Moemoeā: Aroha, Mōhio, Manaaki, Pānga 
Our Vision: Love, Know, Serve, Impact

15 Oct 2026

Kia ora whānau,

Parents, whānau, friends and members of our wider school community are warmly invited to attend and support our students.

Performing for a live audience is an important part of developing confidence, musicianship and performance skills. Your presence and encouragement will make this evening a meaningful experience for our young performers.

We look forward to sharing an enjoyable evening of music, drama and visual art with you as we celebrate the many creative gifts and talents of our students.

Event Details

Date: TONIGHT - Thursday 15 October 2026
Time: 6:00–8:00 pm
Venue: New Life Church, Melcombe Street, Ashburton

Nga mihi,

Lynn Wigram
Head of Arts
Ashburton Christian School

14 Oct 2026

Kia ora whānau,

 

This is a reminder that this coming Friday, 16th October 2026, school closes at 12pm for a half Teacher Only Day.

 

Please note there will be no afternoon buses running.

Please make arrangements for your child/ren to be collected from school at 12pm, or for them to go home at this time.

 
Ngā mihi nui,

Admin / Tari

13 Oct 2026

Kia ora whānau,

Parents, whānau, friends and members of our wider school community are warmly invited to attend and support our students.

Performing for a live audience is an important part of developing confidence, musicianship and performance skills. Your presence and encouragement will make this evening a meaningful experience for our young performers.

We look forward to sharing an enjoyable evening of music, drama and visual art with you as we celebrate the many creative gifts and talents of our students.

Event Details

Date: Thursday 15 October 2026
Time: 6:00–8:00 pm
Venue: New Life Church, Melcombe Street, Ashburton

Nga mihi,

Lynn Wigram
Head of Arts
Ashburton Christian School

1 Oct 2026

Kia ora koutou, 

I would like to spend more time getting to know the families who make up Ashburton Christian School, not only through organised events at school, but in settings where families already feel comfortable. 

So, we are trying something a little different. 

If you can bring together two or three other ACS families and send us an invitation, we will come to you. You choose the place and the people. I will attend wherever possible, along with a member of our senior leadership team or Board. 

The conversation will be informal. There is no presentation and nothing you need to prepare. We want to listen, answer questions where we can, and hear about your experience of Ashburton Christian School. We will also ask for your thoughts about our community, culture, and curriculum as we begin shaping the school’s next strategic plan. 

For me, though, At Your Place is about more than gathering information. As a relatively new principal, it is an opportunity to get to know our families better and strengthen the partnership between home and school that is so important to us as a Christian community. 

Students and other significant whānau members are welcome to join in. 

The visits will take place between 12 October and 6 November, during the day and on weekday evenings. There is no expectation of food or special preparation. A place to sit, a cup of coffee if you wish, and an honest conversation are all that is needed. 

If this sounds like something you would like to host, gather a few families and send us your invitation. 

Send us your invitation 
At Your Place: Send Us Your Invitation - Fill out form

Nāku noa, nā
Simon

 
Simon Bisseker
Tumuaki
Ashburton Christian School
Aroha, Mōhio, Manaaki, Pānga

 

 

 

 

25 Sep 2026

Kia ora whānau,

We hope you’re having a blessed week.

Here are this week’s notices - thank you for staying connected with our school community.

We trust you have a safe and happy holiday, and we'll see you back on Monday, 12th October for Term 4! 

Ngā mihi nui,

Tari / Admin

Week-10.pdf