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Tuesday Notice no 1 Summer 2008
22 April 2008 in Tuesday Notice
CLASS PHOTOS – will be taken on Thursday 17th April in the morning.
JUMBLE SALE coming up on 19thApril 10am – 1pm.
Now is the time to clear out your wardrobes, garden shed, garage or attic. Class 11 will organise the Jumble Sale and your donations are welcome on Friday 18th April. Please support by donating and by coming on the day to buy.
BACKUP INVIGILATORS – The school needs a few more invigilators to help with the exam programme during May and June. If you are able to help please phone Fiona in the office on 337 3410.
‘CREATIVE DISCIPLINE’ Talk for parents and teachers by Ann Druitt on Wednesday 23rd April in the Eurythmy Room at 8pm.
Ann Druitt is an author and teaches at Emerson College in Sussex, organises “life-ways” conferences and is joint General Secretary of the Anthroposophical Society in Great Britain
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STUDY GROUP FOR INTERESTED PARENTS AND OTHERS:
“The place of Christianity in Anthroposophy and Steiner Education.”
This study group will continue for a further term. It offers an opportunity to explore questions and gain further insights, newcomers welcome.
Place: Christian & Astrid Maclean, 3a Tipperlinn Road Edinburgh EH10 5ET Tel: 0131 4472005
Time: Fortnightly on Monday evenings at 7:30 pm from April 21st .
KINDY LIBRARY - The Kindy library is seeking to increase its stock. Funds are limited. Before buying new, I wonder if anyone might be able to donate any of the following: Beatrijs Lockie, Gardening with children; Nicole/Clouder Creative Play with Your Baby; S. Nordguist Pancake for Findul; S. Schweitzer Well, I wonder….; M.Large Set Free Childhood; Michael M and Joseph C P Magical Parent Me; S.Oppenheimer Heaven on Earth; J. Arnold Endangered. I’m also looking for Leila Bergs Little Pete; Elsa Beskowe series Aunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt Lavender; Please phone Ruth Callan on 667 9845 if you can help. Many, many thanks.
THE BABY GROUP is on again! We will be meeting in the Afternoon Care room, Wednesdays 10am – 12pm. Please join us for chat, songs and stories for very little ones! If interested please contact Synnove on tel: 0131 446 3458 or email: synnove.frankel@gmail.com
Please note: The School does not necessarily endorse or warrant the following information relating to activities or articles for sale. All notices for inclusion should be signed and dated and handed into the office, with appropriate payment, before 10.30am the preceding Friday. £2.00 for school ads, £3.00 out with
"COLOUR IN ARCHITECTURE" A talk by artist and colour consultant Robert Lord 8pm in the Eurythmy Room, EdinburghRudolfSteinerSchool on Friday 18th April 2008
An introduction to the effects of colour and how they may be used in the built environment. Donations.
WATER COLOUR workshop with Robert Lord on Saturday 19th April 10 am - 4pm at the EdinburghRudolfSteinerSchool
On "The Soul Triad: Thinking, Feeling and Willing"; working with reference to a sketch by Rudolf Steiner and research by painter Gerard Wagner in The Edinburgh Rudolf Steiner School. No previous knowledge or experience necessary. Cost £25.00. Bring lunch to share. For booking and information contact Huw Sheppard 0131 229 7803.
“THE CELTIC FESTIVALS AND THE EASTER MOMENT” Talk by Ann Druitt at Columille Centre, Fri 25th April, 8pm. Ann is an author and teaches at Emerson College in Sussex and is secretary of the Anthroposophical Society in Great Britain. For further information please call 0131 447 7404.
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP - Celebrating Motherhood
Becoming a mother is a lifetime's work in learning to love and let go. This writing workshop will celebrate the joys and challenges of this process and offers time to reflect on significant moments of the mothering journey as well as encouraging a deeper connection to ourselves as women. All stages of mothering welcome. No previous writing experience necessary.
Led by Dorothy Baird at The Salisbury Centre on Saturday 26th April from 11am - 4.30pm. £40/£35. To book a place phone the Salisbury Centre on: 0131 667 5438 or email: office@salisburycentre.org
SELF AWAKENING STUDY COURSE IN ANTHROPOSOPHY – SPIRITUAL SCIENCE by Distance Education. For more info see notice board or visit www.educaredo.com
WORKSHOPS with Damian Callan in the Summer.
School parent and artist Damian Callan is running 3 one week courses for adults over the summer: Portraits & Places, 14th – 18th July; Impressionism in Dalry 21st – 25th July; The clown and the Acrobat 4th – 8th August. The day starts at 9.30am and ends at 4.30pm. Courses are based at Damian’s Studio in Dalry, but involve visits to other locations. All materials and transport provided. Cost per course £230. For more information please phone Damian on 667 9845.
Looking for quiet accommodation in or around Edinburgh from about May.
I am a doctor and will be returning to Scotland from Germany with my nearly 3-year-old daughter about May. We are looking for a quiet 1 or 2-bedroom place in or around Edinburgh, (up to 20 minutes drive from the south or west). We will be in Edinburgh for a short visit from Tuesday 15th to Sunday 20th April.
FOR SALE – Maroon Volvo 440, reg 1995, 1.8L, six months tax and 12 months MOT. Two owners, 80,000 miles, good condition, but no heated seats, radio reception or central locking. £400 o.n.o. Call Alistair Pugh on 07801439899.
SOFA BED free – compact sofa bed, cream / black (fire resistant) ideal for child room/ sleepovers. Contact Jane Hazelden on 337 5057, you can leave a message on the answer phone.
PTA – Our school’s Parents, Carers and Teachers Association (PTA) meets during the first week of each month. These meetings are open to all parents, carers and teachers of the school, not just committee members- check the Tuesday Notice for dates. Committee: Mute Brownlee (chair), Kailash Cooke, Jane Dewar, Michele Goldie (treasurer), Deirdre Hill, Sonia Theilen and Kevin White. Please feel free to contact any committee member with ideas, suggestions and issues for the PTA, and do come along to meetings! For more information, contact Mute Brownlee on 0131 447 5314.