Today we launched the GV Byron Bay Table Tennis Championship The contest will be held each week and 9 challengers will battle it out for the chance to meet the reigning champion. This week saw a hard fought contest with Su from Korea the ultimate winner and now the inaugural GV Byron Bay Table Tennis … Continued

Yet more cafe and cleaning work available this week.  Several students have obtained positions with restaurants this week, for example Mi Sook and Fiona….congratulations! Part-Time Sales Person For Bromeliad Nursery, must be well presented and enthusiastic, female preferred. Phone 0414510345 or 66801887. Barista , experienced, for cafe in New Brighton. Phone 66803368. Barista talented and … Continued

Humpback whales are stirring in the Antartic. The winter migration has begun. The first group of north-bound Humpbacks has already been spotted off the NSW far south coast and the northern migration of some 10,000 will continue through to July. Cape Byron is the most easterly point of the Australian mainland and is the premier … Continued

As promised here are some of the photos taken by the professional photographer last Friday. Which is your favourite?

The photo shoot on Friday 1 May was a big success with not four as originally planned but six students participating. Each student was paid $45 per hour for their time and all agreed it was very interesting and a lot of fun….not bad work if you can get it! The six lucky students who took part in the … Continued

As usual there are plenty of live music events happening this week in Byron Bay. The weekend is coming so get ready to dance the night away! Lisa Hunt will be playing at the Buddha bar on Friday night. Lisa has performed in Byron Bay many times and is not to be missed. Lisa Hunt began … Continued

This merry month of May sees Byron Bay play host to not one , but four major sporting events. Starting on April 27 and running until May 3, the Byron Underwater Festival is the first of the events to be held. The festival promotes the beauty of what lies beneath the ocean and the fact … Continued

Looking for Work? This week there are some great jobs on offer in Byron Bay. Buddha Bar & Restaurant Due to better than expected trading we are looking for reliable and hard working experienced staff at the Buddha Bar & Restaurant. If this is you please send your resume to [email protected]   re:chef, kitchen hand, cashier, weekend … Continued

There will be a photo shoot for four students this Friday- 1 May – at GV Byron Bay Dean Turner from Turnervisual http://www.turnervisual.com/ will be at GV Byron Bay at 2pm on Friday. The students who participate in the photo shoot will receive $45 per hour. So if you are interested please tell Dave Sinclair who is … Continued

Maybe you want to learn a bit about some of the terrific teachers we have here at GV Byron Bay. This week we spoke to Senior Teacher Sophie who is currently teaching pre-intermediate and Intermediate classes. Sophie at her farm surrounded by her class.   Tell us a bit about yourself. How long have you … Continued

Teacher Louisa decided that it was such a lovely day the lesson should incorporate a trip to the Farmers Market The Farmers Market happens every Thursday morning at the Butler Reserve, just a short walk from GV Byron Bay. At the market you can buy fresh food such as fruit and vegetables that have been … Continued

Lara, who was a student at the school hired a “Wicked” campervan and toured the East Coast of Australia. She has now come back to Byron Bay. Lara came back to visit the school and especially to thank Senior Teacher, Sophie, who helped her plan her road trip. She intends to stay in Byron Bay … Continued

Exp casual cleaners wanted for Byron Bay apartments. Must be able to work weekends. TFN or ABN required. Send resume to PO Box 1020 Byron Bay, 2481 or fax 66809477 Housekeeping Cleaner to clean bathrooms 6.30am start five days per week. Must genuinely like cleaning & want to do the job! to apply email application … Continued

Kingtide at the Beach Hotel Saturday 18th April at 9.30pm, FREE Entry A really awesome band! Heres what the Sydney Moring Herald Review had to say about Kingtide: Sydney band Kingtide is what happens when a bunch of absurdly talented mates surrender  to the Rasta beats of reggae. Lead singer Tony Hughes says the band, … Continued

Cleaner wanted for 5 star resort in Byron, casual position available. Phone 66807555. Thorough Cleaners wanted for new business in Byron Bay. Experience essential. Please fax resume to 66855519. Waiter/Barista @ Fisheads. Must have a great personality, professional attitude and excellent work ethic. Email resume to [email protected]

A group of intrepid students set out in the dark to climb Mt Warning to be the first people in Australia to see the sun rise that day. A group of students set off at 3am in the morning to climb to the top of Mt Warning before the sun rose. Because it is the … Continued

Michael, one of our students met Jack Johnson in Byron Bay! The famous musician from Hawaii has spent a lot of time in Byron Bay after being introduced to the area when he played at the Bluesfest one year. Jack is a keen surfer and was considering becoming a pro surfer before his music career … Continued

Here are this week’s jobs. GV students have had a lot of success in getting work lately.  A good CV goes a long way. Don’t be afraid to ask your teacher or any of the friendly staff to check your CV to ensure that it is as good as it can be. Cleaner casual work approximately … Continued

 The school has been successful in finding four students work over the Easter Holidays at the world famous Byron Blues and Roots Festival The GV team happy to get work at the Bluesfest GV Byron Bay has arranged work for 4 students with a local waste mangement and recycling company at the Byron Bay Blues … Continued