Port Moresby International School Newsletter Issue 6 - May 03, 2019
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Port Moresby International School Newsletter Issue 6 - May 03, 2019 POST COURIER FEATURES POMIS STUDENTS The Anzac Day special edition of the Post Courier featured 2018 students on the front cover. The picture was taken last year after our students had gone to represent the IEA at the wreath laying ceremony. Their moment of solitude and reflection was caught by a Post Courier photographer. The special also featured the winning essay of the Anzac Day Essay Compe- tition by Catherine Gileng. Catherine won the senior division. Tiare Temu and Bethlemmer Tambua were runners-up in this nationwide competition. The last photograph above shows two of our senior students representing not only POMIS but the IEA at the Anzac Day Commemoration, as we have for a number of years. We are also present at the Remembrance Day cere- monies later in the year. It is important that we recognize the efforts of all people to keep PNG safe and secure. P.O. Box 276, Boroko, NCD Mr Steven Rowley Papua New Guinea Principal Tel: (675) 325 3166 / 325 3004 [email protected] 325 8072 / 325 6857 Dear Parents and Guardians, Talked to the school staff about the matter Welcome back to Term 2. The last two weeks of Term 1 Met with our school security team to review our were very busy for all of us. Firstly, congratulations to security Ms Mahon and all the team for the School Musical – All Shook Up which was an outstanding success. And Asked teachers to talk to the students about their thank you to all who came along and supported the stu- personal safety at an age appropriate level. dents onstage and backstage. In addition, the IEA has advised that they have formed a Thank you to all who attended the Parent Teacher inter- Rapid Response Team to support us, in the unlikely views in Week 11. A special thank you to all the staff event that there should be an incident, it will be based who made themselves available for this; in many cases at Boroko for the next fortnight, whilst the truth of these the teachers involved in this do not get back home until around 8 in the evening so their dedication to the stu- rumours is established. dents’ academic success by committing their time to It is important that families have these conversations these nights deserves recognition and praise. too, in a calm and reasonable way that doesn’t frighten On the Monday of the Parent Teacher interviews we children unnecessarily. All parents are therefore asked to held the AGM. AT the AGM Mr Phillip Samar was renom- talk to their children, of whatever ages, about the im- inated to the BOG. Also, our Chairman, Mr Giau Duruba portance of taking their own safety seriously and exer- announced his resignation from the Board and as Chair- cising sensible precautions. man. Mr Duruba has been the Board Chair since 2010 You should also review your child’s arrangements for and was a Board member for many years before then. travelling to or from school or sport. Students who travel Throughout this time he has given his time generously alone or in pairs could be potentially vulnerable at any to support the school and represent POMIS on the IEA time and strategies such as rostering adults to accompa- Board. We thank him for his time and service and wish ny them should be considered, or collect them straight him the very best in the future. from school, at least until the truth is known. I suggest As if all that was not enough we then had the Inter- you err on the side of caution. House X Country. Well done to all the students who ran If your children are picked up at school make sure that and thank you to Mr Briggs and the PE team for organis- they are always picked up by someone they know and if ing the event. Congratulations to Tano House who were there is any change to arrangements make sure that the winners. Term 2 promises to be equally busy and challenging for they know about it. We have advised students that if all of us here at POMIS. We have the UN Concert to look they do not know the person attempting to collect them forward to as well as the Grade 10 Written Expression then they should not go but have the school contact you exam, the Athletics Carnival and much else besides. The to check. Rugby Union season will continue while Soccer and Net- Students should be collected from the school and not ball will be getting into full swing this term. Students will the triangle at Boroko East. need to get themselves organised and pay careful atten- As always we maintain our advice that it is not safe for tion to their unit outlines and planners if they are to students to loiter at Boroko East triangle or shops and take full advantage of all the opportunities open to them we will increase security around this area. and maintain their academic standards. If you or your child/ren become aware of any concrete examples of concern, please contact me immediately, Kidnapping Rumours and Your Children’s Safety but my key piece of advice is to remain calm but alert. You may be aware of rumours in Port Moresby concern- ing the safety of children. IEA and POMIS Security re- Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any queries main in contact with the authorities and at this stage on this matter. cannot confirm the truth of these rumours. Their recom- mendation is that everybody remains calm, whilst sensi- School Facebook Page bly reconsidering the safety of all students. A reminder that you can follow what is going in at the There is nothing more important to me than the safety school through our official Facebook page at https:// of students and staff, so this week I have taken the fol- www.facebook.com/Port-Moresby-International-School lowing steps at school: Mr Steven Rowley, Principal. Placed our security team on alert Go to http://www.pmis.iea.ac.pgfor the rest of the Newsletter. Features include- Year 12 Geo-History Trip, All Shook Up, trip photos, April 25, Sports Corner, Dates to Remember! Year 12 Geo-History Excursion Trip In the first week of Term 2, 24 Year 12 Geography and History students went on a combined tip to Rabaul. The purpose of the excursion for Geography was for students to gain an experience in Earth Science, ob- serve geological sites, visit lowland agriculture, coastal and river landforms and to understand the impact of natural hazards (volcanos). It was also an opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the ‘Pacific War’, through visiting World War 2 sites in Rabaul as it was a major Japanese Military base in the Western Pacific. For the History stu- dents, the activities were designed to enhance their understanding of Japanese militarism and the Pacific War, to help students gain a better understanding of the effects of the Japanese occupation in Rabaul, and the events that took place during WWII by observing Japanese occupation sites. Students visited the following sites: Rabaul Volcano Observatory, Mt Tavurvur (mountain climbing), Hot Springs, University of Natural Resources & Environment (Farming Systems), Warangoi Hydro Power Station, river systems coastal landforms and flood ways (Raluana, Malaguna and Karavia). POMIS students also gave donations to the St Joseph Primary School which is located close to the flood ways that destroyed houses, gardens and roads. The whole community of Malaguna were there to receive the students. Materials distributed were collected through fundraising back at POMIS. Students were given the opportunity to talk to the school. It was very satisfying to be able to give something back to the commu- nity. We extend our sincere thanks to Seaview Resort, Paivu Tours and the guides, Vulcanologists, UNRE of Vudal farm managers and admin officers, PNG Power staff at Warangoi, locals at different historical sites and es- pecially St Joseph Primary School, the Principal staff, and the parents. We sincerely thank the two POMIS security staff who were with us all throughout the trip. The excursion would not have been possible without the support of the parents. We also thank the POMIS Finance team and Administration for their support from day one until we arrived safely back in Port Moresby. Mr Greg Malie. Check out some pictures from our trip on the next page! ALL SHOOK UP. Congratulations to all of the crew, teachers, musicians, technicians, helpers, cleaners, cast and audience who were part of last term’s performances! YEAR 12 GEO-HISTORY TRIP Starting at top left; the travelers with St Joseph’s students, Warangoi Hydro System , St Joseph’s, examining the wreckage of an airplane at Matupit , finally reaching the summit of Mt Tarvurvur, listening to Michael the Kokopo Museum director , the intrepid travelers! APRIL 25 On Thursday last week a group of Year 12 POMIS students attended the ANZAC dawn service at the Bomana War Cemetery. This is an important event in the PNG national calendar as the ceremony has come to commemorate, not only Australian and New Zealand forces at Gallipoli but the courage, heroism and sacrifice of people all across the world who have been impacted by war. The people of PNG have much to celebrate on this day, not only because of their strong ties to Australasia, but because of their significant involvement in war – especially through the outstanding courage and kindness demonstrated by the people of PNG in the battle of Kokoda and other battles throughout the Pacific region.