Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Swimming Carnivals

Thanks to all the parents and carers who supported at both our junior and senior annual swimming carnivals. The students' enthusiasm and participation was great to see. Thanks to Miss Judith for organising the swimming carnivals as well as her hard work in PE and her after-school swimming program. She is to be congratulated for the great improvement in our students' swimming skills as seen throughout both carnivals.

Independence Day

Next week, the school will celebrate PNG's 49th Independence Day. The teachers have put together an exciting program that will be full of colour and celebrations - see more info in this toksave.

IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THE BUNG KAIKAI ON THURSDAY, 12th SEPTEMBER, BEGINNING AT 11.00AM AT THE SCHOOL.

Holiday Exam Prep Program

The countdown is on towards National Exams for both our Year 10 and Year 8 students. We acknowledge the work that both students and teachers are putting in to prepare for the exams. 

Ms Yip will send home a letter outlining the timetable for holiday exam prep sessions. Students will continue their regular Saturday sessions from 8.30am-10.30am this Saturday (tomorrow) and over the holiday period at the STM Campus with STM teachers.

During the second week of the holidays, from Tuesday 24th to Saturday 28th September, there will be exam prep sessions at LIS from 8:30 – 9:30am for year 8 and from 8:30am – 12:30pm for year 10. It is very important the students attend and are on time for these classes.

End of term

The last day of Kindy is next Wednesday and Prep-year 10 finish on Thursday at 12.30pm. Please ensure transport is organised for those students who live out of town. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, 30th September.

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

Swimming Carnivals

Thanks to everyone who attended and cheered on our students at our swimming carnivals. The students are to be commended for their enthusiasm and participation. Congratulations to all students but particularly to the winning KUMULS team, our Age Champions and the 'Good Sports' recipients.

Age Champions

Lower Primary - Kael Nanau and Anna Gare

Middle Primary - Zachariah Nanau and Aliza Amidy

Upper Primary - John Giuna and Davianne Dowaki

Lower Secondary - Fredrick Kaia and Mia Norbury

Upper Secondary - Ben Daimol and Thyra Laien

Good Sports Award Recipients

Prep - Alexander Bell

Year 1/2 - Tilly Daniels

Year 3/4 - Jahdiellah Popah

Year 5/6 - Rayshid Legra

Year 7/8 - Elianorah Nanau

Year 9/10 - Dilo Pano

There will be no swimming lessons in PE or after school next week.

Holiday Swim Program

This form was to be completed and returned to school by Friday, 6th September. Please return ASAP if you have not already done so and would like your child to participate in swimming on the second week of the holidays.

Kind regards,

Ms Judith Meauri (Sports Coordinator)

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 Sports Awards assembly and next week it will be the Independence Day assembly.

Student Portfolios

Students have taken their portfolios home to share with their parents and carers. Prep students will bring their folios home early next term. These folios showcase various assessment tasks that students have completed this term. Please take time to read through these folios and discuss areas of achievement and what students are proud of, as well as identify possible areas for future growth and improvement.

Parent / Teacher Interviews - Please make a booking!

Parent Teacher interviews will be held next Monday and Tuesday afternoon, commencing at 3.10 for high school and 3.15 for primary school classes. Portfolios have been sent home today. It is important that parents book a time for their interviews. Please contact Mrs Exzil or drop into the office to make your booking if you have not yet booked your interview. Please remember to either return your child's folio next week or bring it with you to your interview. A reminder that Prep interviews will be held next term.

Wellbeing Matters!

On Friday afternoon, students participated in a range of activities as part of our focus on wellbeing. Through our Student Council, students had the opportunity to offer suggestions for the afternoon such as yoga, drawing and colouring, singing and dancing. Thanks to Mrs Amanda Amidy for leading the high school yoga and meditation sessions.

Kind regards,

Ms Cathy Langusch             

Upcoming Events:

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

Week 9: Independence Day celebrations - Thursday 12th September

We were privileged to have three guest speakers this week who took turns in presenting practical knowledge and skills on the topics: Interview Skills, how to write a simple but professional Job seeking Application Letter and a personal Curriculum Vitae (CV). All the presenters are experts this this field as they are responsible for and play a key role in the recruitment process of potential employees at Newmont. The session took a whole day as they presented the topics in the easy-to-understand terms with additional practical examples.

I would like to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Ms. Karen Nanau – (Superintendent – People & Talent Acq, HR People Mobility & Onboarding), Mr. Robert Siperau – (Recruitment Consultant/Dover Assessor HR) and Mr. Victor Tremani – Team Lead – Talent Acquisition HR) for accepting our invitation to talk to our WRP Trainees. Thank you all for taking some time off from your busy schedule and sharing your expertise on the very important and relevant topics on how to seek for a job,and how to keep a job with our young local Lihirian talents who are potential future employees of Newmont.  The trainees have acquired so much from the presentations as indicated in their reflections.

FODE

Students are continuing their studies at their own pace. All NDOE required documents have been submitted and eligible Gr. 10 students are doing revision and Mock exams in preparation for the National Gr. 10 Exams coming up in October.

Remedial & Exam Preparation

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

Kind regards, 

Mr David Wengip