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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
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Good afternoon,
Headlice - This is going around the junior school. Please tie up any hair that is long enough and treat any cases of headlice.
Arrival time - Students should be at school well before 8.55am when the bell rings please.
No Parking on yellow lines - The yellow lines around the Winter Street cul-de-sac mean vehicles are not to park there and wait for students please. There is plenty of parking on the surrounding streets.
Junior Assembly - Rimu are hosting Junior Assembly on Monday 9 November (next Monday) at 2.30pm. All welcome.
Book Week - This is happening this week. 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.
Rimu Reporters/News Days:
We have a specific topic or focus each week. For this week the children can share about something of their choice. For the following weeks we will have a focus of:
Week 4 - Bring 7 of something
Week 5 - Would you want to be a giant or a smurf for a day?
Week 6 - Where are you from?
Week 7 - If I could be anyone else for a day it would be….
Week 8 - Something that is blue
Week 9 - My favourite game
Week 10 - Mystery Eggs
If you have any questions or concerns, please make contact via email rebekah.clement@ashborough.school.nz
Ngā mihi,
Rebekah
Upcoming dates:
Monday 2 - Friday 6 November - Book Week - Dress up day Friday 6th
Monday 9 November - Junior Assembly 2.30pm
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
Kia ora whānau,
This week we welcome Suboy and his family to Kōwhai class.
Head Lice: Head lice are doing the rounds at the moment! We kindly ask that you check your child’s hair and treat it if needed. Please also ensure long hair is tied back at school.
Book Week: This week! 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.
News: We have a specific topic or focus each week.
Week 4 - My favourite book
Week 5 - A question I would love answered
Week 6 - My favourite place to visit
Week 7 - Something I have made
Week 8 - An amazing fact that I know
Week 9 - Something you are proud of from this year
Please don’t forget SUNHATS! 🙂
Have a great week!
If you have any questions or concerns, please make contact via email amy.wederell@ashborough.school.nz
Ngā mihi,
Amy
Upcoming dates:
Monday 2 - Friday 6 November - Book Week - Dress up day Friday 6th
Monday 9 November - Junior Assembly in Rimu
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
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,
Gemma
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
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