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Tuesday Notice no 10 autumn 2009
10 November 2009 in Tuesday Notice
NOTE: Change to Session Dates 2010. Autumn Term will start on Thursday 26th August 2010.
PUPILS’ CONCERT- You are warmly invited to the Pupils’ Concert in the Hall at 3pm on Sunday 15th November.
A ROSSLYN TREASURY by Peter Snow
This book is a collection of stories behind the carvings in Rosslyn Chapel. Upper School teacher Peter Snow’s interest grew as a result of taking Class 11 students to the Chapel as part of a Parzival main lesson. The book is now available in the shop at £9.99 or from Amazon.
SALSA EVENING – We are delighted to let you know that Walter Dill and his daughters are returning to give dance workshops next week and are also holding a Salsa Party in the School Hall on Friday 13th November from 7pm – 9pm. Admission £5 for adults, £3 for 18 and under. Singles, couples, families and all ages are welcome.
BERLIN TRIP FUNDRAISING - Thank you to all who have supported the Friday bric-a-brac stall up to now and to all who “took a chance” at the Tombola at the Halloween Ceilidh. We appreciate your contributions.
The bric-a-brac stall is having a short break and will resume in the first week of December. Events to look out for are the “Berliner Kuchenfest” (a cake stall) after we finish school for Advent Preparation and the Car Boot Sale on Saturday 27th February. Please book your pitch well in advance as spaces are limited.
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.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY SESSIONS at the Edinburgh Rudolf Steiner School Christmas Market 11am – 4pm, Saturday 21st November. Shiatsu Massage, Bowen Technique, Massage, Reflexology, Re-connective Energy Healing, Indian Head Massage, Reiki. Treatment offered at: £5 for 15 minutes £10 for a 30-minute session (or £20 for an hour). Book in advance via Lorraine – lorraine@theconfused.co.uk, 07721 599276 or 0131 346 3261(All proceeds go to The Edinburgh Rudolf Steiner School.)
BREATHING THE YEAR - celebrating the Celtic Festivals with story, painting and encounters with nature,
led by Jenny Blayney. Saturday 14th November 10am - 4pm at the Rudolf Steiner School. Beginners welcome £35 (£25) To book please contact Jenny on 07909910107 or jennyblayney@gmail.com
led by Jenny Blayney. Saturday 14th November 10am - 4pm at the Rudolf Steiner School. Beginners welcome £35 (£25) To book please contact Jenny on 07909910107 or jennyblayney@gmail.com
GARDENING AND TREE SURGEON SEVICES AVAILABLE, garden design, weeding, pruning, planting and tree felling, crown lifting and pruning. Ecological Principles and good rates for school families. All waste removed. Call Dave or Matt on: 07769914983 or 07787083368.
EXCHANGE WANTED - my name is Nathalia Agudelo and I live in Cali-Colombia. I'm 15 years old; I study in the school "Luis Horacio Gomez, using the Waldorfmethod. I play the violin, in the school and the violin classes, my grades are very good.I like to dance and share time with my friends. I would like to do an exchange because I want to improve my English and learn more about the Scottish culture. Please contact me on Natha Agudelo on nathagudelo94@hotmail.com
EXCHANGE WANTED – My name is Balazs, I speak French and Hungarian. I am 16 y old and study in the Waldorf school in Colmar (France). I live near the centre of Colmar and not so far from the mountains of “Vosges” with my mother and twin brother. I play the trumpet, my brother plays the drums. We have a small dog. I would like to exchange with a pupil from Edinburgh. The time I can leave school is from 23rd January till 8th May 2010. I would like to come for two months and have the other pupil stay with us when I’m there too. If you are interested please contact Balazs Verduyn, 5, Place Spindler, 68000, Colmar, France, tel:0033 389791401 or email: verduyn.ba@hotmail.fr
EXCHANGE WANTED – Iris van der Schoot (15y old) from Diemen, near Amsterdam, who is a pupil at the Geert Groote College (a Waldorf school in Amsterdam) is looking for an exchange with a pupil for 3 months starting next January 2010. If interested please contact irisleona@hotmail.com or phone 0031 20 6996893.
JOB VACANCY - Full-time Pentland Garden Group Co-worker (Monday to Friday)
The Pentland Garden Group provides individuals with a range of outdoor environmental tasks and social entrepreneurial work including collecting garden waste, processing and selling compost, litter picking, conservation work in the Pentland Hills and organic gardening (our garden consists of vegetable plots, green house, poly-tunnels, lawns and flower beds). We are seeking people with experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or experience in environmental work or (organic/biodynamic) gardening. Duties include organising and leading activities, assisting members with their work and providing care and support.
Salary for this post is between £15,200 and £16,150 subject to relevant qualification and experience. There are 36 days holiday (fixed dates) per year and after one year’s satisfactory performance the salary rises to £16,500 p.a. plus 6% pension. The starting date is January 2010.
For an application pack please e-mail adsm@tiphereth.org.uk or telephone (0131) 441 2401.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 2nd December 2009 at 13:00. Interviews will be held week commencing 7th December.
ACCOMMODATION WANTED - For family (2 children) starting at school in January 2010-looking for accommodation to rent preferably close to school or train stations -only required 3/4 nights during week-no weekends and only during school term as we will retain our home base in Glasgow until settled in at school- consider accommodation available from January to March or longer . Any suggestions or offerings very welcome. Please contact Anne Lumb, tell 0141 946 2513 0r 07774 161018.
ORGANIC FRUIT AND VEG – Thinking about a local organic fruit + veg box? Oxenfoord Organics can deliver a box of your choice to your doorstep. Contact us at our stall at the Friday Market, visit our website oxenfoordorganics.com or give us a call on 01875 320 359.
NEED HELP AROUND THE HOUSE? Joinery & maintenance - kitchens, bookcases, repairs, doors, flat pack, windows, renovations, traditional and bespoke. Call Dorian or Andrew for a quote 07834315138