Fairtrade Fiesta: Y9 Pupils Shine at KEVI Handsworth Event
Six high‑performing Year 9 French pupils represented our school on Tuesday March 10th 2026 at the Fairtrade Fiesta event held at King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls. From the moment they arrived, staff and organisers commented on the pupils’ exceptional politeness, maturity and exemplary behaviour, setting a positive tone for the day.
As part of the challenge, our pupils were assigned the country Burkina Faso. Working alongside pupils from other schools, they were tasked with designing a Fairtrade product that represented their assigned country. This involved designing, creating, pitching and even selling their product—an exciting and immersive enterprise experience that demanded strong communication, teamwork and creativity.
During the French‑language components of the day, the group had to buy supplies and take part in market‑research activities, asking and answering questions in French as part of the challenge. They also enjoyed a Portuguese taster session, expanding their linguistic and cultural horizons even further.
A special congratulations goes to Harrison Hunter, who received an individual prize recognising his outstanding behaviour, contributions, and overall positive demeanour throughout the event.
Although the team did not win the overall competition, they were highly praised by staff and mentors. They made an excellent impression, represented the school with pride, and gained valuable insights and confidence from the experience.
The pupils’ conduct, teamwork and enthusiasm throughout the day made their teachers extremely proud.
