TAP Noosa – Week 3: Culture, Kayaks & Beachside Fun with Lexis English
Week 3 of the Teen Activity Program (TAP) at Lexis English Noosa was another action-packed adventure filled with cultural discovery, outdoor fun, and unforgettable Aussie moments. From traditional Aboriginal experiences to scenic kayaking and creative upcycling, our international students had the chance to make new friends, build language skills, and soak up everything Noosa has to offer!
🌿 Monday: Discovering Aboriginal Culture – The Spirit of Australia
We started the week with a deep dive into Australia’s rich Aboriginal heritage. Students explored the powerful history behind the didgeridoo—Australia’s ancient wind instrument—and even got a chance to play it themselves! The unique sounds, storytelling, and spiritual energy created an unforgettable cultural experience that truly brought Australian history to life.
🛶 Tuesday: Kayaking on the Noosa River & Sweet Birthday Surprises
On Tuesday, the adventure moved to the water as students took part in an exciting kayaking session at Gympie Terrace. With calm river views, sparkling fish beneath us, and pelicans soaring overhead, it was a perfect day to explore the natural beauty of Noosa. To make it even more special, we celebrated Mia’s birthday Aussie-style—with delicious lamingtons, laughter, and group fun!
♻️ Wednesday: Upcycling Magic – Turning Old Tees into Trendy Bags
Midweek creativity took off with a sustainable twist. Students turned old t-shirts into cool, reusable bags in our eco-friendly upcycling workshop. Not only was it fun and fashion-forward, but it also encouraged sustainability and green thinking—values we love to promote at Lexis English.
🏖 Thursday: Beach Tennis with an International Coach
Sun, sand, and sport came together on Thursday during our beach tennis session led by a pro international coach! Students picked up new skills, played friendly matches, and shared laughs in the gorgeous Noosa sunshine. It was a fantastic blend of fitness, culture, and international flair!
🍔 Friday: Community BBQ & Outdoor Cinema Vibes
To wrap up this incredible week, we held a school-wide community BBQ at the park, bringing together students from around the globe to share food, stories, and smiles. The grand finale? A cozy movie night under the stars, complete with popcorn and chilled vibes—a perfect end to an unforgettable week at Lexis Noosa.
Why Choose Lexis English Noosa for Your Teen Study Abroad Experience?
Our Teen Activity Program in Noosa is more than just learning English—it’s about cultural immersion, building global friendships, and creating memories that last a lifetime. With world-class teachers, exciting weekly activities, and one of Australia’s most beautiful beachside campuses, Lexis English Noosa is the perfect place for teens to study English in Australia.
Lexis Teen Activity Programs are designed to take learning from the classroom and out into the real world! With a range of sporting, cultural, social and sightseeing activities available, students with any range of interests can blend their language learning experience with all the excitement that can be found in our unique study locations.
Activities are all fully supervised with trained and qualified English language instructors, and are all in an ‘English Only’ environment. Parents are invited to check in each day at lexisjuniors.com/blog to keep up with all the fun!
A Whole Host of Fun with our Host Families!
Our Junior Students have been Enjoying some Quality Time with their Host Families!
Our junior students have been making wonderful memories with their host families here in Noosa! From sharing delicious home-cooked meals to exploring the local area, every day is filled with fun, laughter, and cultural exchange. Host families have been taking their students on beach walks, weekend picnics, bowling, and even introducing them to some local Aussie wildlife!
These special moments help our young learners feel right at home while practising their English in a relaxed and friendly environment. It’s been heartwarming to see the strong bonds forming—filled with stories, smiles, and plenty of new experiences. Living with a host family isn’t just about having a place to stay—it’s about becoming part of an Australian family and creating memories that last a lifetime.
Lexis Teen Activity Programs are designed to take learning from the classroom and out into the real world! With a range of sporting, cultural, social and sightseeing activities available, students with any range of interests can blend their language learning experience with all the excitement that can be found in our unique study locations.
Activities are all fully supervised with trained and qualified English language instructors, and are all in an ‘English Only’ environment. Parents are invited to check in each day at lexisjuniors.com/blog to keep up with all the fun!
TAP Noosa – Week 2: Good Vibes & Sandy High Fives
What a week! TAP Noosa turned up the fun dial with beach days, surf waves, and serious sunshine energy.
We kicked things off with a mission on Hastings Street – think treasure hunt meets tourist mode. Students roamed, chatted with locals, and discovered Noosa’s quirks (and maybe some ice cream 🍦).
Then it was games on at the beach! Soccer balls were flying, frisbees were spinning, and volleyballs… well, let’s just say some ended up in the ocean. All in good fun!
Midweek brought the ultimate stoke – surf session #2! Boards, waves, wipeouts, and epic victories. So many stood up for the first time – legends in the making 🏄♂️🌊
Next stop: Noosa National Park. Hiking trails, ocean views, and wildlife-spotting turned into a mini nature documentary. We’re still not over those cliffside views.
To wrap things up, we battled it out in a Ping Pong Tournament (some serious backspin skills on show), said teary goodbyes to a few TAP Super Stars, and sent Olivia off with a champion’s prize – a koala suitcase tag and bragging rights forever 🏓🐨
Lexis Teen Activity Programs are designed to take learning from the classroom and out into the real world! With a range of sporting, cultural, social and sightseeing activities available, students with any range of interests can blend their language learning experience with all the excitement that can be found in our unique study locations.
Activities are all fully supervised with trained and qualified English language instructors, and are all in an ‘English Only’ environment. Parents are invited to check in each day at lexisjuniors.com/blog to keep up with all the fun!
TAP Noosa – Week 1: Sun, Surf & Slang!
What a week! Our first week of the Teen Activity Programme at Lexis Noosa was packed with sunshine, good vibes, and heaps of Aussie fun.
We kicked things off with a riverside walk to the Big Pelican (ice cream stop = essential), then dived into Aussie culture with slang lessons and a snack session — Tim Tams and Lamingtons were winners, Vegemite... not so much!
Midweek brought the ultimate beach day: surfing at Noosa Main Beach! The waves were just right, and so many of our legends stood up on their boards — major win!
Thursday turned creative with a sand sculpture comp (shoutout to the crab-building champs: Chloe, Cindy, Betty & Edward 🦀), and we wrapped up the week with boomerang painting, learning about Aboriginal art and creating some amazing take-home pieces.
What a start! New friends, new skills, and loads of laughs — bring on Week 2!
Lexis Teen Activity Programs are designed to take learning from the classroom and out into the real world! With a range of sporting, cultural, social and sightseeing activities available, students with any range of interests can blend their language learning experience with all the excitement that can be found in our unique study locations.
Activities are all fully supervised with trained and qualified English language instructors, and are all in an ‘English Only’ environment. Parents are invited to check in each day at lexisjuniors.com/blog to keep up with all the fun!
Noosa - TAP Adventures - Week 2
The Fun and Adventures Continue in Week 2
Noosa is the perfect place for students to explore, learn, and have a great time. For their final week with us, our TAPs got top continue living the Australian dream and experiencing life down under. Here's what we got up to:
Monday
On Monday, we welcomed 4 new students from Japan to our Teen Activity Programme: Sota, Toranosuke, Yuzuki and Reo and they joined up with those from week 1.
After classes on Monday, our TAPs made the short walk from our Noosa campus to Laguna Lookout, nestled in the Noosa National Park. From here you get breathtaking views over Noosa and can marvel at the scenery of the Sunshine Coast. It was a glorious sunny day and was the perfect spot to snap some pictures to send home! After enjoying the view, we went to cool off with another trip to Hastings Street and Yo-Chi.
Tuesday
On Tuesday, we experienced one of Australia’s favourite pastimes: Surfing. For many of our TAPs, it was their first experience of surfing and it will be one they remember forever. It was tricky to master but with the help of the surf instructors at Merrick's Learn to Surf Noosa, our TAPs quickly perfected their skills and were standing on waves before they knew it. It was so much fun and a great experience for the TAPs.
Wednesday
After class on Wednesday, we got creative and learned about an integral part of Australian history and culture by painting our very own boomerangs. We learned of traditional patterns and designs and incorporated them into our own ideas to create unique boomerangs that the TAPs could take home as mementos of their time in Australia.
Thursday
On Thursday, our TAP students went to the supermarket to load up on food and took it to the local park to host their very own Aussie BBQ. There’s not many things more Australian than frying up some sausages on the communal barbecues and our TAPs prepared a feast for the whole school. We also cooked up some Kangaroo steaks for the TAPs to try!
Friday
To round off two incredible weeks of English classes and activities, our TAPs headed over to Boardwalk Boat Hire to take on stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking. The river was perfectly still and we had a great time exploring the inlets and splashing around in the water. It was an unforgettable way to end the two weeks and our TAPs return to Japan with a new found understanding and love for Australia and the life we live here.
We want to say thank you to our students who joined our Teenage Activity Programme and we wish them all the best for the future and we hope to see them back in Noosa some day soon!
Lexis Teen Activity Programs are designed to take learning from the classroom and out into the real world! With a range of sporting, cultural, social and sightseeing activities available, students with any range of interests can blend their language learning experience with all the excitement that can be found in our unique study locations.
Activities are all fully supervised with trained and qualified English language instructors, and are all in an ‘English Only’ environment. Parents are invited to check in each day at lexisjuniors.com/blog to keep up with all the fun!
Insightful and Epic Surf Life Saving Lesson - Noosa
Our Noosa TAP Students Took Part in an Insightful Surf Life Saving Lesson with Noosa Heads SLS Club!
Surf lifesaving is a volunteer-based movement that originated in Australia in the early 20th century. It has since spread to many countries across the globe. Surf Lifesavers are people with a passion for the ocean, trained in essential skills to respond swiftly to emergencies, both in and out of the water.
On a beautifully sunny winter afternoon, our students dived straight into an insightful and interactive lesson. The students learned first-hand what the Noosa Heads Surf Lifesavers do on a daily basis, and why their role is so important for the safety of beachgoers and ocean lovers!
The group were introduced to the Beach Buggy - a vehicle used to patrol the shoreline and quickly respond to emergencies. After a short stroll along the beach, we arrived at the Lifeguard Tower! We were given a tour of the tower, where lifeguards watch over the water, looking out for potential dangers such as rip currents and swimmers in distress.
The students learned about the iconic Red and Yellow Flags. When visiting a patrolled beach in Australia, there are red and yellow flags hoisted in the sand. These flags mark the designated swimming area monitored by surf lifesavers. Staying between the flags ensures you are in the safest part of the beach and under the watchful gaze of these dedicated volunteers!
We then jumped straight into the interactive activities! Firstly, the students did some warm-up exercises and sprints to get themselves prepared and limber! The students also listened to some teachings from an experienced lifesaver, and learned the different skills that are needed for the position. Next up, the group were challenged to run into the water at speed, practicing for a real-life rescue scenario - where they would need to act fast! They had so much fun splashing into the beautiful ocean!
We learned about the responsibilities and duties of the Surf Lifesavers which include:
- Beach Surveillance: Lifesavers keep a watchful eye on beachgoers, scanning the waters for potential dangers.
- Rescue Operations: Trained in various rescue techniques, surf lifesavers spring into action whenever someone gets caught in the current of a rip, or faces difficulty swimming.
- First Aid and Medical Care: From minor cuts and bruises to more serious incidents, surf lifesavers are equipped to administer first aid and stabilise patients until professional help arrives.
- Education and Prevention: Surf lifesavers also play a proactive role in educating the public about water safety.
The students had a go at an epic rescue of their partner from the ocean using their newly acquired skills! For our final activity of the afternoon, the students spent time trying to catch some waves on the surfboard - for some it was their first ever time on a board!
After an insightful afternoon packed full of learning and activities, the students departed with a newfound sense of confidence in their abilities. Our students smashed the activities and were tired out after all of the challenging exercises! They are super keen to get out and try a surfing lesson next week to try out their new skills!
Want to join us at Lexis Juniors TAP?
Lexis English welcomes junior students to our schools in Noosa, on the stunning Sunshine Coast, in Byron Bay, on Sydney's Manly Beach and in Australia's 'wild west', Perth. In Asia, our junior students can join us at Lexis Korea for Korean language studies right in the heart of Seoul at our Gangnam campus, or for Japanese classes in Lexis Japan's purpose-built facility in 'Japan's most liveable city', Kobe. Wherever you choose to study at a Lexis school, you can be assured of the modern facilities, a range of safe and comfortable accommodation options, inspirational teachers and the highest quality learning experiences.
Creative and Conscious Consumers - Reusable Bag Making - Noosa
Our Noosa TAP Students Applied Their Skills For Our Creative and Conscious Consumers Reusable Bag Making Workshop!
In a world increasingly aware of the impact of single-use plastics on our environment, it has become important for individuals to make conscious choices that promote sustainability. One simple yet effective step towards reducing plastic waste is by embracing reusable bags! These eco-friendly alternatives not only help conserve resources but also allow us to express our creativity and style.
Our TAP students had a wonderful time learning about the importance of sustainability, conscious fashion choices and had a go at making their own reusable bag!
Plastic bags are notorious for their long-lasting harm to the environment. They take hundreds of years to decompose, posing a threat to wildlife, and polluting our oceans. Our students made an eco-conscious choice, by making their bag out of secondhand clothing. They firstly chose a style that stood out to them and with excitement started their own creative projects!
This workshop offered the perfect opportunity for students to unleash their creativity. Some students decided to create a little differently to others - some chose to make the bag smaller, adjusted the size of the frills, and others created a longer handle on their bag!
The reusable bag making was not only a fun but also educational activity. The students learned about environmental responsibility and the significance of reducing plastic waste. The students also developed their team working skills, helping to cut and tie their friends bags when they needed a little help. It became a collective effort, just like the one needed to protect our planet for future generations!
The students did an amazing job - we loved the funky designs on the bags and the creativity used! They now all have an eco-conscious bag to take home and use for many years to come :)
Want to join us at Lexis Juniors TAP?
Lexis English welcomes junior students to our schools in Noosa, on the stunning Sunshine Coast, in Byron Bay, on Sydney's Manly Beach and in Australia's 'wild west', Perth. In Asia, our junior students can join us at Lexis Korea for Korean language studies right in the heart of Seoul at our Gangnam campus, or for Japanese classes in Lexis Japan's purpose-built facility in 'Japan's most liveable city', Kobe. Wherever you choose to study at a Lexis school, you can be assured of the modern facilities, a range of safe and comfortable accommodation options, inspirational teachers and the highest quality learning experiences.
Noosa - The Wonderful Walkers Hiking Club
Noosa - The Wonderful Walkers Hiking Club
Did you know, Mount Coolum was created around 26 million years ago and is one of several isolated volcanic peaks found on the Sunshine Coast! The other most prominent ones being the Glass House Mountains.
On Monday afternoon the new TAP students put in a fantastic effort and climbed all the way up the many steps of Mount Coolum! On their way up, the students were in awe of the magnificent coastal views of the Sunshine Coast seen through the trees.
The three students did a wonderful job of working as a team during the climb, having fun and sharing stories as well as taking breaks when their teammates needed to rest and have some water. They were delighted to reach the top on a beautiful, sunny afternoon.
The students enjoyed exploring and spotting some wonderful Australian nature on the walk. Firstly, they were surprised by a leisurely roaming Brush Turkey (Alectura lathami)! As well as identifying some interesting birds and trees including: Honeyeater bird (Meliphagidae), Willie Wagtail bird (Rhipidura Leucophrys), and the Scribbly Gum trees (Eucalyptus haemastoma). The students were impressed with the unique markings on the gum tree!
We had a wonderful time hiking up and the students were thrilled to reach the top where they had a well-deserved rest and shared some laughter. The students took the opportunity to capture some awesome photos to send to their family and friends.
We are all looking forward to the next week of TAP activities where we will explore more wonderful Australian nature, enjoy fun team activities and learn about the local area.
Take a good look at the view from up there on top of Mount Coolum 😎
Want to join us at Lexis Juniors TAP?
Lexis English welcomes junior students to our schools in Noosa, on the stunning Sunshine Coast, in Byron Bay, on Sydney's Manly Beach and in Australia's 'wild west', Perth. In Asia, our junior students can join us at Lexis Korea for Korean language studies right in the heart of Seoul at our Gangnam campus, or for Japanese classes in Lexis Japan's purpose-built facility in 'Japan's most liveable city', Kobe. Wherever you choose to study at a Lexis school, you can be assured of the modern facilities, a range of safe and comfortable accommodation options, inspirational teachers and the highest quality learning experiences.