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Tuesday Notice no 6 spring 2011
23 February 2011 in Tuesday Notice
RUDOLF STEINER’S 150 BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY ASSEMBLY on Friday 25th February in the School Hall.
To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Rudolf Steiner’s birth the School will be holding a special assembly at which it is hoped that every pupil from class 1 to class 12 will take part. The assembly will begin at 11am and finish sometime after 12. Parents are warmly invited to join us for this special event.
URGENT REQUEST FROM CLASS 8
We are still desperately seeking accommodation for 3 German pupils who will be “exchanging” with our Class 8 between 19th May and 14th June 2011. If you can possibly offer a room and board to one or two pupils during this time, you will be supported by parents of Class 8 and receive £50 a week to help with expenses. This can be a great experience for younger children in your family and would be hugely appreciated by us. So please do consider it. Contact Anne Fleming if you would like to offer a place or request more information on 0131 466 0356 or email annefleming@blueyonder.co.uk.
Community garden family workday, Sunday 27th February 10-4pm
Spring is nearly here and our first family work day of the new growing season at the Royal Edinburgh Community Garden on Myreside Road will be from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 27th February. No gardening expertise is needed and, as ever, please come along for a little or as long as you want. We'll be having regular work days on the last Sunday of each month (apart from April) between now and the summer holidays, so put them in your diary now! If you're planning to come along on the 27th Feb, or you're new to the school and want to find out more, please contact Sonia Theilen on 0131 466 1683 or soniatheilen@doctors.org.uk
Spring is nearly here and our first family work day of the new growing season at the Royal Edinburgh Community Garden on Myreside Road will be from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 27th February. No gardening expertise is needed and, as ever, please come along for a little or as long as you want. We'll be having regular work days on the last Sunday of each month (apart from April) between now and the summer holidays, so put them in your diary now! If you're planning to come along on the 27th Feb, or you're new to the school and want to find out more, please contact Sonia Theilen on 0131 466 1683 or soniatheilen@doctors.org.uk
Class 10 take the lead on Climate Change
As part of the school's ongoing environmental project 'Being the Change We Want to See,' Class 10 will shortly take part in a series of workshops (17th, 18th and 21st February). Run by Rowanbank, an environmental education organisation, the workshops will take advantage of theatre, storytelling, music, art and innovative games to inspire and empower our pupils to take action and think differently when it comes to climate change. More information about the workshops will be posted on the school website after they have taken place. For more details about the work of Rowanbank, please visit www.rowanbank.org.uk.
As part of the school's ongoing environmental project 'Being the Change We Want to See,' Class 10 will shortly take part in a series of workshops (17th, 18th and 21st February). Run by Rowanbank, an environmental education organisation, the workshops will take advantage of theatre, storytelling, music, art and innovative games to inspire and empower our pupils to take action and think differently when it comes to climate change. More information about the workshops will be posted on the school website after they have taken place. For more details about the work of Rowanbank, please visit www.rowanbank.org.uk.
PUBLIC EVENT: GOING GREEN FOR EVERYONE, Saturday 5th March 2011 in the School Hall.
Bring your friends, neighbours and family to our FREE climate- friendly information morning:
- Learn how to make your home more energy efficient
- Find out about sustainable travel options
- Get tips on eating healthy, local food
- Test your skills with the Energy Saving Trust’s eco-driving simulator and learn how to save fuel
Get creative with a free craft workshop for children; give your bike an ‘MOT’ with a free bike service from Dr Bike; enjoy free clothing repairs from Tinker Tailor.
Experts will be on hand from the Energy Saving Trust, The Royal Edinburgh Community Garden, The City Car Club and more. Admission is Free. Drop in anytime between 9.30am – 12.30pm Mobile: 07972 500223.
FOUND – Set ofhouse key with red plastic cover and silver tree medallion attached to it; brown leather pencil case. Contact the office.
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.
Art Classes: The Elements, Trees and Spring - To be explored through story, experience, and Rudolf Steiner's training sketches for a 'new art of painting’. A variety of media and techniques will include charcoal, pastels, oils, wet on wet water colour, and veil painting. Wednesday evenings 7.15pm to 9.30pm, weekly from 23 February until 6 April. Cost £36 for 6 sessions, Venue: Edinburgh Steiner School. lf you are interested please phone Jane on 229 7803.
"Rudolf Steiner: Pioneer of a New Culture." A talk by Dr James Dyson to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Rudolf Steiner. Friday 25th Feb. 7.30 p.m. Columcille Centre, 2 Newbattle Terrace, EH10.
A Forum to mark the 150th anniversary of Rudolf Steiner's birth; including contributions from Dr James Dyson, artistic activity and conversation. Saturday 26th February, 9.30am - 4.30 pm. Columcille Centre. Enquiries to the Centre: 0131 447 7404.
Launch of 'Muffins and Musings' - the Young Edinburgh Writers' first book.
You are very warmly invited to the launch of the YEW group's first book of writings, Muffins and Musings, on Thursday 3rd March in the Scottish Poetry Library, off The High Street, at 6pm for 6.30pm start. YEW is a creative writing group for young people aged 13 - 18 years from across the city. Two pupils from the Upper School are part of the group and will be reading their work alongside other members. Do come and celebrate their achievement! There will be homemade muffins and cup-cakes to tempt you even more... If you would like to come, it's free but we need to know numbers, so please let the Scottish Poetry Library know (tell: 0131 557 2876) or contact Dorothy Baird (Tel: 0131 449 3265 or email: dorothybaird@tiscali.co.uk). Thanks.
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.
Natural Bee-keeping course in Scotland: 7th & 8th May 2011. The rising interest in bees has prompted us to get together with the natural bee-keeping trust to offer a natural bee-keeping course for those who are interested in working with the bees to improve bee health. This will be the first natural bee-keeping course to be held in Scotland and will be held at Deanbank, our smallholding near Biggar (about 45 minutes’ drive from Edinburgh). It will be a two day course and costs £115 including an organic lunch and refreshments on both days. For full details, go to: http://www.deanbank.org.uk/naturalbeekeepingpage.html or contact Pauline Shannon on 01899 221 578.
EXPERIENCED, CREATIVE AND FUN BABYSITTER – Hello, my name is Morwenna Darwell, I grew up in a Camphill community. I am now living in Bruntsfield and studying at Edinburgh College of Art. I am free to baby-sit in the evenings, weekends and holidays. Please contact me on menad99@hotmail.com or 07850747134.
GERMAN FAMILY LOOKING FOR AN AU-PAIR! We live in Germany, Stuttgart and have two little sons. Arthur will turn 4 beginning of March, Theodor is 2 years old. If you: speak good English, like children, like to laugh, are responsible you could fit in with our little family! Please don’t hesitate to contact us! Our house is close to the city, so if you consider taking any classes at a school it should be convenient for you. You will have your own room & bathroom. We are a stable, warm-hearted family and look for someone to play & educate our kids and who is also willing to help with a little housework.
We consider an Au pair as an additional family member and are looking forward to welcome you (girl or boy) in our family. Our household is German- and English speaking. We would like our Au pair to speak only English with the kids. So if you are interested to speak both –English and German- this could be perfect for you. We are looking forward to hearing from you! Email: susannenusser@yahoo.com, please write in subject: AU PAIR
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.