A group of Year 7-12 students recently had the opportunity to visit Te Korokoro o te Tūī performance facilitythe world of professional music and media production. Throughout the day, students were able to record their own original compositions, working alongside experienced university lecturers who shared their knowledge and expertise. The group also learned the ins and outs of music production and had hands-on experience in filming live performances, gaining valuable insight into what happens behind the scenes of the music industry. This was not only an exciting creative outlet but also a fantastic opportunity for students to get a real taste of what future pathways in the music and media industries could look like.
On Sunday and Monday the Senior A netball team competed in the Otago Secondary Schools tournament in Dunedin. We played three games on Saturday against Blue Mountain, Bayfield and East Otago. We had a good win against East Otago and two other close games.
On Sunday we played Roxburgh and Lawrence, winning both games comfortably. We finished the competition 3rd in our grade.
It was a great couple of days and was good practice for South Island Secondary Schools later in the year.
Friday 20th June - Matariki (School Closed)
Thursday 26th June - Tokyo Trip, Group 1 departs
Friday 27th June - End of Term Two
Thursday 3rd July - Group 1 Returns
Tuesday 8th July - Tokyo Trip, Group 2 departs
Monday 14th July - Term 3 Begins
Tuesday 15th July - Group 2 Returns Tokomairiro
WEDNESDAYS1pm-4pm.
Plenty of plants to fill those gaps in your garden!
We have a collection of lost property items in the school office. If you are missing something, come and have a look!!
This is a good time to remind students that all uniforms items should be named!
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 ths office@tokohigh.school.nz
Tena koutou katoa
Tokomairiro High School Newsletter...
SCHOOL MISSION: Inspiring Excellence in Education, in Character and in Life.
It’s Week 8 of our nine-week term, and while we are heading into the final stretch, there’s still plenty happening here at school. Last week, a group of students visited Otago University as part of a music department trip. They returned feeling inspired after connecting with university staff and exploring new opportunities. It’s always great to see students looking ahead and exploring possible pathways.
Cultural House Competition – Wednesday
This Wednesday we’ll hold our annual Cultural House Competition – always one of the most anticipated days of the school year. Each house will perform our school waiata, haka, and, for the first time, a Matariki waiata. We’re looking forward to seeing the passion and pride that always shines through in these performances.
Community Contributions
Our Year 7/8 Gig class has finished their Bags of Hope project, with these bags now ready to be handed over to the Cancer Society. Last Friday, a number of our Year 9/10 students also spent time volunteering for Hato Hone, St John at Milton 4 Square. These acts of service reflect the values we hold as a school and make a real impact beyond the school gates.
Tetra Pak Recycling
Our Tetra Pak recycling team have been hard at work this term again and have processed 95 cartons this term, taking the total to 205 for the year so far. It’s a fantastic initiative that keeps waste out of landfill. Clean Tetra Paks can continue to be brought into school and added to our collection bins. The team will continue their mahi next term.
Our Senior Netball team competed in the Otago Secondary Schools competition last week and did us proud, finishing third in their grade. It was a great effort and a reflection of the hard work they will travel to compete in the South Island Secondary Schools Tournament Week journey.
Attendance and Winter Illness
With winter firmly upon us, it's a good time to revisit our guidance around illness. If your child has a fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, or a persistent heavy cough, they should stay home until they are well. If symptoms are mild and manageable, students are generally fine to be at school. While we understand that some absence is unavoidable, we want to reiterate that every day at school counts. Regular attendance is key to success. If your child is missing school regularly, for any reason, please reach out – we’re here to help.
Looking Ahead
Tiny’s Milton
Butchery
This week is a short one due to the Matariki public holiday on Friday. Mid-year reports will be emailed out at the end of this week, these provide a helpful snapshot of progress and next steps. If your contact details have changed recently, please let the office know.
Ngā
mihi nui,
Vicki Wish, Principal
Roast Pork -Plain or Apricot & Macademia stuffingOnly $14.95 kg
Marinated BBQ Steak
Just $19.95 kg
Tasmanian Apple Cider Sausages Only $14.95 kg
Check us out! www.miltonbutchery.co.nz or our Facebook page! 112 Union Street, Milton Ph 417 8223 butcherymilton@gmail.com
Public Health Nurse
Abby Brookland
For appointments, phone 027 241 1506
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Netball
Toko Senior A v Lawrence A
Toko Senior A v SHCS Senior Sky
Toko Tahake v SOHS Red
Hockey
Toko Mixed 6 Aside v - Columba Doves 12-1 win
Toko Mixed 11 Aside v Taieri College 2nd XI - 2-4 loss
Toko Quik Stick Blue v EOHS Green 8-2 win
Basketball
Toko Snr Basketball v Lawrence Snr - win
Articles and Reports
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Please email these to genesis@tokohigh.school.nz so we can share what is happening in our area.
Toko Junior Rugby Club
Milton Night’n’Day Junior Rugby Awards 14th June 2025
Rippa - Toko Gold
POD: Stevie-Leigh Alderton
Coaches choice: Rua Bishop
Rippa – Toko Blue
POD: Bodhi Harrex
Coaches choice: Maddox Stephen
Year 3&4 – Toko Gold
POD: Jayden Sinclair
Coaches choice: Josiah Carr
Year 3&4 - Toko Blue
POD: Charlie Leckie
Coaches choice: William-Conner Allnutt
Year 5&6 – Toko Gold
POD: Adam Woodhead
Tackler: Kaleb McDonald
Year 5&6 – Toko Blue
POD: Benson Smaill
Tackler: Harry Leckie
Year 7&8 – Toko Gold Bye
Year 7&8 - Toko Blue
POD: Thomas Clark
POD: Lola Bradfield
Next week is TOKO’S CLUB DAY! Saturday 21st of June
All teams to play at home as per times below....
10am Rippas Toko Gold vs Clutha Red
Toko Blue vs Clutha White
10:45am Year 3 & 4: Toko Gold vs Clutha White
Toko Blue vs Owaka
11:30am Year 5 & 6: Toko Gold vs Heriot/ Tapanui
Toko Blue vs Clutha Red
12:00pm Year 7 & 8: Toko Gold vs Heriot/Tapanui
1:00pm Toko Blue vs Cresent
Toko Golf
2nd Round Knockout - 1st Round Plate 14th June 2025
B Cowie bt G Findlay
M Adam bt F Taylor
N Clark bt T Condon
B Dunlop bt L Moana
Stableford: J Day 38
MJ Adam 34
P Stevenson bt M Harwood
M Scott bt L Adam
B Carruthers bt S Michelle
B Frost bt M Mead
Two’s: M Harwood, P Stevenson, B Adams. Closest to the pin: D Weyer
Bible Reading for the Week
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21
News from the Trenches...
And BOOM, just like that we have reached the final week for our Super Sports Comp with last round of games. I have it on good authority the front runners are starting to get stressed due to the pressure. There is a candidate who is having a strong finish to the comp and from what I understand he prefers to come from behind. All will be revealed on Saturday 5th July from 6pm onwards. Don't forget we are selling tickets for our Corporate Couch where you will be treated like royalty. Speaking of sporting clashes don't forget the battle Royale vs Milton Fire Brigade on Friday 27th June so put your name down. There will be a team meeting to discuss cunning tactics just before the games begin at 7pm.
Now we have a member who has been undertaking some daredevil activities namely sky diving, however it was postponed due to the ground being too close!!! Also same member suffered a horrific injury at work, severe cut of their finger. While removing the bandage to check the wound was healing nicely, the bandage was put on a different finger.
Our Thursday night raffle has been selling ridiculously quickly along with our Jackpot which is getting close to the level where you need to be here. Our membership draw has been struck quite often which reflects on the large crowd congregating on a Thursday night. You'd be foolish if you were anywhere else.
I do have other stories to recite, but I've been threatened with legal action if I print these. The list of those I'm not allowed to mention is getting longer by the week, due to threats of physical violence and lawyer's involved.
- Private Spike Pike
Milton Sub Assn Indoor Bowls
Only one week left to find the winner of the J. K. Clark Interclub Shield when Glenledi play Moneymore, and at this stage they are even on points. Last week saw Glenledi and Country Club tie, the first round Glenledi had a win and loss 12-4 and 4-10 and the same happened in the second round 12-7 and 6-11.
The South Island team was named on Thursday with four South Otago players being named. Alanna Moffit, Hannah Botting, Jane Wintringham and Robert Wilson. They will play a test against the North Island in early August.
Euchre
7th June 2025
Winner: Raelene
Loser: Joan Raffle: Russell
11th June 2025
Winner: Di (Balclutha)
Loser: Lyn Raffle: Jan (Owaka)
Toko Rugby Report
On Saturday in cool sunny conditions, an ambush was set by the town of Kaitangata as they lay in wait for Toko Premiers to arrive. And smack they did!!! Toko started off strongly with a Jimmy Agnew try to open the scoring before Crescent unleashed with their power runners in the forwards and crafty intelligence in the backs. Toko were only behind 18-10 at halftime before Crescent upped the ante in the second half to flex their championship credentials as a worthy opponent. Toko's only try scorer was Damon Clement in the second half as Crescent ran out comfortable winners 39-15 to secure the Eddie Scott trophy for 2025. For Toko it was being brought back to reality and gave the team a bleeding nose to realize what they need to do. Best on field was Dylan Greer, closely followed by Liam Kingma and Jimmy Agnew. In the backs, they was no fluidity and only lightening Lockie Finch stood out.
Next week they have a chance to rectify the situation as they take on Owaka at home in a must win situation. Make sure you are there on Saturday as it's Club Day with all our Junior teams displaying their range of wonderful skills. This will be a cracking day of footy that you won't want to miss.
-The Judge
Bridge
Toko Champs - 12th June 2025
J Turnbull/R Devlin 67.50%
K Powell/J Scott 50.00% K Roughan/L Clark 50.00%
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Tokomairiro Co-Operating Parish
Sunday 22nd June 10am Worship Service & Sunday School in the Milton Church Hall Allwelcome!
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 in term time for ages 10-18. Check out our Facebook page for events & times.
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