Here’s another opportunity for the youngsters - Never Such Innocence are putting together a poetry collection for Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
The 8th May 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. After nearly six years of war, German forces unconditionally surrendered on 7 May 1945, to finally end the conflict in Europe. Across the Allied world, millions celebrated, relieved that years of conflict and extraordinary hardship were coming to an end. Yet the news provoked mixed emotions for those who had lost loved ones during the war, and for those worried about friends and family still serving (and fighting) overseas.
Everyone in Britain today has a connection to those who served during the Second World War, either through family or community heritage. In this 80th anniversary year, we remember the struggles that the wartime generation endured.
In addition to the text above, The Royal British Legion has created a wide variety of brilliant educational resources for primary and secondary students HERE which can be really helpful for school projects and to help provide an understanding of WW2.
Never Such Innocence are inviting young people to write poetry to mark this special anniversary of VE Day.
All submissions should be made via the links below by Thursday 15th May 2025.
Individuals can send in their poetry HERE.
Schools/Groups can send multiple entries HERE.
Individuals can send in their poetry HERE.
Schools/Groups can send multiple entries HERE.
The poetry collection will be shared by NSI soon after the closing date.
