Community Calendar Session 10
Activities - Upath - Jobs
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ILSC Brisbane students, teachers and staff! Welcome to Session 10. Spring is here! Finally. On Friday the 15th of September at 1:10pm in the L2 courtyard we will be drawing the winners for the “Learn to Earn” charity raffle. Remember the first prize is 2 skydiving tickets; second prize is 2 whale watching tickets and the third prize is a $100 drink voucher at the “Victory” bar. Tickets are only $2. If you are reading this before September the 15th at 10:30am you still have a chance to buy tickets! Talk to your teacher. If you are reading this after that date- sorry you missed out! Session 10 also has an opportunity to show your appreciation to your teachers here at ILSC Brisbane. Until Wednesday the 20th you will
have the chance to write a message to your most impressive teacher and submit it to the “Teacher Appreciation Box” next to the reception. This is a chance for you to say “Thanks” to a teacher who has really helped you with your studies here at ILSC Brisbane. Remember - you might not even “like” the teacher! The teacher could’ve made you work hard when you didn’t want to. We want you to show your appreciation to teachers who have helped you improve! Again - as always- this is your school and your magazine. If you have any ideas you’d like to have shared with the school please email me at: Leon.BellPD@ilsc.com.au. Have an epic session 9! Leon Bell
ILSC Teachers Day! Use the forms provided next to the reception to write a “Thankyou� message to a teacher at ILSC who has made a difference in your life! After you write your message - put it in the box and we will give it to the teacher on Wednesday the 20th. This is your chance to let your teacher know how much you appreciate them!
Star Day Student
Khorolmaa Tserendorj ILSC Student from 12/09/2016 to 13/10/2017 What made you decide to come to Brisbane, Australia? I always wanted to study English abroad. I wanted to choose a safe and comfortable country. I was little bit confused which one to choose - Australia or the USA. Then my brother’s family recommended Australia to me. He has lived in Brisbane for 2 years. I really appreciate them because I like Brisbane very much - it is a clean and uncrowded city. I really enjoy living here. Why did you decide to study with ILSC? I researched many English language schools in Brisbane before I arrived. I became interested in ILSC because of location is in the city and good curriculum. That’s why I chose ILSC! What classes did you take beforehand? When I arrived in ILSC, I started in English Communication Level B2. At this time, my listening and speaking skills were not good. I couldn’t communicate with my classmates. Now I am studying Follow us:
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in I1, and my English is becoming better. Now I have a lot of international friends as well. What do you do in your free time? I usually read books and sometimes I do yoga in my free time. Also I like to watch TED talks, this is improving my listening skills. Also I like to walk to the city and enjoy tasting international foods. How do you think ILSC helped you to get where you are now? ILSC teachers and my classmates have always helped me improve. ILSC teachers are very professional and they can teach very clearly and patiently. Also the curriculum is very suitable to me - it makes me work a lot! What are your memorable moments from your time in Australia? When I arrived in Brisbane I traveled to South Stradbroke Island. There I rode a jet ski. It was very amazing and exciting. I won’t forget my Australia life. I have had many amazing experiences here! ilsc-brisbane
What was your biggest challenge in Australia? I lived in Japan for 3 years before came in Australia. I already have experience living abroad alone. It was easy to find a way of living in Brisbane. But my English was not very good at the beginning. That’s why I am working hard in my studying and getting my teachers to help me with everything. What are your passions / dreams –career, study or personal for the future? My biggest dream is create a ‘Tour agency’ in Mongolia. I want to contribute to Mongolia’s tourism industry. I graduated ‘Tourism and Hotel Management’ in Mongolia. Now I really need to improve my English. If I learn English, I will be easier to achieve my dream. What’s next? I want to study Business English after General English. All after that I will return to my country. I will try hard to create my own ‘Tour agency’, also I will build a happy life for myself!
Annu Tamura ILSC Staff since 2008 How long have you been working for ILSC Brisbane? Since March 2008, well… nearly 10 years! Where are you now and what do you do? Tokyo – Japan (Been here for 2.5 years). I work on Marketing and counselling support for AUS Japanese counsellors. How do you do it? Travelling from city to city in Japan and visiting agencies to give updates. Also attending fairs and giving seminars for people who are considering studying with ILSC is also something I do. However counselling support is the fun part, there is only 1 hour time deference between AUS cities and Tokyo so I am always connected and communicating with counsellors in each city via skype. What do you do in your free time? Spending time with family (sorry… I am such an ordinary person!) What are your most memorable moments from your time with ILSC?
We made a movie for the BNE campus in 2014. We spent so much time planning the details in advance. The video shoot was supposed to be smooth but it had been raining for three days while the camera crew was in BNE! BNE should be sunny for 300 days out of 365 days but we were very unlucky and our plan got completely messed up. In the end, we managed to complete project but without a very patiently cooperative student volunteer team, it wouldn’t have been possible. Who is the most memorable coworker you have met at ILSC Brisbane? John Smedley. We went through so many things together… we were always arguing, crying, arguing, and getting older together. We also were the prototype for the BNE LCC team. What are your passions / dreams – career, study or personal for the future? Finding a balance between professional life and personal life and to be a role model for Japanese young women. In Japanese society, most women Follow us:
still have to choose between either having kids or seeking a career. Many of them give on working as a professional at some point- although governmental family support is so much better than AUS - I still think women can have families and work. Japanese women and companies are waiting for role models. Thanks to my company and family, I think I am doing OK so far so I’ll keep going! Has your time with Brisbane ILSC changed you? Of course! A lot! I learnt a lot from the team and students. I became a good listener and a more tolerant person through student counselling. Dealing with many things at the same time was painful at the beginning but ILSC BNE was such a small team so I naturally became a multitasking person. My creativity is definitely from Babette. Oh I almost forgot, my “ingrishu” (English) has improved a bit too! What’s next? I am going to take a course to be a certified career counsellor this year for marketing and student support. ilsc_brisbane
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For the Learn to Earn ILSC charity in India
2 Skydiving tickets! 14,000ft Skydive from the Byron Bay jump site
2 Whale Watch Cruise tickets! Departs from the Gold Coast
$100 worth of drink vouchers Valid at the Victory Hotel
Prizes valid until the 31st of October, 2017
Tickets: just $2! You can buy them from a teacher, as many as you like! Raffle drawn & winners announced Friday, Sep 15th at 1:10pm
Star Day Teacher
Joel Dee ILSC Teacher since 2013
What’s your name? Joel Dee. How long have you been with ILSC? Four and a half years. What classes do you teach? I teach I1 communication as a core class and IELTS 5.0 in the afternoon. What do you do in your free time? Creative writing, renovate our flat, listen to music, spend time with my wife and son. What are your most memorable moments from your time with ILSC? Too many to count but I guess the ILSC 25th birthday celebrations, in-depth conversations with colleagues during post-PD drinks, being shaved by students during Movember and Shave for a Cure, amusing questions students have sometimes asked. Follow us:
What gives you the most joy in teaching? When I see that light turn on in a student that has had trouble understanding and then suddenly gets it. Some of the stories I hear about students’ lives. Seeing students progress not only in their studies but also in their cultural awareness. What is something on your “bucket list”? To have written a few books. To be self-sustainable. To travel around Australia by train. To go on the Trans-Siberian and the Orient Express. What’s something people might not know about you? I used to play in a ska-band in Krakow as a saxophonist and occasional singer. What’s next? One of the things on my bucket list. We’ll see…. ilsc_brisbane
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Level 2 Courtyard / 5:00 - 7:00 pm
8 Happy Hour Party! (18+) Communal Bar and Eat House
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Learn to Earn Raffle Draw
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Spot X Surfing School (leaves Friday) $295
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Brisbane Festival Riverfire
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Movieworld! $49 only
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Activities Info
FREE ACTIVITIES NEED A MINIMUM OF 5 PEOPLE SIGNED UP AND PRESENT TO RUN WELCOME ACTIVITIES
Intake Day
DRINKS
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Get to know your campus,the Tasting Tour city, your teachers and other staff 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 10 positions while enjoying a tasty BBQ. available. Let John show you some Australian craft beers locations around the inner city. Note! This Chit Chat Club is not cheap beer…Must have cash and I.D, and no complaining about Want to improve your conversation the price of beer! skills? Meet our Conversation Partners who visit the campus to help you with your English. It is FREE from 3:00 pm to 4pm but you Drinks with MUST sign up at Reception.
TOURS IN BRISBANE
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Join Leon to learn everything you need to know to get a job in Australia.
UPath
Orientation Receive a UPath orientation and ongoing program support from ILSC’s academic and student advisors.
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A FREE guided tour. Great photos, picnic areas and showing one of the main areas for Brisbane markets. You will need your Gocard. Departing 3:00 pm from reception. Finish at 5:00 pm.
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Clothes, books and more! Come to the level 2 courtyard and TAKE WHAT YOU WANT! Everything is free! Chance 1 is on Thursday the 14th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, chance 2 is on Friday 15th, from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Want to see the best view of Brisbane? Let us show you. Photography Club Bring your Go Card. Tour will Express your inner-photographer. be departing 10:15 am from Night Teachers Capture your memories of Reception. Returns by 1:30 pm. Meet at Reception at 9:30 pm and Brisbane through your creativity go with night teachers to a funky instead of facebook selfies. bar (to be announced) for end of Departing 3:00 pm from reception session drinks. MUST be 18 or and finish at 5:00 pm. GOMA over! Visit the gallery with an ILSC tour guide and open your creative mind! Departing 3:00 pm from Chocolate Tour Reception and will finish at 5:00 Happy Hour Come for a walk and try some pm. samples of local and foreign Party! (18+) chocolate. Samples are around You will need your PASSPORT or $2. Must book through Reception. Appropriate Australian I.D. An Limited spaces available. Clock Tower Aussie tradition on a Friday. Join us at the “Communal Bar and See one of the main landmarks Departing 3:00 pm from the Eat House” and enjoy your Friday of Brisbane from the top of the Reception. afternoon with friends! Departs tower! Leaving Reception at 3:00 from reception at 4:30 pm. Finish pm and returns at 5:00 pm time is whenever you would like to Learn to Earn go home!
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At 1:10 pm, in the level 2 courtyard University SPORTS AND LEISURE the draw to see who won the “Learn Pathway Program to Earn Prizes”(parachuting/whale See the best view of Brisbane watching/ drinks vouchers). Come YOGA w/ Bridie city from Kangaroo Point! Information Session Meet Bridie at 3:15 pm at Great place to meet your friends along to be part of the excitement! Learn about the different study reception (wear the appropriate for BBQs. Departs 3:00 pm from options available after ILSC (no clothing). Sign up is at Reception. the Reception and ends at 5:00 IELTS required) Finish time is 4:30 pm pm. ILSC Teacher’s Day
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Make sure your messages of appreciation to your teachers are in the box by 10:00 am on the 20th!
Movies w/ Migz!
Join Migdonia at Cinemas, watch a some popcorn and you thought after finished!
South bank movie, grab discuss what the film has
Weekend Trips
THE WHALES ARE BACK! $69 (USUALLY $ 99)
SPOT X SURFING SCHOOL (LEAVES FRIDAY) $295
Sunday 17th of September
Friday 22nd to Saturday 23rd of September
2.5-3hr Whale Watching Cruise from Gold Coast. No transport from Brisbane included. Full commentary from experienced Marine Naturalists.
The summer is coming back to Brisbane so it is time to get surfing! Includes return transport, all meals and 2 night’s accommodation.
BRISBANE FESTIVAL RIVERFIRE
MOVIE WORLD $49
Saturday 30th of September
Saturday 7th of October
Get your friends together and find a spot early for the best fireworks show in Brisbane. Riverside or South Bank are the best locations for the show!
Come and have some fun on the crazy rides!
Star Afternoon Teacher
Joel Lago ILSC Teacher since 2016
What’s your name? Joel Lago
country and you were able to learn about each country’s culture. It was very insightful and enjoyable.
How long have you been with ILSC? I’ve been with ILSC for just over a year.
What gives you the most joy in teaching? Seeing the look on a student’s face when they finally understand something that they didn’t before.
What classes do you teach? I teach I1-2 communication. What do you do in your free time? I enjoy reading and hanging out with friends on the weekends.
What is something on your “bucket list”? To road-trip around Australia. What’s something people might not know about you? I have competed in poetry competitions in Brisbane.
What are your most memorable moments from your time with ILSC? When ILSC celebrated its 25th year. There was a celebration where each nationality decorated their room in a way that represented their
What’s next? Finishing my second Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. Follow us:
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Star Afternoon Student
Felipe Cipriano ILSC Student from 04/01/2017 until 12/02/18
What made you decide to come to Brisbane, Australia?
songs before going to play at any party.
future I will be both a DJ and a producer!
Brisbane is a very beautiful city, a capital city and it is near the beach. I’ve always like living in a big city. My friend has lived in Brisbane for 7 years before I got here and they always said nice things about it!
How do you think ILSC helped you to get where you are now?
How did your time in Australia change you? I learned about the culture and customs in Australia. I also feel more responsible and determined because my goal is to lean and speak English more fluently.
Why did you decide to study with ILSC? ILSC has a very good reputation in Brazil and many people advised me that I should study with this school. I really like the teachers, the friends I have made here and the many activities the school offers. What classes did you take beforehand? I had never studied English before I arrived in Australia! I could speak just a little. But at ILSC I learned very quickly! What do you do in your free time? I like to listen to music because I am a DJ and I always prepare my
I’m fulfilling my dream to learn to speak English! What are your most memorable moments from your time in Australia? I was the DJ at a party on the Gold Coast. I really like playing in Australia. There are so many cool parties. I usually DJ in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast.
What’s next? See you on the dance floor!
What was your biggest challenge in Australia? When I arrived I couldn’t speak English and I didn’t have many friends here! I arrived alone! It was a great challenge being alone but now I have many friends here. What are your passions / dreams – career, study or personal for the future? I’m a DJ so I really love music. I want to be a producer- I like to make music. I believe that in the Follow us:
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The best moments of Session 9
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Looking down at the city
Looking out of the clock
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Pic with departing st udent Retro games at Netherworld
At museum with staff
Wine tour Session 8 Brisbane m useum sna kes in jars
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