Wooohooooo! Check out these happy winners!
First prize for Camila and Josefina! Enjoy Nimbin and Kayaking with Dolphins!
Hinako and Nami in 2nd place, they both won a ticket to the Aborigunal Dream Time festival next month!
Ayumi and Gabi will be set for the weekend winning the 3rd prize!
WOW and just like that, it is the end of another month.. What a great month it has been! Here is a look back at all of the fun we have had in May!
The wonderful Suzy taught her last yoga class before going on maternity leave. We welcomed our new teacher Jimmy.
Coffee club continued to make us all laugh every Tuesday.
Alejandro was May’s table tennis champion.. Who will it be in June?
I was so impressed by your artistic skills when we painted pot plants.
I always look forward to our afternoons down at the soccer field.. Also I love the support from everyone that comes down to cheer us on! Next month we will claim the trophy back!
Sushi making was fun.. Thanks to Nana and Ai for saving us from a rice disaster!
We had a wonderful Friday afternoon enjoying the sun and hitting the waves on the body boards!
More artistic talent expressed in boomerang painting!
We all had a great boogie for Salsa and Sangria.
Mmmmmmm and that yummy afternoon we had cooking with chocolate and Hongki and Nana’s fantastic cookies.. HAHAHA
And finally all of the amazing weekend activities thanks to Byron Bay Tour Co. and Happy Travels
Cant wait to see what June has in store!
Thursday afternoon’s activity was The Photo Scavenger Hunt!
Students were given the following list of 25 things to snap photos of around Byron Bay. By 4.30pm they were asked to submit their 5 best photos from the list and they would be judged on their creativity, humour and photography skills.
We had some amazing prizes up for grabs thanks to Happy Travels and Byron Bay Tour Company. 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes included a kayaking with dolphins tour, a Nimbin trip, 2x tickets to the Aboriginal Dream Time Festival next month and beer & wine.
We had some amazing entries.. but the top 3 were exceptional!
I was so impressed how you managed to include multiple things from the list in all of your photos. I love your wigs and hats, you look like you had so much fun!
A photo of you on a surfboard, wearing an outrageous hat!
A photo of you on a playground, wearing an outrageous hat!
A photo with something that represents Byron Bay, whilst still wearing an outrageous hat!
(This one made me laugh.. a lot) A photo of you with a happy Grandpa, who also happens to be a very Australian looking man, admiring a native Australia tree, whilst wearing another outrageous hat!!
A photo of you under an umbrella, and talking on a public phone, whilst still wearing the outrageous hats!!
Your photos are beautiful! Well done girls!
A photo with a friendly dog
A photo with you and the most Australian looking man
A photo of you on a public phone
A photo of you admiring some street art
WOW!! A photo of you doing a yoga pose on the beach
A photo with something that represents Byron Bay
A photo of you enjoying a street performer
A photo of you admiring some street art
A photo of you admiring an Australian bird
A photo of you with a rainbow
Special mention to all these other great entires. It was a hard task to judge! Thank you to everyone who got involved. I hope you had as much fun taking the photos as I had receiving them 🙂
Check out the activities we have planned exclusively for our Lexis students in June!
Joining the activities is a great way to make new friends, practice your English in a social environment , and of course have fun!!
Throughout the month we always have a variety of different activities, with a mix of sports, cooking and craft, so there’s something for everyone!
We have free Yoga with Jimmy every Monday at 2pm– in Room 8.
We continue our Coffee Club on Tuesday’s at 2pm; join me for coffee, Tim Tams, games and conversations!
GIL (Guided Individual Learning) runs every day 2-3pm in Room 8. Come along to get help with anything from homework to vocabulary to writing your resume.
Teacher Kristy runs a free Guided Meditation on Wednesday morning between 8-8:30am in room 8. (Except for Wednesday 12th, as the class room will be occupied)
We continue our friendly Soccer Match with Byron Bay English Language School (BBELS) every second Wednesday at 3:30pm. Meet in front of the school around 3pm and we can all walk down to the soccer field together. Help us claim back the trophy!
We have a couple craft-ernoon activities for you to make something special for a loved one or something you can keep to remember your time here at Lexis. Jewellery Making on Thursday June 6th and Hand Made Gift Cards on Friday 21st June. Everything will be supplied but you are welcome to bring along your own materials to use if you wish.
On Wednesday 12th June Join Yuka for a very special one off High Intensity Interval Training Pilates Class in room 8. One hour that is sure to get the blood flowing and get you warmed up on a chilly winters afternoon.
On Thursday 13th June come along and try a variety of Aussie food – from lamingtons to vegemite sandwiches. You might just surprise yourself by what you enjoy.
Thursday 14th May we have another Table Tennis Tournament with fantastic prizes for the winner of course!
I am really looking forward to Baking Koala Cupcakes on Thursday 20th and then Making Pizzas the following Thursday 27th. YUMMMMM!
We also have our 1 Hour Surf Lesson for $25 on Wednesday 26th and on the last Friday of the month we will have a hit of backyard cricket and some fun playing Garden Games.
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We also have some INCREDIBLE weekend activities to get involved with thanks to Byron Bay Touring Company and Happy Travels! Make sure you see Dee or Mark to sign up.
Have a fantastic June everyone!!
On Wednesday our Intermediate and FCE class went to Palace Cinema to watch the movie 2040.
It was about a journey to explore what the planet would look like by the year 2040 while focusing on what is happening now. From the movie we found that there are lots of solutions such as marine permaculture, shared energy, renewable energy, balanced agriculture and female empowerment and education.
We strongly recommend everyone to watch 2040 because it is such a good movie to learn about how we can contribute to a bright future.
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HAPPY TRAVELS & BYRON BAY TOURING COMPANY
GIGS
MARKETS
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CINEMA
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We recently spoke with six of our students here at Lexis Byron Bay, to ask them a few questions about their part-time jobs. We found out where they work, what they like about their jobs and working in Byron and also, what their dream jobs would be…
Arriving in a new place, meeting new people, starting school as well as having to find a job can be difficult! Thanks to these students, we have some tips for our current and future students, to help with the headache of finding a job. Thanks to Judith, Leo, Ania, Maria, Pedro and Lucas for the tips and positive vibes! 😉
WAS IT HARD TO FIND YOUR JOB AND WHAT DID YOU DO TO GET IT?
WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR OTHER STUDENTS LOOKING FOR WORK?
Don’t forget to check our blog every Wednesday for a list of the latest jobs advertised online for Byron! 🙂
Missed out on our first jobs blog? See it here 😉
If you need help writing your resume you can go to GIL any day between 2-3pm in room 8 then email to: adminbyron@lexisenglish.com and we can print 10 free copies every day for you 🙂
RSL Lifecare Suffolk Park NSW
Casual/Temporary
RSL LifeCare have an exciting opportunity available for an enthusiastic and vibrant person interested in joining our recreation team at Patrick Bugden VC Gardens.
You will ideally have a certificate in Leisure and Lifestyle and some experience working with older people. In addition to this we require for you to have a positive attitude, lots of energy and intermediate computer skills.
We are looking for someone who wants to make a difference to the quality of life of our residents, is innovative, creative and prepared to create personalised programs to enhance physical and cognitive activity.
We offer a positive, creative and supportive environment.
Essential:
Desirable:
About the business
Cherry Street Sports Club located in beautiful Ballina has been newly renovated and our business is expanding fast. We promote a positive team environment whilst giving our members and guests the best customer service.
About the role
Our ideal candidate will have exceptional communication and multitasking skills as they will be required to greet and sign in members and guests upon entrance, take queries via phone and email and also perform some marketing duties.
Benefits and perks
Cherry Street Sports promotes ongoing training and support to help you grow your career. This position has the potential for part time employment for the right applicant. Our EA Agreement also has other benefits above the award for long term employees.
Skills and experience
As you will be the first face our members and guests are greeted with, a friendly personality, attention to detail and multitasking will be a must.
The ideal candidate:
*Must be available nights, weekends and public holidays
*Hold a current RSA certification and be able to deal with conflict situations
*Have exceptional customer service and communication skills
*Be able to handle queries and complaints via phone, email and general correspondence
* Have professional presentation and grooming
*Publisher, word and excel experience will be highly regarded
*Marketing and/or club or hotel experience highly regarded
BDR Stainless is currently looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Trade Assist/Labourer to join our Metal Fabrication/Installation team on-site in Lismore for approx. 16 weeks with the possibility of an extension or continuous work after the initial completion of the first phase.
To be successful you will need to have:
If this sounds like you and your looking to join a great team apply by forwarding a current copy of your resume immediately to john.edge@bdrstainless.com.au.
Welcome to our 2 new students joining us at Lexis Byron Bay today!
Jina is from Korea. She lives in Ballina and works at the sushi shop in the shopping center. She studied cooking in Korea and has catered for weddings and big events. When she was 8 years old she came to Australia with her family and had a great time, this is the reason she wanted to come back. Jina wants to improve her English so she can communicate with people from all over the world.
Nathalia is from Brazil. She enjoys playing tennis and watching movies. She decided to study in Australia because she loves this country and the beautiful nature. She is lucky to have a friend who has been living here for 6 years, so while she is in Byron Bay she is staying with her. She hopes to improve her English before she reruns to Brazil to continue her studies.
Hey Lexis Legends
This weekend some of the students went in search of Dolphins with Cape Byron Kayaks….
The trip started off with kayak lessons and safety training…
The students set off on their Kayaks, cruising along the coastline of Byron Bay…..
and this is what they saw …
Turtles and Dolphins .. Spectacular
Loads of chill time out there haha !! Not much paddling guys LOL!! 😉
Simon enjoying the famous Australian Tim Tam 😉
A big thank you to Cape Byron Kayaks for this awesome experience and for the amazing photos.
Congratulations and farewell to our two lovely students graduating Lexis Byron Bay today!
Talita, from Brazil, graduates from Michelle’s Upper Intermediate class. What a journey you have had here at Lexis. You’ve come such a long way and you should be very proud of what you have achieved. It is very sad to say farewell but we know exciting times are ahead for you. From everyone at Lexis, we wish you well and we are all going to miss you!
Enrique, from Norway, graduates from, Adrienne’s Pre-Intermediate class. It has been wonderful having you as a student here at Lexis. It is always a pleasure to have a conversation with you and we will all miss your happy face. Enjoy your trip to Bali, please come back and visit us.
Ana Carolina, from … , graduates from Kristy’s Intermediate class. You’re such a kind and enthusiastic person, you have been amazing at encouraging other students and we will all miss you around here. We wish you all the very best for your future, please keep in contact <3
Simon, from Switzerland, graduates from Michelle’s Upper Intermediate class. It has been fantastic having you at Lexis. With your hard work and diligence you have improved your English in all areas and you should be very proud. We will miss your quick wit and participation in all activities. Enjoy your time now travelling. All the best.
Rafael, from Brazil, graduates from Michelle’s Upper intermediate class. We will all miss your charisma and your bleached beard! You are such an easy-going, friendly student and you should be proud of how much your English has improved in all areas. Take care, and all the very best.
Charlotte, from France, graduates from Michelle’s Upper Intermediate class. It has been amazing to have your participation in class and in all activities. You have been such a diligent and focused student and we have seen your English and particularly your grammar improve, you should be very proud of yourself! All the best for your future.
Lisa, from Switzerland, graduates from Michelle’s Upper Intermediate class. We hope you enjoyed your time here at Lexis, it has been great watching you progress. You are a dedicated student and always show enthusiasm in your learning pathways! Enjoy the rest of your travels around Australia and take care.
Tommaso, from Italy, graduates from Michelle’s Upper Intermediate class. Your friendly personality and great sense of humour will be missed here at Lexis. You have worked well in class over the past four weeks and as a result you have really improved in all areas of English. Enjoy your time in New Zealand, stay warm.
Jvana, from Switzerland, graduates from Michelle’s Upper Intermediate class. You have been a wonderful student and a really lovely person to get to know. You have come along way during your time here at Lexis and you should be proud of how much you have improved. Thank you for all your hard work. You will be missed, especially by Lexis soccer team. Enjoy the rest of your travels around Australia, all the best.
Ainhoa on her first day
Ainhoa, from Spain graduates from Claudia’s Upper Intermediate class. Your hard work and enthusiasm to class has really paid off and you should be proud of how much your English has improved. All the best with your future enjoy your holiday 🙂
Yesterday afternoon we all managed to give ourselves a belly ache by over indulging on the chocolate treats that we created.
We started off by making chocolate brownies following this simple recipe:
Ingredients
Recipe
Tallita enjoying cleaning up, a little bit too much.
We also decided to give chocolate chip biscuits a go. All was going well..
Until it was time to take them out of the oven..
Something had gone slightly wrong and we had managed to create one giant cookie pancake.. HAHAHA!
Luckily it still tasted delicious and we all managed to laugh at our epic fail.
With the left over chocolate, we made MORE chocolate biscuits that we shared with everyone in the student kitchen.
What an absolutely delicious afternoon. I hope you have all recovered from the belly aches and sugar highs!
Yesterday afternoon we had our highly anticipated re-match against BBELS.
When we played last time it was a disappointing loss for Lexis. After a close game, BBELS scored the winning goal in the final 5 minute tiebreaker.
Enrique was our designated captain for yesterdays game. He took it upon himself to get us motivated by practicing a New Zealand haka. The haka is a type of ancient Māori war dance traditionally used on the battlefield, as well as when groups came together in peace. You will often see New Zealand sports team perform a haka before a game.
Great enthusiasm from the students! I had stitches from laughing so hard!
