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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

Latest Notices

Mon 19

Uniform Sales Thursday 29th January in the Performance Centre

19 Jan 2026

Mon 19

2026 Stationery Lists

19 Jan 2026

2026-stationery-lists.pdf

Sun 18

BBall 7/8 Grade

18 Jan 2026

Information from Mid Canterbury Bball

***KEEPING HOOPS ROLLING THIS SUMMER
We’re opening our stadium for casual shoot-around sessions during the holidays.
Everyone is welcome!
Time:
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Dates:
• Monday 19th January
• Wednesday 21st January
• Tuesday 27th January
• Wednesday 28th January
Please wear appropriate footwear.
Balls are provided.

Thinking about playing intermediate grade this season? Or want to give basketball a go?
We’re running two great opportunities for Year 7/8 students to try basketball and build confidence before the season starts! Each session will have a different focus including skills, dribbling, shooting, game play, and learning the game rules.

See the attachments

Girls Got Game – for Year 7/8 Intermediate Girls

When: Tuesdays 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th February
Where: NBS Oxford Street Stadium
Cost: Gold coin donation per session

BNZ Kiwi Hoops – for Year 7/8 Intermediate Boys
When: Wednesdays 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th February
Where: NBS Oxford Street Stadium
Cost: Gold coin donation per session
Please register via this link: https://forms.gle/kUBkytXbh8BqfFDr6

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Intermediate Season Information
Season runs: March 2nd – June 15th (Mondays)
Team entries open: First week of February
Important team rules:
No more than 3 x 2025 U14 Regionals rep players per team
Girls teams will be formed the same way as last season, with BBMC creating even teams where possible
These sessions are a great way to get involved, try basketball, and get ready for the season!

Information to come mid Feb as we hope to have a few Borough intermediate teams this year.

Any questions, please let me know

Gemma McDonald

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