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Tuesday notice no 12 autumn 2011
8 December 2011 in Tuesday Notice
6th December
A CHRISTMAS CAROL – a new musical by Trevor T. Smith will be performed this Thursday and Friday (Dec 8th & 9th)
at 7pm in the Hall. A lot of work has gone onto this year’s big production. Do come along and enjoy the show.
Ice-creams will be on sale in the interval (50p) and please give generously at the door on exit.
The show will be over by 9pm.
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.
NEW PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP – Wednesdays at 9.00am. Please come along or phone Anne on 07902307066 for more info. I also have some vouchers available for a free taster session. Do ask me for one if you have a neighbour or friend who could be interested.
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.
This week will be the last week of library for this term. All library books must be returned by the last session of this week, Thursday 8th December.
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 to 12 years olds. Entrance free.
CHRISTMAS MARKET ACCOUNTS –Could everyone please submit your expenses claims before the end of this term (Wednesday 21st December), thank you. Christmas Market expenses claims forms are in the School Office.
MISSING CHRISTMAS MARKET TREE STAND – Disappeared at the Christmas Market from outside the Kindergarten, a boxed green stand with the name Hannah Kerrigan on it. Contact Amanda@scotclans.com 07545700125.
SCHOOL CALENDAR: copies of the school calendar will be on sale at the Friday Market this week. You can also order them by filling out the order form distributed last week and by handing this either to your class teacher or to Karin in the office. Price £8 for one, £15 for two. Please make cheques payable to Edinburgh Steiner School.
Baked Goods Stall at Friday Market throughout December in Support of Ahadi Family Kenya- a children's home for orphaned, abandoned and abused children. http://www.ahadifamilykenya.org For more information contact erinn.cate@gmail.com
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. These notices and adverts will not be published on the School website.
GARVALD HOME FARM is having a coffee morning on 23rd December from 11am – 1pm. You can collect your organic vegetables and meat order at the same time.
WREATH MAKING WORKSHOPS at Oxenfoord Gardens just outside Pathhead on Sunday 4th and Sunday 11th December from 10:00am – 1:00pm. Learn the skills and make your own beautiful holly wreath with freshly picked moss, holly and greenery. For more info please call Anne on 07902 307066
Orchard Wassail at the Royal Edinburgh Community Garden, Jan 14th (and singing practice this Thursday, Dec 8th)
Wassail (meaning "be in good health") is a centuries old tradition to awaken the apple trees and scare away evil spirits to ensure a good harvest of fruit in the autumn. There'll be a Wassail in the orchard at the Royal Edinburgh Community Garden on Sat Jan 14th 4-5pm, organised by parents at our school and the local Edinburgh South Transition Town group. Please do come! There'll be: Lantern procession through the orchard. Wassail poems, songs and music around the bonfire. Hot spiced apple juice. And ancient rituals to ward off evil spirits! Please bring lanterns and musical instruments. And to learn some of the old Wassail songs, as well as help compose new ones, come to a practice singing session at the Eric Liddle Centre this Thursday, December 8th, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Liz Murray and Sonia Theilen (class 4 and 6 parents).
Wassail (meaning "be in good health") is a centuries old tradition to awaken the apple trees and scare away evil spirits to ensure a good harvest of fruit in the autumn. There'll be a Wassail in the orchard at the Royal Edinburgh Community Garden on Sat Jan 14th 4-5pm, organised by parents at our school and the local Edinburgh South Transition Town group. Please do come! There'll be: Lantern procession through the orchard. Wassail poems, songs and music around the bonfire. Hot spiced apple juice. And ancient rituals to ward off evil spirits! Please bring lanterns and musical instruments. And to learn some of the old Wassail songs, as well as help compose new ones, come to a practice singing session at the Eric Liddle Centre this Thursday, December 8th, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Liz Murray and Sonia Theilen (class 4 and 6 parents).
TOY SALE - Brand new and played with, all in good condition.
Wooden vehicles and food from Mulberry Bush, tins of food etc from Myriad, Duplo, wooden puppet theatre, wooden Dolls' House, and children's books, plus more. See photographs at http://tinyurl.com/c6ewbne Either make us offers or ask us for guide prices. We are close to the school if you would like a closer look.
Call 07721 599276 or 0131 346 3261 for further details.
VIOLIN FOR SALE – used ½ size German violin for sale. Good sound; £40. Phone Ana on 07970369064
Children’s Summer Camp – Following the success of last year’s camp with 65 children from all over the UK, The Christian Community in Stroud, Gloucestershire is again running a Children’s’ Camp from 28th July – 7th August at a wonderful new venue, Camphill Coleg Elidyr on the edge of the Brecon Beacons in Wales. Helpers are upper school pupils and parents from Wynstones Waldorf School. Open to children from Class 1 – 7 from all schools and backgrounds. Pics from the 2010 camp can be found at childrencamp.withtank.com Enquiries – Aaron & Judy Mirkin – 01453 299311 aaronmirkin@gmail.com
EXCHANGE WANTED - Veronica and I’m 15 years old. I live in the centre of Munich near to my school, the Rudolf-Steiner-Schule Schwabing. I have two nice sisters and a brother. I have a lot of interests such as joining our school’s circus. It would be nice if a 15 or 16 year old student would like to come to Munich in May, June and July next year and if I could come and visit him/her in Edinburgh in September, October, November. I would also be happy to do the exchange an other date or maybe a bit longer. Please contact veronicarossa@aol.com.
Forsyth Gardening & Tree Services are available for Hard and Soft Landscaping, Maintenance and Garden Design, Decking and Fencing and all Arboricultural Work. Fully insured and ethical.
For examples please go to www.forsythgardening.com Call Dave on 07769914983 or 0131 660 2608
For examples please go to www.forsythgardening.com Call Dave on 07769914983 or 0131 660 2608
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 ALTERATIONS is back at the Friday Market every week. I replace zips, take up trousers and fix, mend and alter most items of clothing. I also re-cover cushions and make up some soft furnishings & sew clothes for both adults and children. Oh, and I make “Steiner dolls” and knit socks! Quite a Jill-of-all-trades! Just phone Nicola Newton 01506 870 145 or 07833164561.
Session Dates 2011- 2012
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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 1st Sep
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Wed 11th Jan
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Thu 19th April
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½ Term
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Fri 14th Oct – Tue 25th
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Fri 10th Feb (1pm)
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Mon 28th May
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Tue 25th Oct (inclusive)
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Wed 15th Feb (inclusive)
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Tue 29th May (inclusive)
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Advent preparation day
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Thu 24th 1pm- Fri 25thNov
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Tue 5th June (Jubilee)
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End of term
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Wed 21st Dec (1pm)
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Thu 29th March (1pm)
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Wed 4th July (1pm)
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THE EDINBURGH STEINER SCHOOL, 60 SPYLAW RD, EDINBURGH EH10 5BR
TEL: 0131 337 3410 FAX: 0131 538 6066 E-MAIL: erss.bursar@steinerweb.org.uk
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