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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 August

Tue 4

Aoraki Maths Competition - Y7/8

4 Aug 2026

Mon 10

LDA Dance Champs

10 Aug 2026 - 11 Aug 2026

Tue 18

Junior Assembly

18 Aug 2026

Latest Notices

Tue 4

Parent meeting AT LAGHMOR

4 Aug 2026

In case you are confused......meet me at Lagmhor when you pick the kids up.

Dianne

Tue 4

Urgent parent meeting after school today

4 Aug 2026

Afternoon Families

At very short notice, I am hoping to meet with as many of you as possible to at the end of school today to inform you of a brewing issue.

I promise it won't take long but I wouldn't do this if it wasn't important.

Hopefully I'll see you there.

Dianne

Principal ABS/Lagmhor

Tue 4

Rātā Week 3

4 Aug 2026

Kia orana everyone,

NED: If you would like to purchase a yoyo from the NED show, order forms can still be brought along to school this week.

Lucky Book Club & Pies: Lucky Book Club is due in by the 28 August, and Pie orders are due back by the 21st August.

Ooshies - Trading day is on Friday. Please keep them at home otherwise.

Mrs Conway is in for me tomorrow as I am away on a course

Have a great week!

Meitaki ma’ata,

Eirinn

eirinn.maclean@ashborough.school.nz

Upcoming dates:
18 August - Junior Assembly - Kōwhai - 2.30pm
24 August - Teacher Only Day
21 September - Junior Assembly - Mapou - 2.30pm

Mon 3

Mānuka - Week 3

3 Aug 2026

Kia orana and welcome to Cook Islands language week!

We are beginning Banqer in Manuka to help support our wonderful support with financial literacy. Each student will have a specific job role in Manuka City and will of course have various expenses. This is a new trial of the software program which we are fortunate to be involved in.

Production - Wharangi and Manuka are busy working on their script and learning their lines. The students are coconstructing the development of the production with their teachers.

Bringing toys to school - Please can students only bring news items if they directly relate to our news topic for the week. We are having a lot of other items arriving that are becoming a distraction.

NED - If you would like to purchase a yoyo from the NED show, order forms can still be brought along to school this week.

Ngā mihi,
Jason

Upcoming dates:

21st August - Winter Tournament

24th August - Teacher Only Day

2 - 4th September Year 6 Camp to Living Springs

Mon 3

Whārangi - Week 3

3 Aug 2026

Whārangi – Term 3, Week 3
Kia ora whānau,

Toys
A reminder that toys do not belong at school. Please keep toys at home to help minimise distractions and prevent special items from being lost or damaged.

Subway Fridays
A reminder that Subway lunches are available every Friday. Orders are placed online through:

subwaylunches.co.nz

Lucky Book Club & Pie Fundraiser
Lucky Book Club orders are due by 28 August.
Pie fundraiser orders are due back by 21 August.

There seems to be a persisting cold virus going around, so take care.

Have a wonderful week!

Ngā mihi,

Anna Davies