Happy Student – Juliana Barrera Merchan

Yesterday, ex-student Juliana came in to say that she would shortly be leaving Byron Bay. She told me that there had been tears already and she was sure that there would be more to come and that Lexis was a huge part of what made her Byron experience so memorable. I asked her if she had time to do a quick “Happy Student” profile and share some pictures of her enjoying Byron Bay and she was delighted to accept.

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Why Byron Bay?

It’s simple. My brother used to live here and he said Byron was the right place for me. He said “you belong to Byron,” and he was right.

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And did it live up to your expectations?

Absolutely! It’s the lifestyle that I always wanted to have.

I’ve always tried to be true to myself but it’s harder when you in a rush going to work and surrounded by friends and family who are getting on with their everyday life. It’s hard to open your mind in that environment. Travelling is such a huge experience because your away from the norm, so you want to experience everything fully, you try to live in the moment and relish every day. And Byron Bay is the perfect place for that.

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How was Learning English at Lexis?

It was great because the classes are so dynamic and every single sense is involved. The lessons are structured by with lots of scope for creativity. My teachers were always trying to find topics that interested us and encouraged us to talk.

And it’s not just the teachers who are so committed but the office staff as well. If I could say one thing about Lexis Byron Bay it’s that your signature is your staff. Just keep doing what you’ve been doing because it’s clear that you really care and aren’t just doing a job.

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You studied for (and passed) the Cambridge Advanced Exam. How was this?

I think this was my favourite time. Being in a classroom with the same people every day for 3 months means you forge such strong connections. And my classmates and I all worked together to motivate each other and help with our individual weaknesses. I’m actually going to Switzerland to visit all my Swiss classmates in August. I’m going to drive around to all the different cities and say hi! We became like a family so I’m really looking forward to it.

Also, my teacher Josie, is the just most amazing human being and she has such good strategies to encourage students to correct their weaknesses. She really cares about us as individuals and is really personal in her feedback and advice.

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If you could give one piece of advice for someone coming to study at Lexis Byron Bay, what would it be?

Try not to hang out with people from your own country. That’s the reason my English improved so much in such a short time. All my friends are locals or from other countries. Making friends with locals also means that you get to hang out with them doing  Byron activities such as surfing, kayaking and stand up paddleboarding, and discover the real Byron and neighbouring places like Brunswick Heads and Mullumbimby.

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Final Words?

Lexis is forever in my heart.

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.

 

 

 

It’s the Weekend! 29 June – 1 July

Its the weekend 26 Jun

 

WEATHER

weather 28 Jun

SURF

surf report 28 Jun

Not too exciting over the weekend ;(  But,  we might have a little more sunshine!

 

HAPPY TRAVELS

Happy Travels

See Sarah or Iain from Happy Travels to sign up for the weekend trips! One of them will be in the student lounge on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday from 12pm til 3pm, or you can pop into their store on Jonson Street!

Saturday

Rugy match home game Byron vs Ballina :  3pm Kick-off at Rec. feild

Sunday

Byron Commnity markets 11am at Butler Street Reserve

 

GIGS

Gigs

 

FRIDAY 29
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY 9PM THE STRIDES SUPPORTED BY DECLAN KELLY AND 4’20 SOUND
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY WALLFLOWER MEADOW
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 5PM KATIA DEMEESTER, 9PM FAT ALBERT
BYRON BREWERY 8PM – BAD PONY + WHARVES + YELLOWCATREDCAT (BAND ROOM)   DUBARRAY (BEER GARDEN)
BYRON THEATRE 7.30PM ALEX WILLIAMSON: SO WRONG, IT’S WRONG
BBHS PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE ANGELA BETZIEN’S WAR CRIMES BYRON BAY HIGH SCHOOLS PRODUCTION
CIRCUS ARTS, BYRON BAY 6PM SAFARI ADVENTURE CIRCUS SHOW
SAFYA, BYRON BAY 6PM ENTROROPIXX
STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 9PM LOCAL DJS
SUN BISTRO, BYRON BAY 7PM BEN JANSZ
THE FARM, BYRON BAY 6PM  JESSE MORRIS
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY 7PM  SHELLY BROWN TRIO
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 9PM SCOTT HILDEBRAND
BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM LUKE YEAMAN
BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE  7PM CHEEKY CABARET
HOTEL BRUNSWICK 7PM OOZ
DRILL HALL THEATRE, MULLUMBIMBY 8PM THE CALL
MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 8PM KRAPPYOKEE

 
SATURDAY 30
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY COCO REPUBLIC
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY  FERGO & THE BURDEN
BEACH HOTEL 9PM SAFARI DJS
BYRON BAY BREWERY 7PM THE MIDWAYERS (BEER GARDEN), CABARET VARIETY SHOW (BAND ROOM)
BYRON THEATRE 7PM BYRON LIGHTHOUSE BAND, HAPPY AFRICA, YAEL & MARK SWIVEL – CABARET FOR WEST BYRON
SAFYA, BYRON BAY 6PM SO-FI
STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 9PM LOCAL DJS
SUN BISTRO, BYRON BAY 6PM OPEN MIC
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY 7.45PM LAUREL LEXXES
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 9PM LIVE DJS
BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM CHRIS ARONSTEN

 

SUNDAY 1
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY  JESSE PUMPHREY
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY  MERCY MERCY
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY  4:30PM ROUND MOUNTAIN, GIRLS / 8PM DJ LONGTIME
BYRON THEATRE 1PM VAN GOGH: OF WHEAT FIELDS AND CLOUDED SKIES – ART ON SCREEN
BYRON GOLF CLUB 2PM LIVE MUSIC
BYRON COMMUNITY MARKET 10AM HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN HERMITS, SAM BUCKINGHAM, WOLFGANG MICHAEL KRAUS & JUZZIE SMITH
SUN BISTRO, BYRON BAY 5PM  SARAH GRANT
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY LUNCH ’TIL LATE DJ DANGEROUS COBRA & EVA J
BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE 6PM RUEBEN KAYE
HOTEL BRUNSWICK 4PM  BEARFOOT
DRILL HALL THEATRE, MULLUMBIMBY 2PM THE CALL
MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY  3PM JAM

 

MARKETS

Friday

Mullumbimby Farmers Market

Saturday

Bangalow Farmers Market

Sunday

Byron Bay Markets

Lismore Car Boot Market

 

CINEMA

Friday 29th Jun

The Bookshop1:30pm
Breath3:45pm
Solo: A Star Wars Story6:00pm
Closed: Private Function8:00pm

Saturday 30th Jun

Breath1:30pm
The Bookshop3:45pm
Warren Miller’s Line Of Descent – Encore6:00pm
Breath8:00pm

Sunday 1st Jul

The Bookshop1:15pm
Breath3:30pm
Breath5:45pm
Solo: A Star Wars Story8:00pm

 

 

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.

Pizza Making – 27 July

Today,  for our free activity we made pizzas in the student kitchen. As Claire is on holiday this week, Claudia was in charge and she told me that she learned a couple of things about pizzas while she was doing it.

First of all, she was surprised that the Spanish chefs put the cheese on underneath the toppings whereas the typical way in Australia is for the cheese to go on last.

Secondly, she was introduced to how easy it is to cut pizzas with scissors rather than a knife. A trick we’ll all be trying at home from now on.

All the pizzas looked and tasted delicious but, in the end, the Spanish pizza was declared the best.

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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.

Jobs! 27 June

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There are not many jobs advertised this week, but that doesn’t mean the jobs aren’t out there!
The best thing to do is go round all the bars, restaurants, cafes, hostels and hotels handing out your resume. If you need help writing your resume you can go to GIL any day between 2 and 3pm; in room 8 every day except Mondays when it’s in room 7. Then email to me: adminbyron@lexisenglish.com and I can print 10 free copies every day for  you. 🙂

WAIT STAFF REQUIRED FOR BUSY RESTAURANT IN BYRON BAY

 Casual Work For Busy Indian Restaurant In Byron Bay. We are currently seeking for a Wait Staff. Interested applicants may contact Rahul @ 0433 433 524.

 Click to Apply

 

BAR STAFF REQUIRED 19 – 22 JULY 2018

Applicants must hold a current and valid NSW RSA
Please email    bars@splendourinthegrass.com  to register your interest

 

HOSPITALITY ASSISTANT – AGED CARE

Byron Aged Care – Byron Bay NSW 

Casual/Temporary

  • Casual role
  • Immediate Start required
  • AM & PM Shifts available across 7 days
  • Located at Byron Bay

Are you an experienced Hospitality Assistant within aged care providing kitchen, laundry and cleaning services within a commercial environment? If yes, apply today to join our dedicated and caring team.

Positioned in the heart of beautiful Byron Bay, Byron Aged Care is a 41 bed facility caring for elderly residents in a homelike setting within walking distance to the beach.

This role will suit applicants seeking flexibility to work varied shifts across the 7 day roster and coverage for roster vacancies at short notice and upon staff annual leave.

The hospitality assistant is responsible for dual duties within a commercial environment either within the kitchen, laundry and cleaning services providing support to our residents. Qualifications and demonstrated experience within a commercial kitchen and hospitality environment will be advantageous.

You must be willing to work autonomously within this role and have an abundance of patience, smiles and a compassionate nature when interacting with our residents.

To be considered for this role, please apply online. Position description available upon applying online.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a criminal history check.

Our organisation values excellence in service, everyone is important, integrity, contribution and teamwork, and learning for life.

For further information: http://byronagedcare.com.au/

 

To apply for this job go to: “byronagedcare.recruitmenthub.com.au” & enter ref code: 4219307.

Applications close 16 July 2018

 

 

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.

 

Coffee Club! 26 June

Claudia hosted Coffee Club today and said she really enjoyed it. Unfortunately for everyone else, she kept winning the games so they’ll probably be happy to have Claire back next week!

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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.

New Starters – 25 June

This week we welcome two new students to Lexis Byron Bay: Ugo from France and Teresa from Spain.

Ugo comes from the Marseille region of France, where he is currently at school. He is 16 years old and at Lexis on our Teen Activity Programme (TAP). This means that he has surf lesson 4 times per week as well as daily English classes. Ugo decided he wanted to come to Australia because he thought it was the best place to learn both surfing and English. He’s a beginner at surfing and Pre-Intermediate in English. He will be here just two weeks before flying back to France.

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Teresa is from the Basque region of Spain and is a student. She studies environmental health at university and is enjoying her course. She will need English to help with her future career but that’s not the only reason she came to Byron Bay: she came to surf! She has already surfed in Costa Rica and Indonesia amongst others so she’s keen to find out how Byron Bay compares.

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We wish both Ugo and Teresa a wonderful holiday and look forward to helping them achieve their English goals.

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.

Cheese and Wine Tasting! 22 June

Today we enjoyed some Cheese and Wine Tasting!

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We had six cheeses to try: Tasty Cheddar, Tasmanian Feta, Apricot and Almond Cream Cheese, Creamy Camembert, Brie and Gouda

To accompany them we had five different wines: Merlot, Cabernet Merlot, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc and a Rose!

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It was a great way to end our week and start our weekend! HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE! <3

 

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.

Graduation! 22 June

Congratulations and farewell to our two students graduating from Lexis Byron Bay today!

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Benjamin, from Chile, graduates from Mel and Julia’s Intermediate class. It has been an absolute joy having him here at Lexis. He is a ray of sunshine and we will all miss his infectious laughter, positivity and easy going nature! He has improved in all areas of his English during his time here, particularly his speaking and listening. All the best for the future Ben!

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Fabio, from Switzerland, graduates from Claudia’s Upper Intermediate class. We have loved getting to know him over the past 8 weeks and wished he was staying longer! Claudia described him as an interested and motivated student. His hard work and efforts have paid off with him improving in all areas of his English. Good luck with all you do in the future Fabio!

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 Travels Weekend Activities – July

The team at Happy Travels have planned another brilliant month of weekend activities and student nights for you, our wonderful Lexis Byron students!

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Every Tuesday is the Keg Party. Meet at Happy Travels at 7.30pm and head to Cheeky Monkeys to drink a keg (barrel) of beer for free!

Then on Thursdays they have free pizza at the Happy Travels shop between 7.30-8.30pm. They’ll be a DJ there providing the tunes and getting you ready for another night in Cheekys!

For weekend activities they have put together a variety of free and discounted activities / trips for you; including gigs, sports events, circus arts and dolphin & whale watching!

To join any of these activities, or any other trips you may like to do, just have a chat with Iain or Sarah! One of them will be here in the Student Lounge on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 12pm and 3pm, or you can pop into their store in town.

 

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.

Jewellery Making! 21 June

Yesterday we had a lovely afternoon making jewellery here at Lexis Byron!

I showed the students how to make net wrap pendants, that can then be turned into necklaces, bracelets, key chains, bag accessories or just decoration!

They also made some of their own designs using the beads, shells and jewels available to them!

 

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.

Soccer Match against BBELS! 20 June

On Wednesday we had our fourth Soccer Match against BBELS, one of Byron’s other local schools!

Our team of 10, along with their loyal supporters, headed down to the nearby sports fields for the big event!

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Everyone played fantastically and we were able to hold on to a championship title with a 5-0 win!!!

GO TEAM LEXIS!!

Man of the Match goes to Jeff who scored 3 of the goals, but he couldn’t have done it without the help of his team!

Scoring the other 2 goals that led us to victory were Fabio and Keigo!

Another great game guys, well done!!

 

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! 22 – 24 June

Weekend

 

WEATHER

Weather

 

SURF

Surf

 

HAPPY TRAVELS

Happy Travels

See Sarah or Iain from Happy Travels to sign up for the weekend trips! One of them will be in the student lounge on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday from 12pm til 3pm, or you can pop into their store on Jonson Street!

Saturday

Hang Gliding – Lighthouse or Lennox 

Sunday

Horse Riding – Beach or Forest

 

 

GIGS

Gigs

FRIDAY 22
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY 9PM NARLA, KIMINO DRAG QUEENS, FLYING MACHINE & VELVET TRIP
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY PINK ZINC
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 5PM ADAM HARPAZ 9PM SHAG ROCK
BYRON BREWERY 7PM DOS LOONA
SAFYA, BYRON BAY 6PM CHRIS WESLEY
STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 9PM LOCAL DJS
SUN BISTRO, BYRON BAY 7PM JOCK BARNES
TARGA, BYRON BAY 6PM MARK RIDOUT
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY 7.45PM JOSH LEE HAMILTON
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 9PM STORK, VIOLENT MONKS, ISRAELI CHICKS

SATURDAY 23
THE NORTHERN PLANET WAKING EIGHT TOUR + SOMETIMES SONNY & JADE NOT JADE
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY LITTLE KING
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY DR RHYTHM AND GUESTS
BYRON BREWERY 7PM BRAZILIAN PARTY – ZAMBABEM
BYRON THEATRE 1PM LADY WINDERMERE’S FAN BY OSCAR WILDE WORLD STAGE
ON SCREEN
SAFYA, BYRON BAY 6PM PHIL AND TILLEY
STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 9PM LOCAL DJS
SUN BISTRO, BYRON BAY 6PM OPEN MIC
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY 7.45PM AL HICKS BAND
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 9PM LIVE DJS

SUNDAY 24
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY STATE OF ORIGIN
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY CHRIS ARONSTEN
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 4PM LISA HUNT 8PM STATE OF ORIGIN
BYRON BREWERY 6PM STRUNG OUT
BYRON GOLF CLUB 1PM GREG LYON AND THE HIP OPERATION
SUN BISTRO, BYRON BAY 5PM FELIX
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY LUNCH ’TIL LATE DJ DANGEROUS COBRA & EVA J

 

 

MARKETS

Friday

Mullumbimby Farmers Market

 

Saturday

Bangalow Farmers Market

Kingscliff Markets

Lismore Farmers Market

 

Sunday

Bangalow Market

Nimbin Markets

 

 

CINEMA

Saturday 23rd Jun

Crooked House11:15am
The Bookshop1:30pm
Breath3:45pm
Solo: A Star Wars Story6:00pm
Deadpool 28:30pm

Sunday 24th Jun

Breath1:00pm
The Bookshop3:15pm
Solo: A Star Wars Story5:30pm

 

 

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! 20 June

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There’s not many job advertised this week, but that doesn’t mean there’s not jobs out there!

The best thing to do is go round all the bars, restaurants, cafes, hostels and hotels handing out your resume. If you need help writing your resume you can go to GIL any day between 2 and 3pm; in room 8 every day except Mondays when it’s in room 7. Then email to me: adminbyron@lexisenglish.com and I can print 10 free copies every day for                                                                              you 🙂

 

HOUSEKEEPER – DISCOVERY PARKS

Discovery Parks is Australia’s largest owner operator of holiday and accommodation parks located in more than 60 of Australia’s most desired locations. The Role: We are looking for a great person to join our Byron Bay team as a casual Housekeeper. You will provide housekeeping and cleaning for our various accommodation types including cleaning common areas to ensure the presentation of the property is in accordance with the high standards of our Discovery brand. The Person: You will be someone able to prioritise your workload to achieve daily outcomes whilst also understanding the bigger picture for the rest of the team. You will bring to the role: – Fantastic customer service. – Proven and demonstrated experience in a commercial housekeeping role. – A willingness to work with the housekeeping team, but also able to work autonomously. – Excellent time management skills. – Flexible attitude to hours, including weekends and on short notice. – A current valid drivers licence. Remuneration: A competitive rate will be negotiated commensurate with skills and experience. How to Apply: Discovery what matters – APPLY NOW! Please visit the careers page on www.discoveryparks.com.au or via the link below. Please have your cover letter and resume ready to upload.

CLICK TO APPLY

 

BAR STAFF REQUIRED FOR SPLENDOUR (19 – 22 JULY))
Applicants must hold a current and valid NSW RSA. Please email bars@splendourinthegrass.com to register your interest.

 

HEAD CHEF / SOUS CHEF

AWESOME GIG for a Super Star Head Chef or Sous Chef that wants to Step up the Ladder. Chance to join a thriving team in a busy Pub/Modern Australian style Menu. A new challenge in an exciting new location. If you are over doing the same thing day in day out then look no further…. – Take advantage of a new job in a new and exciting location where you’ll enjoy the benefits a regional role provides. – Go for a bush walk or hike on your time off. – Borrow a fishing pole from a local that you have made friends with and see what you can catch at the local spot. – Brush up on your Australian history with the premium sights and locations surrounding. If you can Jump onto transport and start straight away then we want you. This is for a Senior Role in a busy team. The Responsibility fr making sure the dishes go out the pass are of a high standard in both presentation on flavour are yours. Attitude, attention to details, passion and desire for the Industry are a must. ABOUT YOU If you are trade qualified with three or more years’ experience, and you: – Possess a strong work ethic and have excellent communication skills. – Can produce consistent quality. – Have a positive and ‘can do’ attitude. – Own traditional uniform and knives. – Have experience in quality a la carte dining. – Have a keen eye with high attention to detail. – Would like to assist with menu planning and suggestions. – This is a creative role and provides the right candidate the opportunity to work within an excellent team. The successful applicant will be a creative Chef who will receive complimentary: – Transport to and from the Venue. – Suitable single accommodation. – Meals while on shift. – Competitive hourly rate for each hour you work including Public Holiday & weekend rates. If you want to be paid for every hour you work, then this is the role for you!

 

CLICK TO APPLY

 

UBER DRIVER

Who we are: Help riders get around town by using Uber and get the fares you make each trip paid weekly into your account. Using the Uber app 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 flexibility. What you need to know: – Earn Good Money: The more you drive, the more you earn. – Flexible Schedule: Make your own schedule and drive any time; day or night. – Getting Started is Easy: Signing up is quick & easy! – Get Paid Weekly: Get earnings deposited into your bank account weekly. Requirements: You’re at least 21 years old. – You have a 4-door vehicle. – You have held a valid full driver’s licence in your state or territory for at least 12 months. – You’re listed as an insured driver for the vehicle you wish to drive. – You’re friendly and excited to earn money on your schedule! Additional Information: Anyone can drive using Uber. Remember, the best job isn’t a job – it’s driving with Uber! No car? No problem! Check out t.uber.com/marketplaceANZ for vehicle rental, leasing, and financing product offerings designed by third party providers specifically for ridesharing.

CLICK TO APPLY

 

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 Club! 19 June

Yesterday at Coffee Club we played Heads Up!

Heads Up is a great app you can download on your phone, where you have to guess the word showing on the screen (which you hold up to your forehead) from clues being given to you!

There’s lots of different categories, including accents, animals, act it out (where you can’t speak!) and just for kids (which was our favourite)!

We had lots of fun working as a team to describe and act out the words to eachother!

 

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.

 

Byron Bay Recommendations – from our Intermediate class!

Mel and Julia’s Intermediate class have been covering the subject of ‘Recommendations and Suggestions’.

In pairs or groups of three they were asked to give recommendations for Byron Bay, here’s what they suggested… 🙂

 

Marta and Juliana:

You should try a surf lesson and hiking to the lighthouse because the view it’s amazing! The best way to get around is by bike. We’d recommend sun beach Wategos, skydiving and kayak would be a good idea as well.  To drink, to talk to friends and just go out, you can go to Beach Hotel. To have breakfast you should definitely go to Kombi. September is probably the best time to visit here because there are people but not too much! Take care with sharks, kangaroos on the road, spiders in your shoes and snakes, because they can be everywhere!

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Byron’s Lighthouse, where you can spot dolphins and whales (May-October)

Shiho and Eleonora:

  • It’s probably best to go to the lighthouse and the sunrise and try to see dolphins and whales.
  • That’s well worth seeing the principal beaches like Wategos, Tallows and The Pass.
  • You should definitely see the sunset at Main Beach, where people sing and play drums.
  • The best time to visit is Spring.
  • You really must do surfing and go with kayak.
  • I’d recommend to go to the Rails at because there is live music and you can meet a lot of nice people.
  • You can go to the Gold Coast and visit the big buildings and the beaches.
  • Be careful in the jungle because there are a lot of dangerous animals.
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Sunset at Main Beach

Chihiro, Dana and Pinky:

  • I’d recommend to go surfing at Main Beach, because there are some shops and cafes near here so you can enjoy surfing with coffee. You should definitely go to Tallows Beach. You can see beautiful sun rising. There is more private than Main Beach.
  • It’s probably best time to visit in Autumn, because summer is too hot and city is too busy.  
  • You should definitely go to lighthouse. You should see sunrise in the morning and you can also watch dolphins and whales.
  • I’d recommend Beach Hotel at night. You can enjoy DJs music, a lot of drinks, and dancing. And you can see the ocean from there.
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The Beach Hotel; a great place to socialise, with views of Main Beach

Juliane and Ayaka:

I’d recommend to walk between The Pass and Wategos Beach. You should buy a bicycle, ride to The Pass, lock your bike there and walk to Wategoes. You should visit White Beach, is after Broken Head. It’s probably best to rent a car to go to White Beach.

You can use this car also to go to Yamba and Red Cliff. These places are about 2 hours driving south and you can camp there.

You really must go to Crystal Castle and Minyon Falls, Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads.

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Wategos Beach; one of Byron’s beautiful beaches

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! 18 June

Welcome to our six new students joining us at Lexis Byron Bay today!

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Koki is from Tokyo, Japan. He has just spent the past 2 years studying English in New Zealand and will now spend a year in Australia studying and working. He is really looking forward to his time here, meeting new people and experiencing new things!

Christoph is from Germany and lives near Frankfurt. He has played football for many years and also tennis for 4 years. He wants to study English as he feels it is an important language, and chose Australia for his studies as it has always been his dream to come here. After his 4 weeks at Lexis he will travel to Sydney and then New Zealand.

Theo is from Reunion Island, a region of France in the Indian Ocean (it’s closer to Australia than France!). His hobbies include skating and surfing, which he’ll be able to do plenty of in Byron Bay! He is studying Science at high school as he hopes to become a doctor one day. He is really happy to be here to improve his English and enjoy Byron’s famous waves!

Sacha is also from Reunion Island, travelling with Theo. He enjoys sports, surfing and skating. He is currently studying at High School, with English being one of his main subjects. He visited Byron Bay last year with his family and after enjoying it so much decided to come back this year to further his English and improve his surfing!

Ayumi is from Japan. She works in a vegan cafe there and is very interested in biodynamic and organic farming. Her other interests include yoga and foreign culture and languages. She is really looking forward to her time at Lexis Byron, meeting people from all different countries and learning about their cultures!

Patrick is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. He loves to go skiing in the winter and play squash in the summer, but his favourite thing is Carnival. In the future he would like to have his own carpentry business.  He will study with Lexis for 4 weeks and is hoping he’ll be able to make big improvements in his English and make lots of friends in this time; we’re sure you will!

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

Vegan Cooking – Lemon Slices! 14 June

Last week we made Lemon Slices for our Vegan Cooking activity!

We substituted butter with coconut oil and milk with almond milk to make them vegan friendly!

Everyone worked great together as a team, with everyone having a job to do.

The end results didn’t look quite like the recipe picture, but it they tasted delicious, which is the most important thing!

 

Follow the instructions below to make them at home:

Ingredients

For the base:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, softened a bit but not melted
  • 1/2 cup unflavored soy or almond milk

For the lemon curd:

  • 2/3 cup lemon juice (about 4 to 6 lemons)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch turmeric (optional, for color)
  • 3/4 cup coconut cream

For topping:

  • Powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly oil a 9 x 9 inch square baking pan.
  2. Make the base by stirring together the flour, sugar and salt together in a medium mixing bowl. Add the coconut oil and cut it in using a pastry cutter or a fork, until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in the milk to form a dough, continuing to stir or mix with your hands until it’s nice and uniform.
  3. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Place it into the oven and bake just until the edges begin to brown, about 20 minutes.
  4. While the base bakes, make the curd. Place the the lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon extract, salt, and turmeric (if using) into a small saucepan. Whisk until uniformly combined. Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk in the coconut cream. Continue to whisk the mixture constantly as it heats up. The mixture should thicken up quickly once it gets to a simmer. Cook about 1 minute more, continuing to whisk vigorously, then remove the saucepan from the heat.
  5. Once the base comes out of the oven, pour the lemon mixture over it, and smooth it out into an even layer. Return the pan to the oven and bake about 15 minutes longer. You should see a few bubbles forming in the curd by this time.
  6. Remove the pan from the oven and transfer it to a cooling rack to cool. The curd will continue to set as it cools. Once it has cooled completely and the curd has set, slice into 16 bars.
  7. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.

Recipe from: https://ohmyveggies.com/vegan-lemon-bars/#XddIFMB3S34iXpVu.99

 

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

June Table Tennis Tournament!

On Wednesday we had our monthly Table Tennis Tournament!

We started with 10 competitors and names were picked at random to decide who would compete against eachother.

The results from the first round were:

Luis VS Juliana: LUIS

Mauricio VS Asana: MAURICIO

Keigo VS Lucas: KEIGO

Rodrigo VS Chihiro: RODRIGO

Felipe VS Sarah: FELIPE

As we had an odd number going through to the semi finals one lucky player was picked at random to go straight through to the finals: FELIPE!

Luis VS Rodrigo: RODRIGO

Keigo VS Mauricio: MAURICO

The three finalists then each played against eachother to see who would get June’s title!

Felipe VS Rodrigo: FELIPE 11-8

Felipe VS Mauricio: MAURICIO 11-10

Rodrigo VS Mauricio: Mauricio 11-10

With Mauricio winning both of his games, this made him this month’s champion and winner of a 6 pack of beer!

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Well done Mauricio!

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Graduation! 15 June

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

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Rocio, from Spain, graduates from Michelle’s Pre-Intermediate class. Michelle says she has a fantastic attitude and always participated well in class activities and discussions. When she started with us at Lexis she had very little English, so should be extremely proud of all she has achieved! Best wishes for the future Rocio!

Carlos, from Spain, graduates from Michelle’s Pre-Intermediate class. He brought great enthusiasm and attitude to school every day and it was always wonderful to see his smiling face. Michelle says he worked extremely well with everyone in his class and brought much laughter to the lessons. We are glad this isn’t goodbye; we look forward to seeing you after your break Carlos!

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Yui, from Japan, graduates from Mel and Julia’s Intermediate class. Her English has improved a great deal during her 8 weeks at Lexis, with her quickly progressing from Pre-Intermediate to Intermediate. We hope you enjoyed your time in Byron and wish you well for the future Yui!

Marta, from Spain, graduates from Mel and Julia’s Intermediate class. Mel said it has been brilliant to watch her progress from Elementary and her confidence in speaking continue to grow. She also added that Marta always asks thoughtful questions to improve her knowledge of English. She got on well with all her classmates and will be missed next week! Enjoy your break Marta and we look forward to seeing you on your return!

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Isabel, from Switzerland, graduates from Claudia’s Upper Intermediate class. Claudia loved having her in class, describing her as a conscientious, hard working and dedicated student. All of her participation and contributions in class were greatly appreciated. We wish you all the best for the future Isabel!

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! 15 – 17 June

Weekend

 

WEATHER

Weather

 

SURF

Surf

 

HAPPY TRAVELS

Happy Travels

See Iain or Sarah from Happy Travels to sign up for the weekend trips! One of them is in the student lounge Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday from 12pm til 3pm, or you can pop into their store on Jonson Street!

Saturday

Mood Swing & Chevy Bass – Free gig @ Beach Hotel

Sunday

Whale watching boat trip!

 

GIGS

Gigs

FRIDAY 15
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY 9PM THE RUIINS + EAST COAST + CACTUS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY MATTHEW ARMITAGE NEW TIDE ALBUM LAUNCH
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 5PM LEIGH JAMES, 9PM PINK ZINC
BYRON BAY BREWERY 7PM BAY COLLECTIVE SESSIONS WITH JORDAN MCROBBIE BAND
FRESH, BYRON BAY 4PM SLIM PICKENS
LONE GOAT GALLERY, BYRON BAY 6PM JEREMY HAWKES CARAPACE
STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 9PM LOCAL DJS
SUN BISTRO, BYRON BAY 7PM HAYLEY GRAC
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY JESSE MORRIS BAND
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 9PM ADAM HARPAZ
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6.30PM PHIL & TILLY

SATURDAY 16
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY 9PM SUNROSE + SEASIDE
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY TAYLOR
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 9PM MOOD SWING & CHEVY BASS
BYRON BAY BREWERY 7PM MALCURA
BYRON THEATRE 10.00AM BOTANICAL ART WORKSHOP WITH JESSIE ROSE FORD 7.30PM STOLEN BY JANE HARRISON: NATIONAL THEATRE OF PARRAMATTA
STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 9PM LOCAL DJS
SUN BISTRO, BYRON BAY 6PM OPEN MIC
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY JEZ MEAD FEAT. VINNIE LADUCE
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 9PM LIVE DJS
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6.30PM PHIL & TILLY, INO PIO

SUNDAY 17
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY DAN HANNAFORD
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY HELL & WHISKEY
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 4.30PM EPIC, 8PM MOHNDOO
BYRON BAY BREWERY 6PM PETER TOSH TRIBUTE SHOW BY ANDREW TOSH
BYRON GOLF CLUB 2PM LIVE MUSIC
SUN BISTRO, BYRON 5PM GRACE & BEAU DU
TREEHOUSE, BYRON 2PM WOODFIRED SOUNDSFOLK JAZZ FESTIVAL FEAT. SCOTT HILDEBRAND, WOLFGANG MICHAEL, SOPHIE OZARD, RIKI EKETONE AND EL DORADO
FEAT. DIEGO ZARAGOZA AND WARREN EARL

 

MARKETS

Friday

Mullumbimby Farmers Market

 

Saturday

Mullumbimby Market

Bangalow Farmers Market

Lismore Farmers Market

Blue Knob Farmers Market

 

Sunday

Ballina Market

Lismore Carboot Market

 

 

CINEMA – @ PIGHOUSE FLICKS

Friday 15th Jun

Crooked House1:30pm
Tully3:45pm
Breath5:45pm
Deadpool 28:00pm

Saturday 16th Jun

Breath11:15am
Tully1:30pm
Crooked House3:30pm
Deadpool 25:45pm
Breath8:00pm

Sunday 17th Jun

The Death of Stalin11:15am
Tully1:30pm
Breath3:30pm
Deadpool 25:45pm

 

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Jobs! 13 June

Jobs

 

CASUAL CAFE ALL ROUNDER

A restaurant in Byron Bay is seeking a casual Cafe All-rounder (up to 25 hours per week) to join our team. To be considered for this role you should: – Be available at least 1 day at weekends. – Have at least 1 year of experience as a Cafe All-rounder. – Have the right to work in Australia.

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QUALIFIED BAKER / PASTRY CHEF

About the business: Almond Road Bakery prides itself on its ethos of providing Artisan Bread products naturally crafted without additives or preservatives . About the role: We are searching for an experienced baker or pastry chef who can bring further creativity to our team. Skills and experience: At least 2-3 years experience with sourdoughs, hand molding and shaping breads • Strong knowledge of deck ovens and baking • Controlling mixing processes of sourdough and yeast dough Folding and rolling pastry dough on the shetter • Experienced in croissant • Sound knowledge in weighing ingredients for different type of bread and pastry • Strong work ethic • The ability to work in a fast paced environment • Strong leadership skills.

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HEAD CHEF

Bang Bang Byron Bay is a brand new south east Asian restaurant located in the heart of town. Our 180-200 seat restaurant aims to provide a new culinary experience for locals and holiday makers alike. With a focus on elegant yet informal dining, the space is fitted with an open kitchen and leather booth seating well suited to a menu designed for sharing. The restaurant also offers a fully-equipped bar where talented bar tenders whisk up beautifully considered cocktails to funky sounds late into the night. Our ever expanding hospitality group comprises an array of renowned venues, including fine and causal dining, located in Noosa Heads, Brisbane and Byron Bay. We are seeking a highly skilled head chef to join our team and help to ensure our latest venture goes off with a bang. An attractive salary and profit sharing package will ensure your efforts are proportionally rewarded. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years experience in south east Asian cuisine. Perhaps you’re a motivated sous chef ready to make your mark as head chef in this new and exciting venture. Job tasks and responsibilities:  Develop inspiring menus from the best of what south east Asia has to offer. – Build and recruit a new team from the ground up; develop a positive working environment. – Source fresh, seasonal produce. – Buying, costing and working with suppliers. – Lead and manage kitchen staff while working within KPI’s. – Manage food quality, portion control and presentation. Skills and experience: – Proven experience, knowledge and skill in south east Asian cuisine. – Proven experience managing a fast-paced kitchen successfully. – Attention to detail and quality control. – Understanding of costing and profits. If you are after a sea change this is it! Enjoy working by the beautiful beaches of iconic Byron Bay.

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UBER DRIVER

Help riders get around town by using Uber and get the fares you make each trip paid weekly into your account. Using the Uber app 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 flexibility. What you need to know: – Earn Good Money: The more you drive, the more you earn. – Flexible Schedule: Make your own schedule and drive any time; day or night. – Getting Started is Easy: Signing up is quick & easy! – Get Paid Weekly: Get earnings deposited into your bank account weekly. Requirements:  You’re at least 21 years old. – You have a 4-door vehicle. – You have held a valid full driver’s licence in your state or territory for at least 12 months. – You’re listed as an insured driver for the vehicle you wish to drive. – You’re friendly and excited to earn money on your schedule! Additional Information: Anyone can drive using Uber. Remember, the best job isn’t a job – it’s driving with Uber! No car? No problem! Check out t.uber.com/marketplaceANZ for vehicle rental, leasing, and financing product offerings designed by third party providers specifically for ridesharing.

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Casino Royale! 8 June

Last Friday we had a Casino afternoon here at Lexis Byron Bay!

Lexis Noosa kindly lent us their poker mat & chips and here at Lexis Byron we got a new roulette wheel for the occasion!

At one end of the table we had Jeff leading the Poker Tournament,

and at the other I was in charge of Roulette, with Dana doing an excellent job as the dealer.

All of our students had been given vouchers to exchange for $100 worth of chips, with the person finishing with the most winning a 6 pack of beer!

Our poker players attempted to keep their poker faces by wearing sunglasses, but couldn’t keep serious for long enough!

Crisps and nuts were provided to keep the students energy up, and they also had brigadeiro (traditional Brazilian desert) which they had made during their Options class!

The poker tournament was going on for quite some time, so as the only two players left with chips Luis and Lucas decided to share the winners prize:

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The afternoon was great fun and I’m already looking forward to doing it again soon!

 

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.

End of Cambridge Sausage Sizzle! 7 June

Last Thursday our two Cambridge classes (Cambridge Advanced and Cambridge First) finished their 12 weeks of studies!

To help them celebrate we put on a Sausage Sizzle for all of our Lexis students.

It was a beautiful winters day so everyone was able to enjoy their free lunch out in the sunshine!

Thank you to our lovely students Gabriela and Miyu for helping out <3

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! 12 June

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

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Ikhyeon is from Korea. His hobbies include travelling and being in nature. He is interested in surfing and looking forward to learning whilst in Byron Bay! He has been studying nursing for the past 2 years and has 2 more years left of study before he can start working in a hospital. He is excited to be here improving his English and making new friends from many different countries!

Aya (Ayaka) is from Japan. Her biggest passions are golf and yoga. She traveled to India to study yoga for a month, but regrets that she was not able to speak English and communicate with more people, that is what brings her here to Lexis Byron Bay! When she returned to Japan she was teaching yoga, and when she returns again she would like to extend her classes to foreign travellers. She is hoping to find work and travel around Australia, using her new English skills along the way!

Jinyapa (nickname Pinky!) is from Thailand. She enjoys travelling and exercising. She is a trained yoga instructor, but will also do a course here in Byron Bay so she can then become an international yoga teacher; for this she is wanting to improve her English first. She chose Byron Bay for her studies because of it’s healthy lifestyle, friendly people and beautiful surroundings!

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! 8 June

Congratulations and farewell to our five General English students graduating from Lexis Byron Bay today!

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Hinano, from Japan, graduates from Mel’s Intermediate class. Her English skills have improved greatly since starting at Lexis 12 weeks ago. Her participation and attitude in class was always much appreciated by her teacher Mel. Good luck for the future Hinano, we hope you continue to practice your new language!

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Felipe, from Chile, graduates from Claudia’s Upper Intermediate class. It has been wonderful having Felipe here with us at Lexis over the past year. He has worked hard throughout this time and always been a pleasure to talk to. We wish you the very best for the future and hope to see you again one day!

Elmedina, from Switzerland, graduates from Claudia’s Upper Intermediate class. She has been a hard-working student, who’s efforts have paid off with her improving in all areas of her English during her short time at Lexis. We hope you enjoyed your time in Byron Bay and wish you all the best for the future!

Laurene, from France, graduates from Claudia’s Upper Intermediate class. It has been a pleasure having her here at Lexis and I personally loved having her come along to the out of class activities; she was always willing to give everything a go with a positive attitude and sense of humour! Claudia says her enthusiasm really contributed to a good class atmosphere and she has been fantastic to teach. Well done on all your efforts and graduating with an A grade! We’ll miss you Laurene!

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Yuri, from Brazil, graduates from Kristy’s Elementary class. He has only been with us a short 2 weeks but it was lovely to have met him! Kristy says his enthusiasm and persistence to speak the language has made him a real pleasure to teach, and also helped him to learn quickly. His hard work and efforts paid off with him graduating with an A grade! Well done Yuri! Enjoy your time in Portugal!

 

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.

Cambridge Graduation! Paul’s FCE Class! 7 June

Well done to our Cambridge students for completing their 12 weeks of study!!

We have loved having you all here at Lexis Byron the past 3 months!

Good luck with your remaining exams ❤

Paul’s Cambridge First class: Manuel, Celine, Anthony, teacher Paul, Patrick, Miyu, Gabriela, Sandra, Yves, Rieko, Xenia and Merce

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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.

Cambridge Graduation! Josie’s CAE Class! 7 June

Well done to our Cambridge students for completing their 12 weeks of study!!

We have loved having you all here at Lexis Byron the past 3 months!

Good luck with your remaining exams <3

Josie’s Cambridge Advanced class: Alex, teacher Josie, Benoit, Judit, Noe, Cristiano, Martin, Tanja, Luciana, Marie and Virginie

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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 Club! 5 June

Tuesday was a little chilly here today in Byron, but perfect weather for a nice warm coffee!

Keigo and Asana chose to have their mochas soup style!

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 We had great fun playing Coffee Club favourite, Uno, out of the cold!!

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 Long Weekend! 8 – 11 June

Weekend

WEATHER

Weather

 

SURF

Surf

 

HAPPY TRAVELS

Happy Travels

See Iain or Sarah from Happy Travels to sign up for the weekend trips! One of them is in the student lounge Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday from 12pm til 3pm, or you can pop into their store on Jonson Street!

Saturday

Festival of the Stone Music Festival

Buy your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/festival-of-the-stone-byron-bay-2018-tickets-45574050211

Sunday

 

Kayaking with Dolphins (with a chance of seeing whales!)

 

 

GIGS

Gigs

FRIDAY 8
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY GABRIELLA COHEN, MORETON, SOPHIE OZARD, BABE RAINBOW DJS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY RUMBLEFISH
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 5PM BEN WALSH, 9PM LIME CORDIALE
BYRON THEATRE 7PM BYRON BALLET GALA – COPPELIA (EXCERPT), RAVEL’S BOLERO & DON QUIXOTE PAS DE DEUX
BYRON BAY BREWERY 8PM REILLY FITZALAN + GUESTS
HEART SPACE WAREHOUSE, BYRON BAY WORLD OCEAN DAY WITH 7PM MANOA AND BOATKEEPER
LUSCIOUS FOODS, BYRON BAY 6PM IS MUSIC OF MANOA
STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 9PM UPSTAIRS DJ KYLE WALKER, 9.30PM JARRAH DAVIDSON DUO, 9PM LOCAL DJS
SUN BISTRO, BYRON BAY 7PM JOSH LEE HAMILTON
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 9PM JEREMY COSTA

SATURDAY 9
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY BLEACH GIRLS, LIQUID FACE, CAKES
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY LITTLE BILLIE
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 9PM FONZAIUS
BYRON THEATRE 2PM & 7PM BYRON BALLET GALA – COPPELIA (EXCERPT), RAVEL’S BOLERO & DON QUIXOTE PAS DE DEUX
BYRON BAY BREWERY 7PM MARSHALL O’KELL
STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 9PM UPSTAIRS DJ, 9.30PM JAMES SCOTT
SUN BISTRO, BYRON BAY 6PM OPEN MIC
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY 7.30PM DPT
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 9PM LIVE DJS

SUNDAY 10
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY SPIT SYNDICATE, TURQUOISE PRINCE, EMPH & TREATS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY BROADFOOT
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 4.30PM MADISON KAT, 8PM DJ DAVE DAWG
BYRON GOLF CLUB 2PM LIVE MUSIC
SUN BISTRO, BYRON BAY 5PM JAMES SCOTT
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY SUNDAY SESSION DJS LUNCHLATE DJ DANGEROUS COBRA
& DJEROME

MONDAY 11
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY DAN CLARK
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY JAMIE ASHFORTH
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 4’20 SOUND REGGAE
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 8PM REGGAE AFTER PARTY

 

MARKETS

Friday

Mullumbimby Farmers Market

 

Saturday

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

 

 

CINEMA

Friday 8th Jun

Tully1:30pm
Crooked House3:30pm
Breath5:45pm
Avengers: Infinity War8:00pm

Saturday 9th Jun

Breath11:15am
The Death of Stalin1:30pm
Tully3:45pm
Crooked House5:45pm
Breath8:00pm

Sunday 10th Jun

Tully11:15am
Breath1:15pm
Crooked House3:30pm
Breath5:45pm
Tully8:00pm

Monday 11th Jun

Breath11:15am
Crooked House1:30pm
The Death of Stalin3:45pm
Tully6:00pm
Breath8:00pm

 

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Jobs! 6 June

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MAINTENANCE CLEANER

  • Casual Part Time in Byron
  • 6:30am starts, Mon – Fri.
  • Aprox 4 hrs per shift.

Must be fit, pool experience and reliable. Call  0435780627 on Saturdays only between 9:30am and 2pm.

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COOK / CHEF

Busy Byron Bay cafe is looking for a full time chef/cook. Must have a strong background in cooking breakfast and working grill and cold larder. Shifts are mainly days with one night per week. We are looking for someone who can commit to at least six months of employment and can legally work in Australia.

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WAITSTAFF

Casual Work For Busy Indian Restaurant In Byron Bay. We are currently seeking for a Wait Staff. Interested applicants may contact Rahul 0433 433 524.

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NANNY NEEDED

To register and apply for this job and others like it please go to

https://www.weneedananny.com.au/creg.html

We are Americans in Byron for a writing holiday and looking for a conscientious, fun, loving nanny to look after our 11-month-old son on a part-time basis in June 2018 (until about July 4 or July 10). He is a happy, fun-loving boy, and just needs lots of play-time, walks, naps, and bottles… and that’s about it! We will be staying in Suffolk Park, just a few blocks from the beach. You would need to be able to get to and from our house, but wouldn’t need a car for the actual position. We are looking for someone who can be flexible with hours — some days 9-4pm, others 12-5pm, about four days per week — and some evenings for babysitting would be a plus (although he’s sleeping at this time, so you just need to listen for him!). The rate would be about 21/hour for nannying, negotiable for babysitting. Please email with your experience and mobile number if interested and I will call you in the next couple days. Thanks

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MASSAGE THERAPIST

Massage Therapist 100% flexible work to suit you. Ripple is a national mobile massage and beauty company and we are busy and expanding our teams. A fantastic opportunity now exists as a Massage Therapist, offering $70 per hour. Successful applicants will possess the following – Minimum Certificate IV in Massage, exceptional customer service skills, some weekend availability, professional and 100% reliable, passionate about their work. Position involves massage therapy and customer service. If you would like to join our vibrant team and work for Australia’s premier mobile service please apply now online – https://www.ripplemassage.com.au/about-us/employment-ripple-massage/

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BEAUTY THERAPIST

Beauty Therapist 100% flexible work to suit you. Ripple is a national mobile massage and beauty company and we are busy and expanding our teams. A fantastic opportunity now exists as a Beauty Therapist, offering $70 per hour. Successful applicants will possess the following – Minimum Certificate IV, exceptional customer service skills, some weekend availability, professional and 100% reliable, passionate about their work. Position involves massage therapy and customer service. If you would like to join our vibrant team and work for Australia’s premier mobile service please apply now via https://www.ripplemassage.com.au/about-us/employment-ripple-massage/

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CARPENTER

Your new company: Hays Recruitment is currently seeking trade qualified carpenters to assist well-established local building contractors within the Byron Bay & Ballina regions. Your new role: You will be completing various carpentry duties including cladding, hoarding, fix out, finishing and framing.
The majority of our projects are within the residential and commercial sector which includes fit out, new builds, alterations and repairs. What you’ll need to succeed
It’s vital the successful candidate holds a carpentry trade certificate, a white card qualification, their own tools and transport, and are able to provide an updated resume with a matching reference from their last employer. What you’ll get in return
Great rates of pay are available on a weekly pay basis
The potential for ongoing work in the Northern NSW and Southern Gold Coast regions.
Positive and fruitful experience with reliable construction organisations. What you need to do now: If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call Brooke Georgeff on (07) 5561 1716.

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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.

Volleyball! 1 June

Last Friday we had a Volleyball match in the garden!

The sun was shining and the temperature was beautiful for a winters day!

We were joined by a friendly dog who we were then able to reunite with his concerned owners through the powers of social media!

As we only had 6 players they decided to share the winners 6 pack so they could all enjoy a beer together post match!

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! 4 June

Welcome to our two new students joining us at Lexis Byron Bay today!

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Chihiro is from Japan. She studied Tourism at University and is particularly interested in hospitality. She is here to improve her English so she can work in a hotel and talk with tourists from many different countries. She enjoys going out for drinks with her friends, relaxing at the beach and snowboarding! She chose Byron for her studies after seeing pictures of our beautiful beaches and nature <3

Juliana is from Brazil. She wants to improve her English so she is able to find work here in Australia and make friends from all over the world. She is a Spanish and Portuguese teacher, and has also studied Philosophy. She enjoys listening to music, spending time with friends, learning new things and travelling!

 

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.