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Tuesday Notice no 11 summer 2008
25 June 2008 in Tuesday Notice
PLEASE NOTE! There will be no pizzas on Thursday this week.
INSECTS! Class 12 play on Wednesday 25th June at 7.30pm in the School Hall
Class 12 celebrate their last days in school with this play, based on an original by Karel Capek & a version by Flann O’Brien, freely adapted by Peter Snow. Two Scots lassies on their way home from a night’s clubbing fall asleep in a public park, and the insect life all around them comments on various aspects of human endeavour. Meanwhile, a chrysalis is about to burst into new life!
Come and see Class 12’s farewell performance! Admission free. Collection at the end. Peter Snow.
WORK DAYS REQUEST - We would really appreciate the help of a parent with experience in laying carpets to do a job in the school office during the workday (3, 4 & 5th July). If you can help, please contact Gordon Reynolds.
WORKDAYS 3, 4 & 5th July - We would warmly invite parents to come and help during the workdays. Lunch will be provided. There will be a variety of jobs. Please contact Foppe beforehand so that we know in advance when you can come and what you can be involved in. Many thanks.
BOARDING FAMILIES NEEDED – we have many requests from foreign students to spend a term or more in our school for next academic year, therefore we are looking for a few more boarding families. If you want to know more about what it is involved please ask Karin in the school office.
WEBSITE QUESTIONNAIRE – please let us know how the website is working for you by filling in the questionnaire that was handed out two weeks ago and return to the office.
THE CHURCH CAR PARK - Just a reminder to all parents NOT to use the Church Car Park, neither for turning, drop off or parking! Out of the Church’s kindness only teachers may use the opportunity of available spaces there and we as parents might undermine this, by using the car park as well. Thank you for your consideration! The PTA.
ECO SCHOOLS meeting on Friday 27th June at 12 O’clock in the Hall
The school wants to be part of the Eco school programme. Class 6 are organising the first Eco-schools meeting. You are all invited to the first information meeting on Friday 27th June in the Hall at 12 o’clock. Please come along and support your school. See you there, Hannah Winkle and Max Haden for class 6.
MIDSUMMER CEILIDH – Friday 27th June at 7.30pm in the School Hall.Come and enjoy the End of Term Celebration a class 9 fundraising event. Children (school age) £3, Adults £5, Family ticket £12.
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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
OXENFOORDGARDENS– will soon have raspberries ready for picking and freshly picked strawberries and blackcurrants for sale in our farm shop along with our own seasonal produce, plants, jams etc. We are in our 2nd year of organic conversion with the soil association so berries are unsprayed. We hope to have P.Y.O. raspberries most days. Due to replanting quantities are slightly reduced this year so to ensure that P.Y.O. is available please call first. The shop will be open every day during the fruit picking season. Fruit can also be pre-ordered. We are located just off the A68 before Pathhead in the grounds of OxenfoordCastle. Just follow the signs. Tel. 01875 320 359.
TIPHERETH SUMMER FAIR on Saturday 12th July from 12pm to 3pm. Entry £1 with free raffle ticket.
There will be music, fashion parade, story telling, activities and workshops, arts and crafts stalls, coffee, cakes, BBQ and Clay oven. For more info contact 0131 441 2401 or www.tiphereth.org.uk.
EXPERIENCED PERSON REQUIRED for horse loan share, 15’3hh Thoroughbred cross, age 7, in Balerno area.
Contact Loraine on 1031 466 8516.
"Ex parent needs your help to RAISE FUNDS FOR AFRICAN AIDS PROJECT.
To help see: www.justgiving.com/evatombsheirman"
DAY ACTIVITIES CO-WORKER (full-time, Mon-Fri 8.45-16.30)
This post will involve work with adults with learning disabilities in our Day Activities Group. Our Day Activities group offers a therapeutic programme including craft, art, music, spinning, weaving, walking, cooking and baking. It is preferable, although not essential, that candidates have an artistic background and experience in working with people with learning difficulties. Salary is £15,150. After one year’s satisfactory performance the salary rises to £16,160 p.a. plus 5% pension and 36 days holiday (fixed dates) per year. The starting date is the 11th August 2008.
For application pack please e-mail admin@tipherith.org.uk or telephone 0131 441 2401. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 1st July 2008.
CREATIVE CHILD CARE WEEKS DURING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS. - Creative care for children aged 3 – 11 yrs with Stella Phipps (Class 11) and her cousin Kitty Drake (age 16) for weeks 7th – 11th July and 5th – 9th August 10am till 4pm. Each day (depending on your child’s age) we will do creative activities ranging from felt making and jewellery making to baking and playing outdoors. We could collect and deliver your children from home. Maximum 4 children so book early. Contact Stella on 477 8194 / 07979794773 for more details.
ForestSchoolHoliday Clubs in Edinburgh: 4th to 15th Aug, age 8+ From bush craft on the River Almond to nature photography on Corstorphine Hill there's loads of variety. Our groups are emotionally and physically safe and socially inclusive, allowing children’s self esteem and social skills to grow naturally alongside their love of nature. Visit http://www.bigworlduk.co.uk/page_1208595893083.html for more details.
FESTIVAL ACCOMMODATION WANTED - from 15th to 25th August 2008 for director (female) from English TheatreBerlin. Simple single room close to city centre. Open to suggestions regarding financial contribution. Please contact: Inka-Charlotte Palm, email: ic.palm@web.de or Robert Lumme, UK Mobile:077 38393043.
NO JOB TOO SMALL - I have recently started-up a business as a female painter/decorator in Edinburgh. I also offer a de-cluttering service for those interested to tackle those scary spaces in your home or office. My rates are £13 p/hour or £100 a day, but of course it depends a little on what is needed to be done after discussing the changes. My prices for de-cluttering are £50 a day. Please contact Shuna Anderson on 7846310899 or 0131 478 2708.
T.C, much loved indoor tom-cat needs a new home (due to cat allergy). He is 8 years old, neutered, black –white, and has a cute little face like a kitten. T.C. is a very friendly, quiet, and peace loving cat. If you are interested in having T.C. as a new member in your household please contact 0131 478 9662 or leave a message.
FOR SALE – There will be a stall at the Friday Market selling hand made Tibetan dolls in traditional costumes. These dolls are made by Tibetan women now living in Northern India as refugees. Funds raised will support these women.
FOR SALE - Kittens for sale: (£30 or £25 each for two). Ready now. Striped silver / brown tabbies and black and white. Please telephone 01620 810259
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. *-
Dates for this School Year September 2008 – 2009
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Dates 2007-08
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Autumn term
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Spring term
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Summer term
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Start
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Thu 28th August
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Thu 8th January
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Thu 16th April
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½ term from
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Fri 17th October
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Fri 13th February
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Fri 15th May
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To
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Wed 29thOctober
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Wed 18th February
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Wed 20th May
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End
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Thu 18th December
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Wed 25th March (1pm)
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Wed 1st July (1pm)
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