Welcome to 2026! I extend a warm welcome to all our new families, students, and teachers joining us this year. We are especially delighted to introduce our new Deputy Principal, Mr Stephen Sowter, whose experience and leadership will be a tremendous asset to our school.

Important Reminder Parents are kindly reminded that school fees must be paid before the end of Week Three of this term. Timely payment ensures that we can continue to provide the highest quality education and opportunities for all our students.

Success Starts Here This year, we proudly launch our school hashtag: #SuccessStartsHere. It reflects our belief that every achievement begins with the strong foundation built at Lae International School. We encourage our community to use this hashtag to share and celebrate milestones, both big and small.

Celebrating Our Graduates We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding tertiary placements achieved by our 2025 Year 12 graduates. Many of our students have secured places at universities both here in Papua New Guinea and abroad, a testament to their hard work, dedication, and the support of our teachers and families. Their success inspires our current students to aim high and pursue their dreams. Check out our Facebook page to see where our former students are headed.

IEA 50th Anniversary This year marks a very special milestone—the 50th Anniversary of the International Education Agency (IEA). As proud members of the IEA family, we look forward to celebrating this golden jubilee together, reflecting on five decades of excellence in education and looking ahead to an even brighter future.

As we embark on this exciting year, let us continue to work together to nurture curiosity, resilience, and achievement in every child. With the support of our dedicated staff and engaged families, I am confident that 2026 will be a year of growth, success, and celebration.

Success Starts Here!

Mr Gregory  Neville

Principal 

Lae International School

Pictured below are copies of the behaviour stages followed by all staff when dealing with negative behaviour. Should parents want a full copy of the school’s Positive Behaviour Policy this is available from the school office at either Primary or Secondary.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We warmly welcome you and your children back to school for the new year. A special welcome to our new families joining our campus—we look forward to working together in 2026!

Parent Access Pass

• The 2026 Parent Access Pass is now ready for collection.
• Please note: access to the school grounds will only be granted upon presentation of your parent access card.

Grade 8 National Examination Certificates

• The 2025 Grade 8 National Examination Certificates are yet to be printed and delivered by the Education Department.
• We will advise families as soon as they are received.

Swimming in PE

• Swimming will be part of PE lessons this term.
• Please ensure your child comes prepared with their swimming bag and items on PE days.

Timetables and Overviews

• Class timetables and curriculum overviews will be shared this week.
• This will be shared via Audiri and email.
• If you have not received an email, please contact your child’s teacher directly.

School Gate and Supervision

• The school gate opens at 7:30am for students to enter.
• There is no supervision before 7:30am. Students must wait with their parents until the gate opens.

Uniform and Sun Safety

• Please encourage your child to dress neatly in the appropriate school uniform.
• Students are required to wear school hats/caps during playtime and outdoor activities.
• No hat, no play will be enforced for sun safety.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We warmly welcome all families and students back to school for the new academic year. A special welcome to our new families joining our campus—we look forward to partnering with you throughout 2026. We also extend a warm welcome to the new teachers joining our secondary team.

Signing-Out Procedures

• Parents must inform the school in advance if a student needs to be released early.
• Notification must be provided via written note, email, or an official WhatsApp message to the school.

School Expectations: Standard of Dress

• We kindly remind families of our dress code expectations:
• No large hoop earrings; small studs or sleepers only.
• No makeup or excessive jewellery (including bracelets or promotional rubber bands).
• Necklaces are limited to a small religious pendant (e.g. cross or medal).
• Students will be required to remove non-compliant items.
• Hair extensions are discouraged and coloured extensions are not permitted. Long hair must be tied back.
• Yoga pants and leggings are not permitted as school uniform.
• Stirrup pants are not to be worn to school, particularly by male students.

Parent–Teacher Conferences

• Parent–Teacher Conferences (PTCs) for Grade 10 and Grade 12 will be held this term.

• These conferences provide students with an opportunity to set academic goals as they prepare for mock examinations in Terms 1–3 and final examinations in Term 4.

Grade 10 and 12 National Examination Certificates

• The 2025 National Examination Certificates have not yet been printed or delivered by the Education Department.
• Families will be notified as soon as the certificates are received.

Swimming in Physical Education

•  Swimming will form part of the PE program this term for Year 9 and Year 10 students.
• Please ensure students bring their swimming bag and required items on PE days.

Timetables and UAO

• Class timetables and curriculum overviews will be shared this week.
• These will be distributed via Audiri and email.
• If you do not receive this information, please contact your child’s teacher directly.

Uniform and Sun Safety

• Students are expected to wear the correct school uniform at all times.
• Every Friday is Sports Uniform Day.
• School hats or caps are compulsory during playtime and outdoor activities.
• The “No hat, no play” policy will be strictly enforced for sun safety.

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 / Facebook and Instagram pages. Student images will continue to be featured 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.