Weekend job hunting

It might be time to get the resume written and head out on the job hunting circuit! Floor Staff/Bar Staff – Madissons Noosaville (on the Noosa River).  Please email resume to info@madissons.com.au Waitstaff – Experienced, apply in person between 9am-10am. Riverdeck Restaurant, Noosa Marina Deepfry Cook – Noosa Harbour Fish Market.  Experienced only.  Night work.  … Continued

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Soccer referees needed

Vikings Futsal Association is looking for referees for their Futsal matches. Pele, Zico and Socrates all grew up playing Futsal. It is the only indoor football game approved by FIFA and is now growing in popularity in Australia.  The association needs players, supporters and  referees for club and school matches. Referees are paid between $18 … Continued

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Greetings form Christian Soldan

We received a post card from Christian today, he spent 14 weeks at GV Noosa and left in December 07 Hello everybody! A final card from Australia. After two months in Melbourne at my cousin’s place , a nice stay in Tasmania , a family weekend on the Great Ocean Road and two weeks in New … Continued

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Upcoming Activities

This weekend is filled with exciting day trips to the beautiful Byron Bay and Gold Coast. – Saturday 23rd August – Day Trip to the Gold Coast $50.00 The Gold Coast is a superb combination of spectacular beaches, national parks, wilderness, extensive waterways, valleys and wide open spaces. – Sunday 24th of August – Day … Continued

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The Room of Silence!

Room 1 has now been designated “The Room of Silence”. If you want to escape the noise & chatter of the rest of the school & study in peace, come to room 1 after class.

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English for TESOL running in September!

New FCE & new IELTS classes starting soon too! Check out our Academic Noticeboard if you want to sign up for a space! Want more info? Don’t forget you have your one-on-one progress interviews next Thursday so you can discuss your options with your teachers. Feel free to see Pam or Eugene any time for … Continued

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Welcome back, Phil!

Talented wordsmith, saxophonist & all-round lovely bloke, Phil is back from a 6 month trip around South America & teaching for us again. We are all looking forward to the lovely Daniela returning from her 2 month trip to Croatia in September too!

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Friday Activity Photos

It was self defence in the park last week, with all the moves of a Hong Kong action flick!   The self defence classes were taught by popular homestay parent Chris Blight.  Chris is Tae Kwon Do expert, and also studied TESOL at GV Noosa.

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South Americans make a huge difference in local soccer team

Pictured: Ricardo, Cesar and Leonardo Brazil and Colombia have made history in Caloundra. For the first time in history the Caloundra Soccer Team have qualified in the finals in The Sunshine Coast Soccer Competition. And we think that our students have helped to make it happen for the local team. JUST LOOK AT OUR PLAYERS … Continued

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Sign Up For New Courses

Sign-up sheets for September academic courses are now on the commonroom noticeboards! The entry tests for all courses will be held on Tuesday 26th August at 9am.  First Certificate students   These courses are intensive and students are required to attend all sessions, be enrolled for the entire course and complete a minimum of two hours homework … Continued

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Noosa Junction @ Night

Did you know there are free activities every weekend in the Junction? “The J” is a community centre located just opposite the Seven 11 (or, for easier navigating, just a short stumble from the Koala Bar and Irish Murphy’s).  It is run by Noosa Council to provide a venue for local concerts and other events. … Continued

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It’s a great weekend for….

Three things you must do before you leave Noosa…so why not this weekend? 1.  A little on-shore Whale Watching – Go to Hell’s Gates in the National Park. This time of year, you’re a great chance to see Whales heading down the Coast on their journey back to the Antarctic.  Even if you don’t see whales, … Continued

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Weekend job hunting

Let’s see what’s out there this week… School Crossing Supervisor – $22.30/hr.  Casual position.  Must have Blue Card (Kerry can help you get this; it’s a police check for working with children).  Monday – Friday 9am – 12pm.  Phone 5451 9223 Cleaners – Resort cleaners required for Noosa and Coolum resorts.  Immediate start.  Phone 0408 726 696 … Continued

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Shopping Therapy is Universal

  Last month, I had the pleasure of joining Diana and Alex on their shopping adventures. The first outing was to the Sunshine Plaza and then to Mooloolaba where we eventually had lunch ay an Italian Bistro. We had such a lot of fun together that we decided to plan another shopping trip to Chermside … Continued

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Uta and Sabrina return to study again at GV Noosa

Uta Mallien and Sabrina Hirth say that returning to Noosa felt like coming home. After completing the Cambridge First Certificate course at Noosa in March 2007, both Uta and Sabrina were accepted into Berlin University to study law. They missed Noosa so much that they have returned to study for the IELTS exam during their … Continued

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Certificate IV TESOL Course: Commencing 26 September

Applications are now being accepted for the September Certificate IV TESOL course.  This program is recognised as an entry-level English teaching qualification in Australia and is to be taught on the Sunshine Coast at our Noosa Junction campus. This 10 week course is held on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5.30pm to 8.30pm.  The course is a … Continued

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Weekend Jobs…on a Tuesday

We normally post jobs on a Friday afternoon, but there are lots around at the moment and it might be a good time to do a little mid-week job hunting…. Food and Beverage Attendants, Bar Attendants, Kitchen Hands – Lots of jobs available at the BoatHouse restaurant in Noosaville.  They are re-opening in early September.  … Continued

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Sad farewell to graduating students

This week was quite emotional for our teachers and students as we said “Bon Voyage” to 5 students. Ken, from Japan, (pictured in front in traditional Japanese clothing) has been at GV for 24 weeks and has had many adventures in Australia including climbing in the Glasshouse Mountains and travelling to Cairns. We also said … Continued

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