8 May 2026

This Week’s Focus:  

We continued working on learning the harmonies for the songs practiced this week and blocking the scenes rehearsed. 

Next week: 

See the highlighted rehearsal schedule here:  Rehearsal

Things to note: 

·         IMPORTANT CHANGE – Thursday’s Rehearsals 

We have decided to shorten our Thursday rehearsals from 3:30 – 5:00pm. 

This decision has been made due to how tired the students have been this week, as well as the amount of sickness currently going around. We want to ensure students can still rehearse effectively while also looking after their wellbeing. 

Thank you for your understanding and support. We will still have 3 shorter sessions, 25 minutes each. Please refer to the schedule.  

Please also note that Mrs Wigram will only be running one singing session, as she will be away on a course for the remainder of the afternoon. 

·         Remember, Room 22 is available for students who would like to warm up any food or top up their water bottles after school on Thursday while they wait for rehearsals to start. 

How You Can Support at Home: 

Please continue supporting your child with learning their lines at home.   

Thank you for your ongoing support. 

Ngā mihi, 

Delia Fox & Lynn Wigram
Production Team 

8 May 2026

Kia ora Whānau,

We’re pleased to introduce Our People, Our Stories - a refreshed digital newsletter that will be shared 2–3 times each term via email and available on our school website.

You can read the first edition via the link below.

Our People, Our Stories - Term 2, Issue 1, 2026

We hope you enjoy this first issue.

Ngā mihi nui

ACS

5 May 2026

Kia ora Whanau,

If you're interested, there is a Careers Expo in Christchurch from 5.00 to 7.00pm this Thursday, 7th May. There is also an online option.  Please see the information on this link: Careers Expo

As this is an out of school event, parents will need to arrange transport.

Please contact me if you require further information.

Nga mihi,

Fiona Ward
Gateway/Careers Advisor
f.ward@acs.school.nz

1 May 2026

Week 2:

This Week’s Focus:  

Developing voice, movement and space through blocking out various scenes, learning breathing techniques, and the different parts of songs practiced. 

Next week: 

See the highlighted rehearsal schedule here:  Rehearsal Schedule  

Things to note: 

·         Monday Rehearsals are mostly for lead, supporting roles and dancers, with ensemble joining them nearer the end of the term. 

·         Thursday Rehearsals are for the whole cast – please refer to the schedule. If your child’s scene is not being rehearsed, they are not required to attend.   

·         Remember, Room 22 is available for students who would like to warm up any food or top up their water bottles after school on Thursday while they wait for rehearsals to start. 

How You Can Support at Home: 

Please remind your child to join the Google Classroom using the code hjho7bxd if they have not already done so. All backing tracks for the songs have now been uploaded, so students can practise their songs and learn their lines at home. 

By next Thursday, students are expected to be off-script for the songs and scenes they have been practising.  

Thank you for your ongoing support. 

Ngā mihi, 

Delia Fox & Lynn Wigram
Production Team 

 

30 Mar 2026

Toilet Paper Fundraiser

Ashburton Christian School have opted into a fundraising opportunity that anyone can participate in. Purchase toilet paper online by following the link and the school will receive 10%.
All money raised will go towards opportunities and school activities. This year it will go towards ACS Netball.

Link