The Banana Tree Project was set up in 2006 by Plymouth College Head of History, Ed Beavington, when he was teaching in the African country. Plymouth College Year 7 pupils have taken on the challenge of raising £500 so that teenage orphan, Asha Hassan, can continue her secondary school studies. She gained a C grade in her national exams in December and continues to work hard. Her letter to Year 7 is on display in the History department.
Natasha and Katie have raised more than half the money between them and a cake sale has brought in a further £100. The challenge will continue next term.
