Lessons were altered in a way which incorporated the importance of Fairtrade into educational subjects.

Geography skills were put to the test as pupils mapped the journey of a banana from plantation to plate and mathematical minds were kept sharp when the pupils deduced the cost to farmers not paid at a fair price.

In a more hands-on approach to learning all about the good work Fairtrade promotes, students got messy and headed for the kitchen where they baked fairtrade banana bread and made exotic fruit smoothies.

The fortnight ended with a daffodil tea, organised by the school’s Eco and Fairtrade committees.

The tea welcomed parents, grandparents, friends and supporters to come and join in celebrations and support of fairtrade.

The school was delighted with the contiributions from the community.

“The event simply could not have taken place without the wonderful home baking supplied by our families and many of the comments in the visitors’ books mentioned that this was the highlight of the day,” said principal teacher Fiona MacAskill.

Helping the pupils cater for their guests were dedicated parent helpers who ensured the event ran without a hitch.

The school provided the opportunity for friends and families to sign the petition set up by Foncho, the Columbian banana farmer.

The petitions were collected and presented by the pupils of the school’s Eco Committee at the end of the Banana Walk and presented to Foncho himself at the event in Johnstone.

Ms MacAskill continued: “This event has shown exactly what can be achieved when we pull together as a community.”