26th March 2025 by Kris Simpson

E: genesis@tokohigh.school.nz

Otago Secondary School Bowls Championship 2025

On Sunday, 23rd March, 24 enthusiastic students gathered at the Milton Bowling Club to compete in the Otago Secondary School Bowls Championship. With 12 teams playing under the Hong Kong Pairs format, the event saw strong representation from Tokomairiro High School, Logan Park High School, Kings High School, and Columba College. Although students from Bayfield High School, South Otago High School, and St Clair Primary had initially signed up, unforeseen scheduling conflicts

A notable presence came from Logan Park High School, led by Dan Greer, who brought a large contingent of students. Many of these students had previously trained indoors, making this their first experience competing on an outdoor green. Despite morning rain, spirits remained high, and players delivered some spectacular performances, showcasing the promising future of

A special congratulations to our overall winning team of: Dylan Carr (Tokomairiro High School/Waihola Bowling Club) and up were Hunter Dodds (Tokomairiro High School) and Jake Ward (Kings High School/Caversham Bowling Club), who

A huge thank you to the Milton Bowling Club for hosting the event and to all the volunteers whose dedication and support ensured the tournament ran smoothly. Your efforts continue to foster the growth and enthusiasm for bowls among our young competition in future events!

Impressive Attendance Rates

A few weeks ago, Mrs Wish shared how proud we were that Tokomairiro High School’s attendance had been above both the Otago secondary school average and the national average every single day in the first month of the school year. She is delighted to say that this trend has continued! Regular attendance is key to student success, so a huge thank you to our students and whānau for making it a priority.

Dates to Remember

Tuesday 1st April

PTA AGM

Friday 4th April

Swimming Sports

Friday 11th April

Last day of Term One

Monday 28th April

Term Two begins

Left: Tokomairiro High School’s enthusiastic bowls team. Above: Overall winners, Dylan Carr and Addison Johnston from Tokomairiro High School.

Tena koutou katoa

Tokomairiro High School Newsletter...

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

With just under three weeks before the end of term, our Year 7 and 8 students have headed off to camp today. I’m looking forward to hearing about their adventures when they return. Entries are now open for our final major house competition of the term Swimming Sports which will take place on Friday, 4th April.

Bowls Success

On Sunday, we entered a large group of students into the Otago Secondary Schools Outdoor Bowls Championship at Milton Bowls Club. Despite the rain, all of the students persevered and played exceptionally well. It was a hugely successful day for our kura, with Tokomairiro students placing first, second, and third! A huge thank you to Kylie Johnston for her time organising the event and training the players, as well as to the members of Milton Bowls Club who provided incredible support both on the day and in the lead-up to the competition.

Staff Professional Development

Learning at Tokomairiro High School isn’t just for our ākonga. This term, our kaiako have engaged in a wide range of professional development, from accelerating progress in literacy and numeracy to deepening their knowledge of specific learning needs. This week, Whaea Clare is travelling to Waitangi to take part in a national wānanga run by the Māori Achievement Collaborative. Whenever our teachers attend professional development, they return with fresh ideas on how we can enhance learning in our kura.

Articles and Reports

The 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.

Tiny’s Milton Butchery

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BBQ Steak

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400g Bacon Packs

$8.95 each

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Public Health Nurse

Abby Brookland

Available

Tuesdays and Fridays at Tokomairiro High School

Phone 027 241 1506 to make an appointment.

Tokomairiro High School

HORT SHOP

OPEN

WEDNESDAYS1pm-4pm. Variety of Plants & Shrubs Ready for Planting Now!

Artificial Turf – Help Us Bring It Back

Many of you will know that our artificial turf was damaged beyond repair last year after being lifted by strong winds. Unfortunately, the underlay had shrunk, making it impossible to reinstall.

We have received quotes for a new turf with a 25-year lifespan, but it comes at a significant cost. Right now, we don’t have the funds to cover the full cost, so we will need to fundraise.

This turf has been a hugely valuable facility for both our students and the wider community, and we’re committed to replacing it. If you or someone you know would like to help bring this vision to life, please reach out to us we’d love to hear from you.

Keeping Warm in Autumn

As the mornings get cooler, now is a good time to check that students have the right warm uniform options.

• Approved jackets: Soft shell, Code sideline jacket (NZ Uniforms), or a plain black or navy jacket

• KidsCan jackets: Available for those who need them just let us know

• Navy vest, merino jersey, Back Road jersey or older style woollen school jersey (available through PTA for $20)

Hoodies are not part of the uniform and won’t be permitted at school.

If you have any short-term uniform concerns, please get in touch we’re happy to help.

Join Our Wonderful PTA!

The Tokomairiro High School PTA is a vital part of our kura, providing invaluable financial assistance to our students. Whether it’s subsidies for camps and trips or funding for essential equipment, their support makes a huge difference every student benefits!

We are always keen to welcome new members. The PTA AGM will be held on Tuesday, 1st April a great opportunity to get involved. If you’d like to be part of this amazing group, please come along!

Ngā mihi nui, Vicki Wish, Principal

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

Celebrating St Patrick’s Day

Last Friday, the school was awash with green as we celebrated St Patrick’s Day a little late.

Alongside the mufti day, the student events team sold pies and ginger beer, raising $160 for Red Cross. Ka pai to everyone involved!

English Department Book Amnesty

Please could all students who have attended recently ensure that all text books and reading books have been returned to school. In particular we are seeking copies of the following texts: ‘The Land’ by Mildred D Taylor; ‘Better the Blood’ by Michael Bennett; "Shooting Stars" by Brian Faulkner and "Maus" by Art Spiegelmann.

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

Bible Reading for the Week

“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest! ” - Luke 19:38

Students Enjoying New Science Labs

This week the Science department have been able to move back into our renovated Science labs. It is so nice to have new tables, new chairs, and much more light in through our new windows.

With brand new tables it was the perfect opportunity for the Year 11 Agricultural and Horticultural Science class to make ruminant and monogastric digestive systems out of playdoh. We have been learning about the parts of digestive systems and what each of them does.

8:30-3:30

8:30-12 noon

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Quote of the Week: ‘Correct me if I’m wrong, but hasn’t the fine line between sanity and madness gotten finer?’ -George Price

Apple Crumble Inspiration!!

Enough to get your mouth watering photos below from 7/8Gig making Apple Crumble. Just add cream or ice cream and enjoy!!!

Whatever the Weather

Last week the SPEC class hosted Scott Martin, Enviroschool Officer at the Clutha District Council, for a Q & A session and Mrs Mickey, one of our Science teachers. Between the two, our students were able to learn about weather patterns, extreme weather events, how to stay safe and how to read a weather map. A lot of learning and a lot of great conversations!

Thank you to both Scott Martin and Mrs Mickey for sharing

Art in Architecture

Reily Mathieson (Year 12) shares his start to the year in Level 2 Painting. Reily is looking at architecture with a European theme and worked from Giorgio di Chirico as a starting point.

Using watercolours, acrylics, pencil and oil sticks, Reily has managed to show traditional compositions with his own colour palette. Genesis Deadline 12 Noon Monday

Milton Sub Association Indoor Bowls

Another good night was held last Wednesday night. After three games Barbara Read and Alex Benington come out the winners with three wins and an aggregate score of 22, with Alastair Allison and Elizabeth Read as runners up with two wins and an aggregate score of 30.

News from the Trenches...

Last Friday night we held our Darts Competition prize giving which had been delayed through situations beyond our control. However there was a large raucous crowd there that wanted to relive one of our many highlights of 2025. Lammy The Enforcer Moana and Ivan STORM BRINGER Mason received the major prizes along with best costume for entrants and supporters.

This coming Saturday the Patriots Motor Cycle Club who are holding a run leaving Mosgiel RSA and ending up at Milton RSA. This crew do an awesome job at raising money for charity.

Also for those with a sweet tooth, we have our Easter raffles underway and these are definitely very popular with members buying multiple tickets, don't think they are for sharing!!

We are also having our Poppy Day on 11th April so look out for our handsome volunteers around town. All donations greatly appreciated.

Round 1; B. Read 7, A. Allison 5. Peter Grant, Eunice Benington, David Cook 5, Alwyn Read, Raymond Perry 3. Round 2; B. Read 9, P. Grant 0. A. Allison 11, A. Read 1. Round 3; B. Read 9, A. Read 5. A. Allison 14, P. Grant 1. It was decided that the Milton Sub Assn would open for the season and with a snowball tournament on the 15th April at the Milton Bowling Club. Bridge

There has been so much happening at RSA there has been no room for gossip which I know members enjoy reading apart from the subjects concerned. However I've heard of people keen on getting to RSA, but there was a member who recently received a speeding ticket in their haste to get home. Finally another member dived into the Clutha river, perhaps practicing for the Olympics Diving or Swimming team, trying to rescue some whitebait gear. Our members always go the extra length!!!

- Private Spike Pike

Toko Golf Club

Lance Calder Memorial 50th Anniversary 22nd March 2025

Two Man Ambrose

Marty Clark & Nic Clark

65-3.5-61.5

Brian Cowie & Lammie Moana 71-9-62

Keith Haslemore & Melvin Cain 73-10.75-62.25

Rodger Calder & Jason Calder 69-6.5-62.5

Lex Adam & Mark Adam

-8.5-63.5

Phil Calder & Sam Calder 75-11.25-63.75

Tom Condon & Murray Mead 71-6.5-64.5

Twos:

Nic & Ed (2), Phil & Sam, Rodger & Jason, Tom & Murray, Longest Putt 9/18: Brian Cowie

The extended Calder family came to golf, and supplied table platters and a BBQ to celebrate which was appreciated by all present.

National Teams - 11th and 15th March

Best Nett 1st J Good 89 –18-71

2nd D Kennedy 112-38-74

3rd L Day 91-16-75

4th R Devlin 84-8-76c/b

1st Reserve J Clark 122-46-76

2nd Reserve L Lister 111-31-80

Balls: P Keddell 107-38-69c/b J Jones 104-35-69 J Good 89-18-71

Nearest the pin: Helen Vollweiler

Church Notices

Tokomairiro Co-Operating Parish

Sunday 30th March 10:00am A Combined Service in the Milton Church Hall Allwelcome!

WeareaChristianFaithBiblebasedChurch

Sunday Service 10am 110 Union Street All Welcome! For information, follow us on Facebook or call 021 249 6312

Euchre

12th March 2025

Winner: Raelene Loser: Moira

Raffle: Moira

19th March 2025

Winner: Kathleen Loser: Loraine Raffle: Raelene

Toko Rugby Report

On Saturday Toko looked at achieving a double header ambush with both the Seniors and Premiers taking on their West Taieri opponents.

Toko Seniors went through first and put up an excellent effort before finally succumbing 26-5 to a pretty slick West Taieri team. The signs are looking extremely promising with this young Toko Seniors squad this season and I envisaged they will be winning quite a few games this year.

Toko Premiers went with the hope of pig hunting vs West Taieri. By halftime they had put in a huge first half effort where they dominated territory but couldn't quite get the rewards they deserved. Halftime score was 17-14 to West Taieri with Dion Shaw and Scott Anderson scoring tries for Toko, was the ambushed happening??

West Taieri lifted their performance in the second half to run out 47-14 winners but the final score definitely flattered the home team. For Toko, Dylan Greer and Kaleb Shaw put in huge performances while McLeod Glaister and Deejay Kane showed skills in the backs.

Next week Toko Premiers take on Valley at home hopefully, by the time you read this, Clinton have managed to get themselves a team. Things are currently up in the air.

-The Judge

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Notices

WANTED: Any offcuts of smooth lino. Can pick up around Milton/ Clutha area. Phone/ text 027 304 0780.

Youth United meets fortnightly on Saturdays in term time for ages 10-18. Check out our Facebook page for events & times. Public

Notices

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.

Genesis Advertising

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Advertisements start at just $12, and can be run weekly, fortnightly or monthly. Email genesis@tokohigh.school.nz

Next clinic Tuesday 1st April, 2pm - 6pm

Open to all community members. For appointment contact: Ph 03 417 7430 or 027 232 3769 or office@tokowaiora.co.nz

Garage Sale

Saturday 29th March

9:30 - 3:00

44 Ajax St, Milton

Lots of household items!

9 & 11 Shakespeare Street Milton 9:30am Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March Ph034174161

What’sOnattheGym?

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

Trades & Services

At the Tokomairiro Community Hub 61 Union Street, Milton Pleasecalluson034781030 toarrangeanappointment. Our upcoming clinics are: Tuesday 8th April and Tuesday 6th May Clinicsalsoavailablein Mosgiel,Balclutha&Lawrence

Bruce Community Calendar APRIL 2025

Milton Museum - ANZAC display

2nd April Lovell’s Flat Women’s Institute Meeting 1:30pm

17th April Great Toko Easter Hunt 4:30-5:30, $5

25th April ANZAC Service at Lovell’s Flat Cenotaph 9am

Wednesdays WOMEN'S SPACE at the Toko Hub 2-4pm

Thursdays MILTON COMMUNITY SHED behind the Showgrounds

BRIDGE at the Coronation Hall 7pm

TAI CHI at the Milton RSA, 1pm, ph 027 279 1602

Fridays @ the Library CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS 10-11am

Friendship Group meets at 1:30pm at old Senior Citizens Rooms. Ph Christine 021 028 46101

Children&Youth

Every Monday 3:30-4:30 Crafternoon (5-12 yrs) Milton Library

Every Tuesday 3:30-4:30 Kids Challenge –Milton Library

Every Wednesday 10am-11am –Lovell’s Flat Playgroup, Bryce Memorial Hall

Every Thursday 10:30-11:30 Toddler Time-Milton Library

Thursday and Fridays, term time. 9.30-12.30 Playgroup, come along with your tamaiti for some play and hot coffee, free, under 5yr Olds, @ Te Whare Puāwai, 34 Spenser Street.

For the full calendar, visit www.projectbruce.org/community-calendar