28 Aug · Gregory Neville · No Comments
Week 8 – Term 3 2020
Dear parents and carers, LIS year 8 teachers are busily preparing students for the upcoming National Exams in Term 4. Preparations include use of past exam papers, mock exams to identify gaps and areas to be worked on, along with individual tuition for students who need it. Compulsory Saturday exam preparation classes are held …
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21 Aug · Gregory Neville · No Comments
Week 7 – Term 3 2020
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 …
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14 Aug · Gregory Neville · No Comments
Week 6 – Term 3 2020
Dear parents and carers, 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 …
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7 Aug · Gregory Neville · No Comments
Week 5 – Term 3 2020
Dear parents and carers, LIS classroom teachers have been working busily to cover the curriculum content after the school’s closure last term. This term, there is a targeted focus on reading and maths, to ensure children maintain appropriate levels. Special timetables have been created to allocate individual assistance to those students who need it. …
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3 Aug · Gregory Neville · No Comments
Week 4 – Term 3 2020
Dear parents and carers, Part of the provincial New Ireland Day celebrations that were held across the province last Monday included the Governor’s Essay competition. This competition was open to all school aged children in all New Ireland schools. Students from LIS had the opportunity to enter and we are pleased to announce that …
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