Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Welcome back to Term 3 at LIS! I’m very excited to be commencing my principalship at LIS. Thank you to those people who have welcomed me to my new position and offered their kind support. I look forward to the challenges and successes ahead as I take on this new role with our great school.

I hope everyone had a good break. It is great to see all our students back and eager to start the term. Thanks to our parents and carers for all their support and encouragement during Term 2. 

Welcome to our staff who have changed roles

We welcome our new Administration Officer, Ms Clementa Exzil. Clementa has moved from Grade 1/2 and will be looking after the administration for LIS. We also welcome Mrs Lorna Ramaso-Daimol to the position of Grade 5/6 Teacher. Both ladies are extremely competent, and we look forward to supporting them as they transition into their new roles.

Teacher Professional Development

During the holidays, teachers participated in Professional Development. Teachers completed their annual mandatory first aid training, an update on the new PNG Standards Based Curriculum and a presentation from Ms Cherie Litwiller, the Director of Education IEA, about our potential affiliation with IEA. Teachers also visited KoroBoro Primary School Campuses and POMIS.

Public Holidays

Next week, Tuesday the 23rd July, is the PNG Remembrance Day public holiday, along with next Friday 26th July, when New Ireland Province celebrates New Ireland Day.

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 will continue from Wednesday of week 2. Notes were distributed this week to students and were to be returned by Friday, week 1. Parents will be advised of the after-school swimming schedule next Monday.

Classes will be as follows:

-          Babies / Water awareness:  Must have an adult in the pool.  (20 minutes duration)

-          Beginners Level 1 / Learn-to-swim (ages 3 - 5):  Must have an adult in the pool.  (25 minutes duration)

-          Beginners Level 2: Be able to do flatter kick on front and back 10 – 15 meters with aid. Must have an adult at the pool (may need to be in the water). (30 minutes duration)

-          Juniors (ages 7 – 8): Be able to do flatter kick on front and back over 25 meters with aid. Must have a supervisor at the pool. (35 minutes duration)

-          Intermediates – Must be competent in freestyle and backstroke. Must have a supervisor at the pool.  (40 minutes duration)

-          Advanced (ages 11+): Must be competent in freestyle, breaststroke, and backstroke; some younger children who demonstrate competent skills may be placed in this class. (45 – 50 minutes duration)

After-school Sport

After-school Sport will commence on Monday, week 4, due to the Netball Carnival taking place end of week 3. Sessions will be from 3.10pm to 4.00pm. Primary students will have the opportunity to play tee-ball and high school students basketball. Prep-year 2 students will need to return a permission slip in order to participate. Students in year 3 and up do not have to return a permission slip.

Kind regards,

Ms Judith Meauri (Sports Coordinator)

Welcome back to term 3! It is looking to be a busy and fun term ahead!

New Ireland Governor's Essay

As part of our New Ireland Day celebrations, there is a Governor's essay competition, where students write a response to a given question or stimulus. I am pleased that many of our students from year 3-10 put effort into planning and writing their essays. Thank you to teachers and parents for supporting our students and we look forward to hearing the results of this competition over the coming weeks.

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 Friday is the Student Council assembly and next week it is the year 1/2 assembly.

Netball Carnival

At the end of week 3, Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August, LIS will be hosting a Netball Carnival with teams coming from OLSH Kavieng. We look forward to welcoming our OLSH friends back to LIS. LIS will have one junior team (from year 5/6) and two high school teams (Kumuls and Muruks) and we are hoping that a LIS ladies team (or possibly two teams) will also participate over the weekend, versing the Kavieng ladies team. The aim of the carnival is to enjoy playing some fun and competitive games. This week, students took home a permission note that needs to be returned as soon as possible in order for teams to be finalised. Interestested parents can contact Thereseanne Daimol and Alu Kila for more information.

PE Swimming Lessons

As advised by Miss Meauri, this term for PE, all classes from Prep-year 10 will participate in swimming lessons. This is part of our school curriculum and we anticipate all students participating regularly. Please send a note or contact your child's teacher if they are unable to swim.

Student Portfolios

We ask that all student portfolios be returned to school if your child's has not yet been returned.

Kind regards,

Ms Cathy Langusch             

Upcoming Events:

Week 1: Friday - Term overviews sent home

Week 2:  Public holiday on Tuesday for Remembrance Day and public holiday Friday for New Ireland Day

Week 2: Thursday - Year 10 Science Practical Exam: This is compulsory for all year 10 students.

Week 2: School swimming program commences

Week 3: Netball Carnival - Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August

Week 4: Book Week - day to be confirmed

Week 4: After-school sport commences - Monday, 3.10-4.00pm: Tee-ball - primary and Basketball - high school students

Week 4: School Council Meeting - Thursday 8th August, 6.00pm

Week 5: Year 5/6 Camp to Kavieng

Week 6: High School Open Night - 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) / Wednesday (High school) for weeks 2 and 3 - Netball training: 3.10-4.00pm

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

Welcome back to a new term.

During the holidays, our Grade 8 and 10 students attended lessons at School to Mine revising and preparing for their upcoming National Exams.

Our FODE students have been working hard completing assessment and sitting mock exams in preparation for their end of year exams.

Our next Work Ready Program will commence next Monday 22 July. We look forward to welcoming 20 new young Lihirians to work with, developing their knowledge and skills, to assist them with gaining and retaining employment.

Regards, 

Mr Kevin Collins