Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Netball

Thank you to Ms Langush and her team for their efforts making the inter-school netball carnival with OLSH International School a great success last weekend. Congratulations to all of the students from both schools for their excellent behaviour and sportsmanship over the weekend.  A great weekend was had by all. 

National Exams

The year 8 and 10 National examinations are rapidly approaching. The school has been working hard to ensure that all students are well prepared. We ask that parents and carers partner with the school in encouraging all students to stay focused. Screen time and use of mobile phones is one distraction in the leadup to the National Exams. I challenge all parents to severely limit or remove use of screen time and mobiles during the weeks leading up to the exams.

Attendance

Attendance at school is very important. Children need to be at school on time every day to succeed in their learning. We have seen some unnecessary absenteeism and lateness. If a child is absent, parents / carers need to email the class teacher or send a note on return to the school.

School Council

This term’s School Council meeting was on Thursday, the 8th August. Thank you to those in attendance and to the School Council for their continued support of our school.

Year 5/6 Camp

Next week, the year 5/6 class, accompanied by Mrs Romaso-Daimol, Ms Langusch and myself, will travel to Kavieng for their class camp. As part of their HASS Civics and Citizenship studies, students will visit the Provincial Assembly and Governor's House as well as visit the Marine Fisheries at Nago Island. Camp is also a great opportunity for students to develop their social skills and independence. We look forward to hearing about their camp at the week 6 assembly. Ms Yip will be the LIS acting principal for this time.

Term 3 Calendar

Please find the Term 3 Parent Calendar attached below. 

If you have any concerns or would like further information on any of the topics in this newsletter, please do not hesitate to make contact with any questions.  

Regards,

Mr Kevin Collins

Congratulations to Geno Kogia and Oscar Savitas (year 10) who received first prize and third prize respectively in the recent Governor's Essay competition in the year 9/10 category. Please download their essays below.

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

Term 1 Monday 29 January to Thursday 28 March

Term 2 Monday 15 April to Thursday 20 June

Term 3 Monday 15 July to Thursday 12 September

Term 4 Monday 30 September to Thursday 5 December

PE Swimming Lessons

This term, all classes from Prep-year10 will be participating in swimming lessons for PE. Students will need to bring appropriate swimming clothes, a towel and thongs/slippers. If a student is unable to swim for a lesson, please email either the student's class teacher or myself.

This term's swimming lessons will culminate in our school's swimming carnivals (Prep-year 2 and year 3-10) which will be held on Thursday, week 8, the 5th September.

After-school Swimming Lessons

These continued this week. Please see the updated schedule below.

After-school Sport

After-school Sport will commence on Monday, week 4, due to the Netball Carnival taking place end of week 3. Sessions will be from 3.10pm to 4.00pm. Primary students will have the opportunity to play tee-ball and high school students basketball. Prep-year 2 students will need to return a permission slip in order to participate. Students in year 3 and up do not have to return a permission slip. 

There will be Saturday morning sport on Saturday the 17th and 24th August, from 8.30-9.30am.

Kind regards,

Ms Judith Meauri (Sports Coordinator)

Congratulations to all who participated in our Netball Carnival last weekend. The players are to be congratulated for their excellent behaviour and sportsmanship.

Results of the winning teams:

Primary - OLSH

High school - LIS Muruks

Ladies - OLSH

Best and Fairest for LIS

Primary - Nylia Matson, Batsiba Matson

Kumuls - Pokana Iamo, Thyra Laien

Muruks - Naomie Kaia, Katie Kamong

On behalf of LIS Parent & Wontok Committee we are excited to confirm our guest entertainment and some amazing prizes to be won at the LIS Golden Orchid Fundraiser Masquerade Ball. If you would like to purchase your ticket to attend or would like to buy some raffle tickets, please contact Lihir International School Ball Committee - LISPBallCommittee@newcrest.com.au 

Get your ball tickets before they sell out.

Friday Assemblies

Parents and Wantoks are welcome to join us for our weekly assemblies held each Friday in the basketball court, commencing at 8.10am. This week it was the Prep assembly and next week it will be the year 1/2 Tok Pisin assembly.

Netball Carnival

Thank you to everyone who supported our LIS teams at last weekend's Netball Carnival. Despite the weather, it was a great weekend! Thanks to the Netball families who donated baked treats for the Canteen and also a big thank you to the helpers with umpiring, scoring and working in the Canteen.

We appreciate the financial support of Newmont which enables us to host the carnival and also our wonderful P & W, who donated money for the meals for our OLSH visitors. Thank you for enabling us to provide this wonderful experience for our LIS community!

Student Portfolios

We ask that all student portfolios be returned to school if your child's has not yet been returned.

Kind regards,

Ms Cathy Langusch             

Upcoming Events:

Week 5: Year 5/6 Camp to Kavieng

Week 6: High School Open Night - Thursday 4.00-6.00pm

Week 6: Golden Orchid Ball - Saturday 24th August

Week 8: Swimming Carnivals - Thursday (times to be advised)

Week 9: Parent/Teacher Interviews - Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th September

Week 9: Independence Day celebrations - Thursday 12th September

Afternoon Activities

Monday - Primary Tee-ball; High School Basketball: 3.10-4.00pm

Saturday morning games will be held on Saturday 17th and 24th August from 8.30-9.30am.

Wednesday: Homework Class (year 3/4 and 5/6); Supervised study for high school

WRP

We had our first guest Speaker, who is a former WR trainee and currently working with HR, address the Trainees on Wednesday. She shared her experience as being a former student of WRP and now an employee of Newmont. She covered topics on adopting to workplace culture, time management and working in teams, comprising a diverse group of people. She also emphasised the importance of observing company rules and polices as well as safety culture. I would like to acknowledge and thank, Ms. Mayble Reba (HR Officer - HRBP), for accepting our invitation again to come and speak to our current WRP Trainees. A very inspiring speech based on her own experience as a former WRP student and very motivating and encouraging for the current Trainees of the WRP.

Next week, apart from our normal routine, we will have a couple of programs coming up. On Monday we will have the Mine / Process Plant Tour and Talk. On Thursday we will have the Upstander & TMTM training. These are required programs that are included for every new batch of WRP Trainees recruited.

FODE

Students are continuing their studies at their own pace. NDOE Calander of events are observed and followed.

Eligible Year 10 upgraders are expected to sit for their National Exams later this year.

Remedial & Exam Preparation

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

Kind regards, 

Mr. David Wengip