Fairtrade Fortnight (24 February – 9 March) marked the launch of a unique campaign that aims to transform the banana industry to ensure the millions of struggling banana farmers and workers, get a fair deal.
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This year’s Fairtrade Fortnight takes place from 24th February to 9th March and provides the opportunity for all pupils to find out more about Fairtrade and how they can support it. The theme for this year’s fortnight is “Go Bananas”.On Friday 7th March, there will be a Fairtrade Coffee Afternoon open to parents and carers. Tickets priced at £1 including tea and biscuits will be on sale in the very near future. Children will also be able to “Go Banana’s “and wear a yellow top to school showing their support of Fairtrade.Primary 4/5 , primary 7 and the Fairtrade Committee will be co-coordinating a range of activities within the school on the day. Fairtrade banana smoothies and banana loaf will be on sale along with a wide selection of Fairtrade products from Rainbow Turtle. P4/5 and P7 have been knitting and crafting a selection of “mug hugs” to sell and Primary 7 will be performing a fairtrade rap. 
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