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Tuesday Notice no 10 autumn 2010
16 November 2010 in Tuesday Notice
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - Circus Skills is looking for parent volunteers to help by assisting on a part time basis on Friday afternoons. You will be asked to guide and encourage the children in practice of skills. You don’t need to be able to juggle, but you might be able to learn to. Please contact Michael Ritchie mp_ritchie@yahoo.co.uk if you can help. The club runs from 1.30pm to 3.00pm.
CHRISTMAS MARKET: There are still quite a few spaces in the rotas. If you have not already done so, please sign up for a job to make sure that the Market runs as smoothly as possible. Thank you.
PRESERVES STALL: Class 2 is looking for generous contributions to the popular preserves stall. If you have donations ready, please hand them to Mute in the office. Many thanks!
Tin Cans for lanterns - We are looking urgently for empty unbashed tin cans (the size of tomato tins, not sweetcorn). They should have no sharp edges and be clean. If you are feeling very kind you could also take the labels off! Any number will be gratefully received by Mute in the office. Many thanks!
CHRISTMAS MARKET FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS
Information Sheets can be collected from the Christmas Market basket located in the School Office. This explains the financial arrangements for the market and should be read carefully by all those who expect to be provided with a cash float. Please note that all cheques accepted in payment should be made payable to 'ERSS Christmas Market'.
Expenses Claim Forms can also be collected from the Christmas Market basket. These should be completed, with any receipts firmly attached, and returned to the basket NO LATER THAN Tuesday 14 December. Thank you!
Ian Oliver (Treasurer, PTA Spending Group)
SOCIAL INCLUSION GROUP: Over the last summer term the existing “bullying group” has been transformed and renamed into “Social Inclusion Group” following a model at Vancouver’s Rudolf Steiner School. The idea behind this is to take away the stigma of “bully” and “the victim”, but rather trying to find ways to include and re/integrate both into their peer group.Currently 3 members of staff and 2 parents with experience in child group dynamics are meeting on a regular basis to set this exciting project in place. To identify children in need of support, class teachers are asking to place each of their children into concentric circles to see whether any child in the class is at the fringes and if there are any problems on a wider scale. We then try to identify creative ways to help.
As a school community one of our focuses is “community building” and we feel that looking into issues of peer dynamics between our children in a fresh and more holistic way plays an important part.
Political update - After many years of hard work, awareness-raising and lobbying, we are finally making some progress towards our aim of getting some public funding to allow Steiner schools in Scotland to become more socially inclusive. While the outcome still remains very uncertain, we wanted to let parents and friends at our schools know that representatives of all four Steiner schools in Scotland are in talks with Scottish Government officials and representatives of all four local authority areas to look at how our schools might receive some level of public funding. With a cut of around £1.8billion expected in next year's Scottish budget, we are working in difficult financial times - but there is strong political support for funding our schools and we are working with determination and optimism that we can achieve a breakthrough in this long held ambition. We will be meeting again with the Government on December 6th and will keep everyone updated. If you'd like more information, or to offer suggestions or expertise, then please contact Liz Murray on lizmurray@lumison.co.uk.ThanksLiz Murray & Alistair Pugh.
Community Garden consultation evening, 7-9pm, Tues 30th November, ERSS school hall
As the first year of the Royal Edinburgh Community Garden draws to a close, there will be an evening of consultation with anyone who has been involved (however much or little) - to look back at what worked, what didn't and how to make things even better next year. There'll also be sessions on celebrating the seasons and learning new skills. The event will include all the community groups and individuals who've been involved in the gardens, and will be held in our school hall. Please bring finger food to share. No need to let us know whether you're coming. Sonia and Liz.
As the first year of the Royal Edinburgh Community Garden draws to a close, there will be an evening of consultation with anyone who has been involved (however much or little) - to look back at what worked, what didn't and how to make things even better next year. There'll also be sessions on celebrating the seasons and learning new skills. The event will include all the community groups and individuals who've been involved in the gardens, and will be held in our school hall. Please bring finger food to share. No need to let us know whether you're coming. Sonia and Liz.
Food and climate change – an international perspective...
The Shandon Local Food Group is hosting an event exploring the links between food and climate change on Monday the 22nd November at 7.30pm at the Phoenix Club on Harrison Gardens. You can also learn about how to own your own organic pig! This event ties in very well with the school’s own environmental initiative Being the change we want to see, so join award-winning journalist Alex Renton and farmer Denise Walton to find out more about sustainable food.
The Shandon Local Food Group is hosting an event exploring the links between food and climate change on Monday the 22nd November at 7.30pm at the Phoenix Club on Harrison Gardens. You can also learn about how to own your own organic pig! This event ties in very well with the school’s own environmental initiative Being the change we want to see, so join award-winning journalist Alex Renton and farmer Denise Walton to find out more about sustainable food.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY SESSIONS at The Edinburgh Rudolf Steiner School Christmas Market, 11am – 4pm, Saturday 20th November. Craniosacral Therapy, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Bowen Technique, Massage, Reiki.
All offered at £12 for a 30-minute session (or £6 for 15 minutes/£24 for an hour).
(All proceeds go to The Edinburgh Rudolf Steiner School.)
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.
GARVALD CHRISTMAS BAZAAR on Saturday 27th November 10.30am – 1pm.
We have a wonderful selection of beautifully handcrafted items for sale from our joinery, stained glass, ceramic, weaving and puppetry. Also a large range of organic Christmas bakery items. Santa will be appearing and lots of craft activities for children. Garvald Edinburgh (behind the Western Car sales room in Gorgie Road).
ACCOMMODATION NEEDED FOR 2 GERMAN GIRLS from 10thJanuary – 4th February 2011.
Anna Brunner and Lisa Ziegler from the Waldorf School in Wangen (south Germany) are coming to Edinburgh to assist in the Kindergarten for 4 weeks. During that time they need a place to stay. They can be in separate houses/families. They are willing to pay towards board and lodging and are willing to help with childcare/baby sitting or household chores. Anna is vegetarian and allergic to cat hair. If you are interested to house one or both girls please email anna_brunner@gmx.at or speak to Karin in the office.
AU PAIR for July & August 2011 - A Russian girl, Arina Sachkova, who is studying English at university in Moscow, is looking for a place as an au pair in Scotland during July and August next year. She will be 18 then and has experience of working in a kindergarten in a Steiner School in England. Please contact her at asachkova@yandex.ru .
'My Relationship to Money' - workshop exploring Goethean Science. Sun 28th Nov, 10 - 5pm, Salisbury Centre, 2 Salisbury Rd. 0131 667 5438. Focussing on the question "My relationship to Money", this workshop explores the application of Goethean Science to social phenomena. A small group of participants will be guided through the Goethean inquiry process, coming to new relation with the topic in question and each other. The workshop examines how Goethean Science can be used as a way to foster better comprehension of a topic, social relations and decision-making processes, particularly focussed on building consensus. Cost £20/£15 concs. Booking at Salisbury Centre. Please bring a contribution for a shared lunch. For more info; rolandplayle@yahoo.com / 07974 725 337
GUITAR LESSONS – Neil Barber, guitar and rock music tutor, gives lessons in guitar and song-writing, support/guidance & recording for kids’ bands, private tuition in your home. Contact 0131 477 6238, neil@neilbarber.co.uk or visit www.neilbarber.co.uk.
VIOLIN LESSONS available at School with Song Sue Williams. Contact 0131 337 6951, mobile 07735618371.
RECORDER LESSONS – The recorder teacher Margaret Hall has some vacancies on Tuesday afternoon (in the school). Contact her on 01875 340 188.
NEED HELP AROUND THE HOUSE? Joinery & maintenance - kitchens, bookcases, repairs, doors, flat packs, windows, and renovations, traditional and bespoke. Call Dorian or Andrew for a quote 07834315138.
NEWTON’S CLOTHING ALTERATIONS –Newton’s Alterations will be returning to the Friday Market again starting Friday 3rd September. All types of mending /alterations from woolly pullies to skimpy skirts! You can also talk to me about re-covering cushions, making up curtains or that knitting/crochet project you never got round to! If it is more convenient I can pick up or drop off at your house. Just phone Nicola Newton 01506 870 145 or 07833164561.
Session Dates 2010- 2011
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Dates for
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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 26th August
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Mon 10thJanuary
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Thu 28th April
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½ Term
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Fri 15th October (1pm)
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Fri 11th Feb (1pm)
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Fri 20th May (1pm)
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To
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Tue 26th October (inclusive)
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Wed 16th Feb (inclusive)
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Tue 24th May (inclusive)
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End
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Fri 17th December (1pm)
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Thu 7th April (1pm)
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Thu 6th July (1pm)
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