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NAU MAI, HAERE MAI - WELCOME TO ABS BOROUGH & ABS LAGMHOR

Be Brave, Be Strong, Be Borough

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.

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

Upcoming Events in November

Sat 21

Mad 9.05 pm QF5587

21 Nov 2026

Latest Notices

Thu 12

Navigating the Journey: Middle School

12 Nov 2026

Navigating the Journey: Relationships and Sexuality Education

Kia ora whānau,

Next week, we will begin teaching our Health curriculum, Navigating the Journey. I have attached the Year 5/6 overview, which outlines the topics covered within the resource. We will not be covering every topic, but I wanted to share the resource with you so you are aware of the content.

These topics will be discussed in a respectful, age-appropriate and professional manner. It is important that all students behave maturely and responsibly during these sessions so that everyone feels safe and comfortable participating. Students have the right to learn about these topics in a safe, supportive and respectful environment.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Ngā mihi,

Middle Team

Thu 12

Wharangi - Week 5

12 Nov 2026

Kia ora whānau,

Over the past couple of weeks, students have been completing their SMART testing. We’re proud of the effort and perseverance they have shown!

A reminder that school is closed this Friday, 13 November, for Canterbury Anniversary Day. We hope you enjoy the long weekend together.

Next week, we begin our Health programme, Navigating the Journey. The attached Year 3/4 overview outlines the resource.

Lessons will be respectful and age-appropriate.

I am in Wharangi Class Monday - Friday this term.

A few reminders

Hats and sunscreen: Please make sure your child brings their sunhat each day and applies sunscreen before school.
Library books: This is the last week to borrow books from our school library, some are needing to be returned from home.

Some students need more pencils, rubbers and writing books

Dates for your diary

Friday 13 November: Canterbury Anniversary Day – no school
Friday 4 December: ABS Has Got Talent show
Thursday 10 December: Transition to 2027 classes
Friday 11 December: Certificate Assembly, 9 am
Monday 14 December: Prize Giving, 1 pm
Tuesday 15 December: Last day of school
Thank you for your continued support. Have a lovely long weekend!

Ngā mihi,
Anna Davies

Navthe-Journey-Letter-Home-Yr-34.pdf

Wed 11

Manuka - Wk 5

11 Nov 2026

Kia ora,

There is no school on Friday for the Canterbury Anniversary.

Key points:

Hats and sunscreen – sun safety is important!
Plastic milk containers - for our inquiry

Oral reporting and reading books coming home

Over the past couple of weeks, we've had our SMART testing.

Last week to get library books out.