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Tuesday Notice no 11 autumn 2010
23 November 2010 in Tuesday Notice
SNOWY WEATHER & WINTER OPENING
During any cold snap this winter the guiding policy of the school will be to remain OPEN as normal. If conditions worsen with heavy snow during the day, parents may phone the school to ask that their child(ren) be allowed to go home. The office will then contact the pupil(s) to arrange transport.
If the office staff receive information that bus services are to be suspended or significantly diverted, parents may also be contacted and arrangements may be made to send pupils home. In all circumstances the school office is the first and the principal point of contact. Any changes to this policy will be posted on the website or communicated through the Tuesday Notice.
CHRISTMAS MARKET - A huge Thank you to all parents, pupils, teachers and everyone else who put in hours of work preparing for, running and clearing up the Christmas Market on Saturday. Despite the weather, hundreds of people flocked into the school and enjoyed the very special atmosphere.
Expenses Claim Forms can also be collected from the Christmas Market basket in the office. 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)
LOST AT THE CHRISTMAS MARKET– LG Touch screen mobile phone. If found please contact the office.
The Glasgow Steiner School would like to say thank you for all the support at the Christmas Market for their stall here. Come and visit your little sister school’s Fayre on Saturday 4th December, 11am – 4pm at the Glasgow Steiner School in Overnewton Square, Yorkhill area of Glasgow.
SCHOOL CALENDARS – If you have missed your chance of buying one at the Christmas Market you can still purchase one from the office @ £7.00 per calendar.
SNOWFLAKE BALL - Friday 10th December 2009, 7pm – 11pm.
Class 11 are organising a Christmas Ball on the penultimate week of term.
Come and enjoy this atmospheric evening of dance and Christmas cheer. The evening will include: live music to dance to, some performances, a visit from Santa, mistletoe etc. There will be hot punch, mulled wine and mince pies as well as other refreshments. This is a family occasion for parents and children of all age groups. Children should be accompanied by adults. Smart dress recommended. Tickets will be on sale on 6th December from the Office and on the Friday Market. Ticket price £ 4 per child and £7 per adult.
LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO STAY – A Class 11 pupil from Korea is looking for a family where he can stay (as a paying guest) over the Christmas holiday. If you can help please contact Karin in the office on 3373410.
ADVENT GARDEN – Kindy & Class One families are warmly invited to celebrate the beginning of Advent 2010 at 4pm sharp on Sunday 28th November in the School Hall. Music, singing, candles and a spiral of greenery….. For more info call Caroline Glas on 01620 880 382.
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.
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.
MULBERRY BUSH – Our new felted flower fairies have finally arrived with lots of new designs to choose from. Available from the Mulberry bush and also at the Garvald Christmas Bazaar this Saturday.
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).
ADVENT GARDEN at Garvald Home farm on Sunday 28thNovember at 4.30pm.
Garvald Home Farm welcomes families with young children to come and celebrate the start of Advent in their Farm Hall with candle light and Carol singing. If you want to participate and for directions phone Bridget Beagan on 01968682238. Take plenty time to get there as there are road works on the way to Garvald!
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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.
WANTED – CHILDREN’S WOODEN BUNK BED - Please contact Leyla on 07814851303 or email leylakerlaff@googlemail.com
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 07597103573.
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.