Tokomairiro High School Newsletter & Community Noticeboard
Wednesday 28th August 2024
Cultural Competition
Last week we held our annual Cultural Competition. It was a fabulous afternoon and it was so pleasing to see so many whanau attending. It was also a pleasure to welcome students and staff from Milton Primary School, Waitahuna School and the early childhood centres to our event. Our students and staff put many hours into practising their performances and the standard of performance was high. The competition results were very close with Reid winning overall by only four points. A massive thank you to whaea Clare Healey for all her organisation before hand and on the day, and to our judges Jolz, Justine and Catherine. See results on page 3!
Genesis Appeal
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Genesis Office Hours
Tuesdays 8:30-3:30 and Wednesdays 8:30-12
Tuesday 3rd September Course Selection
Tuesday 10th September Parent Teacher Hui
Monday 16th– Friday 20th September Year 9 & 10 Camp
Monday 16th-Friday 27th September Enrolment Interviews
Friday 20th September School Ball
Left: Reid house captains Saffron Healey and Tane Nicol with their trophy.
Tena koutou katoa
Tokomairiro High School Newsletter...
SCHOOL MISSION: Inspiring Excellence in Education, in Character and in Life.
We have had a very busy week at school with Cultural Competition, Open Evening, a trip for senior students to SIT, several sports trips, the first of our new recognition badges being awarded and ongoing NCEA assessments.
Recognising Student Contribution
Yesterday we held our first assembly since our Cultural Competition. It was also a special assembly because we awarded our first awards under our new recognition system. During the assembly over 60 badges were awarded to our students that recognised their contribution to their school community, their perseverance and also their achievements in the following areas of school life: Academic, Cultural, Sports and Service.
Course Selection Evening
All our ākonga have varied and big ambitions for their lives after school. It is therefore very important that students choose the best mix of courses for their NCEA to help them meet their aspirations. To help students and caregivers to understand more about the courses we offer and the pathways open to students we will be holding a course selection evening next week.
Our Course Selection evening for NCEA courses will be on Tuesday 3rd September starting at 6pm in the school hall. During this evening we will explain the requirements for NCEA and give details on the courses that we are going to offer in 2025. Course booklets will be available on the evening and there will be the opportunity to speak to individual subject teachers about specific courses.
Haere Ra
Tiny’s Milton Butchery
112 Union Street, Milton Ph 417 8223
It is always a bittersweet moment when we need to say goodbye to a valued member of staff. Kath Hills has been a Teacher Aide in our kura for the past 10 years.
During that time she has helped hundreds of students with their learning. We are very grateful for everything that she has done for our students and we wish her all the very best in her new adventures.
Youth Search and Rescue
Applications for the Youth Search and Rescue program are now open for students aged 14 to 16, with the deadline for applications being 30 September..
Youth Search and Rescue is a 3-year program that combines weekly classroom-style learning with weekend adventure-based education in the outdoors to apply the new skills acquired. Youth Search and Rescue train, mentor, and develop our rangatahi to become the next generation of Search and Rescue and Emergency Management volunteers. Students will gain:
• Outdoor education skills, survival, leadership, and team capability and confidence
• STEM competencies and NZQA qualifications to complement in-classroom learning
• Opportunities for community engagement and contribution, either voluntary or career
• Achievement of the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards
• Advanced environmental sustainability and flora and fauna awareness
Open Evening
Last night we held our Open Evening for prospective students and parents. It was great to see so many families here. If you could not make the Open Evening but would like to know more about our kura then please contact the school office and we can arrange a meeting.
Enrolments for 2025
We are now welcoming enrolments for 2025. If you would like an enrolment pack they are available at the school office. For students who will be in Year 7 in 2025 we will also be holding enrolment interviews between September 16th and September 27th. Details of how to book appointment times will be available soon.
Survey
If you have the time, please take a moment to follow this link and complete a brief survey to assist the Milton Interagency Group in learning about attitudes in our community around activities for young people outside of school hours: https://forms.gle/jJ8otG5jF5APrg3D6
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From the workshop...
Year 13 students have completed part of this year's project. The work involved forming the curved sections as well as all the machining of the component parts. The macrocarpa timber was supplied by local saw mills at a very reasonable price - many thanks.
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
Hard Work and Commitment Awards
Following the Cultural Competition, students who showed the school values throughout the five weeks of practices were recognised. They were:
Ayson - Oscar & Aimee
Ross - Elsie, Caitlyn, Levi
Reid - Asher, Thulya
Malcolm - George, Neveah
Winners of the Cultural Competition were:
Waiata Tira - He honore: MALCOLM
Tokomairiro High School Waiata: MALCOLM
Tokomairiro High School Haka REID
Manukura Tāne: Millanian, Sioeli, Tāne
Manukura Wahine: Saffron
Overall house scores: Ross - 143 Ayson - 149 Malcolm - 168 Reid - 172
Seniors Visit SIT
On Friday, some of our senior students headed to Invercargill with Mr Simpson for the Southern Institute of Technology open day.
There were multiple areas to see, such as Business, Construction, Engineering, Hospitality, Vet nursing amongst many others. The SIT staff were welcoming and our students really enjoyed their day.
Bible Reading for the Week
‘Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice
Our winter sports season has come to an end for this year and we'd like to take the opportunity to thank those that give up their time to make sure that our students get the opportunity to play.
Toko Tane 1st XI - Clare Healey and Darian Murray
Toko Wahine 1st XI - Cindy Scoles and Sharleen Goodwin
Toko Kwik Sticks - Lyn Clark
Netball A - Erin Winder, Erica Milligan and Connie Scanlan
Netball Kokaho - Clare Healey and Julie-Anne Mallon
Thank you from the students, parents and school for your time and effort, that has allowed the students to be able to play this year.
We would also like to wish all the best to the Senior A Netball team that are travelling to compete in the South Island Secondary Schools Netball Competition in Christchurch next week.
s Saturday Market is Turning 2!
It's the Milton Saturday Market's two-year anniversary on the September 2024 and we'd like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who has come and supported the community market along the way. We wouldn't have done it without your continued enthusiasm for it.
So far, the market has contributed over $5000 to the Tokomairiro Co-operating Parish, for the use of their facilities, to help with their good work.
As you can imagine, there have been lots of changes and plenty of challenges getting to this point (like health crises, major roadworks and economic downturns) but those things come to an end eventually. It can be tricky to persevere through it with a smile on your face, but the stall-holders at the Milton market always manage it, no matter what is happening outside.
A big thank you to Leanne Burgess for organising the trip and giving our students the opportunity to explore a different tertiary option.
You never know who might turn up at the market; we even had a visit from former Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and local MP Ingrid Leary, recently. Chris enjoyed one of Milton Butchery's beef sausages, hot off the barbeque, with onions and tomato sauce.
Over the past two years, we have hosted over 150 different stalls. Some of those people are local and attend regularly; others come from the Clutha District, Mosgiel, Dunedin or even further away. A handful of North Island craftspeople, who heard about the market on their travels, have called in and set-up stalls when they were passing through.
There are over 20 stalls booked for our 2nd birthday market, including many stall-holders we haven't seen for ages. It'll be lovely to see what's new, and find out what they've been up to.
We hope you will join us to celebrate this milestone on Saturday 7th September, from 10am to 1pm, rain or shine.
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Quote of the Week: ‘Tact is the knack of making a point without making an enemy’ -Isaac Newton (1642-1727)
Hot off the press!
The Year 9/10 art class has been working towards setting up a print production line next week. Sophie Greer, Shannyn Ferguson, Lilly Taylor, Shilah Milligan and Olivia Bradley worked through the first run on Monday.
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: 24th September and 22nd October ClinicsalsoavailableinMosgiel,Balclutha&Lawrence
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 September, 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 SEPTEMBER 2024
21st September 7:30pm Taieri Mouth Social Club Bingo Night .Contact Angela on 027 305 4413 or email taierimouthcommunityinfonews@gmail.com
28th September 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. -JP Services at Milton Library 3pm-5pm
Every Thursday - Milton Community Shed - Bridge 7pm Coronation Hall
- Tai Chi - Milton RSA 1pm, ph 027 279 1602
Every Friday-Crotchet for Beginners 10am-11am Milton Library
First Wednesday of the Month - Lions Club - Business Meeting, 7:30pm - White Horse Inn -Lovell’s Flat Women’s Institute 1:30pm. Bryce Memorial Hall
First and Third Tuesdays of the Month Milton Cottage Craft Group meets at Tokomairiro Church Hall, 10am-3pm.
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
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.
14th September CACTUS Programme Applications Close
For a full list of the Bruce District's clubs and organisations visit www.projectbruce.org or pop into the Hub for a comprehensivepamphlet.
To be added to the calendar, please text 027 513 1775 or email brucecommunities@gmail.com.
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