FLIXTON Girls' School students joined pupils from other Trafford schools at the Holocaust Memorial Day at Sale Waterside Arts Centre.

The motto for the day was ‘Don’t stand by’. The speakers and performances encouraged all the participants to speak out if something bad was happening - whether that was to them or someone they knew.

The students were introduced to ‘Ronnie’ Harry Stewart, a German Jew who managed to escape to Britain and join the British military in order to fight Nazi Germany.

They watched a performance of ‘Red Shoes’, a play showing how our attitudes can impact groups of people and how instead we should be helping and understanding our own multi-cultural society.

Rabbi Portnoy read prayers and candles were lit for victims of the Holocaust and victims of other genocides from history.

Katie Scotson, from Year Nine, said: “We thoroughly enjoyed hearing about the experiences of different members of our community. W

"We especially found the survivor testimony moving as it allowed us to fully understand the message of the day; ‘Don’t stand by’. It is really important to always remember to help others in their times of need.”