Stormont Roadshow

On Wednesday 23rd November we had the pleasure of officially launching our brand new three year programme, Conversations on Conflict, at Stormont - Belfast.

Through direct contact with schools and communities, we are working with children and young people aged 9-18, living in non conflict affected communities and those living in areas of armed conflict. We are currently inviting these groups to respond creatively through poetry, art, speech and song to our key question for 2022-2023: what does war mean to you?

For this very special event we were joined by Mercy College Belfast who answered our 2022-23 question beautifully with the line “war means to be blind in another world.”

Hazelwood Integrated Primary School recited wonderful poetry that addressed varying forms of conflict. This line really stood out to the NSI team: ”my ears are open and my mouth is closed.”

The Beyond Borders Home Education choir then performed a wonderful song about hope and unity for all those in attendance.

Finally, we heard excellent recordings of poetry from the The Royal School Armagh!

We would like to thank Phillip Brett MLA and all the teachers, parents and guardians who made this event possible!

Phillip Brett MLA with Students from Hazelwood Integrated Primary on a tour of stormont