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
Noosa is full of great pubs and clubs, all of which cater directly to international students and backpackers. Here are just a few of our favourites; Rolling Rock Nightclub – Hastings Street. For that real nightclub vibe, stroll down the hill to Hastings Street to see some of the best DJ’s from Australia and overseas. … Continued
Most students stayed around Noosa on New Years but some went to Brisbane and others went as far as Sydney! Great to see everyone made it back in one piece to start fresh in 2010!
Welcome to all our new students! . . . . Keep in touch with your classmates on our Facebook page! If you have any photos or useful Noosa links, please feel free to load them up.
New to Noosa? Here’s a quick guide to the best places to work on your tan! http://www.blog.visitnoosa.com.au/2010/01/noosa-beaches-the-best.html
Get out there during the Holiday period and experience the busy, busy season in Noosa Maintenance/Handy person – The Rise, Noosa Phone 5473 6500 Floor staff/Waiters – River Deck Restaurant Phone 54741100 Cleaner – Noosaville, Jim’s Cleaning, Email [email protected] Barista – Noosaville, Chocolat Patisserie, contact Seongok Lee Email: [email protected] Barista – Noosa Juction, Canteen Cafe … Continued
Are looking for ways to improve your English over the holiday break? Becky, the Director of Studies at our Noosa campus, has passed on some ideas that will help. Students always ask me how they can improve their English over the holiday break. Here are some ideas. Read • Christmas cards. • Newspapers – local … Continued
We had a surprise visitor this week when Yuki Amino returned to say hello. Carly and Yuki. Yuki studied English at GV Noosa in 2005/2006 and on his return to Japan he opened a surf shop in Syo Nan. He says that he loves his job but misses the Sunshine Coast. He was especially happy to catch … Continued
The Woodford Folk Festival is an event of international standing. Held over six days and six nights from Dec 27th through to January 1st. More than 2000 performers and 580 events are programmed featuring local, national and international guests. The exciting programme features concerts, dances, street theatre, writers’ panels, film festival, comedy sessions, acoustic jams, … Continued
Merrick’s Learn to Surf provide quality surfing lessons for beginners to advanced surfers and offer a pick up and drop off service for GV Students. Merrick Davis was world champ in 1988 and enjoys sharing his surfing wisdom with anyone who cares to listen. He offers a great discount for GV students providing a two-hour … Continued
Patty, the Academic Director for GV Caloundra, has passed on some great study tips to help you get the most out of your time whilst at Global Village. Learning a second language can be fun and easy for some but difficult for others. For most of us it doesn’t happen over night and it takes … Continued
Sunshine Coast Regional Council is trying to put an end to Peregian Originals, the free outdoor music event that has been running every second Sunday for almost 10 years. Show your support for this unique Sunshine Coast event by turning up for some great live music in the park this Sunday from 1 – 5pm. … Continued
Make the most of your Christmas break, and get back to Noosa in time for the New Year. Just $333 for 7 fun-filled days. Included is: return bus to Rainbow Beach, 4 nights at Pippies Beach House, 4 FREE breakfasts, FREE Christmas dinner, 3 day self-drive safari to Fraser Island. Optional extra: Barefoot skydive. Departs … Continued
Sunshine Coast Council’s free holiday bus services are all set for the busy period from 26 December to 3 January. Most buses in the Noosa area will be free during this period, and it’s the success of that program in previous years that has seen it extended to the coastal strip between Caloundra and Maroochydore … Continued
Students got enthusiastic about decorating the Christmas tree in the common room last week. Some said it was their first time. Merry Christmas to all students and staff. Don’t forget the Christmas Barbeque this Friday at Lions Park!
Remember to go door to door with your resume to get the best jobs. Send your resume to Don [email protected] if you need help to make it look better. House Cleaner – Free accommodation in exchange for housework, female, call Anastasia 0433 118872 Barperson/ Waiter – New team at Coconut Grove Bistro. Call Dianna 5449 … Continued
Saverio Meliado from Italy has been working at Berardos restaurant for the last two months. He says that although it is hard work it has been a useful experience and has certainly helped improve his English. He is leaving this week and so there will be a vacancy but all his friends have jobs already … Continued
What better way to celebrate the end of classes than a good old Aussie Barbeque. Lions park would have to be the best venue for a large BBQ in Noosa. The nice new grass was great for volleyball and a strange Brazilian version of cricket. Good luck in your exams today and tomorrow!
Tribal Travel is conveniently located just around the corner in the Junction and they are extremely helpful for students and backpackers. Come and see us at Tribal Travel. Show your Global Village student card and receive 1 HOUR FREE INTERNET. We are a 2 minute walk from Global Village, opposite Vodafone. Fast computers, download photos, … Continued
Justin, the Director of Studies at GV Byron Bay, has passed on some tips to help when preparing for the IELTS exam. Here is some handy information about the speaking component of the exam. IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is a globally recognised test of English communication. It can be used for University entry … Continued
