Dear Parents and Guardians,

Communication

I wish to extend my sincere appreciation to all families who have successfully signed up to the Audiri app. It is most encouraging to see that a large majority of our parent community is now actively engaging with this platform and benefiting from the ease of access to timely communication and important school updates.

We strongly encourage parents and guardians to maintain open lines of communication with their child’s class teachers. Should you have any queries, concerns, or require clarification on any aspect of your child’s learning, our teaching staff are more than willing to assist. We value the collaborative partnership between home and school, and we believe this continued dialogue plays a vital role in the educational success of every student.

A Good Night’s Sleep

As we move forward into the term, I would also like to take this opportunity to remind families of the importance of adequate sleep for children. Quality sleep is essential for cognitive development, emotional regulation, and academic performance. The Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines recommend the following hours of sleep over a 24-hour period:

• Newborns (0–3 months): 14–17 hours
• Infants (4–11 months): 12–16 hours
• Toddlers (1–2 years): 11–14 hours
• Preschoolers (3–5 years): 10–13 hours
• School-aged Children (5–13 years): 9–11 hours
• Adolescents (14–17 years): 8–10 hours

Establishing consistent evening routines and reducing screen exposure before bedtime can greatly assist in ensuring your child receives the recommended rest.

National and International Pathways

Today, our Year 12 students are attending the Unitec Open Day, accompanied by our Careers and Guidance Teacher, Ms Esther Ehava. This event provides a valuable opportunity for students to explore their post-secondary options and engage directly with tertiary institutions. As we progress towards the upcoming examination period, we continue to work diligently with our Year 12 cohort to ensure they are well-prepared and supported in pursuing national and international pathways for further education.

Thank you for your continued support 

Mr Greg Neville

Principal

School Arrival and Departure Times:

Parents are reminded that school finishes at 3pm on both campuses. Students should only remain past pick up time 3.00pm – 3.15pm in secondary if they are participating in intervention classes or a sports ECA. Students not participating should leave the secondary campus promptly after 3pm.

ECAs finish have now finished in primary. All primary students should be picked up promptly between 3.00pm – 3.15pm. In the rare event of a late pick up, due to unforeseen issues, parents should be contacting the school office to advise them. Students should not be regularly picked up late as the school is unable to provide supervision for them.

The school bus service is available as an option if parents are unable to pick their children up at the required times.

As a reminder to all parents and guardians, supervision of students on the primary campus begins at 7.30am with students able to enter classes from 7.45am. We advise all parents to ensure they do not drop their children off earlier than 7.30am. If students arrive between 7.30am and 7.45am they will be supervised in the hall and need to remain in there seated quietly until they can enter classroom.

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to this week’s edition of Primary News.

Campus Assembly:

Due to the wet weather on Friday 25th July, we were not able to have our primary campus assembly. This will now take place on Monday 28th July at 8:45am. 3KK will be the hosting class and the STEPS to success and house points  awards will be presented to students during the assembly. We will also have a guest speaker present at the assembly as well.

Parent Access Pass:

It is good to see parents using their access pass when entering the school premises. Families who are yet to receive their access pass are advised to come to the school office to collect your access pass.

Swimming lessons:

This term students will be having swimming lesson during their PE time. Please check your child’s timetable and have them come to school with their swimming items packed in their swimming bag.

Grade 8 Mock Exam:

Grade 8 students will be sitting for their final mock exam on Monday 28th July to Thursday 31st July. Parents are encouraged to drop off their child between 7:45am – 8:15am. Normal lessons will continue after the exams.

SRC Fundraising – T-shake sales:

The SRC team will be doing their T-shake sales starting next week until week 5. All proceeds from their sales will go towards funding their project and other organised activities. The SRC project for this year will be an Anniversary project coinciding with PNG’s 50th Anniversary. The SRC will fund the extension of the office entrance to create additional sitting space for students and visitors when coming to the school or waiting for the parents to pick them after school.

Please support the SRC project by allowing your child to purchase a T-shake for only K2. Selling days will be on Wednesday and Friday.

Hat policy:

Students are encouraged to wear their hats at all times when outdoor. Please ensure your child comes with his/her school hat/cap to school every day. students without hat will not participate in outdoor activities including playtime. Class teachers will reach out to parents of students who are not wearing the correct school hat//cap in school.

Looking ahead:

• Week 3 – Grade 8 Final Mock Exam
• Week 3 – Thursday 31st July – Primary Disco (ELC to Grade 6)
• Week 3- Grade 6IT Learning assembly
• Week 4 – Grade 5RI Learning assembly
• Week 5 – Grade 2DI Learning Assembly
• Week 6 – Early Learning Matters Week

Dear all,

Few reminders and notices for this edition.

Stay Connected with the Audiri App

To ensure you receive all important updates and information promptly, we highly encourage you to join our School Audiri App if you haven't already. This is our primary means of communication with all parents and the wider school community.

This term will be a busy and exciting nine-week period, packed with various activities.

50th Independence Celebrations

A significant highlight will be the 50th Independence celebrations for Papua New Guinea, with events scheduled to be held right here at the secondary campus. We'll share more details closer to the time.

Assessment

To keep you well-informed about your child's academic progress, assessment schedules will be distributed shortly. These will outline all upcoming assessments for Term 3.

Expectations for Student Conduct & Appearance

Uniform Policy: Students are expected to wear the designated uniform correctly and consistently, reflecting pride and unity in line with the LIS school Policy.

Prohibited Items

• Mobile Phones: These are not allowed during school hours to minimize distractions.
• Expensive Items: Students are discouraged from bringing valuable personal items to reduce the risk of loss or theft.
• Hair Guidelines (Girls): Hair should be tied back if shoulder-length.  Must maintain natural hair colour—no colored extensions are allowed.

The school continues to discourage any form of hair extensions, promoting a neat and distraction-free look.

Routine Procedures

• Students are reminded to adhere to standard protocols when signing out early from campus. Designated no-go zones remain off-limits for safety and privacy, and
• walkways and corridors should be used solely for walking—not for lingering, running, or loitering.
• The school emphasizes that graffiti is strictly prohibited and considered an act of vandalism.

Practice Examinations Update

Two major mock exams were completed as part of academic preparation this week.

Some Important Dates for this Term:

• Grade 11 and 12 Differential Aptitude Test – Wednesday 30th July, 2025
• Grade 12 Written Expression Examination – Monday August 4th, 2025
• Final Grade 10 Science Practical Test – Wednesday August 13th
• Grade 10 and 12 Final Parent Teacher Conference – August 4th – August 7th

• Grade 9 and 11 Parent Teacher Conference – August 4th – August 7th
• Grade 10 and 12 final Objective Mock – September 1st – September 5th

This term promises to be dynamic for all of us. Your continued support, alongside our efforts, is crucial for ensuring everything runs smoothly and that your children have the best possible learning experience.

As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's learning or any aspect of the school term.

Cheers

James Winas

Head of Secondary Campus

Dear Parents and Guardians

We continue our weekly virtue discussion this term as a way to foster personal growth. Boarding students are in their formative stage of life. Our virtue discussion helps them:

·        Reflect on what they want to be

·        Develop habits of integrity, responsibility and empathy

·        Make ethical decisions when parents are not nearby to guide them.

Your child’s safety and well-being are our top priorities. From wellness checks to personal development programs, we focus on nurturing the whole student.

We encourage open communication between school and home. If you ever have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s house parent or the me on email jkalenda@lis.iea.ac.pg or on mobile

Warm 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 / FB and Instagram pages. Student images will continue to be used 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.

School Fees

All Term 2 outstanding and any prior period school fees have to be paid for your child to continue in class in Term 3.

For Term 3 fees, the full term fees must be paid by Week 3 of the Term for the student to continue attending class.

If no full payment of Term 3 fees is received by Friday 4:30pm in Week 3, the student is not allowed to return to school in Week 4.

You will then need to see the Principal to agree an arrangement.

Remember when making payment, ensure to put the name of the student on the deposit slip or bank transfer description. This will greatly assist with receipting.

Refunds

• Once Term 4 has begun no refunds are permitted for that school year.
• Withdrawal of a student must be made in writing or on the Notice of Withdrawal form.
• IEA will only make refunds to the individual, company or organisation that paid the fees.

Uniforms

• The supplier is facing technical issues with their system and therefore our uniforms for various sizes not in our current LIS stock have yet to arrive.
• We hope to get an update for an estimated time of delivery before the end of this month.