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Tuesday Notice no 12 summer 2008
2 July 2008 in Tuesday Notice
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 like to warmly invite parents to come and help during the workdays. Lunch will be provided. There will be a variety of jobs. Please contact Foppe Jellema or leave your name with the office so that we know in advance when you can come and what you can be involved in.
SPORTS AT SCHOOL MEETING:
Thanks to all who attended, especially Julian Fels and Nick Brett. The discussion was enlightening and positive and, hopefully, we have found ways where the parent body can assist over the coming years. This will begin with a small group of dedicated and selfless volunteers who will be working to produce and advertise a list of extra curricular activities for next year. To find out more or volunteer some ideas contact Michele Goldie on 0131 466 6866 or michelegoldie@hotmail.com
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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.
GUITAR TUITION - Guitar lessons are available in school from the beginning of next term. All levels and styles catered for on electric, acoustic or classical guitar. Lessons provided by an experienced and qualified tutor. Interested parties should note their interest by contacting David Boyter on 07886517791.
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.
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"
DEVON - HOLIDAY LET - JULY & AUGUST 2 bedroom townhouse, parking, small garden.
£275 per week, £225 for further consecutive weeks, Fantastic location, in town of Totnes, Devon, close to sea and Dartmoor. House is walking distance from town, beautiful riverside, bus and train routes.
Great cycle paths. For further information on house and area, email - sounds.wonderful@yahoo.co.uk. Telephone Karen 07863227470. South Devon Steiner School family.
TWO GIRLS FROM COBURG LOOKING FOR HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION
Two girls, Jule and Theresa (18y old) from class 12 of the Waldorf School in Coburg (Germany) would like spend 2 weeks in Scotland to improve their English (23/8 – 6/9/08). They are independent, friendly teenagers who communicate and learn new things with pleasure. They will help with chores in the house. If you are interested please contact Jule Scheler on 0049 3685/409897 or email donna-karla@web.de or Theresa Frank on 0049 9566/8195 or email Theresa_i-mehl@web.de
GERMAN STUDENT LOOKING FOR 3 WEEKS AS A FAMILY HELP.
I am a student from Stuttgart, Germany, and would like to stay in Great Britain as an au-pair for only a few weeks in August, 2008. I’m 18 years old and next year I’m going to do the abitur (examination) at Freie Waldorfschule am Kräherwald.I have a lot of experiences with children, for example I worked in holiday camps and also in a Camphill. I have two younger brothers (age 11 and 1year) and I earn my "pocket money" by babysitting. You can contact me at: Romina Biesenthal, Krickentenweg 5, 70378 Stuttgart, Germany. E-mail: Rominaj.biesenthal@web.de
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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