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Wednesday 12th March 2025

Museum Visit for Art Class

Last week the Level 1 Art class visited Tūhura Otago Museum as part of their study on waka huia. Students took part in a tour, an information session and a drawing task. We were fortunate to see taoka from our region and learn more about the context in which these were carved, gifted and traded. We were able to learn more about how museum staff date taoka, how they use clues to work out where the taoka are from, and how they were used.

It was an awesome day and an incredible experience to see the taoka we've studied up close.

A big ngā mihi to Gerard, Ash and the staff at Tūhura who supported our students and shared their invaluable knowledge!

Squash a Popular Option

Our squash squad has been training on Wednesday and Thursday lunchtimes for a couple of weeks so far. Last Friday, we had our first introductory tournament. The students had an hour of drills and then played some friendly matches.

Special thanks to Balclutha Squash for the venue and to Sam and Julie for volunteering their time and expertise. We are looking forward to our first 'real' tournament on the 21st of March.

Netball News

We are delighted to announce that Saffron Healey (year 11) has been selected for the U15 Te Waipounamu Māori Netball team for 2025! This is an incredible achievement, as competition for places was fierce.

We are so proud of Saffron and wish her the best for her upcoming games ka rawe!

Dates to Remember

Monday 24th March

Otago Anniversary Day –School Closed

Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th March Year 7 & 8 Leadership Camp (Waihola)

Tuesday 1st April PTA AGM

Friday 4th April Swimming Sports

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Tokomairiro High School Newsletter...

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

Life.

Keeping Warm in Autumn

As we head into the second half of the term, there is still plenty to celebrate! Our students continue to take on new challenges and excel in various areas. Last week, our touch team made their debut at their first tournament, our Level 1 Art students explored creativity at Tūhura Otago Museum and our senior students had an informative visit from Otago Polytechnic.

Celebrating NCEA Success

The 2024 NCEA results are now confirmed and we are incredibly proud of our students' achievements! This week in assembly, we recognised those who attained endorsements at NCEA Levels 1 and 2 in 2024.

With new requirements introduced for NCEA Level 1 last year, students had to pass the literacy and numeracy co-requisites in addition to earning 60 credits. Our students rose to the challenge, with an impressive 87% of eligible students attaining NCEA Level 1 and over two-thirds of them securing an endorsement!

Our NCEA Level 2 and 3 results were equally outstanding, with 96% of Level 2 students and 93% of Level 3 students passing. We were also thrilled to see an increase in endorsements at both levels fantastic work by our ākonga and staff!

Parent-Teacher Meetings

Thank you to all the caregivers who attended our first ParentTeacher meetings of the year. It was wonderful to connect and discuss student goals and progress so far. If you were unable to make it, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s homeroom or housegroup teacher to arrange an alternative meeting time.

Public Health Nurse -Abby Brookland

Available Tuesdays and Fridays at Tokomairiro High School Phone 027 241 1506 to make an appointment.

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Senior Touch Kicks Off

Our senior A touch team played in the Otago Champs touch tournament on Saturday. It was a great day and they did really well for their first tournament as a team!

Tokomairiro High School HORT SHOP OPEN

WEDNESDAYS1pm-4pm. Variety of Plants & Shrubs Ready for Planting Now!

With the cooler mornings rolling in, it’s a great time to check that students have warm uniform options. We’d like to remind whānau that students can wear the soft shell jacket or the Code sideline jacket (available from NZ Uniforms) or a plain black or navy jacket. Thanks to KidsCan, we can also provide warm jackets for those who need them just let us know. Please remember that hoodies are not part of our uniform and won’t be permitted at school. If there’s a short-term uniform issue, caregivers should contact us we’re happy to help.

Excitement Builds for Tokyo 2025

With just over three months to go, anticipation is growing for our students heading to Tokyo! A reminder that all outstanding payments must be made this week please ensure these are settled to avoid any last-minute stress.

Join Our Wonderful PTA!

The Tokomairiro High School PTA is a vital part of our kura, providing invaluable financial assistance to our students. Whether it’s subsidies for camps and trips or funding for essential equipment, their support makes a huge difference. Every student benefits!

We are always keen to welcome new members. The PTA AGM will be held on Tuesday, 1st April a great opportunity to get involved. If you’d like to be part of this amazing group, please come along!

Ngā mihi nui, Vicki Wish

Genesis

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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

Exciting Finals Day Set for South Otago Cricket

Finals day in Milton promises to be a major event, featuring the Clutha Vets, South Otago 40-over Cricket final, followed by the annual South Otago Cricket Prizegiving later in the evening at the Toko Rugby Football Club from 7:00pm. South Otago cricketing legend and guest speaker Rick Cameron will reflect on the region’s cricketing success in its prime.

The finalists for the South Otago 40-over competition were decided after semi-finals played in challenging conditions over the weekend. For the third consecutive year, the Waihola Swans and Owaka Bandits will face off in the final. At the Milton Cricket Ground, Waihola secured their spot with a seven-wicket win over the Kaitangata Kings. Batting first, Kaitangata struggled to 140 all out in the final over, with a top -order collapse leaving them at 29/4 early on. Mark Shepherd (59) and Kane Benington (20) provided some resistance, but tight bowling from Ashley Manson and Craig Gordon (both taking three wickets) kept them in check. Waihola also faced early setbacks in their chase but were steadied by Dylan Bungard (59*) and Shannon Young (21*), whose unbeaten 72-run partnership guided them home.

Owaka overcame the Milton King Crabs in Owaka, also by seven wickets. Milton managed 136, thanks to key contributions from Corey Bradley (31) and Dylan Greer (24), but Jamie Shaw (3/22) and Jeremy Gray (3/26) led the way with the ball for Owaka. The Bandits’ chase was built on a strong 81-run opening stand between Gordon Edwards (39) and Gray (34), before Jethro Melville (26) and Quentin Gare finished the job in the 33rd over. With both finals and a prizegiving set to cap off the season, South Otago cricket fans are in for a big weekend of action and celebration capping off a great sporting weekend in Milton, leading into Sunday’s Toko Rugby Pre-Season and Junior Fun Day Celebration!

Articles and Reports

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Milton Sub Association Indoor Bowls

With no Summer Indoor Bowls this year it was great to see the pre season Indoor Bowls start. Every Wednesday during March, absolutely everyone is welcome at the Milton Country Club.

There was a reasonable turnout on the first night with three games being played.

Round 1. Russell Copland, Elizabeth Read, (6), Alwyn Read, Eunice Benington (6), Barbara Read, Raymond Perry, Donna Richards (10), Gary Foster, Alex Benington, David Cook (6).

Round 2: R. Copland (5), B. Read (5); A. Read (5), B. Read (5): Round 3: R. Copland (7), G. Foster (7): B. Read (5), A. Read (3).

The winners for the first night were Barbara, Raymond and Donna with two wins and a draw. Look forward to seeing you all next Wednesday!

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

Bible Reading for the Week

“He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. ” - Psalms 25:9

The Rebus Club of Milton

Sometimes it takes just one person to start the ball rolling. In this case it is Joyce Beck, the February speaker from Kaitangata. She grew up and has spent most of her life there, being active in the Presbyterian church, Brownies and Guides and as Principal of Kaitangata school for many years. An important project she is involved with is the purchase of land and building of affordable houses to encourage new residents. This has resulted in families coming to live there. Rugby, golf, daycare and the school roll have benefited. In addition, a New Community Centre has been added on to the Worship Centre, the local pool is being upgraded, and new businesses have started up. Outdoor pursuits like the BMX track, mountain bike trails and the boat ramp improvements for fishermen are all adding to the attractions in the town. Volunteers are always willing to help when asked making the required jobs so much easier and quicker. Joyce praised the efforts of those who are always quick to offer. Efforts have been made to add information on boards to let people know about the history of the area. There is an active Promotions Group already planning for this year.

Joyce left members in admiration for all the work she and others have been involved in. It shows how a community working together can achieve so much. She was thanked by Lex Adam and given a gift.

The next meeting and AGM are on Tuesday March 18 at 10 am in the RSA Hall. Committee please meet at 9.30am. Following the meeting, members will be taken to visit Julie Moroney’s garden in Kaitangata followed by fish and chips for lunch.

News from the Trenches...

Greetings as we are only a few days away from one of our 2025 highlights with the winners of our World Famous Spud Dig being announced this coming Saturday. The festivities will commence at 2pm with all spuds being collected earlier. Some growers are claimed they need a forklift to carry them, so will see how it goes. There will also be fun games, music and much more so this will be a massive success.

At the end of the month we will be getting a visit from the Patriots Motor Cycle Club who do awesome charity work. They will be calling into Milton RSA as final stop on their ride.

Also upcoming not this Friday but hopefully next Friday we will be holding a special presentation associated with our hugely successful Darts Competition. So if you were involved, you need to be there on that night. We have some surprises lined up.

Also congratulations to Ronnie Howie who successfully drew out the correct card for the joker. Also due to large numbers on our raffles Thursday night, the membership draw has been won 3 weeks in a row so just shows constantly more winners on a regular basis.

Finally we had a member who was in the Outram area, and carefully placed his cellphone on the roof of the car while completing their tasks. Yes you guessed what happened next. It wasn't there when they arrived back to Milton funnily enough!!!

- Private Spike Pike

5 Eden Street, (PO Box 16) Milton

Quote of the Week:

‘Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped’ -Elbert Hubbard (1856 - 1915)

Sumpter Moore —Barristers & Solicitors

Toko Rugby Report

Toko took on Green Island in second pre season game of 2025 for the highly regarded Kingston Beer Williams Trophy which both sides wanted to come out victorious.

Toko opened the scoring with a try to young block busting centre Teimana Rewita before Big Dawg Josh Beer Williams scoring for Green Island as he was destined to do. Green Island then took control and ran out comfortable winners 40-7 at full time. Toko hung on there resolutely and got through a mountain of tackling practice which will set them up for the season.

On Wednesday night at 6pm there will be people available at club rooms to help those people register for the 125th anniversary so this is your last chance.

Next Sunday from 11am there will be a junior coaching session with Otago Players Sam Fischlii and Keely Hill. There will be a BBQ and lolly scramble before Toko Seniors play at 1pm, and Toko Premiers at 3pm to take on Taieri for Ken Bloxham trophy. This will be an awesome event for the whole family.

-The Judge

Toko Golf

LGU + Putting, Aotearoa Cup, Coronation Medal and Veteran’s Cup - 1 March & 4 March 2025

0 - 26.4 1st L Day 83-17-66 2nd J Greene 90-20-70 3rd R Devlin 82-8 –74

26.5 - 40.4 1st K Partridge 100-35-65

2nd P Keddell 106-38-68

3rd L Mitchell 103-31-72

Longest putt Saturday: Lisa Day Tuesday : Chris Lyburn

18 holes putting Lyn Mitchell 28 on c/b

9 holes putting Noeline Cubitt 15

9 Holers Kay Drinnan 57-21-36 on c/b

Aotearoa Cup 65 nett Kay Partidge Coronation Medal 66 nett Lisa Day

Veteran’s Cup 68 nett P Keddell

Gross Cup 82 gross R Devlin

Toko Women’s Open 2025 - 6th March 2025

Bridge

Pairs - 6th March 2025

Thank you to our chief sponsor, Berriedale Farm, and to Marion Woodhead.

Best Nett over the field, Marion Woodhead Cup: Anne Roberson (Tapanui) 91-28-63

Division 1: 0 – 27

Best Nett: D Chettleburgh (Island Park) 88-22-66

K Mercer 88-19-69

J Good 87-18-69

Stableford: J Good 39 W Agnew 38 c/b

L Smith 38 c/b

Nearest pin 5/14: R Devlin

Division 2: 27.01 – 40.4

Best Nett: L Lister (Toko) 100-32-68 c/b

L Roulston 96-28-68

Stableford: C Scott 40 K Partridge 39 H Vollweiler 37

Nearest pin 5/14: L Lister

Longest Putt over the field: S Newton

T Calder had the only two

Thank you to all the players who came to make this a great competition

Leckie Cup - Saturday 8 March 2025

1st Joan Clark & Mark Adam 87-26-61

2nd Wendy Agnew & Murray Mead

3rd Dorothy Kennedy & Grant Sheath

-17-67

-27-69

4th Deanna Matsopoulos & Stu Michelle 101-29-72 Closed Club tournament followed by a

raffles, and good company.

Public Notices

TOKOMAIRIRO COOPERATING PARISH

Trades & Services

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It is starting THURSDAY 13TH MARCH

AT 7.30 PM

In the MILTON CHURCH HALL UNION STREET MILTON.

The Alpha Film Series is emotive, engaging and epic in scale and scope. Nicky Gumbel and two new presenters, Toby Flint and Gemma Hunt, walk through the basics of the Christian faith in a way that everyone can relate to.

It is a free, and to register your interest in coming along please contact Eric Gordon: 027 448 2130 or Ripeka Kershaw 022 378 4809.

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