Things to do for

23rd February – 8th March

1. Hold a Fairtrade Assembly
< /br>Download a Fairtrade Assembly resource pack from RISC
www.risc.org.uk/education/FT%20assemby%20lores.pdf


2. Register to become a Fairtrade School
< /br>at www.fairtrade.org.uk/schools or see attached flyer.


3. Get Fairtrade into the classroom
< /br>With the help of our local Development Education Centre, RISC (Reading International Solidarity Centre) www.risc.org.uk/education or by taking a look in the brand new LfS Fairtrade Discovery Box (email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it for details)

What is Fairtrade and why does it matter?

‘Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. Fairtrade addresses the injustices of conventional trade, which traditionally discriminates against the poorest, weakest producers. It enables them to improve their position and have more control over their lives.’

Why should your school be a Fairtrade School?

• The school gets local and national recognition

• Supports lots of other initiatives (such as the LfS Standard for Schools, Healthy Schools, Eco-Schools, International Schools, etc)
• Contributes to making the world a fairer place
• Helps to develop lots of new skills
• Has a positive influence on the school community
• Is part of something that’s happening all over the country and around the world
• Its fun!
  

Fairtrade... for teachers

• Provides opportunities to enhance many areas of the curriculum and explore citizenship from a global perspective
• Gives pupils an opportunity to participate and take responsibility for their decisions
• Encourages critical thinking, and offers opportunities for challenge and confidence building.
• Contributes to ‘Every Child Matters’ and ‘Education for Sustainable Development’ (Source: www.fairtrade.org.uk )
  

For more information:

• Visit the Fairtrade Foundation website at : www.fairtrade.org.uk/schools
• Go to the local resource centre RISC (The Reading International Solidarity Centre) at : www.risc.org.uk/education
  

• Contact the RBMW Fairtrade Group at: www.fairtrade-rbwm.org