2010 FIFA WORLD CUP ASIAN QUALIFIERS – ROUND 4 Australia will take on the gulf nation of Qatar as part of their next steps in qualification to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. With Bahrain, Uzbekistan and Japan also in Australia’s group, the team will be out to secure all 3 points in … Continued
(Pictures: Renat the Romantic, Diana the Shopaholic, Coco the Optimist and Aki the Surfer) Last Friday was graduation day for 4 of our students. While we are always sad to see students go, it is particularly sad when we lose people who have been here for a long time. Diana from Colombia and Renat … Continued
Friday afternoon activities The last 2 Fridays, students went surfing, sailing and kayaking. Over 100 students took surf lessons over the 2 afternoons with students also relaxing on the beach and playing some beach volleyball. Remember you can also do these activities on the weekend, see Kerry for more information.
Picture: Jason, Eva and Ricky It is always great when former students come “home” to GV Caloundra to visit and tell us what they have been doing. Today Jason returned after travels in Victoria and South Australia. He leaves for Korea tomorrow and is taking his IELTS test in Seoul on the weekend – best of luck … Continued
Friday jobs….on a Monday! (OK, so sometimes we’re a little behind schedule with these things…..) Car Cleaner/ Detailer, Noosaville, Ph 5474 3666 – must have car licence Experienced kitchenhand and counter staff, Noosaville – Ph 0406 679 170 2nd Chef, Dunes Bistro, email: [email protected] Ph 0408 745 992 Chef and wait staff, River House, David Ph 0416 190 663 … Continued
Want to see some Australian Wildlife? Why not visit Binna Burra?! Binna Burra is surrounded by the Lamington National Park approximately 75 km south of Brisbane. It is a part of the World Heritage site, “Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves. Tomo and some other students went last weekend and got to see some great wildlife including … Continued
Now in its fifth year, the Queensland Multicultural Festival is Queensland’s largest, free, one-day community event. This year’s diverse range of entertainment includes five performance stages, 40 international food stalls, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities and guest appearances by Queensland Roar players. Canadian music doyen Harry Manx will headline this year’s festival with a hypnotic live … Continued
It was an early morning departure on Saturday for 20 students on their way to Dreamworld and Whitewater world. We spent the morning riding roller-coasters and the afternoon in the water park, awesome fun! After the theme parks we continued to Surfers Paradise for the Gold Coast big night out and spent Sunday sight seeing and … Continued
Last Friday, our French students organised a barbecue for all GV students! Everyone met at the Roma Street Parklands for football, rugby and a barbecue (and of course some drinks!). When the day turned into night, the party continued and a great time was had by all. Everyone had such a good time that they … Continued
Patty Thomas, who currently teaches Intermediate students, has accepted the position of Senior Teacher at GV Caloundra. She has been offered the position as recognition of the dedication and many skills she brings to GV. Patty’s career spans a number of countries and various teaching positions through Australia. She has taught Upper Intermediate, EAP and … Continued
Actually, we’re looking pretty full up for a while! PROPERTY ROOM TYPE MALE/FEMALE DATE FROM DURATION PRICE Challenge Twin ensuite Female 14.12.08 4 wks 1 nt $ 100.00 Advance Place Twin ensuite Male 20.12.08 3 wks 2 nts $ 100.00 Challenge Twin Female 20.12.08 3wk 1 nt $ 90.00 Belfa Place Twin Female 3.1.09 8 … Continued
As the sun went down the music went up! [youtube=http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=RMwVeTPSsYM] Rafael’s day off work, so what better to do than to have a sunset boat party with 45 other excited students! The boat departed Catalina Jetty on the Noosa River at 4pm and returned 3 hours later! We stopped for swim, had a few drinks, … Continued
The Valley Markets are a Brisbane Icon and are open every weekend. Every weekend it is home to emerging fashion designers. A place to find jewellery, fabulous handmade accessories and artwork. You can unwind with a massage or visit one of the Market’s renowned clairvoyants and card readers. Chinatown is where you will find a … Continued
Grab your tickets! [youtube=http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=5CLbl-mOCTA] After a few hours of class time its great to jump on Ralph’s crazy roller-coaster!
Need some help finding a job? Robyn’s Work Information Pack is currently being updated. So if you need help with anything to do with job seeking, ask Robyn for an up-to-date pack.
More and more students are going to the Great Barrier Reef, make sure you dont miss out! Lucymar got the chance to go on the Great Barrier Reef trip last weekend. She got to scuba dive and see some really amazing sights. Queensland is the only place in the world that you can see this … Continued
Suguru and Kyohei (former GV students who are taking the Bar and Coffee Course at Cadet International College) recently visited Central Australia. SUGURU: I went to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park from 14 to 17 of September. It was really beautiful and so mysterious. One night was a full moon – fantastic! It was a … Continued
Last week we celebrated our 1st birthday in Caloundra with Happy Birthday sung in English, Spanish, Koean and a few other languages. Of course we celebrated the Aussie way with beer and bangers (bangers = slang for sausages). Thank you to all the people who have made the school great. From GV we have … Continued
It looks like great beach weather this weekend, but if you manage to drag yourself away from the sand, here are some great work options…. Kitchenhand – Coconut Grove, Sunshine Beach. To work with a small team. Call Leonie 5449 2333 Waitstaff – Blue Angel Restaurant. Experienced to join small team. 5473 0800 Cleaners – … Continued
This month’s activities are going to be great! You can have a look at what is happening by just clicking on the link below: Activities October 2008
