Our students got the opportunity to participate in Have A Go week last week. This is run It gives the students the chance to play
BYOD for 2025
Tokomairiro High School will be moving to a Bring Your Own
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
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
12 Noon Monday
As we near the end of the school year, please remember to return any items you have borrowed or hired from school.
This includes:
Blazers (must be drycleaned, with proof of receipt)
Chromebooks
Library Books
Sports Equipment
Musical Instruments
Text books
Secondary Schools from all around the district, including Central Otago took part in the The students participated in Dodgeball, Pickleball, Boys Only Netball, Ki Rahi, Wheelchair Basketball, Rugby, Darts, Squash and 3x3 Basketball over the week, and those who took part thoroughly enjoyed the sports and the chance to work in teams made
2025 Uniform Information
For 2025, school uniforms items that are able to be worn are: Navy vest, merino jersey, Back Road jersey or older style school jersey (available through PTA) Black skirt, shorts or pants shirt, short or long sleeved checked shirt. (Please remember, on colder days, students are able to wear navy, black or white thermal tops under these)
Soft shell, or CODE waterproof jacket. Or plain navy/ black Black shoes with black or white socks, or navy stockings New uniform items can be purchased from NZ Uniforms in
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)
Tokomairiro High School
HORT SHOP OPEN
WEDNESDAYS1pm-4pm. Vegetable Plants Ready for Planting Now!
The last Genesis for 2024 will be printed on Wednesday 18th December. The office reopens on Tuesday 21st January and the first Genesis for the year will be printed on Wednesday 22nd January
Dates to Remember
Tena koutou katoa
Tokomairiro High School Newsletter...
SCHOOL MISSION: Inspiring Excellence in Education, in Character and in Life.
Last week was an action-packed one here at Tokomairiro High School and we have lots more planned before the end of the school year!
Year 9 and 10 Highlights
Many of our Year 9 and 10 students participated in the “Have a Go” week, organised by the Otago Secondary Sports Association. This fantastic initiative gave our students the chance to try sports like wheelchair basketball, offering experiences they might not have encountered otherwise. Meanwhile, other Year 9 and 10 students made great progress on our school mural, which is shaping up beautifully.
White Ribbon Riders Visit
We were also privileged to welcome the South Island White Ribbon Riders, who spoke to our junior students about the importance of respectful relationships. Their inspiring message left a strong impression, and the students thoroughly enjoyed the chance to check out the motorcycles afterwards. The Riders were full of praise for the respect and engagement shown by our students a true credit to our kura.
Highlanders Visit This Friday!
Excitement is building for this Friday, 29th November, when we’ll host the Highlanders! This is an amazing opportunity for students to meet the players and get autographs. Students are encouraged to wear their Highlanders shirts or dress in blue and gold to show their support.
Cups and Trophies Inventory
We are currently updating our inventory of all school cups and trophies from both the District and High School eras. If you have any trophies at home, please return them to the school office. Your help would be much appreciated.
Summer Reading Programme
This year’s theme for Year 9 and 10 is Read to Succeed! Students can sign up at the school library to borrow books for the holidays, boosting both their literacy skills and their enjoyment of reading. Mr D will be on hand to help students choose books, and there’ll even be treats for those who sign up.
Year 7 and 8 students are encouraged to join the Clutha District Library’s Summer Reading Programme, with chocolate rewards for participation! Librarians will visit classes soon to explain the details. Make the most of this wonderful opportunity and sign up!
Hall Upgrade Update
Year 6 Orientation Morning
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Last week, we welcomed our incoming Year 7 students for their orientation morning. It was fantastic to see their enthusiasm as they participated in mini-lessons in Art, Te Reo Māori, Homeroom, and Hard Materials. We can’t wait to welcome them to our kura full-time in 2025!
Genesis Office Hours
Tuesdays 8:30-3:30
Wednesdays 8:30-12 noon
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.
Exciting news! The new audio-visual equipment for our hall is being installed this week. Huge boxes containing impressive screens arrived recently, and we can’t wait to see them in action. A big thank you to TTCF for their generous support of this project.
Annual Prizegiving
Our Prizegiving ceremony is a highlight of the school year and an opportunity to celebrate our students’ achievements. Students should arrive by 6:30pm, and we ask the audience to be seated by 6:45pm. We look forward to sharing this special evening with you.
Nga mihi
Vicki Wish, Tumuaki/ 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 office@tokohigh.school.nz
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School Contact Details
School landline phone number 03 417 8620 School cellphone 027 268 3362
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
A Quilt’s Journey Home
A wonderful piece of history recently made its way back to us. A lady from Somerset, UK, contacted us about a quilt she purchased over 30 years ago at a jumble sale. Embroidered in 1916, it features names linked to the Tokomairiro District, such as Littlejohn, Graham, and McKechnie.
We are fascinated by this unique artefact and keen to uncover its full story. If you have any knowledge of this quilt, please get in touch to help us piece together its history.
Bible Reading for the Week
‘I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High. Psalms 7:17
Anyone Hungry?
Recently, our Year 9 and 10 art students have had a the opportunity to create food sculptures using a range of different materials. Some of them definitely look good
Below: Peter King (Year 9) puts the finishing touches on his noodles. The packet even includes the barcode!
SOUTH OTAGO’S TRAVEL PROFESSIONAL
Above: Birthday Cake by Bea Clarke (Year 10)
Year 6 Orientation Day
Last Thursday we held our Orientation day for our incoming year 6 students. The children moved around different classes including Woodtech, Art, Homeroom and Maori. It was great to see them all excited and enjoying themselves. We had a shared morning tea and a few icebreaker games too. We are really looking forward to having them all here
The Year 9/10 painting class has been working on artworks to donate to Daffodil House in Dunedin. This was organised by Craig McGregor who works for the Cancer Society and was picked up by our awesome students!
Mural Progress
Students have been making the most of the sunny weather, and have been hard at work adding colour to their mural. It is exciting to see the different pieces come together to create this vibrant representation of our school values.
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.
Genesis Office Hours
Tuesdays 8:30-3:30
Wednesdays 8:30 12 noon
Year 7 and 8 Science
The past few weeks have seen our Year 7 and 8 students learning about the human body in Science. We have explored the circulatory system and were fortunate to be able to do a sheep heart dissection to see some of the structures inside the heart. We are now learning about the digestive system and how we gain nutrition from our food.
Join the Clutha District Youth Council 2025
Science Block Upgrade
Work is well underway with our B Block upgrade. The windows have been removed, the rooms have been stripped out and asbestos cleared. About eight former students are working on the project and are now at the stage that they are running wiring for new lighting and heating, and installing new gas fittings. It is great to see how much can be achieved in just a few weeks. We are looking forward to seeing it progress from here.
Contact the Genesis Office for more information about advertising. Advertisements start at just $12, and can be run weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
Are you a passionate and driven young individual looking to make a positive impact in our community? We're excited to announce that the recruitment for the Youth Council 2025 is now open!
Who We're Looking For:
We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated young people, aged 14-24, who are committed to addressing key issues, advocating for change, and making a real difference in our community. If this sounds like you, we want you!
How to Apply:
To apply, please fill out the online application form at https://forms.office.com/r/NJVwDKSWsE
Spread the Word:
Know someone who would be an ideal fit on the Clutha District Youth Council 2025? Tell them to check it out on Facebook.
Questions?
If you have any questions or need more information, don't hesitate to reach out to Lilly at Clutha District Council lilly.paterson@cluthadc.govt.nz
News from the Trenches...
And that's the end of the footy season with Pick the Score being struck by George Henderson who was closest to the Italy vs ABs result. He is now walking around with a diamond encrusted walking stick.
The inaugural Darts Tournament has been approved and we are working on the finer details so look out for the entry form in the next few days. This sounds like a extremely fun event with plenty of interest already.
Our joker draw is getting up close to $3k to being won so make sure you are there on Thursday night to take your picks. Our Xmas Ham raffles are steaming out the door but I have been assured me there are still plenty of Hams to be won.
My spies have been out in force reporting latest gossip with a couple of prime stories being whispered to me secretly.
The first one involves a member who, while finished concreting and looking proudly at his achievement, drew his name in fresh concrete, unfortunately he spelt his name wrong and had to cover it up.
Second story involves a member who had car difficulty in Dunedin picking up a friend. Car failed to restart and after 10 mins contacted AA Road Service who were there in approx 1 hr, after a few minutes discovered the car wasn't in gear causing the issue.
Finally if you see a Maori fireman on Wednesday, give him a hug as he has another birthday and needs a fire permit for number of candles on his cake.
- Private Spike Pike
Toko Golf
Closing Day Tournament
Closest to Pin #5, 14:
Women –Ruta Reid
Men –Fred Taylor Longest Putt #9, 18: Women– Pam Keddell
Men Marty Clark
Well only a few weeks till Christmas which means our Christmas Bash is coming to you all on Friday December the 6th, with our 12 days of Christmas giveaways, raffles galore, great bistro meals available, and to top it all off the wonderful velvet voice of Henerae, singing all the songs we love to sing. This is a night for our whole community to enjoy so come along and join us for a festive night out at the club. It all kicks off at 6pm and we would love to see faces old and new, everyone is welcome.
We also still have spuds available for our spud dig so not to late to get one planted. Remember our Bistro is available on Friday nights from 5.30 pm, and children are most welcome.
Any inquires call the club on 034178456 or Sharlene on 027459596
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.
Public Notices
Public Notices
Bruce Community Calendar
DECEMBER—JANUARY 2025
Saturday 14th December A&P Show
Saturday 25th January 9am Blessed Box Cook
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
*New Jewellery & Wraps (Great Xmas Pressies!!) and much, much more!!
Keep your contact details updated!
Genesis Classifieds ...
MILTON BOWLING CLUB INC
CHRISTMAS PARTY & SPECIAL MEETING
SATURDAY 14th DECEMBER 2024
6.30pm at CLUBROOMS
AGENDA: Confirm Changes to Constitution and Travel Fund Followed by Christmas BBQ. ALL WELCOME
FREE! 2.5 Seater Couch 2m wide, .92m deep. Some wear. Two seat cushions plus four extra cushions. Ideal for bach, rumpus room or upholstery project. PICK UP ONLY! Ph 027 728 2346
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.
Balclutha
Windscreen N Glass
We are in Milton every Wednesday morning. For all your windscreen replacements, repairs and glazing requirements. We cover all insurance work.
For an appointment.
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 3rd December, 2pm-6pm
Open to all community members. For appointment contact: Ph 03 417 7430 or 027 232 3769 or office@tokowaiora.co.nz
Our upcoming clinics are: 17th December & 14th January ClinicsalsoavailableinMosgiel, Balclutha&Lawrence
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