Dear parents and carers,

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.

Year 8 and 10 National Exams

This week, our first year 10 class sat for their Lower Secondary School Certificate Examinations. The class have been working hard in preparation for the exams. Thanks to Mr Melavuvu  who was our external invigilator for the exams. Thanks to the Year 10 parents who provided a lovely lunch for the students to enjoy on the completion of their exams.

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

The year 8 National Exams are in week 4, from Monday the 25th October. Our year 8s are currently very busy in preparation for these exams. 

Year 10 Camp and Work Experience

Following the year 10 National Exams, our year 10 class will head off on a Transition Camp to Kavieng for a couple of days. The camp is designed to prepare them for Work Experience  and includes a visit to OLSH International Kavieng for an awareness on year 11 subject selections. Following this, the students will participate in a Work Experience program coordinated by Mr Collins. This program gives the students a valuable taste of the workforce, prior to subject selection for year 11.

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

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

13th October - School Council Meeting, 6.00pm

19th October - Under 8s Activity Morning for Kindy/Prep/yr1/yr2

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

This Wednesday, the 19th October, the Kindy, Prep and Year 1/2 classes will be celebrating Under 8s Day with an activity morning here at school. This will be held in the junior playground area from 9am to 10am. Parents are invited to attend and join their child in the celebrations. Younger siblings are welcome under the supervision of their caregiver.

Thanks to Ms Saua, Ms Dovaston and Mrs Collins for organising this special event.

Uniforms

It is great to see students neatly dressed in their uniforms as they arrive to school each morning. We would like to remind parents that students should not be wearing a lot of jewellery to school. A religious necklace is permitted as is a plain pair of stud or sleeper earrings. Students should also be wearing plain white socks. We thank you for your cooperation and support.

Student Assessment Folios

Please ensure your child's folio is returned as soon as possible if it has not yet been returned.

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 in Week 4. 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