Dear Parents / Guardians,

Welcome back to term 4 at Lihir International School. This term is shaping up to be full of exciting activities including the Year 8 and 10 National Exams, Rugby League Gala Day, the Ball Games and Long Run Carnival, Primary Student Led Conferences, the Year 10 Trip and our Awards Night Concert. Along with all this, our expert teaching staff are preparing a term packed full of excellent learning experiences for all students. Parent Overviews for Term 4 will be sent home today and a Term 4 Parent Calendar link can be found below.  

Year 10 National Exams

Next week, our fourth group of year 10 will sit for the PNG National Exams. These are very important exams that will determine the students' future place in year 11.  Our year 10 students have prepared well and we look forward to their results after the exam marking period. Thanks to Ms Yip,  the high school and STM teachers who have worked tirelessly to have the students prepared.

Year 10 Camp and Work Experience

Following the year 10 National Exams, our year 10 class will head off on a Transition Camp to Kavieng for a couple of days. The camp is designed to prepare them for Work Experience and includes a visit to OLSH International Kavieng for an awareness on year 11 subject selections. Following this, the students will participate in a Work Experience program coordinated by Ms Baiwan. This program gives the students a valuable taste of the workforce, prior to subject selection for year 11.

Parental Supervision Outside of School

It has been bought to our attention that there have been a number of incidents involving our students outside of school at both Pikinini Park and the LSSC Pool. Each of these incidents have occurred when there had not been adequate parental supervision. We do encourage parental supervision while playing at Pikinini Park and it is mandated by the LSSC that children should not be accessing the pool unless accompanied by a supervising adult.

School Council Meeting

There will be a School Council Meeting on Thursday, 31 October, commencing at 6.00pm in the year 9/10 classroom. This meeting is for School Council members.

Please make an appointment to see the principal if you have any concerns or queries. 

Regards,

Mr Kevin Collins

Upcoming Key Dates and Activities

Week 2: Year 10 National Exams

Week 3: Year 10 Transition Camp to Kavieng

Week 3: Wednesday - Under 8s activity morning for Prep / Year 1 /Year 2 (time to be advised)

Week 4: Year 8 National Exams

Week 5: Thursday - School Council Meeting

Week 6: Wednesday - Student led conferences for Primary classes

Week 6: Saturday (9th November) - Rugby League Gala Day

Week 7: Thursday - Long Run and Ball Games Carnival

After school activities:

Wednesday: Homework class for year 3-6 from 3.10 - 4.00pm; Supervised study for High school students.

Tuesday - Friday: After school swimming program as per schedule

School Hours K - 6 (LIS)                                                               

Official school times are:

8.10                 Bell rings

8.10 – 8.15      Home room (Assembly on Monday and Friday mornings)

8.15 – 10.35    First session

10.35 – 11.05 Recess (15 minutes eating followed by 15 minutes play)

11.05 – 12.35 Second session

12.35 – 1.20    Lunch (15 minutes eating followed by 30 minutes play)

1:20 – 3.00      Third Session 

3.00                 End of school day  

School Hours 7 - 10                                                                                  

Official school times are:

8.10                 Bell rings

8.10 – 8.15      Home room (Assembly on Monday and Friday mornings)

8.15 – 10.05    Two periods

10.05 – 10.35 Recess (10 minutes eating followed by 20 minutes play)

10.35 – 1.20    Three periods

1.20 – 2.00      Lunch (10 minutes eating followed by 30 minutes play)

2.00 – 2.55      One period

2.55 – 3.00      Home room

3.00                 End of school day

2024

Term 4 Monday 30 September to Thursday 5 December

2025

Term 1 Monday 27 January to Thursday 3 April

Term 2 Tuesday 22 April to Thursday 19 June

Term 3 Monday 14 July to Thursday 18 September

Term 4 Monday 6 October to Thursday 4 December

Term 4 After School Swim Program

After school swimming lessons will recommence next week Tuesday. Please see below the schedule below. 

Please take time to check the schedule as there has been a few movements in the squads.

Kind regards,

Ms Judith Meauri (Sports Coordinator)

Welcome back to term 4!

Students have started the term well and there has been lots of learning happening right from the start of term. We strongly encourage our parents to ensure their child attends every day, unless of course they are unwell. Townsite students, particularly our high school students, should be arriving at school by 8.00am to ensure they have time to be organised for the day ahead. 

National Exam preparation

Over the past week, our year 8 students completed their final Mock Exam in preparation for their Week 4 National Exams. The results from these exams will be analysed, identifying any areas for future revision over the next two weeks.

We wish our year 10s all the very best in next week's exams!

Parent Interviews and Portfolios

Thank you to all of the parents and carers who attended our parent/teacher interviews last term. Prep interviews will take place next week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. Ms Dovaston will contact Prep parents to organise an appropriate time.

A kind reminder to return your child's portfolio if you have not already done so.

Under 8s Activity Morning

On Wednesday of week 3, 16 October, the early years classes (Kindy, Prep and year 1/2) will have an Under 8s activity morning. Parents and wantoks are welcome to join in with the fun and activities, along with younger siblings. The time for this event will be confirmed next week.

Kind regards,

Ms Cathy Langusch             

Work Ready Program

Our final Work Ready Program for the year will commence on Monday 7th October. We will have 18 trainees participating in the 8-week program.

FODE

Eligible Grade 10 students sat their Mock Exams this week in preparation for their National Exams coming up in a few weeks time.  All other students are continuing their studies at their own pace.

DWU & Inclusive Education Programs

Over the two-week holiday break, we had the following programs at STM for our teachers on the island:

·         Two programs with Divine Word University: Masters in Educational Leadership and the Bachelor Degree in Education; and

·         Certificate in Inclusive Education program with Callan Inclusive Education Institution.

Remedial & Exam Preparation

Saturday morning exam preparation plus Monday and Tuesday Maths and English remedials are continuing.

 HAPPY TEACHERS’ DAY TO ALL THE TEACHERS AT LIS AND STM!

Kind regards, 

Mr. David Wengip