We had a very successful Pride Month and Pink Shirt Day celebration on Friday. This was previously delayed due to sporting activities in May. A focus for the week was learning about bullying, the effect on others, and what you can do to stop it. This was very well received by the students. The Prefects coordinated a number of lunchtime events and as a result successfully earned $157.00 that will be donated to the Mental Health Foundation. Thank you for your continued support of these initiatives.
Student Attendance
Every day counts towards your child’s learning at school. Attending school gives your child the best opportunity to realise their full potential and do well in life.
Getting help if your child is not attending regularly
We know there can be important reasons why children do not go to school, such as long-term illness, bullying or financial challenges for families. If your child is affected by any of these, talk to your school first.
Your school will work with you to remove barriers to school attendance. There are many supports available to help make it easier for students go to school.
If you have more serious concerns, contact your local Ministry office.
Clean Up a Worthwhile Lesson
Last Friday during Period 5, the Year 7 and 8 students, along with Xavier, carried out a massive clean-up around the school and the local area as part of our Conservation Unit. The students were surprised to see how much they all collected. What a great effort!
Dates to Remember…2024
Wednesday 26th June
School Board Meeting Thursday 27th June
Mid year Reports Issued Friday 28th June
Matariki (School Closed) Friday 5th July
End of Semester One (Years 9-13)/ End of Term Two Monday 22nd July
Start of Term Three
Genesis Deadline 12 Noon Monday
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Tokomairiro High School Newsletter...
SCHOOL MISSION: Inspiring Excellence in Education, in Character and in Life.
Mānawatia a Matariki
Ka mahuta a Matariki i te pae, ka mahuta ō tātou tūmanako ki te tau
When Matariki rises above the horizon, our aspirations rise to the year ahead. This week we celebrate Matariki, the Māori New Year. This is a significant time for us all, a time to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the future. As a school community over the past year we have united and are working together to make our kura a happy and safe place for all our students to thrive in. I am so grateful to work with such a dedicated team of staff and for our students who continually amaze me with their successes. Next week we will be acknowledging the success of our ākonga in our end of term assembly on Monday morning. I eagerly anticipate seeing how our students flourish during the remainder of the school year and into the future. We wish our entire school community the best as our nation celebrates this special time. Mā te wā, let us all find inspiration and unity in the stars of Matariki.
Pink Shirt Day
Last Friday the school was a sea of Pink as we held our postponed Pink Shirt Day. It was great to see our school unite together and support this important initiative by wearing pink and participating in the activities that were held throughout the day. Our students raised $157 from the mufti day money which will be donated to The Mental Health Foundation. A huge thank you to Mrs McClure, the Prefect Team and helpers for organising the day.
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Our Year 7 and 8 students have been learning about conservation overrecent weeks. They learnt about the need to take care of our waterways to stop rubbish from entering ecosystems. As part of their topic the whole of Year 7 and 8 spent Friday afternoon doing a rubbish pick up around our school grounds, Taylor Park and also the Rugby Club. After an hour they managed to fill 10 large rubbish bags. The students took their mission very seriously and were quite surprised by how much rubbish they found!
Dress Swap
The School Ball is taking place towards the end of next term. This is always a fabulous evening but it can be an expensive evening for our students. To help with the cost and to make the evening more accessible to all students Madeleine Clarke, one of our Year 12 students, is organising a Dress Swap. However, for the dress swap to be successful we need help. We are looking for donations of dresses, heels, suits, ties and dress shoes of any size and colour. All donations can be dropped off at the school office and closer to the event students will be able to try on the items and hopefully find something new to wear to the ball.
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
Indoor Bowls
Monday was our first Indoor Bowls Championship.
Our students have committed to three month’s training in the lead up to this event. We had a staggering 18 entries from Year 7 - Year 13.
The students took part in three games of 30 minutes each with the top eight moving through to post-section knock out.
Our 2024 champion is Marcello Mapuranga Placido, who narrowly defeated Year 10 student Tyrese Gemmell in a nail biting final.
Well done to all who took part and a special thank you to Chris Moffitt from South Otago Bowls for running our event. Thank you also to our volunteers, Ray Low, Barbara Read, Mollie Tiffany and Greta for marking the games. We wish our team luck as they enter their next stage of training for the South Island Secondary Schools competition in July.
Hockey Festival
Last Thursday two teams of Year 7 and 8 students participated in the Hockey Festival run by Sport Otago. During the day the students played multiple short games of Hockey, with the last game of the day playing against each other. Thomas Clarke (Year 7) and Khan Armstrong (Year 8) said that everyone really enjoyed the day and they had the opportunity to learn some new skills.
legal requirements, contact our friendly team at (03) 417-8004 or email milton@sumptermoore.co.nz
Bible Reading for the Week
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint ’ Isaiah 40:31
Toko TV
Our Toko TV crew have been out and about capturing more of what makes our school tick.
Check out Episode 4 Cross Country https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=CS6W_I58ajk
And Episode 5 1st XV Promo Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GfUXZMDk4s&t=11s
Upcoming Air Quality Study in Milton
Have you ever wondered about the quality of the air on the streets and in our homes in Milton?
Recently, monitoring by ORC has shown that on winter nights Milton has some of the country’s highest levels of air pollution.
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) have joined with Otago Regional Council (ORC) to launch an in-depth investigation of air quality in the homes and streets of Milton. Dr Ian Longley will be leading the study. Ian is one of the world’s leading specialists on air quality in homes and small towns and has led many projects involving local communities in air monitoring. He also advises the Ministry of Education on reducing COVID-19 infection in schools. In July Ian will be installing air monitoring equipment in some homes and on the streets of Milton, so keep an eye out for it!
The project will be launched on 3rd July when Ian will be here to talk about air quality in Milton, and what he has learned from recent projects across the south. If you would like to learn more about this project, Ian will be holding an information evening on the 3rd of July at 7pm in the Tokomairiro Community Hub. All are welcome.
Second Hand Uniforms on Facebook
Tokomairiro High School has its own second hand uniform page on Facebook. There are a range of uniform items available, and members are invited to buy or sell their own items. You can join this page by following the link (https:// www.facebook.com/groups/1056602061990214) or searching for Tokomairiro High Second Hand Uniforms. There is also a limited amount of new and second hand uniform available at the school office.
Kale
Tokomairiro A&P Society
Winter Feed Competition Results
1st Jayden Tunnah 21.56 kgDM/ha
2nd B & S Bearman 18.2
3rd Scott Keinan 16.45
Swedes
1st Alistair Allison 23.1
2nd Craig Lister 19.25
3rd Dean Clarke 19.25
Fodder Beet
1st Nigel Woodhead 24
2nd Ross Flett 21.48
3rd Dean Clarke 20.1
Multi-species
1st Berriedale 15.12
2nd Nigel Woodhead 11.9
3rd Brad Williams 10.64
Conventional Hay Bales
1st Jayden Tunnah
2nd Kym Craig
Round Hay Bales
1st Grant Love
2nd Scott Keinan
3rd Nigel Woodhead
Baleage
1st HavelockPartnership
2nd Havelock Partnership
3rd Ross Flett
3 Heaviest Beet
1st Bonaccord Farms
2nd Ross Flett
3 Heaviest Swedes
1st Craig Lister
2nd Berriedale
3rd Alistair Allison
Winner of HJ Allison $500 direct drilling: Brad Williams
Toko Rugby Report
On Saturday Toko Premiers travelled to Clutha with a squad lacking in numbers and experience but still carried the Toko way with plenty of guts and resilience against a team looking for a championship. Clutha came out of the gate powerfully and had a strong 26-0 halftime lead. Toko responded with tries to Ethan Harrex and Kaleb Hayes to close the gap to 26-12 before Clutha went up another few gears to storm away with a comprehensive 5712 victory.
Fine efforts to Harry Greer and Shelford Meads the stand outs, but disappointed that not many Toko supporters were there to help the boys. This is when the need your support the most. Massive game this week as we travel to Crescent for the Eddie Scott Memorial Trophy.
Toko Seniors were looking at carrying on their sublime form for a third win in a row. Sadly they came up short vs West Taieri going down 43-19 with two tries to Bradley Frost and Tamati Orupe sitting down. So this team is getting used to the winning feeling.
Just a heads up that our last home game vs Clinton in a fortnight will be played early as it's same day as All Blacks vs England test in Dunedin. More details next week -The Judge
Toko Junior Rugby Club
22nd June 2024
Rippa– Toko Blue
POD: Chelsea Martin
Coaches Choice: Braxton Osborne
Rippa– Toko Gold
POD: Leo Mathieson Coaches Choice: Max McLeod
Rippa Toko White
POD: Maddox Stephen Coaches Choice: Aria Milligan
Year 3 & 4 Toko Blue
POD: Jacob Calteaux
Tackler: Reko Taupo
Year 5 & 6 Toko Blue
POD: Scottie Coleman
Coaches Choice: Lincoln Marshall
Tackler of the Day: Toby Milne
Year 5 & 6 Toko Gold
Thursday 20th
POD: Walter Clarke
Coaches Choice:
Clayton Wilson Taylor
Saturday 22nd
POD: Rose Cook
Coaches Choice: Arrie Burger
Year 7 & 8 Toko Blue
POD: Leon Healey
Coaches Choice:
Ben Scott
Defender of the Day: Oliver Foster
News from the Trenches...
Massive events have been held this week at the RSA so let's get into it.
Huge night on Friday with our games spectacular vs Fire Brigade going right down to the wire with RSA coming on top 13-11 in a nerve wracking contest. One of the best nights this year which is saying something as this is a boomer year. Thanks to the Fire Brigade for participating and I didn't need to flick the alarm in case they were winning. Congratulations to Bryan Forde for winning a rugby jersey that night.
Those that are booked on bus trip to Roger Mahan's Heritage Centre this Saturday will have to be there early. No later than 7am. Don't sleep in!
Our Sports Tipping Comp is coming to the crunch time and the prize giving will be held on Saturday 2nd August and I believe there will be a special presentation that night. You will have to be there to witness it. And this week for our Sporting Comp there is an added game Japan XV vs Māori All Blacks.
Also we have our annual All Black sweepstake where you enter a score for each test match. We also have raffle to win Corporate Viewing of All Black vs England test match on 13th July where you win refreshments and nibbles plus best seat in the house. So be quick to enter.
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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.
Toko Golf
19th June 2024
Second Round Nancy McCormack R Reid and P Keddell
Bisque Par
1st Kay Partridge 7up
2nd Jenny Good 2up
3rd Margaret Cain 1up
4th Helen Vollweiler c/b from L Day
*Closest to the Pin - Jenny Good
Milton Sub Association Indoor Bowls
The final week of play for the J. K. Clark Shield saw Glenledi come out the winners when they beat Moneymore three games to one, 7-3, 8-3, 8-3 and 4-9.
St Mary’s beat Milton Country Club also three games to one, 11-1, 8-4, 9-6 and 5-7.
Final points were:
Glenledi 10, Moneymore 6, St Mary’s 5, Milton Country Club 3. Glenledi will now play in the Club Champs at Lawrence on August 4th.
The games for the 2nd round cup will commence on 2nd July.
The annual quadrangular will be played at Balclutha on 29th June. Alistair Allison, Barbara Read and Peter Grant have been named in the team.
Peter Grant has recently been at the Indoor Bowls nationals played at Whangārei, he won two out of four in the singles, had a win and two draws in the triples and was third equal in the fours. Well done.
Euchre
12th June 2024
Winner: Maxine (Balclutha)
Loser: Lyn Raffle: Jan (Owaka)
19th June 2024
Winner: Kathleen Loser: Una Raffle: Di (Balclutha)
Genesis Classifieds ...
Tokomairiro Co-Operating Parish
Sunday30thJune
10:45am Combined Service in the Milton Church Hall (Note: There will be no service at the Waihola Church) 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 during school terms for ages 10-18. Check out our Facebook page for events & times.
Genesis Classifieds ...
Genesis Office Hours
Tuesdays 8:30-3:30
Wednesdays 8:30-12 noon
Matariki Wānanga
Learning and celebrating the meaning of Matariki Shared stories, performances, Matariki rituals and kai
Toko Rugby Club Saturday June 29th. Doors open at 4pm.
Please email events@tokowaiora.co.nz to register.
TOKOMAIRIRO A&P SOCIETY
WINTER CROPS COMPETITION 2024
Thank you to the sponsors of the competition this year:
• HJ Allison Contracting
• H&T Agrinomics
• Agrispray
• Advance Agriculture
• SJ Clark Contracting
• Ron Cowie Contracting
• Lister Helicopters
• PGG Wrightson, Milton
• Ravensdown
Split Blue Gum
Well Seasoned 4 years. Split, Ready for Sale $125 per metre. Contact Sara 027 252 0345
Tokomairiro Waiora Inc.
4 Shakespeare St Milton Free Nurse Clinics 2024
The Nurse Clinics provide a range of services including:
• Rangatahi checks
• CERVICAL SCREENING SELF TEST available
• Sexual health checks and contraception advice including emergency contraception
• Pregnancy testing
• Weight monitoring
• Blood sugar and blood pressure checks
• Heart, diabetes and breathing checks to identify risk of illness
• Chronic disease maintenance
• Access to Podiatrists
• Access to Dietitians
• Helping develop health plans to meet health goals
• Advice on who and what is available to meet people’s health needs.
Next clinic Tuesday 2nd July, 2pm-6pm Open to all community members. For appointment contact: Ph 03 417 7430 or 027 232 3769 or office@tokowaiora.co.nz
Bruce Community Calendar JULY 2024
27th July 9am Blessed Box Cook
Every Tuesday - Keep Moving Classes at the Gym. 2:30pm.
Every Wednesday Women's peer support group every Wednesday 2-4pm @ 61 Union St. Free sanitary products & pregnancy tests available. ALL are Welcome.
Every Thursday - Milton Community Shed - Bridge 7pm Coronation Hall
- Tai Chi - Milton RSA 1pm, ph 027 279 1602 - Brick Club - 3:30-4:30pm at the Library
First Wednesday of the Month - Lions Club - Business Meeting, 7:30pm - White Horse Inn
First and Third Tuesdays of the Month Milton Cottage Craft Group meets at Tokomairiro Church Hall, 10am-3pm.
Second and Fourth Thursday of the Month - Housie at Milton Country Club, starts 7pm. All welcome!
Third Tuesday of the Month - Rebus Club meeting, 10am, RSA Hall
Third Wednesday of the Month - Lions Club - Tea Meeting. 7:00pm, White Horse Inn.
Third Sunday of the Month - Milton Writer’s Group, 10-12pm. Contact miltonwritersnz@gmail.com
Fourth Tuesday of the Month -Community Sing, Heritage Church Hall at 7pm
For a full list of the Bruce District's clubs and organisations visit www.projectbruce.org or pop into the Hub for a comprehensivepamphlet.
Trades & Services Trades & Services
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: Tuesday 2nd July and Tuesday 30th July
JUNE SPECIAL 10% off Parts & Labour on Motor & Vehicle Servicing Call Hayden on 03 417 8135 ext 4 (Excludes WOF)
Clinicsalsoavailablein Mosgiel,Balclutha&Lawrence
New pricing for Casual Advertisers from 1st June 2024. Email genesis@tokohigh.school.nz for details.
