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As part of our free, weekly elective classes offered to SRI English students, a group of students recently took a fieldtrip to the Brisbane State Library. During this fieldtrip, students were able to sign up for a free library membership and explore what amenities the library had on offer. Membership benefits for Council libraries include access to book clubs,... Read More

This week, Sarina Russo was recognised as one of the most exceptional entrepreneurs in Queensland as she took home the  ‘Champion of Entrepreneurship’ at the 2018 EY’s Queensland Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. With 39 years’ experience within her field, Russo is currently at the top of her game with the Sarina Russo Group being Australia’s largest provider of... Read More

Yesterday, for R U OK? Day students, academics and staff met for a free, morning tea where we all came together and discussed mental health and well-being. Thank you to everyone who attended and a special thank you to Laura and Jane for organising such a wonderful morning tea. If you would like to talk to someone and seek... Read More

We spoke to students at SRI English about how to approach a peer, friend or family member who may need help. Through these 4 steps supplied by R U OK? you, also can help someone and change a life.

Last week, students were treated to a free Pyssla Bead Craft workshop as part of our weekly events program. During this workshop students learnt how to bead using pyssla boards and create fun coasters for their family and friends back home. Free events like this occur weekly and are available to all of our SRI English students. If there... Read More

With the end of Queensland Multicultural Month, SRI English decided to go out with a bang and have one final party to celebrate the diverse backgrounds of all the students studying here. For this celebration, students brought a plate of food from their own country and shared it with their peers. This was a great party, filled with dozens... Read More

This week we celebrated the birthdays of those students born in August. With winter coming to an end and spring just beginning we decided to embrace the new season and have a spring themed party.   Thank you to all the students and teachers who attended and Laura, our Student Events Coordinator for organising another successful birthday celebration.

Another successful coffee making course! Coffee making courses occur monthly and are a great way to boost your CV and learn how to make coffee like a barista.To register your attendance please email: LNevesBraga@sri.edu.au

This week we celebrated the graduation of our amazing Spanish student Maria. Here is a short message from her teacher: Maria, was a lovely Spanish lady who had an amazing presence inside and outside of the classroom with her awesome personality! We will definitely miss her in our classes. From all of us at SRI English, we would like... Read More

Yesterday we celebrated the graduation of our Japanese Study Tour. Our wonderful students came to SRI English from Katsuura Junior High School in conjunction with Tonichi Travel. During their week stay, students undertook English classes, visited Australian attractions, held Koalas and kangaroos and learnt more about the Australian culture. From all of us at SRI English, we would like... Read More