Tokomairiro High School Newsletter & Community Noticeboard
Wednesday 20th August 2025
Genesis Genesis
238 Union Street MILTON T: 03 417 4483 E: genesis@tokohigh.school.nz
Yasuda Gakuen Students Visit Tokomairiro High School recently hosted four students (Anna, Haruko, Ryutaro and Shiei) from Yasuda Gakuen in Tokyo. This was the school we visited on the THS trip to Tokyo in July. The Japanese students (aged between 14 and 15) did some learning in Year 9/10 classes and enjoyed the spacious grounds and small classes. Haruko particularly enjoyed playing basketball with THS students. Although they were only here for two weeks, the students squeezed in a field trip to Dunedin where they walked up Baldwin St and toured the Toitū Museum. They also enjoyed buying some souvenirs - kiwi in all materials and sizes were especially popular! In the second week, they had a wonderful experience of farm life at Kate and Duncan Woodhead’s farm, and were lucky enough to hold a newborn lamb and watch an expert shearer, Alan Newby, shear some sheep. On arrival in Milton, the Yasuda students found the weather extremely cold but, by the time they were leaving, they had mostly adapted. Perhaps some of that was due to the warm welcome extended to them by our students and staff. A big ‘thank you’ to all those who supported the Yasuda students, especially the host families who welcomed the students into their homes and enabled them to feel comfortable in their new environment. We have already had an indication that we will have more Yasuda students to host at a similar time next year.
Meet the Candidates
7:00pm, Tuesday 2nd September at the Coronation Hall, Milton
Organised by Milton Rotary Club
Dates to Remember 25th -29th August Derived Grade (Mock) Exams; SISS Tournaments Week 2nd-4th September Common Assessment Activities 10th September Senior Course Selection Evening Friday 12th September School Ball
Mufti Day Friday 29th August Make your donation on our Kindo app! Scan the QR code or go to mykindo.co.nz to set up your account
Genesis Appeal For those who are wanting to make a donation to the Genesis Appeal, account details are: Tokomairiro High School, account number 03 1736 0009803 000. Please use GENESIS DONATION as your reference. Alternatively you can drop an envelope in to the secure slot in the Genesis Office door. Thank you