Dear Parents and Caregivers,
This term is particularly busy; please be sure to read the many things going on over the next few weeks.
Chickenpox (Varicella)
There have been some cases of chickenpox reported in the school. 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.
The rash usually appears 10 to 21 days after first being exposed to someone who has chickenpox. The time between exposure and getting the rash is called the incubation period. The rash usually first appears on the chest, back or face. It can then move to other areas of the body, including inside the mouth. At first, the rash looks like small pimples. These later become blisters full of fluid. Most children with chickenpox are unwell for about five to seven days. If your child has chickenpox, they are infectious to others from one to two days before the rash first appears up until the last blisters have dried up.
Children with chickenpox should not go to kindergarten or school until the last blister has dried. A dry blister scab is not infectious. You should tell the school if your child gets chickenpox, as there may be other children who need to be immunised or treated.
Wellbeing
As part of our student Wellbeing program, we are hosting a Wellbeing afternoon next Friday afternoon after lunch. Please note, all students are to wear their non-academic uniform next Friday, to comfortably participate in these activities. 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. I am sure it will be an enjoyable and worthwhile event for students.
We would also like to thank Mrs Amanda Amidy for giving her time to work with our High School students and also our teachers throughout the term.
Athletics Week 6
Next week, we welcome former PNG Olympian Rellie Kaputin to assist with a week of athletics workshops with all classes from Prep to Grade 10. We look forward to Rellie coming and sharing her expertise with our students as they prepare for the Athletics Carnival in Week 9.
The Athletics Carnival for Prep to year 10 students 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
Pending fine weather, our Monday afternoon activities will continue next Monday with Teeball for Prep to Grade 6, Netball for our Gr 5 to 10 girls and Science Experiments for our High School students. Saturday games of Teeball will be on next weekend.
Student-led Conferences
The Primary School classes will host parents and carers for our student-led conferences next Wednesday 28 May from 3:15pm. Please see notice below.
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. LIS teachers have a comprehensive program to well prepare students in place, including afterschool and weekend remedial studies. 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 will take place from 5 – 12 June. We have been very busy organising passports and visas; this weekend we will take our remaining students to Port Moresby for Biometrics.
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
