St Teresa's Primary

April 2009

It’s not everyday that teachers encourage pupils to GO BANANAS in class but that’s exactly what happened in St Teresa’s Primary in Possilpark on 6th March 2009!

It was all for a great cause though as the teachers and pupils were taking part in the world’s biggest banana eating event in support of Fairtrade Fortnight. A massive 470,001 people from schools and churches across the UK took part in the event to raise awareness about Fairtrade and help promote Fairtrade bananas.

The local Co-op store generously donated the bananas to the school so that the pupils could take part. Everyone had a great time and made the most of the day by having a fun Fairtrade afternoon too.

Thanks to the event, and the efforts of organiser Debbie Conroy, St Teresa’s Primary School is hoping to achieve Fairtrade status soon.