After a long break over Easter, the World To Rights team hit the road again in Manchester! Two schools took part in the workshops, one Primary, one Secondary - to learn about Child Rights, and explore what our responsibilities are today for children around the world.
Despite the large age range, the young people and children worked well together, and were able to learn from each other throughout the day.
Pupils from Chorlton High Secondary School worked on the mill scene - bringing to life the poor working conditions and long hours experienced by many children in the Victorian era. They also worked on the modern day classroom scene and came together with St Thomas' Primary School, Rochdale for the circus scene, where the young girl playing the part of the Mighty Wonder showed an horrific end to her story by falling from the high wire. St Thomas' also worked on the streets of London scene which shows the dangers children faced in our past.
A good number of parents and tourists made up our day-time audience, who were also shown the DVD made from the Philippines showing life for some of the many street children there.
Thanks to Pam for all her help from the Cathedral in organising this day, and thank you to the teachers and staff who really got stuck in to the activities.
Pictures of the day here.
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