Welcome to Our Community

Welcome to Term 2. A very warm welcome to all our new students and families who are joining us this term. We are delighted to have you as part of our learning community and look forward to working closely with you to support every child’s success.

Staying Connected

To help us communicate effectively, we kindly remind all parents and caregivers to ensure your contact details are up to date with the school. Accurate phone numbers and email addresses are essential. Please also make sure you are connected to and regularly checking the Audiri App, as this is our primary platform for school communication, reminders, and updates.

Celebrating 50 Years of the IEA

2026 marks a significant milestone as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the International Education Agency (IEA). You may have noticed the new IEA flagpoles at the entrances of both campus driveways, along with our 50th Anniversary banners proudly on display. These recognise five decades of dedication to quality education across all IEA schools and colleges.

Key Events This Term

There are many exciting events planned for Term 2:

• Sports Carnival – Week 4, a wonderful opportunity for students to demonstrate teamwork and school spirit.
• LIS’s Got Talent – Week 7, where our students will showcase their creativity, confidence, and performance skills.

Please refer to the attached Term 2 Parent Calendar for all important dates and events.

IEA Agency Conference and Mid-Year Break

To commemorate the IEA’s 50 years, there will be a whole-agency conference later this term, bringing together teachers from all 18 IEA schools and colleges. As a result, all students will enjoy a four-week mid-year holiday, providing valuable time for rest, family, and reflection.

Attendance Matters

Regular attendance is essential for academic progress and wellbeing. Being at school every day allows students to fully engage in learning and maintain strong routines. Thank you for your continued support in ensuring your child attends school consistently this term.

Staff Welcome

We are pleased to welcome Mr William Wartovo to our school community. Mr Wartovo has joined us this term to support learning in Years 7 and 8, and we are delighted to have him on staff.

Getting Involved Beyond the Classroom

We encourage all students to participate in the wide range of Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) available this term. Involvement in ECAs helps students build confidence, develop skills, and strengthen their connection to the school community.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support. We look forward to a positive and successful Term 2 for all.

Warm regards,

Success Starts Here!

Mr Gregory  Neville

Principal 

Lae International School

Please be advised that starting from the beginning of Term 2, a fee of K20 will be charged for the issuance of all School ID cards.

Displayed below are copies of the behaviour stages implemented by all staff when responding to instances of negative behaviour. Parents who wish to obtain a complete copy of the school’s Positive Behaviour Policy may request one from the school office, located in either the Primary or Secondary campus.

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Welcome back to the second term of school. We extend a warm welcome to all new families who have joined our community. This term will run for eight weeks, and you should have already received your child’s term learning overview and timetable on Wednesday. If you have not yet received these documents, please check in with your child’s teacher.

Registration for Term 2 afterschool ECA remains open. To secure a place, please see Ms. Kerrianne at the front desk or send an email to LIS.Reception@lis.iea.ac.pg.

The SRC will be hosting a Mother’s Day Assembly in Week 3 on Friday, 1st May. Following this, the school’s Track and Field Carnival will take place in Week 4. ELC to Grade 4 will participate on Thursday, while Grade 5 to Grade 12 will compete on Friday.

As part of the IEA’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, we are excited to announce “LIS Got Talent” in Week 7. Registration is now open for those interested, and auditions will be held in Week 2. Please see Ms. Kemung for registration and further information.

We look forward to an engaging and successful Term 2 filled with learning, celebration, and community spirit.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome back to Term 2! I trust your child(ren) enjoyed a restful break and are ready to embrace a new term filled with learning, growth, and exciting opportunities.

This term has been condensed from the usual ten weeks to just eight weeks. As a result, regular attendance, punctuality, and disciplined work habits are more important than ever to ensure students achieve their learning goals. We greatly value your continued support in encouraging your child to:

• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality
• Apply themselves diligently to their learning
• Uphold school expectations, policies, and procedures

Key Updates and Reminders

Term 2 Planner

Each student has been provided with a planner template. Please encourage your child to complete it, take ownership of their schedule, and set realistic and achievable goals for the term. This will help them remain organised and focused throughout the shortened term.

Grade 9 & 11 Parent–Teacher Conferences (PTCs)

Scheduled for Week 2, these conferences provide a valuable opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and address any concerns. We strongly encourage attendance to strengthen the partnership between home and school.

Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs)

Students have until the end of this week to finalise their choices or join new clubs and groups. Participation in ECAs fosters the development of new skills and interests beyond the classroom. Sign-ups are available through the Front Office. Please encourage your child to get involved.

Grade 10 & 12 Mock Exams 2

• Objective papers: Week 2
• Written expression mock exams: Weeks 3 and 4

These assessments are essential preparation for final examinations.

Cairns Trip

The Grade 9/10 Cairns Trip is scheduled for Week 6. Further details will be communicated in due course.

LIS Got Talent Show

As part of the celebrations commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the International Education Agency (IEA) in PNG, our school will host the LIS Got Talent Show in Week 7. This event will showcase the diverse talents of our students and promote community spirit and celebration.

School Procedures and Expectations

• Sign-out Procedures: Written parental permission is required for students to leave school grounds.
• Visitor Process: All visitors must sign in at the security desk using the family pass before proceeding to the Front Office. Staff will then notify your child as required.
• Mobile Phone Communication: Mobile phones are not encouraged at school. All communication between parents and students during school hours should be conducted via the Front Office using school phones.
• School Routines: All procedures, routines, and timetables remain unchanged. We will continue to reinforce these to ensure a positive and productive learning environment.

Staying Informed

To remain up to date with school matters, please stay connected through the Audiri App, which is our primary communication platform.

Thank you once again for your continued support. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school. We look forward to a positive and successful Term 2.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are delighted to welcome all our students and staff to the start of Term 2. After a restful break, we look forward to an exciting season of learning, growth, and community building.

As mentioned in our previous messages, this term will be an eight – week term. It is in the best interest that our students are supported to maintain focus in their drive for academic excellence and positive character growth.

To support students during this short term the program for this term has been designed to give students more time to focus on their assessments and studies.

• We are introducing additional hours of compulsory weekend studies.
• Close monitoring of student’s diaries to ensure students are up to date with their homework and assessment tasks.
• Setting clear expectations with given time frame for students to show evidence of academic excellence and positive character growth.

Parent assistance

• Reinforce the importance of daily review and time management.
• Read school and boarding updates and discuss them with your child.
• Support the boarding and school’s expectations on punctuality, dress code and behaviour.
• Boarding life can be challenging; provide a safe space for your child to express their feelings.
• Minimise approval for weekend sign out. Allow the students to focus on their studies and participate in all school and boarding house programs

What we can do together

For our boarders, parents and boarding parents act as important partners in the educational journey. Reinforcing school values, showing genuine interest in learning and modelling the character traits the school seeks to instil. We will:

• Maintain effective communication.

Offer constructive feedback.

• Consistently uphold school/ boarding expectations, policies and procedures.
• Celebrate efforts and improvement both big or small to boost morale
• Discuss weekly virtue with the child

Key Updates and Reminders

• Students must return on time for the start of the school term to ensure they are not missing out on any lessons.
• Effective teaching and learning takes place on the first day of school at the start of each term.
• To counter issue of students returning late, we suggest that at the end of term 2, when students leave, we get notified of the students return date for the next term and if possible, we receive the return ticket for those travelling by air.
• All students are to remain in school until the last day of school this term.
• Written parental permission is required for students to leave for weekend leave; however, we discourage leave given this short term.
• Kindly talk to us about any sensitive matters that may cause your child distress.
• Thank you once again for your continued support. We look forward to a term filled with friendship and memorable experiences. Let’s make this a season of excellence together.

Regards, John Kalenda Head of Boarding

There are many photo opportunities at our school and student images are often used in publications, such as the Newsletter, and displayed online through the school website / Facebook and Instagram pages. Student images will continue to be featured in the Newsletter, website and other media this year. If you do not wish photos of your child to be displayed through any form of print or digital media, please advise the office.