MOYLES Court School pupils went off timetable for a day of activities and workshops.

Years 6, 7, 8 and 9 were taking part in a range of activities to support Fairtrade Fortnight, which were designed to encourage an active and responsible attitude towards a range of global inequalities and development issues, such as poverty and interdependence.

Students were able to talk to a representatives from Traidcraft and Oxfam.

Some of the pupils had a go at making clay pots, carving wooden spoons and learning how to weave willow to make a platter.

Sam Benham, the head of geography and organiser of the day, said: “All of these activities were great fun for a day and the students left tired and muddy, but with an appreciation of how lucky they are. We were all very grateful to the group who did some baking with Fairtrade ingredients, and with the help of the reception class children. A very delicious treat at the end of a fantastic day - well done to everyone who took part.”

Other pupils followed the story of cotton from seed to garment. Students then decorated their own Fairtrade cotton bags to promote this worthy cause.

Year 9 pupils spent time with Sunrise Bushcraft learning survival skills including preparing their own food by gutting fish, building fires and shelters.