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Tuesday Notice no 13 Autumn 2011
13 December 2011 in Tuesday Notice
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
A huge THANK YOU to all pupils and staff who helped to make the production such a resounding success. The music and images from this show helped to set us up beautifully for the Christmas season ahead. Thanks too for those who heeded Scrooge's message and gave so generously at the door, so that we were able to cover all our costs.
SNOWFLAKE BALL Friday 16th December, 7pm – 11pm.
Come and enjoy this atmospheric evening of dance and Christmas cheer.
Class 12 invites you to join them for a glass of mulled wine, hot punch and mince pies to end the year on a festive high! There will be a mixture of live music and Ceilidh dancing performed by a live band. This is a family event with an appearance from Father Christmas himself and various games throughout the night. There will be a raffle, you can dedicate a candy cane with a Christmas wish to your friend or loved one. Come and have your photo taken in our winter garden which we will develop for you.
Tickets: adult £7 and child £4. Your ticket includes a festive buffet and soft drinks throughout the evening (BYOB). This is a fun night out for parents and children of all age groups (children should be accompanied by adults).
We look forward seeing you there. Dress to impress! Tickets are on sale from the Office and on the Friday Market.
SNOWFLAKE BALL RAFFLE – Due to the magnificent generosity shown to us from within the school community and beyond in response to our appeal for prizes for the Christmas Market Raffle, we will be using some of these donations for Class 12 Snowflake Ball Raffle. Don’t Miss out! Tickets on Sale at the Friday Market and on the night!
Prizes are: Meal for two at Henderson’s’ Salad Bar; Massage voucher; various sport session vouchers; bottles of champagne & wine and various other items.
LIBRARY NEWS: Thank you to everyone who has supported the new school library in its first term. It has got us off to a flying start, and it has been lovely to see the children getting such enjoyment from the super new books and the fresh cosy room. This project was funded by proceeds from the previous Christmas Market.
The library is now closed for the holidays and will reopen next term. Any books to return can be left in the basket in the interview room.
SPECIAL EVENT IN THE LIBRARY- on Thursday 15th Dec. at 3.30pm. Come and hear award winning author Janice Mackay read from new book “Magnus Fin and the Selkie Secret”, the final book of the Magnus Fin trilogy. Janis seamlessly weaves Scottish folklore tales and contemporary fantasy in these three tales of a Highland boy plunged into the mysterious depths of an ocean world. The Magnus Fin books will be available to purchase, and signed by the author would make a super Christmas gift. All ages welcome; books most suitable for 8 - 12 years olds. Entrance free.
OBERUFER CHRISTMAS PLAYS
There will be more drama on the stage next Tuesday evening at 7pm when the Paradise Play and the Shepherds Play (starting at 7.45) will be performed by staff as their gift to the children and the community. Many former pupils and parents come back to see these plays year after year as they carry within them the real essence of Christmas. Please note that the Paradise Play is only seen by Class 3 and above so parents who wish to bring younger children should come at 7.45 for the Shepherds Play, which is suitable for all ages. Class 12 will perform the Kings Play, the third play in the cycle, in January. Donations at the door on exit.
CHRISTMAS ASSEMBLY - This year's Christmas Festival Assembly will be at 11.40 on Wednesday 21st December in the School Hall. All parents of the school are warmly invited to attend. A row of seats will be reserved for parents of Class 1 and Class 12. School will finish after the assembly for the Christmas holidays.
“I think your hair looks really stupid mum!” - How to meet developmental changes in 9 – 13 year olds.
A Talk by Ingeborg Boesch on Friday 13thJanuary in the School at 8pm till 9.30pm.
At the beginning of next term Ingeborg Boesch from the Emerson Waldorf School, Chapel Hill, NC will be visiting our school as an advisor. Ingeborg has many years of experience as a class teacher and language specialist and parent in Steiner / Waldorf Schools. The PTA and teachers have invited Ingeborg to give a talk followed by a conversation, sharing questions and insights. This will be of especial interest to parents and Teachers of class 3 – 8.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS AVAILABLE FROM SCHOOL “SHOP” in Class 1’s room at 1pm on Friday 16thDecember.
Gift sets of pencils & crayons, coloured chalks etc.
School Calendars: An excellent Christmas present or a beautiful, year-long treat for yourself! Help raise funds for the school by purchasing an Edinburgh Steiner School Calendar 2012, available while stocks last. These can be bought from the school office, at this week's Friday Market, by filling in an order form or by contacting Carolyn Grohmann, 0131 443 5818, cgrohmann@yahoo.co.uk. Calendars cost £8 for one or £15 for two, cheques payable to Edinburgh Steiner School.