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The Informer November 28, 2003 November 28, 2003 The Informer International Friendship Group On the Environmental Side of Things... MOTLEY CREW CONCERT Friday 6th February 19:00 – 21:00 Lovelace Theatre, ISS We are looking for a motley crew of entertainers from the student body, staff, parents and friends. musical acts – comedy acts – skits magic – roller blading – jump roping etc. – etc. – etc. What can YOU do? Please let us know if you would like to be involved. We’ve had several successful Motley Crew Concerts in previous years. Let’s make this the best one yet! Send the details of your act to IFG c/o main office. GINGERBREAD HOUSE Raffle Kr.10 for three tickets Organised by IFG Wish Upon a STAR Kr 5 for each star to hang on the tree Organised by YEPA All proceeds are for Chernobyl Children Lifeline *RAY SPEEDY* MAGIC SHOW JUGGLERS FACE PAINTING Friday 16th January, 2004 18:00 – 19:30 Lovelace Theatre ISS Tickets: Kr. 40 on sale in the main office (book early - assigned seats) BY CHRISTINE KEMP Final tips from WWF for health in the home. LIVING ROOM and BEDROOM Furniture, television, other electrical appliances, carpets, rugs, soft furnishings and clothes which have been dry cleaned often contain chemicals that are stain repellent or fire retardent. Many chemicals used as flame retardants (brominated flame retardants) persist for a long time in the environment, accumulate in our bodies and can disrupt our natural hormone systems. Not all of these chemicals or products can be avoided, of course, but we can reduce our exposure to them in the living room and bedroom. Volatile organic chemicals (VCOs) are a range of chemicals, many of which have hazardous properties. Some are carcinogenic and can irritate our lungs, and some may also be greenhouse gases which contribute to climate change. AVOID: - synthetic carpets, carpet underlay or upholstery with synthetic foams, foam rubber, latex or plastic coverings - these emit VOCs - Chemical finishes such as stain repellents and brominated flame retardants on furniture or carpets - re-carpeting or ripping out carpets if you are pregnant - having too many electrical appliances such as computers, TVs and videos, in your bedrooms - dry cleaning clothes wherever possible BUY: - carpets made from organic natural fibres such as wool, cotton, rattan or jute - curtains, carpets or upholstery containing little or no brominated flame retardants or stain repellents - computers and monitors carrying the TCO 95 eco-label, which limits the amount of brominated flame retardant in the product - machine washable clothes - clothes with fewer chemical treatments such as stain repellents CHANGE: - carpets for wooden, ceramic or cork floorings - synthetic carpets for ones made from natural fibres, when replacing your old carpet - air fresheners for fresh air - open your windows! If you can't do that, use natural odour eaters such as a bowl of baking soda, or natyural fragrances such as potpourri - fragranced products such as deoderants and hairsprays for unfragranced or naturally fragranced products NURSERY Babies are more susceptible to the adverse effects of toxic chemicals than adults, so it's particularly important to pay attention to their wellbeing. Most of the advice for LIVING ROOMS and BEDROOMS is relevant to the nursery, but, in addition: 18 19
The Informer November 28, 2003 On the Environmental Side of Things... AVOID: - polycarbonate-plastic baby feeding bottles. The vast majority of plastic feeding bottles are made from polycarbonate which contains bisphenol A, a hormone disrupting chemical that can leach into the liquid inside. Wherever possible, breast feeding is always the best option. - using old and worn plastic baby bottles - using dummies (pacifiers) and PVC toys that are more than two years old - they may contain phthalates, which are now banned in newer dummies and children's plastic toys - painting, stripping old paint or using DIY products which emit fumes, when you're pregnant BUY: - baby bottles that are not made of polycarbonate - children's teething products and dummies from a reputable source - non-flexible plastic or wooden toys - children's clothes and pyjamas without plastic logos or chemical treatments CHANGE: - your baby's food to organic produce, whenever possible - polycarbonate feeding bottles for alternatives - and replace scratched and worn ones every few months. BY CHRISTINE KEMP November 28, 2003 Parents Association News SOAR INTO READING The Informer This is the last week of the Parent Association sponsored Reading Incentive Program for the Primary School. The numbers are really "taking off", so congratulations to all the students contributing to the thousands of minutes read so far! Remember to get all your sheets in for the final tally by the deadline of 12:00 NOON, Monday, 1st December. Maureen Jones and Suzanne Gross Pictures with Santa ON DECEMBER 9TH,TUESDAY FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL If Middle and High School students are interested we will gladly take your picture for a donation of 10kr. Any questions please contact Mindy Musaeus 51 5753 81 or nils-min@online.no ISS CARNEVAL COMING SOON! 21 February 2004, 5-8pm. All students need to bring 2 bags of individually wrapped candy to the kiosk for the Carneval - after the holidays. Thank you. Attention Club/Group Leaders! Any requests for advertising or notices on the Bulletin Board can now be directed to Traci Weirich at traci@chello.no Lost & Found ITEMS will be on display in the Foyer on the dates listed below. After they are removed from display, they will be donated to Fretex. LOST & FOUND DISPLAY DATES 10-11 December 2003 (Wednesday-Thursday) 10-11 May 2004 (Wednesday-Thursday) 20 21
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