Dear Parents and Caregivers,

High School Open Night

We will hold our High School Open Night next Thursday, the 22nd August, from 4.00-6.00pm at the STM Campus. This is a great opportunity for our high school students to showcase their learning. Please come along and see some of the great work they have been doing. Primary parents and students, particularly our year 6 students are welcome to attend. Parents will be escorted up to the STM Campus if needed from our school campus.

Thanks to the high school teachers for organising the displays and to the students who will be presenting and sharing their learning.

Exam Preparation

The countdown is on towards National Exams and our Year 10 and Year 8 students have their regular Saturday morning exam prep at STM campus again this Saturday morning. We acknowledge the work that both students and teachers are putting in to prepare for the exams. 

Swimming Carnivals

On Thursday of week 8, there will a junior mini-swimming carnival held during the school day and a carnival for years 3-10 commencing in the late afternoon. Further information about both swimming carnivals will be communicated to parents next week.

Attendance

Attendance at school is very important. Children need to be at school on time every day to succeed in their learning. We have seen some unnecessary absenteeism and lateness, particularly in the high school. If a child is absent, parents / carers need to email the class teacher or send a note on return to the school.

Independence Day. 

This year the school will celebrate Independence Day on the last day of school for term 3 – September 12. There will be some special activities to celebrate the day, we will share these closer to the date.

Term 3 Calendar

Please find the Term 3 Parent Calendar attached below. 

If you have any concerns or would like further information on any of the topics in this newsletter, please do not hesitate to make contact with any questions.  

Regards,

Mr Kevin Collins

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

Term 1 Monday 29 January to Thursday 28 March

Term 2 Monday 15 April to Thursday 20 June

Term 3 Monday 15 July to Thursday 12 September

Term 4 Monday 30 September to Thursday 5 December

PE Swimming Lessons

This term, all classes from Prep-year10 will be participating in swimming lessons for PE. Students will need to bring appropriate swimming clothes, a towel and thongs/slippers. If a student is unable to swim for a lesson, please email either the student's class teacher or myself.

This term's swimming lessons will culminate in our school's swimming carnivals (Prep-year 2 and year 3-10) which will be held on Thursday, week 8, the 5th September.

After-school Swimming Lessons

These continued this week. Please see the updated schedule below.

After-school Sport

A reminder that there will be Saturday morning sport this Saturday 17th August and next Saturday 24th August from 8.30-9.30am. Please wear a hat and closed in shoes and bring a water bottle.

Kind regards,

Ms Judith Meauri (Sports Coordinator)

There will be no Canteen next week as the P & W will be busy preparing for the ball. The Student Council will have a sausage sizzle instead. Please send in K2 for a sausage by next Wednesday.

Thank you.

On behalf of LIS Parent & Wontok Committee we are excited to confirm our guest entertainment and some amazing prizes to be won at the LIS Golden Orchid Fundraiser Masquerade Ball. If you would like to purchase your ticket to attend or would like to buy some raffle tickets, please contact Lihir International School Ball Committee - LISPBallCommittee@newcrest.com.au 

Get your ball tickets before they sell out.

Friday Assemblies

Parents and Wantoks are welcome to join us for our weekly assemblies held each Friday in the basketball court, commencing at 8.10am. This week it was the year 1/2 Tok Pisin assembly and next week it will be the year 3/4 Music assembly.

Year 10 Mock Exams

Next week, year 10 students will sit their final Mock Exams in preparation for their term 4 National examinations. Please ensure your child is here on time each day. Thank you to Ms Yip for coordinating the exams.

Swimming Carnivals - Save the Date!

On Thursday of week 8 (5th September), we will have our swimming carnivals. Miss Meauri has worked hard to prepare our students and we are looking forward to seeing some great swimming events. There will be a Prep-year 2 carnival on Thursday morning and a year 3-10 carnival commencing in the late afternoon. Times will be confirmed in next week's Toksave.

Kind regards,

Ms Cathy Langusch             

Upcoming Events:

Week 6: High School Open Night - Thursday 4.00-6.00pm

Week 6: Golden Orchid Ball - Saturday 24th August

Week 8: Swimming Carnivals - Thursday (times to be advised)

Week 9: Parent/Teacher Interviews - Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th September

Week 9: Independence Day celebrations - Thursday 12th September

Afternoon Activities

Monday - Primary Tee-ball; High School Basketball: 3.10-4.00pm plus Saturday morning games from 8.30-9.30am.

Wednesday: Homework Class (year 3/4 and 5/6); Supervised study for high school.

Work Ready trainees had a very successful Mine and Process Plant Tour on Monday this week. It was a first time for all of them to visit the Mine and the Process Plant and have a closer glimpse of their operations including the equipment used and the people who work there. All the Trainees had a wonderful experience and that reflected in their reflections after their visit.

We would like to sincerely thank the Management and Staff of the Mine and the Process Plant, Transport team, and Team Zero Bravo, for their continuous support in our Work Ready program, where we train young local Lihirian talents with skills and knowledge required in how to get a job with Newmont, and how to keep their jobs.

Specially, we acknowledge the following Colleagues for their contributions to make this Tour possible: Mine Team: Kaipale Pano, Chester Serere, Monique Saulep and Team; Process Plant Team: Michael Daniels, Jacob Gare, Nick Naimon and Team; Transport Team: Henry Namu, Wilson Wartovo, Magua Puana and Team; Zero Bravo, Sam Revie, Thereseanne Daimol and Team.    

FODE

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

Eligible Year 10 upgraders are expected to sit for their National Exams later this year.

Remedial & Exam Preparation

 Saturday morning exam preparation plus Monday and Tuesday Maths and English remedials are continuing.

 Kind regards, 

Mr. David Wengip