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TOKSAVE - Term 2 Week 10 2023

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Mid-year reports for all children will be sent home today, Thursday 22nd of June.

Teaching programs at Lihir International School are determined by the mandated expectations of the Australian Curriculum and grading system guidelines are set out by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA), due to our licensing agreement with Education Queensland International.

In preparation for these reports, it is important to consider the 5 point scale grading system used for reporting of student achievement. A good starting point is to revisit the understanding of the C or WW achievement grade. C or WW means that the student has achieved the expected level of understanding of a subject for their year level and shows that the child has met expectations of the Australian Curriculum in that area of study, at this point in time.

In other words — if your child is graded a C or WW, they are achieving what is expected for a child of their year level in that particular subject. The C or WW grade is not a cause for concern.

Table 1: P–2 reporting standards describing children’s achievement using a five-point scale

Across the reporting period, the patterns of evidence typically demonstrate:

Applying (AP)-The child applies the curriculum content and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the required knowledge. The child demonstrates a high level of skill that can be transferred to new situations.

Making connections (MC) - The child makes connections using the curriculum content and demonstrates a clear understanding of the required knowledge. The child applies a high level of skill in situations familiar to them, and is beginning to transfer skills to new situations.

Working with (WW) - The child can work with the curriculum content and demonstrates understanding of the required knowledge. The child applies skills in situations familiar to them.

Exploring (EX) - The child is exploring the curriculum content and demonstrates understanding of aspects of the required knowledge. The child uses a varying level of skills in situations familiar to them.

Becoming aware (BA) - The child is becoming aware of the curriculum content and demonstrates a basic understanding of aspects of required knowledge. The child is beginning to use skills in situations familiar to them.

Table 2: Years 3–10 reporting standards describing students’ achievement using a five-point scale

A	Evidence in a student’s work typically demonstrates a very high level of knowledge and understanding of the content (facts, concepts, and procedures), and application of skills.
B	Evidence in a student’s work typically demonstrates a high level of knowledge and understanding of the content (facts, concepts, and procedures), and application of skills.
C	Evidence in a student’s work typically demonstrates a sound level of knowledge and understanding of the content (facts, concepts, and procedures), and application of skills.
D	Evidence in a student’s work typically demonstrates a limited level of knowledge and understanding of the content (facts, concepts and procedures), and application of skills.
E	Evidence in a student’s work typically demonstrates a very limited level of knowledge and understanding of the content (facts, concepts and procedures), and application of skills.

This grading system means that a high percentage of students will be graded in the C or WW range of achievement and students achieving a higher grade than C or WW will have to have consistently demonstrated a high or very high level of knowledge and understanding in the subject throughout the first two terms of this academic year.

Assessment and reporting is an ongoing process for all teachers and this ensures that teachers are constantly aware of student progress which enables them to set appropriate learning tasks for all students.

Term 3 Resumption - Term 3 will commence on Monday, 17th July.

Do not hesitate to make contact If you have any further queries or questions.

Regards,

Mr. Greg Neville

Principal

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2023 Term Dates for Students

Term 1 Monday 30 January to Thursday 30 March

Term 2 Monday 17 April to Thursday 22 June

Term 3 Monday 17 July to Thursday 14 September

Term 4 Monday 2 October to Thursday 7 December

Key Events and Activities

Key dates:

17th July: School resumes for term 3

28th-30th July: Netball Carnival (Kavieng)

9th August: Year 10 Science Practical Exam

7th-11th August: Book Week

24th August: High School Open Night

7th September: Swimming Carnival

Afternoon activities:

Sport activities will resume after the holiday break.

Sausage sizzle, tabloid sports & ice-cream! A great way to end our SRC activities for the term.

From the Deputy Principal (LIS)

Year 8 and 10 Holiday Remedial Classes

Year 8 and 10 students have scheduled Remedial Classes over the holiday break. Parents should have received a copy of the timetable. If you have any questions, please contact Ms Yip. Please note that there are no Saturday sessions for the next three weeks as students will be attending Monday - Friday for the first two weeks of the holiday break.

Holiday reading

We encourage all students to maintain reading over the holiday break. A reminder that primary students can access the online program Reading Eggs - https://readingeggs.com.au. Students from year 5-year 10 are encouraged to borrow library books to read over the break.

Absences

A reminder that if your child is absent, please email your child's teacher or text/phone Mrs Romaso-Daimol in the office.

I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday break.

Kind regards,

Ms Cathy Langusch

From the Deputy Principal (STM)

This week we say goodbye to our electrical apprentices who will complete their Work Ready Program this week. We wish them all the best for their apprenticeship over the next 4 years.

Our next Work Ready Program candidates are currently being onboarded and will commence at their program at the end of July.

Over the holidays we will welcome the Grade 8 and 10 students each day for additional focussed lessons in preparation for National Exams in Term 4.

During the holidays on July 5, we welcome our LSS Academic Support students and also our OLSH Scholarships students to come and listen to presentations from the Newcrest Learning and Talent Industry Trainees and Post Graduate Development Participants. This will also be an opportunity to discuss possible university scholarship opportunities.

Our FODE students are continuing their studies and making good progress. We will be holding Mock exams for the Grade 10 FODE students during the holiday period to assist their preparation for exams at the end of the year.

We are still working with many of our former Work Ready Program Trainees to apply for a range of positions both with Newcrest and other stakeholders and secure employment.

Out staff are also continuing to support our BEd Teachers to compete all of their required assessment in the STMC Computer Lab over weekends and after school.

We are in the process of finalising details for a Certificate of Inclusive Education, for Teachers across Lihir, with Callan Services. We look forward to presenting these details with the Local Education Office in the near future.