Jobs! 31 May

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BARISTA

Looking for an experienced barista/ cafe all-rounder to join our team. Minimum 1 year experience in a busy, fast paced environment. Grind knowledge and Latte art is a must. If you are passionate about delivering amazing coffee, and great customer service send your resumes and a little about yourself to belindabelongilbistroweddings@gmail.com

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BREAKFAST COOK

Byron Bay newly opened Café requires an breakfast cook to become a valuable part of our teamwork asap.The café sits around 50 people. The suitable person will have a good knowledge and experience of breakfast, be able to read and speak English, and be able to work, move and think quickly. You will need to have: – Punctual and Stable. – Ability to excel under pressure. – A commitment to providing good quality food and exceptional service. – Strong work ethic and well organised. – Both in house, and ongoing training will be provided. This position is initially part time. Working hour 20-30 hours a week. Apply for this position by sending your CV to the email address provided. fc@thejwfc.net or contact 0452520519 You will be asked the following questions when you apply: – Are you eligible to work in Australia? – How many years experience do you have in a similar role? – What is the post code of the suburb or town you live in? – When are you available to start?

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CHEF

Position available for competent experienced person with preferably a love of Mexican foods. Applicant must be capable of working independently at times, well presented, and meet visa requirements. Chihuahua is an authentic Mexican Taqueria in Byron Bay specialising in tacos and making people happier. 35+ hours/week, fun working environment. Immediate start.

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WAITSTAFF

Local Thai restaurant in Bay Lane is looking for new wait staff to join our friendly team. Must have a good understanding of the hospitality industry, and experience with customer service and waiting tables in a dynamic, fast paced environment. We are looking for someone who understands the game, knows how to rock the floor and can have fun while doing it!! Good attitude and initiative a must. Good conditions and flexible hours for the right candidate. Weekends required. Phone/text 0421517989 or drop your resume in at Thai Lucy after 5pm. Sawasdee:)

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WEEKEND GUEST SERVICES AND HOUSEKEEPER

A small 5 bedroom Boutique hotel looking for a weekend person. Shifts would be Saturday and Sunday 7am start. The role consists of breakfast preparation and service, guest check out and check ins, settling guest accounts, cleaning rooms, servicing rooms. Experience in the hospitality industry is required. ABN is required. Permanent Australian residents or citizens only need apply. There is potential for extra days and holiday coverage of regular onsite manager. Email resume to stay@byroncove.com.au you will be contacted for an interview if required.

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PAINTER

Painter wanted. No Dreamers. Attention to detail a MUST. New house build , exterior/interior painting. TEXT your experience and details to: 0478104369

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BARBER

1. Are you an Experienced Men’s Hairdresser/Barber? 2. Do you have a great attitude and love what you do? 3. Fancy living in beautiful Byron Bay? If you answered Yes to all three, we are on the lookout for an experienced person for our Barber shop in Byron Bay. We will have 30 hours (possibly more for the right person). – Barber Experience is paramount. – Management experience a plus. – Immediate start. – Great hours. – Amazing lifestyle in Byron Bay. To apply – please send us a CV ** and Brief introduction to: info@jackthesnipper.com. Please include: – previous work history and relevant experience. – references. – where you are currently located. – contact details. We look forward to hearing you. *You can call us if you would like on: 0468 889 003 but please note that we will still expect some details about you (as outlined above), so we prefer the info emailed and then we will call you for a chat.

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BACKPACKER TRAVEL AGENT

Greyhound Wicked Travel is the #1 Backpacker Travel specialists in Australia, and we are currently recruiting for a new SALES STAR with a natural CONFIDENCE and ability to achieve results. Join our fun, friendly and motivated team in BYRON BAY, to help backpackers from around the world organise and book their exciting travel around Australia! Do you have? – Sales Experience (promo, door 2 door, telesales, club rep, charity fund raiser). – Fun, Energetic, Self-Motivated with a POSITIVE ‘Can do attitude’. – Travel experience on Australia’s EAST COAST an advantage. – 4-6months commitment. – Sprichst du deutsch? Dann hast du sehr gute Karten in unser Team aufgenommen zu werden. DO YOU BRING A BIG PERSONALITY WITH LOTS OF ENERGY, THAT CAN CLOSE A SALE FIRST TIME? We are after someone who is or has been a backpacker and can help fellow travellers organise their amazing travels around Australia, by getting people into our shops, and buying their dream tours!! – Earn a competitive hourly wage. – Weekly commission paid $$$. – Travel incentives as rewards for top performers. – Ongoing training is given. – Opportunities for sponsorship for our TOP sales performers.
Email: max.keppler@greyhoundwickedtravel.com.au with your resume and short introduction to why you think you’re perfect for the job and what sales background you have!

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FRONT OF HOUSE / ALL ROUNDER

About us: New fast casual dining concept in popular Byron Bay, situated in Byron CBD, our beautiful store is ready to open its doors mid June with a bang and introduce the trend of Poké Bowls to the public. Poké a Hawaiian raw fish dish has built its tradition of fresh, healthy and flavorsome cuisine and we want to introduce it our way! We are on the look out for a junior all rounder hospitality superstar! Duties and responsibilities: – Providing friendly, competent and efficient food/beverage counter service. – Front counter customer service. – Assistance to our cook, with basic food handling and prep when needed. – Product knowledge of our ingredients and our signature bowls. – Monitoring front of house cleanliness and appearance. – Taking orders and operating the Point of Sales System at front counter when needed. – Cash drawer to ensure a high level of accuracy and honesty, end of day cash up as required. – Opening and closing store procedures as required. – Available to work weekdays/weekends and nights (no later than 9pm), public holidays. Skills and experience: -You will have had at least 2 years in a hospitality/ food based role. – Knowledge of food preparation and food hygiene procedures. – Food Safety/ Food Handling Certificate or equivalent. – Great customer Service Skills. – Be able to work in a fast paced environment. Benefits & Culture: – Attractive rate. – Flexible roster. – Long-term career growth. – Growth Potential. – Tight knit team environment. – Vibrant, professional, friendly and collaborative team. – Great work environment –trendy and cool setting. – Training by Renowned and acclaimed Chef from Los Angeles. – Great PR and Marketing. Please make sure you are able to work in Australia and have working visa and reliable transport. We are looking for someone to grow with the company- need not apply if you are only looking for temporary work. If you are interested in this role, send us your resume and a covering letter telling us why you have what it takes- info@finnpoke.com.au

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COOK/CAFE CHEF

New fast casual dining concept in popular Byron Bay, situated in Byron CBD, our beautiful store is ready to open its doors mid June with a bang and introduce the trend of Poké Bowls to the public. Poké a Hawaiian raw fish dish has built its tradition of fresh, healthy and flavorsome cuisine and we want to introduce it our way! Duties and responsibilities: – As the cuisine does not involve any grill cooking, focus is on daily prep, food maintenance and food service. As our cook, you will utilize your skills in both food preparation and safe kitchen procedure and service.  As well as: – Managing daily kitchen operations and food prep- working with raw fish, vegetables, fruit, sauces and garnishing. – Preparing Poké Bowls for customers- Front of House. – Train new kitchen staff- providing leadership to your team. – Be responsible for receiving stock, stock control and drafting orders. – Maintenance of high standards of hygiene and compliance to food safety guidelines. –  Understanding portion control, food presentation and most importantly taste. – Available to work weekdays/weekends and nights (no later than 9pm), public holidays. Skills and experience: You will be a positive, proactive individual with excellent communication skills. Passionate and ambitious individual who takes pride in their work. – 2-3 years experience in a cook/chef role. – Chef or trade cook qualification or equivalent. – Good Knife Skills and deboning fish skills is a must. – Good Inventory and Kitchen Management experience. – Previous experience working with contemporary or traditional Asian cuisine/sushi is advantageous. – Strong work ethic and team player. – Hands-on and able to keep up with the demands of a fast-paced   environment. Benefits & Culture: – Attractive salary + super (full- time work position). -Long-term career growth and Leadership. – Growth Potential. – Vibrant, professional, friendly and collaborative team. – Great work environment –trendy and cool setting. – Training by renowned and acclaimed Chef from Los Angeles. – Great PR and Marketing. Please make sure you are able to work in Australia and have working visa and reliable transport. We are looking for someone to grow with the company- need not apply if you are only looking for temporary work. If you are interested in this role, send us your resume and a covering letter telling us why you have what it takes to info@finnpoke.com.au

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TRAVEL COMPANY – VARIOUS ROLES

TripADeal are expanding at speed and are seeking local talent to join our vibrant travel family! – Travel Consultants. – Junior IT Support. – PHP Developer (IT). – Flight Ticketing Consultant. Attractive salary, free gym membership and discounted travel on offer! Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Nicole at hr@tripadeal.com.au 

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing and Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

June Activity Calendar!

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We have another month of fun activities lined up for you in June!

All activities, except for surfing, are free and at 2pm every day!

We continue to offer Yoga classes every Monday for you to stretch out and relax! This alternates between Stef and Fee each week and will be in Room 8.

The only exception being Monday the 12th when the school is closed for the Queen’s Birthday!

Each week on a Tuesday or Wednesday we have Coffee Lounge. This  is a great activity for getting to know other students and practicing your English; all whilst playing fun games and enjoying Australia’s popular chocolate treat, Tim Tams!

We have a handful on sporting activities; starting with Rugby on the 1st, Volleyball on the 23rd and Cricket on the 29th! All three will be at the beach providing the sun is out, otherwise in the garden!

Our biggest sporting activity will be the Soccer Challenge against SAE college on the 9th!  We are the current champions so help us hold onto this title by signing up and competing for Lexis! This will be at Byron Bay Sports Fields at 3pm. Sign up at reception, kit will be provided!

Our monthly Table Tennis Tournament will be on the 14th. May’s champion, Roman, is leaving us next week so the winning title could be yours!

There will be a special 1 hour Surf Lesson for just $20 with Let’s Go Surfing on the 21st. Please come see me in reception if you’d like to book this!

We also have Body Boards hired from Lets Go Surfing on the 15th; this activity was a great success in May and I anticipate will be just as much fun the second time round!

On the 6th we have Flavio coming in to teach you some Skateboarding skills; both for beginners and those wanting to learn some new tricks!

We have a Poker Tournament on the 28th, with beer to be won!

On the 8th we’ll be having a Mario Karts Competition on the Wii, and on the 30th a Pizza and Games day with various games on and off the Wii and FREE pizza!

We have two BBQs this month (free sausages!!); one on the 2nd to celebrate the End of Cambridge and one of the 16th to celebrate the End of Course! Both will be at 12.15pm in front of the school.

For our cooking activity we will be Cooking with Chocolate!! This will be on the 22nd in the kitchen.

We will now be having a weekly Job Club; this will be every Wednesday in Room 8 (with GIL). Myself or a teacher will be able to help you write resumes/cover letters, look for jobs, apply for TFN’s and give you advice on gaining your RSA or Barista license!

GIL (Guided Individual Learning) runs every day from 2-3pm in Room 8. Come along to get help with anything from homework to vocabulary to writing your resume.

We will also continue to enjoy our Student Nights at Cheeky Monkeys every Tuesday night – meet at BWT @ 8pm first to get your drinks, food and fun!

Lastly, don’t forget that you can book your 3-hour surf lessons with us anytime at Reception for just $50!

     Have an amazing month! 🙂

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New Starter! 29th May

Yesterday we had just 1 new student joining us at Lexis Byron Bay!

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Jessica joins us from Sao Paulo, Brazil. She is looking forward to improving her fluency in English whilst also enjoying her time in this beautiful country! She chose to study in Australia because of the stunning landscapes and different animals she’s hoping to come across! She will be joining Kristy’s Pre-Intermediate class and studying with us until September!

Welcome Jessica, it’s great to have you here 🙂

 

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing or Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Body Boarding! 26 May

Last Friday the students went Bodyboarding!

Let’s Go Surfing, who we also book our surf lessons through, provided us with the boards and wetsuit hire 🙂

The waves were perfect as they weren’t too big, but were too small for surfing, so definitely a good day for our bodyboarding activity!

The sun was shining and the water still relatively warm!

The students had a great time in the waves and all agreed we should do this activity again soon….so it’s been arranged for the 15th of June!

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Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing or Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Slacklining! 25th May

Yesterday Olmo from Slackline Byron Bay Balance Revolution  came in to teach us some slacklining skills!

A lot of the students had gone for a BBQ at the beach, but myself, Raphael, Lisa and Anais all had a turn at perfecting our balance!

Olmo guided us through; helping us focus on our breathing and making sure we were always looking up and ahead!

He talked to us about how learning the skills to balance can also help us in life; by working on breathing techniques to keep calm and control fears, and also making sure we are always looking forward.

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing or Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Graduates! 26 May

Congratulations to our four students graduating from Lexis Byron Bay this week!

Diego

Deigo, from Belgium, graduates from Claudia’s IELTS class. He has been a diligent and hard-working student and Claudia has expressed it was a pleasure having him in class. His contributions to all class and out of class activities were greatly appreciated! We are sure you will continue to improve your English and wish you all the best for the future!

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Sandro, from Switzerland, graduates from Michelle’s Elementary class. He has been a lovely student who always has a warm friendly smile on his face, which we will miss seeing around campus! In his 5 weeks at Lexis he has made a noticeable improvement of all areas of his English. He brought much laughter tot he classroom and interacted well with his classmates. Good luck for the future Sandro!

Adrienne

Valentina, from Chile, graduates from Mel and Adrienne’s Intermediate class. Her teachers have both thoroughly enjoyed teaching her. She is a very intelligent student and understood new grammar quickly and effortlessly. We hope you’ve enjoyed your time her at Lexis and wish you the very best for the future!

Kristy

Milena, from Brazil, graduates from Kristy’s Pre-Intermediate class. Kristy loved being able to teach her for 8 of her 16 weeks here at Lexis. She worked hard and always tried to understand everything even when difficult. She has made huge improvements in all areas since starting in Elementary back in February.  We are sure her English will continue to improve and she will one day be a great English writing journalist!

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Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing and Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Coffee Lounges – May!

Throughout May we’ve continued to have our weekly Coffee Lounges!

I’d really like to think the students just come to spend time with me, playing games and having conversations, but I have a sneaky suspicion Tim Tams and doughnuts may have something to do with it……….

We’ve played games including President,

Jenga with Questions,

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and a Spanish variation of Snap!

We were also treated to some card tricks and posing from Albert and Tito!

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing and Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

 

It’s the Weekend! 26 – 28 May

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WEATHER

Weekend Weather

 

SURF

Weekend Surf

 

GIGS

FRIDAY

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON OCEAN ALLEY, VANILLA GORILLA, THUNDER FOX

RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM BOHEMIAN COWBOYS

BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM TUFFY 9PM NOCTURNAL TAPES & GUESTS

BYRON BAY BREWERY 7PM MARSHALL O’KELL

BYRON BAY SERVICES CLUB 7.15PM JOHN DIXON

BYRON THEATRE 11AM I, CLAUDE MONET 6PM THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN SKY SURF FILM PREMIERE

ELEMENTS OF BYRON DAN HORNE

STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM OOZ

TEMPLE BYRON 7.30PM ALAN CLEMENTS UNCENSORED: MINDFULNESS, MEDITATION AND INDOCTRINATION – HOW ARE THEY DIFFERENT?

WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM ROBINA

TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM WHARVES

SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM HAYLEY GRACE

PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6PM KATIA DEMEESTER

 

SATURDAY

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON BORNEO, THE CINEMA WRISTYS, THE SLIPS

RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM THE JUKE JOINT WAY

BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM NINJA HOUSE

BYRON BAY BREWERY 1PM COCO REPUBLIC FESTIVAL WITH AKOVA & DJS

BYRON FRESH 4PM SLIM PICKENS

BYRON THEATRE 2PM I, CLAUDE MONET 7PM CARIAD

STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM FUTURE FAKTORI DJS 9.30PM JAMES SCOTT

WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ NERY

TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM ANGIE HUDSON

ENCOUNTER BYRON 6PM OFFICIAL LAUNCH WITH DJS STRIPES, CHOPSUEY

PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6PM KARIN PAGE

BANGALOW MARKET 8AM ELENA B WILLIAMS

BANGALOW BOWLING CLUB 7PM BLUES CLUB

BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM BIGGY P

 

SUNDAY

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON BIRDS OF TOKYO, LISA MITCHELL

RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM BROADFOOT

BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM SUPER CHEESE 8PM DJ SAMMY 2 TOWELS

BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM JOCK BARNES

TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 12.30PM SESSION DJS

SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM CHRIS ARONSTEN

BAZ & SHAZ’S, SUFFOLK PARK 12.30PM TIN CAN STRING BAND

BANGALOW HOTEL 12.30PM ROD MURRAY DUO

 

 

PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery

Friday 26th May

The Eagle Huntress1:40pm
Denial3:30pm
Their Finest5:45pm
I Am: Heath Ledger8:00pm

Saturday 27th May

Denial11:30am
Their Finest1:45pm
The Eagle Huntress4:00pm
I Am: Heath Ledger6:00pm
Private Function8:00pm

Sunday 28th May

I Am: Heath Ledger11:40am
The Eagle Huntress1:30pm
Denial3:30pm
Their Finest5:45pm
I Am: Heath Ledger8:00pm

 

MARKETS

Friday

Mullumbimby Farmers Market

 

Saturday

Bangalow Farmers Market

Kingscliff Markets

Blue Knob Farmers Market

Lismore Farmers Market

 

Sunday

Bangalow Market

Nimbin Markets

Murwillumbah Market

 

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing and Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Pizza and Games! 19 May

Last week we had a Pizza and Games Friday!

We treated the students to free pizza and had a mixture of games including Super Mario on the Wii, Twister, Pictionary, Jenga and Cards!

Super Mario and Twister were the clear favorites!

The students took it in turns to compete on Maria Carts and various other games on the Wii…

While others got twisted playing Twister!

We also had some of our artistic souls drawing beautiful pictures on the chalkboards for everyone’s enjoyment!

We’ll be doing a few different activities and competitions with the Wii over the coming months so watch this space!

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing and Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Jobs! 24 May

Jobs

 

BAR STAFF

Required for new outlet in Jonson St, Byron Bay. Exciting opportunity for experienced barista to join our new team. Various positions available with flexible hours. We are looking for energetic, passionate and customer-driven individuals with a make-it-happen attitude and zest for success. Please contact Geoff now! Email resume to: jonsonsrestaurantbar@yahoo.com

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CAFE ALL ROUNDER 

Newfast casual dining concept in popular Byron Bay, situated in Byron CBD, our beautiful store is ready to open its doors mid June with a bang and introduce the trend of Poké Bowls to the public. Pokéa Hawaiian raw fish dish has built its tradition of fresh, healthy and flavorsome cuisine and we want to introduce it our way! We are on the look out for an all rounder hospitality superstar! Duties and responsibilities: – Providing friendly, competent and efficient food/beverage counter service. – Front counter customer service. – Assistance to our cook, with basic food handling and prep when needed. – Product knowledge of our ingredients and our signature bowls. – Monitoring front of house cleanliness and appearance. – Taking orders and operating the Point of Sales System at front counter when needed. – Cash drawer to ensure a high level of accuracy and honesty, end of day cash up as required. – Opening and closing store procedures as required. – Available to work weekdays/weekends and nights (no later than 9pm), public holidays. Skills and experience: – You will have had at least 2 years in a hospitality/ food based role. – Knowledge of food preparation and food hygiene procedures. – Food Safety/ Food Handling Certificate or equivalent. – Great customer Service Skills. – Be able towork in a fast paced environment. Benefits & Culture: – Attractive rate. – Flexible roster. – Long-term career growth. – Growth Potential. – Tight knit team environment. – Vibrant, professional,friendly and collaborative team. – Great work environment–trendy and cool setting. – Training by Renowned and acclaimed Chef from Los Angeles. – Great PR and Marketing.Please make sure you are able to work in Australia and have working visa and reliable transport. We are looking for someone to grow with the company- need not apply if you are only looking for temporary work. If you are interested in this role, send us your resume and a covering letter telling us why you have what it takes and include a happy snap of yourself to info@finnpoke.com.au

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CHEF / COOK

We’re seeking a passionate foodie to join our little team at FOLK Byron Bay. We’re looking for someone who would love to work with a nourishing, conceptual, plant based menu, thrives in a small team and enjoys working in an open kitchen space. You must have experience in similar roles and be able to work independently. We need you to be comfortable with multitasking across hot and cold areas of the kitchen, ordering with suppliers and keeping a clean work space. If this sounds good to you & you have the experience necessary for the position, please pop by Folk and introduce yourself, and/or flick us through a brief email telling us a little bit about yourself. hello@folkbyronbay.com

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COOK

Great opportunity to join successful local restaurant group in Byron Bay.
With 2 very busy venues and a prep kitchen there is always interesting work.
This position is based at The Mez Club working in a team during service.
You will have worked in busy kitchen before and be confident running your own section with multiple dockets. Some prep work involved also. Confident with a knife but team working skills and ability to work consistently under some pressure is most important.
Training provided. 20-30 hours per week, maybe more.

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UBER DRIVER

Who we are: Drive with Uber and get paid weekly in fares by helping our community of riders get around town. Driving with Uber is a great way to earn cash on your schedule. The more you drive, the more you can earn. It’s simple and perfect for those looking for seasonal, work from home, entry level, temporary, or any type of opportunities. What you need to know: – Earn Great Money: The more you drive, the more you earn. – Flexible Schedule: Make your own schedule as a contractor – any time day or night. – Getting Started is Easy: Signing up is quick & easy! – Get Paid Weekly: Get checks deposited into your bank account weekly. Requirements: – You’re at least 21 years old. – You have a 4-door vehicle. – You have a driver’s license and insurance. – You’re friendly and excited to earn money on your schedule! Additional Information: Our Driver Partners come from all backgrounds and industries – anyone can be an Uber Driver and earn great money!

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BACKPACKER TRAVEL AGENT 

Greyhound Wicked Travel is the #1 Backpacker Travel specialists in Australia, and we are currently recruiting for a new SALES STAR with a naturalCONFIDENCEand ability to achieve results. Join our fun, friendly and motivated team in BYRON BAY, to help backpackers from around the world organise and book their exciting travel around Australia! Do you have? – Sales Experience (promo, door 2 door, telesales, club rep, charity fund raiser). – Fun, Energetic, Self-Motivated with a POSITIVE ‘Can do attitude’. – Travel experience on Australia’s EAST COAST an advantage. – 4-6months commitment. – Sprichst du deutsch? Dann hast du sehr gute Karten in unser Team aufgenommen zu werden. DO YOU BRING A BIG PERSONALITY WITH LOTS OF ENERGY, THAT CAN CLOSE A SALE FIRST TIME? We are after someone who is or has been a backpacker and can help fellow travellers organise their amazing travels around Australia, by getting people into our shops, and buying their dream tours!! -Earn a competitive hourly wage. -Weekly commission paid $$$. -Travel incentives as rewards for top performers. -Ongoing training is given. -Opportunities for sponsorship for our TOP sales performers.
Email: email max.keppler@greyhoundwickedtravel.com.au with your resume and short introduction to why you think you’re perfect for the job and what sales background you have!

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KITCHEN HAND

“KINOKO” Japanese Restaurant in heart of Byron bay is seeking an experienced kitchen hand with knife & prepping skills preferred as well as deep fried section experience. Good hours available for right candidate. Please send your resume to kk1027jh0127@gmail.com

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BAR STAFF

Required for new outlet in Jonson St, Byron Bay. Exciting opportunity for experienced barista to join our new team. Various positions available with flexible hours. We are looking for energetic, passionate and customer-driven individuals with a make-it-happen attitude and zest for success. Please contact Geoff now! Email resume to: jonsonsrestaurantbar@yahoo.com

CLICK TO APPLY

 

CAFE ALL ROUNDER 

Newfast casual dining concept in popular Byron Bay, situated in Byron CBD, our beautiful store is ready to open its doors mid June with a bang and introduce the trend of Poké Bowls to the public. Pokéa Hawaiian raw fish dish has built its tradition of fresh, healthy and flavorsome cuisine and we want to introduce it our way! We are on the look out for an all rounder hospitality superstar! Duties and responsibilities: – Providing friendly, competent and efficient food/beverage counter service. – Front counter customer service. – Assistance to our cook, with basic food handling and prep when needed. – Product knowledge of our ingredients and our signature bowls. – Monitoring front of house cleanliness and appearance. – Taking orders and operating the Point of Sales System at front counter when needed. – Cash drawer to ensure a high level of accuracy and honesty, end of day cash up as required. – Opening and closing store procedures as required. – Available to work weekdays/weekends and nights (no later than 9pm), public holidays. Skills and experience: – You will have had at least 2 years in a hospitality/ food based role. – Knowledge of food preparation and food hygiene procedures. – Food Safety/ Food Handling Certificate or equivalent. – Great customer Service Skills. – Be able towork in a fast paced environment. Benefits & Culture: – Attractive rate. – Flexible roster. – Long-term career growth. – Growth Potential. – Tight knit team environment. – Vibrant, professional,friendly and collaborative team. – Great work environment–trendy and cool setting. – Training by Renowned and acclaimed Chef from Los Angeles. – Great PR and Marketing.Please make sure you are able to work in Australia and have working visa and reliable transport. We are looking for someone to grow with the company- need not apply if you are only looking for temporary work. If you are interested in this role, send us your resume and a covering letter telling us why you have what it takes and include a happy snap of yourself to info@finnpoke.com.au

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COOK / CHEF FOR VEGAN RESTAURANT

Fast paced kitchen requires a team player available to work split shifts, days, nights and weekends. Position is full time and also requires dish-washing. Previous experience in a commercial kitchen and vegan cooking essential.

PHONE:  0423 192 668

 

JUNIOR OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Hospitality industry – Byron Bay Part time – prog to full time Seeking an organised, multi-tasking individual with prior data entry experience. Duties include: Answering incoming calls, data entry, invoicing, filing and other ad-hoc duties as they arise. This position provides opportunity to develop and progress your skills within a busy accounts office, in the heart of Byron Bay. Email resume to: m@byronbayentertainment.com

 

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New Starters! 22nd May

Welcome to our three new starters joining us at Lexis Byron Bay today!

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Wahei, from Japan, enjoys surfing, snowboarding, swimming and diving! He is looking forward to surfing everyday whilst in Byron and then travelling around this beautiful country!

Kumiko, from Japan, enjoys spending time with family and friends and doing yoga! She chose to study here as she wanted to improve her English in a hot and beautiful part of the world!

Joel, from France, enjoys kite-surfing, surfing and travelling! He is an IT engineer and his favourite part of his job is helping and training IT project leaders to build and support new services for customers. He is looking forward to improving his level of English whilst in Byron Bay!

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing and Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Graduation! 19 May

Congratulations to our five students graduating from Lexis Byron Bay today!

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Maria Clara, from Brazil, graduates from Mel and Adrienne’s Intermediate class. It has been a pleasure having her here with us and with her lovely personality she has made lots of friends at Lexis! In her 4 weeks studying her English has improved a great deal, especially her speaking ability. We hope you enjoyed your time here and wish you the very best for the future!

Desiree, from Spain, graduates from Mel and Adrienne’s Intermediate class. It has been a joy to have at Lexis; her teachers loved having her in class and we loved getting to see her in reception on a daily basis! She worked hard in class and progressed very quickly, which earned her a well deserved A grade! She has a great attitude and and made many good friends here. We hope you do decide to stay here with us at Lexis for a while longer and do Cambridge in September!

Simonne, from Brazil, graduates from Mel and Adrienne’s Intermediate class. She was only here with us for 1 week but that was still long enough for us to get to know her lovely personality! She was the perfect student and understood new grammar easily and participated well in all class activities. We hope you come back and study with us again some day!

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Maika, from Japan, graduates from Kathleen’s Upper Intermediate class. She has made great improvements in all areas of her English in her 8 weeks with us here at Lexis and should be very proud of this! It was a always lovely to see her smiling face around campus and she will be missed by her classmates and friends! Good luck for the future!

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Mai, is from Japan, and graduates from Michelle’s Elementary class. Michelle expressed that it has been a pleasure to have her in class for the past 4 weeks and she has seen great improvement in all areas, particularly with her speaking. She participated well in all class activities and with her classmates who will all miss her! Best of luck for the future!

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing and Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

May’s Table Tennis Tournament!

Yesterday we had our May Table Tennis Tournament!

The competition started with 8 players in the first round:

Raphael VS Diego: Diego (11-8)

Felipe C VS Tito: Tito (11-3)

Felipe PC VS Mauricio: Mauricio (11-7)

Angelo VS Roman: Roman (11-6)

As we had an uneven amount of players Roman boldly stepped up to also play against Shogo to secure his place in the the next round!

Roman VS Shogo: Roman (11-9)

Onto the second round, the winners then making it through to the semi- final were:

Deigo VS Tito: Tito (11-6)

Mauricio VS Roman: Roman (11-2)

Meaning the two players battling it out for the title were….

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Roman VS Tito

Tito played a good game but Roman, once again, walked away as our champion, winning 21-11!!

Tito was very gracious in his defeat and said ‘to come second to Roman in this competition is still a great accolade’; which I strongly agree with!

Enjoy your beers Roman 🙂

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It’s the Weekend! 19 – 21 May

Weekend

WEATHER

Weekend Weather

 

SURF

Weekend Surf

 

GIGS

FRIDAY

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON CREO, WHARVES, SQUIDLICKERS

RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM PINK ZINC

BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM GREG KEW 9PM BAD PONY & NEIGHBOUR

BYRON BAY BREWERY 7PM KATIA DEMEESTER

BYRON THEATRE 10AM CRAFTITECTURE ARCHIMEET SEMINAR

STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM JON J BRADLEY

SURF ALLEY, BYRON 5PM POPPED ART LANEWAY ACTIVATION & POPUP PARTY

WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM ADAM HARPAZ

TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM WARREN EARL BAND

SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM DIRTY RIVER

PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6PM JAEDEN OGSTON

BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM TIM STOKES

 

SATURDAY

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON BLEACH GIRLS, LOS SCALLYWAGGS, CACTUS, DJ WADEEP

RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM BB FACTORY

BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM RHYTHM & CUTLOOSE

BYRON BAY BREWERY 7PM KARIN PAGE TRIO

BYRON THEATRE 7.30PM GABRIEL OTU ORCHESTRA

STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM DJ KYLE WALKER 9.30PM LUKE MORRIS

SURF ALLEY, BYRON 12PM POPPED LIVE IDEAS PROGRAM 5PM CLOSING EVENT

WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ NERY

TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM LIVE MUSIC

PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6PM GREG KEW

 

SUNDAY

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON JESSE PUMPHREY

RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM MARSHALL O’KELL

BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM LATE FOR WOODSTOCK 8PM ELEMENTALS

BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM REBECCA DE GAIL & ROD MURRAY

BYRON THEATRE 1PM AMADEUS BY PETER SHAFFER

TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 12.30PM DJ ALWAYS & DJ NEW KID IN TOWN

STUDIO 93, BYRON A&I 7PM SOUL SANGEET VOL 5 WITH PT SUGATO NAG, SRI SHEN FLINDELL, SRI SHIVAM RATH, BHARATANATYAM DANCE SUN

BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM OOZ

 

 

PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery

Friday 19th May

The Eagle Huntress1:45pm
THE COUNTRY DOCTOR3:45pm
Their Finest5:45pm
Denial8:00pm

Saturday 20th May

The Eagle Huntress11:40am
Going in Style1:30pm
Denial3:30pm
T2 Trainspotting5:45pm
Their Finest8:00pm

Sunday 21st May

Their Finest11:30am
Dance Academy: The Movie1:45pm
The Eagle Huntress3:45pm
Their Finest5:45pm
Denial8:00pm

 

 

MARKETS

Friday

Mullumbimby Farmers Market

 

Saturday

Mullumbimby Market

Bangalow Farmers Market

Lismore Farmers Market

Blue Knob Farmers Market

 

Sunday

Ballina Market

Lismore Carboot Market

 

 

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Jobs! 17th May

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KITCHEN HAND

Need a kitchen hand/cleaner to help out at our restaurant. Will need to be strong with attention to detail. Must be available weekends and at least 2 days during the week. Please send me your resume with information about how long your planning on staying in Byron.

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FOOD AND BEVERAGE ATTENDANT

The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa is currently seeking applicants for the role of Food & Beverage Attendant to be part of our dedicated and professional team. The Byron at Byron has successfully operated a fully integrated, award winning, all suite resort and spa that has established a reputation as the industry leader in Byron Bay. With 10 years in market, The Byron at Byron continues to deliver stable employment for the best people in the region. Skill and Experience Requirements: – Previous restaurant/fine-dining operations experience in a high-quality, high-volume environment, as well as conferencing/banqueting experience. – Point of Sale experience. – Outstanding customer service skills. – Ability to multi task & prioritise as well as work in a team. – Very good understanding of wine and beverage service as well as conference operations. – Availability and willingness to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, days, evenings, weekends and public holidays. – Immaculate grooming. – NSW RSA. – A passion for food, wine and service. We have several ongoing casual positions available for those who can commit for at least 12 months.  Please email: careers@thebyronatbyron.com.au

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KITCHEN HAND

“KINOKO” Japanese Restaurant in heart of Byron bay is seeking an experienced kitchen hand with knife & prepping skills preferred as well as deep fried section experience. Good hrs available for right candidate. Please send your resume to kk1027jh0127@gmail.com

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CLEANER

Manager / Cleaner required for busy guest house in central Byron Bay. Applicants must have extensive previous cleaning experience, be well presented and speak fluent English. Person with previous managerial experience is also a bonus. Accommodation can also be supplied. Please send your resume, attached with a current photograph, to the email provided. Immediate start for right person.

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WAITSTAFF

What is Elixiba…Alchemical drinks, food as medicine, unique experiences and conscious commerce… Elixiba Byron Bay is looking for a waiter/waitress with excellent customer service to work in a high paced busy restaurant. It is important that you are motivated, with great communication skills and the ability to multi task and work under pressure. We value and encourage our staff to be themselves have fun as well as work hard. Elixiba is an environment where you can express yourself and put your own twist on customer service! Individuality and a big welcoming smile is just the beginning, we are looking for someone who is confident with people and who has great initiative. We are looking for someone with a basic knowledge in Vegan/Plant Based/Gluten Free food and beverage with a interest to learn more. You must be upbeat, fun and hard working with previous experience in busy restaurants/cafe. You will be responsible for taking bookings, placing orders, serving food and drinks, making alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, clearing tables, washing dishes, maintaining the overall cleanliness and appearance of the restaurant & more. We are looking for: – Attention to detail. – Organisation. – Motivation. – Creativity. – Quality focus. – Communication. – Exceptional customer service. – A minimum of 1 years experience in a busy bar and/or cafe. – RSA Certificate. – Creative, innovative, meticulous and motivated. – Available over a 7 day roster. – Able to work independently and as part of a team. – Takes pride in their appearance and work. Please send your resume & cover letter to manager.bb@elixiba.com

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STORE PERSON

CSR Lightweights Systems consists of market leading brands such as Gyprock Plasterboard, Cemintel Fibre Cement and Ceilector Ceiling Systems. We are a leader in providing innovative lightweight solutions across the building industry. Our business is extremely diverse and we truly believe that our people are one of the major reasons why we continue to be so successful! We currently have a vacancy at our Gyprock Trade Centre in Byron Bay for an experience Storeperson. Duties & Responsibilities: – Providing excellent customer service both in store over the counter and over the phone. – Warehouse duties which include operating a forklift, dispatch, pick and pack. – Use of SAP to process Customers orders in an accurate and timely manner. – Maintain presentation of trade centre and products. – Ensure safety procedures are carried out. – Additional general administration duties as required. Skills and experience required: – Customer service experience within a warehouse or trade centre. – Valid forklift licence. – Reliable individual with a proactive attitude. – Team player with ability to work autonomously. – Excellent communication skills. – Ability to use computer systems/software. This position will include some manual lifting therefore the need to be physically fit is extremely important. Rewards & Benefits of the role: – Permanent Fulltime position working for a market leader. – Excellent salary including 12% superannuation. – Immediate start available. For more information please contact Dianne at dbui@csr.com.au. As part of the CSR recruitment process successful applicants will be asked to complete a criminal background check and pre-employment medical including a Drug & Alcohol test.

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FRONT OFFICE PERSON

Beach Suites is the ultimate in luxury Byron Bay accommodation, offering a range of stylish boutique studios and large airy apartments. Situated central in this beautiful coastal town, Beach Suites offers an amazing location and outstanding service. We are looking for someone to join our team, who will bring dedication and enthusiasm to the role, as well as a commitment to good service and a mature outlook. The position involves all aspects of front office reception, including providing friendly personalised customer service, promoting the business to achieve accommodation sales, processing reservations, assisting guests and liaising with other departments to ensure the smooth day to day operation of the Hotel. To be considered for the role you must have the following attributes: – own transportation. – excellent availability which includes working evenings and weekends/school holidays. Approximately 20 to 30 hours per week. This position will definitely involve Saturday and Sunday. – prior experience in front office hotel reception work. – prior experience in CRS – RoomMaster 2000 or similar. – ability to work in a team as well as the ability to take initiative and work pro-actively and independently. – excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail. The position provides a great opportunity to work in a well established and friendly team environment for a company that has operated in this wonderful community and location for many years. Applications close Friday 19th May. We thank everyone who applies and wish to advise that only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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WAITSTAFF

We are a large wedding company based in Byron Bay. We are currently looking for Wait staff needed from the weekend of the 20th May 2017. Roles will include serving food/drinks, cleaning, helping to set up and pack down. The successful applicant/s must have: – Current NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA). – The legal right to work in Australia. – A great work ethic. – Hospitality experience. – Neat and tidy presentation. – A great understanding of English. Please email me your resumes to lloyd@byronbayweddings.com.au

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COOK

Cook Wanted for Vegan Restaurant. Fast paced kitchen requires a team player available to work split shifts, days,  nights & weekends. This position is full time & also requires dish-washing. Previous experience in a commercial kitchen & vegan cooking essential. Phone: 0423 192 668.

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BARISTA

Must have previous barista experience and exceptional customer service & friendly manner. Email applications only to:

jenny@buncoffee.com.au 

 

DOMESTIC CLEANER

ABN required, own transport, Byron Shire wide, flexible hours, minimum 3 week days per week, prefer local, $25 per hour.

PHONE: 0434491500

 

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing and Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Elementary Class Activities – Cooking & Fashion Show!

Michelle’s Elementary class have been having lots of fun with their learning!

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Last Wednesday was Blindfold Cooking! The students not wearing the blindfold had to give clear instructions to their classmates with the blindfolds, telling them how to make marshmallow balls! The person with the blindfold had to practice asking questions to ensure they were doing everything correctly. This fun activity helped the students realise the importance of speaking and pronunciation.

After class they all got to enjoy the delicious treats!

Then on Friday they had a Fashion Show for their unit on Fashion!

They made creative outfits out of newspaper, then had to use descriptive words and clothing vocabulary to describe them!

Here at Lexis the teachers are always wanting to make classes interesting and educational at the same time! I think from all the happy faces Michele has definitely managed this 🙂

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing and Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

 

Volleyball! 12th May

On Friday we headed to the beach for a game of Volleyball!

After a few days of rain we got lucky with the weather as the sun stayed out for the duration of the game!

We had a bit of trouble putting the net up, but the students displayed great teamwork in resolving this, making it a great group bonding experience! Thanks for your patience and perseverance guys!

It was all worthwhile once they were able to play volleyball with the beautiful Byron beach backdrop!

Everyone was still playing when I left so I’m waiting on someone to tell me who won so they can collect their beers!

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing and Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

 

New Starters! 15th May

Joining us today at Lexis Byron Bay we have 1 new starter, 2 transfers and 2 returning students!

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Akiko, from Japan, joins us today for 12 weeks of study. She lives in Sappora, Hokkaido; there’s a lot of snow there in the winter so she spends much of her free time snowboarding. She also enjoys photography and surfing, so Byron Bay was the obvious choice for her English studies!

Simonne, from Brazil, has transferred here from Lexis Noosa. She will just stay for one week before having a week in Sydney then flying home!

Atsuki, from Japan, has transferred here from Lexis Perth. He spent 13 weeks studying there and will now spend 2 weeks with us. He is happy about the warmer weather here, let’s hope the sun stays out throughout his stay!

Charlotte, from Germany, returns to Lexis Byron after graduating last December and Suji, from Korea, is also back with us after graduating last month!

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing and Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Graduation! 12 May

Congratulations and farewell to our seven students graduating from Lexis Byron Bay this week!

Oliver

Oliver, from Spain, graduates from Kathleen’s Upper Intermediate class. It has been an absolute joy to have him here at Lexis Byron Bay. In class his fantastic sense of humour and intelligent questions were always much appreciated. He would often come to reception to further practice his English and always provided entertaining conversation. We will miss Oliver very much and hope to see him again one day!

Melvin, from Italy, graduates from Kathleen’s Upper Intermediate class. His contribution and sense of humour will be greatly missed in class. He was a lovely student, always positive, smiling and friendly to everyone. He already had good English when he arrived 8 weeks ago but this has improved considerably. It has been a pleasure to meet you Melvin and we hope to see you again for Cambridge!

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Nicole, from Switzerland, graduates from Ellie and Anji’s IELTs class. She has been a very diligent and hardworking student and a pleasure to have both in the class and around campus. She has a great attitude and is always happy and a joy to be around, this would explain why she has made many good friends in her time here at Lexis. We are all sad to see you go but wish you the best for the future!

Lena, from Switzerland, graduates from Ellie and Anji’s IELTs class. She has been a hardworking and dedicated student and her English has improved a great deal in her 8 weeks here at Lexis. Her teachers found her a pleasure to have in class and I loved having her come along to activities such as coffee club and skateboarding! It was lovely to meet you Lena and we wish you well for the future!

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Jessie (Minjeong), from Korea, graduates from Michelle’s Elementary class. She has tried very hard in her time here at Lexis and challenged herself by living with a homestay family so she could continue to practice her English in the evenings.  She participated well in all class activities and with her fellow classmates. It was a pleasure to have you here and we wish you the very best for the future!

Hanna, from Korea, graduates from Michelle’s Elementary class. Her input to class discussion was always greatly appreciated, as was her ability to make everyone laugh. Like her best friend Jessie she also decided to live in a homestay to further her English, rather than live together, which is very admirable and really helped with their confidence. Good luck for the future Hanna!

Leonardo

Leonardo, from Brazil, graduates from Mel and Adrienne’s Intermediate class. He has been a fantastic student and classmate, always taking an interest in getting to know others while practicing his English at the same time. His English has improved hugely in his 12 weeks at Lexis, especially his speaking ability. We hope you enjoyed your time here and wish you well for the future!

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing and Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Happy Student – Shogo!

18424485_1193577764104026_1473748627_nShogo is 21 and comes from Tokyo Japan. He arrived in Byron Bay in February. While studying Law in Tokyo, he decided to take a break and come to Australia! And we are so glad that he did. Shogo has been a delight to have at school – his smiling face has brought joy to all of us. We are so impressed at how much his confidence has improved since he arrived, from a shy and quiet student to a loud and confident one who has even done a spot of modelling since has been here! He studied at Lexis for 3 months and is now staying local, working in Byron so that he can stay here for another 4 months. I decided to interview Shogo to find out a bit more about his experience here!

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Why did you choose Byron Bay?

I chose to live in Australia for the weather; it is a hot country with beautiful beaches and beautiful people. Also the working holiday visa is much more convenient than visas for the USA or the UK. I chose Byron because I wanted to learn surfing and skateboarding. I have been to Sydney and Gold Coast before, but I thought that the experience there would be similar to Tokyo, busy cities with lots of other Japanese people. I wanted to live somewhere with not so many Japanese people so that I would speak English more.

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What were your weaknesses in English before you came to Australia?

Pronunciation and sentence construction skills. In Japan we learn only grammar and reading, so we can read difficult sentences for studying law etc, but we can’t speak English.  I think I have really improved in those areas since I have been studying here.

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Tell me about your teachers and your classes.

In Japan we only write notes in lessons, no speaking in class at all. We don’t play games or do group work. We just sit on our own and copy down what the teacher writes on the board. Japanese teachers can’t speak English, so they can’t speak to us in English. It is much better at Lexis. I started in Elementary class and graduated in the Intermediate class. I have had 4 teachers here: Georgia, Mel, Adrienne and Michelle. In their lessons we played games, we played a darts game to learn grammar where we had to scrunch paper up and throw it at the target. Talking with a partner is really good, for example every Monday we talk to our partner about what we did at the weekend, I really enjoyed that. We usually talk about our culture, for instance we eat raw fish in Japan, Brazilians play soccer every day, the Swiss eat lots of chocolate. We got to make sushi and eat chocolate and share and learn about other cultures. There are so many students from all round the world.

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What was your favourite activity?

My favourite activity was the slack lining. I had never tried this sport before, but the instructor says it’s good for your health and your mind because you walk along the rope and you need good form to walk and keep your balance.

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Tell me about your accommodation.

I lived in homestay with Yvonne for 3 months while I studied at Lexis. I really enjoyed it; she has 3 children, who are 1, 10 and 17. The youngest girl is a tomboy so every day she is running around the house and riding her bicycle. She always used to ask me to lift her up and she would jump on me, it was so cute. Living with an Australian family really helped me to improve my English, Yvonne really helped me and taught me how to speak English and now I can understand her even when she speaks fast. She taught me lots of slang and native language.

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Afterwards I moved into the onsite accommodation. It is very good because there are so many students in the accommodation who come from different countries and we cook every day together. I can try food from Brazil, Switzerland, and Spain. I want to work in a food company in Japan because I love food culture. Yesterday we made tempura and sushi for everyone and Bruno said he would cook Brazilian food for me too.

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What are your favourite things to do in Byron?

There are so many good beaches in Byron so we can go surfing every day, long boards and short boards. Byron is a small town so we can go anywhere by foot. In a bigger city we would have to be using train or bus but in Byron Bay everything is walking distance. It has good clubs and pubs and then you can walk home. There are so many hippies and tourists; life here is slow and relaxed. Quality of life here is very high I think.

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How difficult is it to get a job in Byron?

I think it is good to get a job, because every restaurant is so busy with tourists and they need lots of help. I have a job at the moment as a dish washer in a local restaurant. I did not want to work in a Japanese restaurant because maybe we would talk in Japanese. I came here to study English so I decided to only apply to local restaurants so that I would speak English all the time and continue to improve. In Lexis we have an English only policy, which is good for learning English. I wanted to continue this outside of school. I handed my resume out in Byron Bay and after 3 days I had a job offer!

What is your most magical moment in Byron?

When I go surfing I sometimes see dolphins, especially in Broken Head and sometimes at the pass. I really enjoyed the Sunday markets and the Easter markets too. I take pictures of Byron and send to my friends back in Japan, they are very jealous because when it is summer here it is winter Japan.

What is your advice for people who have enrolled/ are thinking about enrolling at Lexis Byron Bay?

You should come to Australia if you want to speak English more because in Japan you talk only Japanese. If you want to learn English in Japan it is very hard because we don’t talk English every day. When you study English every day for 2 hours, we talk English every day in Australia 12 or 13 hours with native speakers. I think Australia is a very good country, very good weather, kind people. If you want a vacation or a break you should go to Byron Bay!

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Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

It’s the Weekend! 12 – 14 May

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WEATHER

Weekend Weather

 

SURF

Weekend Surf

 

GIGS

FRIDAY

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON THE WALKING WHO, MYLEE & THE MILKSHAKES, M ZANDO

RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM KIMMY & CREW

BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM LEIGH JAMES 9PM THE ELLIOTTS WITH JOSH HAMILTON

BYRON BAY BREWERY 7PM MATTY ROGERS

BYRON THEATRE 6PM RISE ABOVE THE FLOOD CONCERT WITH HUSSY HICKS, THE BUTTON COLLECTIVE, HEARTWORN HIGHWAY, FINGAL, GYAN, ABBIE CARDWELL, THE CASSETTES, DUSTYESKY

STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM GUTHRIE MUSIC

WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM SQUEAK LEMAIRE

TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM NICOLE BROPHY

SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM JON J BRADLEY

PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6.30PM DAVID KNIGHT

BRUNSWICK HOTEL 6PM SETH SENTRY

 

SATURDAY 

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON THE ALLAH LAS, THE BABE RAINBOW

RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM GOODRICH

BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM DJ FONZAIUS

BYRON BAY BREWERY 7PM PETE ALLAN

BYRON THEATRE 7PM MAHMOOD KHAN LIVE

STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM DJ KYLE WALKER 9.30PM SQUEAK LEMAIRE

WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ NERY

TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM CRISTO

ENCOUNTER BYRON, BYRON A&I 10AM FAMILY DAY WITH MUSIC & DRUMMING, MINI DANCE PARTY

SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 2PM KIT BRAY, INO PIO, SAMMY K

PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6.30PM ELENA B WILLIAMS

BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM JOCK BARNES 

 

SUNDAY 

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON DAN CLARK

RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM RAGGA JUMP

BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM HIGH ROLLERS 8PM DJ LONGTIME

BYRON THEATRE 3PM CELLO BALLADE WITH LOUISE KING, CATHERINE GUINEVERE LYNAGH

BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM GREG LYON

TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 12.30PM DJ EVA J & DJ LONDON TOWN

SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM SURF REPORT 

 

PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery

Friday 12th May

Loving1:40pm
Dance Academy: The Movie4:00pm
Going in Style6:00pm
THE COUNTRY DOCTOR8:00pm

MARKETS

Friday

Mullumbimby Farmers Market

 

Saturday

Byron Flea Market

Bangalow Farmers Market

Kingscliff Markets

Blue Knob Farmers Market

Lismore Farmers Market

 

Sunday

The Channon Craft Market

Lennox Community Market

The Plateau Market at Alstonville

 

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