Principal’s News
As the year draws to a close, I would like to thank some essential people at Pasadena Intermediate.
Board of Trustees (BOT)
The Board of Trustees has done a significant job leading our strategic plan and always putting Pasadena students first. The governance decisions that our BOT make are evident in all aspects of school life. Thank you for the time you have given our school.
Staff
Under very tough conditions this year, our staff have gone beyond the normal realms of teaching, spending vast amounts of their own time planning and preparing lessons both face to face and online. Your enthusiasm for teaching is remarkable. Thank you for your commitment and dedication.
Students
We have such outstanding students who are articulate, creative and talented. I look forward to seeing the wonderful things that Year 8’s achieve in the future and seeing the Year 7’s step up to be the leaders of the school in 2022.
Parent Helpers
We appreciate the help of parents on trips, school activities, cultural happenings, sports events and the fantastic 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.
Staffing news
At the end of this academic year, we farewell a few staff members. Heather Ruru, the Rumaki teacher of Room 9. We wish you well in your new position in the public sector and appreciate your hard work over the past two years.
Two of our part-time teachers Tori Grey and Amelia Farras, are also leaving; thank you for your efforts with our students.
Replacing Heather in Room 9 will be Ataahua Nathan, a recent graduate from the University of Auckland's Bachelor of Education: Huarahi Māori Specialisation. Ataahua also completed her teaching placement in our Rumaki earlier in the year, so knows our students and teachers very well.
We also welcome Nicola Coventry to our staff, who will be taking over as the Room 12 teacher. Christine Abercrombie will be leaving the classroom to take up her Assistant Principal role within the school in a full time capacity.
Prizegiving
It was fantastic to celebrate Prizegiving with our Year 7s and 8s this year, thank you for tuning in virtually to support them. If you missed the event, you can watch a recording of the live stream here.
Monday 13 December at 9.45 am - Year 7 Rooms 1-6, 15
Monday 13 December at 11 am - Year 7 Rooms 7-14
Tuesday 14 December at 9.45 am - Year 8 Rooms 1-6, 15
Tuesday 14 December at 11 am - Year 8 Rooms 7-14
Prize Winners:
Year 8
Contribution to Community
Ari Rm 7
Elisara Award
Ilaana Rm 1
Zion Rm 4
Kaumatua Ben Tawhiti Award
Huia Rm 10
Parekaahu Rm 9
Visual Arts
Sofia Rm 2
Performing Arts
Taaniko Rm9
Technology
Robert Rm 1
Food and Nutrition
Zara Rm 7
Peer Award
Rm 1 - Jay-dee
Rm 2 - Kainen
Rm 3 - Cassius
Rm 4 - Yohanes
Rm 5 - Vaughn
Rm 6 - Felix
Rm 7 - Zara
Rm 8 - Benjiman
Rm 9 - Hinepehia
Rm 10 - Huia
Rm 11 - Connie
Rm 12 - Edie
Rm 13 - Aia
Rm 14 - Jett
Rm 15 - Tehya
Class Awards
Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 4
Ilaana Dashiell Dylan James T
Finn H Cato Reuben D Zion A
Fergus Gemma Nate C Kane D
Kaleyah Glory Ari Floyd M
Della-Rose Grace Lola S Yohanes
Room 5 Room 6 Room 7 Room 8
Chris Akira Brandon Amaya
Enrico Felix Samuel Sam
Jakob P Dylan A Ruby Nikou
Koharu Finlay W Zara B Nyatefe
Lyla Nastazja Molly H Benjiman
Room 9 Room 10 Room 11 Room 12
Taaniko Cash Isabella Tristram
Mira Kurawaka Harry Oliver
Koalani Manawanui Anthea Sam B
Johnny Huia (2) Connie Noah F
Kahukura Harrison Rory
Room 13 Room 14 Room 15
Aia Loa Tessa
Claudia Manaia Beatrice
Shabnam Harley Molly
Tnias Anthony Tehya (2)
Peggy Ava
Year 7 Prize Winners
Peer Award
Rm 1 - Findlay
Rm 2 -Isabella
Rm 3 - Sam
Rm 4 - Liam
Rm 5 - Evana
Rm 6 - Chloe
Rm 7 -Lulu
Rm 8 - Claire
Rm 9 - Lily
Rm 10 - Katie
Rm 11 - Ellora
Rm 12 - Sylvie
Rm 13 - Austin
Rm 14 - Jesse
Rm 15 - Sophia
Class Awards
Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 4
Ellie (2) Ruby Sam Darcy
Helena Amber Noah Pearl
Vinnie Sol Floyd Liam
Fred Arlo Avalei
Room 5 Room 6 Room 7 Room 8
Gio Danica Elsha Joe
Jayden Tilly Isabelle Elliott
Harrison Zara Charlotte Nick
Maddie Elodie Lulu Kuini
Room 9 Room 10 Room 11 Room 12
Lily Te Aorangi Esera Aariya
Taitoe Kayalani Alexa Emmett
Trevahn Declan Dominic Max
Beau Reremoana Lily Ruby
Room 13 Room 14 Room 15
Rosalie Hugo Sophia
James E Von’Zy Vicki
Austin Kibrom Amy
Lorin Ivy Sophia
Looking Ahead to 2022
The first day of school for 2022 is Wednesday 2nd February - pōwhiri at 8am, school starts at 9am.
Term 1: Wednesday 2nd February – Thursday 14th April (11 Weeks)
Term 2: Monday 2nd May – Friday 8th July (10 Weeks)
Term 3: Monday 25th July – Friday 30th September (10 Weeks)
Term 4: Monday 17th October – Thursday 15th December at 1pm (9 Weeks)
Teacher Only Days: Friday 3rd June (Queens Birthday 6th June), Friday 26th August and Friday 21st October (Labour Day Monday 24th October)
School Office Dates
The School Office will be closed from Thursday 16 December until Sunday 23 January.
The School Office will reopen on Monday 24 January, 2022 at 9am.
Uniform Shop & Second Hand Uniforms
The uniform shop will be open onsite in the School Hall at the following times:
- Tuesday 25 January to Friday 28 January, 9.00 am - 2.00 pm
- Saturday 29 January, 9.00 am – 1.00 pm
- Tuesday 1 February, 9.00 am - 2.00 pm
From Wednesday 2 February normal school hours will apply, and they will be sold from the office.
Stationery boxes ($35.00) are also available to purchase from the School Hall at these times.
If you would like to donate your child's uniform there is a parent-run Second-Hand Uniform Facebook group. This is not affiliated with the school, however, we do encourage whānau to be sustainable.
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