You are free to do what you like on the weekends. Some students like to visit the Gold Coast or Brisbane from time to time to enjoy shopping, social events and eating out. There are also beautiful sandy beaches within a few minutes drive from the school where you can go swimming, surfing or fishing. On weekends, the school also plans many excursions and events including mountain climbing, visits to theme parks such as Movie World and Sea World, attending race meetings and sightseeing. The institute also organises teams to compete with local teams in such sports as soccer and football.
Students travel to school in a number of ways.
Some host families bring them to school but the majority come by bus or by bicycle. Some students also buy cars and travel to school that way. The institute endeavours to place students as close to the school and transport as possible. While you are in homestay, you do not need to buy your lunch. This is part of the homestay agreement.