We had our weekly Coffee Club today at Lexis Byron Bay! ☕
And we have our nice little routine down pat these days!
What we do:
It’s a safe and fun environment to practice your English skills and to meet new people 🙂
If you want to join us next week Coffee Club is on Monday 2pm and Tuesday 11.30am!
Raphael is from Bayonne in the South-West of France, he is 18 years old and he headed straight to Australia after finishing high school in France. He arrived in Byron Bay in November 2016 and stayed until March. He’s now headed to Bundaberg to do his farm work, so that he can save up for more travelling around Australia. Raphael joined us an an intermediate speaker and on leaving he achieved an overall A in his Upper Intermediate class. Raphael is sorely missed here at Lexis. Who will DJ for our parties and BBQs now? I’m sure Cheeky Monkeys is missing its most regular customer too.
Raphael has answered some questions for us about his time at Lexis.
Why did you choose Byron Bay?
I remember the evening I spent with my mother in France, choosing the destination for my gap year. Originally, I decided the USA, but then I found a video about surfing in Australia – which made me fall in love with Byron Bay: the best place to surf in Australia! For me Byron is the perfect place for me: small, peaceful, joyful, good waves, no big buildings, but lots of bars to party all week!
Raphael on his very first day of school
What were your weaknesses in English before you came to Australia?
My major weakness in English when I arrived here were – everything! English was my weakness. But more seriously – it was my ability to understand the first time what someone told me. I had to make them repeat 3 or 4 times. Now I can see how far my English has come. Now I can understand films without subtitles easily!
Tell me about your teachers and your classes.
What is it like living in our onsite Accommodation?
BBSA is now like my home. I met people from all around the world and I learnt about lots of different cultures. The best moments spent were the Christmas dinner, when we cooked Hamburgers, the sushi parties with the Japaneses people, the dinner tortillas with the Spanish guys, the spaghetti party with the Swiss people.Yes you’ve understood, all the best moments are around food!
What were your favourite things to do in Byron?
The best times were all the parties with my bro Tito [See last week’s happy student blog!] and all the others who are like my international family, the days of hangovers when we were all regretting going out the night before. But the best activity was surfing by far. All the surf sessions spent with Hiro, Nil, Pol, Tito and all the others were the time of my life.
What is your most magical moment in Byron?
I remember a time I was surfing at the Pass during sunset, catching one of the best waves I ever caught. The sun was going down in front of me, the reflection of the sun making the water yellow and orange, I’ll remember this all my life I think. I understood how peaceful life can be; in front of me, it was like the most beautiful painting I’ve ever seen: a colorful sunset on the beach. At my right there were people taking pictures and I had a strange feeling that made me understand you have to enjoy the moment with your eyes rather through your phone. Yes I know it sounds very philosophical, but for me happiness is about little things like this.
What is your advice for people who are thinking about enrolling at Lexis Byron Bay?
My advice for people who are thinking about enrolling at Lexis Byron Bay is: Go for it!!! I am 100% sure you’ll not regret it, you will make so much progress with your English, furthermore, there are good activities everyday and lovely people to spend time with.
Raphael graduating – how far he has come!
What does the future hold for you now?
My plans after my farm work are to keep traveling around Australia, then Bali and maybe New Zealand, before coming back to France and going to university
. Australia gave me the taste of travel, so I’d like to go in each country in Europe to keep discovering new cultures and people. I also want to go to Kenya and South America too! I want a life of adventure and travel, my nightmare is to be trapped in a routine with my job, Byron Bay has given me a taste of paradise and now I want to keep exploring.
Raphael of to explore the world!
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.
Tito is from Switzerland – the small village of Malvaglia. He arrived in Byron Bay 6 months ago and enrolled at Lexis, starting in the Upper Intermediate class. After several months studying General English, he went travelling round Australia in his van, with friends he had met at Lexis. He traveled down the East Coast, into the outback and finally to Sydney, before returning to Byron. He is now knuckling down to study for his Cambridge Advanced Qualification. Tito has become part of the furniture here at Lexis Byron Bay; you will often find him waxing his surfboard, skulking around reception looking for Tim Tams or involved in a heated table tennis match. Tito is a fantastic student and a pleasure to have at school, he is loved by fellow students and teachers alike.
I decided to interview Tito to find out a bit more about his experience here.
Why did you choose Byron Bay?
I chose Byron because I didn’t want to live in a big town with all the hustle and bustle – I wanted to live in a small town – here with the waves I can find peace, enjoying the sunny weather and the fresh sea air. I think I would to define Byron Bay as an open minded and multi-cultural place.
What were your weaknesses in English before you came to Australia?
I was a little bit rusty in everything concerning grammar – for this reason it was essential to go on a formal English course. Being here for 6 months, using the language has become natural – I think it is a process which takes time, but you can really see your improvements by being fully immersed in a situation where the use of this language is required.
Tell me about your teachers and your classes.
I have been enrolled in upper intermediate and then advanced, where I had the opportunity to meet the amazing teachers Claudia and Josie – Claudia is an extremely knowledgeable teacher and I liked her way of explaining a lot of grammar rules which before were difficult for me to understand. Whereas Josie is the most motivating teacher that I have ever had and it’s a great pleasure to learn such a challenging syllabus with a teacher who makes it seem so easy and enjoyable.
What is it like living in our onsite Accommodation?
It’s an extremely comfortable and familiar place to live – there is a very sociable environment, it is very easy to make friends and as soon as you arrive you become part of the onsite family. It is always possible to go out of your room and hang around in the common area, seeing all of your friends. Since my arrival I’ve met a lot of gregarious people with whom I have organised many dinners, for example the Easter Sunday dinner where almost all the residents (50 people) cooked delicious dishes to share in a friendly and pleasant environment. Many students from around the world made different dishes from their home countries. I made a pizza from scratch, inspired by my Swiss Italian heritage – so tasty.
What is your favourite activity that we run here?
The most attractive activity is undoubtedly the table tennis tournament, where only the student with the best skills can win the title and of course the beer. It is always full of cheering crowds, the competition gets very heated. Romain is better than me, so he usually wins, but I win second place, which is also an impressive accolade. Don’t worry if you think you are not going to win, we will still share the beer with you!
What are your favourite things to do in Byron?
Most days I enjoy spending my time at the beach, surfing, sunbathing and playing beach games such as Frisbee and Volleyball. It is wonderful to live and study right on the beach. I will never forget the time when a dolphin passed right under my surfboard, what a breathtaking moment! I often see dolphins when surfing, during the Summer it is as common as seeing bushturkeys. You also can’t leave Byron without experiencing the nightlife of this delightful town; Sticky Wicket, Lala land, The Rails and of course Cheeky Monkey’s are all lovely pubs/clubs where you can meet local people and share drinks and great discussions with your friends. A warning though: Do not abuse alcohol; otherwise you will pay the consequences the next day at school!
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Yesterday the students painted boomerangs with teacher Kristy!
This is always a fun and relaxing way to spend the afternoon, especially when it’s raining outside as it was yesterday!
Congratulations and Farewell to our Cambridge students! After 10 weeks of studying their time at Lexis Byron Bay has come to an end!
Well done for all your hard work and getting through your exams. We wish you the very best with your results and for the future!
Paul’s CAE1 Class: Alessia, Louise, Lea Tine, Millan, Valeria, Cheyenne, Myuri, Marc, Estelle, Philippe and Romain!
Josie’s CAE2 Class: Sara Anna, Olaf, Jenny, Raphael, Livia, Zora, Ramona C, Ana, Pascal, Ramona T and Nadia!
Claudia’s FCE Class: Amelie, Jade, Haruki, Cosmo, Christopher, Mayumi, Luca, Maito, Izabel, Fuka, Ayumi, Eliane, Maria Elena and Sakiko!
Congratulations to our 9 students who graduated from their General English courses last week!
Carola is from Italy and graduates from Mel’s Intermediate class. She worked very hard during her 8 weeks at Lexis and progressed from from Pre-Intermediate up to Intermediate with a grade A! She was a delightful contribution to the classroom environment with her lovely personality and smile. Good luck for the future!
Leo is from Switzerland and graduates from Mel’s Intermediate class. He was a pleasure to have in class, with his positive attitude and his encouragement to get his classmates speaking. During his 4 weeks with Lexis his English skills improved in all areas but particularly in his fluency. We will miss your great sense of humor and wish you all the best for the future!
Julie is from Korea and graduates from Ellie’s IELT’s class. She was a very competent student and picked up the English language quickly. She was a pleasure to have in the class and will be missed. We wish you all the best for the future!
Sam is from Belgium and graduates from Ellie’s IELTs class. He has a great attitude to learning and worked very hard during his 8 weeks at Lexis Byron Bay. He was a pleasure to have in class and many of the out of class activities! He picked up the language very quickly and we’re sure he’ll continue to improve this on his travels around Australia. Have a great time!
Angel is from Spain and graduates from Ellie’s IELTs class. He studied very hard during his 4 weeks at Lexis and picked up and applied new vocabulary very effectively. He was great to have in class and during activities, always a pleasure to speak with! We wish you the very best for the future!
Hiroki is from Japan and graduates from Kathleen’s Upper Intermediate class. He has been a valued student and and always participated in class with enthusiasm and a good humour. In his 25 weeks with Lexis Byron Bay he has improved greatly in all areas and his grammar and vocabulary knowledge are particularly good! We wish you the very best!
Gina is from Switzerland and graduates from Kathleen’s Upper Intermediate class. She has a great ability to learn new grammar and vocabulary quickly and accurately apply them to speaking and writing. Her class participation was marvelous; she was able to discuss a wide range of subjects in depth and fluency and with a great respect for her classmates. We wish you all the best, you will be missed!
Ann-Katrin is from Germany and graduates from Kathleen’s Upper Intermediate class.In her 2 weeks at Lexis she made a great impact in class with her enthusiasm to express her ideas and use her new vocabulary studied in class! We will miss your lovely smile and wish you all the best for the future!
Kanae is from Japan and graduates from Kristy’s Pre-Intermediate class. Her English grammar, speaking and writing have all improved since she started Lexis 8 weeks ago. She is always great to have a conversation with and has been friendly and helpful to her classmates. She has been a pleasure to have in class and during activities, you will very much be missed!
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.
Welcome to our eleven new students joining us at Lexis Byron Bay today!
Consuelo is from Chile and has four sisters and one brother (one of them being Valentina who also joins us at Lexis today!). Her interests include tourism and the environment; she loves everything related to nature and enjoys going on treks and camping. She chose to study English in Byron Bay as her parents recommended it after a trip here last year!
Valentina is from Chile and lives 1 hour away from the capital, Santiago. She became an architect last year and loves visiting different cities to see the architecture there. She wants to improve her English to help her meet new people on her travels!
Alexandra is from Switzerland but this year moved to Shanghai with her boyfriend. Her main hobbies are diving and travelling. She hopes to find work in Shanghai and this is why it is important to her to improve her English, so she can then speak with people from lots of different countries!
Robert is from Spain and has just transferred here from Lexis Noosa where he was doing the PET course. He chose to study in Byron Bay because of the lifestyle here!
Adriano is from Brazil and enjoys playing football and with his model airplanes. He loves art and is a painter. He chose to come to Byron Bay to study English as he has a lot of friends who have come here and said how amazing it is!
Sayaka is from Japan and enjoys travelling, shopping and walking. She wants to improve her English as she likes the language and it will allow her to talk to more people. Once she has finished her studies she would like to get a job that involves her speaking English!
Mauricio is from Brazil and has just transferred here from Lexis Perth. He had a great time there but wanted to see more of Australia and had heard what a beautiful place Byron is!
Isabelle is from Germany and enjoys all sports, including running, swimming and judo. She also plays the piano and loves to read. She is currently studying Philosophy and Art History. She is wanting to improve her English skills so she can publish her essays in English and one day become a international philosopher!
Nicole is from Switzerland and lives in the Southern part where they speak Italian. She has just graduated from school and is now taking a year out before starting university. Before coming to Byron Bay she completed a 4 week intensive course at bartenders school. She wants to improve her English as it’s an international language that will permit her to talk to people from all around the world!
Hanna is from Korea and enjoys to travel. She chose to study in Byron Bay because of the beautiful beaches and weather!
Minjeon Kim is from Korea and has given herself the English name Jessi. She enjoys music, sleeping and eating! She loves Byron Bay and it’s warm weather and is looking forward to studying English here!
Last Friday we ended the week with a game of beach volleyball!!
Half the activity was spent figuring out how to put up the net! Good team work guys 🙂
Once that was done the fun began!
It was a beautiful hot and sunny day, so luckily the sea was nearby for everyone to cool off!!
Perfect way to start the weekend!! Hope you all had a good one 🙂
WEATHER
SURF
GIG GUIDE
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON THE STRIDES, DROP LEGS, 4’20’ SOUND, SALT BRAINS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM WANDERING EYES
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM LEIGH JAMES 9PM PINK ZINC
BYRON BREWERY 6PM LGBTI CABARET
STICKY WICKET 9PM LOCAL DJS
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM SQUEAK LEMAIRE
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM SHAG ROCK
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM STEPHEN LOVELIGHT
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM HAYLEY GRACE
BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM DAN CLARK
BANGALOW A&I HALL 7.30PM LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON LOVE DANCE, DRO CAREY, THE POSSE, DREEMS, DJS OI, RIFRAF, DAD BOD, WEBBER
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM DAVE ORR BAND
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 3PM BYRON VIBES
BYRON THEATRE 1PM NO MAN’S LAND SCREENING
BYRON BREWERY 7PM PACIFIC HEART WITH ELENA B WILLIAMS, ANDREA KIRWIN & TOM FRANCIS
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ JAMIE
THOM GALLERY, BYRON 2PM CONCHITA CARAMBANO EXHIBITION OPENING
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM PALM WINE AMBASSADORS KULCHAJAM
BYRON A&I 7PM MAPSTONE, MARK RIDOUT & THE RHYTHM, PETER HUNT
BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM CHRIS ARONSTEN
BANGALOW A&I HALL 7.30PM LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON JESSE PUMPHREY
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM BUNYA
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM LISA HUNT 8PM SAFARI DJS
BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM GREG LYON & THE HIP OPERATION
BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE 6PM HARMONIC SPACES & SONIC TEMPLE
BYRON THEATRE 1PM THE TEMPEST SCREENING
LONE GOAT GALLERY, BYRON 2PM DAVID SPARKES TALKS
BYRON FRESH 7PM SLIM PICKENS
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 12.30PM DJ EVA J & FRIENDS
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM CHRIS ARONSTEN
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ BYRON BREWERY
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The Plateau Market at Alstonville
Today Elyse’s Upper Intermediate class put on a Fashion Show for their unit on ‘Fashions and Trends’!
They split into groups to create outfits for their models out of newspaper.
The outcome can only be described as impressive!
The models took turns to walk the catwalk and the other members of their group then used adjectives to describe the outfits and explain the thought behind them.
The team of judges then discussed who should walk away as the winner. Tito and Maxime made some very good and thoughtful points on how they had come to their decision.
The vote was unanimous and the crown went to………..
Marta!!! Congratulations 🙂
All outfits and commentary were fantastic though! Great work everyone!!
Despite the very hot weather and pull of the beach we still had a handful of people hang around for coffee club!
We enjoyed Tim Tams, card games and conversations!
Janine is from Switzerland and is in her last of six weeks here at Lexis Byron Bay. She has clearly been studying hard because this week she achieved 100% on her weekly progress test! Well done Janine!
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We had two sessions of Coffee Lounge today – one in the morning and one in the afternoon. At the morning session, we played Aussie Heads which requires asking questions to discover the identity of the card stuck to your forehead!
It is a great game to help practice English by both asking questions, giving clues to other players, and guessing the right English word for your card. Everyone did really well with asking the right questions to discover their identity, even with the more difficult cards such as ‘Aussie Dollar’, ‘Great Barrier Reef’ and ‘Sandcastle’.
In the afternoon we played Lexis Jenga, which is just like normal Jenga but with a question written on each tile which the student answered when they had pulled it out.
The questions help the students to learn some more English words and phrases, and encourage speaking to explain their answers. It is also a great game to help get to know each other – today we found out that Myuri likes to dance in the shower, Mayumi’s favourite movie is Titanic, and Yuki would make everyone visit Japan if he ruled the world!
Some students come along to Coffee Lounge for the conversation, others come for the TimTams…Roman and Pol are definitely here for the TimTams and would do just about anything for one of those biscuits!
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It’s the first day of NOVEMBER and we have an exciting month of activities planned in the mornings and afternoons especially for our Lexis students!
Every Monday you can stretch out and relax doing Yoga with Stef in the garden from 11-12 and with Fee in Room 8 from 2:15 to 3:15.
On Tuesdays we have Coffee Lounge, which gives our students the opportunity to practice their English and get to know each other while enjoying great coffee and yummy TimTams!
On Wednesdays we will start the month with a 1-hour Surf Lesson for our students who want to learn to surf in Byron Bay. The following week we have Boomerang Painting for the morning activity and Beer Tasting in the afternoon. Then there is Skateboarding with Flavio, Flamenco Dance with Alba and we finish off the month with a Poker Tournament!
Every second Thursday we have Job Club for those students looking for work in Byron Bay and wanting extra help with writing their resume, preparing for interviews and applying for jobs. This week we will run a Table Tennis Tournament to see who this month’s Lexis Champion is, and on the other Thursday in November we will have a round of Pizza and Pictionary in the morning and Mindfulness Meditation with Chloe in the afternoon.
On Fridays we start the month with baking Anzac biscuits at Aussie Cooking, followed by Volleyball in the garden or at the beach the next Friday. Then we have Slacklining in the morning and our next match against the SAE College at the Soccer Challenge on the 18th. To finish off the month and the Cambridge course, we have the End of Cambridge BBQ.
GIL (Guided Individual Learning) runs every day from 12-1pm and 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!
Don’t forget that you can book your 3-hour surf lessons with us anytime at Reception for just $50!
Have a great month!
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Welcome to the ten new starters at Lexis Byron Bay this week!
Thais is from Brazil and has never studied English before! She decided to come to Australia to learn the language at Lexis Byron Bay.
Jenny is from Korea and is one of five in her family, including her parents, a sister and a brother. She likes listening to music, watching movies, nature, the beach and speaking with people from different countries. She first learnt English in the Philippines where she studied for two months, but she would like to improve her grammar, vocabulary and writing skills. She chose to study English in Australia because in the future she would like to work in the USA as a Photoshop editor.
Leonardo is from Brazil. He came to Australia to visit his brother who also lives in Byron Bay. He hopes to improve his English while studying at Lexis Byron Bay for the next three months.
Alessia is from Switzerland. She enjoys travel, sport, spending time with friends and reading books. She works as an Office Assistant in a plastering company. She wants to learn English because she believes it is an important language to know for travelling around the world. She chose to study in Australia because it is very different to Switzerland. She is looknig forward to her experience in Byron Bay!
Jin is from Korea and is one of four in his family, including his father, mother and younger brother. He enjoys playing table tennis and weightlifting. He worked as a telecommunications engineer in Korea with an Australia Shipbuilding Supervisor. This colleague inspired him to travel to Australia to follow his dream of working in shipbuilding and improving his English, which is why he is here at Lexis Byron Bay. After his studies, he plans to work on a farm to get his second year visa and in the future hopes to work for a yacht building company.
Sarah is from Switzerland and is the middle child, with an older brother and a younger brother. In the Winter she likes to go skiing and snowboarding, and in the Summer she enjoys hiking, swimming and relaxing at the beach. She works in a job that she likes, in childcare at a home for children with disabilities. She chose to study at Lexis Byron Bay to improve her English because it will make it easier to travel and speak with people from all over the world. She plans to go diving and surfing in Australia and hopes to see many beautiful places while she is here.
Maria is from Switzerland and is one of four in her family, with her mother, father and younger sister. She enjoys playing sports and keeping fit with Crossfit five times per week. She is interested in organic and healthy food, so she feels that Byron Bay is the right place for her! She has been working with children as a Social Worker for the past eight years and loves her job. She chose to study English in Australia because of the beautiful and interesting nature here. Her plans for the future are to travel and collect moments, not things!
Deborah is from Switzerland and lives with her mother, father and older brother. She enjoys spending time with friends and playing ‘floorball‘ (similar to hockey). She completed her apprenticeship in business two years ago and has since been working for an insurance company. She now wants to improve her English skills so she can take an exam back in Switzerland. Some of her friends recommended Australia as a good country in which to learn English and she chose to come to Byron Bay because it is a small town and a beautiful place. When she returns to Switzerland, she plans to study to become a teacher.
Min Kyou is from Korea and has been living with his wife in Australia. He likes to go fishing and his favourite place is at Brunswick Heads. He met his wife in Australia and, though they didn’t expect to live here, they have now been here for a long time! He is hoping to get a business visa and to work in Byron Bay, and is looking forward to settling down here.
Maylis is from Paris, France and is the youngest of three siblings, with an older brother and an older sister. She likes to travel, go running and climbing, and works in a bank as a Customer Service Advisor. She decided to study in Australia because she wants to improve her English and it gave her a great excuse to travel! She plans to stay here for three months before travelling to New Zealand for another two months.
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This morning we played a game of Pictionary while also enjoying some pizza!
Pictionary is a game where one person from each team picks a card with a list of words on it. They then have to draw a picture of this word and the other person on their has to guess what it is before the timer runs out. The teams take in turns rolling the die to move forward on the board, and the first team to reach the end wins.
There were some great drawings and very close competition between the three teams! Bruna and Nozomi raced through the board, with Saya and Othman close behind for much of the game. Erika and Yuri were left behind and were not feeling hopeful, but they made a quick comeback just in time and joined Bruna and Nozomi at the finish line! With two teams on the last square, the race was on to draw and guess the winning picture (which was of a sun). The three teams all started drawing and within a couple of seconds all three teams were yelling the answer! So in the end, the result was a tie between Bruna and Nozomi’s team, and Erika and Yuri’s team.
Everyone had fun trying to guess their partner’s drawings and eating the free pizza while learning new English words. 🙂
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Today is Coffee Lounge day!
This morning we enjoyed our coffee and TimTams while playing a game of Charades to practice our English.
We took it in turns acting out different actions and activities and everyone had to try to guess what we were acting out! For example, in the photos above you can see Bruna acting out “washing an elephant” and Saya acting out “milking a cow”. It was a lot of fun and a great opportunity to learn new English words and phrases.
In the afternoon we played a game called ‘Paper Telephone’, a different version of the game Telephone (also known as Secret Whispers, Grapevine and many other names, depending on where in the world you play this game!).
The students took turns – the first writes a sentence, the next draws a picture for that sentence and then the next writes a sentence for that picture, and so on. Each person can only see the previous person’s addition (i.e. they can only see the one picture or sentence that the person before them contributed).
By the time the paper had gone around the group once, the sentence and pictures were quite drastically different from where they started! For example…
…two cats sleeping in a tree ends up as two cats chilling out on the grass (after going through changes including sitting in a tree, fighting, playing and scratching the ground – sounds like a standard day for a cat really!). The other examples have a guy surfing in a rabbit costume turning into a koala surfing on his board, and unicorns flying over clouds became two cows inside a cloud!
It was a funny way to practice and learn more English words while enjoying the coffee, TimTams and good company!
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WEATHER
SURF
GIG GUIDE
Friday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – SONS OF THE EAST, THE MELTING CAPS, HOLLOW COVE
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM WALLFLOWER MEADOWS
BEACH HOTEL – 5PM DU’EAST DUO 9PM DUBMARINE
BYRON BREWERY – 2.30PM BREWERS CIRCUS
BYRON THEATRE – 12.30PM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL
PIGHOUSE FLICKS – 8PM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM NICOLE BROPHY
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM SQUEAK LEMAIRE
LONE GOAT GALLERY – 6PM WIND WATER EARTH
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM RACHEL BY THE STREAM
KULCHAJAM – 8PM ARMADREDDON
SUN BISTRO – 5PM JESSE MORRIS
PIZZA PARADISO – 6.30PM HOLLY TAPP
Saturday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – FEELING DAVE, THE VIOLENT MONKS, GOON ON THE ROCKS
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM CHRIS COOK BAND
BEACH HOTEL – 9PM RHYTHM & CUTLOOSE
BYRON BREWERY – 2PM KATIA DEMEESTER 7PM MICKA SCENE
BYRON ARTISAN MARKET – 5PM HAYLEY GRACE
BYRON THEATRE – 11AM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL 7.30PM THE BENTLEY EFFECT
PIGHOUSE FLICKS – 8PM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM OOZ
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM DJ JAMIE
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM TAYLOR
PIZZA PARADISO – 6.30PM LUKE YEAMAN
Sunday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – DAN HANNAFORD
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM RAGGA JUMP
BEACH HOTEL – 4.30PM LATE FOR WOODSTOCK 8PM TOUCH SENSITIVE + GUESTS
CLARKES BEACH – 7AM BYRON LIGHTHOUSE RUN
MAIN BEACH – 10AM SEASIDE SCAVANGE
BYRON THEATRE – 11.30PM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL
PIGHOUSE FLICKS – 8PM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL
BYRON BREWERY – 2.30PM DJ SUT
BYRON GOLF CLUB – 4PM OOZ
TREEHOUSE – 2PM SUNDAY DJS
SUN BISTRO – 5PM CHRIS ARONSTEN
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
EVENTS
Byron Lighthouse Run – Sunday, 7am
Now in their 10th year, you can do a 10km run or a 6km walk and all proceeds go to charity!
Byron Bay Film Festival
The 10th Byron Bay International Film Festival (BBFF) runs for 10 days across multiple venues from Friday 14th October- Sunday 23rd October 2016. AACTA Awards accredited BBFF is a platform for outstanding independent film talent, showcasing a uniquely rich and diverse program of entertaining, inspiring and thought provoking films.
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Today we got into the kitchen to do some Thai Cooking.
We cooked up a Thai Green Curry, in both the morning and afternoon sessions, and it was delicious!
The students learnt many new words and phrases to do with cooking (such as ‘grater‘, ‘to drain‘ and ‘ladle‘) and the ingredients we used (for example, ‘water chestnuts‘, ‘kaffir lime leaves‘, and for Othman who had never heard of it before, ‘tofu‘).
In the afternoon we even had a trained chef help us out! Lear is a student at Lexis but is also an excellent chef so he taught us a few tricks with frying tofu, juicing limes and chopping chillies!
Here is the recipe for anyone who wants to try this at home…
Ingredients
| Oil | 300g tofu |
| 4cm piece of ginger | 200g sliced water chestnuts |
| ½ lemongrass stalk | 1 small broccoli |
| 240g Thai green curry paste | 150g baby corn |
| 500ml coconut milk | 250g snow peas |
| 500ml vegetable stock | 250g bean sprouts |
| 2-3 kaffir lime leaves | 1/3 cup chopped salted peanuts |
| 4 tsp sugar | 1 small red chilli |
| Juice from 2 limes | 250g rice noodles |
Method
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WWOOFERS WANTED/PAID WORK/BYRON BAY
Volunteer/paid position if you are interested to be around Byron Bay , required to help out for housekeeping, general duties, washing dishes, preparing food, some light gardening and other light duties, in exchange for all food and accommodation. Required for 16 hours per week for all your food and accommodation plus 5 hours per week paid at $20 dollars per hour. The property has a long beautiful creek frontage with swimming holes and plenty of forest, gardens to explore in spare time. Healthy delicious vegan food provided. Unlimited internet, lifts to town and beach provided each day. Plenty of free time to explore the area, and the many beautiful nearby national parks and beaches. Located 20 minutes to Byron Bay and 5 minutes to the beach. Please send an email if you are interested with info and availability
LOOKING FOR CLEANER
Looking for an experienced cleaner to join our team. You must have eyes for details, be fast, reliable, and have your own Vehicle. Need to be available mornings and weekends. This position would suit a backpacker or a student, min stay 3 months. Send me a text with your experience 0423537923
HELPER WANTED/BYRON BAY
Helper wanted for farm stay/ housekeeping, general duties, washing dishes, cleaning floors, preparing food, washing windows, other light duties, in exchange for all food and accommodation. Work is 2 and a half hrs per day , for your own clean and comfortable room with own bathroom attached, and vegetarian food provided. Beautiful property close to Byron Bay. Lots of free time to explore the beautiful beaches and national parks. Please send an email with info about yourself to flowersrlovely16@gmail.com
CASUAL FRONT AND BACK OF HOUSE STAFF
Two Positions Available: Front of house (cashier/waiting staff) & Back of House (food prep/production) Type: On-call, Casual Compensation: Dependent on experience. Koobideh serves tasty Persian food and drink in the Byron Bay area and beyond. We operate at different markets, festivals, and private events. We are looking to fill two different positions – one for front of house, and one for back of house. If you have experience working in a high volume/fast paced hospitality setting, then we’d love to hear from you! Must have own transportation as we move around for events. INTERESTED CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL COVER LETTER AND CV TO: HELLO@KOOBIDEH.COM.AU. PLEASE SPECIFY WHICH POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to send us an email. To find out more about KOOBIDEH please visit: http://koobideh.com.au/.We look forward to hearing from you!
ITALIAN BAKER
Cercasi panettiere e/o pasticcere Italiano, possibilimente del Centro/Sud, con esperienza in produzione di pani tipici regionali, e con un forte interesse nelle tradizioni gastronomiche regionali. Essenziale la disponibilita’ a lavorare di notte alcuni giorni alla settimana. Onesto, affidabile, disponibile, energetico, e capace di lavorare in gruppo o da solo. Il lavoro consiste in panificazione (ore per lo piu’ notturne), manifattura di dolci e pasticceria, pulizia e mantenimento del materiale e posto di lavoro. La ditta e’ una piccola impresa di famiglia che si sta espandendo rapidamente nella regione di Byron Bay, e le ore e il salario aumenteranno progressivamente con la crescita dell’attivita’, e possibilita’ di sponsorizzazione per la persona giusta. Astenersi perditempo.
PERSON TO ASSIST
Male quadriplegic, personal care and h’work, 2-3 morns pw 7-11am.
Email mattharcla@gmail.com
PAID POSITION AS A FACE-TO-FACE FUNDRAISER
Work with our team fundraising for rainforest charities. Experience preferred but not essential as training is provided.
Phone 0455 443 166 or email work@therainforestproject.org
TEMP KITCHEN HAND FOR PRIVATE WELLNESS RETREAT
We are looking for an experienced (with references) kitchen hand to assist at our private wellness retreat located in an estate close to Byron Bay. You will be a fast worker and available for about 4 hours per day for between 10-14 November. You will be working with a great bunch of people in a beautiful estate in a large and well equipped commercial kitchen (with commercial dishwasher). Tasks will include serving, cleaning up, dishes, and helping with any food prep if required.
FRASER ISLAND TAG ALONG TOURS
Been to Fraser Island yet? We have an awesome opportunity here for you. Come and volunteer as camp assistants with the largest tag-along 4wd tour on Fraser Island and one of the largest adventure companies in Australia. Seeking happy and hard workers for 2 or 3 weeks minimum to maintain campsites, a bit of cooking and assisting guides. Includes food, accommodation, free tours and time to explore . We are a dynamic company and require people who can work with direction and with fellow volunteers to make the campers experience comfortable and enjoyable. Must be hard working, a few cooking skills help, happy to be outdoors and have a good sense of humour. Oh and must be able to count to 10 😉 If interested please email me asap with a few details about yourself, and I will try to get back to you a soon as I can. If I haven’t replied to your response my apologies but I am really busy and if I’m on the island I often don’t have phone signal. Cheers 🙂
NANNY WANTED
18 hours per week sole charge nanny for a 2 year old. Mid-week daytime hours only. Experienced a must and qualifications preferred. Must have current first aid and working with children’s checks. Job in Mullumbimby hinterland 25 mins to Byron. Must have car and driver’s license. $20 per hour. Spanish speaking a bonus. Email only don’t call, information about yourself thanks.
BACK PACKER TRAVEL AGENT
Greyhound Wicked Travel in Byron Bay is now HIRING. Have you travelled the East Coast? Have you got experience in Sales/Fundraising/Promoting? Fancy living and working in Byron Bay? We are an ever expanding team looking to recruit new members to be trained up for our summer season. We offer a brilliant wage, with rewards for our top sellers. If you are a self-motivated individual, can work well in a team and enjoy working towards targets – we have a position for you. To apply – please send a text to 0404679711 with your name, nationality and a short introduction to yourself. Successful candidates will receive a telephone interview – and then we will take it from there.
DOG MINDER NEEDED FOR REGULAR DAYCARE!
I have a lovely border collie x kelpie dog called Sophie who would love a companion 3 days/week when I’m working in the office. I live in Alstonville and work in Byron Bay, so anywhere in between is convenient. Sophie is desexed, vaccinated, wormed, very gentle by nature and loves socialising with other dogs but she is also a good jumper, so a high fence is a must. Please get in touch if you would be able to keep Sophie company in your own home during the day on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of each week.
COME AND WORK IN A FUN, VIBRANT CIRCUS CENTRE!
Café Barista / Circus Coach 15+ hours Fri & Sat- café & circus coaching. Flying Trapeze Coaches For summer work. Experience essential. Cleaner Approx 10 hours / week Job
Descriptions at www.circusarts.com.au/employment
FRENCH CREPES MAKER NEEDED FOR MUSIC FESTIVAL (CHRISTMAS PERIOD)
We are looking for crepes maker cook with experience in high volumes. You will be capable to do your prep and know how to do crepes on two hot plates at the same times. Please send us your CV and experience. Good salary for the right applicant.
SOUS CHEF
If you are nuts about our beer, crazy about customer service, and passionate about hospitality, this could be your next exciting endeavour. The Byron Bay brewing Co. is home to the highly awarded Byron Bay range of beers. We are currently on the hunt for an experienced and creative Sous Chef to join our team. To be successful in this role you will be pro-active, an innovator, and have the ability to support the head chef and motivate a highly capable kitchen team. Reporting to the Head Chef, some of your key responsibilities will include: – Menu development and implementation, displaying creativity and passion for food – Maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of all kitchen operations – Successfully managing, motivating and developing a kitchen brigade – Managing and monitoring financial budgets, food and labour costs and other expenses – Ensuring communication between the kitchen and the floor is excellent. This dynamic role will suit an individual who can bring with them creativity, flair and flexibility, and a genuine passion in providing a consistently high quality experience for your customers. In return you will be provided with a unique opportunity to develop your hospitality career within the venue and more broadly within Lion. We can also offer you: – Above award remuneration and bonus structure – Genuine Work/Life balance – Generous staff discount on delicious beers – Huge potential for career advancement within the wider Lion network – The chance to work in one of the most beautiful locations in Australia. If you think you are perfect for this role then please apply including a cover letter on why you’re the ideal candidate.
RECEPTIONIST
We are looking for a receptionist for our busy holiday park in the heart of Byron Bay. Duties include but are not limited to: telephone enquiries, advance holiday bookings, guest services, monitoring house keepers, cash handling. The position offers 25 to 30 hours per week and will involve weekend work. Although it is a casual position we are looking for a person willing to give a long term commitment. jodie@firstsunholidaypark.com.au
PART TIME NANNY
Wanted – A nanny to be registered with the nanny pilot program. MUST have qualifications in childcare, police checks, working with children checks, senior first aid, anaphylaxis training AND be willing to get your own insurance. DO NOT contact without these or undertaking these. If no childcare qualification then must have extensive nanny experience and may be considered but not preferred. MUST have experience minimum 2 years in childcare environment. Must be experienced with 1-3 age group. Hours most likely 12-16 a week over 2-3 days mid-week. Pay $27 qualified $25 non-qualified per hour. Location Suffolk Park, Byron Bay. Light cleaning and food handling. Start asap. YOU MUST go through the government agency nanny pilot program application process and screening. LOOKING FOR someone healthy living, happy positive and that enjoys working with children. Email for first contact only.
FUN SALES JOB IN BYRON BAY
Greyhound Wicked Travel is Australia’s fastest growing backpacker travel agency, we have 3 stores in prime locations around Byron Bay CBD and we are looking for an exciting, motivated individual who can become part of our friendly sales team. In this job you will be trained to sell backpacker tours from Byron Bay to Cairns with all the stops in between, so experience on the East Coast is preferred. The pay rate $24 per hour on weekdays and $39 on weekends. We have a great bonus structure and free trips on offer for those who meet sales targets. We also offer sponsorship visa’s to those who excel in the company if they wish to stay long term. What do you need to apply? (These are preferred but not essential): • 3+ months left on working holiday visa • Must be fluent in English speaking, reading & writing • Experience in Sales, Promotion, fundraising, marketing, recruitment • East Coast experience is a bonus (Fraser Island, Whitsundays, Skydive, Barrier Reef) • A positive, can-do attitude & the ability to work well as part of a team When, Where & How? Trials are currently being held THIS WEEK in store -Apply Now! Please TEXT your Name/Nationality + WHY you think you will be perfect for the job to 0423472139 and i will call you to arrange an in-store interview. Toby
CHEF
Experienced & qualified for Fig Tree Restaurant.
ASSISTANT NIGHT AUDITOR
With its stylish design and architecture, the multi award winning Byron at Byron Resort and Spa is inspired by its pristine surroundings. Set within a stunning subtropical rainforest. The Byron at Byron Resort provides an idyllic escape in a relaxed atmosphere whilst offering all the special touches. Our guests enjoy exceptional service, great food and wine, all with a smile. Self-rated as five star, The Byron at Byron is regarded as the industry leader in both the Byron Bay region and amongst other similar high standard properties within Australia. We are currently seeking applicants for the role of full-time Assistant Night Auditor to be part of our dedicated and professional Front Office team for an immediate start. Essential Requirements of the successful candidate: – Previous night audit/front office experience – Enthusiasm for delivering exceptional levels of guest service and building rapport – Sound knowledge of Maxial or a similar PMS and Microsoft Office programs – Strong team player – Ability to multi-task and prioritise – Very high standard of personal presentation – Availability and willingness to work nights, which will include weekends and Public Holidays – 10pm to 6am – Must hold or be willing to obtain an RSA. The right candidate will be a leader with a “can do” positive attitude who leads from the front! Only applicants with previous experience in a similar role should apply. The Byron at Byron is an equal opportunities employer. To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. For further information, please contact: Human Resources – The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa 02 6639 2152 or hr@thebyronatbyron.com.au
VICTORIA’S: BREAKFAST CHEF
Breakfast chef required.
Please phone Rae on 0427228886
F+H JEWELLERY – WORK EXPERIENCE FOR PREMIUM FASHION BRAND
F+H Jewellery is quickly forging a reputation as Australia’s tough-luxe jewellery brand, with a focus on creating original modern designs with a strong clean-lined aesthetic. We are currently searching for an enthusiastic individual for a work experience role to assist in our office in Byron Bay working directly with owner & director, Sharona Harris. This is an amazing opportunity for anyone wanting to gain experience working with a premium fashion brand. REQUIREMENTS: – Great attention to detail – A passion for fashion, celebrity and influencer news – Basic computer skills (own laptop also required) – Ability to learn new tasks quickly – Any marketing, photography or social media experience will be highly regarded. HOURS: This role would be for Wednesday & Thursday 10am – 2pm. To apply for this position email with your resume and cover letter.
BARISTA/SANDWICH HAND
Must be experienced in coffee, part-time position.
Apply in person at Village Bakehouse (next to IGA Sunrise) Byron
PIZZA/PASTA CHEF
Full time & part time positions available in busy Suffolk Park restaurant for enthusiastic and experienced cooks / chefs. Opportunity to join a happy team.
Call 0422208428 or email resume to byronpizza@gmail.com
EXPERIENCED CHEF & SOUS CHEF
Full time, for Treehouse Restaurant.
Dan 0466885358
EXPERIENCED RELIABLE, VEGETARIAN COOK
Required for busy Retreat Centre. References and an interest in Yoga are essential.
Please email resume to operations@byronyoga.com
UBERX DRIVER PARTNER
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 other opportunities. 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: If you have previous employment experience in transportation (such as a delivery driver, driver, professional driver, driving job, truck driver, heavy and tractor-trailer driver, cdl truck driver, class a or class b driver, local truck driver, company truck driver, taxi driver, taxi chauffeur, cab driver, cab chauffeur, taxi cab driver, transit bus driver, bus driver, coach bus driver, bus operator, shuttle driver, bus chauffeur) you might also consider partnering with Uber and earn great money. We also welcome drivers who have worked with other peer-to-peer ridesharing or driving networks like Lyft, Sidecar, Deliv, Postmates, Roadie. Our driver partners come from all backgrounds and industries ranging from traditional driving and transportation industries to other industries.
EXPERIENCED CHAUFFEUR
F/T and P/T contract basis. Must have authorised private hire vehicle driver licence & excellent customer service background.
Resumes to: reservations@ luxurytransfers.com.au
GOOD DRIVERS WANTED NOW
Shifts avail for taxis & hire cars. Training provided. Min 12 month Aust Licence required.
Email: info@byronbaytaxis.com
MAINTENANCE MANAGER
With its stylish design and architecture, the multi award winning Byron at Byron Resort and Spa is inspired by its pristine surroundings. Set within a stunning subtropical rainforest. The Byron at Byron Resort provides an idyllic escape in a relaxed atmosphere whilst offering all the special touches. Our guests enjoy exceptional service, great food and wine, all with a smile. Located just a five minute drive south of the township of Byron Bay, The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa offers an opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Maintenance Manager to join our professional team delivering the highest level of service, standards and attention to detail. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for providing the guests with a secure, comfortable environment by maintaining the hotel’s assets through ongoing preventive maintenance programs, and ensuring that all mechanical systems are operating in accordance with resort policies and procedures, and according to government laws and regulations. Duties include: – Maintain facilities and equipment by conducting inspections on a regular basis to determine need and extent of service, equipment required, type of operation, and maintenance needed – Keep all mechanical, electrical, and structural blueprints and diagrams up to date; maintain library of parts lists, maintenance manuals, reference books, catalogues, etc. – Assign work orders by priority, delegate duties and supervise quality of work – Prepare a preventive maintenance program and follow in order to reduce the possibility of equipment breakdown, and the resulting need for emergency repairs – Respond to guest complaints and department service requests efficiently – Achieve the best price and suitability of products by appropriately selecting from available contractors and vendors – Assist in preparing the operating budget for engineering, recommend items to be included in the resort’s capital budget and adhere to the approved budget – Providing assistance with day-to-day property maintenance to satisfy guest expectations whilst ensuring highest quality results in a timely manner. Skills and Experience Requirements: – Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook – Experience and understanding of Property Preventive Maintenance Programs – Very good presentation, communication and interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail – Ability to train and mentor maintenance support employees – Significant level of drive and initiative in maintenance, ground and landscaping activities – A calm and positive attitude while working under pressure – Trade qualifications and 5 years’ experience in a management role preferably within the hospitality industry. All applicants must have full working rights in Australia to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. To apply please forward a cover letter and resume to: hr@thebyronatbyron.com.au. The Byron at Byron is an equal opportunities employer.
PART TIME MARKETING / GRAPHIC DESIGN ROLE
Byron Bay Detox is a family run natural health company that has been manufacturing and supplying wellness products throughout Australia and New Zealand for over 12 years. Sales channels that support the business are national and state based distributors, wholesalers plus an e-commerce store. Due to strong growth and recent expansion, Byron Bay Detox now seeks a part-time Graphic Design / Marketing Intern to join the team based in Byron Bay. Must be able to work autonomously, effectively and be flexible with work schedules. Potential full-time employment opportunity after successful completion of internship. Your responsibilities: – Responsible for your own as well as collaborative projects within the sales and marketing function – Design and edit of print and online material, including newsletter ads, catalogues, brochures, flyers and product packaging – Website banners and other digital images/assets – Shop design and branding – Social Media Management – Blog posts; conduct, edit and publish interviews with collaborators – Liaise with distributors and clients. The successful candidate will have: – Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite – Understanding of B2B marketing – Understanding of Google Analytics, AdWords and Social Media platforms – Some experience using Mailchimp – Excellent content writing skills – Understanding of SEO and content marketing – Web video production, filming/editing highly regarded but not essential – A positive attitude, self-motivated with strong work ethic – Degree qualified or currently studying Graphics Design or Marketing is highly regarded – Industry and product knowledge in the natural health and wellness space desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will be offered: – A part time internship, 2 days a week – Hands on role with the opportunity to put your creative ideas to market – Great opportunity to include a Marketing and Graphic Design role on your CV – Join a reputable company in the marketing team with exposure to a fast growing industry. If you think you’ve got what it takes, submit your CV and cover letter via the APPLY NOW button or email to detox@byronbaydetox.com.au
CHEF DE PARTIE
TARGA Restaurant on Marvell st, requires CHEF DE PARTIE. Hard working and experienced chef to join our team. We are a modern European restaurant open for breakfast lunch and dinner. Must be available until February but position could be on-going. Please email targabyronbay@gmail.com
CHEFS WANTED
Chefs wanted for beach side restaurant. Pans, grill and larder positions available, breakfast, lunch and dinner shifts available. must be a team player, well presented, experience in Italian food and culture a plus, travellers welcome. Menu is simple, local and Italian inspired. email cv to Att: Chef.
TRADE COUNTER SALES – PLUMBING
Reece is different. We’re a big business that works hard to retain the great things from when we were a small business. We value common sense as highly as a university degree. We promote people based on performance, and that’s the secret to our success – having the right people, with the right attitude in the right roles. Reece is a place where you can promote yourself. Our core business is supplying plumbing and bathroom products and services to plumbers and retail customers. Our staff are a vital part of our business providing friendly, expert service. We now have an opportunity for a Trade Counter Sales person to join the team in Byron Bay. Role requirements: – Customer Service (this includes maintaining a friendly, tidy and professional appearance) – Sales (including over the counter sales, customer development and quotes) – Stock Management – General computer skills – Maintaining a high standard of general housekeeping within the branch and vehicles – Embracing the Reece values, policies and procedures – Being a supportive team member. Applicants must have a current manual driver’s licence and be committed to learning and professional development. You won’t need plumbing industry experience; just confidence, initiative, enthusiasm, ambition and you’ll also be given the opportunity to move forward along the Reece Career Pipeline. Why wait? This is your chance to join a great company that offers excellent conditions and comprehensive on the job training. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. For advice on obtaining an Australian visa please visit LIVE IN australia.com.
BEAUTY THERAPIST
GUARANTEED HOURS & CASUAL. Beauty Therapist $50 per hour 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 for employment as a Beauty Therapist. Successful applicants will possess the following Diploma or Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy, exceptional customer service skills, some weekend availability, professional and 100% reliable, passionate about their work. Position involves beauty therapy and customer service. If you would like to join our vibrant team and work for Australia’s premier mobile service please apply now and email your resume info@ripplemassage.com.au
MASSEURS & TAROT READERS
Established centre looking for qualified & experienced professional females with excellent customer service skills. Avail for weekends & flexible shifts.
0449772166
MEDIA & PR COORDINATOR
We are a boutique fashion label based in Byron Bay but this role can be remote. Your role as the Media & PR Coordinator will help you gain a further insight into the fast paced sector of fashion media and set you on an exciting career path with references and experience from a reputable fashion company. ABOUT THE ROLE: * 4 week internship, 1 day per week * You should have some media experience working with magazines /bloggers * Follow media / marketing guidelines and meet the requirements * Prepare internal and external reports where appropriate * Liaise with the creative director and outside media companies * You’ll learn how to identify opportunities for innovation and creativity where appropriate. WHO ARE YOU? * You will have a qualification in a relevant field e.g. media, marketing, communications, fashion * You will have a high level of commercial-awareness within the fashion industry * You will have a high level of experience using Instagram * Understanding of Bloggers and their roles * A willingness to roll up your sleeves and get the job done * Someone with solid interpersonal and communication both verbal and written skills is essential * You should possess strong administration, organisational and planning skills and prioritise work without any loss of accuracy * Able to manage time effectively in order to meet deadlines while also working within a budget * You have the ability to find practical solutions to problems * You are creative and imaginative, able to generate and transform creative ideas and able to think outside the box * You are able to work with a team as well as take own initiative * You’re interested in professional development * Able to demonstrate an active interest in contemporary marketing. If this sounds like you, please send a 1 page resume to media@dreamergroup.net. Thank you.
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Regular hours. Pref female. Byron CBD.
0413075532
REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Seeking remedial therapists with health fund rebates to work in our new clinic Ballina Remedial Massage. Must be experienced, professional, reliable & passionate. Good rates.
Ph 0499490088 or email: info@bangalowremedialmassage.com.au
CHEFS – BYRON BAY, NEW LUXURY RESORT & DYNAMIC TEAM
Elements of Byron Beachside Resort is a new and very impressive resort located just north of the Byron Bay CBD. We are looking for dedicated and passionate chefs to join our dynamic team to work in a world-class resort environment. THE POSITIONS: We are looking for motivated, dynamic, people who are able to multi-task and prioritise with pace and expediency to ensure the high standards for our Restaurant/outlets and conference and events are met. We are looking for the following full-time and casual chef roles: – Chef de Parties – Demi Chefs – Commis Chefs – Apprentice Chefs. IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING: – Previous experience in a 4 or 5 star resort/hotel – Full availability including weekends and public holidays – Great attention to detail with an excellent ability to multi-task – Trade Qualification or working towards a qualification – Commercial Cookery Certificate or equivalent – Comprehensive knowledge of hygiene standards – Excellent presentation. So if you are a professional and dynamic Chef please click APPLY and attach a cover letter, indicating the position you are interested in, and resume to your application.
CASUAL LABOURER
Fit and enthusiastic labourer required for deck work, incl sanding, painting and repairs. Must have ABN and car.
Email richardneylan1@bigpond.com
CDP | AWARD WINNING VENUE | AWESOME CULTURE & MENU | GET PAID FOR OVERTIME !!
Above Market Salary – Take home pay $900 per week! Refined menu and stunning venue – great add to the CV. Award winning Head Chef willing to train and mentor enthusiastic chefs. THE VENUE: Award winning venue experiencing a solid, successful trade. Known for its on-trend refined food offering, friendly, approachable service and stunning interiors. THE ROLE: We require an experienced Chef De Partie for a high paced, high volume kitchen in the heart of Byron Bay. Be given the opportunity to work all sections, have input into new menu creation, ordering, stock take while working alongside the industry’s best. Real opportunity to progress amongst the team and successful hospitality group. YOU: – Dynamic, passionate and creative – Have the ability to think on your feet, quickly and enjoy the fast pace of the kitchen – HACCAP and WHS understanding – At least 2 years in a similar role – A keen interest in food and dining trends – A want to learn and progress through the chef ranks. To apply online, please click on the apply button. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Julia Long on +61 (2) 8016 5430, quoting Ref No. 133255 or otherwise please check out our website for other available positions. www.frontlinehospitality.com.au
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Well done to Andi who achieved 100% on his progress test this week!
Andi is from Switzerland and has been studying at Lexis Byron Bay for just three weeks so far, and will be staying with us for another nine. He has impressed his teacher and class and one of his classmates thinks that, with these results, he will be moving up from Pre-Intermediate to the Cambridge class in no time! Congratulations Andi and keep up the good work!
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Today at Coffee Lounge we practiced our English conversation skills with a couple of games! Of course, we also had some yummy coffee and TimTams as well!
In the morning, we played Lexis Jenga which is the same as traditional Jenga, but with a question on each tile. After pulling out a tile, you then answer the question.
From today’s questions we found out that Bruna’s favourite ice cream flavour is vanilla, Stefan has been to eight different countries, Saya’s favourite thing to do in Byron Bay is go to the beach, Isabella once got a speeding ticket for R$80 (approximately AU$30 – a cheap fine by Australian standards!), and Othman’s favourite season is Winter because the weather is much cooler then in his home country of Saudi Arabia.
This game is a great way to practice and learn English words and phrases while also getting to know your fellow students. We were also lucky enough to have a visit from Frida, the dog enjoying her coffee in the photo, who was being looked after by Lexis student Isabella!
In the afternoon, we played Charades which involved acting out English phrases for the other students to guess.
Some phrases were quite difficult and were a good opportunity to learn a phrase the students had never heard of before. For example, ‘raking leaves‘, ‘chasing a tornado‘ and ‘landing a plane‘. Others were a bit easier and were a lot of fun to act out and guess, such as ‘milking a cow‘, ‘filming a movie‘ and ‘washing an elephant‘! Every student who acted out a phrase got a TimTam (which is enough to convince even Roman to join the game!) and enjoyed the time learning English and laughing along with their friends.
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Alessa is from Switzerland and studied at Lexis Byron Bay for two weeks on the English in Action – Surfing course. During those two weeks she studied English in the mornings and learnt to surf in the afternoons.
Her first visit to Australia was in January of this year, when she spent a month travelling with her family. She loved the country and the people so much that she had to come back!
She arrived in Australia with an Intermediate level of English and, although her time at Lexis Byron Bay was short, she feels has learnt more and improved her English language skills.
Alessa (back row, on the right) with the other new students on her first day at Lexis Byron Bay
Alessa had never surfed before, so was quite nervous for her first lesson! Over the two weeks she had eight lessons with the team at Lets Go Surfing Byron Bay who taught her the basics of surfing and helped her to improve. By the end of the eight lessons, she was feeling very good in her ability to surf and hopes to keep surfing when she returns to Europe.
One of Alessa’s favourite things about Byron Bay was the people. In particular, she enjoyed meeting all the people at Lexis Byron Bay and the friends she has made from all over the world.
Alessa (second from right) enjoyed the Coffee Lounge conversation activity with other Lexis Byron Bay students
Alessa said she would definitely recommend the English in Action – Surfing course to anyone thinking of studying English and learning to surf in Byron Bay. She said the team at Lets Go Surfing Byron Bay are really nice, very motivated, always have a smile and make the lessons really fun!
Alessa (centre) with her Lexis classmates on graduation day
Now Alessa is enjoying two months of travelling around Australia. After Byron Bay she is off to Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and then Perth before flying back to Switzerland. We hope she has a great time travelling around the country and continues to practice both her English and her surfing!
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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.
Congratulations to Maya who achieved 100% on her weekly progress test yesterday!
Maya is from Japan and is half way through her twelve weeks studying at Lexis Byron Bay. Along with her teacher Mel and her classmates, Maya is very proud of herself and excited to be making such great progress with her English skills. Well done Maya…and Happy Birthday! 🙂
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We have ten new starters at Lexis Byron Bay this week!
Maurizio is from Genova, Italy. He enjoys horse riding, fishing, being in nature and around animals. He loves to travel and over the past five years he has visited more than 20 countries, all with a wide varieties of cultures and foods. He has been working with his cousin as a waiter for a pizza catering business and hopes to get sponsorship to stay in Australia. For this, he needs to pass the IELTS test which is why he chose to study English at Lexis Byron Bay.
Alexandra is from Germany. In her free time she likes to go out with friends, listen to music and read books. She also learns the flute and is part of a choir. She has worked as a nurse for four years and enjoys working in her local hospital. She came to Australia to study because she wants to improve her English to help when travelling and listening to music. After four weeks at Lexis Byron Bay she plans to travel for two weeks before she has to return home. It is such a short visit, but she hopes to return again next year to see more of the country!
Ji-Young is from Korea and is one of four in her family, with her mother, father and younger sister. She has many hobbies that she enjoys, such as travelling, watching movies and listening to music. She studies Environmental Planning at University and has done research on the environmental effects in her city. Ji-Young has travelled to many places but has never lived in another country. She decided to live in Australia so that she could improve her English while also enjoying warm weather, seeing dolphins here in Byron Bay and learning to surf.
Sheryl is from Switzerland. She likes to keep fit, hang out with friends and travel. She came to Australia to learn English in Byron Bay for four weeks before travelling the east coast. She is looking forward to experiencing a new country and a different lifestyle. She hopes to have a great time and meet lots of people in Australia and her onward travels in Fiji. Her future plans include travelling to many countries, getting married and living a happy life with family and friends.
Janine is from Switzerland and lives with her family including her parents and younger brother and sister in a small village near Lucerne and the Swiss mountains. She works as a draughtsperson for an architectural office, drawing plans for people building houses. In her free time she plays the clarinet and trumpet. She decided to come to Australia to experience a new place and a beautiful country. She flew over here with her friend and, after six weeks of studying English, they will meet up again in Brisbane to travel. They plan to rent a campervan and drive to Cairns, spend a week there and then drive back down to Sydney to fly back to Switzerland.
Julie is from France and is one of five in her family. All her family members live in different locations – her mother in Montpellier, her father in Bordeaux, her sister in Marseille, her brother in Milan, Italy, and now herself in Byron Bay, Australia! She loves to travel and would be very happy if she could travel for the rest of her life. She also enjoys reading, going to the cinema, having fun with friends, and keeping fit with running, going to the gym or swimming at the beach. She works in sales and has been in her job for six years. She wants to improve her English because it is spoken so widely across the world and is helpful for travel, and she is also planning to work in Australia.
Stefan is from Switzerland and is one of four in his family, with his mother, father and older brother. He likes to play field hockey with his team every week, though he says they are not doing too well this season! After finishing high school, he has worked for a few years as a Landscape Gardener and completed his one year of Military Service. He is interested in plants, animals and other cultures. When deciding to study English, he chose to come to Australia so he could experience the beautiful plants, animals and landscapes of this country. He would also like to learn how to surf while he is here. Stefan wants to learn English to help with travelling and to enable him to teach German to the refugees in his town.
Gaetan is from Belgium and lives with his family, including his mother, father and older brother, near the city of Brussels. During his free time he likes to participate in many different sports, such as hiking, soccer or going to the gym. While studying at a Physical Education school, he has also been working many different jobs in his holidays to save up for his trip to Australia. He wants to study English because it is widely spoken around the world and could be beneficial for his career. He decided to study in Australia because it is a beautiful place that he has never visited before. He also likes to surf, which Australia is perfect for!
Ai is from Japan. She came to Australia on a Working Holiday visa and hopes to learn enough English to travel and work here for the next year.
Paulo was born in Brazil and lived there until he was 27, when he moved to Germany to study. While studying in Germany, he met his wife and they now live together in Germany with their three children. He also has a father and brother living in Brazil, and another brother living in Perth, Australia. Paulo likes to go surfing, mountain biking and travelling. He works for DHL, which is a German logistics company, in the IT Department. He enjoys his work and has a lot of fun in the workplace. This company is international, with colleagues working in many different parts of the world, which is why he wants to improve his English. He decided to study in Australia so that he could also visit his brother in Perth, surf the many great beaches and to see the beauty of this country.
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Today we had planned to play volleyball but, unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate and it was not a pleasant day to head to the beach. Instead, we held a Table Tennis Tournament!
With the last tournament being held just last week, the players were highly motivated to defend or claim the title of Lexis Champion! Today’s winner was Roman, who has a strong background in tennis (as a tennis instructor back in Spain!) and won the 6-pack of beer to enjoy.
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Yesterday Kathleen’s Intermediate class went to the Byron Bay Farmers Market to practise this week’s target language: food, cooking and modal verbs. It was a delicious lesson!
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We have four students finishing at Lexis Byron Bay this week: Carla, Maria, Alessa and Lucia.
Carla is from Spain and graduates from Iruka’s Intermediate class. She has been an exceptional student who has worked hard to achieve great results. In class she has been enthusiastic, helpful and respectful to other students. Outside of class she has worked well on homework and self-study, and is described as a model student by her teacher! Carla plans to enjoy another couple of weeks in Byron Bay before heading to back Spain, but hopes to return to Australia in the next few years to continue learning and practicing her English. We look forward to seeing you back here Carla!
Maria is from Spain and graduates from Claudia and Ellie’s Upper Intermediate class. She is a lovely student to have in class, with an enthusiastic and dynamic personality that always lifts the class atmosphere. She contributes very well in class and has shown herself to be a dedicated and intelligent student. Maria has worked hard during her time here and has improved her English in all areas. She will be in Byron Bay for a few more weeks before travelling in Australia and possibly doing some more studies. You will be missed in the Lexis Family but we hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Australia!
Alessa is from Switzerland and graduates from Kathleen’s Intermediate class. She has been at Lexis Byron Bay for just two weeks, on the English in Action – Surfing course. In class she made a positive impact, with her lovely nature putting other students at ease and encouraging them to speak. This enabled her to get lots of speaking and listening practice, which resulted in great improvements in these skills. She is a quick learner, picking up and using the new grammar and vocabulary taught in class. After learning English in the mornings, she spent most of her afternoons learning how to surf the famous Byron Bay beaches! Alessa now has two months of travel around Australia planned before going back home. Enjoy exploring more of Australia!
Lucia is from Slovakia and graduates from Paul’s CAE Advanced class. She showed great aptitude for the English language and, with just four weeks at Lexis, she studied for two weeks each in the Upper Intermediate and Advanced (CAE) classes. She now plans to do some travel while figuring out her next step – possibly to continue studying English. We wish you all the best for the future – whatever it may hold!