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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.
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
Good afternoon everyone,
Head lice - This is going around the junior school. Please tie up any hair that is long enough. If your child does have head lice, they will need to be treated before returning to school.
Pasifika Fono- Thursday 25th; 3pm-5pm in the Staffroom. Details here: https://hail.to/ashburton-borough-schools/publication/WTTcAMf/article/ZA59xz3
Sausage Sizzle - This continues until Week 11. Spare forms are available at the office. Please order by the Tuesday of each week.
Junior Assembly - We are hosting a Junior Assembly tomorrow Tuesday 23 June at 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come and share in our learning.
Netball - If your child would like to try netball in Term 3, the link to register is here https://www.mcnetball.co.nz/viewform/517368
New students - Next term we will be welcoming some new students from Mapou. They will be visiting us during the next two weeks.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
eirinn.maclean@ashborough.school.nz
Have a great week,
Eirinn
Upcoming dates:
23rd June - Junior Assembly
3rd July - Last day of Term 2.
Good afternoon everyone
The end of term is fast approaching. Please see this weeks notices below.
Lagmhor Assembly - Due to our senior class going into town on Thursday, we have had to rechedule our Lagmhor assembly for Wednesday this week. It will be at the usual time of 1:30pm. It may be slightly shorter than usual as we will be seeing each other again at the Matariki breakfast in week 11.
Reading - Last week I introduced an incentive chart for each student to try and increase the amount of reading that is happening at home. Reading mileage (the amount a person reads) can have a positive impact on a readers fluency and confidence. Please encourage your child to read at home several times per week, even if it is while you are driving in the car or cooking dinner.
Lagmhor Sleepover - Permission slips are due at the end of this week. Students who are not staying, are still welcome to join us for dinner if they wish. If you require a new permission slip, please let us know.
Matariki Breakfast - Invitations will be sent home tomorrow. 6:30am start with karakia and performances by the students. Bring a plate. It will be the perfect way to finish another successful term.
Upcoming dates:
Wednesday 24th June - Lagmhor Assembly from 1:30pm
Thursday 2nd July - Lagmhor Sleepover
Friday 3rd July - Matariki Breakfast
Friday 3rd July - Final day of term 2
Kind regards
Jason
Year 1-2 registrations are now open for term 3.
Hi Everyone,
This Thursday, Harakeke will be spending the day at the Borough town site. We will be bussing in for a 9:30am start, and will take part in a range of fun STEM-like activities, with the other Year 4-6 classes, before attending the middle school assembly at 1:45pm. We will bus back to school in time for the normal afternoon bus run and end of day pick up.
Upcoming Events:
25th June - Middle School Assembly & Activity Day at Borough town site
30th June - Epro8 Team competing in inter school competition (Raine, Heidi, Angus, Jackson)
2nd July - School Sleepover
3rd July - Matariki Family Breakfast; last day of Term 2
Thanks,
Wendy
ph: 027 269 1583
wendy.atkinson@ashborough.school.nz
Good morning,
Head lice - This is going around the junior school. Please tie up any hair that is long enough. If your child does have head lice, they will need to be treated before returning to school.
Sickness - We have coughs and colds going around currently as well as a stomach bug. School policy is that children stay away from school until 48 hours after the last episode of vomiting or diarrhea.
Pasifika Fono- Thursday 25th; 3pm-5pm in the Staffroom. Details here: https://hail.to/ashburton-borough-schools/publication/WTTcAMf/article/ZA59xz3
Sausage Sizzle - This continues until Week 11. Spare forms are available at the office. Please order by the Tuesday of each week.
Lunches - Please do not send lollies, chocolate, juice etc to school with children. It is great to see lots of alternate delicious options in lunch boxes.
Junior Assembly - Rata will be hosting Junior Assembly tomorrow Tuesday 23 June at 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come and share in our learning.
Mystery Egg - Your child will come home this week with a Mystery Egg sheet and a plastic egg. This activity is based around choosing something to go in the egg and deciding upon some clues to give to classmates during their usual news day time in Week 11 (next week). Please see the sheet for further instructions. Your child may need help recording their clues on the sheet.
Rimu Reporters / News Days:
Week 10 - What’s your favourite thing to do in the winter?
Week 11 - Mystery Eggs/Clues
If you have any questions or concerns, please make contact via email rebekah.clement@ashborough.school.nz
Ngā mihi,
Rebekah
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