12 June, 2024

Foodbank Donation Part of

As part of a health promotion unit, our year 9 and 10 Health class have been looking into what healthy food is, along with advertising and inflation. Our librarian Greig had the idea that we should organise a food bank drive in response to our in

Our students and whānau have been extremely generous, and for this we thank you! It has shown our students that if they identify a community need, they can pursue a project and be well supported in endeavours.

Student Attendance

Every day counts towards your child’ learning at school. Attending school gives your child the best opportunity to realise their full potential and do well in life.

Parents and caregiver expectations

Cemetery Visit Insightful

In Term 2, the Year 9 and 10 Social Studies students have been learning about how data from cemeteries can provide insights into local history and societal trends. They travelled to the historic Fairfax Cemetery last week, and working in pairs, wrote down information taken from headstones including dates of birth, dates of death, ages, and names, as well as other information. Back at school, this data will be analysed for student assessment.

Uniform Reminder

Now that we are starting to feel the effects of winter weather, it is time to remind students of the uniform requirements. Softshell jackets are still able to be worn, or the new longer, waterproof jacket which is available from NZ Uniforms. Thermal tops are able to be worn under the polo tee shirts or checked shirts. These are to be black or navy. Hoodies and other non–uniform items are not acceptable.

Parents are legally required to enrol their children and make sure they attend school every day.

Parents play a big role in helping their children do well in school. You can do this by making sure your child goes to school every day and letting the school know if they're sick. If your child is unable to attend school you must let the school know the reason why.

Family holidays or taking time off for recreational activities are not acceptable reasons for being absent. You are responsible for letting the school know if your children are moving schools and you need to make sure you enrol your children in their next school right away.

Students wearing skirts are allowed to wear navy stockings. There are some items of second hand uniform and new uniform pieces available at the school office, or you can join the Tokomairiro High Second Hand uniform page on Facebook by going to https://www.facebook.com/groups/1056602061990214. For any questions about uniform, please talk to your child’s dean.

Dates to Remember…2024

Wednesday 19th June

Indoor Bowls Championships

Friday 21st June

Pink Shirt Day

Tuesday 25th June

Blue Mountain Sports Exchange

Friday 28th June

Matariki (School Closed)

Friday 5th July

End of Semester One (Years 9-13)/ End of Term Two

Tena koutou katoa

Tokomairiro High School Newsletter...

SCHOOL MISSION: Inspiring Excellence in Education, in Character and in Life.

As we head into the last few weeks of our first semester, I am aware that many of our students will have pressing deadlines for assessments. For most assessments students will be able to continue to work on them or prepare for them at home. At school we also have the Ako club which is a space available at lunchtimes during the week where students can work on assessments or access additional help to complete

Values Recognitions Top Earners

Since the beginning of the second term at the end of April, teachers have awarded a remarkable 1339 Values Recognitions points in class. Year 11 leads the way on 279, Year 8s are not far behind on 227, and Year 7 are breathing down their necks on 225.

At assembly on Monday 10 June, the following students were recognised as our top Values Recognitions earners:

Pink Shirt Day

Pink Shirt Day was acknowledged by most schools and workplaces around the country on Friday 17th May. However, this was the day where a significant number of our students participated in the East Otago High School sports exchange so we decided to postpone our event. We are going to be acknowledging Pink Shirt Day on Friday 21st June. There will be a pink themed mufti day (gold coin donation) and fun events throughout the day for students to get involved in. All money raised will be donated to the Mental Health Foundation.

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New Website

Last week our new look website went live. This has been a large undertaking but the end result is a lot more user friendly and informative than our previous website. It will also be much easier for us to update frequently. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out I would encourage you to have a look: www.tokohigh.school.nz

Japan Trip 2025

Planning for the 2025 trip to Japan is full steam ahead and it is shaping up to be an action packed and extremely memorable school trip. The turn out to the parent information evening on Monday 10th June was phenomenal. If you could not make the evening and do have questions about anything to do with the Japan trip then please do not hesitate to contact Kris Simpson at kris@tokohigh.school.nz . Payment details will be sent out at the beginning of August.

Year 7 - Dahara Williams, Carson Sun, Cooper Omelvena-Yorke, Thulya Kandegoda - Gamage

Year 8 - Mataara Tuwhangai Cooke

Year 9 - Fletcher Savage

Year 10 - Joelle de Seymour

Year 11 - Reily Mathieson

Year 12 - Nirvana Collins

Year 13 - Hayley Clark, Raven Williams

Cross Country

Two weeks ago we announced the winners of our Cross Country but at that stage the house points had not been compiled, these were announced in assembly on Monday morning and are as follows:

Malcolm 47

Ross 60

Reid 71

Ayson 80

BYOD

We have made the decision that starting in 2025 that we will be moving towards a BYOD model for student devices in school. For 2025 Year 7 and 8 students will still have a chromebook that is for their use at school, but for all students in Years 9 to 13 we are strongly recommending that they bring their own device.

There will be a limited supply of chromebooks available for students in Years 9 to 13 to access during the day. Our recommended devices are listed on our website along with a link to Noel Leeming who will be our preferred supplier and will have a record of our requirements and also a copy of the BYOD Agreement.

Nga mihi

Vicki Wish, Principal

Year 7 Vision Screening Wednesday 19th June

The Vision Hearing Technicians from Population Health, Southern District Health will be visiting Tokomairiro High School to screen all Year 7 students for distance vision.

If you do not wish your child to be screened please fill out an opt-out slip, which are available at the school office before our visit.

Public Health Nurse - Abby Brookland

Available Tuesdays at Tokomairiro High School in the Guidance Counsellor’s Office. Phone 027 241 1506 to make an appointment.

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

TERM 2

RESULTS

HOCKEY

Toko Tane 1st XI vs LPHS Boys 1st XI | 3 1 LOSS

Toko Wahine 1st XI vs Columba Junior Navy | LOSS

Toko Quik Sticks vs South Otago Red | 4 5 LOSS

FIXTURES

HOCKEY Venues and times TBC

18/6 Toko Tane 1st XI vs JMC U15A | 5:15 McMillan Hockey Centre

17/6 Toko Wahine 1st XI vs LPHS Girls 2nd XI 5:05pm, McMillan Hockey Centre

14/6 Toko Quik Sticks vs Balmac Blue 5:40pm McMillan Hockey Centre

NETBALL POD’s Week Ending 9th June

Toko Kokaho Saffron Healey

Toko Senior A Natalie Dobson

Toko Takahe Lilly Browne

Toko Gold Emily Garden

Toko Silver Jessica Garden

Toko Steel Juliet Reeve

The Senior A Netball team competed in the Otago Secondary Schools tournament in Dunedin on Sunday and Monday. They were in a hard pool but had some great close games, one game losing 18 - 19 to OGHS. They finished the tournament with a convincing win against Trinity College. It was a great couple of days for all the girls.

Genesis Articles

We are very grateful for articles received about any news that is happening in the community. We try our best to publish articles on the week provided but due to space restraints we are not always able to. If your article is not printed in the week submitted, our goal is to publish it in the next Genesis issue.

Waihola Clarendon Women’s Institute

Our May meeting had a good attendance with one new member coming along and apologies from two members. Our speaker was Juanita Willems, her driver and her guide Dog Arnie. Juanita is blind but has been with the Foster Care Organisation for many years. She spoke on getting clothes and other items for children - up to the age of 19who have to go into Foster Care but usually only have the clothes they are dressed in. The members will bring PJ`s to our June meeting, plus we had a collection and were able to give Juanita a donation. This was going to be spent on shampoo before Juanita got back to her office.

The motto given was an Irish one - "there are good ships, and wood chips and ships that sail the seas, but the best ships are friendships, and may that always be"

Our roll call was a recipe that was your mothers favourite, and these included biscuits, puddings and cakes.

Remits for the WI AGM in Wellington were discussed and we look forward to hearing about the AGM at our June meeting. Members were reminded our June meeting will be held in the Hall and that four members of the committee will provide soup and buns at this meeting.

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

Bible Reading for the Week ‘Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends’. - John 15:13

School Property Upgrade

In December 2021, the Ministry of Education reviewed Tokomairiro High School's 10-Year Agreement (10YA) programme. This is where the Ministry identifies areas in the school requiring upgrades and allocates a budget for these improvements.

After many delays it became unlikely that all budgeted projects would be completed. In February and March this year, consultants, school representatives, designers and architects met to determine a priority list for the available budget and finalise details. It was decided to ensure the work areas are waterproof and warm for students and staff. The last work on the science labs was completed in 1996, and most of the doors and windows are original. If the budget permits, the following will be completed:

• New colour steel roof on the entire B Block

• New spouting on B & D blocks

• New double-glazed windows and doors for the three science labs

• New electrical wiring in the science area

• Upgraded heating in the science labs

• Upgraded gas fittings

• New LED lighting in the science area

• New carpet in the C Block classrooms and library

By April, draft drawings were received for approval before going out for tender, leading to more meetings, phone calls, and minor alterations before tenders were issued on 9th May.

Recently, contractors visited the areas, taking measurements, and gathering information for their tenders, which closed on 6th June. Tenders will be reviewed by the tender evaluators before being presented to the school Board for approval and awarding of the successful tender, with work starting towards the end of the year depending on school activities.

2024 will be a very busy year for Tokomairiro High School. Once all upgrades are finished, students and staff will have an even warmer and better-equipped environment for learning and teaching in 2025 and beyond.

genesis@tokohigh.school.nz.

Toko Golf LGU and Putting 4th June 2024

0-26.4

W Agnew 89-15-74

R Devlin 83– 8-75

S Bearman 90-13-77

H Vollweiler 104-26-78 26.5-40.4

L Mitchell 101-30-71

C Scott 112-35-77

R Reid 108-29-79

J Pierce 121-38-83 c/b

L Rogan and P Keddell

9 Holers: N Cubitt Nett 40 Longest Putt: J Good

May Murdoch Tee - Best Stb for the Month– L Lister 37

Eileen Kennard Trophy - Best Putting on LGU DayR Devlin 29

Anna Burnett Brooch - Best Nett on LGU dayL Mitchell 101-30-71

5 Eden Street, (PO Box 16) Milton

I don’t deserve any credit for turning the other cheek as my tongue is always in it” -Flannery O’Connor

Sumpter Moore —Barristers & Solicitors

News from the Trenches...

WOW what a week!!!! Huge night last Friday with a quiz night in support of Bruce Community Pool project with 24 teams crammed into the RSA for a fun filled night which was hugely successful in raising almost $2000 so big thanks to the Milton community for supporting this night. Massive thanks to Leanne and Boo for all the hard work to ensure this was a great success. As an added bonus we still have some Anzac Day cookies for sale, $20 for 25 biscuits, these won't be around long so get in quick. I've sampled them myself and thoroughly recommend them.

Our Sports Tipping Comp is starting to heat up with not many weeks left. Pressure is starting to tell on the leaders as they start to buckle. I think there are a pack of sharks closing rapidly.

Finally I have a story about ice cream. A couple went for a romantic drive to Kaitangata recently when they felt like an ice cream. With shop not having pay wave, female partner asked male partner for PIN no, I think it's this number. Ummm no it's not as she came out of shop. Leave it to me he said, determined to get ice cream, he came out 20 seconds later unable to recall pin code. Bitterly disappointed at not having an ice cream they drove off and 10 mins later, he suddenly realised he had cash in his wallet!!!!!

Don't be like him and come down to the RSA.

-Private Spike Pike

Bridge

Milton Pairs - 6th June 2024

Avis Broome/Julie Scott

Ann Phillips/Raewyn Devlin

Kathy Powell/Darrell Macaulay

Tony Morland/Melvin Cain

Lester Clark/Lisa Rutherford

Trish Peterson/Kay Roughan

Euchre

Milton Sub Association Indoor Bowls

Milton were hosts to Taieri last week when they played for the Ridley Trophy.

Round 1:( Milton names first) Graeme Hill, Graeme Thompson, Maree Hill, Suzanne Thompson 3, Tracy Van Tuel, Shirley Ruthven, P. Katapa, H. Wilson 7. Alastair Allison, Barbara Read, Gary Foster/ Alex Benington, Alwyn Read 18, Craig Cowan, Judy Sell, J, Aitcheson, J. Keene 4. Peter Grant, Ray Low, Marty Williams, Lynne Copland 5, Bob Crawford, L. Malcolm, K. Ruthven, Heather Rae 6. Murray Scott, Russell Copland, Dave Findlay, Maureen Little 8, Barry Cadogan, Hugh Bosman, B. Thiysen, D. Mathieson

7. Milton 4pts, Taieri 4 pts.

Round 2: G. Hill 4, B. Cadogan 8, A. Allison 13, B. Crawford 4. P. Grant 2, C. Cowan 11. M. Scott 9, T. Van Tuel 8. Milton 8 pts Taieri 8 pts.

Round 3: G. Hill 7, C. Cowan 6. A. Allison 11, T. Van Tuel 6. P. Grant 13, B. Cadogan 6. M. Scott 6, B. Crawford 6. Final points Milton 15, Taieri 9.

The South Otago 5’s were played in Balclutha on Thursday night, Milton Country Club had four wins, Glenledi had three wins and Moneymore had two wins and a draw. Glenledi is sitting in 2nd place behind Paretai and the Country Club is in 3rd place.

Toko Junior Rugby Club

8th June 2024

Rippa– Toko Blue

POD: Tom Hayes

Coaches Choice: August Johnston

Rippa– Toko Gold

POD: Tamati Rewita

Coaches Choice:

Samantha Williams

Rippa Toko White

29th May 2024

Winner: Raelene

Loser: Ellen

Raffle: Cath

5th June 2024

Winner: Maureen (Owaka)

Loser: Una

Raffle: Cath S

Toko Rugby Report

On Saturday the Toko Premiers travelled to Lawrence in beautiful sunny conditions that were conducive to running footy which both teams took advantage of.

Lawrence opened the scoring before Toko hit the afterburners, with some fantastic backline movement which resulted in four first half tries to Shelford Meads, Morgan Glaister, Tim Smaill and George Lowery. This gave Toko a handy 24-12 halftime lead. Lawrence got a stir up at halftime and they responded with three quick fire tries to take a 3124 lead. The second half was full of thrust and counter thrust with both teams playing outstanding open rugby. Lawrence held a 43-31 seemingly strong lead before Toko bounced back though Dejay Kane and Jared Hayes being the hero of the day with a 80m interception in the last minute of the match to give Toko a massive 45-43 victory. For Toko, Jared Hayes was the star of the show closely followed by Lockie Finch, Dejay Kane and Captain Inspiration Tim Smaill. Toko Premiers may have been down a few troops but their never say die attitude got them over the finish line.

To cap off a great day for Toko Rugby the Senior Bs got their first victory of the season with a awesome 22-17 victory over Dunedin. Bradley Frost sprinted away with the winning try.

Next week Toko Premiers take on West Taieri at home so come along and support these boys.

-The Judge

POD: Thomas James Kire

Coaches Choice: Josiah Carr

Year 3 & 4 Toko Blue

POD: Kaleb McDonald

Coaches Choice: Emmett Johnston

Year 5 & 6 Toko Blue

POD: Hunter Wardell

Coaches Choice: Cooper Robson

Year 5 & 6 Toko Gold

POD: Lincoln Marshall

Coaches Choice: Toby Milne

TOD: Brydon Begg

Year 7 & 8 Toko Blue

POD: Dominic Dobson

Coaches Choice: Tyrell Fraser Defender of the Day: Rory Lister

Rebus Club of Milton

What an inspiration our May speaker was. Julie Woods, aka that blind woman, kept us all entertained and amazed at what she has achieved since she was declared officially blind. She was accompanied by her driver, Margaret Jackson, whose mother was also blind. To start with, Julie taught us how to greet a blind person. Say hello (name), then your name and where you come from.

Julie found herself blind at the age of 31, married and with two children. Instead of worrying about what she couldn’t do, she asked for help and learned what she could do. Blind Low Vision NZ taught her many skills and through them she met other blind people and was astounded at their abilities. Her new mantra became WHY NOT! She put 20 questions to the listening members who were encouraged to answer WHY NOT. Attitude is everything and she certainly shows it. Braille was important and she is now challenging herself to write one million names in Braille. She has travelled to Paris to celebrate Louis Braille’s 200th birthday, seen the seven new Wonders of the World, with now husband Ron Esplin, refereed 3 games of nude touch rugby, and is a speaker and ambassador for Blind Low Vision. What a CV!

Julie was thanked by Jeanne Barclay and given a donation for Blind Low Vision NZ.

The next meeting is on Tuesday June 18th at 10 am in the RSA hall. Committee please meet at 9.30 am. The speaker is Stacey Adam. Stacey grew up in Milton, joined the Airforce and has attended the Invictus Games. Please come along to this open meeting if you are keen to hear Stacey speak.

Tokomairiro Training Vacancy

A casual position has become available within our team. We are seeking a mature and reliable Relief Tutor

The ideal candidate will need:

• Exceptional communication skills.

• A wide range of life experience

• High level of Literacy & Numeracy

• Full driver’s licence essential (manual)

• Availability at short notice

Please apply in writing to: Lynda Allan, Programme Manager Tokomairiro Training Milton

Email: lynda@tokotraining.co.nz

Applications close on Friday 14th June.

TOKOMAIRIRO A & P SOCIETY WINTER CROPS COMPETITION 2024

Standing Winter Crop - weighing on Tuesday 18th June

$10 entry fee per standing crop/ paddock

With every entry you have the chance to win $500 Direct Drilling by HJ Allison Contracting Classes:

Swedes, Kale, Fodder Beet, Multi Species

Friday 21st June, Milton Showgrounds 2pm Hay and Swede Judging All entries to be grown by the exhibitor Classes

3 Heavy Swedes 1 Large Bale of Hay

3 Heavy Fodder Beet 1 Bale Baleage 5 Small Bales of Hay Hay auction at conclusion of prize giving (approximately 2:30 - 3 pm)

Excellent sponsored prizes of vouchers, goods or cash. Must be present at prizegiving to claim any prizes.

Proceeds go towards the Tokomairiro High School Agricultural Tertiary Education Scholarship Recipient for 2023. Ryan Clark

Entries and enquires to Richard McElrea 027 630 09321

Our Bistro is up and running again this week. See you on Friday night!

Come along for some great food, raffles, draws and a catch up!

10:45am Worship Service in the Milton Church Hall ALLWELCOME Church Notices Church Notices

Tokomairiro Co-Operating Parish Sunday16thJune

9:00am Worship Service in the Waihola Church

Sunday Service - 10am

110 Union Street All Welcome! For information, follow us on Facebook or call 021 249 6312

Youth United meets fortnightly on Saturdays during school terms for ages 10-18. Check out our Facebook page for events & times.

We are opening our gates to the public for the first time on 15th and 16th June!

Call in for a look at our art, all ready for sale!

We have antique and unique items for sale Open 10am-4pm 26 Tower Road, Milton

Saturday 22nd June Only $30 a ticket Buy from the Country Club or contact Sharlene on 0274595968

Public Notices

Split Blue Gum

Public Notices

Well Seasoned 4 years. Split, Ready for Sale

$125 per metre. Contact Sara 027 252 0345

Milton Bruce RSA is running a bus trip to Geraldine, visiting the Military Museum then on to Roger Mahon’s Heritage Centre where lunch will also be served.

Genesis Classifieds ...

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JUNE SPECIAL

10% off Parts & Labour on Motor & Vehicle Servicing Call Hayden on 03 417 8135 ext 4 (Excludes WOF)

- mending, alterations, making and creatingGive Ann a call on 027 417 3045

The trip will cost $60pp, RSA members $10pp.

If you wish to book your place, please contact Tanya on 027 877 4233

Tokomairiro Waiora Inc.

4 Shakespeare St Milton Free Nurse Clinics 2024

The Nurse Clinics provide a range of services including:

• Rangatahi checks

• CERVICAL SCREENING SELF TEST available

• Sexual health checks and contraception advice including emergency contraception

• Pregnancy testing

• Weight monitoring

• Blood sugar and blood pressure checks

• Heart, diabetes and breathing checks to identify risk of illness

• Chronic disease maintenance

• Access to Podiatrists

• Access to Dietitians

• Helping develop health plans to meet health goals

• Advice on who and what is available to meet people’s health needs.

Next clinic Tuesday 18th June, 10am-2pm

Open to all community members. For appointment contact: Ph 03 417 7430 or 027 232 3769 or office@tokowaiora.co.nz

Our Milton Podiatry clinic is held at the Tokomairiro Community Hub, 61 Union Street, Milton. Please call us on 03 478 1030 to arrange an appointment. Our upcoming clinics are: Tuesday 2nd July and Tuesday 30th July ClinicsalsoavailableinMosgiel,BalcluthaandLawrence FOR ALL YOUR SEWING NEEDS

Trades & Services

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RSM Massage (Dunedin)

Relaxation, Sports, Maternity, Couples, Myofascial, Therapeutics, Hot Stones.

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Dr. Fix-IT

TV’s, PC’s, WiFi & HiFi Service & Repairs, Security Cameras & Gate Alarms

Affordable Rates, Cash Discounts Call 022 516 7729

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• Driveways

• Paving

• CobbleStoning

• Tennis Courts

• FloorSlabs

Domestic . Commercial . Industrial Registered Electricians

• New homes and alterations

• Whiteware

• Freeview and Tv

• Heat Pumps & Air Conditioning

• Farm and Dairy Sheds

• Wiring reports

• Phone and Data

• LED Lighting

• Caravan and Campervan Electrical Warrants

• Car Air Conditioning

• Electrical Inspections

• Solar systems

• Security camera and systems Dan Marshall 027 8255 885

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• Automotive servicing and repairs,

• NZTA Warrant Of Fitness inspections and Auto Electrical parts.

• Mobility Scooters & Automotive Battery Sales

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