On Friday 5th March we have a bus heading to Byron Bay for GV Noosa and GV Caloundra students. The bus will leave Noosa at 10.30am so you have time to attend your first class in the morning, and return to Noosa on Sunday evening. Cost is $230 including most meals and accommodation.
Byron Bay is the most eastern point in Australia, so you can see the sun come up earlier than anywhere else. There are great surfing beaches and many local attractions to see, including the historic lighthouse pictured below.
There are only 21 seats for this trip and tickets are selling quickly. See the activities desk for more information or to make your booking.
Categories: Announcements
Han Thi Ngoc Huynh was jumping for joy today when she heard that she had passed her IELTS with a score of 6.
Han with her teacher Anjali and classmates Fredicka, Laura, Chika and Nadia.
Han will now be accepted to do accountancy at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Han says that she is thankful to her teacher for helping her achieve her dream. Her classmates who come from Switzerland, France, Brazil, Jamaca, Korea and Japan were thrilled to hear her good news. Congratulations Han and good luck in the future.
Categories: Student News
13-year-old Sebastian Stocker from Argentina was the smallest kid in school during his 5 weeks here at GV Noosa, and will be missed by all his friends and teachers.
Sebastian with his teacher, Debbie, after receiving his certificate
After learning to surf while he was here, Sebastian came out with a profound statement during class one day; “Life is better when you surf!” He is returning to Argentina with a new surfboard that he received for his birthday.
Categories: Announcements · Student News
- Floor and Bar Staff – Lucca’s Noosa Heads, phone 0417 758844
- CasualTake-Away food Staff – Noosaville, send resume to PO Box 403 Noosaville LPO, 4566
- Leaflet Distributors – Tewantin, Noosaville and Sunrise Beach areas, Must have own car, phone 5474 0471 or visit www. deliverfordollars.com.au
- Lasercut Machine Operator – Noosaville, autocad experience preferred, training provided, email resume to laserworx@bigpond.com or go to 3/18 Project Ave, Noosaville, 4566
- Market Stall – Eumundi, prepare and man market stalls, phone John (French and English speaking) 5474 4936
- check out jobsnoosa.com.au for latest updates
Categories: Jobs
Last night students organised their own barbeque at Lions Park near the river to warm up for Koala Bar and Irish Murphy’s. Almost 100 people attended the event which also served as a farewell party for several students who finish this week.
Thanks Petra for organising such a great barbeque. She has her last class today, along with Hugo, Dennis, Micheal and Alex. Best wishes for the future guys!
Categories: Pictures · Student News
Swiss German student Oliver Landolt has waited several weeks to take his kiteboarding lessons. When the wind finally strengthened this week he knew it was time to go. Here are some photos from his first lesson, where he concentrates on learning how to control the kite.
After his second lesson, Oliver will be ready to strap on a board and hit the water. Keep watching this space for photos from lesson number 2. If you are interested in Kiteboarding lessons, enquire at the activities desk.
Categories: Activities
There was a lot of interest in the self-defence activity today, as almost 50 students jostled for space in the common room. Chris gave the group an introduction to Tae Kwon Do, concentrating on ways to escape an attack.
Special thanks to Dennis from Korea who is a black belt and assisted the group with learning some basic moves. Dennis was once a bodyguard for a famous Korean actor! Well done Dennis. We would also like to thank Hugo from Brazil for putting himself in harm’s way by allowing Chris to demonstrate on him.
Categories: Activities · Student News
Here at GV Noosa we like to mix it up a bit. With classes that include visits to the Cinema, guitar playing teachers and lessons in the sun-drenched courtyard, there is never a chance to get bored.
Teacher Mike Mooney strums his guitar while the class sings along to classics like "Proud Mary" and "Hey Jude"
Mike says that singing songs is a great way to break the monotony of long classes and also helps the process of remembering new words through repetition.
Nathan's class enjoys some fresh air during class time
Categories: Student News · Study
Heading down to Mainbeach this weekend?
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Here’s a great site with all the information you need before you hit the waves – http://beachsafe.org.au/beach/qld1532 . You can search for all the other beaches in the region on the same site.
Categories: Sunshine Coast Secrets
The Intermediate classes joined forces today to practice English through a speed dating activity.
The students said it was a really fun way to learn the ‘important’ English they will need for the Koala Bar tonight.
Categories: Student News
Feel like doing something fun this weekend? Want some advice on buses and flights?
Ask your questions at the Global Village Travel Desk, courtesy of Tribal Travel. Look out for Kayley (pictured) every Tuesday and Thursday lunch break. She’d love to help, and has some great ideas for local and Australia-wide adventures.
Categories: Activities · Announcements
After a game of beach volleyball, the best way to cool down is to have a quick swim. Then spend some time in the sun to work on your tan. Noosa Main Beach is perfect for just lying around and when it gets too hot, the protected water of Laguna Bay is a refreshing 25 degrees.
These Swiss students were soaking up the summer sun yesterday at Main Beach after calling an early finish to their volleyball game.
Categories: Activities · Pictures
January 27, 2010 · 1 Comment
Here is a great example of the writing tasks our FCE students are doing.
Last Friday, I went to the cinema to watch Invictus with the FCE classes. It’s about Nelson Mandela’s life when he was just elected President of South Africa. And wanted to see his dream become a reality; black and white people who will be equal under the same flag.
At this time the rugby world vup took place in South Africa and rugby was still a sport for white people. Mandela used this opportunity to unify South Africans under the Spring Boke team, symbol of the apartheid.
He knew that if the spring Boke won all the country could be unified. He asked the Spring Boke captain to work with him to help him achieve this.
It was such a great movie with famous actors; Morgan Freeman (Mandela) and Matt Damon(Francois). It helpd to understand what happened in this country at this time and what Nelson Mandela had lived in prison.
Before watching the movie, we did some language activities about the movie and sang the movie’s theme song and read the poem ‘Invictus. In the afternoon, we discussed the movie and the different interpretation of it.
Thanks to my teacher, I watched a great movie, learned something about the history of South Africa and improved my understanding.
Finally, I want to share with you a part of the poem I really like, which helped Nelson Mandela incarceration in prison for 9000 days.
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul
I am the master of my fate
I am captain of my soul
Marc Kinder from FCE 2 Dionne
Categories: Student News · Study
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.
Congratulations to Sophie from Switzerland who downed the pies, beer and Vegemite in less than one minute
After the pie eating competition, we had a thong (flip flop) throwing competition. Congratulations to Mohammed from Saudi Arabia for being the most accurate and skillful thrower of thongs!!
Categories: Announcements · Student News
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.
Categories: Announcements · Events
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 March. If you are a long-term student, send your resumé to hrqwrsn@mirvac.com- Waitperson – Noosaville restaurant, 2-3 nights per week, call 0403 827788
- Cafe Staff – 3 – 4 Days per week 5455 9220, or 0404 817162
- Cleaner – For Noosa Family, call Sam 0417 715658
- Dishwasher – Berardo’s Restaurant, 5 Hastings Street, Upstairs, Take your resumé to Shane
- Cook/Kitchenhand – Noosa Nursing Centre, email angela@noosanursingcentre.com
- Waitstaff – Riverdeck Restaurant, Noosaville, email shipland@bigpond.com
- Food and Beverage Attendants – Catos Bar, Sheraton Noosa. Apply in person or through www.seek.com.au
Sign up for the GV workshop to improve your chances of finding work. Workshops are free and help to create your resume and prepare for interviews
Categories: Jobs
January 20, 2010 · 1 Comment
Alvin’s Korean cooking demonstration for the Wednesday Activity spiced up everybody’s day.
Categories: Student News
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.
GV Brisbane's Director of Studies, Mariana, with Edson from Brazil
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 informal vocabulary items).
Some words have a completely different meaning in Australia than they do in other English-speaking countries. Other words are indigenous to Australia and derived from Aboriginal terms, such as ‘boomerang’ and ‘kangaroo’. But the most characteristic aspect of the Australian accent is that common words and expressions have been shortened considerably, turning three- or four-syllable words into two-syllable ones.
It is important to notice that Australian slang exists primarily because Australians take the English language as a game to play, and they love to have fun with words.
Here are some of those everyday words and their shortened Aussie versions for you to use to sound more Australian, but more importantly, to understand natives when you talk to them! Use them whenever you can, and enjoy the language!
- Australian – Aussie (pronounced ‘Ozzie’)
- Australia – Oz, as in Oz-tralia.
- Bring Your Own (meat and drinks) – BYO
- Eskimo box – Esky (Large insulated box for keeping beer etc. cold)
- Garbage collector – Garbo
- Poker machine – Pokies (Slot machine or fruit machine with playing card pips. Found in clubs or casinos)
- Registration (car registration) – Rego
- Member of the Salvation Army – Salvo
- Day off work pretending to be sick - Sickie
- Coffee or cigarette break – Smoko
- Utility truck or vehicle – Ute
Categories: Study
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 hanging around. When these conditions occur, Noosa National Park gets some of the best waves in the world. Lets keep our fingers crossed for another swell like this in the near future!
Categories: Announcements · Sunshine Coast Secrets
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 started a fire in the classroom! He claims the frying pan was getting too hot even when the setting was on low.
Categories: Student News
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.
Categories: Activities · Events
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 wonderful 5 star University.
If you are interested in studying at USC, the next presentation by Trent will be advertised on the student notice board soon, or ask Becky for more information.
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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.
Categories: Activities
- 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 to Dale or Syed
- Barista – Chocolat Pattiserie Phone Seongok Lee 0754490666
- German Speaker – Must have good English Skills and be here for at least 6 months. Apply in person at Tribal Tavel
Categories: Uncategorized
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 metres from a vertical cliff face on an elastic swing.
The girls are obviously enjoying watching Waleed and his wife flying through the air!
Categories: Student News
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 as a cook at Rocco’s restuarant, which won ‘Best entertainment Restuarant’ at the 2009 Queensland tourism awards.
Both girls say that they have had the best time ever at Noosa, loved their jobs and now have enough money to go travelling before returning to Brazil. They will go to Fraser Island, the Whitsundays, Byon Bay and Melbourne.
We wish you happy and safe travelling girls. We will miss you both.
Categories: Stay in Touch · Student News
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 Europe. Thank you for sharing this fast-paced technique with us here at GV Noosa!
Categories: Activities
January 12, 2010 · 1 Comment
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 as a banker with KEB, (Korea Exchange Bank) and hopes to get a position with them in Australia in the future.
Josh and Eun Hye married on the weekend and he couldn’t wait to bring his beautiful bride to GV Noosa and introduce her to us. He was happy to see his teachers still here and said he treasured his memories of his time in Noosa.
We wish Josh and Eun Hye a wonderful honeymoon and every blessing for their future. Thanks for coming back to say hello to us.
Categories: Stay in Touch · Student News
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 the way home.
All of this for only $220! Spaces are filling fast so get in to see Don this week to make sure you don’t miss out
Categories: Announcements · Events
Byron Bay is the most eastern point in Australia, so you can see the sun come up earlier than anywhere else. There are great surfing beaches and many local attractions to see, including the historic lighthouse pictured below.
There are only 21 seats for this trip and tickets are selling quickly. See the activities desk for more information or to make your booking.
