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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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23 Oct 2026
29 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026
Please find attached the information for Athletics Day 2026
Good morning,
Athletics training - we will be training for the Athletics today and tomorrow. Please ensure that your child is wearing suitable footwear for running in.
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.
Sunhats - Please make sure your child has a sunhat with them at school each day. These are kept in their school bags. Students without a hat spend their break times in a designated shaded area. It is a good idea to also be applying sunscreen in the mornings.
Athletics Day - Please see the school Facebook page for all the details about Wednesday.
Students will need a drink bottle, plenty of food, sunhat and to be wearing sunscreen.
Students will be participating in their year groups.
School Photos - These are being held at school Friday 23 October. Please make sure your child is wearing their correct school uniform on this day.
Rimu Reporters/News Days:
Monday - Blaine, Cassie, Cole, Shivansh
Tuesday - Emily, Ioana, Isla, Sophia
Wednesday - Keziah, Lincoln, Lydia, Shanaya
Thursday - Nathan, O’Katalina, Phineas, Pierson
Friday - Sameeha, Sione, Azielle, Ayva
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 2 - My favourite drink
Week 3 - Make your name (could be from magazine/newspaper letters, playdough, craft items, your own colouring in, lego etc)
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:
Wednesday 21 October - Athletics Day
Friday 23 October - School Photos
Monday 26 October - Labour Day - No school
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
Term 4 Options – Time to Choose!
Y6, 7 and 8 students only.
Kia ora parents and caregivers,
For Term 4, our options have been nominated by our students! These options link to a range of curriculum areas and give students the opportunity to explore something they are interested in, develop new skills and enjoy learning in an area they are passionate about.
Options will run on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1:30–2:45pm, beginning Thursday 22 October and finishing Thursday 3 December.
Please take some time to read through the options with your child and discuss which activities they would most enjoy taking part in. We encourage students to think about trying something new, developing an existing interest or challenging themselves in a different area.
Here is the link to the Google Form.
Please complete and return your child’s option choices by Monday 19 October.
We look forward to another exciting term of learning, creativity and new experiences!
Ngā mihi,
The Year 6/7/8 Team
Kia ora,
Upcoming events, dates. and reminders:
Athletics Day – Wednesday 21 October
We are busy preparing for our school Athletics Day, which will take place on Wednesday 21 October at the Ashburton Domain. Students are revisiting the different athletics events and practising their skills in running, jumping and throwing. We are working on the techniques needed for events such as high jump, long jump and the various throwing activities. Athletics Day is a great opportunity for students to challenge themselves, have a go at different events, support their classmates and demonstrate our ABS values of Be Brave, Be Strong and Be Borough. A reminder that Athletics Day will be a full day at the Domain. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather, brings plenty of water and has a sunhat.
School Photos – Friday 23 October
Our school photos are coming up on Friday 23 October. It would be great to have everyone looking their best in their school uniform, with tidy hair, ready for a photo we can all be proud of!
School Disco - Friday 23 Oct - whole school same time. 5:30-7:00 - Halloween theme.
Te Taiao — Caring for Our Place
Our inquiry this term is all about our environment. Our learning will include plants and seeds and designing ways to support our living environment.
Sun Safety
Please make sure your child brings their sunhat and water bottle every day. Suitable footwear will also help them stay comfortable during athletics and outdoor learning.
Book Week- In Week 4, we are having Book Week. On the Friday 6th Nov, it will be dress up book character day.
Kind regards,
David Usher
Upcoming dates:
Wednesday 21 October - Athletics Day
Friday 23 October - School Photos
Monday 26 October - Labour Day - No school
Thursday 29th and Friday 30th October Year 5 Camp
Good morning,
The end of the school year will be upon us very quickly. If your child received a trophy at the 2025 end of year prize giving can you please return it to the school office, as soon we will begin preparing for this year's prizegiving.
Thank you
Brigid
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