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Welcome!
We had 136 new and returning students join us last month from 27 different countries…
Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Fiji, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Lithuania, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Romania, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, & Turkiye
What’s on
English students go surfing!
Our General English students have a fun day out getting surfing lessons in Surfers Paradise!
Packaging Photoshoot
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design finalise their packaging project with a photoshoot in our studio. Using the mock ups of their own designs, students learn to shoot for product promotion. We love the way these turned out!
Tradies Smoko
It’s that time again…our Tradies Sausage Sizzle Smoko!!
Painting & Decorating and Wall & Floor Tiling students will enjoy an Aussie style BBQ at Shed 101 to celebrate all their hard work!
When:
P&D: 6th May 11:30am
W&F: 7th May 11:30am
May Day Public Holiday
Our campus will be closed on 4th May for the Labour Day Public Holiday.
We hope everyone has a happy and safe long weekend!
If you have any concerns about your classes, please check your emails or talk to Student Services.
Blues on Broadbeach
Blues on Broadbeach marks its 25th Anniversary in 2026, transforming the Gold Coast into a rhythm and blues mecca over four days.
The free lineup brings together an exceptional mix of international and homegrown talent across four days of soul-stirring entertainment, set against the vibrant backdrop of parks, streets and venues throughout Broadbeach. Artists including Ian Moss, Ruthie Foster, The Bamboos, MonoNeon, Robert Finley, The Lachy Doley Trio and so much more.
When: 14th – 17th May
Where: Broadbeach, Surf Parade
Cost: FREE (with some ticketed events)
FLOTSAM Festival
Flotsam surf film and photography festival will ignite spaces across the southern Gold Coast in early May.
Flotsam’s two week pixel party hosts free and ticketed events including photo exhibitions staged indoor and out, beachside surf cinema nights, live music and more.
When: 1st – 14th May
Where: Burleigh & Coolangatta
more info here
Cars & Culture
Cars & Culture is the famous, Australia wide car show, and one of Australia’s biggest car and lifestyle events.
Their events are family-friendly focused and full of fun and interaction, providing like-minded people from across the region with a chance to connect with others who share the same passion for vehicles. Expect a fun-filled day packed with unique builds and excitement! Their last event boasted over $100 million worth of cars and hundreds of dollars in giveaway prizes.
Expect a diverse display car line up (Super Cars, Custom Cars, JDM’s, Classics, 4×4’s + Bikes and more), an exciting meet and greet, Free kids go karting, free racing simulators, live music, merch sale + freebies, charity raffle and promotional giveaways with hundreds of dollars worth of prizes to be won, trade stalls to cover all your needs, delicious coffee and food (free for MCA members) and more.
When: 17th May
Where: Gold Coast Sports Precinct, Carrara
Cost: FREE
Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show promises plenty of showstopping moments from exclusive VIP experiences in The Lagoon Beach Club to boatloads of activities, including live entertainment stages, fishing demonstrations, street performers and a fun-filled kids activities. Get along to the biggest and best boating lifestyle show with over 820 boats and thousands of marine products.
When: 21st – 24th May
Where: Sanctuary Cove, Masthead Way, Hope Island
more info here
Helpful Tips for finding accommodation in Australia
We know finding suitable accommodation can be a challenge for international students at this time of year. Austrade publishes a range of tools and resources on the Study Australia website on accommodation options within Australia including:
- Tips on creating a strong rental housing application.
- Tips to find the right home and house mates for you.
- Know your rights as a tenant in Australia.
Costs of accommodation will vary depending on your chosen state, city, and type of accommodation. The cost of living calculator on the Study Australia website helps students calculate their expenses.
Do you have a suggestion on an event, workshop, social or anything else you would like to see at the school? Leave us a comment…
Staff Spotlight
MEL
Fun fact: I was originally planning to stay in Australia for 1.5 years and ended up living and working here for 20 years
Fave cuisine: Japanese and Korean BBQ
Nationality: Malaysian
Fave pastime/hobby: Modern Jive Dancing
Job role & how Mel can help you: As part of the EE Mentor Team, I am the Business and Leadership mentor. I work closely with students to ensure they have the best possible learning experience
HENRIQUE
Fun fact: I’m obsessed about Curitiba Football Club, which is my hometown soccer team
Fave cuisine: Italian and Brazilian
Nationality: Brazilian
Fave pastime/hobby: I love to surf and to play “Altinha” at the beach with my mates, it is a ball sport where you need to keep the ball in the air while flowing with the game. But anything with friends is good enough for me
Job role & how Henrique can help you: At 101 Marketing, I work as a Videographer, Photographer, Editor, and Content Creator. I’ve always had a passion for creating videos and expressing ideas visually, but it was only after coming to Australia that I truly realized this was the path I wanted to pursue. Before that, I explored different roles that helped me build a strong foundation in business and communication.
Today, I focus on promoting our courses through creative marketing strategies across social media including reels, carousels, and stories. If you have an idea, I can help bring it to life by turning it into a compelling visual story
Student stats
Student Spotlight
This month’s Student Spotlight goes to Mariana Valentim Ines – Certificate III Commercial Cookery
“Mariana always comes in with a can-do attitude and ready to cook! She takes pride in all the food she produces and manages to put her own spin on all the dishes we create! Mariana doesn’t just replicate, she creates! She truly embodies what it means to be a Chef and keeps me on my toes
!” – Brent O’Brien, Student Mentor
Great work Mariana! Please keep an eye on your emails for your prize.
Job Board Update
Job Board Stats:
We have started to include new Junior roles on the Job Board within areas such Marketing, Sales and Warehouse Logistics. Please let us know in the suggestion box if there is an industry you want to see jobs in.
Over the last 4 weeks we promoted jobs in 7 different industries: Hospitality (45), Administration (42), Cleaning (33), Retail (49), Trades (20), Cookery (43), Fitness (15)
386+ clicks through to the job webpage over the last 4 weeks!
Most popular industries and roles:
- Cookery
- Hospitality
- Cleaning
TIP: Keep an eye out in store windows for “Hiring/Looking for staff” signs at Pacific Fair, Robina Town Centre and Harbour Town.
Have you scored a job through our job board? Let us know in the ‘suggestion box’ above!
Student Business
Each month we will be promoting a student’s own business. If you have a business you would like featured, please email Student Services
Contact us if you would like your business featured.
Victoria Kremer Guimaraes Videomaker
“My business is Victoria Kremer Guimaraes Videomaker, I take photos with my drone. I have a degree in my country (Brazil) in Cinematography so I had learned a lot in this field. I was a video editor with one YouTuber for 6 years. My passion is to take videos showing the landscape of the Gold Coast. I’m building my clientele in Australia.”
Follow me on YouTube, Instagram & TikTok
@victoria.kremer
