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Tuesday Notice no 7 summer 2009
3 June 2009 in Tuesday Notice
BIRTHDAY CONCERT
A big thank you to all who took part in The Meadows and Steiner Choir 70th Birthday Concert. It was a huge success! Special thanks to Nick Brett who spent hours arranging lighting and setting up the stage for the choir.
UPPER SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION from Monday 8th – Wednesday 10th June
Monday 8th June Opening night of Upper School Art Exhibition, School Hall 5pm – 7pm.
All welcome. Refreshments and all work for sale. Exhibition open Tuesday and Wednesday 9am – 4pm.
Please support our hardworking pupils.
MANAGEMENT SURGERY – WEDNESDAYS AT 2.35pm
"The Management Group would like to remind parents that a weekly 'surgery' takes place on Wednesday at 2.35pm. Anyone who wishes to speak to a member of the Management Group about any aspect of the school should contact the office to make an appointment."
PIZZA – Please note that, due to class 7’s trip to Garvald, there will be no pizzas on Thursday 4th June.
NO CYCLING IN SCHOOL GROUNDS - Can parents as well as pupils refrain from cycling in – on and out of the School grounds, for everybody’s safety. Thank you.
SMALL WHEELS DAY – Wee Wheels Day on the Tarmac.
We have extended this to Monday and Tuesday lunchtimes ONLY! This will be under constant review. Please remember wee wheels are to be used on the tarmac only! Mr Brett
CAKE STALL in Kindy – There will be a cake stall (fund raising) on Friday 5th June in Kindy.
TOY SALE – Class 5 are off to the Greek Olympics soon. As part of their fundraising efforts they are having a toy sale on 5th June at the Friday Market. Please come along and support them.
CLASS ONE CONFERENCE – accommodation required
This year our school is hosting the annual conference for the new Class One teachers of the Steiner Schools throughout Britain and Ireland. We are looking for families who might be able to accommodate a teacher or two on the nights of August 14th and 15th for £20 per night B&B pppn. Please phone Philip Shinton – 0131 449 3265 – if you think you can help. Many thanks
SEVENTY YEARS YOUNG! The Edinburgh Rudolf Steiner School book.
This is a book, compiled by Andrew Farquharson and Neil Mackay, is about the history of the school over the past 70 years including photos of classes and teachers. Cost £6, available from the office.
Last PTA meeting of the school year! We are meeting on Tuesday, 9th June, at 8pm in the Eurythmy Room. Bring any topics you would like to discuss, we’ll bring the biscuits! See you there!
FREE peace and quiet! Would you like to have some quiet time? Then be a backup invigilator. Only 3 time slots remaining! Friday, 5th June: 2.45 – 3.45pm, Wednesday, 10th June: 1.45 – 2.30pm, and Wednesday, 17th June: 9.00 – 9.45am. All you need to do is be present – bring a book! If you can help, please phone Mute in the Office on 337 3410 as soon as you can. 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.
THE BIKER showing at Bicycle Film Festival 12th June, 6.15pm at the Edinburgh Filmhouse
The Biker – written and directed by Ad Howells (Class 11) – is showing as part of the Bicycle Film Festival. The film was produced by Scottish Kids Are Making Movies (SKAMM) and the crew included Jack Morning-Newton (Class 9) on camera and editing.
Spinning into the abyss: to vanquish fears, to relive his past, to face his future. Fourteen-year-old Joe (Matthew Clarke) is confused, angry and isolated. Feeling abandoned by his mother, increasingly distant from his father and unable to communicate with is peers, Joe channels his frustration into mountain biking. Can he find the peace he so desperately seeks or will he destroy himself as he pushes himself to extremes?
Spinning into the abyss: to vanquish fears, to relive his past, to face his future. Fourteen-year-old Joe (Matthew Clarke) is confused, angry and isolated. Feeling abandoned by his mother, increasingly distant from his father and unable to communicate with is peers, Joe channels his frustration into mountain biking. Can he find the peace he so desperately seeks or will he destroy himself as he pushes himself to extremes?
Funded by the National Lottery through the UK Film Council’s First Light Movies initiative.
The Biker will be shown as part of a feature documentary screening.
Visit:www.filmhousecinema.com/showing/the-way-bobby-sees-it or www.adhowellsfilmmaker.co.uk/biker
THE RED BUS IN EDINBURGH – Take a look at Sam and Clunie’s new bus website at www. theredbus.co.uk, and book up a summer outing! Beach trips a speciality! When you contact us, ask for our Steiner School families’ discount.
MEADOWS FESTIVAL 6th – 7th June 2009 is looking for storytellers/puppet shows for kids area. General volunteers also needed. If interested, please could you contact Antonia on 228 6157 / 07870621086.
CITY CENTRE FLAT for rent - £700 PCM CT included! Two double bedrooms, fully furnished. No agency, no fees! First month’s deposit and rent moves you in. Phone 07805132458.
WANTED: CAMPERVAN – Does anyone have a campervan or know of someone who does who would be willing to hire to me and my daughter for 5 days (9th – 13th July). I would cover insurance and my son (a qualified mechanic) would do some mechanical work if needed. If you can help contact Susan (lollipop lady) at the gate.
BACKYARD POULTRY KEEPING? - There’s nothing quite like collecting the freshest eggs from your own happy hens. Even those with a small garden can have their own laying hens. It’s also a fascinating experience in which children can be fully involved. We run beginners’ poultry-keeping courses to get you started in this rewarding and surprisingly straightforward pastime. If you want to find out more, please visit our website: deanbank.org.uk or call us on: 01899 221 578. Pauline and Paddy Shannon.
STEINER NANNY – Experienced, reliable, creative Steiner nanny available. For part-time work. Also babysitting, dog walking, pet sitting, cleaning, shopping etc. Also drum, base, guitar & keyboard lessons for beginners available. Please phone Liane on 0131 667 9158.
REFLEXOLOGY AT THE EDINBURGH RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL ON SATURDAYS
Adults - £35 per treatment. Children - £20 per treatment. Gift Vouchers available.
Call Lorraine White MAR on 0131 346 3261 or 07721 599276 for appointments or further details.
(Lorraine trained with The Oxford School of Reflexology, qualifying at the end of 2000, and is a full member of The Association of Reflexologists.)
HOUSE & KITTEN SITTERS WANTED! Bungalow in Greenbank, across from the Braidburn Valley Park, with big garden and a cat with three lovely kittens is looking for someone to look after them between July 10 and July 26 (or parts thereof!). There are 4 bedrooms for up to 6/7 people. The Hermitage Park, the shops of Morningside and the Dominion cinema are all within walking distance. Good bus connections to the town centre, and if you have a car, the beautiful beaches of East Lothian are 35 minutes away. For more information phone Mute on 0131 447 5314 or email mute.b@blueyonder.co.uk.
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