PUPILS from Pembroke have found their voices, thanks to an inspirational guest ‘teacher’.

Rising star Caroline Harrison, who grew up in Narberth, has been visiting primary schools across Pembrokeshire to share her love of music through special song-writing workshops.

Having supported Texas and Charlotte Church, and radio support from BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music, Caroline has built up a strong fan base, and performed all over the world, but is keen to share her passion with the next generation.

“Children are the future of the industry and having spent years writing, performing and crafting music for myself and other acts, I have gained some valuable tools and ideas about how to teach children to get inspired to write their own songs,” said Caroline.

As part of the 'tour', Caroline met year five and six pupils from Golden Grove Community School.

She performed some of her own songs, with the children encouraged to join in and sing along, and then it was over to the children, who had to re-write the words to Disney’s latest anthem ‘Let It Go’.

Rhian Bruce, the school’s literacy co-ordinator, said the intention was to help develop the children’s creative writing skills.

“They responded brilliantly, and Caroline was fabulous with them,” she said.

“They were very enthusiastic and were quite inspired by the session.

“I think they watch these TV programmes about pop stars and they are so far removed from reality, but to meet one face to face shows them their goals are achievable.”

Caroline said the children’s excitement and willingness to learn new skills was wonderful to see.

“Children gravitate to music and it still amazes me how quickly they come up with lyrics and learn melodies, it is pretty much instant,” she said.

“What I have always enjoyed most about music is sharing it with others.

“It is a wonderful feeling to be able to convey a message through music and see the impact it has on the listener.

“My songs have all been inspired and written by living in rural west Wales and the communities within it.”