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St Peter's
Catholic School

Fairtrade

Fairtrade at St Peter's

“Fairtrade is really important because it guarantees a good standard of living for those involved in producing the food. As a Catholic school we are committed to helping others and by promoting Fairtrade we can do a lot of good following the example of Christ”

(quote from St Peter’s student)

St Peter's School is proud to have been a Fairtrade School since 2008. 

In order to achieve this we undertake to:

  • Support the schools’ Fairtrade steering group made up of volunteers from the school community, with at least 50% of the group members being students
  • Ensure Fairtrade is part of the School Development Plan
  • Use Fairtrade products wherever possible: tea, coffee, sugar and biscuits in the staffroom and at meetings
  • In lessons and classrooms where relevant
  • In the Dining Hall
  • Encourage those who purchase goods, e.g. sports equipment and uniform to research Fairtrade alternatives and consider swapping, should this be feasible
  • Ensure Fairtrade products are available wherever possible, for example, at events in the school or the community
  • To ensure that learning about Fairtrade happens in a range of lessons and in whole school activities
  • Promote Fairtrade within the school and the wider community particularly during Fairtrade Fortnight
  • Do something extra each year to promote Fairtrade

If you have any queries about St Peter’s and Fairtrade please contact Miss Castellain
mcastellain@st-peters.surrey.sch.uk

It was so nice to be able to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight properly again, and our students took advantage    and joined in the action.   As a Fairtrade school, we want the students to be aware of Fairtrade and the          help it gives both Fairtrade producers and workers to earn a fair wage in a decent working               environment.     This year there was an emphasis on how Fairtrade is tackling climate change (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xQP6tVlcxg (or see below)).   During  Fairtrade Fortnight our CAFOD Young Leaders set up a Taster Session for students (with a selection of many Fairtrade products to try).  They also helped, along with some very willing Year 8 and Year 10 volunteers to run a successful Fairtrade stall.