Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Happy Independence!

I would like to wish all students, staff and wantoks of Lihir International School / School to Mine Campus a very happy 49th anniversary of Independence! Thanks to our National teachers, parents and wantoks who assisted with our Independence Day celebrations. Thanks also to our year 10 leaders, Jamilia Misren and Andrew Bemu, for leading the Independence assembly and to our term 3 Student Councillors for conducting the Independence quiz.

Holiday Exam Prep Program

The countdown is on towards National Exams and our Year 10 and Year 8 students will have exam prep sessions over the holiday break. We acknowledge the work that both students and teachers are putting in to prepare for the exams. 

Ms Yip has sent home a letter outlining the timetable for holiday exam prep sessions. Students will continue their regular Saturday sessions from 8.30am-10.30am this Saturday (tomorrow) and next Saturday at the STM Campus with STM teachers.

During the second week of the holidays, from Tuesday 24th to Saturday 28th September, there will be exam prep sessions at LIS from 8:30 – 9:30am for year 8 and from 8:30am – 12:30pm for year 10. It

Resumption for Term 4

Term 4 school resumes on Monday the 30 September. 

Regards,

Mr Kevin Collins

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

Holiday Swim Program

There will be a holiday swim program on the second week of the holidays, from Monday 23rd to Friday 27th September.

Babies class will have three sessions, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8am.

Beginner Level 1; 2 sessions on Tuesday and Thursday at 8am 

Beginner Level 2; 3 sessions, Monday Wednesday and Friday at 8:25am.

Juniors is Monday to Friday. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9am, Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30am.

Advanced is Monday to Friday. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:40am, Tuesday and Thursday at 9:10am.

Please see the schedule below. A copy of this was sent home on Wednesday. 

Kind regards,

Ms Judith Meauri (Sports Coordinator)

Parent / Teacher Interviews

Thank you to all of the parents and carers who attended our parent/teacher interviews this week. These meetings are important discussions of the progress students have made and the next areas of focus in their learning journey. A reminder that Prep interviews will take place early next term. We ask that all student portfolios be returned early next term.

Wellbeing Matters!

Last Friday afternoon, students enjoyed participating in a range of activities as part of our focus on wellbeing. Through our Student Council, students had the opportunity to offer suggestions for the afternoon such as yoga, drawing and colouring, singing and dancing. Thanks to Mrs Amanda Amidy for leading the high school yoga and meditation sessions.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day and happy holiday! I look forward to seeing you next term.

Kind regards,

Ms Cathy Langusch             

Work Ready Program

Our Batch 3 Trainees for 2024 will complete their training this week Friday. They are currently going through their last module on Conflict Resolution which covers topics on:

-          Different types of conflicts that are experienced both at home and at the workplace.

-          Strategies on how to solve potential conflicts.

-          How conflicts can affect families and colleagues at work .

-          How to avoid potential conflict situations .

After completion of the program, the trainees will utilise the skills they have acquired to apply for entry level positions within the Company. This is an ongoing and continuous process until they secure a job with Newmont or Contractors. STM staff are always around to assist them in this process.

FODE

FODE students will sit for their mock exams in week 2 of the Holiday period.

Remedial & Exam Preparation

Grade 8 & 10 students will have their National Exam Preparation classes in week 2 of the Holiday period.

Divine Word University and Inclusive Education Programs

DWU and Inclusive Education programs will commence next week, 16th September, at STM, and will run for 2 weeks. The lecturers will arrive over the coming weekend. The 3 programs are all focused on developing our teachers on the island:

1.       Bachelor’s Degree in Education

2.       Master of Educational Leadership, and

3.       Certificate in Inclusive Education

We wish these teachers all the best in their studies.

 Kind regards, 

Mr David Wengip