Smitis newsletter 1november 2013

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SMITIS Newsletter

1 November, 2013

Star Mountains Institute of Technology International SchoolOur purpose is to develop internationally-minded and life-long learners who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect, and strive to be: inquirers; knowledgeable; thinkers; communicators; principled; open-minded; caring; risk-takers; balanced; and reflective.

The new crossing, as mentioned in the last newsletter, enhances the safety of students crossing the road near the school. For those students and their parents who have to cross the road near the school, there are two crossings to use: the one adjacent to main entrance on Newman Road or the crossing adjacent to the Year 1 classroom in Sogolmik Rd.

Unfortunately some parents and students are avoiding either marked crossing zone and crossing Sogolmik Road at the stop signs. It is crucial that parents are positive role models for their children and setting a good example by using the designated crossings.

Some representatives from Divine Word University visited the school last week, at the request of OTML, in relation to the future management of the school. OTML has been advised that another managing agency is not the preferred option at the school. Rather, the school should be set up as an independent entity, as it is a self-funding and self-managing school. With OTML buying the SMIT share, preferably the school would retain its current name, so that there is no impact on uniforms and school registration. It is important that the school continues with the IB programs (PYP and MYP) and the expansion of the secondary school.

One of our priorities at SMITIS this year is to be a

Lighthouse School for other local and district schools. Over the next few weeks, teachers will be visiting SMITIS for lesson obervations. Today, we are hosting a library training session for library assistants. On 14 November, we are organising a Tabubil district schools’ sports day that will target students who are 11-14 years. On this day, boys will be involved in indoor cricket, soccer and touch footy while the girls will be playing volleyball, basketball and tball. The involvement of district school principals in this project will enable us to provide assistance, collaboration and mentoring in an attempt to make a difference in school education and improving student educational outcomes.

I appreciate your support.

Dr Ken Darvall (Principal)

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Thinker is one of the attributes of the Learner Profile and one of our core values at SMITIS. Who is a thinker? They use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems.

! ! Thinkers exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.

Weekly awards are presented to students who demonstrate Learner Profile attributes.

Other attributes include: communicator; caring; balanced; knowledgeable; risk-taker; reflective; inquirer; open-minded; and principled.

Sports Day RecordsThere was one error in the list of record holders from our 2013 sports day. A corrected list is included in this newsletter.

Sloppy JoesThe school sloppy joe is on sale for K55. The new version is much thicker and warmer than the previous light blue sloppy joe. Please call at the office to purchase your school uniform requirements.

Disco and Mufti DayA school disco will be held at the school on Thurdsay, 7 November, from 6.00-7.30pm. A Mufti Day will be held the following day, Friday, 8 November.

SwimmingDue to a lack of qualified instructors, our planned intensive swimming program for Weeks 7 and 8 has been cancelled. The swimming carnival that was planned to conclude the carnival has also been cancelled. Hopefully, we will have better luck in 2014.

Sunshine OnlineSunshine Online is a digital resource for English literacy, providing over 550 levelled ebooks and 1000 interactive activities and games. SMITIS has purchased a school and home subscription so that families with internet access may be able to access this online resource free. To do so, visit: www.sunshineonline.com.au To log in use sm332 for the username and password.

Key Dates

Next fortnight or so....

5/11 ASA: (2.30 - 3.30pm)

6/11 ASA: (2.30 - 3.30pm)

7/11 ASA: (2.30 - 3.30pm)

School disco: 6.00-7.30pm

8/11 Mufti Day

School assembly: Y4 item

9/11 P & W Market Day (9am-12.00pm)

12/11 ASA: (2.30 - 3.30pm)

13/11 ASA: (2.30 - 3.30pm)

14/11 Tabubil District Schools Sports Day (selected students)

ASA: (2.30 - 3.30pm)

15/11 Canteen Day

School assembly: Y3 item

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Year 5 Newsletter

!Learning!is!fun!when!children!have!the!right!

attitude.!

This year has been interesting and learning was quite challenging but I enjoyed every bit of it. One of the things that made learning fun was that all things we learnt in a unit were linked to a particular transdisciplinary theme. I learnt that people’s lives are enriched by imaginative minds” which I believe is very true. By Mary NOU

Last week we started working on the new unit of inquiry: “Sharing the planet”. I think this unit is going to be an interesting one because we had fun sharing about our rights and responsibilities and we are going to be learning about why people have conflicts and how they come to an agreement. By Joelyn KAKOWOK

Action!is!not!just!what!we!do!as!in!this!picture;!it!refers!to!our!attitude!

as!a!result!of!what!we!learn.!

“… I want to learn for a better and successful future”, Maybellina. “I learn to socialize with others”, Leah. “… there are many interesting things for me to learn and to read books because there are no books at home to read”, Jamielah. “I want to become a geologist”, Venus. “I want to learn new things”, Yekim “I want my little brothers and sisters to see me as a role model”, Joelyn. “I want to get educated …” Dinah. “I want to get good education…” Shantany “ I believe that learning is fun,” Lana. “I want to get educated for a better job,” Celine. “… this school has supplies good education and I don’t want to waste my chance,” Johnny. “I come to school to be creative …” Emma

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“I learn and get educated … I meet my friends and we have fun together”, Shania. “I strive for good education …” Lastus. “I learn in order to get a good job in the future,” Ezra. “I want to learn about new things happening around the world”, Annmarie. “I learn a lot of things that may help me later,” Shorntelle. “I want good education and a good job in the future”, Lui. “I want to go to a great university”, Emmanuel. “I want to become a doctor”, Lillien. “I love learning new things and I want to make my parents happy”, Leilani. “I want to gain good understanding and education”, Georgina. “Coming to school is the only way to success … whether I like it or not”, Mary. “I learn new things each day”, Jacob. “I learn new things everyday”, Leon.

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• Follow!instructions!• Finish!all!tasks!• Stay!at!our!desk!or!work!area!

• Raise!our!hands!to!speak!and!listen!when!others!are!talking!

• Be!responsible!for!our!actions!

I learnt a lot of interesting things this year, but one of the things that stands clear in my mind is how natural disasters affect people, here in PNG and in other parts of the world. Some of the videos we watched in class made me feel sorry for the people being affected. I wish I were a millionaire to help the people who are affected by any form of natural disaster. By Venus DOMKI

At the beginning of this year, under the transdiscilinary theme “Who We Are”, we learnt about particular people who were good role models in the world. These role models taught me ‘RESPECT’. I learnt that if I respect myself, others will respect me. I did a lot of good things in this unit and my work went on the wall of fame. I am proud of my achievement..

By Maybellina ZANGGO I)come)to)school)because:)

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As at 11 October, 2013

SMITIS ATHLETIC RECORDS AGE SEX EVENT NAME TIME YEAR 4 Girls 50m Stephanie David 12.5 2013 5 Boys 50m Daniel Hansell 12.2 2013 6 Boys 50m Daniel Kaputin 10.6 2013 6 Girls 50m Charlotte Buhuyana 10.75 2013 7 Boys 50m Daniel Malum 8.3 2013 7 Girls 50m Keilanie Saluap 9.85 2013 8 Boys 100m Dwayn Waghuaio 18.11 2013 8 Girls 100m Zeetah Nuttal 18.73 2013 9 Boys 100m Troy Lesley 18.26 2013 9 Girls 100m Joanna Aravapo 18.43 2013 10 Boys 100m Yekim Bola 16.61 2013 10 Girls 100m Enna Buhuyana 17.5 2013 11 Boys 100m Ethan Grinhai 15.91 2013 11 Girls 100m Celine Giwar 16.55 2013 12 Boys 100m Brendan Nereng 15.46 2013 12 Girls 100m Annmarie Tarai 16.42 2013 13 Boys 100m Derek Oates 15.48 2013 13 Girls 100m Britney Kuman 16.48 2013 14 Boys 100m Samuel Mitigei 15.0 2013 14 Girls 100m Cynthia Tarai 15.89 2013 Inter. Boys 800m Yekim Bola 3.53.00 2013 Inter. Girls 800m Sunaim Ellison 4.15.00 2013 Senior Boys 800m Wapki Wanim 3.31.00 2013 Senior Girls 800m Venus Domki 3.42.00 2013 Jun Sec Boys 800m Derek Oates 3.21.00 2013 Jun Sec Girls 800m Cynthia Tarai 4.14.00 2013 Junior Boys Relay Kapuls (4x50m) 44.00 2013 Junior Girls Relay Kapuls (4x50m) 45.00 2013 Inter. Boys Relay Kumuls 1.16.00 2013 Inter Girls Relay Kumuls 1.22.00 2013 Senior Boys Relay Kumuls 1.09.00 2013 Senior Girls Relay Kumuls 1.10.00 2013 Jun Sec Boys Relay Kumuls 1.08.00 2013 Jun Sec Girls Relay Kumuls 1.08.00 2013 Open (2P,JS,S,I,J)Relay Kapuls 1.56.00 2013 Open Ladies 100m Judith Bage 16.59 2013 Boys Champion 100m Samuel Mitigei 16.15 2013 Girls Champion 100m Cynthia Tarai 16.12 2013

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MARKET 2 d

Y Come and join us again on November 9 for

another morning of CRAFTS, FOODS, GAMES & PRIZES, and GREAT BARGAINS!

Stalls are open for rent to anyone in the Tabubil community at K20. Those interested to rent must make their payment on or before November 1 in

order to confirm it.

SMIT International School Parents and Wantoks Association

Entrance fee for adults is K1. Kids enter for FREE!

Crafts Arts

See you at the SMITIS Covered Court from

9 A.M. – 1 P.M. ! Contact Naomi George (649 9896), Nakema Sanewai (715 707 11), or the SMITIS Office (649 9233)

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Say hello with a photo! Missing families and friends? What better way to say hello than showing the beauty of Tabubil and the culture of Western Province!

A project of the SMITIS Parents & Wantoks Association

You may purchase the postcards at the SMITIS Office for K3 each or K15 for a set of 7.

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Star Mountains Institute of Technology

International School Newman Road, TABUBIL. 332

Western Province, Papua New Guinea

P: (+675) 6499 233

F: (+675) 6499 324

E: [email protected]

www.smit.ac.pg