Sun Finally Shines For Surfing Lesson

Students headed to Kings Beach to have lessons in the popular Aussie sport of Surfing. Students first had to learn how to stand on the surfboards on the sand, this looked very funny to other beach goers! The two Surf Coaches helped students learn how to catch waves and many how to get to their feet and ride a wave. The lessons were so popular, students booked their own the following week.

A BBQ followed the surfing lesson, lucky there were lots of sausages as students had worked up quite an appetite!

For those who are now hooked or who missed out the next group surfing lesson is booked in for Friday the 7th of May, make sure you book so you dont miss out!

Mountains Tour Photos

Earlier this month some lucky students had the opportunity to go on a tour through the Glasshouse Mountains, Lake Baroon, Montville and Kondililla Falls. It rained most of the day but it didnt stop students taking some beautiful photos and having a swim at the falls (even if the water was a bit chilly)

This Weeks Activities

Wednesday 28th of April

Trivia Time!

Trivia is a fun quiz you do in a group, the questions can be about anything and are sometimes funny. You write your teams answers on a sheet of paper. The team that answers the most questions correctly wins a prize.

The prize for the winning team is a slab of beer!!

 

Trivia will start at 2.30pm so get a team together and join in the fun.

Friday 30th of April

Soccer Game on the field behind school at 2.30pm. Hopefully the rain will hold off and we can finally have our soccer game!

Students Show Brisbane How To Party!

The whole story started at the bus interchange in Caloundra. Everybody was there but Julio missed the bus because in Mexico it is usual if the bus leaves at 8am and everyone takes it 15 minutes later. We’d catch him some stations after. This was one of many funny situations. We arrived in Brisbane with a lot of happiness and fun. As we checked into the Backpackers we went around Brisbane to look for the first best bottle shop. Some minutes later we found a very good one. We bought a bit to drink and went back to the motel. After some glasses of alcohol we’d decided to take the train to the club. After this awesome club called ’The Family’ we walked home. The girls wouldnt sleep in the other room with the very drunken guys. We were taking the girls mattresses into the elevator and then into our room at 5 o’clock in the morning. After a very short nights sleep we woke up with very hard hangovers. Julio our papparazzi started to take some photos of 7 mattresses instead of 5 in the room. The journey home was quiet from…i think everyone knows why!

All in all it was a very nice Brisbane weekend with lots of wonderful people and a beautiful 20th birthday for me.

Thanks alot.

Kind Regards, 

Thomas Linhuber alias – Linus

            

Australian Body Art Carnivale

The Australian Body Art Carnivale will be held in Eumundi from Friday 14 May  to Sunday 16 May, 2010.

A bus is going to the festival on the 15th of May, to secure your place please book and pay with Maddy. Remeber there is limited space on the bus!

         

Only $20 for the full day of events, Saturday’s program includes Brush & Sponge and Airbrush Categories of Body Art, the Wicked Camper Vehicle Art Competition and a sunset Street Party in Memorial Drive.

          Body Art winners                  

Activities!!!

 Surfing, Soccer and Free BBQ!

Wednesday the 21st of April

Due to bad conditions last week surfing lessons have been rescheduled. Still cheap at $20, lets hope the weather improves so we can catch some waves!

 

Thursday 22nd of April

A soccer game will be held on the field behind school at 2.30pm, anyone can play or you can be a part of the cheer squad.

Friday 23rd of April

Free BBQ at Kings Beach!!

Starting at 5pm. Bring your own alcoholic drinks (soft drink will be provided). Meet at the big BBQ area next to the park.

 

My unbelievable Easter holiday – Gustavo Ferreira

Can you imagine yourself on the beach listening to your favourite singer playing his fantastic songs in front of you ? I have to tell you about the experience that I had.

Last Easter holidays, I went with two friends that I have met in Global Village, Charles and Camilo, to the Blues Festival in Byron Bay, that happens once a year. I watched the most famous Blues singers on the same day, playing on six different stages. The people there were extremely excited about the songs that were being played, and even if you are not a big fan of this kind of music, you would certainly enjoy the singers’ performances.

I must admit that the best singer that I listened to was obviously Jack Johnson, because he grabbed my attention and I was really into his songs. He played his most famous song in a different way that I had never heard previously.

Anyway, if you have a chance to visit Byron Bay at the time of the Blues Festival next year, you’ll not regret your decision.

Gustavo Ferreira – FCE

Tribal Travel Tours

Tribal Travel have put together special weekend trips just for you!

Tours include:

- Dolphins at Rainbow

- Everglades Canoe Safari

- Lady Elliot Luxury

- Gold Coast Getaway

- Moreton Island Madness

- Byron Chillout

- Fraser Trailblazers

If you would like more information on any of these trips check out the notice board or see Maddy.

Boys’ Easter Break

Last week, two friends and I went to Byron Bay for the Easter break. In this city, you can find the most easterly point of Australia, but that isn’t the only thing which Byron Bay has to offer. It has one of the most gorgeous beaches I’ve been to in my life! The water is so clear and it has perfect waves to surf and not to mention lots of beautiful people.

Coincidentally, the Blues Festival was held at Byron Bay last weekend. The festival is held once a year and you can see lots of good “Blues” musicians from all over the world. Unfortunately, it comes at a price. It’s quite expensive for a student. So, if you really want to be a part of the festival, then it is a good idea to save some money because it’s worth it.

Finally, if you want a tip about which cities you must visit in Australia, Byron Bay is definitely one of these. You will meet all  kinds of people but all of them have something in common, like, they are extremely friendly, adventurous and kind.

You must go there.

Regards,

Charles Bicalho (Intermediate Class)


Girls’ Weekend Away

Claudia, Angelica and Mayra had an enjoyable time over the Easter break. They loaded the car and headed towards Byron Bay for two nights and on their way back they stopped at Surfer’s Paradise for the day.

They loved the atmosphere at Byron Bay and said there were lots of cheap shops so they did some shopping.  Angelica really liked the club “Beach” because it was full of Latinos.

GV Workshop

Finding a job can be challenging if you don’t have a suitable resume or don’t know where or how to look for  a job, so come along to the next GV Workshop for some help.

Classes will run every Tuesday and Thursday for the next 4 weeks.
They will be held in Room 2 by Andy and they start at 2pm.
The Workshop will cover the following;

1. Resumes

2. Cover Letters

3. Looking for job sources / Harvest Trail.

4. Useful Workplace Language /Health and Safety in the Workplace.

5. Telephone Calling

6. Filling out forms/ Online application forms / Completing availability details

7. Mock Interviews

8. FAQs (How much is minimum wage? – Do I need to fill out a tax return? Can I get a tax refund before I leave Australia?)

Students who attend all the sessions will be presented with a certificate outlining the activities they participated in.

You never know,  the certificate may come in handy one day!

What’s on around the Coast

Cheap food and entertainment around the Sunshine Coast

Monday 

Alex Surf Club Schnitzel and Pot Special $13.50

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Beach House Bar and Grill Maroochydore Steak Night $8.90 Rump Steak with Chips & Salad

 

Tuesday 

Cheap Tuesday $8 Movie Tickets Caloundra and Maroochydore

Free Poker at King’s Beach Tavern every Tuesday at 6pm

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Wednesday 

Trivia at Kawana Life Saving Club 7pm

Alex Surf Club 2 Course Roast Night $11.90

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Fire Twirling Mooloolaba. Every Wednesday on the beach, watch for free.

  

Thursday 

Student Night 240V Free entry

Free Salsa Lesson at Sunshine Plaza 15/04 from 6pm

 

   
Friday  

King’s Beach Tavern Live local Bands

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Saturday  

Vibes Mooloolaba $5 fish and chips with drink purchase

Kings Beach Tavern Karaoke 8pm

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Sunday  

Vibes $5 fish and chips or unlimited pizza $15

Mooloolaba Surf Club Free Cruisey Music 2.30-6pm

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Maddy’s Graduation

After four years of studying hard at uni I graduated last Friday. The graduation was very formal, graduands wear a hat which is called a Trencher, a black gown and a coloured stole depending on the faculity the student belongs to. Over 600 students graduated and 3000 people attended all together so it was a big event.

The ceremony went for a long time and I had to get up on stage in front of all 3000 guests, so you can imagine a champagne toast afterwards to celebrate was perfect!

New Jobs

Pamphlet Deliverers – Casual

An opportunity is now available for reliable and motivated Pamphlet Deliverers to work on the Sunshine Coast. Casual positions are available. In this role, you will take responsibility for delivering pamphlets to residential letterboxes in the area. This is a good opportunity to earn some extra cash while working outdoors. For further information, or to apply, phone us on 0410 679 708 – advising that you heard about the job through SEEK.

Waitstaff

Mooloolaba
Part Time
Waitstaff Required For upmarket restaurant in Mooloolaba. Nights.
Professional, passionate, restaurant experienced need only apply. Resumes to: spicebar@bigpond.com
   
Professional, passionate, restaurant experienced need only apply. Resumes to: spicebar@bigpond.com

If your searching for a job why not try putting in an online application with these businesses:

Pizza Capers

The website is http://www.pizzacapers.com.au/flash.html

Go to the “Jobs” tab and follow the links from there. They employ service staff and kitchen hands. Give them a try!

McDonalds

 http://mcdonalds.com.au/careers/join-us

Scroll down and click on “start application” you need to allow 30 minutes to fill out the online application.

Red Rooster

http://www.redrooster.com.au/employment.htm

Hogs Breath Cafe

Email your resume to: hbcaloundra@hogsbreath.com.au

If you need any help looking or applying for jobs please see Maddy.

Mystery Cooking Activity

It seems that we have quite a few talented cooks at Caloundra. The students who participated in this activity were asked to cook something from a random group of ingredients and what they came with was fantastic. The activity was a perfect way for them to negotiate what they were going to cook and how, in English of course! Students had to do a little research before hand because they were limited by the choice of ingredients they could use, but that wasn’t a problem because the end results were terrific. Charles’ caramel toffee was delicious!

Jun’s Dolphin Adventure

Let me tell you about my last holiday.
I went to Moreton Island with my friends last December and we enjoyed our holiday there during those two days.
Moreton island is a really beautiful sand island and there are many activities to do.
For example kayaking, z-ski, sandboarding, fishing and  helicopter flights.

I’d especially like to say that feeding the dolphins is the best!
Many dolphins live there, so tourists can experience feeding dolphins every evening.
Fortunately, I saw a wild dolphin while I was swimming in the sea.
My friends and I were surprised when we saw the wild dolphin, because we thought it was a shark or big fish.
Fortunately, we realised it was a dolphin shortly afterwards but we were still scared of  it attacking us.
The truth is, dolphins are mild and cute, so I could take some pictures. It was a special experience for  me.
It was amazing. I’ll never forget it.

I really recommend you try star gazing at night.
If the weather is good, you could see many shiny stars in the sky.
It’s all so sweet and beautiful.

That’s  my holiday story.
Thank you for reading it.
I hope you also enjoy your next holiday.

Youg Han Jeon.

Sunset Cruise

Thursday 8th of April is cruise time!

Sit back with your favourite drink and take in a Glasshouse Mountain sunset across the water. Relax on cushioned seating downstairs or take in a 360 degree view upstairs while life on the waterway passes you by.

Bring your own Drinks (alcohol IS allowed) and food.

Only $16

Please book with Maddy by 10.35 on the 8th.

We will walk to the cruise at 4pm.

This is a great opportunity to take some beautiful photo’s.

My 3 Months In Australia – Kathrin Egglmeier

“When I first decided to improve my English in Australia, I thought of beaches, the sea and a lot of friendly people and that is exactly what I got!

My host family is the best I could get. They were always totally friendly and helpful like so many other people I’ve met.

When I arrived in Caloundra I was painfully shy, without any self-confidence, but I think I’ve changed, even if it’s just a bit. My English has improved a lot and I’m so thankful that I’ve had this opportunity.

Caloundra is a beautiful place full of friendly people.

I’ll never forget that I was a ‘Power Ranger’ even if it was just for a day!

And of course, I’ll never forget any of the unbelievably nice people I’ve met in my 3 wonderful months in Australia.”