Dear parents and carers,

This week, our year 10 class went on their transition camp to Kavieng. The students' behaviour was exemplary and they were great ambassadors of our school on their visit to OLSH International School. We wish our year 10 class every success as they head off to work experience over the next two weeks.

Year 8 Exams

Our Year 8 class sit their National Exams next week. We thank the LIS and STM teachers for their hard work in preparing the students. We wish our year 8s every success in the exams!

Year 10 National Exam Marking

Our National Exams coordinator, Ms Patricia Yip, will attend year 10 exam marking in Kavieng next week, representing Lihir International School.

2023 Classes

I am currently organising classes for the 2023 school year. If you know your child / children will not be attending Lihir International School in 2023, and you have not yet informed me, please let me know as soon as possible, so that year level numbers and class organisation can be finalised. 2023 classes will be announced in week 9.

Awards Night

In the last week of this term, on Wednesday the 30th of November, 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 1st December.

School Gate

Parents are reminded to only enter and exit the school through the front gate at the Aginas carpark.

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

Regards,

Mr Greg Neville

Wednesday: Homework class - year 5/6 from 3.10-4.00pm with Ms Langusch

Wednesday: Rugby League training - year 5 and up, 3.15-4.15pm with Mr McKeiver

Thursday: STEM Club - year 4/5/6 from 3.10-4.00 with Ms Langusch

Saturday: T-ball - Prep - year 5/6 from 8.15-9.30am with Ms Dovaston (Prep-yr2) and Ms Langusch (yr3-6)

5th November - Golden Orchid Ball

9th November - Student led conferences (Primary classes)

Term 1: 31st  January – 31st March 

Term 2: 19th April – 16th June 

Term 3: 11th July – 15th September 

Term 4: 3rd October – 1st December 

Under 8s Activity Morning

It was great to see so many parents in attendance at last Wednesday's activity morning for our Early Years classes. There was a wide range of fun and interesting activities and the students looked like they were having a great time. 

Thanks to Ms Saua, Ms Dovaston and Mrs Collins for organising this special event and to all who helped with the setting up and supervision of activities, including our teacher aids and year 9 students.

High School Assessment Schedules

All high school students should have received a copy of their assessment schedule for this term. Year 7 and 9 classes are well underway with their units of learning whilst our year 8 students have been focusing on exam preparation over the past three weeks. We ask that parents monitor when exams are scheduled and assessment tasks are due. 

Kind regards,

Ms Cathy Langusch 

Much of our focus this term has been on preparing students for Grades 8 and 10 exams. Our STMC staff continue to support our Year 8 students as they prepare for National Exams next week. Please note weekend lessons will occur this weekend for Grade 8 students only.

Our FODE students and Elementary teachers from across Lihir continue to work on their distance education with the support of our STMC Staff. 

Please note the Kisim Save Library is open for use by all Newcrest Employees and Townsite Residents. Please email SchoolToMineCampus@newcrest.com.au to book a time to come. 

Regards, 

Mr Kevin Collins