Dear parents and carers,

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 14. There will be some special activities to celebrate the day.  Please see the program below.

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 Greg Neville

Dear Parents and Wantoks,

TICKET SALES

The deadline for tickets has passed and tickets are now being reassigned to people on the waiting list, on a first come first served basis.

We thank you all for your support to the 2023 Ball Committee, and we look forward to seeing you all on September 9th.

RAFFLE TICKETS

In campaign of our school’s major annual fundraiser event, the LIS Golden Orchid Ball, we are selling raffle tickets!

We are kindly asking families to support our committee by selling some or all these tickets to family, friends, work colleagues and neighbours or purchasing some for yourself to be in the draw to win some fabulous prizes which have been generously donated by members of our community, local businesses and supporters.

Proceeds will go to support our school and a local government school.

All raffle tickets sold or unsold are to be returned to the administration office by Friday, 11th of August 2023.

Please ensure sold tickets have a name/contact details completed for convenience.

We appreciate your continuous support and look forward to a favourable outcome from you.

DONATIONS

We are still accepting donations for the raffles and auction.

RAFFLE TICKETS - K20.00

The Ball Committee is also selling raffling tickets for K20.00 with some really good prizes to be won. This includes return tickets for two on any of PNG's major airlines PNG Air and Air Niugini, accommodation at Kokopo Beach Bunaglow and other major prizes to be won.

A raffle book for K20 raffle tickets has been placed at the school office should parents want to purchase a ticket. Please see Mrs Romaso-Daimol.

Thank you,

Ruth Waram
Ball Committee Chairperson

Term 1 Monday 30 January to Thursday 30 March

Term 2 Monday 17 April to Thursday 22 June

Term 3 Monday 17 July to Thursday 14 September

Term 4 Monday 2 October to Thursday 7 December 

Key dates:

A reminder to all parents that each Friday at 8.10am, we hold our school assembly in the basketball court. All parents and friends are welcome to attend.

Week 6 Thursday - High School Open Afternoon (5.15-6.00pm)

Week 8 Thursday - Swimming Carnivals - Prep-year 2 during the morning; year 3-10 late afternoon.

Week 8 Saturday 10th September - Golden Orchid Ball

Week 9 Monday and Tuesday - Parent/Teacher Interviews

Week 9 Thursday: Independence Day celebrations 

Afternoon activities:

Monday afternoon sport - Tee-ball for Prep-year 2 with Ms Dovaston; Tee-ball for year 3-6 with Ms Langusch; and High School Volleyball with Mrs Baiwan and Ms Yip. From 3,10-4.00pm. 

Saturday morning sport will be on the 2nd and 9th of September, from 8.30am-9.30am.

Homework Club: Wednesday afternoon 3.10-4.00pm

NAPLAN Reports

Year 3, 5 and 7 students participated in the Australian NAPLAN tests for Literacy and Numeracy in term 1. Our student reports have arrived and have been sent home today. There is an accompanying letter to explain the reports but if you have any questions, please see your child's teacher. 

Afternoon sport

It has been great seeing so many students involved in the Monday afternoon sporting activities this term. There will be Saturday morning games on Saturday 2nd and Saturday 9th September from 8.30-9.30am. Students will need to wear appropriate clothing, including their joggers, in order to participate (no thongs allowed). Students in Prep-year 6 should also have a hat. All students are encouraged to bring a water bottle. If it is raining, the activities will be cancelled. Parents are asked to visit the LIS Facebook page for updates.

Absences

A reminder that if your child is absent, please email your child's teacher or text/phone Mrs Romaso-Daimol in the office. 

Kind regards,

Ms Cathy Langusch             

Our Work Ready Program trainees are progressing well. Next week we are looking forward to a Mine and Process Plant tour which will provide some context and awareness of potential careers for our trainees.

We are continuing preparation for our DWU Lecturers to come to site to deliver the Bachelor of Primary Education Upgrade and the Master of Educational Leadership during the September school holidays.

National exam remedial lessons at STMC and after school remedial lessons are continuing for Grade 8 and 10 students. These lessons are of great importance as the students prepare for their exams at the start of term 4.

Our FODE students continue to work hard as they prepare for the end of year exams.

Regards, 

Mr Kevin Collins