A Fairtrade School is a school that has achieved five goals related to Fairtrade over the course of at least a year with involvement from the whole school community. These goals include establishing a Fairtrade steering group, creating a Fairtrade policy, committing to sell and promote Fairtrade products, use Fairtrade products, teach about Fairtrade issues across subjects, and promote Fairtrade in the school and wider community.
2. What is a Fairtrade School?
A Fairtrade School is a school that has achieved
five goals.
This usually takes at least a year and involves the
whole school
A Fairtrade School is a school that….
… Signed by the head teacher and at least one pupil
… at parent evenings and other events
Even making a song and dance about it!
… Don’t let the staff get away with non-Fairtrade coffee
… learning can be fun and there are lots of different wayds to learn about Fairtrade
… lots of events you can organise from a school assembly….
….to an event in the city centre
…or your local supermarket
And don’t forget to let the local press know what you’re doing
And when you’ve achieved all five goals, you will receive a certificate and this logo to use on your letterheads and website, so go ahead – get your steering group together and start planning. You’ll have fun!