Year six pupils from all five primary schools in the Moss Side area came together last week for a day of activities at Manchester Academy.
The event called ‘Moss Side Schools Together’ was organised by the Moss Side and Hulme Neighbourhood Policing Team, Manchester City Council and various partner agYear six pupils from all five primary schools in the Moss Side area came together last week for a day of activities at Manchester Academy.
The event called ‘Moss Side Schools Together’ was organised by the Moss Side and Hulme Neighbourhood Policing Team, Manchester City Council and various partner agencies. The day aimed to break the ice before the children start secondary education in September. Activities on the day included football, provided by Manchester City Kickz project, BMX skills with the British Cycling Foundation and dance sessions with Free Expressions UK.
Sergeant John Robb from the Moss Side and Hulme Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “The historical gang tensions of Moss Side can have an impact on children who live and go to school in the area. This event is about bringing everyone together and showing that we can break stereotypical barriers down.
“It doesn’t matter where you’re from, what primary school you went to or what secondary school you’re going to; we can all show respect for each other and be proud of our diverse community.”
Kevin Felstead from the Manchester City Council Crime and Disorder Team said: “We’ve had a fantastic response from all the schools and parents. There is undoubtedly scope for other days like this and next year we hope to extend the event to primary schools in the Hulme area.”
Schools that participated were Webster Primary School, St Edward’s Primary School, St Mary’s Primary School, Bishop Bilsborrow Primary School and Claremont Road Primary School. encies. The day aimed to break the ice before the children start secondary education in September. Activities on the day included football, provided by Manchester City Kickz project, BMX skills with the British Cycling Foundation and dance sessions with Free Expressions UK.