Pacific Gateway International College

PGIC is now ILSC - Australia

2011-01-17T13:11:00.000+10:00

PGIC is excited to announce that from the beginning of 2011 we have been officially rebranded as ILSC - Australia, part of the International Language Schools of Canada family. As such, we will be uploading all our future postings about what's going on at our Brisbane campus onto the official ILSC blog.

See you there!

NESTORIA

2011-01-07T17:24:00.000+10:00

To all ILSC students currently in, or looking for new share accommodation,
this new website may be of great help to you and your searches.

http://www.nestoria.com.au/

"Nestoria is a free to use real estate search engine that lets users search the combined listings of our many real estate agent and portal partners - which means more properties on the one site. Nestoria lists rentals, flatshares and sales. You can use the text search to zoom in on the suburbs nearest your campuses."

SESSION 12 PHOTOS

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A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY 2011

FROM EVERYBODY HERE AT

ILSC

(FORMERLY PACIFIC GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE)

ZOMBIE WALK

2010-10-28T14:11:00.001+10:00

Last Sunday, the living public crossed over to a state of 'undead', and took to the streets of Brisbane for the annual Zombie Walk.

With its popularity rising each year since it began, numbers this year exceeded over 2,000 Zombies!
Among these were students from PGIC, with a little help and guidance from Conversation Partners Simon & Stef.

Take a look at the photos below and see if you can find yourself (or your friends) behind the layers of make-up, fake blood, and excellent costuming...

But beware, some of these images may be disturbing!

SOCCER

2010-10-14T14:40:00.000+10:00

SOCCER

IS ON EVERY SECOND SUNDAY OF EACH SESSION.

PLEASE CHECK THE ACTIVITIES CALENDAR TO CONFIRM DATES FOR THIS SESSION.

THEN SPEAK TO CPs MISHAL OR GREG TO SIGN UP...

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SOCCER COMPETITIONS TO COME

2010-10-14T14:25:00.000+10:00

SCREAMWORLDDDD...

Each year, Dreamworld on the Gold Coast presents Screamworld...

The amusement park comes alive at night for thrill-seekers - and some of our students had a chance to experience it for themselves!

2010-10-14T12:41:00.000+10:00

KOALA PARK

PHOTOS

CPs Simon and Ann-Marie took students on a weekend visit to Daisy Hill Conservation Park for a chance to see some native Australian mammals up close and personally...

NEW THINGS COMING UP...

2010-03-25T13:23:00.000+10:00

Session 4 is coming up soon, and we've got some new additions to the PGIC Activities Calendar.

Soccer is back - an extremely fun and successful activity in 2009, and now back for April 2010.
We'll be playing each Sunday of the new session - and soccer will be hosted by Mishal & Greg.
This will be happening at the Botanic Gardens in the city - and if you are interested in joining in the fun, there will be sign-up sheets on the Activities board.

We will also be introducing a College Lunch in week 3 (Wednesday, April 14) - for a small price of $5 we'll be making interesting foods from around the world - perhaps you can try something new for the first time!

THE RETURN OF THE BLOG

2010-03-25T13:13:00.000+10:00

WE'RE BACK!

It's been almost 6 months since our last blog post, but we're now happy to say that the PGIC Student Blog has returned from a hiatus.

We will try very hard now to keep it updated with photos, interesting things in Brisbane, and lots of information that you may need to know during your time here at PGIC.

To start things again, we've got some photos from the recent Wii Competition - with some students taking part in the Need for Speed - Nitro game for their chance to win;
A) 1st prize of $20
B) 2nd prize of a Movie Ticket

Check out some photos below to see how it all happened...
Congratulations to DJ for winning first prize,
Breno for taking 2nd prize... and Lawrence for being a very strong competitor!

MELBOURNE CUP

2009-11-19T13:57:00.000+10:00

On the first Tuesday in November, Australia stops everything to watch The Melbourne Cup, our most famous and celebrated horse race.
This year, students at PGIC were able to take part in the festivities - as we held a small party - complete with drinks, popcorn, chips and a betting sweep.

The eventual winner of the Melbourne Cup was Shocking - and it made some betting students (and teachers) very happy when they realised they'd won themselves a nice amount of cash...

See the photos below to relive the excitement!

2009-11-04T12:01:00.002+10:00

Zombie walk

Finally the ZOMBIES came out from hiding.

There were thousands of people dressed up in some amazing costumes.

LOTS of red paint was used.

Look below to see some students with some Zombies.

Who is more scared?

Students or Zombies?

SOCCER TOURNAMENT

2009-11-02T13:45:00.002+10:00

PGIC FOOTBALL CHALLENGE

The PGIC Soccer Tournament took place two Saturdays ago, and what a massive success it was.
Although PGIC were not the eventual winners on the day - the title going to the team from UQ, a great day of fun and fair play was had by all.

The tournament was made of 8 teams that were invited by PGIC.
Russo English, ACE College, Concordes, Qld University of Technology, University of Qld & Shafston College plus two teams fielded from PGIC.

All the colleges took part in the competition to reach ultimate football glory. $1000 first place prize. Special mention must go to PGIC Blue - who reached the semi-finals of the round-robin tournament, only to be knocked out by the team from Shafston College.

UQ were the champions on the day, defeating QUT in the final - and receiving the $1,000 prize.

It was great to see so many students - whether playing in the teams, officiating as linesmen, cheering from the sidelines or working on the BBQ to make the day truly special. Thank you to everybody who helped!

Another massive thank you to Renzo for putting the competition together - it was a huge responsibility to undertake, and he did it with great professionalism. Thanks must also go to Greg and Gareth for putting the teams together, coordinating training and making the day run as smoothly as possible - and Kaspar for his great photos that capture the fun of the day. Have a look below!

HAPPY HOUR - SO FUN - I Wii'D MYSELF

2009-10-22T14:44:00.004+10:00

DOUBLE THE PONG

2009-10-22T14:02:00.006+10:00

It's all very new and exciting - yes, it's true.

We've doubled our Table Tennis tables from one - to two.
That means twice the action, and twice the fun.

Students will now be able to use both tables during their lunch breaks, and before or after class.

With the Table Tennis Tournament coming up very soon, don't forget to sign up and be involved.
It promises to be a very exciting competition with two tables running at one time!

EXCITEMENT IS HARD TO CONTAIN

AND

RYOHEI'S EXCITEMENT

Let's not forget that PGIC has also bought a NINTENDO Wii for more lunctime fun...

The Wii will become available for students very soon - and we hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to battle it out with your friends on Wii Sports, Mario Kart and several other games...

Intake Day

2009-10-13T10:26:00.002+10:00

2009-10-07T13:20:00.002+10:00

Today we're posting some videos from one of our Saudi Arabian students, Mishal...

Over the last six months, Mishal has captured many of his memories during his time here at PGIC, and presented them in video form via YouTube. If you take a look at the videos below, you may just see yourself, your friends here at the college, or friends that may now be back in their own countries.

Please take a trip down his memory lane...

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Bush Walk

2009-10-05T10:45:00.004+10:00

BUSHWALK

WALKABOUT CREEK

Last Saturday after the TOEIC test, Simon lead a group of students to a day with Aussie nature.

There were opportunities to see lots of Aussie animals and plant life.

Take a look below to see some of the cool stuff...

Thanks to our student Ana Paula Gonçalves, who took all the great photos.

Possum eating ...

Goanna

Snakes

Green Tree Frog

(are they endagered?)

Turtles

Spotted animal things?

PGIC Students!

WINNING ELEVEN SOCCER TOURNAMENT

2009-09-30T14:19:00.004+10:00

against another college!

COMING SOON....

WATCH THIS BLOG FOR MORE INFORMATION

Sign up and play Playstation Soccer Game for prizes and fun.
Start practicing!!

RUGBY LEAGUE GRAND FINAL

2009-09-30T13:57:00.005+10:00

It's football finals fever in Australia at the moment, with Geelong defeating Adam's favourite team St. Kilda last weekend in the AFL (Australian Rules Football) Grand Final... (Adam did cry a little bit).

This weekend, it's the Rugby League Grand Final - with Melbourne Storm taking on Parramatta Eels in a final showdown. Last weekend Melbourne Storm destroyed Brisbane Broncos 40-10 in their semi-final, and they are tipped as favourites to win.

This Sunday afternoon, we will host a PGIC activity for students interested in watching the final.

Meeting outside PGIC (in the smoking area) at 4pm, students and CP's will go to a pub in the city to watch the match with other Australians.

Interested students should write their name on the sign-up list at the Activities Desk before Friday afternoon. We hope to see you there guys!

Some video highlights from Melbourne Storm...

Aussie Pub Crawl

2009-09-30T12:46:00.012+10:00

Table Tennis Tournament with VIVA

2009-09-25T10:25:00.013+10:00

What a fantastic looking bunch of super athletes...

They have been in training for months.

16 PGIC teams to compete

Only 15 advance to the next round.

Domination early...

THE CHAMPIONS! Team Japan was VERY tough.

The Davis Cup Team from Brazil.

Semi Finalists.

Looking confident boys

Cheerleaders!

Nathalie ditches her refereeing duties and plays

These guys were fighters, right to the end.

The FUNNIEST match of the tournament.

Too much laughter to concentrate!

Greg and the rival DOS. What a team!

Our guys playing the teachers

The Frenchies ...

Toby and Dean fought hard in the final.

Semi Finalists and still happy

Southbank BBQ

2009-09-24T11:29:00.010+10:00

Southbank BBQ Crew

JAY J, STEFAN AND JANUS, WITH BETTY AND THE GIRLS

Happy Hour Session 10

2009-09-22T12:20:00.009+10:00

Dance Machines!

ehhhhhh, ma-ca-rena!

aiiiiiii!

Nadia and her boss

TOBY YUKIE & MAI

PEACE YUKA

YUN MI AND CHIHIRO

GO GO GADGET ARM??

Amanda joining in on the fun

PEGGY AND JESSICA STUCK IN THE MIDDLE!

YO ANTONIO

HOON AND GARY DOMINATING THE TABLE

YUTA AND HYE JIN HIDING

Misao & Nadia in the name of peace

CHEERS GARY

HIROS LAST DAY ...SO SAD

LILIANA AND HYE JIN

CP's represent

LISA, NUSHI, MIHO, KEI

Chad teaching outside of the classroom

MASAKO, YUMI, KASPAR WITH PINK WRISTBANDS

AARON, MUN HI, SAORI, EUNICE, YOON AND MYSTERY GIRL

NICE SMILE?

HIDING THE SMILE...

YOSHIE, YUKIE AND FRIENDSE

BRUCE IS BACK

HIROKI AND RYOHEI

ROSE BETWEEN TWO THORNS

Bushwalk at the Beach

2009-09-14T15:32:00.007+10:00

Getting on the train ...
going to ...

Woody Point Beach

After a train ride we finally got to see the water!

Woody Point Beach

Is that a shark?

Playing with the dingos !!

Tennis @ Kangaroo Point

2009-09-04T10:36:00.008+10:00

Roger Federer ...

HAPPY HOUR (SESSION 9)

2009-08-28T11:23:00.019+10:00

A message from the CPs

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Hey all,

we are now well and truly into Session 9, with our new students starting to find their feet and getting adjusted to life here in Brisbane and at PGIC.

We hope you all had a great time at Happy Hour on Friday, and also hope that it was a great opportunity to meet and speak with many other students and our native-speaking Conversation Partners. You will be able to see the photos from Happy Hour very soon - just watch this page!

Again, we want to remind you that we have Lunch Club & Conversation Club running almost every day of the week. This is for you, completely free - and a wonderful chance for you to improve your speaking and listening skills.

Also, if you want to learn to speak the way Australians speak (slang etc.) or want to know more about exciting and interesting things happening in Brisbane - talk to us!

As Conversation Partners at PGIC, we're all very happy and proud to be part of such a unique program. The cultural exchanges we gain by meeting and speaking with you, and the friends we make along the way make this a truly special experience.

If you've never been to a Lunch Club or Conversation Club before, we ask that you try it at least once. It may be one of the most rewarding things you do in your time here.

City Tours and Bush Walks

2009-08-10T13:07:00.005+10:00

Where are the dolphins and fish?

Jaws?

Southbank Brisbane
Who says it isn't beautiful??

Casino Treasury buliding

Lets get out of the city and into

Simpsons Falls ...

Mt Cootha Lookout

Into the wild ...

cooking and cooking

2009-08-10T12:51:00.004+10:00

Cooking and BBQ

Amy Maree's school of cuisine

Very interesting food ...

healthy...

good for the soul ...

its a crazy tomato

Orange juice in champagne glasses

We are all class ...

Looking good girls

cutting, chopping, mixing, preparing ...

Michael Jackson KARAOKE Tribute

2009-08-10T12:29:00.003+10:00

Michael Jackson

Karaoke

Tribute

The night was a loving tribute to

Micahel Jackson.

The legend of Pop was there in spirit.

Looking good Michael ...

If Michael were still alive ...

he would be proud of Nadia's dancing

RIP Michael

BUSHWALK in Daisy Hill

2009-08-10T11:44:00.007+10:00

Bush Walk @ Daisy Hill Chilled out on the bush floor

Romeo Romeo

Aussie Pub Crawl

2009-08-03T14:16:00.013+10:00

Aussie Pub Crawl

Yellow/Gold Shirts

Pubs

Steak

Walking

Good times ...

Whats in the bag?

Catalina, where is your shirt??

Cant talk, eating

Yummy

I like my steak

all gone ...

HEEEEELLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOO

Who is that?

What a stud muffin!

Harold

Busting a move,

Cutting the rug

Dance floor

Get down on it ...

Boogie Time

Getting ready to leave

Lining Up

TANGALOOMA ISLAND

2009-07-29T22:10:00.002+10:00

Tangalooma Island is located on the west side of Moreton Island and its resort is a popular tourist destination all year-round.
Tangalooma has many activities available, and is reflected in the 75 different tours/activities on offer to the public.

Right now, Tangalooma have a very special offer available for PGIC students!

For $150 students can take part in;
- Sandboarding (like Snowboarding, but on sand dunes!)
- Access to the resort for 10 hours that includes 2 swimming pools, restaurants, bars and more
- Dolphin Feeding. Yes, that's right. You can feed the friendly dolphins of Tangalooma by hand!
- Access to VIP facilities that include showers, lounges etc.

a buffet lunch is also included in the price - and if you are worrying about the cost of sailing to the island - no worries! Your return transfers on the luxury catamaran (boat) are also included in the price.

Usually, this would cost over $165 - but now only $150...

If you are interested in this amazing opportunity, please see Gareth at the Activities Desk

HAPPY HOUR (SESSION 9)

2009-07-29T12:37:00.011+10:00

Happy Hour last Friday was a lot of fun.

The drinks flowed, the conversation bubbled, and we hope a good time was had by all. As always, we appreciate your feedback on Happy Hour.

What did you like about it? What don't you like? Tell us (The CPs) about it, so we can make it even more fun for you next session!

In the meantime, check out some photos from last Friday's fun...

JOB START KIT

2009-07-29T12:14:00.004+10:00

For many students at PGIC, working in Australia forms part of their overseas experience.

Students with a working-holiday VISA and who intend to work in Australia during their stay have the option of joining our Job-Start Kit...

So what is Job-Start Kit?

Job-Start Kit is a FREE weekly session with our CPs Greg & Renee.

Held every Wednesday during both lunch-breaks, Greg & Renee will be there to assist you with important aspects of working in Australia (eg. applying for a Tax File Number, how to create an impressive Resume for potential employers etc.).

We have now also incorporated information so you will know how much you SHOULD be paid per hour, as well as your rights as an employee.

To sign up for this very helpful session, just look for the sign-up sheet on the student noticeboard (near Gareth's desk) and write your name!

Aussie Pub Crawl

2009-07-22T12:26:00.004+10:00

AUSSIE PUB CRAWL

Students were able to walk around Brisbane from place to place,

there was not a lot of speed in their walking,

but they got there eventually.

what are they looking at?

The town was alive with the sound of ...

people talking, eating and drinking.

Posing, what a bunch of playboys ...

Paper, scissors, rock...

AUSSIE FOOD TASTING

2009-07-20T11:42:00.002+10:00

KANGAROO, POSSUM, EMU, CROCO-DILE (where's m' breakfast?)...

Ok, well maybe the possum, emu & the crocodile didn't happen this time around, but the Kangaroo sausages certainly went down a treat again at the Aussie Food Tasting activity.

John, Kaspar & Nadia kept morale high amongst the students with an array of treats that included Nutella & pikelets, lamingtons and Vegemite on crackers.

If you missed out this time around, don't forget that it will all be happening again this session.

Your chances to expand your cultural horizons are all there for you in Session 8...

Cooking Club: Session 7 Week 4

2009-07-17T13:31:00.011+10:00

Pre-Intermediate Cooking Club was once again a great success this week! The budding Master Chefs among us decided to give pizzas a challenge this week, and the result was even better than expected.

Sharp knives and Amy are not a safe mix.

There was a small scare, but nothing a neon band-aid couldn't fix. Smiles all around.

There was a side of salad and garlic bread also prepared!

And with four pizzas in the oven, there was even more food than could be eaten!

After finishing up, a few games of Mario Kart Wii and a few bottles of beer were called for, so the fun went on until late at night. If you haven't tried out this new activity, it's definitely worth a shot!

Guitar Lessons

2009-07-09T12:33:00.002+10:00

Guitar Lessons ... for free

Every Tuesday, there are FREE guitar lessons for PGIC students. Just think, if you come to PGIC for 6 months, when you go home, you should be able to play the guitar like Carlos Santana.

OK ... Clapton.

If you are really slack then Richard Berger Bartlett at least.

Can Richard really make everyone that happy?

Lately all of the students have been learning some popular music like Jason Mraz, the Beatles, Goo Goo Dolls, Metallica and ...

XXXX Brewery Tour

2009-07-09T11:10:00.005+10:00

XXXX BEER

Research Project

The VET Class at PGIC has just started a marketing project with XXXX Beer. They have been studying International Trade and needed to see XXXX in production as part of their research.

The class have been studying the possibility of introducing XXXX to the Chinese market.

XXXX beer is one of Australia's most popular selling beers, but currently doesnt have any distribution to China.

Simon and his VET class get ready to catch a train to Milton.

It didnt take long to get all the students behind the bar.

What a great way to do "research".

What time is it?

Cooking Club

2009-07-08T10:54:00.003+10:00

Cooking Club

New activity at PGIC

Wednesday afternoons on Week 2 and Week 4.

Have fun learning how to cook Western style meals.

After class, students now have the chance to learn some good cooking techniques. Some of the CP's Jesse, Simon, Amy-Maree and Kaspar have been opening their kitchens to cook up big meals for the students.

After some quick shopping and a bus ride, its time to get busy cooking. There is usually a recipe, but Simon (the renegade) often adds a few ingredients. Its all that expernience he has cooking at a West End Pizza Store. Part time chef, part time gardener, master of all ...

Some of the favorites have been pizza, cake and spaghetti bolgnaise. We are still waiting for the Aussie meats, like Emu and Kangaroo to be requested!

GOODBYE TO JK & LUNA

2009-06-30T16:19:00.004+10:00

At PGIC, we're lucky to meet lots of amazing people every month. Some students only stay for a few sessions, some stay for a year - either way, they help to create some amazing memories for all of us - and we'll never forget them.

Last session we said goodbye to two very special students, JK & Luna.

Having been with us since early 2008, many CPs and students have come to know and love these guys. JK & Luna have been a huge part of many various activities that we have held in the last year and their enthusiasm for learning and speaking with Australian people has helped them both become very capable speakers.

We thank you for all the memories you gave us and wish you much success in the future.

TALKING CONTEST

2009-06-30T16:01:00.006+10:00

As we do each session, Talking Contest has returned yet again, giving you the chance to win big prizes just by speaking English in public! Yes, it's that easy.

We understand that it may be difficult to gain the confidence to speak English to native speakers that you may not know very well (shop assistants, phone operators etc.), so Talking Contest is designed to help you put those fears away, and feel good about the way you speak English.

Most Australian people are kind and understanding, and will help you when they can. Choose your targets well, and over time, we promise your English and your confidence will rise.

PRIZES FOR TALKING CONTEST

1st PLACE - $150

2nd PLACE - $100

3rd PLACE - $50

++++

$20 & $30 vouchers on offer

As you can see, there are great prizes on offer and plenty of reasons why you should start Talking Contest today!

Shota Matsuura has a unique and interesting way of talking with Australians. He has started singing and playing music. What a great idea. He tells us that he gets to talk to all kinds of different people.

Have fun!!

Howyagoinmayyyyte?

2009-06-30T15:49:00.005+10:00

If you struggled to understand what that headline meant, then it's safe to assume you may be on 'struggle street' when it comes to 'gettin' ya head round the Aussie vernacular'.

Aussie slang is a topic that a lot of our CP's discuss with students, as it is a vital part of speaking to, and understanding native speakers while you are here in Australia.

PGIC comes to the rescue again with its all-new 'Aussie Slang Wall'.

Near the Activities Desk you'll find a line of 'Aussie Slang' posted up on the wall, with a few big sheets of paper - your task is to find out what the slang means. We're running an honesty policy here guys, so we will ask you not to ask host families, the CPs or your teachers what it translates to...

As our Prime Minister Kevin Rudd recently noted 3 or 4 times in a recent interview - 'fair shake of the sauce bottle'...

Actually, to be honest, I don't think any of us really know what that one means.

Have a go, try your best to work it out, and prizes will go to the students who can solve it!

[HAPPY] HOURS OF POWER

2009-06-30T14:56:00.012+10:00

Session 7 of 2009 kicked off in true PGIC style last week...
For the new students, there was barely time to blink as they were inundated with an Aussie BBQ on Intake day, as well as packed Lunch and Conversation Clubs and the opportunity to get a real taste of Australian sporting rivalry with Game 2 of State Of Origin on Wednesday night.

The week rounded off nicely on Friday with Happy Hour at Union Jacks. Old students, new students and CPs combined to start a party that began well before the sun had set, and (from what we hear) continued on into the wee hours of the morning at Madtongsan & Han Woo-Ri. Fun times...

If you want to reflect on the night, we have a selection of photos here for your viewing pleasure.

Food, glorious food.

The dancefloor raging.

He might be providing the party for the dancefloor but this photo proves that Adam is the loneliest man at Happy Hour.

Michael Jackson tribute in full effect.

Lion Impressions... Ned won easily.

Cheese.

Betty proving her theory that fun isn't exactly rocket science.

5pm wrestlemania.

Sisters?

Getting the red carpet pose perfect.

EA Championship Soccer Game

2009-06-23T21:23:00.041+10:00

PACIFIC GATEWAY

SOCCER TEAM

TOURNAMENT

On Saturday the 20th of June, PGIC's one and only Soccer Team took on various other English colleges from around Brisbane in the EA Championship at the University of Queensland, St. Lucia.

It was a great show for the team the whole day long. Even to begin with they were already playing in great form; winning both of their first two games. It was also a great turn out for supporters who came in droves to cheer on their team.

The dream team!

When asked to pose for the camera, this is what JK came up with.

Ned was amused.

This didn't last long.

These signs received a good work out from the crowd who came to cheer on the team.

Posing is a must.

After making it all the way to the semi-final game against Langports English College, we were unfortunately defeated in a Penalty Shootout. That said, the team performed great even in rain and despite a lot of injuries!

Once again, always time to pose for the camera.

In between games morale was high.

With supporters in the dozens who came to support their mates.

The crowd for PGIC rivalled pretty much every other school on show.

Tight defence line.

JK wasn't too satisfied with the bibs.

The team did great all around and it was a fun packed day for all. Congratulations to all the team, and a big thanks to everyone who came along to make it a memorable experience for all!

Pacific Gateway vs QUT International College

PGIC 2 - 0

Pacific Gateway vs Embassy CES

PGIC 2 - 1
Pacific Gateway vs Viva College

PGIC 1 - 1

Pacific Gateway vs Shafston International College

o - o

Semi Finals

Langports vs Pacific Gateway

Langports 5- 4 (Penalties)

New Yoga classes

2009-06-17T11:37:00.004+10:00

YOGA

New activity at PGIC
(free for all students)

Once a session (Week 4 Monday) PGIC now offers a free Yoga session to all its students.

Come and join in at lunch time. There are two sessions available so that no one misses out.

After a short walk to a nearby park everyone was able to relax with Yoga exercises.

All students are invited, even if you have never tried Yoga before.

After a long day studying hard, its a great feeling to go outside, breathe the fresh air and stretch.

A great way to stay fresh and relaxed in Week 4.

Backroads Tour Winners

2009-06-10T14:16:00.005+10:00

http://www.backroads-touring.com.au/

Recently our friends at Backroads Touring were kind enough to donate 2 free tours as part of a PGIC competition. Two students were able to win trips to BYRON BAY and STRADBROKE ISLAND.

Backroads and PGIC have worked together for many years now, and have been such an important part of our students' time in Australia. The company specialises in taking international students to some of the most beautiful regions in south-east Queensland; from the coastal and island destinations of Byron Bay, Gold Coast, Noosa & Stradbroke Island, to the picturesque hinterland of the Sunshine Coast, Springbrook National Park and Mount Tamborine.

All tickets sold at PGIC are student prices. Each trip has great value with experienced and fun tour guides. Backroads also provides you with free time away from the group to do your own thing and explore a little. Most day tours at Backroads can be bought for $50-$55.

We recommend all of these trips for having fun, seeing amazing new famous places and getting some great photos and even better memories. You can find out more for yourself by checking out http://www.backroads-touring.com.au/

or asking Gareth and the CP's at the Activities Desk for some brochures containing all the the info you need to know...

THANK YOU Backroads for supplying us with such great trips all over Queensland.

Wan-Shu Chiang from Simon's VET class won herself a free trip to the lovely Byron Bay, while Emma from Naomi's class booked herself a trip onboard a boat destined for Stradbroke Island.

Congratulations guys!