Tokomairiro High School Newsletter & Community Noticeboard
Wednesday 8th October 2025
Genesis Genesis
Otago Māori-ki-uta Rugby Tournament
In the last week of the school holidays, Dion Nichol, Sioeli Pulu, Millanian Potae, Tremaine Fraser, Tukahia Morton, and Niko Coleman proudly represented Ōtakou-ki-uta Māori Rugby at this year’s tournament in Christchurch. The event brought together Māori rugby teams from across Te Waipounamu, celebrating both skill and culture. Our boys showed great teamwork, determination, and pride in their heritage throughout the competition. Millanian scored a very good try in their first game in wet, trying conditions to beat the Tasman team by 28 points. The U15 boys were up against big, strong, fast lads also but enjoyed the experience of meeting new people Ka mau te wehi e tama mā, you represented your whānau, school, and community with mana!
Millanian (left) and Sioeli (right) put their skills to the test in wet conditions.
238 Union Street MILTON T: 03 417 4483 E: genesis@tokohigh.school.nz
Milestone for Bruce Community Facility
A much-anticipated milestone has been reached, with Council awarding a $17.75M physical works contract to Calder Stewart for construction of the Bruce community facility. ‘The Elsie Stewart Community Library and Pool’, named in honour of the late Mrs Stewart’s outstanding contributions to the community, is designed to be a place for everyone. The facility will offer a wide range of services all year round for the greater Milton and Bruce community from swimming lessons and competitions through to digital help, library programmes and celebrating local history. It will be a central point for connection, knowledge, health and leisure. As decided in Council’s December 2024 decision meeting, the approved budget of $19.4M covers all aspects of the overall project including construction and carparking and includes $6.4M of grants and other funding, leaving $13M to be funded by rates. Council decided that this $13M will be interest-only for a period of 2 years to reduce the rates impact. Mayor Bryan Cadogan said “This project is a cornerstone for Milton’s future, one that will define the wider district and add even more vibrancy to Milton’s revitalised main street” and “it is fitting that Elsie Stewart’s lifelong contribution to her Bruce community is recognised.” Calder Stewart are looking forward to working alongside Council and Trust on this design build lead project, and are committed to ensuring it is successfully delivered, to serve the community long into the future. The Bruce Communities Facilities Trust are also playing a key part in funding the project, with a commitment to raising $2M in funds. The project is in the process of obtaining the necessary consents, and it is anticipated that demolition of the current building will not commence until January 2026. Demolition work will be completed by Andrew Haulage, another local business involved in this community-driven project. Toko Training will be relocating to their new premise in mid December, and the Milton Community library will be temporarily relocated to the Coronation Hall.
Enrolments for 2026
Enrolments are now being accepted for 2026. You are welcome to complete an enrolment form online, or drop into the school office with a copy. Please remember, we need to take a copy your child’s birth certificate or passport to verify their identity. Enrolment Interviews: If you would like to book an enrolment interview, please email erica@tokohigh.school.nz or phone the office on 03 417 8620 to make a time. We look forward to seeing you.
Dates to Remember Monday 13th - Friday 17th October Reading Week Monday 27th October Labour Day - School Closed Thursday 30th October Last Day for Senior Students