Dear Parents & Carers,

Halfway Through Term 3

We’re now at the midpoint of the term. Learning continues across all areas of the school, with students actively engaged in classroom activities and assessments. Staff are working hard to maintain momentum and ensure strong outcomes as we head into the second half of the term.

Independence Anniversary Preparations

Preparations for our Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary are progressing well. Students and staff are contributing to various aspects of the celebration, and we look forward to marking this important national milestone together.

Primary Parent-Teacher Conferences – Week 6

Next week, we’ll hold Parent-Teacher Conferences for our Primary School. This is a key opportunity for parents to meet with class teachers, discuss student progress, and raise any concerns. We encourage all families to attend and engage in these important conversations.

Highlands Marketing Visit

Mr. John Kalenda (Head of Boarding) and I will be travelling to the Highlands next week to visit IEA schools as part of our marketing efforts. This visit aims to strengthen connections and promote the opportunities available at Lae International School.

Week 7 – Important Dates

Please note the following dates:

• Monday, 25th August – Teacher Only Day (no classes for students)
• Tuesday, 26th August – National Repentance Day Public Holiday
• Wednesday, 27th August – Classes resume

New Staff Appointment

We welcome Ms. Zapung Karahure to our teaching team as our new Inclusive Education Specialist Teacher. Ms. Karahure will lead the Inclusive Education Committee and work closely with staff and families to support students with diverse learning needs. Her appointment reflects the School Board and Administration’s  commitment to providing a high-quality, inclusive education tailored to individual student needs.

Thank you for your continued support

Kind regards,

Mr Gregory  Neville

Principal 

Lae International School

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to this week’s edition of Primary News.

Parent teacher conference

Student progress meetings are a great way to provide a foundation for a partnership between families and schools. These meetings encourage home-school linkages and help support children’s learning when:

• Parents and teachers engage in dialog about the student’s learning and development on a regular basis.
• Parents and teachers are willing to listen and learn from each other.
• Parents and teachers come to the conference prepared to ask questions and share information that will benefit the student.

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held in Weeks 6 and 7. Teachers have sent out meeting invitations this week. Please make time available to attend this meeting.

Betel-nut on campus

Please be reminded that entering the school grounds with betel-nut in your mouth is strictly prohibited. This is in accordance with our school policy aimed at maintaining a clean, safe, and respectful environment for all. Anyone found entering with betel-nut present in their mouth will be refused entry. We appreciate your cooperation in upholding our community standards.

Early Learning Matters Week

We’re excited to celebrate Early Learners Matters Week with lots of fun and exciting learning!

Next week, our focus will be on STEM learning—that means exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths in ways that connect to what we’re learning in class. There will be hands-on activities, creative thinking, and plenty of smiles as we discover new things together.

We’d love for you to join us for a special Open Day on Friday. Come and see the amazing things your child has been learning and creating! Bring a friend along to share the fun with.

SRC Fundraising – T-shake sales

We’re happy to share that the SRC T-Shake fundraiser has come to a successful end! A big thank you to everyone who supported the fundraiser by purchasing a T-Shake. Your kindness and generosity helped make this event a great success.

Thanks to your support, the SRC raised enough money and proudly presented the funds to our school principal to go towards the SRC project. We’re excited to see the positive impact this will have on our school community.

Hat policy

Students are encouraged to wear their hats at all times when outdoor. Please ensure your child comes with his/her school hat/cap to school every day. students without hat will not participate in outdoor activities including playtime. Class teachers will reach out to parents of students who are not wearing the correct school hat//cap in school.

Carpark Safety Reminder

To help keep everyone safe, please follow these important carpark rules when entering and exiting the school:

• Drive slowly — the speed limit is 5 km/h at all times
• Stop behind the cones — do not drive past them
• Avoid stopping on the crossing line — keep it clear for pedestrians
• Be considerate — watch out for other drivers and pedestrians
• If you’ll be parked for a longer time, please use the parking space under the tree

Your care and attention help make our school a safer place for everyone. Thank you for your support and cooperation!

Countdown to PNG’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

As we approach Papua New Guinea’s 50th anniversary, preparations are now in full swing across our school community. We are pleased to announce that practice sessions have begun for regional performance groups. The energy and enthusiasm among our students are truly inspiring!

In the coming weeks, proper day’s program will be shared. For now, please kindly take note of the following;

• Pre-Independence day celebration will be on Thursday 11th September at the Secondary Campus.
• School buses will not be operating on Thursday for both pick up and drop off. We kindly ask for parents to make alternative arrangements for your child.
• Friday 12th September will be shared lunch. Students to come in their PNG colours.

Looking ahead

• Week 6 – Early Learning Matters Week
• Week 6 Friday 22nd August – Open Day for Early Learning Grades
• Week 6 – Primary PTC
• Week 7 – Primary PTC
• Week 7 Monday 25th August - Teacher Only Day
• Week 7 Tuesday 26th August - Public Holiday
• Week 7 – Grade 1LT learning Assembly
• Week 8 – SRC assembly (Father’s Day)         

Dear all,

Looking ahead, this term will be a busy and exciting nine-week period, packed with various activities. This is week 5, we have 4 more weeks to go for this term.

50th Independence Celebrations

A significant highlight will be the 50th Independence celebrations for Papua New Guinea, with events scheduled to be held right here at the secondary campus. Practice sessions on Fridays after assembly for the school. All international students will have to join any of the PNG regional group of their choice.

Assessment

To keep you well-informed about your child's academic progress, assessment schedules for term 3 has been posted up on Audri. Download a copy for yourself and help your child prepare

Expectations for Student Conduct & Appearance

Uniform Policy: Students are expected to wear the designated uniform correctly and consistently, reflecting pride and unity in line with the LIS school Policy.

Prohibited Items

• Mobile Phones: These are not allowed during school hours to minimize distractions.
• Expensive Items: Students are discouraged from bringing valuable personal items to reduce the risk of loss or theft.
• Hair Guidelines (Girls): Hair should be tied back if shoulder-length.  Must maintain natural hair colour—no coloured extensions are allowed. The school continues to discourage any form of hair extensions, promoting a neat and distraction-free look.

Routine Procedures

• Students are reminded to adhere to standard protocols when signing out early from campus.
• Designated no-go zones remain off-limits for safety and privacy, and
• walkways and corridors should be used solely for walking—not for lingering, running, or loitering.
• The school emphasizes that graffiti is strictly prohibited and considered an act of vandalism.

Important Dates for this Term:

• AST 1st and 2nd Sittings - August 26th & 27th
• Grade 10 and 12 final Objective Mock - September 1st - September 5th

Grade 10 Cambridge IGCSE and the Grade 10 & 12 PNG National Examination Dates

These will be shared with you in a separate flyer. To ensure you receive all important updates and information promptly, we highly encourage you to join our School Audiri App if you haven't already. This is our primary means of communication with all parents and the wider school community.

Cheers

James Winas

Head of Secondary Campus

Dear Parents and Guardians

Welcome to LIS Boarding House section of this week’s newsletter.

Theme for the term: Getting closer to the ideal outcome.

We expect our students to be able to consistently demonstrate at the end of the year, respectful, responsible and safe behavior. Boarding parents are working hard to achieve these outcomes through the weekly discussion of our step to success and the weekly virtue discussion.

Weekly Virtue Discussion

This week, we have been discussing Resilience. It is important that our students bounce back from every set back and move forward towards achieving their goals.

• Resilience – the ability to recover from setback and keep striving.
• Why it matters - The path to ideal outcomes is rarely smooth

I kindly, invite parents to join us in talking to your child about the virtues when you get a chance to talk to them. Next week discussion will be on integrity.

Highlands Trip

Principal and I will be visiting Hagen, Kundiawa and Goroka next week to meet with parents and promote LIS boarding house. Kindly pass the message to any interested parents and individuals in these three locations to meet with us and learn why many parents past and present continue to choose boarding at LIS. It’s an opportunity to hear testimonies of our past students on how their boarding experience helped set them apart at the work place. We will also share exciting stories from our current students on how LIS boarding is assisting them

Our meeting times are as follows;

• Kundiawa - 5pm Tuesday 19th August at Kundiawa International School
• Hagen - 5pm Wednesday 20th August at Hagen International School
• Goroka - 5pm Thursday 21st August at Goroka International School

Reminders

• All parents and guardians are asked to adhere the sign out procedure.
• Unless in the case of emergency, visitors or guardians will not be allowed to enter the campus after 6pm. This will ensure students are not disturbed from the scheduled activities and boarding staff are not disturbed from their supervision.
• We are experiencing rain most evening and the place is cold. We encourage all students to have an umbrella and a school issued coat.

Warm regards,

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.

School Fees

A very big THANK YOU to all our parents and sponsors who have completed their Term 3 school fees!

Any student that has outstanding fees for Term 3 and prior, the student:

• will not be given his or her school report at the end of the term.
• will not be allowed to participate in whole school events including the coming PNG Independence Day Celebrations.

Remember when making payment, ensure to put the name of the student on the deposit slip or bank transfer description. This will greatly assist with receipting.

Refunds

• Once Term 4 has begun no refunds are permitted for that school year.
• Withdrawal of a student must be made in writing or on the Notice of Withdrawal form.
• IEA will only make refunds to the individual, company or organisation that paid the fees.

Uniforms

We have received some of the back ordered items, mainly shorts. Please check at the uniform room should you need to purchase a uniform.

Regards

Homoka

Mr. Homoka Ganiga