TOKSAVE - Week 7 Term 4 2024

Lihir International School and School to Mine Campus

Principal: Mr Kevin Collins

Deputy Principal LIS: Ms Catherine Langusch

Deputy Principal STM: Mr David Wengip

From the Principal

Long Run and Ball Games Carnival

Congratulations to all students for their participation in our annual Long Run and Ball games Carnival. All students participated to the best of their abilities in both the long run and ball games and demonstrated great sportsmanship. A big thank you to Miss Judith for her organisation of the carnival and all teachers for their support in their various roles throughout the day. Finally, a big thank you to the parents who came along to support our students.

P&W Disco

A big thank you to the P&W for organising the Christmas Disco on Friday. This was a really fun event to finish the week, and all students had a great time. Thank you to the P&W for your continued support of our school.  

Year 10 Graduation

Next Monday, 18 November, our year 10 class, accompanied by their parents, guardians and teachers, will have their graduation dinner. This is a time for them to celebrate and recognise their time at LIS. We will farewell our wonderful year 10s as a school community at the Awards Night on Wednesday, 4 December.

Kindy Graduation

Next Tuesday, our Kindy families will gather for the Kindy Graduation. We look forward to congratulating our Kindy students on this milestone and also welcoming them as part of the 'big school' as Prep students in 2025. 

Library Books Return

There will be no more library book borrowing from the beginning of Week 8. Students are requested to return all borrowed books to the library.

Ms Savitas needs to audit all resources and have them on the shelves ready for borrowing next year.

School Resources Return

During the course of the year, some students have borrowed resources, such as dictionaries and calculators, to use at home for their homework activities.

These must now be returned to the school for student use next year.

We also request that all home readers to be returned to classrooms by the end of Week 8.

Awards Night

In the last week of this term, on Wednesday the 4 December, the school will host its Awards Night. The evening will consist of various awards for each class and feature class concert items. Further information regarding the Awards Night will be disseminated in coming weeks.

School for term 4 will finish on Thursday the 5 December.

Please make an appointment to see the principal if you have any concerns or queries. 

Regards,

Mr Kevin Collins

 

Term 4 Parent Calendar

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https://lisstm.com.au/

At LIS - Wellbeing Matters!

The Australian Student Wellbeing Framework supports schools to provide every student with the strongest foundation possible for them to reach their aspirations in learning and in life.

The vision of the Framework is that schools are learning communities that promote student wellbeing, safety and positive relationships so that students can reach their full potential.

The Framework is based on evidence that demonstrates the strong association between safety, wellbeing and learning.

Wellbeing Information for Parents

https://studentwellbeinghub.edu.au/parents/framework/

Thank you to Ms. Saua, Ms. Savitas and the year 1/2 class for your great music assembly.

Term 4 Week 6 Principal Award Winners

Jerome Misren (yr 7), Elijah Nanau (yr 6), Jonitha Kiapbok (yr 9), Alex Bell (Prep) Sinai Silambe (yr 3), Emmie Iamo (Kindy), William Aloitch (yr 2) absent.

Term 4 Key Dates and Activities

Upcoming Key Dates and Activities

Week 8: Monday - Year 10 Graduation

Week 8: Tuesday - Kindy Awards Morning (last day of Kindy)

Week 8: Thursday - Swim Club Breakup 

Week 8: Friday - School Council Sausage Sizzle

After school activities:

Wednesday: Homework class for year 3-6 from 3.10 - 4.00pm; Supervised study for High school students.

Tuesday - Friday: After school swimming program as per schedule 

Canteen Menu & roster

School Hours

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

2024 and 2025 Term Dates for Students

2024

Term 4 Monday 30 September to Thursday 5 December

2025

Term 1 Monday 27 January to Thursday 3 April

Term 2 Tuesday 22 April to Thursday 19 June

Term 3 Monday 14 July to Thursday 18 September

Term 4 Monday 6 October to Thursday 4 December

Sports Update

Swim Club Breakup

Next Thursday afternoon there will be a break-up for the Swimming Club students.

There will be a holiday swim program that will commence in mid-January. Further information about this will be sent home later in the term.

Kind regards,

Miss Judith Meauri (Sports Coordinator)

Swim Club Breakup

Join us for our end of year swim club breakup next Thursday 21st November from 3:30 – 5pm to celebrate a fantastic season of swimming. This is for all swim club members and their parents / guardians only. There will be an award to recognise the most improved swimmer in each squad, and a sausage sizzle and exciting games as we wrap up the year together.

Kind regards,

Miss Judith Meauri (Sports Coordinator)

Rugby League Gala Day

Thank you Don, Brian and Wendy for an amazing Rugby League Gala Day 2025

Long Run and Ball Games Carnival

From the Deputy Principal (LIS)

P & W Disco

Thanks to our wonderful P & W for holding another great Friday lunch and disco. Our students had a great time!

Curriculum update

Both Australia and Papua New Guinea have released updated versions of their Curriculum documents. Teachers are currently reviewing programs to align with Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum and the PNG Standards-based Curriculum. This process will continue through 2025.

Friday Assemblies

Parents and friends are welcome to attend our Friday assemblies that commence at 8.10am on the basketball court. This week was the year Prep Tok Pisin assembly and next week it will be the High School assembly.

Kind regards,

Ms Cathy Langusch             

VIP Champion!

Violet Barry for valuing others.

From the Deputy Principal (STM)

Work Ready Program

Last week, a team of 2 from Respect @ Work Team, came to STM and facilitated the TMTM and Upstander training sessions with our WRP trainees.  The trainees also had a successful Tour of the Mine and Process Plant.  A word of appreciation and gratitude to Ms. Alu Kila & Ms. Jermah Kambao from the Respect @ Work Team, Mr. Kaipale Pano, Mr. Michael Maima & Mr. Noven Giuna from the Mine Team and Mr. Jacob Gare, Mr. Clerence Vitolo and Mr. Nick Naimon from the Process Plant Team for hosting our WRP trainees.

Next week Monday, a team from Globe 24/7 will facilitate a session on CV, Letter Writing and Interview Skills for the trainees. The trainees will need these vital skills to apply for a job and keep their jobs after they complete the WRP.

FODE

Students are continuing their studies and doing individual work at their own pace with assistance from STM Staff.

Kind regards, 

Mr. David Wengip

Meet our WRP trainees

Name: My name is Roselyn Buktom

 What village are you from?

I come from Mazuz Village, Lihir

What form of training have you previously had?

 I did my Gr. 10 at Lihir Secondary School and did my Grs. 11/12 at Nimamar Franchise Study Centre.

 What do you want to do after you complete the Work Ready Program? After I complete my WR Program, I would like to work with Newmont under the Health and Safety Department.