Christmas Traditions: History of Cookie Decorating 🎄🍪

 History of Cookie Decorating 🎄🍪 Have you ever stopped to wonder why we do certain Christmas Traditions? Did you know that Cookie decorating dates back to at least the 14th century in Switzerland? Springerle cookie molds were carved from wood and used to impress Biblical designs into cookies. One of the earliest recorded forms of cookie decorating is … Continued

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New Starters! December 9th

We welcome four new starters this week at Lexis English Byron Bay! Thamires is from Brazil. She was born in Rio De Janeiro but now lives with her brother in Sao Paulo. She studies economics and works in a bank. In her spare time, she likes to read, play soccer, and run! Thamires would like … Continued

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Christmas in Byron Bay 🎄

Christmas in Byron Bay can be hard for students to get their head around. It’s been said around the campus “but it doesn’t feel like Christmas! It’s too hot!” or similarly “there’s no snow, and not many people have lights up!” For a few of the students from colder climates in the Northern Hemisphere the … Continued

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Happy Student – Xenia 🐬

Today our Happy Student at Lexis Byron Bay is Xenia! Tell us a little about yourself Xenia: I’m from Catalunya, from a little small village called Ventallo. I used to work as an early children’s teacher in different kindergartens, but I realised that first of all I want to travel the world. So I left my job and now I’m … Continued

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Graduating Students! December 6th

Congratulations to everyone graduating this week from Lexis Byron Bay! Elodie from France is graduating from Claudia’s IELTS class. You have been an absolute pleasure in class. your enthusiasm really contributed to a positive class atmosphere. You are a motivated student and should be proud of the level of improvement since you started at Lexis. … Continued

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Welcome to the Weekend! December 6th – 8th

WEATHER SURF MARKETS Byron Flea Market – 2nd Saturday of the month Byron Artisan Market – every Saturday Byron Farmers Market  – every Thursday (8am – 11am) Bangalow Farmers Market – every Saturday (8am – 11am) Mullumbimby Farmer’s Market  – every Friday (7am – 11am) GIG GUIDE Friday Marshall & The Fro @ Railway Hotel  Visas, Beddy Rays, … Continued

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Jobs! December 4th

If you need help writing your resume you can go to GIL any day between 2-3pm in Room 8 then email to: [email protected] and we can print 10 free copies every day for you 🙂 Baker for Cubby Bakehouse Location: Chinderah, on the Tweed River (Near Kingscliff) NSW Role: Baker Want to know a little more … Continued

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New Starters! December 2nd

A very warm welcome to our new starters this week at Lexis Byron Bay! Celine is from Switzerland. When at home horse riding and playing the harp are her passions but she is very excited about taking surf lessons while here in Byron. She has come to Australia to better her English, meet new people, … Continued

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Graduation! 31st March

Congratulations to our nine students graduating from Lexis Byron Bay this week! Jennifer is from Switzerland and graduates from Claudia’s Upper Intermediate class. She has been a pleasure to have in class; a dedicated and hard working student. Her English has improved in all areas in her 4 weeks at Lexis Byron Bay and we’re … Continued

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April Activity Calendar!!

We have another month of exciting activities planned for our Lexis students! Every Monday you can stretch out and relax doing Yoga with Stef or Fee in Room 8 from 2:15 to 3:15. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays we alternate the popular activity of Coffee Lounge, which gives students the chance to get to know each other while practicing English with fun activities … Continued

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Surfing! 28th March

On Tuesday Yuna, Yoko, Sandra, Sayaka, Celine, Christian and Maika enjoyed a 1 hour surf lesson with Let’s Go Surfing! The weather was beautiful and the waves were perfect for beginners! This 1 hour lesson is great way for our students to give surfing a try! We’ll be doing another next month for anyone else who’d … Continued

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It’s the Weekend! 31st March – 2nd April

  WEATHER   SURF   GIGS FRIDAY GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON URTHBOY, JOYRIDE, ALICE IVY RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM KELLIE KNIGHT & THE DAZE BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM DU’EAST 9PM FAT ALBERT BYRON BREWERY 7PM SOUL SISTER SOUND SYSTEM BYRON THEATRE 7PM TIM ROGERS STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM DJ KYLE WALKER 9.30PM BIGGY P WOODY’S … Continued

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Jobs! 29th March

  HOSPITALITY BARISTA We’re after a superstar club & cafe supervisor to step in and join the team at Byron Bay Tennis Club. The role would suit someone looking for something a little out of the ordinary hospitality role, with responsibilities including admin and reception duties for the tennis club when required. We’ve got some … Continued

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Sushi Making! 23rd March

Last Thursday myself and the students made sushi! It was my first time making sushi but luckily I had lots of helpful students on hand to show me how it’s done 🙂 For some of the students it was their first time also, but quite a few of them had made sushi together in their lesson the … Continued

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End of Course BBQ! 24th March

Last Friday we had our End of Course BBQ 🙂 Naomi and I cooked up and served sausages to our 100 hungry students! While Nil, Raphael and Tito served up drinks, provided music and took the pictures for the blog! Thanks guys (even though most of the pictures were just of you!) Great way to end … Continued

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Graduation! 17th March

Congratulations to our twelve students who graduated from Lexis Byron Bay last week! Alexandra is from Switzerland and graduates from Kristy’s Pre-Intermediate class and private tuition. She has been a great student who studied hard and asked intelligent questions. She participated fully in class and out of class activities and interacted well with other students. Good luck … Continued

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Coffee Club! 22nd March!

At last weeks Coffee Club myself, Andrea, Pol, Nil and Svenja played quite possibly the longest game of Uno in history! We all had different ideas of how Uno should be played, which created a small bit of conflict but we got through it 🙂 Here’s the link to the official Uno rules for those … Continued

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New Starters! 27th March

Welcome to our six new starters joining us at Lexis Byron Bay this week! Maika is from Japan. She has just completed 6 months of studying at Lexis Perth. She had a great time there but felt it was time to move on and see another part of Australia, so she will now be here … Continued

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It’s the Weekend!! 24 – 26 March

  WEATHER   SURF GIGS FRIDAY GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON LOS LAWS, ILL EAGLES, TOISOC RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM THE MUMBLERS BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM AKOVA 9PM FAT PICNIC SUPPORTED BY WANDERING EYES BYRON BREWERY 7PM COTTON CLUB ELECTRO SWING STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM DJ KYLE WALKER 9.30PM FELIX WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM ADAM … Continued

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Jobs! 22nd March

  HOUSE KEEPER Reliable and trustworthy housekeepers required for resort in Byron Bay Area. Must have good eye for details. Good contract rate. https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/other/housekeeping-staff-for-resort/1142137950?utm_campaign=joraau&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=joraau   ADMINISTRATION OFFICER NORTEC are expanding their vibrant Small Business Solutions Unit to service the NSW Government ‘Business Connect’ Program. We are seeking an experienced Administration Officer to provide information to potential … Continued

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