16th October, 2024 by Kris Simpson

Genesis

On the last day of term three, Homeroom celebrated their Olympics and Students were put into teams that represented a different country. We had an Opening Ceremony to begin with and then children rotated around different events to try and earn points for their team. These included skipping race, gumboot throw, bean bag target, basketball knockout and hockey dribble. We finished with a team challenge. Points were tallied up and we had a Closing Ceremony to award our medals.

BYOD for 2025

For a number of years we have been one of the very few schools in the country toprovide all our students with a chromebook for them to use at school. However, we have come to the tough decision that this is no longer a financially sustainable option for us therefore we will be moving to a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) system for 2025.

Shearing Skills Course

For two days over the school holidays, the Science Department and Brendon Potae took Year 11 Agriculture students to learn about all aspects of shearing. Students had to get up early and worked hard helping shear sheep for the Wightmans near Lawrence.

Thank you very much to everyone who helped make this happen - the students learnt a lot and are very grateful for the opportunity.

Year 7 and 8 students will still have access to a chromebook during the school day but it is recommended that all older students bring their own device to school. Details of appropriate devices are available on the school website and students will need to complete a BYOD agreement which is available on the website or at the office. Our preferred supplier is Noel Leeming who has a selection of devices that meet the criteria. They have already let us know that they will be having some specials available over the coming weeks with Black Friday and Cyber Monday approaching.

2024 School Magazine

Orders are now being taken for this year’s school magazine

To order a copy, pay Tokomairiro High School account number 03 1736 0009803 000, using MAGAZINE as your reference. $20 per copy. Orders with payment due by Labour Weekend.

Tokomairiro High School HORT SHOP

Openfrom Wednesday16thOctober 1pm-4pm.

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Tokomairiro High School Newsletter...

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

As we head into our final term of the year we are starting to plan for 2025 and this week in assembly we heard from some of our Year 12 students who would like to be part of our 2025 Prefect Team.

We also announced in assembly that the application process for the 2025 House Leader positions is now open. These positions are available for all students who will be in years 9 to 13 next year.

However, before we get to the end of the year, we have a lot to look forward to this term. Even though it is a short one, we are fitting a lot in. Next week all our Year 7 and 8 students will be going to camp. Academically there will be the NCEA external exams as well as testing for all other students. We will be welcoming the Year 6 students who are enrolled to start in 2025 for an Orientation Morning and we are busy planning end of year activities.

Building Upgrades

Starting later this term and over the summer break we will be doing a substantial amount of building and maintenance work around the school. The Science labs will be getting new windows, and upgrades to their plumbing and electrical systems, the roof on B Block is going to be replaced, new carpet is going to be installed in the library and C Block and the outside of the hall is going to be painted. This will mean that towards the end of the term some of our campus will become out of bounds.

Lighting and Sound Upgrade

Earlier in the year we applied for a grant to upgrade the lighting and sound system in the hall. Our application was initially deferred but last week we received the fabulous news that our application had been

approved. This means that we will be upgrading the sound system and the stage lighting in the hall for the start of 2025. We are very grateful to The Trust Community Foundation for their generosity and are confident that the new lighting and sound equipment will be well used for many years to come.

2025 Junior Course Selection

All students who will be in Years 9 and 10 next year will be receiving their course selection booklet next week. There are multiple new courses available which look very exciting. We have also added some clearer criteria around the mix or courses that students choose. Students will be shown how to enter their course selection on the Portal and selections need to be completed by November 1st. If you have any questions regarding the process or the courses please do not hesitate to contact us

Lake to Sea Bike Ride

It was with a very heavy heart that the decision to cancel this year's bike ride was made. But given the recent weather and the dangerous conditions the safety of the riders could not be guaranteed and postponement was not an option. Griff and his team along with members of our PTA have put in a tremendous amount of time and effort into the preparations for this event and we are so grateful to them all.

Enrolments for 2025

We are now welcoming enrolments for 2025 for students who will be in Years 7 to 13. Enrolment packs are available at the school office and enrolment interviews can also be booked through the school office.

Nga mihi Vicki Wish, Principal

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News from the Trenches...

Well looks like last week’s column has caused all sorts of problems, especially with Nora Batty. I've even offered to apologize via this column to the person concerned with a personal admission by naming them. Apparently that would have caused greater concern. Legal teams are now in consultation.

Well, well, well, if you notice a lot of stressed people who frequent the RSA, it's because they are leading candidates of our NPC Tipping Comp and the results have all turned belly up this week. If you picked all home teams, you have had a disaster. But did anyone listen to Woody who advised certain people of potential upsets. So this week who knows what to do?? There could potentially be 15 entrants within 5 points of the lead. All will be revealed on Friday 1 November at prize giving.

Maybe these candidates should just relax and pick a Spud as these are still available for our World Famous Comp so grab a Spud and get planting. Also coming up in a couple of weeks is the Melbourne Cup so make sure you are there to watch great race.

We also have the latest fashion accessory with stylish RSA vests up for sale and these look fantastic. Compo has been modelling these, he's looking years younger, rumour has it, there could be a young lady keeping him in line.

So finally we would love to get some volunteer drivers for our van on a Friday night, more that offer means you don't have to do it more often. It's always a good source of stories for this column, so if any driver has anything then they know how to pass it onto Information Headquarters and I'll buy them a beer for best truthful yarn

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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

Bible Reading for the Week

‘You, Lord, are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light.

2 Samuel 22:29

Euchre

2nd October 2024

Winner: Trish

Loser: Cath

Raffle: Moira

9th October 2024

Winner: Irene (Owaka)

Loser: Moira

Raffle: Trish

Milton Angling Club

T.O.M

Interclub Competition

Sunday 13th October

Top 3 bags from each club:

Milton 10.750 kg

Taieri 6.505 kg

Otago 6.340 kg

Toko Golf

LGU & Putting

7th October 2024

Best Nett over the field:

W Agnew 94 16 78

P Keddell 122 39 83 c/b

J McDonald 125 42 83

Longest Putt: Lyn Rogan

9 Holers Stableford: Noeline Cubitt 13stb

Jo Hitchon Button

D Matsopoulos (Best nett for month)

May Murdoch Tee

W Agnew & R Devlin on c/b (Best Stableford)

Anna Burnett Brooch

W Agnew (Best nett LGU)

Eileen Kennard Trophy

J Greene 30 putts (Best putting LGU)

Situation Vacant

CLEANER WANTED

Toko Gym

For details, email Lily at tokogym@gmail.com

Tokomairiro Co-Operating Parish

Sunday20thOctober

9:00amWorshipServiceinthe WaiholaChurch

10:45amWorshipServiceinthe MiltonChurchHall ALLWELCOME

Genesis Classifieds ...

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.

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Twilight Golf

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Wednesday Evenings

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MILTON BRIDGE CLUB INC. AGM

Thursday 7th November

6.45pm at the Club Rooms, Union Street, Milton Social Bridge to Follow

HIP Nurse

(Health

Improvement Practitioner)

Available @ Tokomairiro Waiora Inc.

4 Shakespeare St, Milton.

Do you want to:

• Think more positively

• Develop practical skills to boost your wellbeing?

Do you need help with sleep, anxiety, or have a low mood or depression?

‘HIP’ are registered health professionals who can see any age group for any problem.

If you are registered with the local Medical Centre, you are eligible for this free service.

MONDAY 21st October

Appointments available: 1.30 – 3.00 pm

For an appointment phone 03 417 7430 or 0800 184 420

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: 22nd October & 19th November ClinicsalsoavailableinMosgiel, Balclutha&Lawrence

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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.

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