Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Staffing Update
Due to recent events, Ms Dovaston will not be returning to Lihir International School. We thank her for all of her hard work and contribution to our school community and wish her all the best in her future endeavours. We will commence recruitment for her position in the coming weeks. Next term, we welcome Ms Jacklyne Mataker who will be taking the Prep class next semester. I know everyone will make Ms Mataker feel welcome. Prep parents will be invited to a meeting early next term to meet Ms Mataker.
Semester One Reports
Mid-year reports for all children will be sent home today, Thursday 19 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: |
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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.
Golden Orchid Ball
Thank you to the P&W who are busy preparing for the Golden Orchid Ball which will take place on Saturday 26 July. Please ensure all tickets have been returned and that those interested have purchased your tickets in support of this major fundraising event.
LIS PNG Independence Celebrations 2025
Independence Day preparations are continuing, thank you to those teachers and parents who are continuing with plans and preparation for the big 50 Year Independence Celebrations. A kind reminder for parents who wish their students to participate in the Bilas Parade, forms must be handed in by the end of week 1 next term.
Term 3 Resumption
Term 3 will commence on Monday, 14 July.
Please do not hesitate to make contact If you have any further queries or questions.
Regards,
Mr Kevin Collins
