TOKSAVE - Lihir International School

Term 3, Week 7, 2020

From the Principal

Dear parents and carers,

A priority for LIS/STM teachers is participating in quality professional development opportunities. Besides afterschool PD activities and Curriculum meetings held throughout the term, staff usually participate in a week of planned PD activities during the June/July holiday break; however, due to COVID 19, this did not occur. This is why the term commenced a week earlier than initially programmed.

Thursday, the 20th August, saw the teaching staff participate in a session on student/child protection led by Carl Judge, Principal Advisor, Child Protection, Education QLD.

Next Tuesday, the 25th August, the students will finish school at 12.35pm. In the afternoon, teachers will participate in professional development led by QCAA (Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority)  officers. The timetable for this professional development can be seen below. 

Upskilling of our teachers directly enhances the quality of learning in our classrooms.

If you would like more information regarding any of the topics in this newsletter, please do not hesitate to make contact.

Regards,

Mr. Greg Neville

Public Holiday

There will be no school on Wednesday, the 26th August, due to the public holiday for Repentence Day.

School to Mine (STM)

The School to Mine (STM) incorporates both Lihir International School and the School to Mine Campus (STMC), formerly the Work Ready Institute (WRI). The STMC is the venue for many of the high school classes including Library, Science and Technology. We are in the process of setting up a STEM workshop at the STMC that will enable us to offer first class design and technology opportunities to our students. This includes 3D printing, laser cutting and a workshop for other design projects.

In the restructure, Mr Kevin Collins has been appointed Deputy Principal - School to Mine, with Ms Langusch continuing in the position of Deputy Principal - Lihir International School. Ten programs make up the School to Mine. If you would like to know more about the ten programs, please click on the link below.

School to Mine

Click below to read about the 10 programs of the School to Mine
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Principal's Awards Week 6 Term 3

Governor's New Ireland Day Third Place Essay Winners

Click on the link below to read Laurel's essay.
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Click on the link below to read Thyra's essay.
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Term 3 Calendar

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LIS "New Normal" Requirments Term 3 2020

1. It is imperative that parents and carers do not send their children to school if they are sick or showing any symptoms of a cold or flu. If your child is sick, please keep your child home and seek appropriate medical attention. Children who display any signs of sickness will be isolated under supervision in the school's sick bay and parents called to come and collect them.

2. Entrance to school for students and parents / carers will be via the Aginas Oval gate only, which will open at 7.45am. Students who arrive before this (which is discouraged) are to wait in the carpark undercover area until 7.45am. Students should be at school by 8.05am, ready to start the day at 8.10am.

3. All students will be greeted at the gate by a teacher and will be tempreture tested.. They are to wash their hands at the wash station and then proceed to their classroom.  Parents and carers will not be permitted to escort their children to classrooms, including for Kindy. In the morning, Kindy students will be escorted to the Kindy classroom by a teacher aide and then will be supervised in the under-cover area outside the 1/2 classroom while waiting for parent pick-up at the end of Kindy.  If parents need to go to the office, they will be permitted to proceed to the wash station and are then to make their way straight to the school office. Students will not be permitted to return home during the day to collect lunch or forgotten items such as books, swimming gear etc. 

4. New wash stations have been installed around the school (see pics below) and hand sanitiser is available in all classrooms. Students will be required to wash their hands in the mornings before school, before and after recess/lunch and before leaving school in the afternoons. Educational videos and ISOS personel will be utilised to support education in hand washing and general hygiene.

5. All desks, door handles, playground equipment and other high contact equipment will be sanitised twice daily or after use by cleaning staff.

6. Social distancing measure of 1.5 metres will be employed in classrooms through desk arrangements. Social distancing markings have been painted on cement areas where students line up and in the undercover area for recess/lunch eating times. The school will implement staggered lunch and recess breaks between the primary and high school to reduce the number of children in the eating area at one time.

7. Students will each be issued with a reusable washable mask. Students will be encouraged to use these masks for travel to and from school and during specific identified activities at school.

8. The school canteen will be closed for the duration on term 3. Students will need to bring a packed recess and lunch each day - there is to be no dropping off of lunches by parents, siblings or haus meris. Students are also asked to bring a water bottle to school that they will refill instead of drinking from the bubblers.

9. In term 3 there will be no after-school activities, sports carnivals or team sports and we ask that in the afternoon, students are collected promptly and no later than 3.15pm. Students will however participate in the swimming program for term 3.

10. Term 3 will not have traditional assemblies at school. Virtual assemblies will continue thoughout the term, with the assembly link to be published in the weekly Toksave for parents to view.

Term 3 at LIS - Keeping our island and children safe!

Afternoon Swimming

From the Deputy Principal

All students have been issued with two masks and are to wear a mask when entering and leaving school each day. Masks may also be required throughout the day if students need to walk to the STM Campus or if they are participating in a partner / group activity where they work more closely together.

Please ensure masks are washed regularly.

It is great to see the vast majority of students in correct uniform each day. Just a reminder that white socks should be worn. If students are wearing thongs, they need to bring a note or parents need to send an email to the class teacher.

Ms Langusch             

Student Council News

The student council have organised a free 'Independence Day' dress day on Tuesday, 15th September. There will be prizes given out to students/student with the best dressing, showcasing their province of choice.

Parent and Wantoks Meeting

Next P&W meeting: Tuesday 8th September, 4pm, The Club.  All welcome!      

Parents and Wantoks - How Many Coins in the Jar Competition.

The P&W Jar guessing competition returns for term 3! New jar, different contents. Guess the VALUE of the coins in the jar! One guess per person, email your guess to rachael.andar@newcrest.com.au.

Gross weight: 9.4kg. 

Dimensions: 11.5cm wide x 11.5cm deep by 18.5cm tall. 

Currency is 99.9% PGK, there is some ZAR (South African Rand) and AUD (Australian Dollar) in there as well. 

1 guess per person 

Email guess to:  rachael.andar@newcrest.com.au 

Cutoff for last guess is 5pm Monday 14th September. 

Winner will be announced on last day of term 3 at assembly

Save the Date! P&W Walkathon

Please send permission forms in as soon as possible! Sponsor forms and the money does not have to be returned until after the walkathon.

Which class is the fittest at LIS? Which student will walk the most steps in 24 hours? We will find out!!

Year 7/8/9 Monday 31st August 2020

Year 3/4 Monday 31st August 2020

Year 1/2 Wednesday 2nd September 2020

Year 5/6 Wednesday 2nd September 2020

VIP Champion!