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Tuesday Notice no 5 summer 2008
13 May 2008 in Tuesday Notice
CLASS 12 FUNDRAISING CONCERT on 16th May at 7.30pm in the School Hall
Class 12 and Upper School pupils invite you to an exciting programme of solo and ensemble pieces, both sung and instrumental, some of which will celebrate past school productions of musicals and operas. Some folk and popular music will also be performed.
Please come and support this worthy cause. Donations will go towards class 12’s fund and a further surprise cause to be announced on the night. There will be refreshments for sale during the evening.
LOST & FOUND – A digital camera (Samsung) was found in class 4 last week. See Karin in the office.
TREES AND TALES - As part of my final year research programme I am exploring games, storytelling and the outdoor setting. I am running a 6 week storytelling and making, and outdoor play and games session in the school on Tuesday afternoons from 2-3.15 for classes 1-3. If you are interested in sending your child please contact me on 07725568933 or via email on lulu_black@yahoo.co.uk.
Places are limited to 12. Trees and Tales will start on Tuesday 13th May and run till June 17th.
PTA MEETING on Tuesday 13th May at 8pm
The PTA (Parents, Carers and Teachers Association) will next meet on Tuesday 13th May at 8pm in the Eurythmy Room in Edinholme. Topics we will be discussing, amongst others. Handbook for New Parents, Buddying System! No appointment necessary – free biscuits almost guaranteed, so put the date in your diary now! If you would like further information, contact Mute Brownlee (0131) 447 5314.
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
Biodynamic Introductory Workshop at Garvald Home farm on Sat 24th May: 10am - 5.30pm.
A chance for farmers and gardeners who wish to learn in a hands-on way about this well established organic approach to sustainable agriculture. £30/£25, bring lunch. Run by the BDAA. Please contact them on 01543 75950 e-mail: office @biodynamic.org.uk
Clowning workshop with Paul MacDonald at Columcille Centre on Sat 31st May.
Clowning workshop with Paul MacDonald at Columcille Centre on Sat 31st May.
Come and discover your inner clown. 10 - 4. Please contact Columcille Centre 0131 447 7404
PLANT OBSERVATION WORKSHOP on Sunday 8th June at the Edinburgh Rudolf Steiner School A chance to see the plant world not only with the eyes but also with the soul. Inspired by the work of J.W. Goethe. No experience necessary. A day with Clare Watson and Ian Wiggle at ERSSchool, 10am -5pm. Please contact Huw Sheppard 0131 229 7803 for further information.
PLANT OBSERVATION WORKSHOP on Sunday 8th June at the Edinburgh Rudolf Steiner School A chance to see the plant world not only with the eyes but also with the soul. Inspired by the work of J.W. Goethe. No experience necessary. A day with Clare Watson and Ian Wiggle at ERSSchool, 10am -5pm. Please contact Huw Sheppard 0131 229 7803 for further information.
MARATHON FUNDRAISING – Patrick Maclean is running the Edinburgh Marathon on 25th May 2008.
He is getting sponsorship for Garvald Edinburgh. Please sponsor him by visiting www.garvaldcentre.workwithus.org/marathon or fill in an amount on form in school office. Thanks in advance.
NEW HOME NEEDED – T.C., much loved indoor tom-cat, needs a new home (due to cat-hair allergy). He is 8 years old, neutered, black and white, and has a cute little face like a kitten. T.C. is a very friendly and peace loving cat. If you are interested in having T.C. as a new member in your household please contact 0131 346 2438.
Rhythmical Massage Therapy - I am now back in Edinburgh working as a therapist.
For information and enquires please contact Christine Lynch on 07968 421 451
Please leave a message and I will get back to you or e-mail christineorkiki@aol.com
Background. - Rhythmical Massage Therapy was developed in the 1920's by Dr Ita Wegman, a medical doctor schooled in physiotherapy and massage, and Dr Margarethe Hauschka. After collaborating for 12 years they applied an anthroposophical understanding of the human being and developed this new approach to therapeutic massage. Suitable for adults, children and the infirm. Rhythmical massage therapy can help with Acute, Chronic to Life threatening illnesses. Orthopaedic, Circulatory, Stress Anxiety Fatigue Asthma, Headache Exhaustion Insomnia Constipation, Diahorrhea Depression Sluggish Metabolism Diabetes Stroke Heart Attack Multiple Sclerosis Cancer and more.
For information and enquires please contact Christine Lynch on 07968 421 451
Please leave a message and I will get back to you or e-mail christineorkiki@aol.com
Background. - Rhythmical Massage Therapy was developed in the 1920's by Dr Ita Wegman, a medical doctor schooled in physiotherapy and massage, and Dr Margarethe Hauschka. After collaborating for 12 years they applied an anthroposophical understanding of the human being and developed this new approach to therapeutic massage. Suitable for adults, children and the infirm. Rhythmical massage therapy can help with Acute, Chronic to Life threatening illnesses. Orthopaedic, Circulatory, Stress Anxiety Fatigue Asthma, Headache Exhaustion Insomnia Constipation, Diahorrhea Depression Sluggish Metabolism Diabetes Stroke Heart Attack Multiple Sclerosis Cancer and more.
HOLIDAY EXCHANGE WANTED
First I want to introduce myself and my family. My name is Peter Lang, I am the music director of the MOZART BOYS CHOIR VIENNA. There are several boys singing at the choir, who visit a Rudolf Steiner-School in Vienna. If you want some more information of my choir please look at the homepage www.mozartknabenchor.at.
My wife Andrea is a teacher in primary school. We have 3 children: my son Christoph is 16, Johanna 15, Veronika is 10 years old. Music is a big part of our family life.
We would like to have an exchange in the holidays, August 2008, for about 2 weeks for my son Christoph with a pupil from a school family. In same time we invite the son or the daughter to us to Vienna, showing her/him this town and parts of Austria. Do you think that one of your families is interested in making such an exchange of our children? We hope to hear from you soon. Thank you. Peter Lang, A-1210 VIENNA, Oswald Redlich-Str. 37/H2,
Tel.: +43 1 259 39 59.
EXCHANGE WANTED – Tony Burling from class 9 of the Waldorf school in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA is looking for an exchange with an upper school pupil for the autumn term 2008. He lives with his parents and sister, two dogs and two cats outside of town. He plays the piano, guitar and loves to ski, play soccer, tennis and table tennis. Santa Fe is in the high desert of New Mexico at about 2100 meters. The city is at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. There is a ski resort that opens late November and they have over 300 days of sunshine a year. If you are interested contact hanburl@aol.com
EXCHANGE WANTED – Margarete Scharlipp from the Waldorf school in Wuppertall, Germany is looking for an exchange with a girl from class 9 for the autumn term. Her hobbies are playing the piano, volleyball, reading and doing the lighting for Drama productions in school. If you are interested please contact her on Mondeteragram@web.de
FAMILY HOUSE AVAILABLE TO LET - Fri 11th to Mon 28th July 2008. We are a Steiner family at the South Devon school and our lovely spacious 3-bed house is 5 mins from Totnes town centre and close to sea and moor. Front and back garden, sleeps 5 (families only). One week £300, two weeks £500; other periods negotiable. Please contact Peter or Lucy, 01803 867315 or peter.bently@zoom.co.uk
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.