5 June, 2024

Boiler Replacement Progress Update

On Monday, 20th May, the old coal-fired boilers were finally removed to make way for the new wood chip boilers. This has been a long, drawn-out process that started at the end of winter 2021 when the Ministry of Education informed the school that the government had decided to scrap all coal boilers in schools due to carbon emissions. After much discussion over the next two years about heat pumps, wood pellets, wood chips, and solar power, a decision was made on behalf of the school to install wood pellet boilers and bring the pellets by truck from Christchurch. After the impracticality of transporting wood pellets f Christchurch on a diesel fuel truck (approximately 450km) when there is a wood chip manufacturing plant 2km down the road, it was eventually agreed to install two wood chip-fuelled boilers.

The original time frame for the removal of the coal boilers and installation of the wood chip boilers was to see the project completed by the end of March before the start of Term 2. Delays occurred, however, due to resource consents and an incomplete asbestos report.

With little progress made, it was decided at the end of March to install a temporary diesel-fired boiler. This boiler has been unreliable, often failing to operate on Mondays and cold, frosty mornings, leaving classrooms cold. Hopefully, now with all delays and issues resolved, it will be full steam ahead for the next eight weeks. Modifications to the boiler house for the installation of the new boilers mean they should be operational by August. Let’s hope the diesel boiler functions reliably in the interim, and we will address carbon emissions later.

Part of the old coal boiler is removed by crane in late May.

Uniform Reminder

Now that we are starting to feel the effects of winter weather, it is time to remind students of the uniform requirements. Softshell jackets are still able to be worn, or the new longer, waterproof jacket which is available from NZ Uniforms. Thermal tops are able to be worn under the polo tee shirts or checked shirts. These are to be black or navy. Hoodies and other non–uniform items are not acceptable. Students wearing skirts are allowed to wear navy stockings. There are some items of second hand uniform and new uniform pieces available at the school office, or you can join the Tokomairiro High Second Hand uniform page on Facebook by going to https://www.facebook.com/groups/1056602061990214. For any questions about uniform, please talk to your child’s dean.

Dates to Remember…2024

Wednesday 19th June

Indoor Bowls Championships Tuesday 25th June

Blue Mountain Sports Exchange Friday 28th June

Matariki (School Closed) Friday 5th July

End of Semester One (Years 9-13)/ End of Term Two

Tena koutou katoa

Tokomairiro High School Newsletter...

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

As we head into the latter half of the term we are experiencing cold mornings more frequently. There are plenty of warm uniform options available and students are able to wear thermals under their uniform.

Cross Country

Last week ten of our students competed in the Otago/ Southland Cross Country Relay. Our students performed very well. The senior boys placed 4th in their section and 5th overall. The girls placed 10th but gave it their all. The mixed team raced but unfortunately couldn't place due to one of the girls pulling out but did very well. It was an outstanding effort from all our students.

End of Semester One

The end of the first semester will be at the end of this term. All our year 9 and 10 students will be finishing their current courses as well as many of our senior students at this time. It is very important that students look at their subject choices for next semester and make any changes that they want or need to make before the end of the term. For our year 13 students it is a good opportunity to look into the entry requirements for tertiary courses and ensure that they are taking courses that allow them the opportunity to achieve the entry requirements.

Blue Mountain Sports Exchange

It has been a couple of years since we have had a sports Exchange with Blue Mountain College but this will be taking

place on Tuesday 25th June at Blue Mountain College. Our students are really looking forward to the day.

Emergency Information

Last week we carried out our Lockdown Drill, we are required to do this annually. This is the procedure that we have put in place if we are ever in the situation that we need to keep our students safely inside our buildings. Our students were all great during this practice and followed the instructions from staff impeccably. I am hopeful that we will never have to implement this for real but if we do I am confident that all our students do know exactly what they need to do.

Winter Illness

Knowing if a child is well enough to be at school Health New Zealand can often be a difficult decision to make. While we want all our students to be at school everyday, we do know that there are times when a student is too ill to attend. To help with this decision Te Whatu ora has released guidance for parents and school leaders on when it is okay for a child to still be at school and when an unwell child should be at home. The information is available on the Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand website; it can be found on the Childhood Illnesses page and covers a range of illnesses. If your child is too ill to attend school we do ask that you contact the school everyday of the illness

Nga mihi Vicki Wish, Principal

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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

TERM 2

RESULTS

HOCKEY

Toko Tane 1st XI vs Taieri College 1st XI | 4 1 LOSS

Toko Quik Sticks vs Taieri College 7 & 8 Blue | 11-7 LOSS

Toko Wahine 1st XI

FIXTURES

HOCKEY Venues and times TBC

7/6 Toko Quik Sticks vs South Otago Red

10/6 Toko Wahine 1st XI vs Columba Junior Navy

11/6 Toko Tane 1st XI vs OBHS Hoops

NETBALL No Games King’s Birthday Weekend

Year 7 Vision Screening—Wednesday 19th June

The Vision Hearing Technicians from Population Health, Southern District Health will be visiting Tokomairiro High School to screen all Year 7 students for distance vision.

If you do not wish your child to be screened please fill out an opt-out slip, which are available at the school office before our visit.

Bible Reading for the Week

‘Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me”.

- John 14:6

Year 9 and 10 Art Sculptures

The Year 9 and 10 class has completed a study on the Rayner brothers, ceramicists from Aotearoa. The brothers are known for combining two unlikely objects and merging them together.

Our line up includes:

Walking Fish” by Sophie Greer

Right: Mouth on legs” by Olivia Bradley

Above Right: Emoji Tractor Billy Mitchell

Left: ‘Snake in a Planter Box’ by Bea Clarke

Right: ‘Bear on a Hazardous Material Box ‘ by Shannyn Ferguson

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Rugby

Year 9 and 10 Poetry

Two uncivilized platoons

Fighting each other like wild goons

Just for a small oval ball

I feel like giving each one a ball

To settle the dispute for once and for all

Marshall Carr (Year 9)

Nature Green Native plants

Sun slowly rising

Trees slowing brushing by Sun glowing on flowing water falls

(Ruby McDonnell - Year 10)

Autumn

Chilly, frosty air; leaves falling to the ground

Brown, red orange and yellow; fluttering all around

All the leaves falling down like pieces into place

Netball

Quickly catch the ball!

Pushing, shoving, jumping and passing

Shooting for the goal

Cheering, celebrating, delighted and smiling.

Sophie Greer (Year 9)

Wild Horses

Neighing

Thundering hoofbeats

Mares and foals

Mane blowing in wind

Stallion watching over the herd

Bea Clarke (Year 10)

Catching fish

Flap, flop, I've been caught

Let me go! Please! Let me go!

Where am I going?

Oh no, frying pan in sight

How can I escape?

Bea Clarke (Year 10)

Autumn Poem

Toko Junior Rugby Club

30th May 2024

Rippa– Toko Blue

POD: Daisy Stevenson

Coaches Choice: Te Korau Hauraki-Joseph

Rippa– Toko Gold

POD: Madison Williams

Coaches Choice: Julian Kohey

Rippa Toko White

POD: Briar Allison

Coaches Choice: Sophia McSkimming

Year 3 & 4 Toko Blue

POD: James Toole

Coaches Choice: Braxton Annear

The warm breeze caresses the crimson leaves high upon the maple tree

The foggy air feels damp on my skin as crispy leaves scatter in my footsteps.

Down at the creek, water trickles peacefully over small stones and birds splash around in puddles.

Bea Clarke (Year 10)

Fish of the Day

Lake

Fish on

Rod is screaming

Catch of the day

Now you're in the hangi!

Isaac Foster (Year 9)

Hunting

Deer

Up hill

Gun is gleaming

Stag on the clearing

Get him,Hemi! Yeah bro!

Isaac Foster (Year 9)

Year 5 & 6 Toko Blue

POD: Max Stevenson

Coaches Choice: Aden Capon

TOD: Taya Robinson

Year 5 & 6 Toko Gold

POD: Adam Woodhead

Coaches Choice:

Paraurahi Hauraki-Joseph

TOD: Baxter Hayes

Year 7 & 8 Toko Blue

POD: Isaac Jago

Coaches Choice: Rory Lister

Toko Rugby Report

Last Saturday was one of the biggest days at Toko Rugby Club as we proudly hosted the 2024 Topp Cup matches. Thankfully the day dawned fine and calm for the majority of the day with a bit of wind and rain later in the afternoon.

In front of the biggest crowd seen at Toko for years Southern Region retained the highly sought after Topp Cup with a convincing 24 12 victory with Jared Hayes being a shining light. In the curtain raiser Southern Region won comfortably 51 19 with Toko's Lockie Finch and Dejay Kane putting in starring roles.

Toko clearly is the best place to host these types of matches in terms of grounds, facilities and importantly able to provide parking for what seemed like hundreds of vehicles. Well done to the Toko Committee who organised an outstanding day with smooth operation. Special mention to the Toko Junior ball boys who showed what a special club we have.

This week Toko Premiers are off to Lawrence in a must win match. Unfortunately Toko have a few walking wounded with at least 2 leaders injured for the rest of the season. My spies tell me Liam Gibson has been called up so he's looking to make an impact.

-The Judge

Sitting here at RSA gathering information around current happenings with my many sources of hushed whispering. You know this column always deals in facts.

This coming Friday is our Quiz Night raising money for the Swimming Pool project. We have the courtesy coach running so get your team sorted out and we will see who has the brains of Milton. Should be a excellent night.

We also have 25 Anzac biscuits on sale for $20 so get along to put this in your belly. Also we have $35 polo shirts which are the fashion accessory for 2024.

Coming soon we are having a sports competition vs Milton Fire Brigade so stay here for further details. Everyone around here goes quiet whenever I ask what they are up too, but this won't deter Private Spike from uncovering all the news. Stay close.

-Private Spike Pike

Tokomairiro Training Vacancy

A casual position has become available within our team. We are seeking a mature and reliable Tutor Aid.

The ideal candidate will need:

• Exceptional communication skills.

• A wide range of life experience

• High level of Literacy & Numeracy

• Full driver’s licence essential (manual)

• Availability at short notice

Please apply in writing to: Lynda Allan, Programme Manager Tokomairiro Training Milton

Email: lynda@tokotraining.co.nz Applications close on Friday 14th June.

Milton Elder CARE Trust AGM

The AGM is to be held in the club rooms, Union Street, Milton on Monday 24th June at 7pm. All Welcome.

Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances our Bistro kitchen will not be open on Friday the 7th of June.

We apologize for any inconvenience, but raffles, joker draw and membership draw will still be going ahead as usual.

Milton Sub Association Indoor Bowls

Interclub this week saw both Glenledi and St Mary’s with wins. Glenledi won all their games against Milton Country Club 9-6, 12-4, 14-3 and 11-6 and St Mary’s won 13-3 and 12-5 and a draw 9- all.

There is no Interclub this week, instead the annual Rep game against Taieri at Milton. Teams for this are:

 Graeme Hill, Graeme Thompson, Russell Copland, Sue Thompson.

 Alastair Allison, Barbara Read, Alex Benington, Alwyn Read.

 Peter Grant, Ray Low, Marty Williams, Lynne Copland.

 Murray Scott, Shaun Scott, Dave Findlay, Maureen Little.

10.45 am A Combined Worship Service in the Milton Church Hall followed by a Soup and Bun Luncheon(Note there will be no Service at the Waihola Church). ALLWELCOME

SUNDAY 9th JUNE @ 3pm

HAPPY HOUR AND BBQ TO FOLLOW APOLOGIES TO 0272433415

Milton Country Club memberships are now due. If you haven't received an invoice please come see us or email the club at admin@miltonclub.co.nz

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