One of the walls at the proposed Dog Park which will be painted.
Creative Communities Scheme have given us a grant to paint murals on both sides of the block wall at the site of the Alice Muir is our artist. We need your thoughts. What should we have on these sides? We need to hear what YOU want. We will be up at the site on Sunday 27th October from 11am to 1pm, come up and we will show you our site plans and hear your creative ideas. Alternatively, you could drop your ideas into either the Hub or the Service Centre & Library.
Darts Success
Last Friday our newly formed Darts Team competed at the Dunedin Darts competition. It was the first competition that the team has entered. There were 16 teams in total and the pair of Hunter Dodds and Leo Lister made the quarter finals, while the pair of Tyrese Gemmell and Jackson Savage secured third overall. This is a great achievement and well deserved.
We currently have 14 players in our school squad and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for these players.
Sharp Shooters...Jackson and Tyrese with their medals.
A huge congratulations to Hunter and Leo ( Flight team), and Tyrese and Jackson (Sharp Shooters), and a massive thank you to Mrs Johnston for her input into the team.
BYOD for 2025
Tokomairiro High School will be moving to a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) system for 2025.
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.
Stars of the Month
Each month, we celebrate students who are showing our school values in class. These students are featured in a special display in the school foyer.
September Stars of the month were:
Shane Taylor- Digital technology
Kendra Clark- Senior English
Saffron Healey- Junior English
Keiran Haar- Music
Levi Campfens- Mathematician of the month
Wyatt Mallon- Artist of the month
Makayla Wills- Senor Scientist
Matthew Greer- Junior Scientist
Ryan Shanks- Hard Materials or Builder of the month
Hayley Andersen- Chef of the month
Jeremy Coleman- Values Champ
Jacob Booth- Social Sciences
Shillah Milligan- Kapa Haka
Kayden McDonald Rouse- Homeroom
Dominic Dobson- Te Reo
Joshua Osbourne- Te Reo
Daiha Coulter- Lawlor- Pe & Health
Cam Dunbar- Gateway
Micaela Laing- Gateway Congratulations to all these students.
DON’T MISS OUT!!
2024 School Magazine
Orders are now being taken for this year’s school magazine. Colourful pages full of some great photos, artwork and written work!
To order a copy, please pay online to Tokomairiro High School, account number 03 1736 0009803 000, using MAGAZINE as your reference. $20 per copy. You can also pay by eftpos or cash at the school office. Orders with payment due by FRIDAY 1st NOVEMBER.
Tokomairiro High School HORT SHOP OPEN
WEDNESDAYS1pm-4pm. Vegetable Plants Ready for Planting Now!
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Tokomairiro High School Newsletter...
SCHOOL MISSION: Inspiring Excellence in Education, in Character and in Life.
This week will be the last full week of the school year for many of our senior students who will be starting study leave next week. It is always a bittersweet week for our Year 13 students who are coming to the end of their school life. It has become a tradition in our school for the Year 13 students to dress up during their final days at school and I am looking forward to seeing what their creative themes are this year. Also this week our Year 7 and 8 students have headed off to camp. I am sure that they will have a great time and I am looking forward to seeing all the photographs and hearing all the stories on their return.
2025 Junior Course Selection
All students in Years 8 and 9 were given a copy of the course selection booklet. This is also available on the school website. Students will need to make their selection on the portal. There are a number of criteria that students need to meet when selecting their 2025 courses and these are clearly explained in the course booklet. If you have any questions regarding courses or the selection process please do not hesitate to contact the school.
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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.
Students moving into close-living situations
Meningitis is a potentially deadly disease that can kill in a matter of hours or cause lifelong disability. It can be easily spread in places where people live in close proximity to each other. To help stop the transmission of this disease Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Prevention Directorate Immunisation team are offering free meningococcal vaccinations for young people aged 13-25 years (inclusive) who are entering, or in their first year of residing in certain close-living situations such as tertiary education halls of residence or military barracks.
Eligible students are funded to receive protection from two vaccines which can be given at the same time. The funded vaccine for meningococcal B is called Bexsero and requires two doses given 8 weeks apart. The funded vaccine for the meningococcal ACWY is called MenQuadfi and only requires one dose. Both vaccines are usually given into the upper arm and can be given at the same time as other vaccines e.g. HPV and measles vaccines. For the best protection, the course should be completed before moving into the facility and is free from 3 months before moving in.
Vaccines are available through GPs, Hauora Māori and Pacific providers, youth and university health services, and some community pharmacies.
Tiny’s Milton Butchery
At the start of Term two this year the school successfully implemented the nationwide cellphone ban for students. It is a timely reminder that this is still in force and students who use their cellphones during the school day including lunchtime should expect that they will be confiscated. Caregivers can contact students via the office if necessary. Many of our senior students will be starting study leave soon and just coming into school for either exams or study sessions. During these times the cellphone ban still applies to all students.
112 Union Street, Milton Ph 417 8223
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Only $16.95kg
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Only $13.95kg (Real Value!)
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Check us out! www.miltonbutchery.co.nz or our Facebook page!
Congratulations to Sioeli Pulu (Year 10) who has a place in the Otago Maori Rugby U15 Taiohi Ki Uta team.
We wish him a successful season!
Public Health Nurse
Abby Brookland
Available Tuesdays at Tokomairiro High School in the Guidance Counsellor’s Office. Phone 027 241 1506 to make an appointment.
Nga mihi Vicki Wish, Principal
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
Get Pets Ready for the A&P Show!
The show is not too far away (14th December) have you got a lamb, calf, pet sheep or any other pet? Then why not enter it in the Children's Pet Section.
Entry is free and accepted on the day or online via showdayonline.
Don't forget there is also a section for the best dressed pet (any animal) and a section for the adults in your life to bring along their pet.
If you don't have a lamb or a calf enter in the Any Other Pet Class.
A few of the rules
• all calves MUST have a nait tag
• pet must be led by a child
What we are looking for is the care and attention you show towards your pet as you and your pet will need to complete a short obstacle course.
We also have a lamb and a calf drinking competition you will need to supply the bottle, teat and either water or milk (teats will be checked)
Judging is to be held in the Cattle Ring, pens are available.
Here are the classes
Class 2801 Pet Calf led by a child aged 7 and under Class 2802 Pet Calf led by a child aged 8 - 14
CHAMPION PET CALF
Class 2803 Pet Lamb led by a chi[d aged 7 and under Class 2804 Pet Lamb led by a child aged 8 14
CHAMPION PET LAMB
Class 2806 Pet Sheep CHAMPION PET SHEEP
Class 2807 ANY OTHER PET
Class 2808 LAMB DRINKING COMPETITION
Class 2809 CALF DRINKING COMPETITION
Class 2810 PET FANCY DRESS ANY ANIMAL
To be held in the main ring at 1pm listen out over the loud speaker for exact time.
SECTION 28B ADULT'S PETS
Class 2811 Adult's Pet - any pet showing best care and attention
Judging for this class will start on completion of Children's pet section
$3 entry fee
Sponsored Prizes
Looking forward to seeing you at the show with your pets!
How to get in touch
The Skool Loop app enables parents and whanau to send absence messages or make contact via phone, email or text.
Other contact details are:
School landline phone number…..03 417 8620, School cellphone…..027 268 3362
Email address office@tokohigh.school.nz
*Please email the office if you have any changes to your contact details so we can keep student records updated.
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.
For all your legal requirements, contact our friendly team at (03) 417-8004 or email milton@sumptermoore.co.nz
Bible Reading for the Week
‘I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty “ Revelation 1:8
Milton Youth Activities
Over the next few weeks we will be featuring groups and activities to get our young people out and about! To find out more, contacts are added for each activity, or you can contact Catherine at Project Bruce on 0272529058 or catherine@projectbruce.org.
Youth United
Youth United is a Milton based Youth Group run by Mount Zion Church. Youth United is held fortnightly on Saturdays during the School Term for ages 10-18 yrs. Start times may differ depending on the activity. Updates and activities are posted on our Facebook page “Youth United”. You can reach us through messenger for more information or: Contact Rach on 0210793745.
Milton Library
Kids Challenge: Every Tuesday at 3.30pm Try out a different kids challenge every week!
Crafternoon: (5-12 years) Every Monday at 3.30pm Come along and join us for some arts and crafts during term time. Contact 03 417 8109 for more information.
Tribe Dance Balclutha
Offering Hip Hop, Jazz, Turns Leaps Acro, Aerobics, Lyrical and Extension classes!
Contact: tribedancebalclutha@gmail.com
News from the Trenches...
And it looks like it all comes down to one game. This week the NPC Final between Wellington and BOP is going to decide our Tipping Comp. This has turned into one of the closest competition we have ever run with from what I understand potentially seven entrants within 4 points of the leader with the final game worth 5 points. So who can keep their never and who will choke!!! All will be revealed on Friday 1st November with the prize giving along with a hangi to provide plenty of good tucker. You can cut the tension with a knife, you only have to see how stressed the leaders are. Just a reminder that the Melbourne Cup is rapidly approaching and the RSA is the best venue to watch this great race. So come along on first Tuesday in November. Also we have our Xmas Ham raffles available so get your numbers chosen. Speaking of that, I was at the Warehouse on Sunday and they had Xmas decorations!!! What the heck, it's still October.
Reminder to come along and watch ABs vs Japan on Saturday at 5 30pm with pick the score jackpot still available to be won. It's over $600 at present. Finally we are looking for interest for a breakfast on Sunday 9 November as ABs vs Ireland are being played. Sounds like an excellent idea to start the day. Put your name down at RSA.
Our membership is continuing to grow as it's clearly the No 1 social establishment in South Otago so welcome to those, especially Peter Pettigrew who looks like a dangerous character. See you all there.
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Milton
Toko Golf
CLEANER WANTED - Toko Gym
For details, email Lily at tokogym@gmail.com
Milton Community Health Trust
PART TIME CLERICAL ASSISTANT
The Part Time Clerical Assistant role is a job share position and is usually 4 hours a day from 11.30am to 4.00pm, two days per week. Due to the nature of the position, on occasion the employee will be required to work increased hours to provide leave cover. These hours shall not be unreasonable however flexibility is an expectation of this position.
The successful applicant would also need to be able to work during school holidays as our organisation does not have an annual closedown period.
Attributes:-
• Pleasant and welcoming communication style
• Organisational skills
• Speed and proficiency with typing i.e Microsoft Word & Excel
• Confidentiality skills essential
• Initiative and ability to work unsupervised
• Willingness to learn and undertake training where needed
• Current Drivers Licence and ability to pass a Police Vetting check
• Adaptability - as the role is varied including learning the Administrator role
Experience with Payroll and Accounting Software would be an advantage.
For an Application Form and a Job Description please phone Leeanne on (03) 417 4399 or email admin@milcomhealth.nz
Please do not apply before reviewing the Job Description. Applications close Friday, 8th November 2024.
Wednesdays 6:30pm in the High School Gym.
$75 for 6 Classes or $14 for one off.
Come along for a fun packed sweat sesh full of variety!
Genesis Classifieds ...
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WANTED!
We are looking for a three bedroom house to rent in the Milton area.
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.
MILTON COMMUNITY HEALTH TRUST Annual General Meeting
7.00pm on Tuesday, 19th November 2024 at the Milton St John Ambulance Rooms
One position has become vacant for nomination this year on the Board’s stand-down rotation policy – Julie Rutherford is due to stand-down from the Board and is offering herself for re-election. Members of the public who may be interested in standing for the Board are encouraged to speak to one of the current board members or the Nurse Manager, Dale Wyber.
An information pack including the Job Description and nomination papers is available from the Milton Community Health Trust Office: 7 Eden Street, Milton. Phone: (03) 417 4399
Email: admin@milcomhealth.nz
The time commitment for this Board is approximately three hours per month.
Nominations must be received in writing at the Trust’s office, signed by a proposer and seconder, and carrying the nominee’s consent, by Friday, 8th November 2024.
Elections will be held at the AGM on Tuesday, 19th November 2024.
Current Board Members:
Helen Vollweiler (Chair) 027 662 0544
Kerry Dowling (Vice Chair) 417 8004
Chris London 417 7974
Justin Geddes 027 487 6487
Toni Marr toni_marr@yahoo.com
Oli Blackbourn 027 354 0519
Julie Rutherford 027 212 3436
For further information contact Dale Wyber, Nurse Manager on (03) 417 4399 or 027 417 8861.
FRIENDSHIP GROUP
We meet every Friday in the old Senior Citizen’s
Contact the Genesis Office for more information about advertising. Advertisements start at just $12, and can be run weekly, fortnightly or monthly. If you need help creating an ad - just ask!!
Genesis Office Hours
Tuesdays 8:30-3:30 Wednesdays 8:30-12 noon
Take a Kid Fishing Competition
27th October
Weigh-in 4pm LAC and Weatherston-Creek
1 Harrington Street Goldpark Campground Lawrence Prizes for Eels, Yabbies, Perch and Trout Spot Prizes!
Entries to bailey.one@xtra.co.nz
$10 entry, $20 family
Account number: Weatherson Creek Ltd
12 3150 0317365 000
MILTON BRIDGE CLUB INC. AGM
Thursday 7th November
6.45pm at the Club Rooms, Union Street, Milton Social Bridge to Follow
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: 19th November & 17th December.
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TV’s, PC’s, WiFi & HiFi Service & Repairs, Security Cameras & Video Doorbells
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.
