5 Oct · Gregory Neville · No Comments
Week 1 Term 4 2017
Dear Parents / Guardians, Welcome back to Term 4 at Lihir International Primary School. This term is shaping up to be full of exciting activities including the Swimming Carnival, Rugby League Gala Day, Student Led Conferences, P&W Book Fair, LIPS Idol, Year 6&7 Show Night and the Year 7 Graduation. Along with all this, …
READ MORE18 Sep · Gregory Neville · No Comments
Introduction of Year 8
Dear Parents, Newcrest Mining LTD has endorsed the extension of schooling at LIPS to include Year 8. This decision allows for PNG National children to sit for the PNG Year 8 National Exams and receive their Basic Certificate of Education. The move also complements our current Year 7 in offering a solid middle school …
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18 Sep · Gregory Neville · No Comments
Week 9 Term 3 2017
Dear Parents / Carers, A big thanks to all who were involved in the organisation and preparation of last week’s Independence and 20th Anniversary celebrations. It was a great evening that was enjoyed by all. The organising committee worked tirelessly to ensure that the event ran smoothly. LIPS students participated wholeheartedly, proudly showcasing the …
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7 Sep · Gregory Neville · No Comments
Week 8 Term 3 2017
Dear Parents / Carers, This week we have engaged two consultants from SPELD QLD to work in the school. Marion McMahon and Merisa Ots come with a wealth of experience in the Learning Support area. SPELD specifically works in supporting students who have learning differences. Marion and Merisa have been busy screening students …
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1 Sep · Gregory Neville · No Comments
Week 7 Term 3 2017
Dear Parents / Carers, The Year 6/7 group, Miss Collins, Mrs Pesas and Mr Neville have returned safe and sound from their Brisbane trip, albeit tired, and with much excitement and news to tell. Welcome back home! Our library Book Week activities last week, which were organised by Mr Neale, were very well …
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24 Aug · Gregory Neville · No Comments
Week 6 Term 3 2017
Dear Parents / Carers, It has indeed been an exciting week! Thank you all who attended the Golden Orchid Ball last Saturday night and supported LIPS. P&W put in an enormous amount of time and effort to ensure that quality entertainment, dining and fun at ‘A Night on the Oriental Express’ was had by …
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17 Aug · Gregory Neville · No Comments
Week 5 Term 3 2017
Dear Parents / Carers, This Saturday night sees the Parents and Wantoks Committee hosting their major fundraiser for the year, the Golden Orchid Ball. This year’s theme is ‘A Night on the Oriental Express’. It promises to be an enjoyable night, which has taken much preparation from our dedicated P&W members. Helpers are needed …
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10 Aug · Gregory Neville · No Comments
Week 4 Term 3 2017
Dear Parents/Caregivers, Thanks to those parents who regularly attend our Friday assembly. It is great to see parental and community support of our School – all members of the community are welcome to attend our weekly assembly on Friday at 8.15am. Today we said farewell Kaitlin and Ryleigh Smart. Kaitlin and Ryleigh have …
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3 Aug · Gregory Neville · No Comments
Week 3 Term 3 2017
Dear Parents/Caregivers, Our Independence / 20th Anniversary celebrations are fast approaching. Thanks goes to the organising committee for enabling Gideon from St. Joseph’s International School in Port Moresby to spend time last weekend teaching the year 6/7 class a contemporary dance, which will feature at our celebration. There will be a meeting for the …
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27 Jul · Gregory Neville · No Comments
Week 2 Term 3 2017
Dear Parents/Caregivers, During the mid-term break, members of LIPS staff participated in Professional Development days. These days saw staff in- serviced in the ‘Sound Waves’ spelling program as well as strategies for teaching students whose first language is other than English. A day was also spent on upskilling teachers in problem solving skills in …
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