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Tuesday Notice no 4 spring 2011
1 February 2011 in Tuesday Notice
NOTE: Class 7 Parents Evening will take place in Class 8’s room in the New Building at 8.45pm Monday 7th February.
NOTE: The Upper School talk will be at 8pm in Class 8’s room in the New Building
NOTE: KINDY AFTERNOON CARE on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday is now full.
PRESENTATION ABOUT THE UPPER SCHOOL - on Monday 7th February at 8pm in the New Class 8 Room.
There will be a presentation of Upper School Teachers about the Upper School, designed for parents in the Lower School. Please come to hear more about Upper School structure, course, exams and any other questions you may have.
STATE FUNDING UPDATE- As the school continues to negotiate constructively with the local authority and the Scottish Government about receiving a measure of state funding, there is good news from England. Steiner Academy Hereford (the first state funded Steiner school in the UK) has topped the new league table for GCSE results in Herefordshire. The school achieved the highest percentage results for pupils gaining 5 GCSE passes (or equivalent) among state schools in the county. Indeed, the school was second only to the Hereford Cathedral School, outperforming all the independent schools bar one. This is excellent news, especially considering the fact that the new league tables are regarded as much tougher than the previous ones. Our school has a close relationship with Steiner Academy Hereford. Their first Chair of Governors was selected from among our current Upper School teaching staff. We have sent them a note of congratulation. Alistair Pugh
'Being the change we want to see'; a new website with lots of information and advice
If you want to find out more about our carbon footprint project, see the carbon footprint of our school or get advice and information about saving energy, then visit the project's new website at: www.sites.google.com/site/beingthechangewewanttosee. If you have any comments or suggestions, please do contact me on ben.murray@steinerweb.org.uk. Thanks, Ben.
If you want to find out more about our carbon footprint project, see the carbon footprint of our school or get advice and information about saving energy, then visit the project's new website at: www.sites.google.com/site/beingthechangewewanttosee. If you have any comments or suggestions, please do contact me on ben.murray@steinerweb.org.uk. Thanks, Ben.
'Being the change we want to see': improving the school veg garden and eating locally. We need 5 mins of your time now!
With our project well under way now and many of the energy efficiency improvements completed, we're planning more work for the coming year to extend our project to improve the school vegetable gardens and run seasonal activities and workshops to encourage local, seasonal, climate-friendly eating. We're submitting another application to the Climate Challenge Fund to help fund this work, and we need just 5 minutes of your time now to complete a survey to help strengthen our application. If you're reading the Tuesday Notice via email then please click now on: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ersslocalfoodsurvey to do the survey online. If you're reading a paper copy of the Tuesday Notice, then you should have an extra sheet with the survey on it. Please complete it and hand it in to the school office. Thanks very much for your help with this. School Management.
With our project well under way now and many of the energy efficiency improvements completed, we're planning more work for the coming year to extend our project to improve the school vegetable gardens and run seasonal activities and workshops to encourage local, seasonal, climate-friendly eating. We're submitting another application to the Climate Challenge Fund to help fund this work, and we need just 5 minutes of your time now to complete a survey to help strengthen our application. If you're reading the Tuesday Notice via email then please click now on: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ersslocalfoodsurvey to do the survey online. If you're reading a paper copy of the Tuesday Notice, then you should have an extra sheet with the survey on it. Please complete it and hand it in to the school office. Thanks very much for your help with this. School Management.
“The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” - The production team is looking for a suitable old wardrobe to customize for the play. If you have one you could DONATE please contact Philip Shinton or Sabine Steffen via the School Office.
‘GOING GREEN, FOR EVERYONE’ - a drop-in event for advice and information on home energy efficiency, sustainable
transport, local food and other climate friendly things. 9.30am – 12.30pm on Saturday 5th March in the School Hall. Stalls and advice sessions from Energy Saving Trust, a Better Way to Work, local food producers and others.
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.
INTRODUCTION TO WET FELTING - with Rachel & Saskia. Wed 2nd Feb, 6 – 8pm, felt a scarf or Wed 9th Feb, 7 – 9pm felt a seamless pocket/pouch/pot. £25 per class, Venue: Beach House Cafe, Portobello. Space is limited, so phone Saskia 07952294604 or Rachel 07966635539 to book a place or for more information.
ART CLASSES – Elements Trees Spring explored through water colour, pastels, drawing, oils & veil painting. Wednesdays 7.15pm – 9.30pm, starting 23rd February at School. £36 for 6 sessions. For more details and to book a place phone Jane on 0131 229 7803.
EASTER ART SCHOOL for children and young people (9 – 12 year old), on 11th & 12th April: Animals in Art.
13th – 14th April: drawing and oil painting for 13 – 16 year olds. Cost £65 for 2 days, all materials provided. For further info go to www.damiancallan.co.uk or contact Damian Callan 07951878560 or take a leaflet from School Office.
DAWN from Kindergarten afternoon care is available in the holidays for babysitting. Please call 07713131163 for availability. Look forward to hearing from you.
The Decorated Biscuit – Order your Special Valentine Gift! An exquisite personalised gift to order for your love – a pair of homemade, hand decorated, heart shaped biscuits with the names/words of your choice iced on the front. Beautifully packaged and lovingly made each edible work of art is £4. To see examples of our biscuits come and visit our display table at the Friday Market on 4th February. Personalised orders must be received by 8th Feb and can be collected from the market on Friday 11th Feb. There will also be a selection of other Valentine biscuits for sale.
For further information & to ask any questions, or to order your biscuits, please email: decoratedbiscuit@hotmail.co.uk Give your love this special gift on Valentine’s Day! There is nothing else quite like it.
Transition Edinburgh South Open Space day; Concerned about credit crunch, oil running out, environmental degradation, climate change.....??? Want to make your community more vibrant, resilient and sustainable? Get involved in something amazing! TES are holding an afternoon of open and informal discussions. Come and meet people from some of the projects already happening in Edinburgh, come and have YOUR SAY in how you would like to see the next round of TES funds being spent - or simply pop in for tea and home made cake and meet new faces ! Sat 5th February, 2 – 5.00pm, Morningside United Church, Chamberlain Rd, Bruntsfield Holy Corner.
SOLUTION TO TRANSPORT PROBLEM –
We are prospective Steiner parents who live near East Calder, and we go to Balerno each morning. We're interested in chatting to anyone who goes by bus, car or train from EH27 or EH14, because we have an 8 year-old who will potentially be doing the run. You can contact us by email to prospectivesteiner@gmail.com . Thanks!
LOOKING FOR A SUMMER HOST FAMILY – Rebecca Hosterbach (17 y old) from Stuttgart, Germany is looking for a host family for the summer (30.07 – 28.08 2011). In return she would look after their children. She has experience in babysitting and doing things with children. She loves playing tennis, gymnastics and playing the flute. She would like to improve her English. You can contact her via email: rebihosterbach@web.de . More info in the office.
ACCOMMODATION WANTED - 17 year Spanish student seeks accommodation £20 per week plus au-pair duties. Arriving in the UK shortly. If interested please contact Maria on 07957 342789
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.