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SIBFORD SCHOOL GOES BANANAS FOR FAIRTRADE

February 2009

On Friday 6 March, pupils at Sibford School near Banbury will be munching their way through more than 400 bananas when they join the Fairtrade banana eating world record attempt.

Organised by the Fairtrade Foundation, the event, which takes place at the end of Fairtrade Fortnight, hopes to set a new world record for simultaneous banana eating over a 24-hour period.

Said Sibford pupil Heather Kensett, a member of the school’s Fairtrade Group: “The whole school will be taking part and eating bananas … from the youngest junior pupil right through to the teachers.

 “We are currently working towards Fairtrade School Status and the banana eating marathon is just one of a number of things we’re doing to raise awareness of the importance of trading justice.”

Other events taking place throughout the fortnight include a special screening of the award-winning documentary Bonia: Ugly Bananas; break-time sales of Fairtrade goodies and a casuals day where pupils will wear the Fairtrade colours of blue and green. In addition school caterers, Thomas Franks, will be creating special Fairtrade-themed lunches.

Pictured: Going bananas are: Heather Kensett (17), Isha Burton (12), Oliver Hancock (9), James Cameron (14) and Jessica Edwards (9).

Fairtrade fortnight takes place from 23 February to 8 March. The Fairtrade Foundation are expecting thousands of people from around the world to take part in the world record event which runs between noon on 6 March until noon on 7 March. The Sibford banana munch will take place during full school Meeting for Worship which starts at 3.40pm. Thanks to Shipleys Foodservice Ltd who are kindly donating the bananas.

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