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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 September

Wed 16

School Production

16 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

Wed 16

Mid Canterbury Science Fair

16 Sep 2026 - 18 Sep 2026

Mon 21

Junior Assembly

21 Sep 2026

Tue 22

Year 7/8 Camp - Glentanner/Mt Cook

22 Sep 2026 - 24 Sep 2026

Latest Notices

Wed 16

Lagmhor Bus Students

16 Sep 2026

Our production ran like clockwork today. Our bus children will be at their usual drop off times. Remember that students need to be back at our town site at 6:30pm for the evening performance.

Thanks

Tue 15

Lagmhor Production and Buses

15 Sep 2026

Hi everyone

We are very excited that our production showtimes are finally here. The students have been working extra hard over the last couple of days, remembering lines and getting used to being on stage.

All Lagmhor students will be performing both evenings (Wednesday and Thursday). We will also have 2 afternoon performances (final dress rehearsals).

Our Lagmhor bus will most likely be running later than usual on these days. We are expecting roughly 30 minutes behind the usual dropoff schedule. We will send out a message as soon as we leave Borough each day.

All students need to be dropped off at our Borough town site at 6:30pm each evening so that they are dressed and ready to go by 7pm.

Many thanks

The Lagmhor Team

Tue 15

CHANGE OF TIME for afternoon sessions of "ZOOMANIA"

15 Sep 2026

Kia ora koutou! Our show is jam packed and a touch longer than we thought, so we are going to start a bit earlier!. If you have a ticket for the afternoon sessions (tomorrow or Thursday) please arrive about 12:45pm for a 1:00pm start. This should ensure that our tamariki who are on buses will get to the bus on time.

Tue 15

Lagmhor Assembly

15 Sep 2026

Hi Everyone

Given that our students have been doing production all week and we also have Pet Day next Thursday, we will be doing a scaled down assembly next week (Wednesday 23rd September). We will still be doing class certificates and have swimming ribbons to hand out, but will not be presenting any class work this time. We understand how busy everyone is at the moment and wanted to let you all know so that you can make the decision of whether you still want to join us or not.

Many thanks

The Lagmhor Team

Tue 15

Intention for your child in Year 7 for 2027

15 Sep 2026

Kia Ora Parents of Year 6 students.

At this time of year we need to know what your plans are for your child next year. We certainly hope your child remains here as I believe our offering in the senior school is fantastic.

Please follow the link to let us know your intentions.

Dianne