We Remember poems written by kids to mark Tamil National Heroes Day 2024
- Amuthan
- Jan 25
- 1 min read
Around a hundred British Tamil children sent in their poems for the 'We Remember' poem initiative to mark Tamil National Heroes Day 2024.
Children were encouraged to write a poem and illustrate their words.
The best poets were invited to the Pongal in Westminster event in January 2025 where they received certificates and a kaarthigai flower from senior British politicians.



The titles of the poems were:
Poem titled 'Kaarthigai Flower' for Key Stage 1 (Ages 5–7)
Poem titled 'My Hero' for Key Stage 2 (Ages 7–11)
Poem titled 'We Remember' for Key Stage 3 (Ages 11–14)
Poem titled 'Why Remember?' for Key Stage 4 (Ages 14–16)
Poem titled 'We Shall Never Forget' for Key Stage 5 (Ages 16 and above)