23 Nov · Gregory Neville · No Comments
Week 8 Term 4 2017
Dear Parents / Guardians, I would like to congratulate Mrs Liz Daimol on her appointment to our teaching staff for 2018. Liz is an experienced educator and a welcome addition to the LIPS team. Having taught at the school in the past, Liz has a good understanding of the quality and professionalism of the …
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16 Nov · Gregory Neville · No Comments
Week 7 Term 4 2017
Dear Parents / Guardians, Last term, Newcrest approved the inclusion of Year 8 at LIPS. Last week the Provincial Education Board approved our application for Permitted School Status, and for LIPS to include Year 8 and sit for the National Examinations next year. This is an exciting new era for LIPS that brings us …
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9 Nov · Gregory Neville · No Comments
Week 6 Term 4 2017
Dear Parents / Guardians, Thanks to all the parents and carers who came to the Student Led Conferences last night. It was great to see the children so excited and enthusiastic to share their learning. I am pleased to advise that Mr. Simon McKeiver will be joining the teaching staff at LIPS in …
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2 Nov · Gregory Neville · No Comments
Week 5 Term 4 2017
Dear Parents / Guardians, Thanks to Mr and Mrs Neale and the Year 6/7 class for ‘Show Night’ last Friday. It was great to see our 6/7 class perform so confidently and professionally. Well done! Thanks also to those parents and carers who attended with their children the True Relationships and Reproductive Health …
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26 Oct · Gregory Neville · No Comments
Week 4 Term 4 2017
Dear Parents / Guardians, Next week education officers from True Relationships and Reproductive Health (formerly Family Planning QLD) will be visiting the school. They will be running sessions on Tuesday 31/10 and Wednesday 1/11 for both students and parents. More information on session content can be found at: http://www.true.org.au/Education/allschool A letter was sent …
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19 Oct · Gregory Neville · No Comments
Week 3 Term 4 2017
Dear Parents / Guardians, In Week 5 of this term education officers from True Relationships and Reproductive Health (formerly Family Planning QLD) will be visiting the school. They will be running sessions on Tuesday 31/10 and Wednesday 1/11 for both students and parents. More information on session content can be found at: http://www.true.org.au/Education/allschool …
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12 Oct · Gregory Neville · No Comments
Week 2 Term 4 2017
Dear Parents / Guardians, Congratulations to the members of our School Council for Term 4 who were inducted at assembly last Friday. Being part of the Student Council is an excellent way for children to learn leadership skills. Through fundraising and other activities it also helps children become better citizens. Thanks to Mrs. Watkins …
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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, …
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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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