Dear Parents and Carers,

I have been pleased to witness the commitment our students have shown towards their studies this term and during the current assessment period. Our upper primary and secondary students in particular, continue to demonstrate healthy dedication, striving towards academic excellence.

Thanks to parents who have signed up for the Audiri App, staying connected with the school and receiving important updates. If you haven’t joined yet, we encourage you to do so—it’s a great way to stay informed about school activities. Should you need any assistance with signing up, our office staff are happy to help.

We are also pleased to see our students wearing their uniforms with pride, reflecting their sense of belonging and respect for the school. If your child needs any uniform items, please visit the uniform shop at the primary campus to ensure they are properly dressed for the school day.

Over the past week, our students had the opportunity to visit the Wildlife Habitat at Unitech, an experience that broadened their understanding of biodiversity and conservation. Such excursions highlight the diverse learning experiences we offer at Lae International School, ensuring education goes beyond the classroom.

Additionally, PAT testing is an important part of tracking student progress, and we are continuing with this process next week.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to your child’s education. Please reach out to your child’s homeroom teacher if you have any concerns.

School Fees

Thanks to those families with Term 2 outstanding fees on payment plans for keeping to their arrangements. A reminder that all Term 2 fees must be completed by the end of the term. Children cannot attend class in Term 3 with outstanding Term 2 fees. Term 3 invoices will be sent out shortly. Prompt payment and communication regarding school fees is encouraged.

All IEA principals will be attending the Edutech Australia 2025 Conference in Sydney next week. This is a large educational conference aimed at providing the latest and most innovative developments in Information and Technology education giving participants the opportunity to network and gain valuable insights to bring back to their own schools.

Thank you all for your continued support.

Warm regards

Mr Greg Neville

Principal

We kindly remind you of you of your responsibility to pick up students from school at the appropriate times:

• Half day ELC students: Between 12:00PM – 12:15 PM
• ELC full day/ Preschool - Year 8 students: Between 3.00PM - 3:15 PM
• Students in ECAs: 4:00 PM sharp

Ensuring the proper safeguarding of students requires diligence in picking up children on time. It is important that all parents adhere to these timings to maintain a safe and structured environment for all students.

Parents who have been consistently collecting their children late will be contacted by the Principal for a meeting to discuss this matter further.

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to this week’s edition.

Rainforest Habitat Visit

We are pleased to share that our recent visit to the rainforest habitat, part of our lead-up activity to World Environment Day, was a great success. Students explored the area, learned about local wildlife, and gained valuable insights into conservation. Thank you to all families who donated food—your generosity was greatly appreciated and made the trip even better.

STEM fair

At 2pm this afternoon, 15 groups from Grades 5 to 8 took part in Heat 1 of the STEM fair competition. The top 10 teams will advance to the finals at the Secondary Campus in Week 9. Finalists from the Primary campus will be announced in next week’s newsletter.

Spirit Carnival

Our Spirit Carnival preparations are well underway! Students are actively practicing track and field events during PE lessons to refine their skills. The event schedule is as follows: Thursday, 19th June – ELC to Grade 4 and Friday, 20th June – Grades 5 to 12. All events will be held on the primary campus field.

PAT Testing 

PAT testing is progressing smoothly. Students are demonstrating great focus, and results will be sent home together with Semester 1 reports at the end of the term.

Afterschool ECA

We have now completed afterschool ECAs for this term. Term 3 afterschool ECAs will be shared in next week’s newsletter.

Student Pick Up

There has been an increase in late pick-ups. Please communicate with your child’s teacher or office staff if you are running late. Late pickups should be one-off and not a routine.

Classes for part-time ELC and Preschool end at 12pm and the rest of the school at 3pm. Please collect your child/ren promptly at finishing time.

Our school bus service is available for parents who may be having issues with picking students up on time. Please call into the school office to secure a spot for your child.

Looking ahead;

• Week 8 Friday 8MP Learning Assembly
• Week 9 Monday Teacher only Day
• Week 9 Tuesday Public Holiday
• Week 9 STEM fair competition
• Week 9 Thursday spirit carnival for ELC to Grade 4
• Week 9 Friday spirit carnival for Grade 5 to Grade 12
• Week 9 Friday last day of school

Greetings, everyone! As we step into another exciting week, we have a number of key updates and upcoming events to share with you.

Grade 10 National Written Expression Examination

A big congratulations to our Year 10 students on successfully completing their Grade 10 National Written Expression Examination this past Thursday. Under the expert guidance of our Grade 10 English Teacher, Ms. Pitep, all 41 students dedicated themselves to rigorous preparation, including two full mock exams. These practice sessions have been instrumental in refining their writing skills, boosting their confidence, and ensuring they were thoroughly prepared for the challenge.

We applaud their commitment to excellence and recognize the hard work they have invested in their studies. The entire school stands united in support of their efforts.

Our Principal, Mr. Greg Neville, shared words of encouragement: "The Written Expression exam is an opportunity for our students to showcase their ability to communicate effectively. I have every confidence in their preparation and commitment, and I encourage them to approach the exam with confidence. Trust in the process and your own hard work—you are ready to excel."

Grade 12 Written Expression Mock Exam

Grade 12 students will be sitting for their second Written Expression Mock Exam next week, as part of their ongoing preparation for the final assessment scheduled for August 4, 2025, in Term 3. 

We extend our best wishes to them and are confident they will continue to demonstrate the same level of excellence as in their previous efforts. This mock exam provides an invaluable opportunity to refine their skills and build further readiness for their final exam.

Secondary STEM Fair

This Friday, all secondary students will have the opportunity to showcase their STEM projects in the school STEM exhibition. Despite their demanding schedules, they have worked tirelessly to develop projects aligned with this year’s theme: Reducing, Recycling, and Reusing Plastics.

This theme ties in beautifully with World Environment Day, reinforcing the importance of sustainability and environmental stewardship. The exhibition will take place in the Secondary Hall, and the most innovative projects will advance to the final round—a whole-school STEM exhibition at the Secondary Campus on June 18.

Parents are encouraged to attend and support our students in their creative endeavors!

Whole School Spirit Carnival

The Whole School Sports Carnival is scheduled for Friday 20 June, 2025, and will be held at the Primary Campus. Preparations are already in full swing, and a detailed program for the day will be shared soon.

This event promises to be a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their athletic talents and engage in friendly competition. We welcome parents who wish to attend and cheer on the students as they demonstrate teamwork, perseverance, and school spirit.

Additionally, this marks the end of the term, with school holidays commencing immediately after the carnival. Further details will be communicated through email updates from homeroom teachers, as well as via WhatsApp, Facebook, and the Audiri App.

Year 9 and 10 PE Lessons – Preparations for the Spirit Carnival 

All Grade 9 and 10 students will have their PE lessons at the Primary Campus from this week onward, leading up to the Spirit Carnival. Grades 11 and 12 will have separate arrangements for their preparation sessions, ensuring all students are adequately trained and ready for the big event.

Upcoming Examinations – IGCSE & AST Mock Exams

As we look ahead to Term 3, key examination schedules have been finalized:

IGCSE Mock Examination

Scheduled for Week 1, Term 3

Grade 10 students must ensure their presence on the first day of school to sit for this important exam. The final IGCSE examinations will take place in October/November this year.  A detailed examination timetable will be released in the coming weeks.

Grade 12 AST Mock Exam

Also scheduled for Week 1, Term 3

Grade 12 students are required to be in attendance on the first week of school for this crucial assessment. These mock examinations serve as key preparatory steps, helping students refine their techniques and improve their performance ahead of their final assessments.

Important Dates:

• Grade 12 Written Expression Mock Exam 2

Monday 9th June, 2025

• Stem Fair Heat 2

Wednesday 18 June, 2025

• IGCSE Mock Examinations

Monday July 14 – Friday July 18, 2025 

• AST Trial

Wednesday 16 July – Thursday 17 July, 2025

• Whole School Spirit Carnival & Closure

Friday 20 June, 2025

Finally, I would like to encourage all students to remain dedicated to their studies, actively engage in upcoming events, and take full advantage of the resources and support available to them. Let’s continue striving for excellence across all academic and extracurricular endeavours!

Thank you, and best wishes to everyone!

James Winas

Head of Secondary Campus

Dear Parents 

As we approach end of term, kindly take note of the following reminders:

1. School closes on Friday 20th June. All students will have to remain in school until school closes. We have done really well last term where all boarders remained until the last day of school.

2. School starts for term 3  on Monday 14th July. It is important that we have all students on site on the weekend before school starts. 

3. Boarding house will be closed on Monday 23rd June and we will be open starting Friday 11th July.

4. For students travelling by air, I recommend Guard Dog Coach service for airport transfer. Parents can contact Wendy John on email: wjohn@gdsspng.com.  their charge is K93.50

5. Students with fees outstanding: The Finance team will be in contact. It is important that fees are cleared with Finance before they return for term 3.

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.

Uniforms

• See LIS staff and get your correct uniform size.
• Complete ‘LIS Uniform Order Form’.
• Pay for Uniform and receive copy of receipt.
• Present Receipt at Uniform Room and collect your uniform.
• Uniform will only be released upon presentation of receipt.
• Exchange of uniform will only be allowed upon return of the uniform in original condition with tags attached.

School Fees

• All parents with outstanding Term 2 fees should ensure payments are done to settle them.
• A school fee notice will be going out to parents who still owe fees in week 8.

• Invoices for Term 3 billing will be sent by week 9.