Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Chickenpox (Varicella)
There has been a number of new cases of Chickenpox in the school. We are continuing our additional cleaning and precautions to minimise transmission. Please watch your child for symptoms. If your child has chickenpox, they may:
• have a mild fever
• feel tired and irritable
• be itchy
• have a rash /blister like spots.
Please advise the school ASAP if you suspect your child has contracted Chickenpox.
Children with chickenpox should not go to kindergarten or school until the last blister has dried.
Parents and Visitors to Lihir International School
We have had a number of cases of both parents and visitors to the school walking through the school grounds without first checking in at the main administration office. While we encourage teacher parent communication it is preferred an appointment be arranged prior to any formal meetings. For any informal correspondence please do stop by the main administration office to touch base before entering the school. Also, it is a courtesy to knock on the classroom door before entering the classroom, particularly if the teacher is busy with other students and not aware you are there.
Student Absences
Please note, it is not the classroom teacher’s responsibility to provide learning packs or work for students who are absent for a period of time for either travel or sickness. Our teachers will generally assist with providing core work and assessment for students, but this should be organised via email prior to coming to the classroom. This provides teacher’s an opportunity to gather resources and provide clear instructions for absent students. Sick students should not come into the classroom to collect resources.
Wellbeing
As part of our student Wellbeing program, we are hosting a Wellbeing afternoon today after lunch. Thank you to Ms Langusch, the Wellbeing Team and all teachers for organising this important afternoon. Thanks also to the P&W who have made donations of fresh fruit as a healthy snack for all students from Prep to Grade 10 as part of this afternoon.
Athletics Week 6
I’d like to sincerely thank former PNG Olympian Rellie Kaputin who assisted this week with running athletics workshops for all classes form Prep to Grade 10. I am sure our students are more than ready for our upcoming Athletics Carnival. Thank you also Miss Judith for your organsiition and support of Rellie for the program this week.
The Athletics Carnival will be on Wednesday, 18 June. Field events will be held on the Wednesday morning (for years 1 - 10). Twilight track events will be held at 4pm on Wednesday 18 June, followed by a sausage sizzle. All parents, friends and wantoks are encouraged to attend and support their child/children's house.
Afterschool Activities and Weekend Sport
Thank you to those students who participated in this term’s after school activities. This Saturday, 30 May will be our final day for Tee Ball for our Primary School, Games will be held from 8:30 – 9:30am. Netball training for our Gr 5 to 10 girls will continue throughout the term. Ms R-D and Ms Laien will communicate times for training.
Student-led Conferences
Thank you to those parents who came and shared their child’s learning through our Student-led Conferences this week. We had a great amount of parents and students seemed to really enjoy showing off their hard work.
National Exams
The year is moving ahead quickly and it will not be too long before year 8 and year 10 National Exams are upon us. Next week our Grade 8 students will do their second lot of mock exams, the following week Grade 10 will sit their mock exams. LIS teachers have a comprehensive program to well prepare students in place, including afterschool and weekend remedial studies. A timetable for the upcoming holiday program will go home to Grade 8 and 10 parents in the coming weeks. Please note this will take place during the first week 23 to 27 June. Attendance is very important leading up to the exams. If you would like to understand the preparation or would like more info on how the exams are facilitated at LIS, please see our exam coordinator, Ms Patricia Yip.
Grade 7/8 Cairns Trip
We are busy finalising arrangements for the Grade 7 / 8 Carins Trip which which departs next Thursday. We have been very busy finalising passports and visas; this weekend we will take our remaining students to Port Moresby for Biometrics. We look forward to flying out next Thursday morning and a very exciting and enjoyable trip ahead. We can’t wait to share our exciting stories.
LIS PNG Independence Celebrations 2025
Independence Day preparations are continuing. Thank you to those teachers and parents working on this. We will continue to keep you updated with plans and preparation for the big 50 Year Independence Celebrations.
Term 2 Parent Calendar
Please download the term 2 calendar below.
Regards,
Mr Kevin Collins
