17th September 2025

Tokomairiro High School Newsletter & Community Noticeboard

Wednesday 17th September 2025

Genesis Genesis

Enrolments for 2026

Enrolments are now being accepted for 2026.

You are welcome to complete an enrolment form online, or drop into the school office with a copy. Please remember, we need to take a copy your child’s birth certificate or passport to verify their identity.

Enrolment Interviews: These are being held this week.

Please email erica@tokohigh.school.nz or phone the office on 03 417 8620 to make a time. We look forward to seeing you.

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

Learning about Natural Disasters

Dates to Remember 15th - 19th September Te Wiki o te reo Maori Friday 19th September End of Term 3 Monday 6th October Term 4 Begins

Have You Signed Up for Kindo?

We are simplifying student transactions at our school with the help of Kindo. It offers convenient payment options online for fees or donations, fundraisers, permission forms, registrations and more. Use one family account to manage multiple students.

Our Kindo shop makes it easy for you to: make full or part payments, register for school sports and support fundraisers.

New to Kindo?

Kindo is easy to set up and use. Just visit our website or use the QR code to join.

Use the ‘create account’ option to set up an account.

Have Questions?

Call in to the school office, or visit support.mykindo.co.nz and search key words, email hello@mykindo.co.nz or phone (09) 869 5200 or 0508 454 636 for assistance - Available 8am-4pm on school days.

Create a Kindo account by 19th September, shop the free Prize Draw Promotion, and be in the draw to win 1 of 5 $50 NZ Uniform Vouchers!!

Be in to win!!

In Term 3, the Te Kaika hub has been focusing on natural disasters. All Year 7 & 8 classrooms have researched natural disasters both in New Zealand and around the world.

The students were highly engaged with this topic.

We were fortunate to have a guest speaker, Kim McClure, who shared her experiences of living through several natural disasters in the North Island.

As part of their learning, students created impressive posters showcasing either a type of natural disaster or a specific event. 78Fre also created some 3D models of a natural disaster.

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

Tena koutou katoa Tokomairiro High School Ball 2025 Last Friday night our school hall was transformed into something magical. Tables were laden with delicious food, a glowing dance floor appeared in front of the stage, and our Year 11, 12 and 13 cohort dressed to impress. It was a night to remember.

We treasure opportunities like this to celebrate and connect. The night’s success was the result of the hard work of many hands and hearts: those who helped with decorations, food, transport, and the many other preparations required, as well as the students who came ready to celebrate together. It was a reminder of our whakataukī for the week: He iti te toki e rite ana ki te tangata – a small axe can do as much work as a man. Every small act of support and kindness contributed to making the evening special. Just like that small axe, everyone matters here, every day. Our thanks to Miss McEntyre and the 2025 Formal Committee for a very special experience!

Term 3 Draws to a Close We are now in the final week of Term 3. It has been a busy, rewarding term filled with learning, opportunities, and growth. Our students and staff have all worked hard, and they are to be encouraged to finish strong. The whakataukī reminds us that even the small efforts add up to make a big difference. As the term (and the year) draws to a close, everyone must keep chipping away at their goals right up until the end.

Focus Areas for Term 4 Term 4 is a critical time for our senior students. For Year 11s and above, the focus will be preparing for exams and ensuring that enough credits have been earned to secure qualifications. Every assessment, every revision session, and every bit of preparation counts. For our Year 10s, the focus remains on making wise decisions about courses for next year, while our Year 8s and 9s will begin their own course-planning process for 2026 in Term 4.

Our Year 7 and 8 students have begun work on an exciting project that we are all eager to see unveiled next term as well!

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori This week we also celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, a taonga of immense value to our school, community and nation. As always, the challenge for all of us is to embrace the opportunities available: take part in the activities, step outside our comfort zones, and encourage others to do the same. Just like the small axe in our whakataukī, every little effort made - whether it’s learning a new kupu (word), greeting someone in te reo, or joining an activity - contributes to keeping our language and culture strong.

Strategic Planning Our current Strategic Plan finishes at the end of this year. We are now beginning the process of shaping a new plan to guide us from 2026 - 2028. To ensure this plan reflects the aspirations of our community, we would love to hear your thoughts. A short survey will be available via the QR code. We’d be grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete it.

112 Union Street, Milton Ph 417 8223 butcherymilton@gmail.com

Mince & Sausagemeat Deal (1kg mince & 2 x 500g sausagemeat) $30 Marinated BBQ Lamb Chops $17.95kg Rump Steak Only $24.95kg

2026 Enrolments If you or someone you know were unable to come to our Open Evening and would still like to look around the school, we would be happy to arrange a personalised tour for you. Please contact the school office to make an appointment. Enrolments are now well underway for 2026. Enrolment forms can be brought into the school office or completed online via our website.

We also invite all caregivers of new students to Tokomairiro High School to book an enrolment appointment to allow us to learn a little about your child and answer any questions you may have. These appointments will run between September 15th and 19th and can be booked through the school office.

He iti te toki e rite ana ki te tangata. Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui.

Ngā mihi nui, Bill McClure Acting Principal

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Making an Appointment If you would like to see a member of the Senior Leadership Team or your child's Dean or Teacher, please call or email the office to arrange an appointment at a mutually convenient time.

Although we like to meet with parents/ whanau, we are not always available at short notice and may be teaching or working with students or other staff.

The office phone number is 03 417 8620 and the email address is thsoffice@tokohigh.school.nz

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

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Bible Reading for the Week

‘Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” -Matthew 19:26

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Toko Stars for August

Congratulations to these students for their outstanding work!

Shane Taylor—Digital Technology Sioeli Pulu - Gateway Keanu Attwell - Music Troy Mallon - English Jossel Lacson - English Asher Moonga - Music Aanya Naidu - Science Charlotte Lennon - Science

Levi Campfens - Hard Materials Bea Clarke - Food Technology Ayson Wardell - Homeroom Legend Jasmine Rogers - Values Champ Ellie Smith - Te Reo George Stark - Kapa Haka Brendan Greer - PE & Health Leo Bandolon - PE Sophie Greer - Textiles Ben Scott - Art Pippa Greene - Social Sciences

Sumpter Moore —Barristers & Solicitors 5 Eden Street, (PO Box 16) Milton

Quote of the Week:

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

‘I once said cynically of a politician, “He’ll doublecross that bridge when he comes to it” -Oscar Levant (1906 - 1972)

Geography Trip to Tautuku

Year 12 Geography had a brilliant time at Tautuku on the 5thm 6th and 7th of August. We took Wendy Flett with us to enjoy the experience.

The aim was to collect data for their NCEA Geography Research Projects for some real hands-on Geography.

This meant they had to learn how to identify tree species and count and record numbers. Alongside this they recorded soil and air temperatures over a 24 hour period.

We had beautiful weather, a great group of students and way too much to eat. Keeping the huge fire going with mega sized wood appealed to the pyromaniacs, who then chose to sleep by it to keep it going.

The three days was a total success with a great atmosphere.

The only complaint was having to walk the beach track, 100 times they reckoned???

This may be an exaggeration….

Toko Golf Cutlers Monthly Medal and Putting 7th September 2025 B Frost M Adam B Cowie B Dunlop N Taylor

80 - 17 - 63 Two’s M Adam 76 - 4 - 72 Longest Putt J Day 84 - 11 - 73 Putting G Findlay 26 82 - 7 - 75 c/b 89 - 14 - 75

News from the Trenches...

It's time that we launched the latest gang to hit South Otago with the RSA looking at gauging interest in having a monthly jaunt around South Otago during the afternoon. If you are interested in having an absolute fun time having a cruise, contact either Sara Gillies or RSA and let them

know.

Last Saturday we held another successful night with AB vs South Africa test with a great crowd enjoying the festivities.

The crew on the Corporate Couch certainly brought the fun times.

The joker draw is away again with the new pack now in full swing. We've already had the first winner of the random prize so make sure you are in to win. Along with our usual meat raffles on a Thursday night, the crowds have just been flocking in.

Now get your spud dig potato patch ready as it's almost time for the selection of the infamous spud. This is when all the secret recipes and potions come out in force.

On my escapades around town this weekend it is disappointing to view the increase in tagging occuring. This is getting closer to the RSA cenotaph so hopefully it's a one off occasion. Thanks to Robyn Calder for providing the goods for the removal. Hopefully it's not needed in the future.

It's a bit of a shorter report this week as I think I might have to go into hiding due to a family taking out a contract on me.

I'm not at liberty to mention but the surname may be associated with making meat pies!!!! Depending on whether I survive the attempted assassination attempt, I’m hopeful of providing a report next week.

- Private Spike Pike

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.

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Situation Vacant

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Tokomairiro Co-Operating Parish

We need you!

Sunday 21st September.

10am Worship Service in the Waihola Church All welcome!

Join our tailing gang for work from 8th October until end of November.

For more information or to apply, contact Mike

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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Advertisements start at just $12, and can be run weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

Email genesis@tokohigh.school.nz

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Tokomairiro High School

HORT SHOP Open if signs are out Wednesday afternoons

Genesis Office Hours Milton Sub Assn Indoor Bowls A.G.M

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

Milton Bowling Club Monday 29th September at 7.30 pm Apologies to Barbara 027 417 8145 The Daffodils and Brewery Ruins at Weatherstons will be open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from 12th September to 5th October, 10am-4pm. $5 pp, $2 U13, pre-schoolers free and $12 family of 4.

Cash admissions only. Groups by arrangement.

Email enquiries to weatherstons.trust@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook for updates: Weatherstons Brewery and Daffodils Trust

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What’s On at the Gym? Keep Moving Tuesdays at 2:30pm, $3 Mums with Bubs welcome 10am-2pm Body Composition - find out what’s underneath $18 each or $150 for 10 concession

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Hire a Millenial!

Not good with technology? No worries!

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

Phone: 021 035 5861

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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.

Asphalting Driveways Paving

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Cobble Stoning Tennis Courts Floor Slabs

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Health Services

Health Services

YES!!!

We are still happy to treat your ACC injuries.

Co-payment charges only $20.

For appt: 03 417 7066

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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

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Genesis Advertising

Contact the Genesis Office for more information about advertising.

Advertisements start at just $12, and can be run weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

Email genesis@tokohigh.school.nz

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