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Wednesday 12th February 2025

Moore Park Pump Track

Last year, some fantastic young people came to us at Project Bruce to see if we could help them get some more, awesome cycling facilities into Milton. One of their dreams was a Pump Track (a bit like a BMX track). We have been doing some research and have found the best location for this to be the flat section on the Abercrombie Street side of Moore Park - But we only want to proceed with this project with the blessing of the community!

We have already spoken to the residents surrounding the park and the feedback has been overwhelmingly supportive! What will it look like? Something like the picture below. We are talking with an experienced designer from Christchurch who specialises in building these tracks. It will be grass and asphalt, possibly with some easy-care planting to enhance the park and make maintenance easy. Council is happy for us to do our homework and come back to them when we have dotted the i’s and crossed the t’s.

Our vision is to add to the existing cycling features at the park, so children (and adults!) can progress from the ministreets, to the flatter track and then onto the bumps. Project Bruce is seeking external funding for this track, so the cost will not lie with the community. We are still in the early stages of this project and we want to make sure we do it right.

We are now reaching out to the community for some feedback on this idea. If you have any - please message or email us (either to chat or make a time that suits). Or you can pop into the Tokomairiro Hub if you are passing and we’ll likely be there! Thanks so much for your help, the project Bruce team!

House Captains 2025

We’re proud to announce the House Captains for 2025, who will be leading their respective houses with enthusiasm and pride:

AYSON: Shilah Milligan, Jackson Savage, Millanian Potae, Daiha Coulter-Lawlor

MALCOLM: Nevaeh Hayward, Sioeli Pulu, George Stark, Marcus Wills

ROSS: Pippa Greene, Sophie Greer, Rory Hancock, Caitlyn Scott

REID: Saffron Healey, Sarah Jane Norman, Kalya Kandegoda

Tokomairiro High School HORT SHOP OPEN

WEDNESDAYS1pm-4pm. Vegetable Plants Ready for Planting Now!

Valentine’s Day 2025

Love is in the air!. We are celebrating Valentine's Day and students can purchase a silk rose for $3 to send to themselves, their friends, family or Valentine. These will be on sale at lunch times on both Thursday and Friday and delivered at House Group on Friday. There are limited supplies so please be in fast to buy.

Mufti Day

There is also mufti-day on Friday for a gold coin donation. All donations from this fundraiser will be used for fun school social committee group to offer great prizes and activities throughout the year.

Dates to Remember

Tuesday 18th February Athletics Day

Wednesday 5th March Parent –Teacher Hui

March

Tena koutou katoa

SCHOOL MISSION:

Tokomairiro High School Newsletter...

Inspiring Excellence in Education, in Character and in Life.

I hope this message finds you all well as we settle into the rhythm of the new school year. Yesterday marked my return to kura after my trip to the UK and it was heartwarming to see our students fully engaged in their learning. Walking through classrooms, I was impressed by the positive energy and focus on mahi.

The school is looking great with the addition of our new signage, and I’m excited to see how we can continue to enhance our environment throughout the year.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Bill McClure and Kris Simpson for their exceptional leadership during my absence. Their dedication ensured a smooth start to 2025 thank you both!

Athletics Day – Tuesday, 18th February

Athletics Day is just around the corner and promises to be a highlight of the term!

Last year, Ayson took the crown can another house rise to the challenge and take the title in 2025?

When: Tuesday, 18th February

What to wear: House colours to show your pride!

Special treat: Mr. Whippy will be on-site again this year. We look forward to an amazing day of competition, camaraderie, and house spirit!

Property Update

Great news! The refurbishment of our science labs is nearly complete, and hopefully they’re set to reopen next week. The upgrades have transformed the spaces into bright, modern environments, ensuring better learning opportunities for our students.

While not all the work we would have liked to have done was in the budget, we’re thrilled with the improvements made so far and excited to see the labs in action again.

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Parent-Teacher Hui

Our first Parent-Teacher Hui of the year will take place on Wednesday, 5th March, Start time: 2:00 PM

This is a valuable opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers and discuss their progress so far.

 Years 9–13: Meet with House Group Teachers

 Years 7–8: Meet with Homeroom Teachers

 Meeting length: 15 minutes

Important Note:

Classes will finish at 1:20 PM on the day of the hui. Buses will run at their usual time, and supervision will be available for students who need to stay at school. Please notify us in advance if your child will require supervision.

A reminder to students in Years 9–13: BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is now expected at school. If this isn’t possible, please contact your House Group Teacher for support.

For those who may still have a school Chromebook: Please return them as soon as possible. All school Chromebooks have been locked and are no longer accessible.

Ngā mihi nui, Vicki Wish Principal

Genesis

The Genesis is a free publication, delivered weekly to homes and businesses in Milton, and is available on the school website, Facebook or via email. The Genesis office is open Tuesday 8:30am - 3:30pm and Wednesday 8:30-12. If the office is unattended, any articles, advertising or payments can be taken to the school office or left in the secure box in the office door.

Genesis Deadlines: Advertising and Articles - Monday 12 noon. These can be emailed to the Editor at genesis@tokohigh.school.nz. Genesis is delivered FREE to your letterbox on Wednesday afternoons. Any payments or donations can be made to Tokomairiro High School, account number 03 1736 0009803 000. Please use GENESIS and your name as reference. - Carolyn Shanks, Genesis Editor

Christmas Work Experience

Over the Christmas break, two of our 2025 Gateway students, Dakota Coleman and Sioeli Pulu, completed their work experience at Alexandra Holiday Park, assisting with the Kids Club a free service for families staying at the park.

The programme ran six days a week for two weeks, offering two-hour activity sessions twice daily. Dakota and Sioeli played an active role in planning and organising activities, working closely with children and families to foster positive relationships and develop new skills. They also faced and overcame unexpected challenges, such as managing a sudden turnout of 200 children on the second day and adapting to fluctuating attendance numbers each session.

Bible Reading for the Week

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another ” -John 13:34

Short Term Homestays for International Students Wanted

Are you interested in hosting international students while they are studying at Tokomairiro HIgh School?

Do you have room in your house for a young person from Japan?

Are you proud of our town and country?

Activities included river walks, rock painting, dance parties, karaoke, scavenger hunts, and daily colouring competitions. Both students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and have expressed interest in returning to help run the programme again.

KidsCan Help Available

The school has KidsCan uniform items (shoes and jackets) available for students who may need these. Please contact Guidance Counsellor (kim@tokohigh.school.nz).

There is also a supply of snack items available in the office (fresh fruit, muesli bars, fruit cups, crackers etc) for any students who need a top up during the day.

Bowls and Squash

We have had a promising start to our bowls and squash squads for 2025. This week saw 22 sign-ups for the Toko Jacks. Our first training on Monday was a hit! Special mention to George Stark who took on a coaching role and taught our new players about the game. Our squash squad will be starting training next week in preparation for a tournament against South Otago juniors at the end of March. There is still time to sign up for the squad. Email Mrs J at kylie@tokohigh.school.nz.

Genesis Office Hours

Tuesdays 8:30-3:30 Wednesdays 8:30-12 noon

For all your legal requirements, contact our friendly team at (03) 417-8004 or email milton@sumptermoore.co.nz

This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce a student to the NZ/Milton way of life and to learn about another culture.

We have four Japanese students aged approximately 14-15 from Yasuda Gakuen in Tokyo who will attend our school from 1-18 August.

If you are interested in hosting one of these students or in hosting in the future, and would just like to know more, please leave your name at the school office, phone 417 8620, or email Mary Hart directly on (mary@tokohigh.school.nz)

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Support your Child to be at School

Toughen up on Truancy. It is not ok to be late or to be off school without a justified reason. If it is truancy, tell the school. If your child refuses to go to school, find out why. Take their needs seriously and support them to be happy at school. Talk with the Dean, Counsellor, Assistant or Deputy Principal or other parents to make a plan to help your child.

Time

of school

2024 School Magazine

There are still copies of the magazine available.

Over 70 colourful pages full of some great photos, artwork and written work!

Look back on 2024 and all the events and activities that made last year great!

To order a copy, please pay online to Tokomairiro High School, account number 03 1736 0009803 000, using MAGAZINE as your reference. $20 per copy. You can also pay by eftpos or cash at the school office at the beginning of the term. Limited numbers available get in quick!

News from the Trenches...

BOOM!!! It's here, starting on Valentine's Day this Friday is not only a day for romance, but our Super Sports Comp kicks off. So get along and get your picks in to try knock off Marty, I mean beat him in the picks and get your name on the much coveted Bert Pringle shield. This promises to be our best sports comp yet based on those lined up to enter. Not only that but our Fishing Comp is on 22nd February with funds being raised for Otago Rescue Helicopter which does an amazing job. It's unfortunate they are called on so often. Get in behind for some fantastic prizes thanks to our sponsors.

As you can see the RSA is continually chocked full of events, it's hard to keep up with everything going on. Also our Joker draw is rolling along with Icky looking into his crystal ball predicting we could be at the maximum amount in approximately four weeks.

Finally I've had plenty of requests to verify a couple of stories about a member who is looking at starting a walking group. When asked if this was true, it was revealed this member has been keeping themselves fit in order to fend off the advances of the opposite sex. Legal team will not let me reveal names.

- Private Spike Pike

Contact the Genesis Office for more information about advertising. Just email genesis@tokohigh.school.nz

Euchre

29th January 2025

Winner: Raelene

Loser: Carol (Owaka)

Raffle: Lorraine (Owaka)

5th February 2025

Winner: Maureen (Owaka)

Loser: Di (Balclutha)

Raffle: Dawn (Owaka)

The Rebus Club of Milton

In December, the club convened at the Waihola Tavern for an enjoyable Christmas lunch. Thank you to the staff, and for arranging a separate space to listen to the guest speaker. That was much appreciated.

Craig Scott grew up and went to school in Milton. He left to go to Otago Polytechnic where he studied for a Bachelor of Design (Communications), graduating with distinction. He was offered a position at Tuhura Otago Museum and has remained there, working full time, currently as the Head of Exhibitions and Creative Services. He has the ability to envisage a finished exhibition and has produced some impressive work. Travel has broadened his artistic ability and allowed him to inject new ideas into his work as well as develop an international network of contacts.

As well as his work at the museum, Craig has become involved with Guild, a group which allows local craftspeople to get together and create an outlet in Lower Stuart Street. They take turns to man the store and sell their own creations with a small commission to cover costs. His own interest in Self Destruct Studio is where he can let his imagination go and create what he wants.

On top of that he is involved with The Design Kids, a group that encourages young people with talent, giving them the opportunity to develop their skills and learn what they can do in the future. It is great not only to see what Craig has achieved but what he is giving to others in opportunity and direction.

Craig was thanked by Lex Adam and given a gift.

The next meeting is on Tuesday 18th February at 10 am at the RSA hall. The speaker is Joyce Beck from Kaitangata. She was Principal of Kaitangata School for many years and has long been a strong supporter for the district.

Committee please meet at 9.30 am.

Genesis Terms of Trade

• All advertising is accepted at the discretion of the Editor.

• Proofs can be sent on request. The final ad is the responsibility of the advertiser.

• Invoices will be sent monthly.

• Payment is due on 20th of the following month.

• Community groups and clubs, cash sales/ casual advertisers – payment is required at the time of ordering advertising. Eftpos is available at the high school office during school hours, or payments can be made online to Tokomairiro High School, account number 03 1736 0009803 000 (please use Genesis and your name as reference). Cash payments can be made at the high school office or Genesis office.

• Any advertiser who does not pay by the end of the month, will have any advertising discontinued until full payment of their account.

• Genesis is not printed the week immediately following the Easter break.

For any questions regarding your advertising or account, please email me at genesis@tokohigh.school.nz

**Please note: The end of our financial year is 31st December. Full payment of your account by this date would be greatly appreciated.

Articles and Reports

The Genesis relies on articles and reports supplied by the community to fill our pages. Please email these to genesis@tokohigh.school.nz so we can share what is happening in our area.

Toko Golf

Waitangi Day Open Tournament 2025: 4BBB Stableford Kindly sponsored by MR Clark Builder

1st L Lister & K Partridge 51

2nd D Weyer & K Haslemore 50

3rd F Taylor & N Taylor 49

4th T Adcock & A Gouman 48

5th S Francis & G Stryoom 47 c/b

6th T Duncan & C Lane 47 c/b

7th J McCrostie & T Dennis 47 c/b

8th W Agnew & L Rogan 47 c/b

9th L Smith & S Strachan 46

Closest to the pin 5 & 14

Women: J Good

Men: G Sheath

Longest Putt 9 & 18

Women: S Cunningham

Men: F Taylor

Six players shared the Two’s Pool.

Acknowledgements

WOODHEAD, Colin Anderson

Acknowledgements

Marion, Alistair, Duncan, Kate and boys would like to thank everyone who attended Colin’s farewell. Thank you to our family and friends for the amazing support, messages, phone calls, flowers, cards and the food. It was very much appreciated during this difficult time.

Thank you to Tania for the beautiful service and the kindness shown to all of us. Thank you to Nigel & Graham for sharing your stories of Colin.

Thanks to Stan and team from Leishman Funerals for your compassion and professionalism. We were completely overwhelmed by the love shown to our family, there are too many people to thank individually, please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

A big thank you to our Sponsor, and to the 34 teams who took part. The weather came to the party and a great meal of BBQ and salads, followed by ambrosia, finished it off nicely.

Right: Marty Clark with winners Kay Partridge and Lynne Lister.

Genesis Classifieds ...

Vacant

Tokomairiro

Situation Vacant

Tokomairiro Waiora Inc.

Position Vacant: Kaihautū Practice Leader

Based: in Milton, South Otago. Permanent role: (40 hours per week),permanentposition.

About us:

Tokomairiro Waiora Incorporated (TWI) is a Kaupapa Māori health service provider, with the objective of improving wellbeing for individuals and whānau through co-ordinated access to health and socialservices. It is based in Milton, and serves the Tokomairiro and widerSouth Otago rohe.

About the role:

• The Kaihautū /Practice Leaderis responsible foroverseeing the day-to-dayoperations.

• The Kaihautū / Practice Leader will foster a supportive environment for staff, drive service quality, and collaborate with externalpartners to improve whānau outcomes.

• Facilitate external/internal collaborations with key stakeholders.

Skills and experience:

• A Social Work degree (BSW), or equivalent, additionally a business or managementqualification is desirable

• Advantageous is a background in Whānau Ora Navigation practice

• Strengths-based leadership, with the ability to collaborate with other organisations across the sector to achieve mutuallyagreed goals

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences

• Ability to plan effectively, work innovatively and an understanding of tikanga Best Practice

• An understanding of Tokomairiro / South Otago Māori communitydynamics

• An ability to work across generations of whānau and demonstrate an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application within a kaupapa Māorirural health provider

• Experience working with Iwi and kaupapa Māori organisations.

A job description is available by contacting: contact@tokowaiora.co.nz

To apply for the position, email your CV and accompanying coverletter to:contact@tokowaiora.co.nz

Applications close: 5pm, Friday 21st February 2025

Noting, if a preferred candidate has been identified before the closing date, the vacancy will close.