Kia ora whānau,

I do hope you have all had a nice long weekend.

Marae updates:

Special request: Could we (Manuka) borrow a few broomstick handles for some marae activities. These will be returned on Friday.

Our Year 5 students will need a small plate / container (named) for our shared kai for morning tea. They will also need a packed lunchbox for their lunch on the Thursday only. Kai for Kids will have their food picked up and delivered on that day. 

Please check times for the marae and let us know if you're coming to the BBQ on the Thursday. 

Congratulations and well done to all our Mānuka students who took part in Athletics Day! 

Mihi Whakatau:

Tuesday 27th October, 9:30am, to welcome our new ākonga and whānau.

Sunhats:

Please make sure your child has a sun hat with them at school each day. Students without a hat spend their break times in a designated shaded area. 

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.

Ngā mihi,
Jason

Upcoming dates:
Thursday & Friday: Year 5 Marae Camp 
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 

Kia ora, 

Our tamariki (Year 4s) are very excited to be attending the Haratere Marae on the 29th October. Please ensure they are dropped off at the marae between 8.30 - 9am. 

Location: 

Haratere Marae 

439 Rakaia Highway 

Fairton 

Pōwhiri Clothing
For the pōwhiri, we ask that students wear appropriate, respectful clothing. 

Kōtiro / Girls

Shoulders should be covered.
Please wear a long dress or skirt where possible.
Long pants are also suitable if a dress or skirt is not available.

Tama / Boys

Please wear long pants.
A collared or appropriate shirt is preferred.

In the evening (5:30pm), families are invited to join us for a BBQ. There is a small cost of $5 per person. 

School Bank Account for BBQ: (if attending) 

12 3271  0043284 00   Ashburton Borough School Admin Account  (please put your child's name and BBQ in the reference fields)

Students not attending the BBQ will need to be picked up by 3pm. 

Ngā mihi nui,

Jason 

Any questions please email.   jason.hagan@ashborough.school.nz

Kia ora,

Yr 5 visit to the Hakatere Marae on 29th & 30th.  

Please ensure they are dropped off at the marae between 8.30 - 9am on the 29th for the pōwhiri beginning at 9.20am. 

Location: 

Haratere Marae 

439 Rakaia Highway 

Fairton 

Pōwhiri Clothing
For the pōwhiri, we ask that students wear appropriate, respectful clothing.

Kōtiro / Girls

Shoulders should be covered.
Please wear a long dress or skirt where possible.
Long pants are also suitable if a dress or skirt is not available.

Tama / Boys

Please wear long pants.
A collared or appropriate shirt is preferred.
After the pōwhiri, students will have an opportunity to change into more comfortable clothing for the day’s activities.

Payments can either be made online to the school bank account or by EFTPOS at the school office.  ($40 per student and $5 for an extra person).

12 3271  0043284 00   Ashburton Borough School Admin Account  (please put your child's name and marae in the reference fields)

Year 5 students staying overnight can be picked up on the 30th of October between 2 - 3pm. 

If you have any questions please contact 

jason.hagan@ashborough.school.nz

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.

Jason

Kia ora whānau,

Week 3 already! I hope you have all had a nice long weekend, it has been a hot one!

A HUGE congratulations and well done to all our Kōwhai students who took part in Athletics Day! You all did such a fantastic job, and we are incredibly proud of you! We talked a lot about having a go, giving things a try, and stepping outside our comfort zones, even when things felt tricky or a little uncomfortable. It was awesome to see so many of you giving it your best go, and I think a few of you even surprised yourselves with what you could achieve!

Mihi Whakatau: Tuesday 27th October, 9:30am, to welcome our new ākonga and whānau.
In Kōwhai this term we warmly welcome Babypareora, Lacie and Quinn.

Sunhats: Please make sure your child has a sun hat with them at school each day. 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.

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.

News: We have a specific topic or focus each week. 

Week 3 - My favourite family tradition
Week 4 - My favourite book
Week 5 - A question I would love answered
Week 6 - My favourite place to visit
Week 7 - Something I have made
Week 8 - An amazing fact that I know
Week 9 - Something you are proud of from this year 

Have a great week all. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please make contact via email amy.wederell@ashborough.school.nz

Ngā mihi,
Amy

Upcoming dates:
Tuesday 27 October - Mihi Whakatau
Wednesday 21 October - Athletics Day
Monday 2 - Friday 6 November - Book Week - Dress up day Friday 6th
Monday 9 November - Junior Assembly in Rimu
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

Kia ora e ngā whānau, 

We would like to invite you to our mihi whakatau on Tuesday 27th October, 9:30am, to welcome our new ākonga and whānau.

We do ask that you RSVP to your child’s teacher to ensure we can cater for you all. 

When: Tuesday 27th October

Time: 9:30 am

What: Mihi whakatau (details below)

Why: A Māori welcome to our school

What is a Mihi Whakatau?

Pōwhiri and mihi whakatau are Māori ceremonies of welcome where tangata whenua make speeches of welcome to manuhiri. Pōwhiri generally take place on a marae, while mihi whakatau are less formal and can take place in other settings. 

Mihi whakatau are performed differently around Aotearoa New Zealand. 

As a kura, we regularly welcome new kaimahi, ākonga and their whānau to our school. We believe in the importance of developing strong relationships with each other. This allows new families to feel connected and included. A mihi whakatau is an important part of this process, as it acknowledges our important partnership.  

The Process

• Manuhiri gather at the office at 9:30am. Your tamariki will meet with you at this point if they have gone to class. 
  A staff member will greet you.
• You slowly walk into the PC. Our children will be calling you in with a Waiata.
• You are seated in the PC with men in the front row, and women and tamariki behind. Stay standing for the Waiata to finish.
• Our speakers will greet you. Their speeches will each be followed by a waiata.
• Someone from manuhiri will speak. We will indicate when it is time to speak. Manuhiri will sing (we will support, if we have no speaker then, it is ok).
• Our speakers meet you for a greeting of a hongi and harirū.
• Our tamariki will sing a waiata as you go through.
• Mrs P will then speak followed by a waiata tautoko.
• Manuhiri are welcomed into the staff room for tea/coffee and biscuit. Your tamariki are welcome to join us for a drink and snack, or can join their classmates.
• If you would like to volunteer to speak on behalf of the manuhiri, please let Hinehau know. This speech can be short, and include te reo Māori and English.

We sincerely hope you can join us, if not, welcome to our school, we are so glad to have you with us.

Ngā Mihi, 

Staff at ABS!