Tokomairiro High School Newsletter & Community Noticeboard
Wednesday 10th July 2024
Genesis Genesis
Mana Pounamu Recipients
Congratulations AJ Nixon and Millanian Potae! Ngā mihi nui to AJ Nixon (Tuakana) and Millanian Potae (Teina) for being Tokomairiro High School's Mana Pounamu recipients in 2024! Your achievements and leadership are truly inspiring. Koia kei a kōrua! This annual kaupapa celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of rakatahi Māori from 28 secondary schools across the region and is a Kāi Tahu initiative co-hosted by Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka - University of Otago. We are incredibly proud of AJ and Millanian for representing Tokomairiro High School with such mana and excellence. "Ko te pae tawhiti, whāia kia tata; ko te pae tata, whakamaua kia tīna" — Seek out distant horizons and cherish those you attain.
Student Attendance
Every day counts towards your child’s learning at school. Attending school gives your child the best opportunity to realise their full potential and do well in life. Tips for parents Talk to your children about why school is important, be positive about school and help them build good habits. Schools can help too. Schools are expected to create a welcoming environment and have clear rules about attendance. Many schools support local activities that promote going to school. We know that families sometimes have problems, and that can make it hard to focus on school. But there’s help available. Schools and parents should work in partnership to support children to attend school. If your child is reluctant to go to school, talk to your school.
238 Union Street MILTON T: 03 417 4483 E: genesis@tokohigh.school.nz
Otago’s Youngest Referee
Murphy Lister created history on Saturday, when he became Otago’s youngest referee to take charge of a Premier Men’s Rugby Game. At just 17 years old, the Year 13 pupil at Tokomairiro High School, made his Prem Debut in a Toko vs Clinton match. Murphy took up rugby refereeing in 2021 and has been working his way up through the ranks. This year he has taken control of a variety of games including Prem Colts, Champ Colts and 1st XV and has been travelling between Metro (Dunedin) and South Otago. Every Saturday is a big day for Murphy and sees him reffing or being assistant referee in anywhere from 1 to 3 games of the code. His big day was made even more unique as one of his assistant referees was his father, Craig, who has also taken up the whistle in the last year. Murphy would like to thank Colin Calteaux and Wayne Carruthers for their coaching, knowledge and support on his journey into reffing. Murphy also shared the big day with Toko legend Liam Kingma, who notched up 100 games for Toko. Liam puts in a huge amount of work behind the scenes for Toko, is an all round great guy, a fantastic role model for our young players and a huge supporter and friend to Murphy.
Murphy with Hamish Ottrey (AR), Craig Lister (AR), Colin Calteaux (Referee Coach) and Liam Kingma (inset)
No Genesis due to Technology Upgrade
Due to a technology upgrade, there will be no Genesis on Wednesday 31st July. The Genesis office will be closed and emails will not be checked between Monday 29th July and Friday 2nd August. For assistance, please go to the school office, or phone 03 417 8620.
Dates to Remember…2024 Monday 22nd July -Start of Term Three Tuesday 20th August -Senior Course Selection Evening Monday 26th August -Open Evening