Dear Parents and carers,

It has been a very and productive week at Lae International School, where we welcomes Dr. Cherie Litwiller, Director of Education for IEA, to our school.. Dr. Litwiller attended our School’s Board of Governors Meeting and took the time to visit both campuses, where she inspected the recent CAPEX works that are now nearing completion. Her visit reaffirmed the progress we are making toward enhancing the learning environment for our students.

I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation to all parents for ensuring that their children are dressed in the correct school uniform. Your support plays an essential role in maintaining the school’s standards and fostering a sense of pride among our students.

A big thank you to all the families who joined us for our Family Movie Night in celebration of  International Day of the Family. It was great to see so many turn out for a very enjoyable night supporting our SRC and upcoming student trips.

We are excited about the upcoming STEM Fair, which will take place at the end of Week 7. This event will showcase our students’ creativity, problem-solving skills, and passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We encourage all students to participate with our best exhibits to participate in the broader provincial STEM fair.

Additionally, our Inclusive Education Committee has been actively working to ensure the best possible interventions for students across the school. The committee has met for secondary students and will meet for primary students this week, strengthening our commitment to inclusive education and student support.

Lastly, I encourage all parents and carers to maintain open communication with their child’s class or homeroom teacher regarding any concerns or queries. Your partnership is vital in fostering a supportive and enriching learning environment for every student at Lae International School.

Thank you for your ongoing support. 

Warm regards

Mr Greg Neville

Principal

Track and Field Spirit Carnival

From Week 6 in PE lessons all students Prep to Grade 10 will be covering track and field sports to support them in this year’s Spirit carnival. Grade 11 and 12 will be participating and have the opportunity for afterschool and lunchtime training. We expect all Day and Boarding students to be present for these days in Week 9.

Drone Lunchtime ECA Opportunities

In the secondary school we have started a sign out system for the school drones at lunchtimes. Students can come and sign out one of our 5 drones for use in lunchtime and then sign it back in at the end of the lunch period. So far students have enjoyed having this opportunity and we welcome all to gain experience in flying the drones.

STEM Fair:

Students should have signed up their groups for the upcoming STEM fair themed, ‘Putting an End to Plastic’. We encourage all students from Grade 5 to Grade 12 to make the effort and participate in the fairs. In the final heat in week 9 we will have prizes will be available for the winners.

School Arrival 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.

Dear all

Welcome back to another edition of the secondary toksave!

As we reach the end of week 5. I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the achievements and progress we have made as a school community. It has been an encouraging and successful first 5 weeks of term 2.

One of the most notable improvements has been the change in attitude among our secondary school students towards their studies. Their focus and commitment have grown considerably, and we are proud of the effort they are putting into their learning. This shift is an excellent step in building stronger habits towards academic excellence.

The after-school activities program has also been a great success this term. The range of activities offered has given students opportunities to try new things, develop skills, and build friendships in a fun, engaging environment. Activities like these play an important role in students’ personal development, and we’d love to hear your thoughts about how the program can be further improved.

If you’d like to lead an activity in the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us—we’re always open to new ideas and collaboration.

For students interested in joining the upcoming Basketball ECA, pre-reading materials are available upon request. Feel free to reach out for further details!

School boy’s rugby at Lae Secondary oval every weekend for the LIS U19 boys. We have netball for staff and students at the Sir Ignatus Kilage’s Stadium. Please come along and support our students.

School expectation on standard of dress

Safeguarding remains one of our top priorities. We are committed to ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all students and staff. We value open communication with parents about these practices, and I invite you to share any thoughts or suggestions you may have. Together, we can continue to build a school community that prioritizes the well-being of every child.

Gentle reminder on our dress code. Please ensure girls are correctly attired.

No large hoop earrings (small studs or sleepers only) No makeup or excessive jewellery (bracelets, promotional rubber bracelets). The only Necklaces allowed can have a small religious pendent (Cross or medal)

They need to remove items not allowed.

Hair extensions to be discouraged. No coloured extensions. Long hair or extensions must be tied back.

yoga pants and leggings are worn as school uniforms. repeatedly observed with our female students

Stirrup pants (long pants with elastic angles) worn to school especially by our male students

Device Policy

At Lae International School, we do not allow the use of mobile smartphones/phones by students across both campuses. Students that optionally bring in their personal devices do at their own risk and the school takes no responsibility for the loss or damage of personal devices used on the school campuses.

Important Dates

We have 9 weeks of school this term. This is the end of week 5 and we have two more weeks to go for this term. Some important dates to remember for this term.

1.      Grade 10 Written Expression Examination

Thursday June 6, 2025

2.      Grade 12 Written Expression Mock 2

Monday June 9, 2025

3.      Grade 12 Career Assembly

Friday 13 June, 2025

4.      STEM FAIR – TBC

Wednesday 18 June, 2025

5.      School Spirit Carnival – Grade 5-12 students

Friday 20 June, 2025

6.      Grade 10 IGCSE Mock Exams

Monday 14 July – Friday 18 July 2025

7.      Grade 12 AST Mock Examination

Wednesday 16 July & Thursday 17 July 2025

Thank you all for the first five weeks. I will keep you informed.

Thank you

James Winas

Head of Secondary Campus

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.