13th August 2025

Tokomairiro High School Newsletter & Community Noticeboard

Wednesday 13th August 2025

Genesis Genesis

238 Union Street MILTON T: 03 417 4483 E: genesis@tokohigh.school.nz

New Payment App Coming Soon!

Quick, easy online payments - 24/7.

We are introducing a new simplified app which will replace cash, eftpos payments and online banking. We’re excited to introduce Kindo. It makes tracking and making payments easy for parents and caregivers, and will be a required method for future payments and sign-ups for trips, sports and other events. This user-friendly platform will allow you to purchase school items, register for sports and support fundraisers 24/7, with one convenient account for the whole family. Enjoy flexible payment options anytime, anywhere!

We’ll share more details soon, so keep an eye out for this new way to manage payments.

Why families love Kindo: Flexible Payment Options: • Pay in full, spread it out, or set up hassle-free automatic payments • Choose from three FREE payment methods: online eftpos, bank transfer, or POLi. • Prefer debit or credit cards? We've got you covered!

One Simple Account for the Whole Family: • One account works for multiple members - even at different schools, clubs or organisations.

• Easily track all expenses in one place.

• Available 24/7 - purchase school items, manage registrations, and support fundraisers anytime, anywhere!

Dates to Remember Tuesday 19 August Open Evening 25th -29th August Derived Grade (Mock) Examinations; Tournaments Week 2nd-4th September Common Assessment Activities Wednesday 10 September Senior Course Selection Evening Friday 12 September School Ball

Opportunity to Meet the Candidates

The Milton Rotary Club is once again serving the community and hosting a meet the candidates meeting in Milton. Rotary President Brendon Bearman invites everyone to come along to Coronation Hall on Tuesday the 2nd September at 7.00pm and hear the candidates present.

There will be six candidates from the Milton Ward, two in the Bruce-Waihola Ward, two Mayoral candidates and four for the Molyneux Constituency of the Otago Regional Council.

“With the changes to Clutha District Ward boundaries and the number of Councilors on Council there is only one person to be elected to represent Milton and one in Bruce-Waihola Ward so this is an important opportunity to see all the candidates speak and hear them answer some questions”. The evening will conclude with supper.

Tokomairiro High School Newsletter...

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

Tena koutou katoa Board of Trustees Election Results We thank and acknowledge the following individuals who put their names forward to serve on the Tokomairiro High School Board of Trustees: Tony Mallon (returning), Kerri Clarke (returning), Tania Jacobs (returning), Vicki Ingram (new to board) and Rachael Russell (new to board). Our Staff Election results returned Jane McEntyre as representative. Because there were an equal number of nominations to vacancies, no vote was required.

Our 2024-25 Student Representative, Mr George Stark, addressed the student assembly Monday morning to brief us about the role and encourage others to put their name forward for the job. Nomination forms are now available.

Open Evening and Cooking Experience We are very much looking forward to welcoming current Year 6 students and their families to our Open Evening Tuesday 19th August. We will be welcoming our manuhiri in the school hall at 6 pm, followed by a guided tour of our campus. The evening will finish off about 8pm in Te Kaiaka hub around 8 pm.

Year 6 students from local primary schools have this week begun to enjoy a little of what Tokomairiro High School has to offer! Mrs Bungard is overseeing lessons in our high school food tech classroom, where they are participating in hands-on learning experiences and picking up some practical cooking skills!

Proposed Changes to NCEA The Ministry of Education has proposed significant changes to the NCEA system. The idea currently being discussed is replacing Levels 1, 2, and 3 with a new national qualification pathway starting from 2028.

Importantly, students currently working towards NCEA at any level will not be affected by the proposals. All students are to remain focused, work hard, and aim for the best possible results in their current studies. Efforts this year will directly contribute to achieving the qualification you deserve!

If the proposals are adopted, our current Year 8 learners will be the first to experience the new qualification system when they reach Year 11 in 2028. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to learn more about the proposal and share feedback before consultation closes on 15 September at www.education.govt.nz/consultation-ncea .

The CAAs and Derived Grade (Mock Exam) Week Co-requisite exams in the areas of Reading, Writing and Numeracy will be held at Tokomairiro High School in the first week of September. These online assessments will be sat under exam conditions at school. Passing a CAA awards 10 corequisite credits towards NCEA. Students do not need to achieve both literacy and numeracy at the same time — they can build their success step by step. Teachers are preparing students in class, and we have set up extra help in each area with daily hour long tutorials run by Mrs Raewyn Devlin. Extra preparation at home will give students the best chance of success. Every bit of practice helps!

The same goes for students studying at Level 1, 2 or 3 who should now be hard at work preparing for their derived grade exams, which will occur the week of 25-29 August. These exams serve the important function of giving students an opportunity to practise for external exams and obviously ensure that they have good data available should they have to apply for a derived grade. Now is a great time for students to start some effective study habits. If they can achieve the following they will be well on the way to being successful in their exams: start early, organise your notes, make a revision timetable, set targets and deadlines and stick to them, reduce your notes, use visual and auditory techniques and test yourself.

Consultation for the Strategic Plan As part of the process of shaping a new Strategic Plan to guide us from 2026 through to 2028, we need your thoughts! Please take a few minutes to scan the QR code and complete a brief survey.

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Honey Cured Silverside $18.95kg

BBq Steak $19.95kg Lamb Loin Chops $23.95kg Onion Sausages $15.95kg

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17 students and two staff travelled to the snow last weekend and returned Saturday night. Everyone experienced a range of weather conditions and events (all cold) and have come back with positive memories and entertaining stories of their adventures!

We appreciate the support of our parents and guardians as we continue to move into the business end of the year!

Ngā mihi nui, Vicki Wish, Principal

Public Health Nurse Abby Brookland For appointments, phone 027 241 1506

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

Bible Reading for the Week

‘Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. ’ - James 1:4

Strengthening well-being: A school-wide focus.

This term, our Year 9 and 10 house groups have been exploring the ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’ in mentoring sessions, with a particular focus on building positive connections. To put this into action, students recently took part in a lively “speed dating” activity—no romance involved! Instead, peers rotated around the room, asking each other random, funny questions ranging from “If you could have any superpower, what would it be?” to “What’s the weirdest food you’ve ever tried?”

By encouraging light-hearted conversations, the session highlighted the importance of social connection as a key component of wellbeing.

Articles and Reports

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.

SOUTH OTAGO’S TRAVEL PROFESSIONAL

Toko Boys Win for South Otago

Toko Spirit Award

Congratulations to Ned Scott (Year 8) who was awarded the Toko Junior Club Passion and Commitment (Arnold Dinh) Trophy as someone who embodies the Toko spirit for the Junior Club at the recent Toko Rugby Club prizegiving.

Congratulations to Brendon Greer (second from left) and Millanian Potae (far right) who played in the South Otago 1st XV rugby championships, winning the plate final on Saturday.

Euchre

Milton Sub Assn Indoor Bowls The Champion Triples were played last Tuesday with one team from each Club taking part. The trios playing were, Glenledi: Graeme Hill, Russell and Lynne Copland, Milton Country Club: Gary Foster, Ray Low, Carol Rutherford and Moneymore’s Alistair Allison, Stephen Woodhead, Judith Hand.

The winner was Glenledi with Graeme taking both lives off Alistair. The final was exceptionally close with the final score 10-9. The winners will receive the Alliance Cup. Last Saturday was the South Otago Fours. Locals Peter Grant, Gary Foster and Ray Low with Laura Langton won the Plate section. The main event was won by Alanna and Chris Moffit, Jock Peoples and Clayton Sheppard from Paretai.

Toko Golf

LGU & Putting - 5th August 2025 0 - 26.4 R Devlin W Agnew

26.5 - 40.4 L Mitchell M Cain

88 - 10 - 78 98 - 18 - 80

112 - 31 - 81 115 - 30 - 85c/b

9 Holes Medals and Putting L Glassford 57 - 20 - 37 J Pierce 63 - 21 - 42 c/b A Smales 58 - 16 - 42 Putting E Kennard Jo Hitchon Button Anna Burnett Brooch May Murdoch Tee 9 Holes putting

W Agnew J Good R Devlin L Day 18 putts

30 putts nett 76 nett 78 31 c/b

News from the Trenches...

Word for the week is Peppercorn!!! If you know you know, I don't know why you would have it in terms of safety but if you were there on Sunday you'd understand.

But now onto proper subjects of discussion. If anyone is a keen knitter then people around NZ are knitting scarves and dropping them off at RSA to commemorate various wars to acknowledge contribution of NZ veterans. So we are currently lining up certain member is looking at modelling these. This last sentence has been revised from legal representative.

This coming Sunday we will be home open at 9am for a hearty cooked breakfast and AB test vs Argentina so put your name down to ensure that you get your share of Bacon & Eggs.

Along with that the Pick The Score is ongoing as well.

Getting up in total is our Joker Draw which at present rate of expansion will be fully loaded by end of August if not struck before hand. This will be highly sought after.

Final word is a direct quote from President Evan Jenkins who has given me free reign for artistic licence in upcoming columns so all I can say is Yeeeehhh Haaaaa!!!! Look out.

- Private Spike Pike

30th July 2025 Winner: Carol (Owaka) Loser: Lyn Raffle: Kathleen

6th August 2025 Winner: Loraine G Loser: Zenda Raffle: Zenda

The Rebus Club of Milton

Ben Montgomery, a Milton local, was born in Sweden and is now a naturalised New Zealander. He has lived in Milton for 30 years and was the speaker at the June meeting.

He has knowledge of his family histor going back many centuries and it was incredible to learn of its beginning in the 10th century. His childhood was one of being a typical boy in a small southern town called Ekeby, enjoying the freedom life then offered. He played soccer and ice hockey as sports and remembers Christmas snow markets with glühwein and salted roasted chestnuts.

He volunteered to do security work in Israel for the Baha’i World Centre. This is a multicultural place where 60 or so people of all nationalities gather. He learned a great deal from all the different cultures. Part of his work was organising flats for those volunteering from overseas. During the Gulf War, people had to carry gas masks and houses made secure. It was a scary time with curfew at sunset. Ben met his Kiwi wife there and followed her to New Zealand, far from a war-torn area.

Ben was thanked by Lex Adam and given a gift.

At the July meeting, new members were welcomed, given badges and introduced themselves. A video of the 2016 Edinburgh Tattoo was then shown, with special interest being the NZ Army Band and the NZ Lochiel Ladies Marching team (thank you, Noel).

The next meeting is on Tuesday 19th August at 10am in the RSA hall. Committee please meet at 9:30am. The speaker is Alan Winter, a new member who has worked as a journalist and now lives in Waihola.

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We are a Christian Faith Bible based Church Sunday Service—10am 110 Union Street All Welcome!

For more information, follow us on Facebook Youth United meets fortnightly on Saturdays in term time for ages 10-18.

Check out our Facebook page for events & times.

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Tokomairiro Co-Operating Parish Sunday 17th August 10am Worship Service in the Waihola Church, Nore Street, Waihola.

All welcome!

School Contact Details

School phone 03 417 8620

School mobile 027 268 3362

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Waihola Cricket Club AGM Thursday 14th August @ 7:00pm Waihola Tavern & Restaurant

Milton Primary School School Board Elections

Parent Election Results Declaration (no voting election required)

At the close of nominations, as there was only one valid nomination received, I hereby declare the following duly elected: Name: Trudy Hayes Signed Jo Milburn Returning Officer

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Tokomairiro Waiora Inc. 4 Shakespeare St Milton

Free Nurse Clinics 2025 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 19th August, 10am - 2pm Open to all community members.

For appointment contact: Ph 03 417 7430 or 027 232 3769 or office@tokowaiora.co.nz Email the Genesis Office for more information about advertising - genesis@tokohigh.school.nz

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Milton Primary School School Board Elections

Parent Election Results Declaration (no voting election required)

At the close of nominations, as the number of valid nominations was equal to the number of vacancies required to be filled, I hereby declare the following duly elected: Names: Nigel Woodhead Joeline Ratana Tasha Brookland

Stephanie Daniel Samantha Taupo

Signed Jo Milburn Returning Officer

Tokomairiro High School

School Board Elections 2025 Parent Election Results Declaration At the close of nominations, as the number of valid nominations was equal to the number of vacancies required to be filled, I hereby declare the following duly elected: Tony Mallon Kerri Clarke Tania Jacobs Vicki Ingram Rachael Russell Islay Swan Returning Officer

Joe Herbert Contracting Ltd Joe and Paula have purchased

Farm Effluent Cleaning Ltd from Devon and Jeanette Baird, effective from 1st August 2025.

We look forward to meeting their valued customers, and providing them with the same amazing service they have been accustomed to.

We wish Devon and Jeanette all the best for their future.

Contact Joe with all enquiries on 027 232 2924

Balclutha Windscreen N Glass

Have a sewing problem?

Phone 03 418 0777 For an appointment.

Now available for clothing alterations, mending and other sewing services.

We are in Milton every Wednesday morning.

For all your windscreen replacements, repairs and glazing requirements.

We cover all insurance work.

Dealers for

Ph Sharon 027 416 1488

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Dr. Fix-IT

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With a wealth of tech and marketing experience give Olivia a call for all your computer/ phone needs.

Phone: 021 035 5861

TV’s, PC’s, WiFi & HiFi Service, Installs & Repairs, Farm Gate Alarms & Cameras Affordable Rates, Cash Discounts Call 022 516 7729

Phone Tony McElrea : 027 4404516 • • •

Asphalting Driveways Paving

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Cobble Stoning Tennis Courts Floor Slabs

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Storage Units Available

Located in Milton From 14.4 m³ to 19.2 m³ From $35 per week.

Phone 027 364 6237

Motor needing Servicing?

WOF & Servicing available on vehicles.

Call Hayden on 03 417 8135 ext 3

YES!!!

We are still happy to treat your ACC injuries.

Co-payment charges only $20.

For appt: 03 417 7066

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