April (1pm - 8pm) & Thursday 15th April (1pm – 6pm): Student Led Conferences

Friday 16th April: Last day of term

Community Notices