Week 8 Term 2 2025

Weekly Newsletter

Principal: Greg Neville

Deputy Principal: Daniel Lyng

Head of Primary Campus: Vanessa Ignas

Head of Secondary Campus: James Winas

Head of Boarding: John Kalenda

Business Manager: Homoka Ganiga

Message from the Principal

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we conclude this semester, it is important to acknowledge the great work taking place in our classrooms. Our students have demonstrated diligence, creativity, and perseverance, while our LIS teachers have remained committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences.

Next week, Student Semester Reports will be issued, featuring a revamped and revised format designed to be more accessible and informative for parents and carers. This new approach aligns with best practices observed across the International Education Agency (IEA) and internationally, ensuring that families receive a clear and comprehensive overview of their child's academic progress.

I wish to remind all parents and carers that all school communication is now conducted via the Audiri App. If you have not yet registered, I strongly urge you to do so without delay. It is important that at least one parent or carer from every family is connected to the app, as it serves as the primary channel for official correspondence and updates.

Please also take note of the following important dates:

  • Monday next week has been designated as a Teacher Only Day to facilitate professional development for our staff.
  • Tuesday is a public holiday in observance of the King’s Birthday.


Furthermore, I am pleased to announce that over the upcoming holiday period, our Early Learning Centre play area will undergo a comprehensive revamp. This initiative aims to enhance the space, ensuring that it remains a safe, welcoming, and enriching environment for our youngest learners.

If you have any questions or concerns, please make an appointment to come and see me.

Regards,

Mr Greg Neville

Principal

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Deputy Principal's Notices

PAT Testing

Well done, primary!

PAT testing has finished for all students in primary this week. Any children that were absent during the PAT testing cycle will have the opportunity to catch up in the first week back after the holiday. Students that have completed PAT tests will get the reports along with their semester 1 report. For students Grade 3 and above the report shows their relative progress benchmarked against international data. A stanine score of 4 or 5 is an average rating against international data. Students in Grade 1 and 2 are not benchmarked against international data as they are still early years grades in education, we expect students to accelerate throughout the year as students become more familiar with reading and problem solving.

This PAT testing cycle is the first round this year and in term 4 we will be able to see continued progress in the current year’s content. As we are only half way through the year students have still not covered the full grade level curriculum and some of the content may have been less familiar for them. This round of testing does give us the opportunity to see any areas that require intervention and areas of strength in content already covered. This will enable teachers to be even more effective in offering whole class and individual student support.

Upcoming Teacher Only Day and Public Holiday

Monday 16th June is a scheduled teacher only day, on this day teachers will be focused on professional learning alongside planning and preparation for Term 3.

Tuesday 17th June is a schedule public holiday.

Students should not come to school on either day.

Track and Field Spirit Carnival

Ms Kanini has been busy working with the different grade levels throughout the school in Track and Field training. The primary school oval has been marked to include an area for a running track and an area for the field events such as discus, javelin, and shot put. On Thursday 19th June we have our Prep to Grade 4 event and on Friday 19th June our Grade 5 to Grade 12 event. The days have been planned to ensure all students have the opportunity to participate if they wish. All students should be present on the finals days of the term to compete or support those competing.

STEM Fair:

The first STEM final is this coming week at the secondary school on Wednesday. There are a total of 18 projects that have made it through to the final from primary and secondary. All projects will be displayed in the secondary hall for judging.

School Arrival and Departure Times:

Parents are reminded that school finishes at 3pm on both campuses. Students should only remain past pick up time 3.00pm – 3.15pm in secondary if they are participating in intervention classes or a sports ECA. Students not participating should leave the secondary campus promptly after 3pm.

ECAs finish have now finished in primary. All primary students should be picked up promptly between 3.00pm – 3.15pm. In the rare event of a late pick up, due to unforeseen issues, parents should be contacting the school office to advise them. Students should not be regularly picked up late as the school is unable to provide supervision for them.

The school bus service is available as an option if parents are unable to pick their children up at the required times.

As a reminder to all parents and guardians, supervision of students on the primary campus begins at 7.30am with students able to enter classes from 7.45am. We advise all parents to ensure they do not drop their children off earlier than 7.30am. If students arrive between 7.30am and 7.45am they will be supervised in the hall and need to remain in there seated quietly until they can enter classroom.

Head of Primary Campus Notices

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to this week’s edition.

STEM fair

Despite the heavy down pour on Friday, our students from Grade 5 to 8 were able to show case their project during the first heat of the STEM fair competition. Among the contestants, we also had our young students from Grade 1BK and 1LT who join in to show their projects as well.

The following groups have now advance to the final. This will be held at the secondary campus on Wednesday 18th June.

Project

Participants

Bioplastic

Florean, Louievhan, Rahil, Soujin

The filtration process

Hadassah, Layla, Tasneem, Valentina, Natalia

Steam boat

Jairus, Daniel, Moape, Dylan

Water filtration

Siddarth, Jordan, Philip, Emmanuel

Plastic Touch

Juelz, Kenneth H, Benny, Joseph, Mason

Make Shift Aircon

Elizabeth, Jamila, Jonah, Godfrey

Plastic Windmill

Paris, Eleanor, Hannah, Maria- Theresa

Water Filter

Marco, Joisah, Curthbeth

Recycling Storage

Jeandan, Victor, Antonia

Plastic flower Bouquet

Mary-Jane, Millicent, Laurel

 

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 played at the primary campus field.

Please ensure your child comes with enough water, they must have healthy snacks and have their hats.  Sunscreen is optional.  Students must be in their house colour uniform.

PAT Testing 

We have now completed all testing and reports will be printed and sent together with your child’s semester one report.

Afterschool ECA

We are pleased to announce that Term 3 afterschool ECA activities are now ready. Please email our school receptionist; LIS.Reception@lis.iea.ac.pg or come to the office to secure a spot for your child. We will also have the ECA list available on Audiri.

Pre-Independence Celebration

Teachers have started preparation for our school’s pre-independence celebration. Primary students will be participating in their regional groups. Please kindly check your child’s class group on Audiri to indicate your child’s region.

Looking ahead;

  • 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

Term 3 starts on Monday 14th July 

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Head of Secondary Campus Notices

Greetings, everyone! As we step into the final week of school, I have a number of key updates and upcoming events to share with you.

Grade 12 Written Expression Mock Exam

Grade 12 students have sat their second mock exam last week, as part of their ongoing preparation for the final exam 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 practices. This mock exam provides an invaluable opportunity to refine their skills and build further readiness for their final exam.

Secondary STEM Fair

I am happy to announce that all 8 exhibitions for the Secondary STEM exhibition have made it to the final heat next week. Our focus will be Reducing, Recycling, and Reusing Plastics.

The whole-school STEM exhibition will be at the Secondary Campus on June 18.

Parents are encouraged to attend and support our students.

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 soon 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 continue to have their PE lessons at the Primary Campus, leading up to the Spirit Carnival. Grades 11 and 12 will have an opportunity to have some practice on Thursday at the secondary Campus on Thursday June 19, 2025 to ensure they are 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!

Cheers

James Winas

Head of Secondary Campus

Head of Boarding

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 

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Student Photographs

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.

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School Fees

  • All parents with outstanding Term 2 fees should ensure payments are done to settle them.
  • Invoices for Term 3 billing will be sent by week 9.

  • 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.

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