Fair Thought at St Brendan’s
27 February 2009
Fairtrade fortnight kicked off this week at St Brendan’s Catholic Sixth Form College in Brislington, Bristol, as students celebrated with an ethical fashion show.
St Brendan’s is always looking to raise the profile of Fairtrade products. A student led group entitled ‘People & Planet’ have worked very hard throughout the last few years in organising various gigs and food tasting sessions, as well as helping to set up a steering group which meet regularly to discuss Fairtrade issues. The college’s success was rewarded last year when they were awarded Fairtrade College status.
St Brendan’s ‘People & Planet’ group organised, with the help of Marks and Spencers, an ethical fashion show which served to highlight a wide range of Fairtrade products and raise the profile of this cause still further. Three college bands performed during the show, helping to create a positive atmosphere within the college auditorium. Students then took to the catwalk to model a wide range of Fairtrade clothes, which were kindly donated by Marks and Spencers in Bath. One of the aims of the show was to highlight specifically the use of Fairtrade cotton and recycled goods. Daniel Shearing, a member of ‘People & Planet’ said: “It is a great chance for students to get involved and really make a difference. It is a good opportunity to gain information about what is happening in the developing world, and how supporting Fairtrade goods can help”.
Alongside the fashion show, the college is raffling off a hamper full of Fairtrade products and is giving away samples of chocolates and biscuits throughout the event, all of which have were donated by Marks & Spencers at the Harbourside, Bristol and The Mall, Bristol.
This event came shortly after ‘People & Planet’ raised £144 selling Fairtrade roses throughout the college on Valentine’s Day. To complete Fairtrade fortnight, St Brendan’s will be taking part in the Fairtrade foundations ‘Go Bananas’ world record attempt on Friday 6 March. During this day, the college will be giving away Fairtrade banana’s in attempt to help bolster the amount of banana’s eating during the day.
Fairtrade fortnight kicked off this week at St Brendan’s Catholic Sixth Form College in Brislington, Bristol, as students celebrated with an ethical fashion show.
St Brendan’s is always looking to raise the profile of Fairtrade products. A student led group entitled ‘People & Planet’ have worked very hard throughout the last few years in organising various gigs and food tasting sessions, as well as helping to set up a steering group which meet regularly to discuss Fairtrade issues. The college’s success was rewarded last year when they were awarded Fairtrade College status.
St Brendan’s ‘People & Planet’ group organised, with the help of Marks and Spencers, an ethical fashion show which served to highlight a wide range of Fairtrade products and raise the profile of this cause still further. Three college bands performed during the show, helping to create a positive atmosphere within the college auditorium. Students then took to the catwalk to model a wide range of Fairtrade clothes, which were kindly donated by Marks and Spencers in Bath. One of the aims of the show was to highlight specifically the use of Fairtrade cotton and recycled goods. Daniel Shearing, a member of ‘People & Planet’ said: “It is a great chance for students to get involved and really make a difference. It is a good opportunity to gain information about what is happening in the developing world, and how supporting Fairtrade goods can help”.
Alongside the fashion show, the college is raffling off a hamper full of Fairtrade products and is giving away samples of chocolates and biscuits throughout the event, all of which have were donated by Marks & Spencers at the Harbourside, Bristol and The Mall, Bristol.
This event came shortly after ‘People & Planet’ raised £144 selling Fairtrade roses throughout the college on Valentine’s Day. To complete Fairtrade fortnight, St Brendan’s will be taking part in the Fairtrade foundations ‘Go Bananas’ world record attempt on Friday 6 March. During this day, the college will be giving away Fairtrade banana’s in attempt to help bolster the amount of banana’s eating during the day.
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