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Students boarded the pontoon and set course to the Noosa North Shore for some swimming and beach volleyball.

We gathered some food supplies and headed out to Noosa River steered by Captain Codie from T-Boat hire. The waters were calm and the sun was shining bright. The TAP crew ate chips and dips and drank cordial as we made our way through the channel to our destination. We arrived on our deserted sand island to find we forgot the volleyball net poles. So the male crew went hunting for sticks as the female crew gathered sun to improve their tan’s. Both parties proved a success, the volleyball net was set up and skin was golden brown. So the volleyball battle began. There were a few casualties with Cindy getting spiked in the face and Cassandre’s sprained ankle had a direct hit by the ball. But all the crew survived and the adventure ended with some swimming, shell picking and treasured memories.

Students went for a trip to Underwater World to discover what lurks beneath the water.

From deep-sea fish to lobsters, Underwater World had it all! The students enjoyed holding Star Fish and watching the seals glide through the water. The Otters seem to be very interested in the students and came out of hiding to check them out. Cassandre enjoyed patting the turtles until she read the ‘don’t touch’ sign. At least we know she is improving her english reading skills whilst studying at Global Village!

TAP students went to the park nearby Global Village for a session with Bushlab Didjeridu.

Scott amazed the students with his didjeridu skills then taught them the history of this ancient Aboriginal musical instrument. The students then received their own didjeridu and were taught how to play and also the art of breathing to get the different sounds. All the students managed to play the various sounds and Jen seemed to be a natural. They really enjoyed the afternoon and said that Scott was very entertaining and a gifted musician.

Today all TAPs came together for an afternoon of surfing at Noosa Main Beach.

The tide may have been a little flat but spirits were high. The TAP surfing students were ready in minutes and headed straight into the water to catch as many waves as possible whilst the other TAP received their first learn to surf lesson. The newbies were having fun using the surf board as body boards which in the surfing world is outcast but they still had a great time and some even stood up.. well for a split second… but to them it still counted as a surf!

The TAP students went to Nomads Backpackers today for an afternoon of sand volleyball.

The rounds started on a fast pace today. Mimi and Jen practised their digs and serves whilst everyone else got warmed up. It was three on three action and the teams both put up a fair fight with one team losing by only 2 points each game. It was time to turn the scales and play a battle of the sexes. Two boys versus four girls had the boys winning both games due to the girls running all over the court chasing each others balls. Then the boys had a rest as they had won enough and gave the girls time to play a few matches together. After around 8 games the activity ended with a doubles game of pool at KBs. There were lots of laughs and fun. They can’t wait to go back again!

TAP Students went for a relaxing stroll in the Noosa National Park this afternoon.

For most students it was their first time visiting Noosa National Park. The water was crystal clear and calm which gave the park a serene feel. They walked from the park entrance around the beach coves to Hells Gate and back through the Tanglewood Track which is mostly lush rainforest. There were a few rest stops on the way due to Cassandre’s sprained ankle and other students who needed to catch their breath. The students are slowly getting use to the Noosa way of life and learning to enjoy a long walk. Can’t wait to see how they go climbing Mt Coolum next week…

TAP students were given a tennis lesson today to learn the basic swings and rules of the game.

It was a slow start for the girls with balls flying out of the court interrupting the lesson either side. Meanwhile the boys were straight into it playing doubles and being taught how to perfect their game amidst the stray balls flying in from the girls court. Mimi and Lea seemed to have more fun gathering up the stray balls than playing but still managed to learn and practice the skills to fire a backhand and start a rally. It was a hot day and the tennis ended with an ice cream and group chat before heading back to Global Village Noosa.

GV Noosa TAP students learnt how to surf this afternoon with the Noosa Learn to Surf Team.

For half the group it was their first time putting on a wetsuit and touching a surfboard but each student took to the waves like a duck to water. Goofy footed Jon seems to be a natural on the board and our lovely Lea got a wave on the first go! It was another cloud free warm day in Noosa and the waves were just small yet large enough for our beginner surfers. Watch out Kelly Slater… TAP’s have got talent!