Week 5 – Term 4 2021

Dear parents and carers,   Year 10 Graduation   Due to the government’s restrictions on gatherings of no more than 20 people, our plans for the year 10 graduation have changed. The graduation program will happen at the school, next week on Friday, 12th November, at 12pm. Some aspects to note:   Attendance at the …

Week 4 – Term 4 2021

Dear parents and carers,   Covid Restrictions   Due to current restrictions on gatherings, Friday assemblies will be cancelled until further notice.   The year 7/8 camp has been postponed until later in the term, pending improvement in the current Covid situation.   Year 8   This week our Year 8 students completed their National …

Week 3 – Term 4 2021

Dear parents and carers,   Next week, our fourth cohort of year 8 students will sit for the National Examinations. This is a very important week in their school lives. They are well prepared for the exams and have been receiving extra coaching after school, on weekends and in the holidays. Thanks to Mrs Laien …

Dear parents and carers,   Please read carefully the ‘New Normal’ requirements for Term 4 below. These practices continue to be in place to keep our children and island safe.   2022 Classes   I am currently in the final stages of organising classes for the 2022 school year. If you know your child / …

Week 1 – Term 4 2021

Dear parents and carers,   Welcome back to all our students for Term 4 2021! We have a term packed full of learning and activities ahead. Welcome also to new students and families to the LIS community.   Year 8 and 10 National Exams   Next week, our first year 10 class sit for their …

Week 10 – Term 3 2021

Happy Independence!   I would like to wish all students, staff and wantoks of Lihir International School / School to Mine Campus a very happy 46th anniversary of Independence! Thanks to our National teachers who led our Independence Day celebrations. Many were able to watch the celebration and dances yesterday via the live stream. This …

Week 9 – Term 3 2021

National Exam Preparation   There are only a few weeks until our students sit for both the Year 10 and Year 8 National exams. The next few weeks (including the holidays) should be a time of focus and preparation for these students. I ask that parents / carers monitor students’ screen time (mobile phones, tablets, …

Week 8 – Term 3 2021

Covid-Safe Behaviours   Parents and carers are reminded not keep their children at home and seek appropriate medicare care if their children display any signs of cold or flu.  LIS students are required to wear masks to school each day. Masks will be worn during the day at school and on the way home after school. …

Week 7 – Term 3 2021

Year 10 Camp   We look forward to welcoming our year 10 students when they return from their Leadership Camp early next week, along with Mr Neville, Mr Collins and Mrs Romaso-Daimol. During their time away, students will participate in a range of leadership activities and visit OLSH School in Kavieng; the school where many …

Week 6 – Term 3 2021

The year 8 and 10 National examinations are rapidly approaching. The school has been working hard to ensure that all students are well prepared. We ask that parents and carers partner with the school in encouraging all students to stay focused. Screen time and use of mobile phones is one distraction in the leadup to …