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Classes in cohesion

Asian, black, Chinese, and asylum seeker students will be going into primary schools with mainly white pupils in a bid to break down barriers in Trafford.
The 13 to 24-year-olds from Stretford High School will share their experiences with children at Firs Primary School in Sale
The aim is to help create better understanding of different customs, cultures and religions at an early age and improve community cohesion in the borough. If successful the scheme will be extended to other schools.
The initiative is part of the 'Together with Respect' project which has been devised by Trafford's Race and Diversity Forum - a partnership which includes the police, councillors, victim support staff and members of the housing and the asylum seeker service.
As part of the project police will undertake Urdu language courses and receive cultural awareness training.
Stretford High head, Derick Davies, said he was delighted with the initiative.
He said: "The potential to break down barriers between cultures and also between young people and the police is very exciting. I think we all appreciate that by living in such a multi-cultural community, there has to be an understanding of each other's lives and values."
Polices race relations officer for Trafford, Michelle Watson added: "By working with partner agencies and local people, we are committed to tackling hate crime across the borough.
"Through this project we aim to break down cultural barriers across all age groups but in particular amongst young people.
"Furthermore, it will help make police officers and staff more aware of the religious beliefs and customs of Trafford residents to ensure that we provide the best service possible to everyone."
The launch of the project took place at Stretford High School and focused on Ramadan and what it means to the Muslim community.