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Tuesday Notice 12 autumn 2010
8 December 2010 in Tuesday Notice
WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS AND SCHOOL BEING OPEN.
When in doubt about please check the website.
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.
ROYAL WEDDING BANK HOLIDAY.
Following the announcement that the Royal Wedding will take place on Friday 29th April, and that this will be a bank holiday, the summer term will now commence on Monday 2nd May. Further reminders will be posted nearer the time.
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.
FELTING CLASS - Rachel and Saskia (0131 661 2019) are running a felting class to make a scarf. Venue: Beech House, Portobello, 5 pm– 7.30pm, £25 per class including materials and glass of gluhwine.
CHRISTMAS TRIP ON THE RED BUS – 2 trips only: Friday 10th & Saturday 11th December at 4pm. See the Christmas lights from our vintage bus, search for Santa Claus and help him on board to give out his presents. Hot punch & biscuits on the castle esplanade. £8/£6. Tickets in advance from Clunie 07599912687 or www.theredbus.co.uk
WORLD AIDS DAY 2010– On Wednesday 1st December it was World’s Aids Day and as I also work for The Red Cross, I will be organising an event on Friday 10th December at lunch time 1pm – 2pm in the Hall. The event is aimed at everyone although in particular the upper school. We will have a red uniform day all of that day where everyone should wear red & human red ribbon, red food and drinks, games and information all about HIV/AIDS.
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 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.
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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