2nd October, 2024 by Kris Simpson

O’Mathalon Brings Out Competitive Streak

Last week we held the annual O'Mathalon and added a Senior section for the first time. We also had some Year 6 students from Milton Primary come and join to make a Year 6-8 competition. Every competed really hard and there were some great individual team results. These will be recognised next term in Assembly. Over house points for the day ended up: (Scores are different as each competition has different questions and level of difficulty).

Seniors:

4th Malcolm on 11.5

3rd Ayson on 13

2nd Reid on 13.5

1st Ross on 13.5 (tie breaker)

Year 9-10

4th Ross on 14.75

3rd Ayson on 13.3

2nd Malcom on 20

1st Reid on 21

Year 6-8 (with Milton Primary)

4th Malcom on 10.5

3rd Ross on 11.16

2nd Reid on 12

1st is Ayson on 12

Ayson and Reid House recieved 400 House points for the day, and Malcom and Ross were joint third receiving an additional 200

A big thank you to everyone who was involved - and we look forward to next

2024 School Magazine

Orders are now being taken for this year’s school magazine. There will be over 75 pages of photos and stories from throughout the year in full colour a great momento of the 2024 school year. To order a copy, pay Tokomairiro High School account number 03 1736 0009803 000, using MAGAZINE as your reference. Cost per magazine is $20. Orders with payment due by Labour Weekend.

Dates

14th October Term 4 Begins

16th October Nathan Wallis

19th October Lake to Sea Bike Ride

Tuesday 22nd - Friday 25th October Year 7 and 8 Camp

Tuesday 5th November NCEA Exams begin

Genesis Office Hours Tuesdays 8:30-3:30 & Wednesdays 8:30-12 noon

Tena koutou katoa

Tokomairiro High School Newsletter...

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

Last week saw the end of what has been a very busy term for us. We started the term with a hugely successful Cultural Competition and the rest of the term did not slow down. We saw our Netball Team go to Tournament week, Year 9 and 10 students went to camp, the School Formal was fabulous, our Year 11 students completed many of the new look NCEA assessments along with a host of other events. Our staff and students should all be very proud of all their hard mahi during the term and I hope that they are all enjoying the start of a well earned break from school.

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Last week was Te Wiki o te Reo Māori at Tokomairiro High School. A huge thank you to the students in the Te Ao Māori and Te Reo Māori classes and to whaea Clare Healey for organising the events that took place during the week. It was great to see so many ākonga and kaiako embracing the spirit of the week.

Kia kaha te kōrero Māori.

O’Mathalon

Last Wednesday the annual O’Matholon took place. This was a very high energy event which took place over three rounds and it was fabulous to see so many of our students fully engaged in competitive Maths. It was also great the Year 6 students from Milton Primary School participating alongside our students.

A huge thank you for the Maths department for organising such a wonderful event!

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Lake to Sea Ride

We are once again very fortunate to be the beneficiary of the 2024 Lake to Sea Trail Bike Ride. The proceeds from this event are used by our PTA to help support all our ākonga both inside and outside of the classroom.

This year the ride will take place on Saturday 19th October. If you are able to help out on the day and have not returned the form that was given to students please can you return the form as soon as possible.

In addition we ask that every family supports the bike ride by donating a bag of small chocolate bars and a box of muesli bars. These need to be dropped off at the school office and we ask that donations are named so they can be ticked off.

Nathan Wallis

We are very excited to announce that Neuroscience Educator and former student Nathan Wallis will be presenting his talk ‘The Developing Brain’ on Wednesday 16th October in our school hall. This talk focuses on giving a quick

snapshot of brain development. During the presentation, Nathan will guide the audience through the stages of brain development from childhood to adulthood. He will reveal little tricks to make parenting easier, and help you open up communication with your child in a way that actually encourages them to listen, develop and grow.

Tickets can be booked by following this link: https:// www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/nathan-wallis-the-developingbrain-milton/milton

2025 Junior Course Selection

Senior course selection has now been closed and we will be turning our attention to course selection for Years 9 and 10 at the start of Term 4. All our Year 9 and 10 students follow a programme called Ara Tokomairiro. This allows students to create a bespoke timetable that suits their passions and aspirations while maintaining a strong focus on Literacy and Numeracy. The Ara Tokomairiro booklets will be handed out to students early next term. It is important that students and caregivers read the course information that is in the booklets carefully and if there are any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Enrolments for 2025

We are now welcoming enrolments for 2025 for students who will be in Years 7 to 13. Enrolment packs are available at the school office and enrolment interviews can also be booked through the school office

Nga mihi

Vicki Wish, Principal

Tokomairiro High School Hort Shop OPEN Wednesdays 12-4pm.

Vegetable Plants

Ready for Planting Now!

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.

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

Year 9 and 10 Camp

Recently the Year 9’s and 10’s attended camp at Tautuku. Each year group had three days at camp with a cross over day on the Wednesday.

Bible Reading for the Week ‘There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love’. We love because he first loved us

Year 9’s went down on the Monday and participated in activities involving the Nature Walk out to the beach, building bivy’s, Flying Fox, initiative course, walks and the bouldering wall. One group got the tyre off the 10 foot high pole to leave as a test for the Year 10’s. A newspaper fashion show was the highlight on Monday night. When we weren’t able to get outside the fire kept us warm and able to participate in inside activities. Wednesday dawned much brighter for everyone to do Abseiling and compass work.

The Year 10’s joined us at morning tea with a welcome. For both groups spotlight and the night line were a hit. Thursday saw half the group go kayaking and the other half at the Tahakopa Estuary discovering shells at the beach. We all met up for lunch and did the initiatives which included being able to get the tyre back on the 10 foot pole. A walk to Mclean Falls which was full of water thanks to the recent rain. The Year 10’s got to enjoy a Campfire before Friday and a big cleanup, beach walk and trip to Nugget Point on the way home. A massive thank you to the teachers and parents who came along. Without them camp experiences would not be possible.

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024

He mihi nui ki ngā ākonga i ārahi ngā tākaro me ngā kēmu mō Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.

Kei runga noa atu koutou!

A huge thank you to the students in our Te Ao Māori and Te Reo Māori classes for organizing daily activities throughout Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. It was fantastic to see so many of our ākonga and kaiako participating in the events and embracing the spirit of the week.

Kia kaha te kōrero Māori!

CO² Drag Racers

After the end of term Year 9 and 10 assembly, students got the opportunity to hold a drag race for their C0² powered racers.

There were thrills and spills but everyone had a great time watching to see which design was the fastest!

Market Day for Bull Creek

We are holding the inaugural Bull Creek Market Day on Saturday 26th October from 11am to 2pm at the Bull Creek Green.

We are fundraising for maintenance and improvements for the Bull Creek area.

Come on down and find those Christmas presents! We have arts and crafts, game/book exchange, and seedlings for sale. There is also a sausage sizzle, baking and coffee available for purchase. CASH ONLY

We will be hosting a Children’s Workshop - Come and make a Christmas Decoration

If you would like a table please book with Collette on 027 220 1101. Tables are $5 with proceeds donated to the Moanariri Crib Owners Assn.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Clutha Panel Repairs

• Chassis Straightening

• Structural Repair Centre

• Panel/Paint Repairs

• Plastic Welding

• Free Quotes/ Loan Cars

• Latest technology equipment & training for late model vehicles

Insurance work for all major insurance companies

NOVUS agents for all vehicle glass requirements

8 Frances Street, Balclutha Ph 03 418 0192

Friedreich Ataxia

Pre-loved Clothing Fundraiser

Friedreich Ataxia (FA) is a rare, inherited disease that causes progressive damage to the nervous system. It typically shows up in childhood or adolescence and leads to impaired muscle coordination (ataxia) that worsens over time. Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for Friedreich Ataxia, making research and support for those affected incredibly important.

FA often makes everyday activities like walking and climbing stairs difficult. FA can also cause life threatening complications.

To support research into Friedreich Ataxia and help those affected by this challenging condition, we are organising a Pre-Loved Clothing, Footwear, and Jewellery Sale. This event will take place on November 2, 2024, at the Tokomairiro Community Hub.

By purchasing items at our sale, you will not only find unique and affordable fashion pieces but also contribute to a cause that aims to improve the lives of those living with FA. All proceeds from the sale will go to research initiatives focused on finding a cure and developing better treatments for Friedreich Ataxia.

We invite everyone in the community to join us in this effort. Whether you donate items, or simply come to shop, your participation will make a significant difference. Together, we can support vital research and bring hope to those affected by Friedreich Ataxia.

For more information please contact Denise Finch on 027 434 4964 or come in and see us at the Hub.

Let’s come together to make a positive impact and support the fight against Friedreich Ataxia. See you at the Tokomairiro Community Hub on November 2nd!

News from the Trenches...

And away we go again as I'm sitting in the centre of intelligence on Sunday at RSA gathering information.

Our NPC Tipping Comp is rapidly approaching the end with this week being the last week to play your joker for double points. Make sure you check your entry forms as quite a few missed the King Country vs Nth Otago game especially Compo, Clegg and Old Man Jenkins being particularly upset. Our prize giving will be on Friday 1st November so I understand some of the leaders are feeling under pressure and stress levels increasing. There were some close entries to pick the score but no one getting the correct score. This $600 now jackpots to the end of year tour in November. We had a big crowd for our All Blacks vs Australia test match with Ivan winning the Corporate Box hospitality.

Our weekly Thursday night raffles having been going busters recently with raffles sold as quickly as I've ever seen. Everyone recently has clammed up this week to any potential naughtiness, so I'm having to go deeper to have some success.

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We farewell our trans Tasman ambassador this week as he won't be getting his full body search by Customs for whitebait as he failed miserably.

Keep it tidy!

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Daphne Lee Memorial Jug 25th September 2024

Best Nett over Field - Deanna Matsopoulos R/u to Nett - Margaret Cain 104-31-73

Stableford Div 1 Raewyn Devlin 33

Stableford Div 2 Helen Vollweiler 31

Longest Putt -Raewyn Devlin Best Shot onto Green –Cath Scott

Euchre

18th September 2024

Winner: Maureen (Owaka)

Loser: Una

Raffle: Val (Balclutha)

25th September 2024

Winner: Maureen (Owaka)

Loser: Trish

Raffle: Di (Balclutha)

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.

Youth United meets fortnightly on Saturdays during school terms for ages 10-18. Check out our Facebook page for events & times.

Saturday 5th October 1pm Draw - 1.30pm Start BBQ TEA TO FOLLOW

All members and new members welcome, bring along a partner or friend!

Wanted to Buy:

A set of Children’s Golf Clubs & Bag.

Phone

028 605 3089

Toko Golf

Twilight Golf 9 Holes

Wednesday Evenings

5:30-6:00pm tee off time

All Welcome!

Toko Golf Club, Back Rd.

Ear Micro-suction & Curettage Clinic

Toko Community Hub

Saturday12thOctober,9:30-am1:00pm

Phone 027-419-6463 for an appointment

RuthO'Neill(RN)

BULL CREEK MARKET DAY

26TH October 2024 11am-2pm BULL CREEK GREEN

for more information contact: collette Keenan @ 027 220 1101

The Daffodils and Brewery ruins at Weatherstons will be open Fri/Sat/Sun from 13th September to 6th October, 10am-4pm.

$5 pp, $2 U13, pre-schoolers free and $12 family of 4. Weatherstons Brewery and Daffodils Trust

Do you think you or someone you know could benefit from getting out of the house and moving their bodies? Or meeting some new people? Sendthemourway!

These are suitable for ALL ages and levels of fitness. Come along for some light exercise, stretches and a laugh.

Pet Services

Shaggy to SLEEK

Dog Grooming Service

Phone Robyn 027 359 1144 to book an appointment or email: shaggytosleek@gmail.com

Genesis Deadline 12 Noon Monday

Trades & Services

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.

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: 22nd October and 19th November ClinicsalsoavailableinMosgiel,Balclutha&Lawrence