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Tena koutou, Talofa Lava, Mālō e lelei, Mālō ni, Kia Orana, Kumusta, Salam, Namaste, Halo, Namaskāra, Āyubōwan, Helo, Xin chào and Greetings to you all.
I am delighted to present myself as your Principal and Tumuaki of Ashburton Borough School, including the Lagmhor site.
I
started here at the beginning of 2025 and have taken my time to get to know parents, students and staff and to reacquaint myself with the community. I began my teaching career here at Ashburton Borough in the late 80’s so much of the environment feels familiar and comfortable to me.
A lot has changed in that time and I am excited to be part of a very diverse and inclusive community. Students at Ashburton Borough are accepted for who they are and yet are encouraged to be the best they can be by living our school values: Be Brave, Be Strong, Be Borough.
I am impressed by the dedication and commitment of staff to provide learning experiences that excite and challenge students but also how they strive to build respectful positive relationships with them and their whānau.
We are a family/whānau based school, where we care and look after each other. My big dream is to make Ashburton Borough School, including our Lagmhor site, the best place to be.

I look forward to sharing our special place with you. Please feel free to contact me or ask any questions at principal@ashborough.school.nz .
Dianne Prendergast
Kia ora,
Apologies for the delay in getting this week's notices to you. I have been struck down with sickness the last few days. All better now though, so I will see everyone tomorrow.
Head lice: This is going around the junior school. Please tie up any hair that is long enough. If your child does have head lice, they will need to be treated before returning to school.
Sickness: We have coughs and colds going around currently as well as a stomach bug. School policy is that children stay away from school until 48 hours after the last episode of vomiting or diarrhea.
Pasifika Fono: This Thursday 25th; 3pm-5pm in the Staffroom. Details here: https://hail.to/ashburton-borough-schools/publication/WTTcAMf/article/ZA59xz3
Sausage Sizzle: This continues until Week 11. Spare forms are available at the office. Please order by the Tuesday of each week.
Have a great rest of the week - we are nearly there!
Ngā mihi,
Amy
amy.wederell@ashborough.school.nz
Upcoming dates:
3 July - Last day of Term 2
20 July - First day of Term 3
Good afternoon,
We have had several cases of headlice in our junior classrooms , please see below how best to treat / prevent this
1.0 Wet the hair with cheap conditioner ( this stuns the lice and makes them easier to see) then use a fine-tooth metal nit comb. Comb from the scalp to the ends, working systematically across the head,
2.0 Apply a treatment recommended from your Pharmacy.
It is important to do a follow up treatment one week later.
Check everyone in the house and treat on the same day to stop the cycle
Wash linen, hats , hair brushes etc.
Please ensure longer hair is pulled back or plaited. Spraying the hair with a water and Teatree oil mixture will not cure it but does help prevent it .
For more detailed health guidelines, visit the Health New Zealand Head Lice Guide or the Plunket Head Lice Advice.
Kind regards
Brigid
Hi everyone
Due to Harakeke class attending the senior assembly in town on Thursday, we have rescheduled this weeks assembly for tomorrow - Wednesday 24th June, 1:30pm. Apologies for the short notice.
We hope to see you there
The Lagmhor Team
Kia ora whānau,
Welcome to Week 10
Thank you to all families for supporting Swim Week in Week 9. Students participated well throughout the week and had the opportunity to develop their swimming skills and water confidence. Thank you for ensuring swimming gear was brought to school each day.
Class Assembly
Wharangi will be presenting our class assembly this Thursday.
Date: Thursday
Time: 1:45pm
Location: The Big Space
Students will be performing a whole class play and song.
Homework Booklets
Most students have now returned their homework booklets. If your child still has theirs at home, please return it to school this week.
End of Term
Over the next two weeks, students will be completing and sharing learning from across the term, reflecting on their progress and participating in end-of-term activities.
Key Date
Friday 3 July – Last Day of Term 2
Ngā mihi,
Anna Davies
Good afternoon everyone,
Head lice - This is going around the junior school. Please tie up any hair that is long enough. If your child does have head lice, they will need to be treated before returning to school.
Pasifika Fono- Thursday 25th; 3pm-5pm in the Staffroom. Details here: https://hail.to/ashburton-borough-schools/publication/WTTcAMf/article/ZA59xz3
Sausage Sizzle - This continues until Week 11. Spare forms are available at the office. Please order by the Tuesday of each week.
Junior Assembly - We are hosting a Junior Assembly tomorrow Tuesday 23 June at 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come and share in our learning.
Netball - If your child would like to try netball in Term 3, the link to register is here https://www.mcnetball.co.nz/viewform/517368
New students - Next term we will be welcoming some new students from Mapou. They will be visiting us during the next two weeks.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
eirinn.maclean@ashborough.school.nz
Have a great week,
Eirinn
Upcoming dates:
23rd June - Junior Assembly
3rd July - Last day of Term 2.
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