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Tuesday Notice no 4 Autumn 2008
23 September 2008 in Tuesday Notice
SCHOOL LIBRARY - The library is open at lunchtimes on Tuesday and Wednesday for pupils to borrow books. We have lots of great new fiction titles, and plenty of books for school projects. Please check bedrooms and bookcases for any overdue books from last year. The library is situated on the top floor of Edinholme, opposite the handwork room.
P.T.A. - Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 7th October at 8pm in the Eurythmy Room. On the agenda: Committee elections, elections to the Spending Group. Please nominate candidates using the forms attached to this Tuesday Notice and place your nominations in the box provided in the office. Remember, you can only vote if you come to the meeting! Open to all parents from Kindy right through to Class 12. Get involved – it’s your school! We’ll provide the biscuits! There will be the opportunity to nominate candidates in the weeks leading up to the AGM. Watch this space for further notices. You can pick up nomination forms from the office or if you send an email to erss.karin.meys@steinerweb.org.uk I will email the forms to you.
GRAND JUMBLE SALE – 11th October
Now is the time to start clearing out your cupboards and attics! Class 8 will be holding the Grand Autumn Jumble Sale on the morning of Saturday 11th October and we'll be needing any help you can give! Please start looking out jumble now! As we're a small class, if you can offer ANY help on the Friday beforehand and/or on the morning itself, we would be very grateful... Proceeds in aid of the class's school exchange to France. Thank you.
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
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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GLOBAL WARMING –do we know what’s really happening? – a talk by Richard Phethean with Oliver Vowinckel, Camphill Beannacher Fri 26th September at 7.30pm at Columcille Centre.
A chance to explore the issues surrounding climate change. Donations.
“THE THISTLE AND THE REED” Saturday 27th September at 7.30pm in the Hall
A Scottish Ceilidh celebrating Botswana Independence Day and Scottish Culture, live 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 26th September.
Meet new friends, meet old friends! Come to the "The Thistle and the Reed". The Scottish/Botswana Ceilidh is just one week away. Date Saturday 27th September 7:30-Midnight, put it in your diary now!
We still need some donations of: Raffle prizes, Scottish food or a Wee Turn. (All profits to Aids Charity in Africa) Phone Eva or Sebastian Tombs 01312293890 or 07786374931.
A CELEBRATION OF MOTHERING – Creative Writing Workshop. Saturday 4th 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 groups 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
LIFE WAYS – Creative Family life. Fri 10th Oct at 7.30pm in classroom of EdinburghRudolfSteinerSchool
A talk by Karen Ehlen, a play therapist in Camphill. Make home making more fulfilling, magical and a happier social art. Creative Family Life – Workshop Sat 11Oct 10am – 4pm. A workshop with Karen Ehlen at the EdinburghRudolfSteinerSchool. Bring lunch to share. Donations.
A talk by Karen Ehlen, a play therapist in Camphill. Make home making more fulfilling, magical and a happier social art. Creative Family Life – Workshop Sat 11Oct 10am – 4pm. A workshop with Karen Ehlen at the EdinburghRudolfSteinerSchool. Bring lunch to share. Donations.
LOOKING FOR PROPERTY TO RENT – Class five father with son in Kindy is looking for a property to rent, which will allow pets, in a rural location. He is a skilled builder/decorator and can renovate if necessary. If anyone hears of anything, please contact John Mikietyn on 07772309242 or 339 7403.
Inexpressible thanks to all for the magnificent support, and especially the prayers, in our recent bereavement.
FORESTSCHOOLHOLIDAY CLUBS IN EDINBURGH: 20 to 24 Oct, age 8+
From nature photography on CramondIsland, to campcraft and wildlife detecting in Ravelston Woods, there's loads of variety. Designed and delivered by a qualified ForestSchool leader, our groups are child-led, emotionally and physically safe and inclusive, allowing children’s self esteem and social skills to grow naturally alongside their love of nature. Visit http://www.bigworldwildlife.org or call 07796677059 for more details.
From nature photography on CramondIsland, to campcraft and wildlife detecting in Ravelston Woods, there's loads of variety. Designed and delivered by a qualified ForestSchool leader, our groups are child-led, emotionally and physically safe and inclusive, allowing children’s self esteem and social skills to grow naturally alongside their love of nature. Visit http://www.bigworldwildlife.org or call 07796677059 for more details.
COOKINGMANIA - Edinburgh's Children's Cookery School Cooking is an essential life skill, and learning to cook is an empowering journey. At CookingMania we have a holistic approach to food. We believe in using fresh, seasonal, wholesome ingredients. Cookery classes and workshops throughout the year. www.cookingmania.co.uk 0131 3362012 info@cookingmania.co.uk 75A Main Street, Davidsons Mains, Edinburgh, EH4 5AD
WANTED – CHILDMINDER for twin 9 year old boys (Class 3) 5pm – 6.30pm Tuesdays – Thursdays. Please contact Jonathan Messer on 0131 447 7407. (evening).
FACE PAINTING FOR KIDS AND ADULTS – Qualified makeup artist available for parties and events. Tel: Mary 07850010177.
AU PAIR/NANNY WANTED – We are a family of four small children (6 years– 4 years – 2 years - 5 months) and are looking for an au pair/nanny for Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We would like to find someone who is really experienced with working with children and has a driving licence. We live in Eton Terrace (just over DeanBridge). Please contact Sofie Vuylsteke on 07738343520 or 0131 3154209 or sofievuyls@hotmail.com
AU PAIR WANTED - We are a family of five living in Duns in the Scottish Borders and we are looking for an au pair to live with for no less than 3 months, hopefully longer. Our boys are 6 years, 3 years and 6 months and the older two attend the local primary school and nursery. The older two boys have both spent time in a Steiner school in London and we would very much like our au pair to have some connection to the Steiner way. We are looking for Monday - Thursday help with the children’s worlds and the running of the house, after drop off on Friday morning (9.45am), the au pair would then be free until Monday. We would like someone to be part of the family sharing the house and meals with us. We have a lovely big spare room with double bed and we would pay £75 per week spending money. Contact Astrid on 07712129966 or Home 01361 883670.
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. *-