Fairtrade

We are very proud to be a Fairtrade Achiever School! Pupils learn how to support Fairtrade through buying Fairtrade products and spreading the Fairtrade message, in addition they learn how Fairtrade organisations impact the lives of others all over the world. Members of School Council act as ‘Fairtrade leaders’ and plan our Fairtrade activities. 

The Stourbridge Fairtrade Steering group supports the school throughout the year. Pupils learn more about Fairtrade through school assemblies, special units of work and whole school activities – particularly during the annual Fairtrade Fortnight. Last year St James's helped lead an art exhibition - art work from local schools and community groups was displayed in Stourbridge Town Centre during Fairtrade Fortnight. A theme of Fairtrade Cocoa guided the entries. The event finished with a coffee morning for the local community at St Thomas's church.