TOKSAVE - Week 2 Term 4 2024

Lihir International School and School to Mine Campus

Principal: Mr Kevin Collins

Deputy Principal LIS: Ms Catherine Langusch

Deputy Principal STM: Mr David Wengip

From the Principal

2024 Classes

We are currently organising classes for the 2025 school year. If you know your child / children will not be attending Lihir International School in 2025, and you have not yet informed Cathy or myself, please let us know as soon as possible, so that year level numbers and class organisation can be finalised. 2025 classes will be announced in week 10.

Awards Night

In the last week of this term, on Wednesday 4 December, the school will host its Awards Night. The evening will consist of various awards for each class and feature class concert items. Further information regarding the Awards Night will be disseminated in coming weeks.

School for term 4 will finish on Thursday 5 December at 12.00pm.

Year 8 and 10 National Exams

This week, our year 10 class sat for their Lower Secondary School Certificate Examinations. Congratulations to all students for their diligence and preparation towards these exams. Thanks to Mr Kiapkuli who was our external invigilator for the exams. Thanks to the Year 10 parents who provided a lovely lunch for the students to enjoy on the completion of their exams.

The year 8 National Exams are in week 4, from Monday 21October. Our year 8s are currently very busy in preparation for these exams. 

Year 10 Camp and Work Experience

Following the year 10 National Exams, our year 10 class will head off on a Transition Camp to Kavieng for a couple of days. The camp is designed to prepare them for Work Experience and includes a visit to OLSH International Kavieng for an awareness on year 11 subject selections. Following this, the students will participate in a Work Experience program coordinated by Mrs Baiwan. This program gives the students a valuable taste of the workforce, prior to subject selection for year 11.

School Council Meeting

There will be a School Council Meeting on Thursday 31 October, commencing at 6.00pm in the Library. This meeting is for School Council members.

Please make an appointment to see the principal if you have any concerns or queries. 

Regards,

Mr Kevin Collins

Term 4 Parent Calendar

Download

Screen Time and Guidelines

https://aifs.gov.au/resources/short-articles/too-much-time-screens

Screen Time and Children

https://hw.qld.gov.au/blog/how-much-screen-time-is-too-much/

How much screen time is too much?

https://hw.qld.gov.au/blog/how-much-screen-time-is-too-much/

Check out the school's website!

https://lisstm.com.au/

At LIS - Wellbeing Matters!

The Australian Student Wellbeing Framework supports schools to provide every student with the strongest foundation possible for them to reach their aspirations in learning and in life.

The vision of the Framework is that schools are learning communities that promote student wellbeing, safety and positive relationships so that students can reach their full potential.

The Framework is based on evidence that demonstrates the strong association between safety, wellbeing and learning.

Wellbeing Information for Parents

https://studentwellbeinghub.edu.au/parents/framework/

Under 8's Activity Morning

The Kindy, Prep and Year 1/2 classes will lots of fun next Wednesday, 16th October, at our Under 8's activity morning. It will be held from 8.30-10.15am at the basketball court and adjoining playground. Parents are welcome to attend and bring along any younger siblings to join in the fun activities that will be happening. Thank you to Mrs Collins, Ms Dovaston and Ms Saua for organising the event and also to our early years aides Ms Andar and Ms Kinkinteng. Thanks also to our year 9 students who will be helping out on the morning.

Term 4 Week 1 Principal Award Winners

Ben Misren (Yr 5), Dilo Pano (Yr 10), Shantalynna Waho (Yr 7), Regina Kunai (Yr 3), Sean Waho (Prep), Kael Nanau (Yr 2), Emmie Iamo (Kindy)

Term 4 Key Dates and Activities

Upcoming Key Dates and Activities

Week 3: Year 10 Transition Camp to Kavieng

Week 3: Wednesday - Under 8s activity morning for Prep/Year 1/Year 2: 8.30 - 10.15am

Week 4: Year 8 National Exams

Week 5: Thursday - School Council Meeting

Week 6: Wednesday - Student led conferences for Primary classes

Week 6: Saturday (9th November) - Rugby League Gala Day

Week 7: Thursday - Long Run and Ball Games Carnival

After school activities:

Wednesday: Homework class for year 3-6 from 3.10 - 4.00pm; Supervised study for High school students.

Tuesday - Friday: After school swimming program as per schedule

Congratulations to our LIS winners who won prizes in the NIP Governor's essay competition

Geno Kogia - 1st prize and Oscar Savitas - 3rd prize

From P&W Committee

Canteen Menu & roster

School Hours

School Hours K - 6 (LIS)                                                               

Official school times are:

8.10                 Bell rings

8.10 – 8.15      Home room (Assembly on Monday and Friday mornings)

8.15 – 10.35    First session

10.35 – 11.05 Recess (15 minutes eating followed by 15 minutes play)

11.05 – 12.35 Second session

12.35 – 1.20    Lunch (15 minutes eating followed by 30 minutes play)

1:20 – 3.00      Third Session 

3.00                 End of school day  

 

School Hours 7 - 10                                                                                  

Official school times are:

8.10                 Bell rings

8.10 – 8.15      Home room (Assembly on Monday and Friday mornings)

8.15 – 10.05    Two periods

10.05 – 10.35 Recess (10 minutes eating followed by 20 minutes play)

10.35 – 1.20    Three periods

1.20 – 2.00      Lunch (10 minutes eating followed by 30 minutes play)

2.00 – 2.55      One period

2.55 – 3.00      Home room

3.00                 End of school day

2024 and 2025 Term Dates for Students

2024

Term 4 Monday 30 September to Thursday 5 December

2025

Term 1 Monday 27 January to Thursday 3 April

Term 2 Tuesday 22 April to Thursday 19 June

Term 3 Monday 14 July to Thursday 18 September

Term 4 Monday 6 October to Thursday 4 December

Sports Update

Term 4 After School Swim Program

Unfortunately. after school swimming lessons were cancelled this week due to illness. Thank you for your understanding. Lessons will recommence next week Tuesday. Please see below the schedule below. 

Please take time to check the schedule as there has been a few movements in the squads.

Kind regards,

Ms Judith Meauri (Sports Coordinator)

Term 4 After School Swim Program

From the Deputy Principal (LIS)

Student Portfolios

A kind reminder to return your child's portfolio if you have not already done so.

Under 8's Activity Morning

On Wednesday of next week, 16 October, the early years classes (Kindy, Prep and year 1/2) will have an Under 8's activity morning. Parents and wantoks are welcome to join in with the fun and activities, along with younger siblings. It will be held in the basketball court, from 8.30-10.15am.

Parent Overviews

Last week, parent overviews were sent home to share with parents about the learning that is happening this term. Please contact your child's teacher if you did not receive an overview.

Friday Assemblies

Parents and friends are welcome to attend our Friday assemblies that commence at 8.10am on the basketball court. This week was the year 5/6 assembly and next week it will be the year 3/4 class.

Kind regards,

Ms Cathy Langusch             

VIP Champion!

Dilo Pano

From the Deputy Principal (STM)

Work Ready Program

This week, 18 trainees for the 4th and last batch of 2024 WRP trainees commenced their 8 weeks training on Monday. New applications for the WRP have been closed until further notice and as such, no new WRP applications will be accepted. Notice for the opening and acceptance of new applications will be sent in the new year.

Every Wednesday and Friday, former WRP trainees come into STM Campus and apply for vacant entry level positions as they become available, with the assistance of STM staff. A good number of former WRP trainees have attained jobs with Newmont as well as with various contractors. 

FODE

Students are continuing their studies at their own pace. NDOE Calander of events are observed and followed.

Eligible Year 10 upgraders will sit for their National Exams in week 4.

Remedial & Exam Preparation

This Saturday morning remedial session will be the final exam preparation session for Grade 8s. There will be no after-school remedials next week.

Congratulations to our LIS Year 10 Students on the successful completion of your National Grade 10 Examinations.

Kind regards, 

Mr. David Wengip

 

Meet our WRP trainees

Name: My name is Pauline Taus.

What village are you from?

I come from Kunaye 2 Village, Lihir.

What form of training have you previously had?

  I completed Gr. 10 at School To Mine Campus – Newmont. 

What do you want to do after you complete the Work Ready Program? After I complete my WR program, I would like to work with Newmont as a Technician Processing Plant with Newmont.

Name: My name is Paul Dapol.

What village are you from?  

I come from Ton Village, Masahet Island, Lihir.

What form of training have you previously had?

 I did my Gr. 12 at Lihir Secondary. After that, I did my upgrade 12 studies at Nimamar Franchise Centre.

What do you want to do after you complete the Work Ready Program?

After I complete the WR program, I like to work with Newmont in the HR Department.

Name: My name is Sylvester Arau.

What village are you from?

I come from Pangoh village, Lihir.

What form of training have you previously had?

I did my Gr. 10 at Vunabosco Agro Tech Sec School.

What do you want to do after you complete the Work Ready Program?

 After I complete my WR training program, I want to work with Newmont as a Mine Operator.