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Tuesday Notice No 6 summer 2010
8 June 2010 in Tuesday Notice
CLASS 12 - ART EXHIBITION IN THE HALL - Tuesday 1st June 9am – 4pm.
Feel free to visit Class 12’s Art exhibition in the Hall. Open all day Tuesday.
PTA meeting Tues 1st Jun, 8pm.
Looks like there is loads to talk about! Eurythmy Room from 8pm. Look forward to seeing you there. If you have any issues, thoughts or comments come along or email the PTA on edinburgh-steiner-pta@googlegroups.com.
Climate Challenge Project
We're very pleased to announce that, after receiving many applications for the post, we've appointed Ben Murray as the co-ordinator of our 'Being the change we want to see' project to reduce the carbon footprint of the school community. Ben has experience of running similar community-based climate change projects, most recently at St John's church in Edinburgh, and is also a parent of children at the school. Ben will be working particularly closely with Andrew Farquharson and Gordon Reynolds, but also with the rest of the teachers in the school, with pupils and with parents to collectively reduce our climate change emissions. The school sees this as a great opportunity to pull together and build on all the environmental work that we currently do, to save energy and to save money. We welcome Ben to this new post. Management
Community garden update
The community garden in the grounds of the Royal Edinburgh was officially opened by Scottish Government Minister for Public Health Shona Robison on 18th May. A few children from classes 2, 4 and 5 came along to help show the Minister what they've been doing there and to plant a tree to mark the opening of the garden. We hope to organise another work day for families before the end of term - but haven't yet been able to confirm a date. As soon as we do, we'll send a message to class convenors and put a note in the Tuesday Notice. Sonia Theilen and Liz Murray
BIKE BREAKFAST Friday 11th June
To celebrate sustainable travel into school we acknowledge all of your effort in trying to do so. We ask all of you coming into school by bike, scooter or foot on FRIDAY 11th June to join us for a FREE BREAKFAST (8.10am-8.40am). See you there! The Travel plan Group.
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
NEEDED MANNEQUIN/DUMMY
Rachel Craig needs 3 mannequins for her exhibition for the diploma of the Teacher Training Course at the end of June. If you have one that she can borrow please get in contact with Rachel on 07966635539.
CAMPERVAN NEEDED
Please does anyone have a campervan that they would be willing to loan or hire at a reasonable rate to Susan (lolly pop lady) for 4 days in July, 8th to 11th July inclusive. I would cover insurance costs; I would only be travelling approx 100 miles at the most and would take very, very good care of your vehicle. If you can help please contact Susan at the gate or phone the office on 337 3410.
SAM PHIPPS ran the Edinburgh Marathon in 3hrs 42 minutes. Please help him cross the fundraising finishing line of £2,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. www.justgiving.com/Sam-Phipps
PROFESSIONAL NANNY with lots of Steiner experience available for holidays/weekends babysitting/sleepovers and part time weekdays. Liane 667 9158 or 07804465752.
HOUSE-SITTING PET-SITTING
Do you need someone to look after your house, your pets and your plants during July or August?
School family available to house sit. We are practical, non-smokers & experienced gardeners with some experience in looking after animals. Contact Melissa Viguier 0131 661 0393 or email Melissa.viguier@hotmail.com
FAMILY WANTING A HOUSE TO RENT
Nice country loving family consisting of myself, my husband, our 18 months baby and my mum, seeks a long term let on a farmhouse/country property. We need three or more bedrooms, a garden for the baby and also for growing fruit and vegetables. My husband is disabled and we receive housing allowance, giving us a budget of around £600 in the borders, £850 in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Due to my husbands fragile health and the need to settle our daughter in a secure environment we need a long term let. We can provide excellent references. We are a non smoking, non drinking, peaceful family who are only leaving our much loved home due to our landlord needing the building for other purposes. If you can help or know of anyone who can please contact us on 01968 660 237.
SUMMER BABYSITTING/CHILDMINDING
Friendly experienced babysitter available during summer for most of July and August. Flexible times and rates.
I am an ex-Steiner pupil and have worked for many years on the ‘Creative Holiday Week’ in the School. Contact Sophie Snow on 0131 452 8796.
I am an ex-Steiner pupil and have worked for many years on the ‘Creative Holiday Week’ in the School. Contact Sophie Snow on 0131 452 8796.
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.