TOKSAVE - Week 3 Term 3 2024

Lihir International School and School to Mine Campus

Principal: Mr Kevin Collins

Deputy Principal LIS: Ms Catherine Langusch

Deputy Principal STM: Mr David Wengip

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Netball

Thank you to Ms Langusch and Ms Dovaston for their commitment in preparing the LIS netball teams in the lead up to the inter-school netball carnival with OLSH International School this weekend. Thanks also to Ms Savitas who has assisted with preparations for accommodation and food. We look forward to a great weekend of netball ahead. Please see the schedule further in the Toksave.

Walking to and from School in Townsite

Parents and carers, please ensure young children are accompanied by an adult walking to and from school. We have had instances where young children have been running ahead and running across the road without looking. Our children’s safety is of the utmost importance.

School Council Meeting

There will be a School Council meeting for members of the School Council on Thursday, 8th August, at 6.00pm.

Screen Time

Many parents are concerned about the amount of screen time their children have children have on various devices. Recent studies have outlined several detrimental effects that too much screen time can have on children and adolescents.  The Australian Institute for Family Studies screen time guidelines recommend:

  • no screen time for children younger than two years.
  • no more than one hour per day for children aged 2-5 years.
  • no more than two hours of sedentary recreational screen time per day for children and young people aged 5-17 years (not including schoolwork).

The links below in the Toksave have more information on the guidelines and the effects of too much screen 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

 

 

Screen Time and Guidelines

https://aifs.gov.au/resources/short-articles/too-much-time-screens

Screen Time and Children

https://hw.qld.gov.au/blog/how-much-screen-time-is-too-much/

How much screen time is too much?

https://hw.qld.gov.au/blog/how-much-screen-time-is-too-much/

Check out the school's website!

https://lisstm.com.au/

Term 3 Parent Calendar

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At LIS - Wellbeing Matters!

The Australian Student Wellbeing Framework supports schools to provide every student with the strongest foundation possible for them to reach their aspirations in learning and in life.

The vision of the Framework is that schools are learning communities that promote student wellbeing, safety and positive relationships so that students can reach their full potential.

The Framework is based on evidence that demonstrates the strong association between safety, wellbeing and learning.

Wellbeing Information for Parents

https://studentwellbeinghub.edu.au/parents/framework/

Term 3 Week 2 Principal Award Winners

Deborah Kuten (Yr 10), Colin Toisiat (Yr 5), Ellenora Lennie (Yr 7), Laniqah Bokame (Yr 3), Kaylina Pano (Kindy), Anna Giuna (Prep), Faustina Misren (Yr 1)

School Hours

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 Dates for Students

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

Book Week: "Reading Transforms Livelihoods"

We are excited to announce our annual Book Week Parade will be on next Wednesday, August 7th at 8.30am. Students from Kindy to Year 4 will be participating in the parade dressed as one of their favourite characters from a book.

Book Week is aimed at celebrating books and inspiring a love for reading.

The parade will commence at 8:30 on Wednesday morning. Parents and Wantoks are most welcome to attend.

If the costume is suitable, children can continue to wear it throughout the day or alternatively change back into their regular uniform.

If you need any assistance with costumes or have questions, please contact your child's teacher in advance.

Thank you for your assistance and we look forward to seeing many of you at our Book Week Parade.

Sports Update

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.

Kind regards,

Ms Judith Meauri (Sports Coordinator)

After school swim schedule

Netball Carnival Schedule

Games are 2 x 13-minute halves with 4 minutes half-time. (Games may be shortened due to the weather)

Saturday, 3rd August

8.15                       Welcome

8.30                        LIS Primary v OLSH Primary

9.05                        LIS Kumuls v OLSH HS

9.40                       Lihir v OLSH (ladies)                         

10.15                     LIS Muruks v OLSH HS                      

10.50                     LIS Primary v OLSH Primary

11.25                     Lihir v OLSH (ladies)     

12.00                     LIS Kumuls v LIS Muruks

12.35                     LIS Primary v OLSH Primary

1.10                        LIS Kumuls v OLSH HS

1.45                        Lihir v OLSH (ladies)     

2.20                        LIS Muruks v OLSH HS

2.55                        LIS Primary v OLSH Primary

3.30                        LIS Kumuls v LIS Muruks

4.05                        Finish

 

Sunday, 4th August           

9.00                       LIS Muruks v OLSH HS

9.35                        LIS Primary v OLSH Primary

10.10                     Lihir v OLSH (ladies)

10.45                     LIS Kumuls v LIS Muruks

11.20                     LIS Primary v OLSH Primary

11.55                     LIS Kumuls v OLSH HS

12.30                     Lihir v OLSH (ladies)       

1.15                        Presentations and close

Lunch will be provided for OLSH and LIS players on both days. Thank you to the LIS P&W for your support with funding meals for OLSH and lunches for all players.

The Canteen will be open Saturday from 10 am – 2pm and on Sunday from 10 am – 1pm. There will be soft drinks, frozies and baked treats for sale. Please support our Student Council.

Parents & Wantoks Committee

P&W Ball Committee 2024

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.

LIS Golden Orchid Ball 2024!

Raffle tickets - get in the chance to win great prizes!

From the Deputy Principal (LIS)


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 year 3/4 assembly and next week it will be the Prep assembly.

Netball Carnival

Our Netballers have been training hard for this weekend's Netball Carnival and it has been great to see so many students participating, particularly some of our students who have never played before. The aim of the carnival is to enjoy playing some fun and competitive games.

We are pleased to welcome the teams from OLSH and we thank the P & W for their contribution for food for our visitors over the weekend.

We encourage everyone to come and support our LIS and Lihir Ladies teams this weekend and watch some great games. 

The Canteen will have soft-drinks, frozies and some baked treats for sale and we ask people to bring small notes/coins to assist with change.

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             

VIP Champion!

Georgia Laien - Valuing Others

Upcoming Events and After-school Activities

Upcoming Events:

Week 4: Book Week - Book Week Parade will be on Wednesday 7th August at 8.30am

Week 4: After-school sport commences - Monday, 3.10-4.00pm: Tee-ball - primary and Basketball - high school students

Week 4: School Council Meeting - Thursday 8th August, 6.00pm

Week 5: Year 5/6 Camp to Kavieng

Week 6: High School Open Night - 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

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



From the Deputy Principal (STM)

The Batch 3 Work Ready Trainees are in their second week of their eight-week training program. They have already adapted to the new environment at STM and are getting into the routines of the program. PPEs have been issued last week and all Trainees are attending the trainings in full PPE.

All 18 Trainees have successfully completed the Trupla Site Induction program at Camp 2 on Wednesday this week. 

A good number of former Work Ready trainees came to STM this week to apply for entry level positions at Newmont. STMC Staff have assisted them to apply for various vacant positions as advertised. We will publish the statistics of how many former Work Ready trainees got jobs in our quarterly reports. 

In the next couple of weeks, we will have several guest speakers scheduled to come and talk to the Trainees. We will also have a Mine and Process Plant 'Tour and Talk' coming up midway through the program.

Kind regards, 

Mr. David Wengip

Work Ready Program Trainee Profile

Name:  Joel Sition                    

What village are you from?

I come from Samo 1 Village, Lihir, NIP.

What form of training have you previously had?

 I completed my grade 12 at Lihir Secondary School. Then, I attended Port Moresby Technical College specialising in Maintenance, Fitting and Machining – NC1, NC2 and NC3.

What do you want to do after you complete the Work Ready Program? After I complete my Work Ready program, I want to work as a Heavy Diesel Equipment Fitter with Newmont.

 

Work Ready Program Trainee Profile

Name: Emil Joel

What village are you from? I come from Samo 1 Village, Lihir, NIP

What form of training have you previously had?

I completed my Gr. 10, and I took up Metal and Fabricating at Voolnaugh Vocational Training Centre, Kokopo, ENBP.

What do you want to do after you complete the Work Ready Program? After I complete my Work ready program, I want to be a Boiler Maker with Newmont.

 

Work Ready Program Trainee Profile

Name: Alosia Amon

What village are you from?  

I come from Pangoh Village, Lihir, NIP

What form of training have you previously had?

I completed my Gr. 10 at Lihir Secondary School and did my Tourism and Hospitality program at Palie Vocational Training Centre. 

What do you want to do after you complete the Work Ready Program? After I complete my Work Ready program I want to work as a Technician at the Processing Plant.