What a great way to finish class on Friday. Students enjoyed a variety of educational activites with fellow classmates. In these particular photos you can see students listening to and taking orders. Don’t let the photos fool you, it wasn’t all fun and games and I believe the competition was fierce.
How long have you been teaching at GV Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore) and what did you do before you worked here?
I’ve been working here for about a month now and before that I was working at GV Perth.
Do you speak another language and what was your biggest challenge when learning it?
I speak French. The biggest challenge when learning French was having the confidence to speak and practise what I had learned.
Which class are you teaching at the moment?
Pre-Intermediate A
Please tell us about a student in your class who you feel has made outstanding progress…
Lindsay has recently made outstanding progress, especially in her speaking.
What do you enjoy most about teaching at GV Sunshine Coast?
Teaching here keeps me in touch with an incredibly broad group of people, whom I would probably not get a chance to meet in another job.
If you weren’t a teacher, what job do you think you would be doing now?
Playing semi-professional basketball for Perth.
What do you like most about living on the Sunshine Coast?
The amazing scenery and people.
What is your favourite cafe, restaurant, shop or place in Maroochydore?
The Duporth Tavern where we host our Student Night on Thursdays.
There will be a huge green party this Thursday at the Duporth Tavern, to celebrate everything Irish, such as green beer! Megan says, “Don’t forget to wear green and be prepared to party hard”! “I Look forward to seeing everyone there”.
It is St Patrick’s Day, so everyone wears green
Tribal Travel is offering a free tour to all Global Village students … to watch the sunset at Mount Tinmbeerwah lookout.
Come and join us on this fun Sunset Safari…. We will explore the Noosa Laguna Lookout as well as the amazing Mount Timbeerwah.
If you would like to have a glass of wine or cold beer whilst watching the sunset, then feel free to bring your own.
If you’d like to book on this free tour THIS THURSDAY, let Kayley know when she comes to school this Tuesday and Thursday…. The tour will depart from Noosa, so you will have to get the bus there after school.
Please note: There is no guarantee of clear skies, but we will make sure that’s its a super fun trip!
Some happy snap shots of the girls and their teacher Suzie.
It’s great to see that they’re still smiling after ten weeks of intensive studying in the FCE Preparation course and they look ready for action! Best of luck girls.
Adi and the students from the CAE class had a little farewell BBQ on the balcony this afternoon.
We would like to wish them all the best of luck with their upcoming exams.
Hi guys,
10 wait staff and sushi rollers are needed for a new restautant in Mooloolaba.
The owner is keen to employ students from GV, so what are you waiting for?
Speak to Patty or Beth about the details or find the information on the notice board.
Meet Meghan at Duporth Tavern
Thursday night…
… and she’ll buy you a drink.
Remember to take your passport for identification
TIME: 8-10pm. Don’t be late because you’ll miss out on your drink.
Location: 52 Duporth Avenue, Maroochydore.
Are you ready to join our team at our Dotti store, Maroochydore as a Part Time Sales Assistant?
This role is for around 15 hours per week and requires flexible availability mid week and on weekends.
You will provide exceptional customer service, be great at maximising sales and will take pride in maintaining the store presentation
Drop in your resume to the manager at Dotti
Have you got a passion for sales? Or do you love talking to people? If so we may have the perfect position for you. A very well respected company based in Maroochydore is looking for call centre operators to help sell their holiday packages. The employer is looking for people who are very reliable with a great phone manner. The company offers a great base rate plus a bonus system. Shifts will be either, 9.00am – 2.00pm, or 2.30pm to 7.30pm Mon to Friday and 9.00am – 2.00pm Saturday. Other shifts may be available. Must have a great phone manner, To apply please email your resume and job seeker ID if applicable to craig.dillon@maxemployment.com.au ***Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 days of submitting your application your associated expression of interest should be considered unsuccessful on this occasion.
Current RSA Certificate is essential as is a minimum of 12 months experience in a fast paced bar environment. Must be 18+ years of age due to service of alcohol. If you believe you have a great skill set , the right experience and would enjoy working in a fun environment , while lapping up the great beaches and sites of the Sunshine Coast , then send through your resume asap to admin@forwardaction.com.au, and one of our friendly staff will contact you today.
Positions available for Domestic Cleaners to work in nice family homes helping busy professionals and families with cleaning and general housework. Work in Buderim and surrounding areas. Choose your own hours and where you work.You can work as little as 10 hours per week or more full time if you want. Position suits anyone who wants to join the booming Home Service Industry and who wants a stress free job. The work is what we all do in our own homes every day – dusting, vacuuming,mopping, cleaning, ironing and tidying. Some families want more of a full housekeeping service where we help with any household chores. This is a great opportunity to secure a permanent position with the largest and most reputable Home Cleaning company in Australia. You must have your own reliable transport, mobile phone and you must be available same days and times each week. Please call our recruitment team on 07 33216527 for more information.
A lively Noosa backpacker travel agency is looking for a part-time Travel Consultant to join their busy team.
The right candidate must have excellent English, and must be able to speak one other language fluently. Must be energetic, social and have good computer skills. Good pay, bonus system and great travel perks. Full training given. Immediate start.
Interested? Send us you resume
(Ask at Reception for details –page 3)
Don't forget to ask for help if you need help with your
Ten new students joined us this week: Hsiang – Hsu, Hsuan Ting, Lea, Rai, Angela, Kathrin, Eveline, Simon, Youna and Stephanie.
Have you every thought how amazing it would be to get away from everything for while? Well now you can, with one of the newest and best tours available on the East Coast.
What better way to find yourself, have new experiences and make everyone at home jealous!
The Castaway Island tour costs just $179 + $80 local fees. It includes 2 light aircraft flights and 1 night camping on Middle Island. Just $30 for extra nights. The departure is from the trendy, surf town of 1770, which in itself is worth a visit.
Tribal Travel in Noosa is issuing free tickets to all GV students who book an East Coast Australia package. The tour is exclusive to Tribal Travel, so speak to one of the Tribal girls if you’d like more information.
Live the dream!
Hi guys,
Beth has joined us here at GV, so next time you walk past Reception say hello and introduce yourselves.
Why not meet Meghan at Friday’s (The Wharf Tavern) tonight?
She’ll be there between 8 and 10pm.
So find her and she will buy you a drink.
Remember to take your passport for identification
TIME: 8-10pm. Don’t be late because you’ll miss out on your drink.
Location: Cnr River Esp & Parkyn Pde. Mooloolaba
As most of you know, Jonas has recently left us to start his studies at the University of the Sunshine Coast, but like most students who have finished he came back to say hello to his friends and his teachers. While he was here I had the opportunity to ask him about Uni life. He said that he is finding it interesting but challenging, which I suppose is a good thing. So, best of luck to Jonas and of course to the other boys who are studying at Uni.
Five new students joined us today. So please hello and make them feel welcome.
This photo was taken during Orientation with Linda. You can see Yuko, Ploy, Sandy, Sun and Renie who is closest to Linda.
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A fun activity enjoyed by all students!
Shop assistant – Wurtulla
Bakery shop assistant needed. Must be honest, reliable, neat and clean. Experience an advantage but not essential. Duties include customer service, cash handling, some food preparation and general cleaning. Hours: 6 am to 1 pm Saturday and 7am to 1pm Sunday. Junior wages apply. To apply call Leigh or Shane on 54931601
Need Housekeeper ASAP ACCOM. Beachside Resort Sunshine Coast
A young creative family seeks 2 housekeepers to work at their private home on the Sunshine Coast for 15-20 hrs/wk each.
Hours would be as follows:
Housekeeper 1: total hrs/wk = 15
Sunday 7-12pm (5hrs)
Monday 7-12pm (5hrs)
Tuesday 7-12pm (5hrs)
Housekeeper 2: total hrs/wk = 20
Wednesday 7-12 (5hrs)
Thursday 7-12 (5hrs)
Friday 7-12 (5hrs)
Saturday 7-12 (5hrs)
Please send your CV and a picture of yourself to staffresumes@yahoo.com.au ASAP
Experienced Cleaner Required
Experienced cleaner required for 2 commercial sites on the Sunshine Coast on a temporary basic. Would suit a current cleaner looking for extra cash.
Details of Job:
*All equipment is supplied
*Mooloolaba site is 1.5hrs a night Monday to Saturday
*Caloundra site is 1hr Monday, Wednesday, Friday
*References preferred
*Reliable transport needed
* Required 5/03/11 to 15/03/11
* Paid Cash/ no invoice required
* $20hr
* led to permanent work for right person
Please send resume or details to cleaning@consultant.com
Night Duty Officer
Happening backpackers in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast is looking for an responsible night watchman. For 3-4 nights a week (10pm to 5am) you will receive accommodation in a four share ensuite dorm and a small wage, plus free use of surf boards, stand-up paddle boards and other facilities.
Duties include: locking up common areas, ensuring hostel is quiet all evening. removing rubbish bins, cleaning common area.
A great location if you are looking to learn to surf and want to chill out for a while. For further details please send email.
(Ask at reception for email details.(6))
Cleaner / Nanny
Seeking a happy trustworthy energetic cleaner/nanny to wash, iron, sweep, vac, make beds, fold washing, and clean in general.
You should have attention to detail, and be willing to be flexible with tasks and working hours. You should be good with children and love animals. Salary and accommodation in a safe, clean resort style backpackers on the Sunshine Coast. All nationalities welcome.
Email resume and picture to staffresumes@yahoo.com.au
Applications without a photograph and CV will not be considered.
There are few varying jobs available so if you are a positive hardworking person with intiative we would love to hear from you.
Babysitter /Nanny – Buddina
wanted asap; babysitter/nanny for one and three yr old boys, sunny cst/kawana area. casual hrs,pay negotiable.pls ph to discuss qualifications/experience.
(Ask at reception for email details(9))
Cleaners
We are a small cleaning business based on the Sunshine Coast and due to the growth of the company we currently have vacancies for Experienced Domestic Cleaners and Bond Cleaners.
At the present time the Bond Cleaning positions are on a casual basis as and when required. The Domestic Cleaning positions we have clients waiting on regular weekly and fortnightly cleans.
If you have the experience required for the position advertised, please send in your resume and covering letter, and let us know your availability.
(Ask at reception for email details.(8))
Lamingtons were on the menu for the “What’s Cooking?” afternoon option class yesterday. It looks like fun and the food is certainly delicious but students actually work hard. They learn lots of interesting and relevant vocabulary/ phrases and they get to practise speaking in a fun environment. Classes include visits to the supermarket and food outlets where students can use the English they are learning in a ‘real world’ situation. Quite often students get to introduce recipes from their own countries which is a wonderful way to learn about different cultures and countries. The best thing about it, however, is that it’s all done in English! Keep up the good work!
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Say hello to Jeremy and Joe who have joined us today.
Tribal Travel is offering a free tour to all Global Village students … looking for wild kangaroos.
Kangaroos are the iconic symbol of Australia, and even though many people may have seen them at a zoo, nothing is quite like the experience of spotting them in the wild.
This weird and wonderful animal is most easily spotted at dawn and dusk in large grassy fields, paddocks and golf courses. Take advantage of local knowledge and visit the areas where kangaroos are most prominently seen around Noosa.
If you’d like to book on this free tour THIS THURSDAY, just head to the Tribal Travel shop to put your name down. Or speak to one of the lovely Tribal Travel girls when they come into your school.
Please note: There is no guarantee of spotting kangaroos, but we’ll try and it’ll be fun!
First of all, we would like to say well done to all the students who undertook FCE and CAE classes last year and secondly, congratulations to all the students who passed. We are very happy for you!
A special mention goes to Lukas Fritz who need an A at FCE and achieved it in order to become a pilot, and to Eva Born, who achieved an A at CAE level. As if that was ever an issue, “You Go Girl!”
Best of luck to you all.
It’s been a great year! So, what better way to end it than having a test in the morning, receiving Secret Santa gifts, singing Christmas tunes, sitting on Santa’s lap and having lunch together? A special thank you to Santa who did a great job giving out the presents. GV Santa Awards were presented to: Manuel (Elementary) for being the most punctual person with a hangover, Harold (Pre-Intermediate A) for turning sleeping in class into an ART FORM, Adriana (Intermediate A) for being the most determined student to get to Maroochydore, Memo (Upper Intermediate) for being the most ambidextrous student and to Sarah (Advanced) for being an eternal optimist and for always having a smile. Have a wonderful and safe Christmas everyone and see you next year. Roll on 2011.
(P.S. Merry Christmas Maddy, Louanne, Nathalie, Adi, Warren, Jenny and Becky- we missed you. See you next year!)
Next week, you’ll be asked to choose from a list of options for your afternoon classes, so, I’ve decided to provide you with some information about one of the option classes which is going to be offered: Movie Mania.
You can choose Movie Mania as an option if you are a Pre-Intermediate, an Intermediate or an Upper Intermediate student.
This option allows you to unleash your creative talents. You will have 3 weeks to research, write and direct a movie.
What’s great about this option is that you’ll have the opportunity to incorporate and use all your English skills. Not to mention, that you’ll be able to work with other students from other classes and across levels.
As part of the process, you will get to choose the genre of your film, write a script, film and edit your short movie. At the end of the three weeks your movie will viewed by the whole school.
So, if you fancy yourself as a budding actor or can see your name in lights sign up for the class.
Patty.
This is our third week at our new campus and it has been quite busy for us all. Now that the dust has settled it’s nice to see how well you have all adjusted. It’s also great to see our old students who pop in to say hello and have a look around at our new school. The response has been fantastic and I know they are envious! Below are snap shots of our school and some of the things that happened on Friday. The teachers worked until they could attend the party and Jose and Bruno served drinks and food at the official opening party held last friday afternoon while the rest of the students went to Cotton Tree Park and had a picnic. I have also included some photos taken of classes in progress and the wonderful photos Maddy took trying to capture the sunset from her new office.
Patty Thomas. (Academic Manager)
It was a great experience. I have studied before at another English language school and when I compare schools, Global Village is so much better! A special thanks to my teacher, Andy, for his commitment and patience. And also a big thank you to Maddy for the extra activities that were all well organized and interesting! The atmosphere in Global Village is fantastic and it felt a lot like home.
Alessandro Toscani. Pre-Intermediate.
Some of our former students, Daniel, Kris and Camillo have been lucky enough to get casual/part-time work at a local Engineering company. It’s been a dream come true for Daniel, Kris and Camillo because as Mechanical and Electrical Engineers they have been lucky enough to work in their chosen profession.
“Having work experience at Fink Engineering is like a dream come true for me. When I left my home country (Brazil) I knew it would be a great opportunity if I could get a job/internal ship in my field, but I also knew that it would be hard . So, when I got the chance at Fink Engineering, I was astonished!
After working here for 3 weeks, I’ve learnt many things. Even though technical English has been a challenge for me, I am getting over it with my work mates helping me all the time.
I know this work experience in Australia will be awesome on my resume. So far, I am more than excited to work with something where I know what I am doing.”
Daniel Artusi.
http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/story/2010/05/13/hyperbaric-chamber-kawana/
“When I came to Australia, it was naturally to improve my English. In my first few weeks, I didn’t really speak English; I knew only some easy words like : I don’t understand, I don’t know, yes or no.
My host Family is very good. I like them very much. I can speak with my host parents and my two sisters, and do many things with them. I’ll always remember my trip to the Cold Coast with my family. During, my first month here, there was a other student at my homestay and he helped me a lot.
I’ve met some mervellous friends and I travelled with them during the weekend to; Brisbane, Fraser Island, Noosa, Montville and Byron Bay. I’ll never forget the trip to Fraser Island with the car and the terrible dingo.
Today, I can say : I’ve improved my English a lot. I was in the Elementary class for twelve weeks and I have learned very much. I like to speak English with my friends and I can write this text now. I am very happy with that.
I’ll always remember my three months in Caloundra, BBQ, Beaches and parties in Mooloolaba.
Thank you !”
Marine Bally. Elementary Class.
