Narberth School have been celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Fairtrade Mark.

Mrs. Evans invited Sharron Hardwick, Fair Trade Football Campaign founder, to the school to present an assembly on October 21.

Eight pupils from the Narberth School Fairtrade Committee, headed by Mrs. Evans, led the assembly with Sharron sharing facts about how Fairtrade helps farmers, workers, producers, their families and communities.

The Fairtrade Committee shared six ways of how Fairtrade works to insure workers receive a better deal using methods that encourage environmental protection and sustainability.

They began by sharing how Fairtrade workers receive fair wages and Fair Prices for their products. They told how Fairtrade Premiums, extra money from each Fairtrade item sold, are paid to a committee of Fairtrade workers who decide how to use the funds to support local communities.

Fairtrade Premiums are often used to pay for education, health care, clean water, decent sanitation and more.

The presenters shared how Fairtrade workers learn about and work in sustainable ways that are Good For The Environment.

They told how Fairtrade helps farmers work together and sell their produce in groups called Co-operatives.

This means they can support each other and have a stronger voice.

Narberth, who are a Fairtrade School are part of the campaigners mentioned in the assembly, who work together to speak up for workers who are not getting a fair deal, informing people about Fairtrade and the positive difference it makes.

Narberth work with Sharron via the Fair Trade In Football Campaign by playing Fairtrade football too.

Finally the presenters shared that the trusted 25 year old Fairtrade Mark we see on products is a Direct Link From us as Consumers to the Producers.

Sharron encouraged everyone saying: “We have power in our hands to make choices that help others to have better lives.”

Pupils took part in a quiz to remember the sox things they learned about Fairtrade; they gave some impressive answers showing just how well they listened and understood.

Fairtrade prizes were presented to quiz winners and assembly presenters. Sharron expressed thanks to all at Narberth School for their on going support:

“The success and growth of the Fairtrade Mark and Fair Trade movement relies on supporters like Narberth School,” she continued.

“The 1.66 Million farmers who’s lives have been transformed by Fairtrade only happens when people work together to make a difference. Every time we buy a product bearing the Fairtrade Mark we are changing lives for the better.”

To join the celebrations why not hold a 25th birthday party, make Fairtrade cakes, hold a Fairtrade Assembly or invite the local community to celebrate with your school or club. For information: schools.fairtrade.org.uk/take-action/25-years-of-the-fairtrade-mark/

You can email: [email protected] if you are taking part.