Lagmhor
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In 2001 Ashburton Borough School and Lagmhor School merged.
The idea grew from understanding that similar school organization had been a feature of schooling in the latter part of the 19th Century and early 20th Century when side schools were common place. |
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In the context of this merger, it was agreed that such an arrangement would be beneficial to both schools. Children would enjoy the connection of a larger urban school with that of a smaller rural school, while staff would be provided opportunity to work between the sites.
The arrangement also ensured the continuance of a rural school in a rural community.
We are very happy to note that since establishing the model it has been replicated elsewhere in New Zealand as a viable educational alternative to school closure.
Lagmhor School was established … years ago and occupies three hectares of land.
The Lagmhor site is currently staffed by two teachers and a learning support aide.
The principal visits from town on a regular basis and is well known to the children at the site.
The site is also very well supported by an active parent community who are involved in supporting the site in its many endeavours.
Children have access to a school bus service that is subject to change as and when required in an effort to cater to changing needs within the community.
Lagmhor enjoys the amenities that you would expect of a rural school, including a heated swimming pool, available to the community, a BBQ area, sealed tennis courts and large playing fields as well as advanced technologies.
In addition the children from the Lagmhor site can and do access resources from the Town site on a regular basis.
The grounds benefit from very well established trees and gardens.
