For the new School Session 2008 – 2009 Nick Brett will be the Chairman of the College of Teachers.

The Management Group is now made up as follows: Nick Brett; Astrid Maclean; Alistair Pugh and Margaret Fowler.

 

There will be a study group for parents and other interested people to find out more about the philosophy behind the education. The theme this term is “ An introduction to Anthroposophy and Rudolf Steiner’s insights into the nature of the human being”

The study group is hosted by Christian and Astrid Maclean and will take place on the following Monday evenings: September 22^nd, October 6^th, November 10^th, November 24^th and December 8^th.

Time 7:30pm – 9pm. Place 3a Tipperlinn Road, Edinburgh EH10 5ET

For further information please contact Astrid Maclean via the school office or by phone on 447 2005 (evenings).

 

There is a Eurythmy class every Monday morning at 8.50am. All parents and teachers welcome.

Any unnamed or unclaimed items will be given to charity.

 

No parking and no children to be dropped off or picked up on the yellow lines on either side of the road.

This is for the children’s safety. Thank you.

 

If you have child in class 7 or above who is a strong swimmer and interested in swimming in the above competition then contact Vivienne Mackay on 476 1013 for more information and qualification times for the events. First round is due to be held on Sunday 12^th October at Ainslie Park Leisure Centre from 3.30pm to 6pm.

 

CHRISTMAS MARKET CRAFT GROUP meets on Tuesday from 9 am – 10.30am in the craft room in Craigneen. All welcome (but unsuitable for young children). Contact Catrina Valentien for more details. 221 0560.

 

RECORDER LESSONS – the recorder teacher Margaret Hall, who teaches in the school on Tuesday afternoons, has a few vacancies. You can contact her on 01875 340 188.

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A talk for parents and teachers by Dr Seija Zimmermann, paediatrician and member of the Vorstand at the Goetheanum, Dornach, Switzerland. Saturday 13^th Sept at 8pm, at the Edinburgh Rudolf Steiner School, Spylaw Road. Entry by donation.

 

HOW CAN WE RENEW OUR RELATIONSHIPS TO THE CELTIC FESTIVALS…. Talk by Jenny Blayney on Friday 19^th September at 7.30 pm in the Eurythmy room at The Edinburgh Rudolf Steiner School. Followed by a PAINTING WORKSHOP on Saturday 20^th September 10am – 4pm   ‘Experiencing the Autumn Equinox through painting with oil colours at The Edinburgh Rudolf Steiner School, Cost £25, bring lunch to share. Book/enquire contact Huw on tell: 0131 229 7803.

 

A Scottish Ceilidh celebrating Botswana Independence Day and Scottish Culture. Life music, dancing, performances, food and drink and good company. Enjoy each other’s cultures and raise money for AIDS work in Botswana. Tickets £10 per adult. Please contact Sebastian or Eva Tombs on 0131 229 3890 (evenings) or evat@onetel.com if you want to help or would like to perform, donate food or drink or a raffle prize or buy a ticket. Tickets will also be on sale on Friday Market 26^th September.

 

A CELEBRATION OF MOTHERING – Creative Writing Workshop. Saturday 4^th October

For those who missed this successful workshop in April, here is another opportunity to celebrate the joys and challenges of being a mother with its lifetime's work in learning to love and let go. The workshop is on Saturday 4th October and offers a friendly supportive environment where each person's contribution is valued. No previous writing experience is necessary and all stages of mothering are welcome. Led by Dorothy Baird, poet, mother of three teenagers and experienced leader of writing goups and workshops. At the Salisbury Centre, 2 Salisbury Road from 11am - 4.30pm. Cost £40/£35. To book a place, please contact the Salisbury Centre on 0131 667 5438, email: office@salisburycentre.org

 

UNFURNISHED ROOM TO RENT in spacious upper villa flat in Colinton Mains. I am 20 years old ex Steiner School pupil and I am looking for a young female to share the flat with. £275 per month plus bills. Contact Ellie Timewell on 07902 149 168.

 

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