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!
WEATHER
SURF
GIG GUIDE
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – CHESTA HEDRON, HOBO MAGIC, JOSH SWAN
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM WILLY MCELROY & THE IMMIGRANTS
BEACH HOTEL – 5PM DAN CLARK DUO 9PM NOCTURNAL TAPES
BYRON THEATRE – 6.30PM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT
PIGHOUSE FLICKS – 8PM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL
BYRON BREWERY – 6PM BREWERS CIRCUS
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM LUKE MORRIS
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM JAMES BENNETT
SUN BISTRO – 5PM STEPHEN LOVELIGHT & PHIL EMMANUEL
PIZZA PARADISO – 6.30PM PAT TIERNEY
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – OSAKA PUNCH, A LITTLE PROVINCE, REUD MOOD
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM BIG FAT GUY
BEACH HOTEL – 9PM TOM & JARRY DJS
BYRON THEATRE – 11.15AM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL
PIGHOUSE FLICKS – 6PM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL
BYRON BREWERY – 2PM LADI ABUNDANCE 6PM MISS RENEE SIMONE
STICKY WICKET – 9PM FUTURE FAKTORI FUNK 9.30PM THE WEATHER MEN
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM DJ JAMIE
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM ANGIE HUDSON
PIZZA PARADISO – 6.30PM ELENA B WILLIAMS
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – OOZ
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM KIMMY & CREW
BEACH HOTEL – 4.30PM EPIC 8PM DJ LONGTIME
BYRON THEATRE – 11.15AM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL
PIGHOUSE FLICKS – 4PM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL
BYRON BREWERY – 2.30PM DJ GROOVES
BYRON GOLF CLUB – 4PM GREG LYON & THE HIP OPERATION WITH KIRK LORANGE
TREEHOUSE – 2.30PM DJ SECRET SPOT & DJ EVA J
SUN BISTRO – 5PM TESS LATU & PHIL EMANUEL
EVENTS
BYRON BAY FILM FESTIVAL
14-23 October 2016
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.
MARKETS
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
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This morning we were joined by Flavio from Byron Bay Skateboard School, who taught us how to skateboard!
After some initial nerves (having never been on a skateboard before) the students got on to a skateboard to start practicing!
In no time at all, they were looking very comfortable on the boards, mastering how to turn, grabbing their board and stopping. Most importantly, they had a lot of fun doing it and didn’t want the session to end. We look forward to the next session in November to keep learning new skate skills and get a few more beginners on the boards!
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It was a perfect day for Coffee Lounge with the weather turning wet and windy in Byron Bay today! We warmed up with some hot coffee, demolished a couple of packets of TimTams and enjoyed great conversation with friends.
In the morning we practiced speaking English in a game of ‘Aussie Heads’, asking yes/no questions to find out the name of the card on our head. The cards had names of animals, places, objects or sports on them, for example a surfboard, kangaroo, Uluru and cricket.
In the afternoon the conversation was flowing between all the students, chatting about their lives in Byron Bay, comparing cultural customs from their different countries and planning the night ahead at the Student Night in Byron Bay tonight!
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To celebrate Week 1 of the coursebook this week, we had a BBQ in the garden for our Lexis students. It was another beautiful, warm day in Byron Bay and a perfect afternoon to relax and enjoy an Aussie sausage sizzle!
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We have fifteen new starters at Lexis Byron Bay this week!
Danny is from Switzerland and lives on a country ranch with 70 horses. He likes diving and playing sports. He has spent the past three years training and working as a gardener, but now wants to travel the world and go diving in many beautiful places. He decided to study English at Lexis Byron Bay to help become a Diving Instructor. He chose to come to Australia for the beautiful country, the great travel options for backpackers, and for the excellent diving locations. In the future he hopes to be diving every day, and his dream is to go cave diving in Mexico and become a Cave Diving Instructor in different locations around the world.
Ana is from Brazil and lives in the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro. She has been working as an Engineer for four years but now wants to change her career to become a Geography Teacher. Along with this change in career, she also decided that she wants to improve her English, which is why she came to Lexis Byron Bay. She chose to come to Australia because she really likes the culture and the people are happy and respectful of travellers from other countries.
Alessa is from Switzerland and has a huge family, with two sisters and two brothers, plus two adorable dogs. She likes to have fun, laugh, hang out with friends and play sports. She works in Human Resources and is taking five months off work now to travel and enjoy new experiences. She came to Australia to improve her English for both travel and work purposes, and chose to come to Byron Bay because she has heard many good things about this town.
Francesco is from Italy and is one of four in his family. His parents are both retired teachers and his older sister lives in Florence. He enjoys sports, including volleyball, soccer, skiing, swimming and surfing, music and playing the guitar, watching movies, and photography. He studied at the University of Pisa and worked as an Engineer. He decided to quit his job and learn English, and thought, “Why not study in such a great country?”, which is how he ended up in Australia!
Thomas is from Switzerland and is one of four in his family, with his mother, father and sister. He lives in the city of Zurich and works in Security at banks and museums. He enjoys riding motorbikes, travelling, diving, keeping fit and going out to clubs and bars with his friends. His sister travelled to Australia three years ago and had only positive things to say about her experience. He decided to come to Australia as well to improve his English to help his future studies in Switzerland.
Nicole is from Switzerland and has already spent six months in Perth, about two years ago. She spoke a lot of Swiss German during that time, so has returned to Australia improve her English. After her time in Australia she hopes to find a job back in Switzerland. She really enjoys playing soccer.
Celine is from Switzerland and lives with her family of five. Her father is a farmer, so they have a lot of animals at home. She has just finished her apprenticeship as a nurse. Her hobbies are playing volleyball and skiing. Next year she plans to study Physiotherapy and decided to improve her English before starting this course. She chose to study in Australia to learn a new culture and meet lovely people. She plans to travel for one month in Australia, to Uluru, Sydney and Cairns.
Nozomi is from Japan and is the youngest in her family of five, including an older sister and brother. She enjoys playing sport, watching sport and eating delicious food. As a high school student, she played softball for three years and also played baseball. She also likes photography, using her phone or her favourite camera, and listening to music. Recently she has started listening to English music, such as The Beatles and The Carpenters, to help her learn English. Before coming to Australia, she worked in a Lolly Shop, selling many different types of sweets that she gift wrapped and displayed in the store. She studied English at University, but had trouble with the speaking skills, which is why she decided to come to Australia. She also likes being in nature and living in smaller towns, which is why she chose to study in Byron Bay.
Ana is from Spain and lives in the city of Madrid. She loves playing piano, which she has been taking lessons for over the past year. She also likes spending time with friends, going to the nice bars and cultural locations that Madrid has to offer. She has been working as a nurse in a large hospital but is now seeking new opportunities overseas. It is for this reason that she came to Australia (instead of rainy Great Britain!), to improve her English and, in turn, her future career opportunities.
Corinne is from Switzerland and lives with her mother, younger sister and her two cats, Gigi and Romeo. She loves animals, swimming, reading, listening to music, sunbathing and travelling. She has been working in a hotel for the past three years as a receptionist, breakfast server and servicing rooms. She came to Australia to study English because she likes travelling and meeting new people, and thinks English is a beautiful language. She hopes to continue working in hotels and travelling, meeting people from all over the world.
Lukas is from Switzerland and is one of five in his family. His mother is a nurse and his father is a carpenter. He also has two sisters, who are both studying. Lukas has been working as a mechanic and spent the last nine months on the road helping people with broken down cars after accidents. He has just quit this job to go travelling and is starting his journey at Lexis Byron Bay to refresh his English skills. While in Australia he wants to learn how to surf and plans to backpack his way around the country.
Myuri is from Switzerland and lives with her family, including her three younger brothers who she enjoys playing basketball and football with. Her favourite things to do in her free time are playing music and dancing. She has been playing piano for many years, has played guitar and drums a little, and loves to sing in a choir. She also likes riding her bike and being in nature. She has just completed her High School exams and is going to study to become a Primary School Teacher next year. She chose to come to Australia for the warm weather, beautiful landscapes and the natural countryside. In the future, she hopes to pass the Cambridge CAE exam, which is why she is studying at Lexis Byron Bay.
Luisa is from Spain and has a big family, including her parents and three brothers. She likes to play tennis, go running, and travelling. In Madrid she completed her studies in Business. She then decided to come to Australia to study English, for the beautiful country and the cool people. After finishing her English course, she plans to travel through more of Australia, then to New Zealand and Asia.
Mara is from Switzerland and lives with her mother and sister in the lakeside town of Lugano. She loves to play sport, read and go out with friends. In her free time, she usually does a pilates or yoga class, goes for a walk or reads a book. She has just graduated with a degree in nursing and plans to work as a nurse when she returns to Switzerland. After working for two years, she hopes to complete her Masters so that she can then work with a world-wide association. She came to Lexis Byron Bay to learn English to help her reach this dream of working as a nurse in many places around the world. She chose to study in Australia because of the beautiful country with many activities to do, such as diving and surfing.
Ayaka is from Japan. She has spent a few months in Australia already and started her English studies at Lexis in Noosa. She has now transferred to Lexis Byron Bay to study the IELTS course and is looking forward to enjoying her time here with her friends.
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Yran is from Brazil and arrived in Australia for his first trip abroad just one month ago. After spending his first week in the country in the lovely city of Brisbane, he then made his way south to start at Lexis Byron Bay. When choosing where in the world to go to learn English, he decided on Australia for the great weather, the more affordable living costs and for being able to study and work at the same time. Yran has now been in Byron Bay for just over three weeks and is absolutely loving it! He said there are so many great things about this town and area, such as the friendly people, the beaches and, his favourite thing above all, the Byron lifestyle.
For his first month here, Yran is living in a homestay with a local family. He said the family are great and he would have booked to stay longer with them if he had known how wonderful they are. Unfortunately for him, the family have another student booked in with them so he couldn’t extend his homestay, but he knows the next student will be very happy with them! Instead, he is moving into a rental share-house with other locals and tourists living in Byron Bay for the Summer.
Yran with his fellow students on their first day at Lexis Byron Bay
Within a week of arriving in Byron Bay, Yran was very proactive about getting his resume ready and scouring the town for some work. He lined up three interviews within the first week and landed himself a job at The Roadhouse, a popular bar cafe in Byron Bay. He has worked there for just over a week now and is really enjoying his job as a Dishwasher (or ‘dishie’ as Australians call it!). The people he works with are all locals, are patient with teaching the new skills and explaining English words, and they all have a great time together. Yran is learning a lot, not only about how the kitchen works, but also about Australian English and some of the slang we use. For example, one of his co-workers refers to good things as ‘sweet’ and ‘sick’ (“the waves were sick!”, “that’s a sweet surfboard!”) all the time! Yran thinks it is a really good idea to work as well as study, as it has helped him to integrate with locals and learn more English.
Yran and Swiss student Thomas, enjoying coffee, Tim Tams and conversation at the Coffee Lounge activity
Despite improving his English by speaking with locals, he believes that most of the improvement has come through his classes at Lexis Byron Bay. He is learning a lot from both the teachers and practicing with other students at school. At school there is a wide variety of students from all over the world, so Yran has found that most of his friends speak different languages and they need to speak in English to communicate. This has helped him gain confidence and learn quickly in his first few weeks here.
Yran has five more months of studying at Lexis Byron Bay and is looking forward to spending the Summer here. After graduating, he plans to head to Melbourne for a new experience, living in a big city with different weather and a different culture to both Brazil and Byron Bay. He hope to do more study there, possibly doing a short course in Permaculture, but he hasn’t decided yet.
Yran and fellow students enjoying the free BBQ at Lexis Byron Bay
For other students coming to study at Lexis Byron Bay, Yran’s advice is to try hard with whatever it is you are doing here! Whether it is learning English, finding a job or somewhere to live, making friends and having new experiences, work on it everyday! He also recommends to be open to try everything while you are here and don’t be shy, as you will learn and experience more that way.
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Check out all the awesome activities BWT has planned for our Lexis students in October!!! There are some great deals on must-do activities this month. See Matt in the Student Lounge every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at lunchtime, or in store at BWT to book all your adventures!
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Next week is the start of OCTOBER 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. Don’t forget that the 3rd of October is a Public Holiday, so there will be no school next Monday!
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 Table Tennis Tournament to find this month’s Lexis Champion. I have noticed a lot of students using the new table, practicing for the next tournament so there is sure to be some good competition! The following week we have Flavio coming by at 11am to teach us how to Skateboard and Chloe will be here at 2pm to run a Mindfulness meditation for our students. Later in the month we are getting into the kitchen to do some Thai Cooking, exploring the delicious flavours of Thailand while making a traditional Green Curry. Then to finish off the month we have Pizza and Pictionary in the morning, which will be a fun way to learn some new English words and phrases, and in the afternoon we can get creative while learning about Aboriginal Australian culture at Boomerang Painting.
Every second Thursday we have the very popular 1-hour Surf Lesson with the team at Lets Go Surfing. These lessons are only $20 and are a great way to give surfing a try before booking more lessons to help you become a real Byron Surfer! Alternating with this, 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.
On Fridays we will celebrate the first week of the course book next week with a Start of Course BBQ in the front garden, both in the morning and afternoon. For the rest of the month we are getting active, with Volleyball and Soccer on different days (in the garden for the morning session and at the beach for the afternoon), and a morning session of Slacklining in the garden with Olmo and a Bike Ride to Tallows Beach in the afternoon.
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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WEATHER
SURF
GIG GUIDE
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – TIJUANA CARTEL
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM RAGGA JUMP
BEACH HOTEL – 5PM JOCK BARNES 9PM PINK ZINC
RAILWAY PARK – 9AM PICNIC FOR PEACE IN THE PARK
BYRON BREWERY – 8PM DJ FLASHDANCE
BYRON THEATRE – 7.30PM THE BREAKFAST CLUB
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM CLUB RAIDERS DJS
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM DUSTY BOOTS
KULCHAJAM – 6PM HARMONISING THE ANCIENT VOICE
SUN BISTRO – 5PM HAYLEY GRACE
PIZZA PARADISO – 6.30PM GUY KACHEL
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – THE BLACK SEEDS
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM DEVILS KIOSK
BEACH HOTEL – 9PM DJ DISCROW
YAC – 8.30PM MOONDANCE
BYRON BREWERY – 8PM LUKE & SEBASTIAN
BYRON THEATRE – 3PM LIBERTY EQUALITY FRATERNITY 6.30PM LOUDER THAN BOMBS
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM DJ JAMIE
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM THE OCEAN PARTY
KULCHAJAM – 10AM HARMONISING THE ANCIENT VOICE
PIZZA PARADISO – 6.30PM KATIA DEMEESTER
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – JESSE PUMPHREY
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM ANDY JANS-BROWN
BEACH HOTEL – 4.30PM DU’EAST DUO, GANGGAJANG 8PM DJS LONGTIME & FONZAIUS
BYRON MARKET – 8AM HUNTER & SMOKE, RAKU O’GAIA
BYRON BREWERY – 2.30PM BREWERS CIRCUS
BYRON GOLF CLUB – 4PM OOZ
BYRON THEATRE – 2PM & 6.30PM PETER PAN JR
TREEHOUSE – 2PM DJ OCTAGON & DJ EVA J
KULCHAJAM – 10AM HARMONISING THE ANCIENT VOICE
SUN BISTRO – SUNRISE ROD MURRAY
BANGALOW A&I HALL – 2PM SUNDAY SAFARI WITH THE BABE RAINBOW, WORLD CHAMPION, SEASIDE, ISRAELI CHICKS, GALAXY GIRLS + DJS
MONDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – DAN CLARK
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM JAX HAZE
BEACH HOTEL – 8.30PM REGGAE
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM DJ OVAL
EVENTS
Art Exhibition @ Byron Community Centre
29 September – 9 October
Moonfire
Trance Dance Night under the New Moon!
Byron Bay YAC at 8.30pm
MARKETS
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Ballina Missingham Farmers Market
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
MONDAY
*** Don’t forget… DAYLIGHT SAVINGS starts this weekend! ***
On Saturday night/Sunday morning put your clocks FORWARD one hour and enjoy an extra hour of sun in the evenings!
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SECURITY GUARDS AND RSA MARSHAL REQUIRED
Must have current valid NSW RSA.
Drop in to The Northern Hotel or call 6685 6454 to discuss
SOUS CHEF
At Fins Kingscliff with the opportunity for promotion into Head Chef role at our new venture. Stunning produce, fine dining, professional team, great career move. Experience essential.
Email: morgan@fins.com.au
CAFÉ / JUICE BAR MANAGER – BYRON BAY
Barista and kitchen management experience necessary. 4 days/ wk. You will be a hands-on operator with the ability to multitask, have strong attention to detail, an easy-going personality and a passion for high-quality organic food.
Please send your resume to davidboyd@santosorganics.com.au
PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT
Must have demonstrated commitment and understanding of Steiner Education. Part-Time Position.
For details please refer to our website http://www.shearwater.nsw.edu.au Applications close 10 October 2016
HART TREE SERVICES
Seek climber, must be fully experienced, with own transport.
Ph 0427347380
CHEFS WANTED
To join our professional & friendly team for occasional weekend work. $25-$35ph depending on experience.
Send CV to info@yourgourmet.com.au Ph 0439656063
MULLUM CAFE
Experienced cafe cook. Mon & Sat only. Locals pref.
Resume info@otheritalianjoint.com
THE RAILS KITCHEN
1 part-time chef – 2 days a week.
Bring in your resume for a chat. The Railway Hotel, 86 Jonson St, Byron
LOVE FILM?
Got skills & free time to dedicate over the next 4 weeks? Join the Byron Bay Film Festival team
EXPERIENCED RELIABLE, VEGETARIAN COOK
Required for busy Retreat Centre. References and an interest in Yoga are essential.
Please email resume to operations@byronyoga.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
ITALIAN AT THE PACIFIC
We are looking for experienced, well-presented bar and floor staff
Please call Mobile: 0439 978 787
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
1st year Apprentice Chef & Cert 3 Cookery & Casual Wait Staff & Casual Exp Cook/Chef
Send CV to info@spiceitupthai.com.au or call 0421 523 855
HOSPITALITY TRAINEE
Byron Palms Guesthouse seeks a full-time junior trainee starting in Nov/Dec to work and study for a Cert III in Hospitality. Training will be offered in all areas including guest reception, room cleaning, breakfast preparation, property maintenance, gardening and administration. Wages and conditions will be according to the National Training Award, including sick leave and holiday pay.
Please post a one-page application including your skills and experience to: Hospitality Trainee Position, PO Box 1472, Byron Bay 2481.
EXPERIENCED SURF INSTRUCTORS
Needed for Surf School in Byron Bay. Casual position with regular hours. Must hold a minimum Level 1 Qualification with Surfing Australia or ISA/ First Aid Certificate/ Minimum LR Drivers licence/ experience as a head coach/ avail weekends.
Please send your resume to: info@stokedsurfschool.com.au
MAINTENANCE
Person to assist man in wheelchair with maintenance, repairs, gardening & cleaning. Must have exp with tools, attention to detail + keep a tidy work place. 2 days pw. 10.30-2.30pm, $28ph Tax file no. req. O.Shores.
0427121555
DELIVER
Small local phone books. Own vehicle required. Immediate start.
Phone 0418994956 or 0419009517
EXP DOMESTIC CLEANER
ABN req, own transport, Byron Shire wide, flexible hrs, min 3 week days per week, pref local, $25ph.
0451102239
REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPISTS
We are expanding and looking for therapists with health fund rebates to work at Bangalow and Ballina Remedial Massage. Must be experienced, professional, reliable & passionate. Good rates.
Ph 0499490088 or email: info@bangalowremedialmassage.com.au
GOOD DRIVERS WANTED NOW
Shifts avail for taxis & hire cars. Training provided. Min 12 month Aust Licence required.
Email: info@byronbaytaxis.com
WEEKEND HOUSEKEEPER AND GUEST SERVICES PERSON WANTED
Combined role. Some midweek shifts also. Busy boutique hotel in Byron. ABN required.
Email CV to stay@byroncove.com.au
CHEF / COOK
Creative, enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking required for Byron cafe.
Call 0417661981
CASUAL ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
Mojosurf. 16 to 24 hrs pw in our busy office in Byron. Experience in Accounts Receivable & Payable, wages, bank reconciliation and GST knowledge within a larger organisation. Local residents only.
CV to: accounts@mojosurf.com by Friday, 7th October 2016
IYENGAR YOGA TEACHER
Required to teach rope classes for new movement studio.
Phone 0409583977
THE CRYSTAL CASTLE IS HIRING
Want to work in the most beautiful environment in the Byron Shire? The Crystal Castle is hiring!
GROUNDS, GARDENS AND MAINTENANCE • Fit, enthusiastic hardworking labourer to join team • Brush cutting, weeding, mulching, landscaping, building renovation, and general maintenance experience would be handy. • Casual short term 38 hrs p/w with some weekend work. Email kai@crystalcastle.com.au by Mon Oct 3rd
VEGETARIAN COOK • Daytime Chef for Lotus Cafe Have a passion for vegetarian food • Works well under pressure • Innovative and friendly team player • Casual 4 days inc weekend and school holidays Email videha@crystalcastle.com.au by Mon Oct 3rd
MEET AND GREET POSITION • Welcome Angel for Entry Counter • Happy team environment, amazing place to work. • You are Friendly, positive and confident. • Have proven data entry skills and IT savvy • 3yr min experience. • Casual 2-4 days inc weekend and school holidays. Email resume to info@crystalcastle.com.au by Mon Oct 3rd
MOJOSURF SURF COACH
Casual qualified coach needed in our busy Byron and Ballina surf schools. LR drivers licence a bonus. Must have Level 1 Surf Coaching qualification.
CV to rob@spotxsurf.com
CHEF
Required for Helix Cafe, Bangalow. Hours negotiable.
Ph 0438061108 or email justin@helixcafe.com.au
CASUAL HOUSEKEEPER
Byron Bayside Central Motel, locals preferred.
Email: info@byronbaysidemotel.com.au
CASUAL RECEPTIONIST
For busy motel, Experienced, local preferred.
Email byronbayaccomodation2481@gmail.com
CHEF AND KITCHEN HAND/APPRENTICE
Come join the best team in town. We are looking for an experienced chef and a kitchen hand. We would be interested in hearing from anyone wanting an apprenticeship. Please email or pop in the see Chris or Stu at Asia Joes
EXPERT COCKTAIL BARMAN WITH MANAGEMENT SKILLS 3Y MIN. EXPERIENCE
We are looking for an expert cocktail barman with at least 3 years’ experience. Must have bar managing experience and some waiting skills. Please send CV.
FUN HOSTESS REQUIRED BUCKS SOIRÉE BYRON BAY!
We require a fun, bright and confident personality to service a buck’s party for a few hours this weekend of 30/9/16 in Byron Bay. Duties will include mixing/ serving drinks, and food clearing and generally interacting and having fun, entertaining the guests. Special dress code applies 😉 please get in touch for more details. If interested you will need to provide a photo of yourself as part of the application process
ENTHUSIASTIC WAITRESSES REQUIRED FOR BUCKS PARTY BYRON BAY
We require 2 fun, bright and confident easy going personalities to service a small buck’s party for a few hours this weekend of 01/10/16- 02/10/16 in Byron Bay. Duties will include mixing/ serving drinks, food, clearing and generally interacting and having fun, entertaining the guests. Special dress code applies 😉 if you feel you possess the necessary skills and qualities to fill the position then please do not hesitate to get in touch for more details. If interested you will need to provide a photo of yourself as part of the application process
GRAPHIC DESIGNER / ADMINISTRATOR
A short term position, with the potential for ongoing work is available for a talented Graphic Designer/Administrator to join the growing team at Unique Estates in our Byron Bay office. Unique Estates Australia is a boutique, high-end, real estate agency focused on achieving outstanding results for our clients through targeted marketing campaigns. We have magnificent homes listed across Australia and internationally. The successful applicant will be an important member of the team and be primarily responsible for designing marketing material and maintaining administration processes. The successful applicant will have degree-level design skills (or relative qualification/experience), knowledge in both design for print and web, experience with WordPress, a keen attention to detail, outstanding software skills (Adobe InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator & Office software). If successful, you will need to be available initially from October 6th – 26th. www.uniqueestates.com.au To apply, please send your resume to design@uniqueestates.com.au
MOTEL MANAGERS COUPLE/ TEAM REQUIRED FOR BUSY BYRON BAY MOTEL
Live in Motel Management couple or 2 person team required to manage a busy 20 room motel in beautiful Byron Bay. The managers will be required to live onsite in a 2 Bedroom managers residence adjoining the reception. *Employment will be on a contract basis. Salary is negotiable based on experience and hours worked, with the potential to earn performance based bonuses. * The Management team must be available to live onsite & be on call 7nights a week, day time working hours shared by the management team are negotiable but will consist of a combination of 5-6 full days in the reception & 4-5 half days of cleaning & maintenance worked between the 2person team. The Successful candidates will possess the following skills:- * High level of customer service skills & experience essential. * Effective time management skills. * A strong work ethic. * Previous experience working in accommodation reception/ office. * Experience managing Site Minder and other internet based room inventory sites such as Wotif, Booking.com, Expedia & Quickbeds essential. * Experience with MYOB highly regarded but not essential. *Ability to work well as part of a team. Management duties will include:- * Overseeing the operation of the entire business. * Reception duties * On call night management duties. *Marketing & online room inventory management. * Actively managing & responding promptly to online reviews. * Developing & maintaining strong relationships with customers, staff, suppliers & agents. * Account management & payroll. * Reporting to owners, including monthly reports. * Maintenance duties *Assisting housekeepers with housekeeping duties.
BEAUTY THERAPISTS
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
SWIMMING POOL MAINTENANCE
Position exists for a pool maintenance tech. Prefer someone with experience but can train up if you are keen.
GREYHOUND WICKED TRAVEL BYRON BAY
Greyhound wicked travels next sales superstar!!! We are starting trials this week in Byron Bay!! Have you…. Travelled the east coast, promo/door to door/fundraising experience, outgoing/energetic personality? $23.75 ph plus commission. Get in touch with a quick message if you want to be part of the team in Byron Bay!! I will call you back for a quick chat and set up a trial!! Matt
FACE TO FACE FUNDRAISER WANTED!!!
*****Currently recruiting for summer expansion***** We are currently recruiting for Face to Face fundraiser to join our growing team at ”The Rainforest Project” in Byron bay in Northern NSW. As a Face-to-Face fundraiser you will work with our team in the community at markets, festivals and events, and even some door to door fundraising as a professional across the Byron shire. You must have a positive attitude towards meeting new people and be motivated to inspire and empower the general public to make a change and become members. To be considered for this role you must have: · Strong communication skills · A passionate outgoing personality · Good work ethic · An ability to work in a team · Proven ability to achieve goals · A positive outlook towards work and challenges · have own transport. Competitive hourly ($22.50) rate plus bonuses. If you think this is you and more come help us to support some of the world’s foremost not-for-profit organization(s) working to save the Worlds Rainforests from destruction. Earn money ethically and make a difference today….. PLEASE send ALL inquiries and apply by sending your resume. Our Website : www.therainforestproject.org
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
CONFIDENT, MOTIVATED, SALES STARS WANTED 4 BACKPACKER TRAVEL AGENT
Greyhound Wicked Travel is the #1 Backpacker Travel Agency on Australia’s East Coast with 17 stores between Melbourne and Cairns. If you know the key highlights along Australia’s East Coast, like 4×4 on Fraser Island & Sailing the Whitsunday Islands, or if you’re a Sales Superstar who is a quick learner then CONTACT US NOW – Continual Product Training – Casual positions available IN ALL LOCATIONS NOW – Offering 20-40 hours – Great Hourly Rate – Commission + Bonus + Penalty rates for Weekend / Public Holiday hours – Discounted / Free tours for TOP SELLERS. – MUST BE ABLE TO COMMIT TO 4-6 MONTHS – REAL OPPORTUNITIES to progress onto Full Time Salary & Benefits – 457 VISA APPLICATION OPPORTUNITIES for those that EXCEL. We want Fun, Confident Staff That Can STOP, TALK & BUILD QUICK RAPPORT WITH BACKPACKERS from all around the world. Then be able to PLAN, ORGANISE & SELL their exciting travel adventures around Oz, NZ & Fiji. Email your CV and Covering Letter – Where you are – Your 4-6 month plans – Why you think you’re perfect for the job – Any previous sales experience (Not essential) – Any travel experience – Any languages you speak
HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR – Byron Bay and New Luxury Resort
Elements of Byron offers their guest and locals exquisite moments inspired by, and created from, the elements of Byron. Inspired by our natural surrounds and respectful of all cultures, Elements of Byron is committed to creating experiences where people relax in and connect with nature. We are looking for a professional and detail orientated Casual Housekeeping Supervisor to join our dynamic team to work in a world-class resort environment. THE POSITION: As part of your role you will report to the Housekeeping Manager and will be responsible for ensuring standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation in all guestrooms, public and service areas are upheld to the highest standards. RESPONSIBILITIES: Motivate, mentor and train the Housekeeping team, Ensuring the implementation of SOP’s for the Housekeeping department, Maintain cleanliness standards across the resort, Checking rooms to ensure standards are met before releasing to guests, Hands on role including cleaning tasks as and when required, Allocation of daily tasks and completion of administrative duties and reports as required, Handling and resolving guest complaints. IDEAL CANDIDATE: Previous experience as a Housekeeping Supervisor within a five star resort/hotel environment, Full availability including weekends and public holidays, A people person who is able to build rapport within housekeeping and other departments, Great attention to detail and ability to multi-task, Staff training experience and sound supervisory skills, High degree of communication skills and time management, Must have a current drivers licence. So if you are an outgoing and passionate Housekeeping Supervisor please click APPLY and attach a cover letter and resume to your application.
CLEANING JOB
We are looking for an energetic person who can clean from top to bottom a Restaurant. It would be from 8 to 12, everyday for the next two weeks, may be longer. Experience required, please don’t apply if not experienced. An eye for details. Quick and reliable. If interested please send your CV
COOK, CHEF AND FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF\WAITRESS
I have a pop up restaurant on Friday and Saturday nights and looking for a… CHEF OR COOK… to give me a hand making our relatively simple menu, some dishwashing, cleaning, pack up and pack down, experience essential. FRONT OF HOUSE… must have great people skills, confident, able to set up restaurant, take orders, serve food, money handling, honest and friendly. All applicants should have a few years kitchen experience in fast paced restaurant environment, positive, good sense of humour and great initiative. I’m always open to new menu inspiration. Our restaurant is slow cooked smoke house style which is located in Federal so a car is essential. Approximately 10 hours per week, could be more. Please send through an email if you are interested. Local residents only. Would suit students.
FAST MONEY!! KITCHEN-HAND START TONIGHT!!!
Superstar kitchen hand required for busy Thai restaurant in Bay Lane. Flexible conditions.
SOCIAL NETWORK DEVELOPER TO JOIN OUR TEAM
We are looking for a web developer/programmer in Byron Bay for our upcoming small new brand: SAMEWAVE, a social network just for surfers!! (Instagram: @samewave_surftrips). We are two keen surfers (videographer & project manager) who love the idea about travelling, surfing, and meeting new people. So if that sounds also like you, we would love you to join our SameWave team :). We both have our own jobs but we’ll work on the project in our free time (fortunately with your help we can become bigger). What we “need” from you: > Love surfing and travelling (this is essential). We are looking for someone passionate about the idea and keen to make it real as we are) > Have the skills to build a complex website/social network. Rather someone with qualification and experience in the area. > Be able to work together, take decisions together, and grow together as a team. We want you to be our 3rd partner. No bosses, we would be all at same level.> Creative, passionate and pro-active, bringing your opinion, point of view and ideas to keep improving. We will explain the whole idea once we met (it’s really hard to brief) and negotiate about the income. We would love to catch up with you over a surf or a beer. Yewwwwwww!! Message Robbie or Sandra
VEGETARIAN COOK REQUIRED
Experienced vegetarian cook required for Yoga Retreat Centre in Byron Bay. Please email resume
CHEF OR COOK REQUIRED FOR SPOKE CAFE SUFFOLK PARK
We are looking for a young vibrant and outgoing person to work in an open kitchen at Suffolk Park. You need to be passionate about cooking, be able to talk to customers and be quick to serve food. You need to be efficient at ordering, prepping and cleaning. Your food will be fresh and exciting utilising all the seasonal produce this area has to offer. This is for someone who is looking for 5 days a week. Please only apply if you are an Australian, permanent resident or have a long working visa. Come to SPOKE at BYRON HOLIDAY PARK 5-37 Broken Head Road and see Rhys ASAP with your resume or call Mel
JING ORGANICS CHEF/COOK
Calling all competent foodies and chefs. Jing Organics is looking for a chef that is passionate about healthy food. Working with organic fresh ingredients and produce we are looking for someone that is efficient, quick and at home in the kitchen. A dynamic individual that is happy to do a variety of tasks like serving customers. We offer a happy, friendly and creative environment. Looking for a full time applicant but would consider part time also. This is a long time position for the right person. Working ours 7 – 3, up to 5 weekdays a week. If this sounds like it could be you please email me. Please no transient travellers. Cheers Adam
CASUAL/RELIEF EDUCATORS – BYRON BAY
Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life. Working as the casual educator, you will assist with running the children’s daily routines. You’ll enjoy flexible hours and variety all while being supported by an experienced group of educators. Our services are open from 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday. You will be required to be available for multiple shifts each week and have flexibility to work at short notice. The qualifications / experience: – Certificate III / Diploma in Children’s Services / Bachelor of Early Childhood – Previous experience in early childhood or childcare environments. Your role: – Assist the room leader with setting up fun, innovative and educational activities – Engage and supervise the children – Assist children in daily routines, rest periods and meal time – Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children at all times – Create positive relationships with team members, children and their families. The benefits: – Competitive award wages – Progression opportunities – Simple, easy to use availability survey – Nominate up to 20 centres to work at within your state – Supportive and friendly team – Professional development and training – Career pathways – Comprehensive induction and training programme. If you have a have a passion for working with children, then we’d love to meet you! Candidates will be reviewed and invited to interview as applications are received and we may remove this advertisement as soon as suitable individuals have been sourced. To apply, please click “Apply Now” to complete the Goodstart Inspiring Careers process or contact Mala Fuller on 07 3918 2175 with any queries.
TRAVEL EXPERT
We are seeking Travel Experts to join our vibrant Customer Service team and sell bucket-list travel packages to our loyal customer base. This is a unique opportunity to join Australia’s fastest growing travel company in beautiful Byron Bay, NSW. Key Tasks: – Answer a high volume of inbound phone calls – Respond to a high volume of inbound emails and live chat messages – Provide accurate information and develop strong product knowledge – Confidently convert enquiries to sales – Assist customers to navigate our website – Process payments – Complaint handling and conflict resolution. Required Skills: – Exceptional phone manner – Professional written communication skills – Strong procedural focus – Problem solver – Strong service orientation – Motivated, reliable and conscientious – Sense of urgency and ability to work under pressure – Extensive customer service experience – Administration & attention to detail. Desired Skills: – Recent retail travel agency experience including GDS use – Background in and knowledge of the Australian Travel Industry including key destinations and seasonality – Strong airfare and cruise product knowledge – Call centre experience. This is a 4 day per week position on a rotating 7-day roster, with some evening and weekend work required.
COOK
Position available for someone with experience and desire to cook Mexican food. Lots of hours for the right applicant. Hole-in-the-wall style business, focusing on excellent tacos open lunch and dinner in Byron Bay. To qualify: – must have passion with food and the industry. – must be hardworking and reliable. – must have an experience of being a chef/cook. – can work in a fast paced environment. For interested applicants, please send resume to normaporceddu@gmail.com or call 61481390622
BARISTA/COCKTAIL BARTENDER
Hate putting on a uniform and working late nights or early mornings!? Love being able to go for a surf, practice yoga or just sleep in then go to work and just hang out in a fun, friendly, fast paced environment all day listening to funky beats and wearing your own comfortable funky clothes? Then maybe you’ll be just the bartender/barista we’re lookin for at Main Street burger bar! No earlier than 11am starts or 11pm finishes, full time flexible hours for the right staff. If you can pour a latte and build a drink, HAVE YOUR NSW RSA, will be in Byron for AT LEAST 6 MONTHS and can work nights and weekends, then come in person to 18 Johnson St with your resume any day between 3-5pm and ask for Tahlia or Gabriel or alternatively email your resume with a photo and I’ll be in touch to organise a trial.
CHEF DE PARTIE
Earn $25 Per Hour + $30 Per Hour on Weekends! Join a Quirky Byron Bay Cafe with a Health Based Food Philosophy. Enjoy a 4 Day Working Week in a Fast Paced Fun Environment. Excellent Training and Development | Opportunity with Clear Progression. Relocate to Beautiful Byron Bay! Our Client: Our client have been known to offer the best breakfast in Byron! They take a healthy based philosophy when it comes to their food selection on offer and pride themselves on providing first-class service and a comfortable ambience. The Opportunity: Our client is seeking a Chef De Partie to join their company in Byron Bay, NSW with the potential to earn $25 Per Hour + superannuation. The primary purpose of this position is to deliver excellence and consistency in a professional environment whilst offering a variety of healthy dishes. Reporting directly to the Head Chef some of your responsibilities include: – Assisting with the menu development, ordering, costings and rostering – Working on the grill and preparing salads – Preparing dishes in advance ready for service – Following instructions from the two head chefs. To be successful in this role you will be a Chef de Partie and have at least 3+ year’s hands-on practical experience in a similar role. Someone who is looking for a challenge and is looking to have fun at the same time would be ideal. Apply today and don’t miss out on joining a fun and challenging opportunity as soon as possible.
EXPERIENCED FASHION STORE MANAGER – ROCKMANS BYRON BAY
A fun and supportive environment where everyone is treated with respect. A united team working together to shape our success story. Large company where skills are valued with plenty of opportunities for growth. Pretty Girl Fashion Group is a large national retailer with approximately 350 stores consisting of 4 successful women’s apparel brands which include Rockmans, beme, W.Lane and Table Eight. We are a proud company, one who lives and breathes our values of TEAM WORK and being CUSTOMER INSPIRED. As a Rockmans Store Manager, you will be the driving force behind sales, customer service, staff development and stock management. You will be a leader, mentor, brand ambassador and above all the face of Rockmans in your community. Every day presents a new challenge and our enthusiastic team hits each one head on… relaxed yet hard working, open and honest with a positive attitude to overcome any obstacles. ARE YOU THE ONE? We are looking for: – A self-motivated individual with the ability to drive a team – Business management skills with an understanding of key performance indicators – Excellent communication skills with the professionalism to deal with people at all levels – Experience as a manager preferred but not essential. Your rewarding role as Store Manager will include: – Delivering customer excellence – Maintaining and growing your loyalty program – Ensuring targets for your store are achieved in areas of sales, wages and stock management – Coach and mentor your team to achieve their targets as well as developing their skill sets for progression – Implement and maintain visual merchandising concepts and standards within your store – Liaise with management on all aspects of your store. What We Offer: The successful applicant will be part of the Pretty Girl family! You will be rewarded with a supportive work environment and a generous staff discount across all brands. You will be part of a progressive company that offers opportunities, support and encouragement. DON’T MISS OUT – APPLY NOW!!
EXPERIENCED HOSPITALITY STAFF
TARGA RESTAURANT – EXPERIENCED STAFF ALL AREAS. We are currently hiring for the Summer season and on-going: Barista – with waiting experience, Restaurant Supervisor – (Full-Time), Barperson – Wine & Cocktail Service. If you are an dedicate and experienced Hospitality professional and enjoy working in a busy restaurant environment please apply by emailing a resume ***include which position you are applying for in the subject line. Targa is a Modern European restaurant central to town open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
WAITRESS FOR BOYS WEEKEND
We are looking for 2-3 girls to do some waitressing on Saturday (19th of Nov) from midday to late at a residence in Byron Bay. It is for an all-male party and we would. Really appreciate Bikinis or less. We are willing to pay a good hourly rate. We are a fun young group staying at one of the nicest hotels around Byron you will be guaranteed to enjoy yourselves. Backpackers are welcome to apply and we are looking for girls that easy to get along with an enjoy a party.
CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM MEMBER – WOOLWORTHS BYRON BAY
Are you passionate about retail and providing exceptional customer service? You will thrive in this role! • Join the Fresh Food People • Connect and give back to your community • Start your career with a great Australian company. This is a casual role working approximately 10 hours per week. The successful applicant will be available between 4pm and 9pm Monday to Friday and between 7am and 9pm Saturday and Sunday. About Us: At Woolworths, spreading the joy of food to our customers is the reason we do what we do. We live it, we breathe it. Woolworths offers real opportunities for career development, for those who love food, leading developing large teams and putting a smile on a customer’s face. So if you’re someone who leads by example and strives to be better every day, then we would love to hear from you. As a Customer Service Team Member you will live our values and help drive sales each and every week. For many of our customers, you are the face of Woolworths and you have the ability to create strong customer advocacy for your store. • Start your career with us today • Structured learning and development • Delight our customers with world class service. About You: Have you got the right ingredients to be successful? The Fresh Food People share a love of customers, team and food. From ensuring our customers are top of mind each and every day, through to driving fresh ideas to continually improve what we do, you’ll constantly strive to be the best, delivering a world class customer experience. As a Customer Service Team Member, you will enjoy working within a fast paced team environment. Your positive attitude will shine through at all times as you work cooperatively in a team to provide our customers with engaging, efficient, friendly and knowledgeable service through register transactions. You will have impeccable dress standards the proudly represent our brand in your community. You’ll provide our customers with a level of service that will encourage them to return to the store again and again. • Ability to work flexible retail hours • Outgoing and enthusiastic personality and positive attitude • Willing to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction • Demonstrate clear written and verbal communications skills • Ability to handle cash and other tender types. We’re social! – connect with us at #WOWcareers through LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or via www.wowcareers.com.au
EXPERIENCE CHEF REQUIRED – IMMEDIATE START
Our team is expanding and we have an experienced chef position available! You will love: – Being creative and exploring new food ideas – being part of a young fun team – working autonomously or under direction – cooking with healthy local ingredients – the security of a long term permanent position – afternoons to enjoy beautiful Byron! This is a full-time roll with an immediate start. The right candidate will be rewarded with a competitive package and the pleasure of only working mornings/day as well as a 4 day working week!! You will have the opportunity to work with some of the best chefs in Byron and be part of a business in its growth phase. Please note – this is a permanent role and not for those just passing through. L&G is a fast paced kitchen that is not for the faint hearted. You will need to think on your toes and always be exploring new food ideas. This is the perfect role – for the right person. If this sounds like you, please send us a copy of your cv with a brief outline of your experience. We look forward to meeting you! Leaf & Grain Crew!
CHEF/COOK
Position available for someone with experience and desire to cook Mexican, lots of hours for the right applicant. Hole-in-the-wall style business, focusing on excellent tacos open lunch and dinner in Byron Bay. For interested applicants, please send resume
RECEPTIONIST/HOLIDAY OFFICER
Ray White Real Estate Byron Bay is widely recognised as one of the great real estate agencies to work for in Byron Bay. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic & motivated person to join our front office team. An experienced person is preferred but not essential and having already completed a certificate of registration is a distinct advantage. You must possess a positive attitude, immaculate presentation, with a passion for providing high quality customer service. You should also enjoy helping out in a team environment and have the ability to juggle a few tasks at once. The position commences with reception duties three days per week, including Saturdays. As the face and voice of the company, your key duties and responsibilities will include: – Answering & directing calls – Greeting clients -General administration duties – Assisting the property management team. To apply for this position please forward your resume to: Carly Mason, Holiday Manager, 15 Fletcher Street (PO Box 40), Byron Bay NSW 2481. Email: carly.mason@raywhite.com
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Today we held two sessions of Coffee Lounge at Lexis Byron Bay.
At the morning session, we played a very exciting round of Lexis Jenga, building one of the biggest towers I have seen!
The students with the impressive tower shortly before it came tumbling down!
The students answered the questions on each brick they pulled from the tower and learnt many new words and phrases along the way, such as ‘advice‘, ‘regret‘, and ‘speeding ticket‘.
As the tower grew taller and taller, each turn became more difficult. The tower wobbled and threatened to fall many times, and nobody wanted to be the one who made it fall!
Eventually, after almost reaching the limit of how tall a Jenga tower can grow, it came crashing down onto the table. The students celebrated with TimTams!
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In the afternoon, we enjoyed the beautiful, sunny weather and sat out in the garden. The students chatted amongst themselves and as a group, learning about each other’s culture and their experiences in Australia. Having students from Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, Brazil, Korea and Japan, there was a lot to share! We learnt that students in Korea study from 7am until 9pm, which shocked everyone at the table! We also discussed the different accents in Australia and other English-speaking countries, the difficulties with getting Student Visas for Australia, and showed the newcomers how to enjoy your coffee by drinking it with a TimTam straw!
The students enjoyed their coffee in the sunshine!
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We have ten new starters at Lexis Byron Bay this week. Welcome!
Dominique is from Switzerland and has a younger sister called Sabrina. He likes to go mountain biking and also enjoys programming computers. He is working as an Electronics and Systems Engineer for an IT company. He came to Lexis Byron Bay to study English because the people of Australia are nice and easy-going.
Manuel is from Switzerland and Portugal – he has dual citizenship. He is an only child and his parents live in Porto, Portugal (where the famous wine is from!). He enjoys listening to music, experiencing local cultures and being in nature. He is currently doing an internship to become a salesman and will eventually be working for a large European paper trading company. He decided to study English in Australia because he is fascinated by the lifestyle and nature here. He also wants to learn how to surf in Byron Bay. In the future, he hopes to study Law at university and plans to do a lot of travelling to experience many different cultures.
Ai is from Japan. She is a hairdresser and likes playing sport. She came to Lexis Byron Bay because she wants to learn how to speak English. She hopes to make friends from all around the world!
Andi is from Switzerland and has been working for two years programming industrial machinery. His hobbies are riding motorcycles, snowboarding, skateboarding, building his VW bus and participating in his Youth Group. While here at Lexis Byron Bay, he hopes to improve both his English and his surf skills, meet the friendly people of Australia and see the interesting sites that the country has to offer.
Astrid is from Belgium and is staying in Australia for the next three months. She completed high school in June and is now taking a gap year to learn English, travel, experience different lifestyles and push the boundaries of her comfort zone. She also hopes to figure out what she wants to study at University next year; regardless of what course she chooses, she wants to study in English which is why she is here! She plans to study for two months at Lexis Byron Bay before travelling for another month in Australia, then to Bali, Asia and New Zealand.
Olli is from Germany and travelled to Australia with his wife, Katrin. He works for a power company in Germany and enjoys playing football, golf and tennis. He wants to study English so that he can communicate with others from all over the world when travelling. After studying at Lexis Byron Bay he is heading north to visit the Great Barrier Reef.
Katrin is from Germany and lives with her husband, Olli. She has a wonderful garden at their home, with a small pond and Koi fish. She enjoys reading and snowboarding. She works as an Economist for a Distribution Service Operator. Her sister lives in the town of Mullumbimby, near Byron Bay, which is why she came here. After studying at Lexis Byron Bay, she will visit Hamilton Island, Airlie Beach, Cairns and Daintree National Park.
Livia is from Brazil and has two brothers and a sister. She enjoys spending time with her friends. She studied Biology at university but has not worked in the area yet. After studying English at Lexis Byron Bay, she hopes to either find work in Australia in the field of Biology or perhaps study a course in Fashion and Design.
Pol is from Spain and studies Sport Science at Barcelona University. He plays Handball at a high level and trains for about five hours on the weekend for this. While studying, he has also been working at Nike in Barcelona for the past two years. He decided to come to Australia to study English because he believes it will help both his life and his career. He chose Lexis Byron Bay for his studies so that he could experience living in a small country town.
Nil is from Spain and has just completed high school. One of his favourite things to do is photography and hopes to one day take the kind of photos that are seen in magazines. He also likes watching films, reading and playing video games. He came to Australia to study English because he believes the language is important to know and wanted to travel far from home. He hopes to learn how to surf while in Byron Bay and in the future would like to study Informatic Science.
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We have two students graduating from Lexis Byron Bay this week.
Emiko with her teacher and classmates
Emiko is from Japan and graduates from Claudia’s Upper Intermediate class. She started in Pre-Intermediate and, over the 24 weeks she has spent here at Lexis Byron Bay, has worked her way up to the Upper Intermediate class. She has been a dedicated and hard-working student, improving her English skills and gaining confidence in speaking both in class and out. Emiko has made great friends during her time here and will be missed by staff and students alike! She is now off to travel through Cambodia and Vietnam before returning home to Japan. When she gets home, she plans to work and save up to come back to Australia, to travel to Uluru, Cairns and Tasmania. We look forward to seeing you again in Australia some day Emiko!
Anina with her teacher and classmates
Anina is from Switzerland and graduates from Kristy’s Pre-Intermediate class. She has been studying at Lexis for just three weeks but has made great progress in that time. Anina has increased her confidence in speaking and shows strong grammar skills for this level. She is a kind, polite student and works very well with her classmates. We wish you all the best for the future Anina!
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Today we had Olmo from Slackline Byron Bay Balance Revolution came by to teach our students how to slackline!
Before getting onto the slackline, we warmed up the muscles we were about to use by doing some stretching and did some balance exercises to focus and calm our minds.
Then it was time to try to slackline! Olmo had a helping hand nearby and gave lots of great advice to help each student find their balance and walk along the slackline.
Everyone had fun trying to balance along the line and are looking forward to improving more at the next slacklining session!
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This afternoon we had a Trivia quiz to test our knowledge in the categories of Science, Geography, Music and Sport.
The students were faced with questions such as “In which sport would you use a ‘sand iron’?” (golf), “Which rock group did George Harrison belong to?” (The Beatles), “Who developed the theory of relativity?” (Albert Einstein) and “What is the capital city of New Zealand?” (Wellington).
Everyone brought different strengths to their team, with some students being more knowledgeable about Science and others about Sports. There was much discussion about the right answer for each question and, when they knew the answer in their own language, figuring out the correct English word for it!
The winning team was Shinsuke and Roman, who argued about almost every answer! Well done to them for working out who had the correct answer for each question! Enjoy the beers 🙂
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