As a prelude to yesterday’s national holiday, students were introduced to some fair dinkum Australian activities. We started with a pie eating competition which included 4 party pies, a big spoon full of Vegemite and a can of beer to wash it down. After the pie eating competition, we had a thong (flip flop) throwing … Continued
This is a FREE event from 1pm till 9pm at a secret location near you (see student board for details). Beach Volleyball, Cricket, D.J’s. BYO food and drink.
Noosa is full of Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants, Bars and Cafes. During the summer months these businesses need extra help and they like GV students. If you need help with your resumé or finding work, come and talk to Don. Kitchen Hands, Bar Staff, Wait Staff – Wanted for new 5 star hotel opening in mid … Continued
Alvin’s Korean cooking demonstration for the Wednesday Activity spiced up everybody’s day.
Are you always curious about some of the slang that Australians use? The Director of Studies at GV Brisbane, Mariana, has provided some helpful information this week on Australian slang. Australian English is an accent that is full of lively colourful phrases. Some of the words and expressions used are taken from British slang (very … Continued
From now through to the end of March it is typical for low pressure systems to develop in the Coral Sea off North Queensland. These systems can produce large swells and often develop into cyclones which produce even bigger waves. This photo was taken at Noosa’s ‘Boiling Pot’ in early 2009 when cyclone Hamish was … Continued
Dionne’s FCE class made pancakes in class and there was plenty to go around. Reading and following simple recipes is a great way to learn English. The pancakes with sugar and honey were delicious and all students and staff were able to have a sample. Hugo was the only one to burn his and almost … Continued
It was GV Monte Carlo today when student officer Don set up poker tables for the Monday activity. The games were enjoyed by an enthusiastic group of ‘gamblers’ and the winner, Hugo De Silva Alvez walked away with a bottle of champagne.
On Thursday, Trent Scott from USC visited GV Noosa to meet up with some of our students who will transfer to the University after their English course. Han, from Vietnam and Perdro from Brazil were happy to meet with Trent and discuss pathways and courses. Scott visits GV Noosa regularly to give information sessions on this … Continued
The Friday table tennis competition ended up with an all French final today. Antoine and Loic were victorious and gladly accepted a bottle of wine (not French) from our lovely Registrar, Lindsay Ford.
Waitstaff – Busy Noosa Cafe, no nights, Cafe Vincino 0423 015716. Bar Person – Halse Lodge, Call Drew 0418 724736 Cafe Staff – 3-4 days per week 54559220 or 0404 817162 Cleaners – Experienced cleaners for Noosa/Coolum resorts 5447 2437 or 0408 726696 Kitchen Hand – Bistro C, Hastings Street, apply in person with resume … Continued
Giving or listening to an oral presentation is a great way to improve your English, especially when laughter is involved. Waleed Almarzoug certainly entertained teacher Sonia Russell and classmates Joelle and Lauren with his New Zealand holiday videos. Waleed and his wife were very brave and jumped from a 109 metre high cliff edge, freefalling 60 … Continued
Yarananda Vieira Vilaca and Stefania Reis say that they have had the best time ever! While studying at GV, Yarananda has been working as a waitress at the The Noosa Surf Club. She said that the job was really fun and a good way to meet people and improve her English. Meanwhile, Stefania collected good wages … Continued
Yes, of course. Just get everyone to stand around the table and rotate anti-clockwise taking turns at hitting the ball.When there are lots of players and only one table this game allows everyone to play without the need to wait for your turn. Students tell us that this style of play is quite common throughout … Continued
Jae Ho Lee, Josh to his friends, came straight from the airport to GV Noosa today to introduce us to his new bride, Eun Hye, Yeam. Josh studied in our Cambridge program in 2007 and was the first Korean student with us to pass the Cambridge Advanced Exam. As a result he secured a job … Continued
Next weekend we have a bus going to the Gold Coast with GV Noosa and GV Caloundra students. First stop is Dreamworld and Whitewaterworld, then off to Surfers Paradise for a night club tour. After a couple of hours sleep at the backpackers, some breakfast and a visit to the markets and DFO shopping on … Continued
Every Wednesday students are invited to join a Soccer game at Sunshine Beach High School from 3.30pm. Thursday afternoon is Basketball at the Primary School from 3pm. If you don’t know where to go just meet in the courtyard 30 minutes before the start times. Alisa takes the soccer group on Wednesdays and Nathan takes … Continued
Kitchen Hands – The Wok In Noosa, just show up with your resume for an immediate start, 4 nights per week Waitstaff – Busy Noosa Cafe, weekends, no nights, call 0423 015716 and leave a message Bar Assistant/Glassie – Halse Lodge, phone Drew 0418 724736 Cleaners – Noosa Resorts, must have experience and own transport, … Continued
Today we welcomed more than 100 new students to GV Noosa in the traditional Aussie way… A Barbeque. A great game of soccer was the highlight of the afternoon, and the food, oh and the beer too! Best wishes to all students in 2010
Perth born Tim Bloxsome joined the teaching staff last year. What were you doing before you came to GV Noosa? Before I came to GV Noosa I was travelling the world. Teaching in Taipei! Paris! Rome! Perth! Before that I was a magazine journalist in Melbourne and Sydney. What do you love most about living on the … Continued
