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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.


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 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 August

Mon 10

LDA Dance Champs

10 Aug 2026 - 11 Aug 2026

Tue 18

Junior Assembly

18 Aug 2026

Latest Notices

Reminder - planting today
7 Aug 2026

Just a reminder that our seniors will be offsite this afternoon giving back to our community by planting native plants along the river track. If they have gardening gloves or gum boots, it would be great for them to bring those along in a bag this morning. 

 

Ooshie swap today!!!
7 Aug 2026

We will be setting up a space in the pc where kids can do an ooshie swap today at lunch. We do NOT recommend kids bring in their whole sets, just doubles that they are willing to swap. These should be kept in a bag or handed to teachers during class time to avoid any issues prior to the set swap time. We would ask that after today the bulk of them are kept at home. 

Last day for Yoyo today.
6 Aug 2026

A reminder that today is the last day for Yoyo sales following our successful NED Show. Meet Mrs P by the Performance Centre before or after our Cup-Cake Assembly.

If you have damage or breakages, please come and see me, as they have a replacement guarantee. Bring the broken one though.

We have also managed to get the 'Trick Sheet' printed, so I will hand those out at assembly today.

Thank you to those of you who have been able to support this venture. It will make a difference to the next school, when they get the show for free.

Dianne

LDA Dance Champs
6 Aug 2026

On Monday (10th August) the girls have Dance Champs practice from 9:30am - 11:50am at the Event Centre. Tania and I will transport them there and back.

The evening performance is Monday night. Can you please make sure your child is at the Event Centre at 6.40pm sharp, please don't arrive earlier or later than this. The show starts at 7pm.

Sign in at 6:40pm with Jane in the Bradford room- entry through main front doors, turn to the R and straight up the stairs.

Sign out and pick up after the performance is in the Bradford Room (Far wall).

Thank you

Wendy

In case media arrive at the Lagmhor site.
5 Aug 2026

Thank you to those who met with me yesterday to discuss the potential presence of the media at the Lagmhor site gate.

There are lots of details behind the scenes regarding this, which I won't go into here, but I can tell you that the Board and I have provided TV1 with lots of documents and a statement on our position about the water supply and upgrade process.

If the media does arrive at Lagmhor, they cannot come on site nor talk to students. They may approach you in the carpark or at the gate to make a comment.

My advice is to say something like: We understand the school has declined requests for interviews and has provided a written statement. Student wellbeing remains the priority for our school, and normal operations will continue. If you have further questions, talk to the Ministry.”

Hoping you won't need this.

Dianne

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