Fairtrade Cafe

Posted on Nov 2, 2013 in Latest News | No Comments
Fairtrade Cafe

Our FIRST Fairtrade Café of the new session took place on the 12th of October.  It was well attended and the children came along and participated in a ‘Onsie’ fashion parade.  The children were wearing Onsies as part of a charity event.  Our Eco Committee also gave a presentation.  Have a look at some of […]

Fairtrade Cafe

Posted on Oct 9, 2013 in Latest News | No Comments

                Our FIRST Fairtrade Café of the new session will take place in the dining hall at 2:00pm – 2:45pm! This is a great way to meet other parents for a CUPPA and a slice of FAIRTRADE CAKE – prepared by our Fairtrade Parents’ Committee. Enjoy a “ONSIE/PJ […]

Uniform News

Posted on Apr 30, 2013 in Latest News, Parent Council News | No Comments

The Parent Council are busy finalising all school uniform information and key dates for your diary, which will be circulated to parents very soon. An exciting addition to our order form this year includes a very handy ‘wetsuit’ – a waterproof trousers and jacket set in a compact little bag.  A definite essential for the […]

Fairtrade Wrapper Animation

Posted on Apr 29, 2013 in Latest News | No Comments

Yet another animation by Hillhead Fairtrade Committee. During Fairtrade Fortnight, children were asked to bring in wrappers that displayed the Fairtrade logo. As well as being a means to promote the concept of Fairtrade to the children, we were able to use the wrappers for various art works. The above animation was created using the […]

Fairtrade Fortnight 2013

Posted on Mar 24, 2013 in Latest News | No Comments
Fairtrade Fortnight 2013

Hillhead Primary School used interdisciplinary learning to teach our children the Fairtrade message during Fairtrade Fortnight. The children enjoyed class lessons, made class displays and included homework activities as part of raising awareness. We held our termly Fairtrade Cafe which is organised by the Fairtrade Parents’ Group. Fairtrade tea, coffee and homemade baking, using Fairtrade […]

Fairtrade Paper Animation

Posted on Mar 20, 2013 in Latest News | No Comments

The children of the Fairtrade committee would like to show off one of their animations which they created during a workshop held by Rachel Lowther (parent and artist) during Fairtrade fortnight.   Rachel kindly gave up her free time to work with the children in the school on a couple of creative projects with a […]

Hillhead Fairtrade Website Launch

Posted on Nov 27, 2012 in Latest News | No Comments
Hillhead Fairtrade Website Launch

The Fairtrade Committee have recently published a website which has now been linked to the main school site.  The website has been set up to keep pupils, parents and teachers informed.  To find out more, either visit the Fairtrade page on our school site or click HERE .