18th March 2026

Tokomairiro High School Newsletter & Community Noticeboard

Genesis Genesis

18th March 2026

238 Union Street MILTON T: 03 417 4483

E: genesis@tokohigh.school.nz

PTA Online Auction

Thank you very much to everyone who generously donated, supported and purchased auction items. Please see below our list of auction prizes and winners names.

The online auction was a huge success and we made $10,646.00! This will make a huge difference to our students and school this year. THANK YOU! 1.Queenstown Couple Escape Trey Willis-Croft 2. Plant 1 - Angel Wing Begonia Amy Senada 3. Hogget + processing and bottle of Akarua Wine B Frost 4. Signed Highlanders 2025 Players Jersey (3XL) Chris Bell 5. Signed 2025 Otago Nuggets Singlet Liam Kara Whaley 6. Otago Honey Pack and $50 Farmers Voucher K Powell 7. Scentsy Gift Pack Victor Keillor 8. $100 Kellys Kitchen Voucher Clare Howat 9. One hour of hedge trimming Carlee McCaw 10. Kerry Hodge Photography Package Emma Lister 11. Orokanui Ecosanctuary pass, Tahura Science Centre Family Pass, Family Pass to Moana Pool Carol Bungard 12. Watersports Family Pass Chris Bell 13. 4 Tickets to Southern Pro Wrestling Sharlene Goodwin 14. Signed AB's Playing Jersey 2025 Brendon Greer 15. Plant 2 - Marble Queen Pythos Paula McLeod 16. 2025 Otago Nuggets Singlet # 24 Liam Kara Whaley 17. 100 TyreLAND voucher Molly Whitaker 18. 2 hours mini digger time Liam Kara Whaley 19. Phoenix Thunder Season pass Emily Currell 20.Otago Polytechnic Art School classes Carol Bungard 21. 2 Taieri Gorge Railway tickets & hamper M Lockhart 22. Wanaka Couples Escape 1 Kim McClure 23. Dewalt Set and Clutha Vets Cap Emily Currell 24. Signed Otago Nuggets singlet Dion Nichol 25. Black Caps 2021 Collection T20 Polo Erica Milligan 26. Southern Steel Singlet & Jacket Rebecca Brown 27. Plant 3 - Monstera Deliciosa Kate Woodhead 28. One free treatment, wash, cut and style Emily Currell 29. Albatross Colony pass, Moana Pool Family Pass and Megazone passes Carol Bungard 30. 2024 Signed Otago Rugby Jersey Nadine Smith 31. Southern Steel Singlet & Hoodie Tina Cameron 32. Wanaka Couples Escape 2 Trey Willis-Croft 33. BBQ, Ribeye, Clean Collective giftpack & knife pack A Soper 34. Haraways Gift Pack & Toko Gym membership S Goodwin 35. Plant 4 - Monstera Adasonii x 2 Carlee McCaw 36. Astrid's Aromatherapy Voucher & Davore Hair pack P McLeod 37. Log Cabin knitted blanket Emily McClure 38. 417 Ora Gift Set & Flax Bag Rachel Gorton 39. Curio Bay Accommodation, Hamper (3) & wine S Thompson 40. 2025 Highlanders Mens Home Replica Jersey N Smith 41. $249 skin check & Synergie Skin body lotion S McNab 42. Vouchers for Monarch Wildlife Cruise, Bowline, Megazone & Dunedin Ice Stadium Jillian Waitere 43. Silver Ferns T shirt & Singlet Kyp Ryan 44. Treats from Alice Muir, $50 Waihola Tavern Voucher, Moana Pool Family Pass, Bowline voucher Emma Lister 45. Otago Honey Pack & $50 Farmers Voucher Clare Howat 46. $50 Milton Country Club Voucher Carolyn Shanks 47. Unique Wooden bowl by Tony Newton Nadine Smith 48. Southern Steel Singlet & Jacket Amber Alden 49. Plant 5 - Neon Pythos Yovundi Allnutt 50. Milton Pharmacy Gift Hamper, $50 Waihola Tavern Voucher, Moana Pool Family Pass, Megazone x 2 pass Philippa Roulston

51. $150 Stirling Sports Voucher Molly Whitaker 52. Cromwell Water Park pass, $50 MTA voucher & hamper Amy Senada 53. Wheel Clamp & Family big hamper Justine Pierre 54. Hammer Hardware $100 voucher Philippa Roulston 55. Crochet singlet and baby goodies Carol Bungard 56. Cooler Bag, Oilskin Vest & $50 CLT Voucher N Davidson 57. 1x Wheel alignment Carolyn Shanks 59. Southern Steel T shirt & Singlet Kyp Ryan 58. Local Escape Honey Farm Cottage accommodation & SuperValue basket Caitlyn Stoddard 60. Plant 6 - Monstera Minima Jolz Martin 61. Profit Concession Card Hi $200 Erica Milligan 62. Hogget + processing & bottle of Akarua Wine Kerry Hodge 63. 2 x Baleage & Chimney Sweep Serena Cookson 64. Kids Pack 1 - UE Boom, Skateboard, Helmet & Megazone pass Karen Garbutt 65. Stihl Battery Line Trimmer Molly Whitaker 66. Plant 7 - Golden Pythos Kim McClure 67. Prophecy Distilling Gin, donuts & Cards Against Humanity Carol Bungard/Jane 68. Wheel alignment & Goodride Tyres vest C Shanks

Do you love Hockey?

Do you have some time to volunteer as a coach?

We are currently looking for Coaches for our Junior and Senior teams. You don't need to have experience coaching, just enthusiasm, and we can help with the rest.

If you are interested or have any questions about helping out, please contact our Sports Coordinator at sports@tokohigh.school.nz

Lost Property

We have a growing pile of items that have been handed in to the office.

If you are missing something, please come and check!

Dates to Remember Wednesday 18th - Friday 20th March Level 2 and 3 Ag, Hort and Food Tech Trip Monday 23rd March Anniversary Day (School closed) Wednesday 25th March - Level 2 & 3 Art Trip

Thursday 26th March - Level 1 Science Trip Friday 27th March - Swimming Sports Thursday 2nd April - End of Term One

Genesis Deadline 12 Noon Monday

Tokomairiro High School Newsletter...

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

Tena koutou katoa The first block of AKO weeks finished last week, and across the school many assessments have been undertaken during this time. This week we have a Year 11 Art trip and also a senior Agriculture and Food Technology trip to Central Otago. We look forward to hearing all about the trips upon their return.

Athletics Success On Saturday, a group of students headed to Dunedin for the Otago Secondary School Athletics competition. All students did extremely well, qualifying for the finals in their running events and smashing their personal bests! Our under 17 mixed relay team of Shilah Milligan, Ty Fraser, Natalie Dobson and Hunter Dodds came an impressive 3rd, with a time of 55 seconds, a massive achievement considering they were racing against boy-only teams. Other standout results included: • Tremaine Fraser: 4th Discus, 5th Javelin • Shilah Milligan: 5th 200m • Ty Fraser: 3rd 400m, 6th 200m and Discus • Thomas Lee: 6th 200m and 100m • Sioeli Pulu: 3rd Shotput • Hunter Dodds: 3rd 100m and 5th 200m • Andrew Scanlan: 3rd 200m Touch Rugby Our Senior A and Development teams hit the fields in Balclutha on Sunday for their second tournament. The energy was high and it is fantastic to see our players' skills and teamwork reaching new heights every time they play. A huge thank you to the staff who gave up their weekend to support our teams.

Year 13 v Staff Netball The atmosphere was electric on Friday for the Year 13 v Staff (and invitational) netball match! With nearly the entire school cheering from the sidelines, it was a high-stakes, fast-paced game. After a hard-fought and "mostly" fair battle, the score ended in a thrilling 10-all draw. It was a fantastic way of bringing the whole school together.

Community Connection Last Friday, a number of our Year 9 and 10 students volunteered their time to collect money for Child Cancer at Four Square. It is wonderful to see our ākonga giving back and supporting such a vital cause.

BYOD and Digital Readiness As we head toward the Common Assessments next term, having a functional, fully charged device is no longer optional - it is a critical requirement for learning. All Year 9-13 students are expected to bring their device to school every single day. We want to ensure no student is disadvantaged, so please contact the school office immediately if there are any issues with device access so we can assist.

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Wiener Schnitzel - Plain or Crumbed $24.95 kg Chicken Breast $20.95 kg

School Uniform With the winter chill starting to bite, it is important that all students stay warm while maintaining our school identity. A reminder that hoodies are not part of the Tokomairiro High School uniform and should not be worn. We have a variety of high-quality, warm options available through NZ Uniforms. If you need assistance with obtaining a winter coat, please reach out to us - we are here to help.

Turf Transformation Update Exciting news for our sports facilities! The turf for the main hockey court is officially packed into a container and is beginning its journey to Milton. We are expecting work to begin later this month, which will mark a massive step in transforming our school grounds. We are still pushing hard with fundraising to get the second turf installed alongside it, which will truly create a world-class space for our students.

Ngā mihi nui, Vicki Wish, Principal | Tumuaki

Herb & Garlic Sausages $17.95 kg To book in your homekill, call the shop or send us an email Check us out! www.miltonbutchery.co.nz or our Facebook page!

Public Health Nurse -Abby Brookland Available Tuesdays and Fridays at Tokomairiro High School Phone 027 241 1506 to make an appointment.

Bible Reading for the Week: “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth .” - 3 John 1:4

Attendance Matters

Attendance & The STAR Plan Supporting students to be at school regularly is our top priority. This year, we are implementing our new Attendance Management Plan, which follows a clear directive to ensure every student is accounted for.

A key part of this is the STAR plan, which focuses on identifying and removing barriers to attendance through early intervention.

In line with Ministry expectations, we will be following up on all absences strictly. Please be aware that contact will be made by the school if a student is absent, even if a phone call has been made, to ensure our records are 100% accurate. We encourage you to check the fortnightly reports carefully and contact us immediately if there are any discrepancies.

The full Attendance Management Plan is available on our website.

Update your contact details: office@tokohigh.school.nz

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Quote of the Week:

‘You can always tell when a man’s well informed, his views are pretty much like your own’ - H. Jackson Brown Jr

Kindo Community Shop

We now have an option for members of our community who do not have children at our school, to be part of our fundraisers and purchase items online in our Community Shop.

Currently we have back issues of the school magazine, and a link to sponsoring our turf. Watch out for camp fundraisers and other exciting goodies coming up!

Order on

Toko TV There’s no slowing the Toko TV crew down! They have started the year with two great clips - check them out by following the links, or search Tokomairiro High School on You Tube.!

Athletics Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRSM1aMOvjQ Peer Support 2026 - https://youtu.be/nWTnQsOm2fk

Genesis Deadline 12 Noon Monday

Community Casket Weaving

Last weekend a group from the Milton and Tokomairiro Community and surrounds gathered for the final weekend of a harakeke weaving course where they produced a full-size waka wairua/ casket in an 18 hour session. The course was held over five weekends every second week and guided by tutor Marcanui Taura of Taura Toi. The group, who started with varying skill levels, wanted to learn to weave a burial casket, two different forms of baby baskets, big carry-all bags, baskets for placentas, and clay flutes for pregnant whānau to play to baby. The aim was to have a resource in the area, a group of people who can come together when needed to meet the needs of their local community and was inspired by a funeral/ tangihana workshop funded by Tokomairiro Waiora.

The course was hosted by e Whare Puāwai o Tokomairaro and supported by funding from the Clutha Distict Council and Tokomairiro Waiora.

The waka wairua (casket) will be on display in the community once dried.

Milton Elder CARE Trust

We have started this year running and full of excitement.

During the month of February we have had the following activities: Alex Sinclaire singing, speakers from Clutha Views, and advocacy services, lunch out, a quiz day, and housie.

We are having an Open Day on Thursday the 26th of March, come along for a cuppa between 2 and 3:30pm and have a chat with us all.

We meet every Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 until 3:30 (Lunch provided). If you need transport call the number below and we will pick you up, for more information call Colleen (021 086 66054).

Museum & Information Centre

Visitor numbers have been on the increase these last weeks with folks coming from all regions throughout New Zealand and around the globe. Cyclists and their supporters continue to enjoy the trails and support local businesses.

On display this month is a selection of cameras and associated equipment and photographs. A group visit of Otago Settlers Assn members enjoyed viewing the Red Cross Quilts and all the other displays with a lot of great comments.

A recent donation of photographs from the family of the late Blair Read of the Queen’s visit and street parade has created much discussion, just who are those people in the pictures.

On the miltonmuseum.nz website you can now see a small collection of pottery we hold here. Go to Collections, explore collections, random images, this will bring them up. The Past Perfect program we use for cataloguing allows us to use this method of sharing. A learning curve for museum helpers here.

On 17th May we will hold the annual Book Sale in the Coronation Hall, we would be grateful for your support and donations of books are appreciated.

Toko Golf LGU & Putting1 Veteran’s Cup, Aotearoa Cup & Coronation Medal - 10th March 2026 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Jenny Good Margaret Cain Wendy Agnew Pam Keddell

96 - 20 - 76 111 - 33 - 78 97 -18 - 79 119 - 36 - 83

Putting; M Cain 33 putts Closest to Pin: Jeanette Jones 9 Holes:

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Medal - Areta 53 - 18 - 35 - Noelene 58 - 23 - 35 c/b Putting: Areta 17 putts

Saturday 14th March 2026 Nic Clark 72 - 6 - 66 R Stringer 85 - 17 - 68 M Harwood 84 - 16 - 69 E Meaclem 98 - 28 - 70 B Hill 86 - 16 - 70

Closest to Pin 9/18 2nd Shot: B Sheath Two’s; Nic Clark and B Cowie

News from the Trenches...

And away we go again highlighting the many adventures of the Milton RSA. Finally after a jam packed couple of months, I can take a breath to keep up with all the adventures going on. Next up is our Wild Foods Night on Saturday 28 March. If it's half as good as previous years, this will be a great night with plenty of surprises for you to try. Some people not initially keen on putting different things in their mouth, but once tried they always wanted more.

Coming rapidly is our traditional Anzac Day commemoration which over the last decade or so has brought together the community as a mark of respect and I anticipate this year to be similar.

We're almost at the stage where the scores will be covered for our Super Sports Comp which kicks off with addition of deception between the entrants when they play their joker.

Stress levels go up a few notches. Still waiting on the local Club Rugby Draw to be included. If it gets delayed I have a few curve balls lined up as a temporary replacement.

No real gossip this week as I've been busy with other adventures but I'm sure some mishaps or misadventures are around there for me to locate.

Take it easy.

- 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

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Public Notices

Public Notices

Milton Post Centre & Gifts 122 Union Street MILTON We would like to thank all our customers over the years that have supported us.

The shop will be closed from noon on Friday 27th March 2026.

The NZ Post will be at the Milton Pharmacy, 71 Union Street.

The Land Transport Motor Registration, Road Users etc will not be in Milton.

The shop will be open on Saturday 21st March and Monday 23rd March from 10am to 12 noon—come in and check out our half price gifts!

All gifts and greeting cards half price - come and get a bargain.

I wish to thank you once again, it’s a shame it had to end like this.

Anne & Staff

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Church Notices

Church Notices

Tokomairiro Co-Operating Parish 34 Union Street, Milton Sunday 22nd March 10am Harvest Thanksgiving Service All welcome!

Waihola Grace Presbyterian Church Sunday Morning Service 10.30am at Waihola District School Hall Cnr Chatham St and Kilgour St Pastor Alf Bradfield Phone: 03 417 4373 Cell: 027 230 8820

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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Health Services

Health Services

Milton Medical Centre We’re here for our Community Accepting new patients now!

At Milton Medical Centre, we are proud to care for our local community with a friendly, professional team including a Telehealth GP, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and support staff.

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

We offer a full range of general practice services, including chronic condition management, women’s and men’s health, sexual health, child & youth health, minor procedures, immunisations, and ACC/ injury care.

Visit our website for information about enrolling, a full list of services, after-hours service and our team: www.miltonmedical.co.nz Convenient location—easy parking Open Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pm To book an appointment or make an enquiry: Phone 03 417 8226 After-Hours Care If you need urgent medical assistance after hours, call 03 417 8226 and you will be connected to Ka Ora, our after-hours service.

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Tokomairiro High School

HORT SHOP OPEN WEDNESDAYS 1pm-4pm.

Variety of Plants & Shrubs Ready for Planting Now!

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Storage Units Available

Health Services

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Phone 027 364 6237

We are still happy to treat your ACC injuries.

Co-payment charges only $20.

For appt: 03 417 7066

CALTEX MILTON For all your fuel and lubricant Requirements -LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED -

LPG Bottle Refills & Swap a Bottle Caltex StarCash Gift Cards & MTA Vouchers

Open 7 days to 9pm 12 Seater Van for Hire

- Phone 021 532 104

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