September 02, 2020

Larbert Schoolgirl Impresses Army Musicians

September 02, 2020/ Will Dalziel

Schoolgirl Leila McPhate had her rap recorded by Army musicians after they were impressed by her efforts.

The 12-year-old Larbert High pupil wrote The World is a Dark Place for international arts competition Never Such Innocence, which gives children and young people a voice on conflict.

Leila had learned at school how people from the Caribbean were invited to the UK to help it rebuild after WWII but frequently faced injustice and discrimination. After seeing the black British artist Dave on the Brit Awards she decided to address the issue with a rap

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Never Such Innocence

Never Such Innocence is a registered charity (number 1156148) in England and Wales and is a unique project fitting into the wider series of 2014-2018 centenary activities. Our aim is to ensure young people nationally are inspired, informed and included in the centenary activities.

The charity takes its name from Philip Larkin’s famous poem MCMXIV, which reflects on the changes caused by the First World War. The driving force behind Never Such Innocence is Lady Lucy French, great-granddaughter of Field Marshal Sir John French who commanded the British Expeditionary Forces from 1914-15.

The launch of Never Such Innocence was kindly hosted at Australia House in May 2014 with a gala dinner and theatrical performance, blending poetry, prose and music from the Great War, compiled by Dr Martin Stephen. Since our inception we have been dedicated to engaging the nation’s children in the First World War centenary through learning, poetry, art and music.

T: 0207 836 2603
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Never Such Innocence.
Registered Charity Number 1156148 Company Number 8680319

🌟 Meet Noor.I, our dedicated Young Ambassador!✨ Noor shares a heartfelt message: "My dear friends, how can we prevent future wars so that innocent people do not have to suffer?" She invites other young people like her to share their unique ideas and concepts by participating in the "Never Such Innocence 2025" competition. We can’t wait to see your contributions! 🌍🎨🗣 Translation of the content： My dear friends... My name is Noor and I am a young ambassador for "Never Such Innocence." I want to know from you how we can prevent future wars so that innocent people do not have to suffer. If you have unique ideas, thoughts, or concepts, then consider participating in the "Never Such Innocence 2025" competition. You can express your unique thoughts through art, poetry, speeches, or songs. By participating, you can become part of a global community of young thinkers who are striving to change the world. Looking forward to your participation... Noor

Amazing day 1 of workshops at BFS Naples! The students wrote poems for Remembrance Day with @nikperring and a song with @ottoaday! Tomorrow we have another full day of workshops and a presentation in the afternoon. Such a warm welcome from staff and students!

On #WorldBookDay, we're exploring powerful stories on conflict - from experiencing war to seeking refuge in unfamiliar places. 📚✨ Books like Nowhere Boy and The Night Diary show us how conflict devastates the lives of young people, sparks resilience and reveals the strength of the human spirit. Dive into these narratives that remind us of the courage and connections found in the face of adversity. What stories have moved you? Share the books you've read on Conflict and how they have changed your viewpoint! They might even inspire a competition entry! Based on their stories, "How Can We Prevent Future Wars?" #booksonconflicts #readingforchange #storiesthatmatter

A very timely entry into our international competition by Favour from the USA. When answering our competition question, she reflected on voter turnout over the years and calls on adults to do their part to speak for those who don’t get the opportunity yet. Well done on a very thoughtful poem! 👏

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