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Tuesday Notice no 3 summer 2010
18 May 2010 in Tuesday Notice
NO AFTERNOON CARE on Friday 21st May half term (finish at 1pm).
Sorry NO PIZZAS till 3rd June.
Last chance to hand in TESCO VOUCHERS – Please bring your vouchers to the school office.
URGENTLY NEEDED - BACKUP INVIGILATORS for the forthcoming exams
The school needs back-up invigilators for the exams coming up in May and June. All that is required of you is to be present, you can bring your book for reading! The dates are May 21st this Friday morning; and June 9th pm and 16th pm. Please contact Mute in the office on 0131 337 3410.
FAREWELL TO MR BRETT - It is with sadness that the College of Teachers would like publicly to acknowledge the departure of Nick Brett as a class teacher and Chair of College. We would like to thank Nick for his many years of dedicated service to the school in so many areas of responsibility. He has been, and will continue to be, an inspiration to colleagues and pupils alike. We are looking forward to building a new relationship with Nick as he takes up a new post at Garvald Home Farm. We are delighted to announce that Philip Shinton will join the Management Group for the next session. He will take over as Chair of College this Thursday (20th May). The Management Group for the new session 2010-2011 will consist of Philip, Helen Newton and Alistair Pugh. For the remainder of this session, Management will continue to have a 'surgery' for parents on Tuesday afternoons at 2pm. Please book via the office.
TEACHER TRAINING COURSE TASTER MORNING on Saturday May 22 - there will be a Teacher Training Course taster morning for all those who want to find out a bit more about the Teacher Training Course that takes place in the school. We will start at 9:30 am and will finish at 12:30 pm. There will be a short talk about the content and structure of the course and some artistic and practical activities. If you are interested to take part, please contact us at: erss.institute@steinerweb.org.uk or phone the school office. Astrid Maclean and Mary Snow
SWSF-Complaints Procedure: We have received a letter from the Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship, the representative body for Steiner schools in the British Isles. In the past, SWSF has acted as a 'last resort' for complaints against schools, after all other avenues of redress have been exhausted. However, SWSF is currently undergoing a review of all schools' complaints procedures and cannot, until further notice, accept and respond to complaints from parents and others against a member school. Clarification of this change can be sought from the school's SWSF representative, Alistair Pugh.
THANK YOU – Dawn and all the children in her kindergarten would like to say a huge warm thank you for taking such time, care and love into our stall on Friday. £86 pounds was raised to buy new equipment including a boy kindy doll.
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.
SUMMER PAINTING COURSE – Edinburgh cityscapes, moving figures and Portraiture
Three weeks of summer school courses with artist and parent Damian Callan.
19th – 23rd July: Edinburgh portrayed from rooftop views and existing vistas.
26th – 30th July: swimmers, skaters and gymnasts on location and in the studio.
2nd – 6th August: Portraits in spectacular locations of Dirleton & Craigmillar Castles.
Suitable for all levels of ability and experience. Children 12+ welcome (may be possible to do part of a week – please enquire). For full brochure contact Damian Callan on 07951878560 or dc@damiancallan.co.uk or visit www.damiancallan.co.uk
SAM’S MARATHON for Macmillan - Sam Phipps (class 1 & 7 dad) is running the Edinburgh Marathon on 23rd May. Help him reach his target of £2,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. justgiving.com/sam-phipps.
Portobello Sailing & Kayaking Club are offering sailing & kayaking courses for children and adults:
Dinghy sailing: For children aged 8 - 14: Saturday 22nd May: half day sailing taster session. Sunday 23rd May: 1 day course to RYA Stage 1 dinghy sailing (requires completion of taster session) Sat & Sun 14th & 15th August; 2 day course to RYA Stage 2 (requires stage 1 certificate) For Teenagers 15+ & Adults Sat & Sun 12th & 13th June, 2 day beginners' course to RYA Level 1.
Kayaking on June 12th, 19th and 26th.
For children aged 8 - 12 : Taster session 10 - 12.30
For young persons aged 12 - 15: Taster session 1.30 - 4pm
For adults and young people 16+: 1 star, 2 day course: 3rd & 4th, or 16th & 17th July; 10am - 4pm.
For children aged 8 - 12 : Taster session 10 - 12.30
For young persons aged 12 - 15: Taster session 1.30 - 4pm
For adults and young people 16+: 1 star, 2 day course: 3rd & 4th, or 16th & 17th July; 10am - 4pm.
For more information go to http://sailporty.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/booking-form-in-word-format-to-email-back.doc or please email info@sailporty.org.uk or call 07932159983.
CHILD MINDING AND LEARNING SPANISH!
We are two friends with two children: one girl and one boy, both 8 years old, living in a beautiful residential area in the outskirts of Madrid. This lovely area called Las Rozas, is situated 20 min from Madrid town centre by train, and 5 minutes by car from Waldorf Main School in Spain: Escuela Libre Micael.
We are interested in offering accommodation + full board + weekly Spanish lessons during some weeks this summer (from 20th June till end of August) to an English native Student interested in learning Spanish. In return we would ask the student to look after our 2 children and teach them English during the mornings, working hours (9-16.00) ana.marcocapablanca@telefonica.es.
We are interested in offering accommodation + full board + weekly Spanish lessons during some weeks this summer (from 20th June till end of August) to an English native Student interested in learning Spanish. In return we would ask the student to look after our 2 children and teach them English during the mornings, working hours (9-16.00) ana.marcocapablanca@telefonica.es.
EXCHANGE WANTED – Dario Brinkmann (class 10) from Steiner school in Ottersberg, Germany is looking for an exchange for the autumn term with a pupil from our school. Please contact brinkman.dario@gmail.com
EXCHANGE WANTED - My name is FlorilÃne, I'm 15 years old and I would like to exchange with a student of my age for 3 months from mid-August till the end October 2010. My exchange friend will be able to come home with me at the end of October till to the end of December. I live in Entraigues, a small town 10 min from Avignon (south of France), and 5 min from my school. I have two sisters: Amandine 7 years old, and MickaÃla 9 years old. My father and mother have a woodwork shop. I have a dog, five guinea-pigs, two chickens and two gold fish. I like drawing, singing, reading, meeting new people, listening and making music: I play drums and cello. I hope to hear from you soon. If you have questions, please write to me or call me. Florilène Munoz, 1 place des Chardonnerets 84320 Entraigues France; mail: fifi-c-moi21@hotmail.fr tel: 04.90.48.10.08Ps: my school is Steiner school of Avignon, address: 300 Chemin de la traille 84700 Sorgues France.EXCHANGE WANTED - My name is Clémentine Tournassus and my son Matéo is in the 8th class. I think it would be very good for him to spend 3 months in the U.K. He will be 15 in November 2010 and being one of the oldest in his class, I feel such an experience would help him a lot. Would a family in your school be interested in an exchange? We live in Lyon and Matéo goes to school in St Genis-Laval. We would welcome a student from your school. I'm looking forward to hear from you. clementine.tournassus@orange.fr
FAMILY EXPERIENCE WEEKS KALIKALOS, GREECE
Join one of our exciting and fulfilling holistic holidays for families in the gorgeous Kalikalos community in Greece this summer! Co-creation, games, deepening connection, sharing community living & much more…
Join one of our exciting and fulfilling holistic holidays for families in the gorgeous Kalikalos community in Greece this summer! Co-creation, games, deepening connection, sharing community living & much more…
Family Fortnight: 30th July - 13th August € 500/adult, € 250/child
Family Week: 13th – 20th August € 250/adult, €125/child
Family Week: 13th – 20th August € 250/adult, €125/child
For full details please visit www.kalikalos.com
NEWTON’S CLOTHING ALTERATIONS – Nicola Newton 01506 870 145.
Why not look out all those things that need a little attention! You can always phone to arrange pick up/drop off if you can’t get to the Friday market. We also have “Steiner” dolls, woolly children’s socks and gifts for sale or order. Come along and see. 10 % of our takings goes to the school bursary fund.
NEED HELP AROUND THE HOUSE? Joinery & maintenance - kitchens, bookcases, repairs, doors flatpack, windows, renovations, traditional and bespoke. Call Dorian or Andrew for a quote 07834315138.
Session Dates 2010
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Dates for 2010
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Spring Term
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Summer Term
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Autumn Term
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Start
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Thu 7th January
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Thu 15th April
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Thu 26th August
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½ Term
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Fri 12th Feb (1pm)
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Fri 21st May (1pm)
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Fri 15th October (1pm)
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To
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Tue 16th Feb (inclusive)
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Tue 25th May (inclusive)
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Tue 26th October (inclusive)
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End
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Fri 26th March (1pm)
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Thu 1st July (1pm)
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Fri 17th December (1pm)
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THE EDINBURGH RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL, 60 SPYLAW RD, EDINBURGH EH10 5BR
TEL: 0131 337 3410 FAX: 0131 538 6066 E-MAIL: erss.bursar@steinerweb.org.uk