Next month’s activities look even better than this month with another barbecue, sports and the very valuable “GV Work Shop” program just to name a few.
You can view and print off the activity list here: GV Brisbane’s December Activity Schedule
Spanish teacher required!
12 November, 2009 · Leave a Comment
A woman in our building is looking for someone to teach her Spanish.
If you think that you would be a good candidate, please see Robyn at Student Support.
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GV Brisbane is now on Twitter!
11 November, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Are you a Twitter fan? Why not follow GV Brisbane to keep up-to-date 24/7 with everything that is happening?
You find us at: http://twitter.com/GVBrisbane
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Looking for share accommodation?
11 November, 2009 · Leave a Comment
There is a share room available for a girl near Roma Street Parklands.
Beautiful three bedroom apartment overlooking the park, fully furnished, clean and tidy.
Price: $125 per week,
Bond: $500
Contact: 0430600919 – available now!
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Need help with job interviews?
10 November, 2009 · Leave a Comment
At 2:00pm today, the GV Work Shop is on again. The topic for this week is interview skills.
Teacher Matt in a GV Work Shop session
Job interviews can be a stressful situation for anyone. These classes are perfect to ensure you can walk into an interview with the correct language skills to help you gain employment. Don’t miss out on this valuable information!
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Dancing.. Bollywood style!
10 November, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Yesterday, teacher Chloe held a Bollywood dancing class. Well done to everyone who joined in! You learned the moves really quickly. Stay tuned for the next lesson!
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It’s Graduation Time!
6 November, 2009 · 1 Comment
Today we are sad as we have to say goodbye to many students and also Intermediate 1 class’ teacher, Phil! Our Elementary and Pre-Intermediate Reading and Vocabulary option class, who were reading Dracula, decided to make a video of the story.
The highlight had to be Phil and Matt singing Karaoke! It’s a good thing you are both excellent English teachers!
Thank you to Matt’s Upper Intermediate class for organising the barbecue. Great work!
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Melbourne Cup Prize lunch!
6 November, 2009 · Leave a Comment
After the Melbourne Cup celebrations, Emily’s class, who won the first GV Brisbane Hermit Crab Race, claimed their prize which was a lunch served by GV Brisbane staff.
The menu was an ample supply of pizza, drinks and ice cream. Congratulations to Emily’s Pre Intermediate 2 class!
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What a day!
3 November, 2009 · 1 Comment
If you missed out on the Melbourne Cup festivities, you missed a great day! Check out the photos below. Keep an eye out for the video which will posted on the blog soon. Congratulations to all our prize winners!
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We have a big day coming up tomorrow!
2 November, 2009 · Leave a Comment
It’s Melbourne Cup time again!
The Melbourne Cup is Australia’s major annual Thoroughbred horse race and is widely considered to be “The race that stops a nation.” As part of the annual celebrations, we have an afternoon full of festivities. We are having a best-dressed competition, Race sweeps, lunch and the first annual GV Brisbane Hermit Crab Race!
The activities start at 11:30am!
he Melbourne Cup is Australia’s major annual Thoroughbred horse race. Billed as The race that stops a nation
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Room Available
29 October, 2009 · Leave a Comment
From tomorrow, there is 1 room available at our Main Street student house!
A bedroom at the Main St Student House
If you would like to know more information, please see Robyn or click the link below:
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Touch Rugby is postponed
29 October, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Due to the rain yesterday, Touch Rugby has been postponed till tomorrow. The Cold Rock style cooking activity which was scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled.
If you would like to join in at Touch Rugby, please meet at reception at 2:00pm.
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Touch Rugby is on again!
27 October, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Matt and Robyn’s teams play off again tomorrow! Will Robyn’s team be victorious again?
If you would like to join in or just come and watch, please meet at reception at 2:00pm tomorrow.
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Let’s get to know our new students
26 October, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Today, we had our first student from Yemen start at GV Brisbane.
The first person to tell Peter their name, will receive a prize!
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Goodbye Hannah
23 October, 2009 · 2 Comments
As you are all probably aware, Hannah is pregnant and her baby is almost due. Which means we sadly have to say goodbye to her today.
Good luck with the new addition to your family, Hannah. We can’t wait to meet the new GV Brisbane baby! You are going to name her GV, right??
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Today’s Activity
23 October, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Today Henriette (from Pre-Intermediate) will be teaching us how to make Spaetzle!!! It’s a German dish!
If you want to learn a good recipe, or try it, come to the kitchen at 2pm! Today is Henriette’s last day so it is a good opportunity to come and say goodbye.
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Well Done Jan!
22 October, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Our FCE and CAE Preparation classes have been carrying out different GIL tasks as homework.
The student that has excelled this week with his work is Jan, from FCE. Congratulations! You are working really hard and improving a lot! Well done!
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Do you need some extra help with your listening skills?
22 October, 2009 · Leave a Comment
There is a range of DVDs with worksheets available from Mariana’s office.
If you would like some extra help and to watch some great movies in the process, please see Mariana any day after 2:00pm.
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Want some extra help with finding work?
20 October, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Don’t forget that the GV Work Shop is on today at 2:00pm.
Today’s work shop will provide a practical guide on how and where to look for a job.
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The Valley Fiesta 2009
20 October, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Valley Fiesta 2009 brings you three days of free entertainment on three stages in the Valley Mall, Brunswick Street and the Chinatown Mall.
This year’s Valley Fiesta is shaping up to be the biggest yet.
The Valley Mall Stage will be showcasing some of the best international, national and local pop, rock, indie and hip hop acts.
Meanwhile, the Brunswick St Stage will feature a repertoire of alt-country, soul fusion and blues in a more laid back atmosphere that includes cafe seating and dining available from local restaurants.
Valley Fiesta 2009 will also include a series of events in the newly redeveloped Chinatown Mall, with the Theatre Stage hosting street theatre, performance artists, short theatre productions and comedy during the day.
The celebrations are from this Friday the 23rd of October till Sunday the 25th of October. For a list a guide to the weekend, visit the Valley Fiesta website: http://www.valleyfiesta.com.au/ or ourbrisbane.com: A guide to Valley Fiesta
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Ready, Set….. Eat!
20 October, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Yesterday, there was another eat off with groups of two competing to see who will be crowned the GV Spag Bol (spaghetti bolognese) king!
The competition was full of laughs and a lot of mess, with one member of the group having to feed the other with chopsticks! Congratulations to Diego and Murilo for winning!
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I raise you $1000!
16 October, 2009 · 1 Comment
It was poker time again at GV Brisbane today! Thanks to everyone who joined in!
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Connections – A Magazine Written By Students for Students
16 October, 2009 · Leave a Comment
The Upper – Intermediate students at GV Caloundra have been busy these past few weeks putting together a magazine.
It’s aim is to provide new and current students with valuable information about GV Caloundra and Caloundra in general but there is also some handy information for students in any locations as well.
Click this link to see the Newsletter
Many thanks to all the students at GV Caloundra who worked hard on this project and a special thanks to Nathalie their teacher who has had to edit and format the magazine.
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Two student house rooms available!
15 October, 2009 · Leave a Comment
We have two rooms available at our Connor Street student house.
Single bedroom with own bathroom – $170 per week
Twin bedroom with own bathroom – $240 per week
Both are available now!
To find out more about these rooms, please see Robyn at Student Support.
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Moving on? Stay in touch!
15 October, 2009 · Leave a Comment
We love to keep in touch with former students, so don’t forget to join our Facebook page
We have around 350 former, current and future students in the GV Brisbane group at the moment, so it’s a great way to keep in touch with your classmates and friends. Click on the logo above to go straight to our page.
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Queensland Multicultural Festival 2009
15 October, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Now in its 6th year, the festival, developed by the Queensland Government to promote the importance of cultural diversity, has something for everyone.
Be part of Queensland’s largest, free, one-day community event when the Queensland Multicultural Festival brings Roma Street Parkland to life on Sunday 18 October from 10 am to 8 pm. Celebrate our rich cultural diversity with a full program of music, food, dance, theatre and family activities.
See the map and timetable of events here: http://www.ourbrisbane.com/files/MulticulturalFest2009-timetable-map.pdf
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Want to live in GV Brisbane’s student house?
14 October, 2009 · Leave a Comment
The student houses have been very popular and have almost booked out!
There is one more room available however, from Tuesday the 20th of October for $165 per week! If you would like to know more about the room, please see Robyn at Student Support.
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Welcome!
13 October, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Yesterday, we had 22 new students from Italy, Brazil, South Korea, Japan, France, Slovakia and Saudi Arabia begin their courses at GV Brisbane. Welcome everyone!
Now, here is the weekly question about our new starters.
Which of our new students can speak German, Italian, Spanish, basic French and English?
The first student to tell Peter will win a prize.
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Out & About Video
13 October, 2009 · 1 Comment
If you missed the Out & About class video which was played at graduation on Friday, check it out below:
Well done to both the Out & About classes for their efforts!
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Congratulations Juan!
12 October, 2009 · 3 Comments
Juan Pablo Wiesner from Colombia studied at GV Brisbane back in 2006–2007 and has now completed his university studies in Brisbane!
Starting in a low-level General English course, his English started to improve quickly. Soon he was at a solid intermediate level and moving into EAP 2. As Juan’s intention was to study at university, he decided to enter our IELTS program. Due to his hard work, Juan received the IELTS score that he needed and began a Bachelor of Business Banking and Finance at the Queensland University of Technology in 2007.
Juan graduated from QUT in August 2009 but he isn’t stopping there. He will now complete a Masters of Financial Management at the University of Melbourne in February 2010.
Congratulations Juan!
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