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Tuesday Notice no 1 autumn 2010
31 August 2010 in Tuesday Notice
EVENTS COMING UP:
Wednesday 1st September – UCAS meeting for class 12 parents and pupils in the Eurythmy room at 7.30pm
CROSSING PATROL -We regret that that there is no Lollipop person at the moment. It is the local council’s responsibility to fill this vacancy but they are not hiring new staff unfortunately. They have to persuade an employee from another crossing to take over here.
May I remind you not to park or drop off on the zigzag yellow lines outside the school gate at any time.
MANAGEMENT SURGERY TIME: Monday 12.20pm – 1pm
Parents are welcome to meet us to discuss any issue. Please book in advance through the office.
SHOE BOXES NEEDED for Art projects.
The Art department needs empty shoe boxes with lids in good condition for the Art project for Class 11.If anybody has a shoe box they no longer need please bring it to the office. Thank you. Penny Reid.
POMMEDE TERRE ET POMMES DE TERRE; celebrating harvest time at the community garden
On Saturday 18th September from 2 to 6.30pm we'll be celebrating harvest time at the Royal Edinburgh Community Garden. Come along and help pick apples, dig potatoes and pull up onions. Then we'll bake potatoes, make soup from the veg patch and juice apples to share. There'll also be a tour of the gardens for anyone who hasn't been before, or hasn't been for a while, as well as Edinburgh Slow Food's 'Taste Adventure'. Bring a mug, plate, knife and fork, as well as your wellies. We're holding this event in conjunction with the other community groups involved in the garden, including Shandon Local Food Group and Slow Food Edinburgh. Everyone's very welcome, whether or not you've been to the garden before, but please let us know if you're planning on coming by contacting Sonia Theilen on soniatheilen@doctors.org.uk or 0131 466 1683. Thanks! Sonia Theilen and Liz Murray
FRUIT PRESS NEEDED - Does anyone have, or know someone who has, a fruit press that they could lend for the afternoon of Saturday 18th September to make apple juice? If so, please contact Liz Murray on 0131 443 9963 or lizmurray@lumison.co.uk
On Saturday 18th September from 2 to 6.30pm we'll be celebrating harvest time at the Royal Edinburgh Community Garden. Come along and help pick apples, dig potatoes and pull up onions. Then we'll bake potatoes, make soup from the veg patch and juice apples to share. There'll also be a tour of the gardens for anyone who hasn't been before, or hasn't been for a while, as well as Edinburgh Slow Food's 'Taste Adventure'. Bring a mug, plate, knife and fork, as well as your wellies. We're holding this event in conjunction with the other community groups involved in the garden, including Shandon Local Food Group and Slow Food Edinburgh. Everyone's very welcome, whether or not you've been to the garden before, but please let us know if you're planning on coming by contacting Sonia Theilen on soniatheilen@doctors.org.uk or 0131 466 1683. Thanks! Sonia Theilen and Liz Murray
FRUIT PRESS NEEDED - Does anyone have, or know someone who has, a fruit press that they could lend for the afternoon of Saturday 18th September to make apple juice? If so, please contact Liz Murray on 0131 443 9963 or lizmurray@lumison.co.uk
BEING THE CHANGE WE WANT TO SEE: AN UPDATE
You may notice an improvement in the comfort of the buildings this autumn; during the summer break, draught proofing was installed in the older buildings while the school hall has had its cavity walls insulated. These valuable improvements to the school campus were carried out with government funding as part of the ongoing “Being the change we want to see” project. Many thanks to Keep Scotland Beautiful for the financial support.
The household carbon foot printing survey remains available online: go to the school website – www.steinerweb.org.uk – and click on “School Carbon Footprint” under Quick links on the left-hand side of the page. Complete the survey for a chance to win a £50 voucher for Urban.
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.
Young Edinburgh Writers YEW - The Young Edinburgh Writers group (YEW) is starting up again this Thursday 2nd September (and thereafter every two weeks) in the Central Library, George IV Bridge, from 4.30 - 6.30pm. Cost £5 (includes refreshments). If you know of anyone aged 13 - 18 years who enjoys creative writing and who might like to meet others who also enjoy writing - do please let them know and encourage them to come along and give it a try. Led by Steiner parent and experienced tutor, Dorothy Baird. For more information, please phone Dorothy: 0131 449 3265 or email: dorothybaird@tiscali.co.uk.
SECOND HAND SALE for children’s clothes and toys on Saturday 11th September 2010 from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm
At the German Speaking Congregation in Edinburgh, at 1 Chalmers Crescent, Marchmont, Edinburgh EH9 1TW.
All visitors welcome. For further details please contact Michael germanchurch@googlemail.com or text to 07726 912804 or phone 0131 6671619.
An Introduction to Handmade Books with Susie Wilson - Learn different book structures to create your own personal book. Over ten weeks you will learn pamphlet stitch, Japanese stab bindings, folded paper books and a more traditional hard back book. There will also be an opportunity to make a box or a slipcase for books to be kept in. The 10 week course will be held at Boroughmuir High School, Viewforth, Edinburgh. Thursday 30th Sept - 9th Dec at 7-9pm. Cost £100. For more info please contact Susie on tel: 0131 229 6885/e-mail susie.wilson2@yahoo.co.uk
STEINER INITIATIVES DAY at The Engine Shed, 19 St Leonard’s Lane, Edinburgh on Saturday 2nd October 2010.
There will be talks by Dr James Dyson on Anthroposophical Medicine, by Philip Shinton on Steiner Education, by Hilary Ruprecht and Martin Dawson on Curative Education and Social Therapy, by Timothy Brink on Biodynamic Agriculture, by Andrew Plant on Community Building and Robert Lord on What do we know about the afterlife?
There will be work shops on singing, painting and speech. ADMISSION FREE. For more info contact The Engine Shed on 0131 662 0040, email engineshed@aol.com or visit www.engineshed.org.uk
HOUSE FOR SALE -4 bedroom house, all on one floor with very secluded and extensive bio-dynamic garden, new garage and studio/loft. Fruit trees, soft fruit, veggies, plenty compost, garden house- a paradise for children. Within walking distance of the school. Fantastic new bathroom with steam unit and brand new kitchen. It goes on the market very soon but since it has been in the school community for 26 years we thought we'd let you know just in case you want to buy it. Phone us, write or email: 0131 229-3890. Sebastian & Eva Tombs 22b Polwarth Terrace, EH11 1NB. eva.tombs@talktalk.net.
BOARD & LODGING REQUIRED FOR 6 WEEKS (until 15th October) for Spanish Waldorf student who will volunteer in the Kindy and learn English in an Edinburgh language school. Julia is willing to help you with housework or children and pay her way. Please call Caroline Glas on 01620 880 382 soon if you can help.
BABYSITTING/ CHILDMINDING/ CLEANING/ IRONING - Experienced ex Steiner pupil is currently available to take on any of the above tasks. Please contact Tallulah Jardine on 07857418566 if required.
JOB VACANCY – Are you free between approx. 10am and 1pm from the end of September onwards? We’re looking for a kind person (preferably female) to help an elderly woman and keep her company up to 3 mornings a week. She is a former eurythmist and kindergarten teacher. Duties would include weekly shopping in Morningside, some housework and the preparation of a simple light lunch. Payment £7 per hour. If you would like more details please contact Barbara on 07981039717
FLAT TO RENT – 2 bedrooms, ground floor garden flat, unfurnished, Shandon area, unrestricted parking, available October 2010, £620pcm. Contact 07785983022.
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.
EXCHANGE WANTED - My name is FlorianTournillon (15 yrs old) from Avignon, France is looking for an exchange. I like sport and I play football in a club. I have been at the Steiner school in Avignon since class 1. I would like to come to Scotland for 2 months from the end of Octoberto the end of December, because it is an English-speaking country and I would like to improve my English. I can have a student from your school to stay in my house; they would have their own room. I live in a little village of 2500 inhabitants, 30 minutes from the school. Email flot.om@hotmail.fr
Session Dates 2010- 2011
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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 27th May (1pm)
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To
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Tue 26th October (inclusive)
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Tue 16th Feb (inclusive)
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Tue 31st 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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