Good evening, 

Due to weather conditions, could we please arrive at the Hakatere Marae closer to 9am - 9.10am so students are not waiting for too long. The roll will be taken and bags placed under shelter before the pōwhiri begins. 

A pōwhiri is a sacred protocol uniting tāngata whenua (hosts) and manuhiri (visitors).

Please bring a small plate for our shared morning tea kai and a packed lunch box. All year 4 students not attending the BBQ at 5.30pm will need to be picked up at 3pm. Year 5s not staying the night will also go home at 3pm, unless you have indicated that they are staying for the BBQ. 

Address: 439 Rakaia Highway, Fairton 7772

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.

Year 4/5 Kaiako
Ashburton Borough School

Kia ora whānau,

I do hope you have all had a nice long weekend.

Marae updates:

Our Year 5 students will need a small plate / container (named) for our shared kai for morning tea. They will also need a packed lunchbox for their lunch on the Thursday only. Kai for Kids will have their food picked up and delivered on that day. 

Please check times for the marae and let us know if you're coming to the BBQ on the Thursday. 

Sunhats: 

Please make sure your child has a sun hat with them at school each day. Students without a hat spend their break times in a designated shaded area. 

Book Week: 

This is happening Week 4. Everyone can bring along their favourite book that we will share over the week. There is also a dress up day as your favourite book character on Friday 6 November.

Athletics Counties

I have sent these forms out today with students participating in Counties Athletics- Please can they be signed and returned by Friday.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to email ella.shapland@ashborough.school.nz

Ngā mihi,

Ella 

Upcoming dates:
Thursday & Friday: Year 5 Marae Camp 
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 

Kia ora, 

This is a message for those students who are in the Mountain Bike Group for options.

Tomorrow we are heading down the river track to the skills park. Students will need:

• Bike in good working order: Tyres pumped up, brakes working and chain in good condition.
• Helmet: Must fit properly and be fastened securely.
• Closed-toe shoes: Sneakers or bike shoes with good grip. No jandals or Crocs.
• Fitted clothing: No baggy pants that could get caught in the chain. Students may want to bring a change of clothes.
• Water bottle: A decent amount of water for the ride.

For future, bikes will be needed every Tuesday and Thursday. If you are able to help on any of these 2 days please can you let me know! 

Ngā mihi 😊

Ella 

Good morning,

I have contacted Photolife this morning to get an update on the anticipated delivery date for the school photos.  

They have replied that the access key codes will not be available for families to view and order for another month.   With delivery in early December.

Kind regards

Brigid 

ABS

Kia ora everyone,

Athletics: Well done to everyone on a fantastic athletics day! It was great to see everyone participating and cheering on their classmates.

Book Week: This is happening Week 4. Everyone can bring along their favourite book that we will share over the week. There is also a dress up day as your favourite book character on Friday 6 November.

Drink bottles: Please make sure your child has a drink bottle at school every day. These are kept inside in the classroom. They are able to refill these at the drinking fountain outside our classroom area as needed.

I am away on a course tomorrow, Mrs Protheroe is in for me.

If you have any questions or concerns, please make contact via email eirinn.maclean@ashborough.school.nz

Have a great week

Ngā mihi,
Eirinn

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