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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

Latest Notices

Wed 4

Tawa - Navigating the journey

4 Nov 2026

Kia ora whānau,

Next week, we will begin explicitly teaching our Health curriculum, Navigating the Journey. I have attached the Year 7/8 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. If a student is unable to meet these expectations, they may be asked to work in another classroom during the session.

My role is to ensure students can 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,

Angela

Tue 3

Counties Athletics Timetable

3 Nov 2026

Students in throwing events need to wear shoes, no SPIKES.

The weather looks like it is going to be wet but so far it is going ahead, will let you know if it is postponed.

Students when they arrive need to find an ABS teacher who will be by the long jump / sprints area to collect their card. (Miss Shapland/Whaea Hinehau)

Feel free to email me with any concerns or questions.

Tue 3

Māpou- Week 4

3 Nov 2026

Good afternoon,

My apologies for the late notice.. It's been crazy with our book week starting.

Book Week- A reminder on Friday- for your child to wear black so we can be dalmatians.

Junior Assembly is on Monday at 2:30pm in Rimu. All Welcome.

Have a great week!

Anna

anna.harper@ashborough.school.nz

Upcoming dates:
2nd Nov- 6th Nov: Book Week
9th Nov- Junior Assembly- Rimu
13th Nov- Canterbury Anniversary- no school
10th Dec- Transition to new class
11th Dec- Certificate Assembly 9am
14th Dec- Prizegiving & Last day of school for juniors

Tue 3

Rippa Rugby Tonight

3 Nov 2026

Reminder

Argyle Park

Year 3/4 - 5.35pm

Year 5/6 - 6.10pm

Year 7/8 - 5.35pm

Wear a school top, and please be there 15 mins before the game to meet your team.

Tue 3

Week 4 - Wharangi

3 Nov 2026

Kia Ora,

Welcome to Week 4!

In circle time this week we are having a focus on respect and using manners, ask your child what good manners means to them, and how they may show these things at school and at home.

This week is BOOK WEEK

Students can dress as their favourite book character this FRIDAY!

Upcoming dates:

Monday 2 - Friday 6 November - Book Week - Dress up day Friday 6th

Friday 13 November - Canterbury Anniversary - No school

Fri 4 December - ABS Has Got Talent show

Thursday 10 December - Transition to 2027 classes

Friday 11 December - Certificate Assembly 9am

Monday 14 December - Prize Giving 1pm

Tuesday 15 December - Last Day of School - no juniors

Thank you

Anna Davies