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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.

I 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 November

Thu 27

End-of-Year Celebration Dinner - Time: 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm (dinner). 6.30 - 8.00 pm (disco - students only) Ashburton Borough School Performance Centre

27 Nov 2025

Latest Notices

Thu 27

2026 Year 7 & 8 Immunisation information

27 Nov 2025

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Please see attached notice regarding 2026 years 7 & 8 immunisation information.

kind regards

Brigid

Letter-to-whnau-Y78-2026-SBIP.pdf

Wed 26

Lagmhor Swimming Pool

26 Nov 2025

Kia ora everyone

Our school pool is officially open for the season. I huge thank you to Kiri and Stu Ross for the work they have put in to get the pool ready for use. The water is looking amazing and the kids had the chance to get in for a swim at lunchtime today.

Please ensure your child has their togs and towel with them each day so that we can get as much use out of the pool as possible.

This is also a timely reminder to make sure that all of our kids clothes are clearly named as items can get lost or mixed up very easily in the changing rooms.

Kind Regards

The Lagmhor Team

Wed 26

Middle School - Big Day Out (2nd December)

26 Nov 2025

Kia ora koutou,

Middle School Fun Day – Lagmhor Site

On Tuesday 2nd, our Middle School students will be heading out to the Lagmhor site to celebrate the end of the year with a fun day. Students will have the opportunity to enjoy a swim in the pool and take part in a range of enjoyable activities and games around the grounds.

We will be travelling by bus and will return to school by the end of the day.

Students will need to bring:

- Food and a drink bottle
- Togs and a named towel
- Any other personal items needed for a day outdoors

We are looking forward to a great day of fun and celebration!

Ngā mihi nui,

Middle Team