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Colston's School, Bristol - rainbow themed insults to gay people

(37 Posts)
Galaxy Fri 25-Jun-21 19:22:12

It's ironic really because its deeply homophobic and inaccurate.

timetogo2016 Fri 25-Jun-21 19:19:32

I agree FarNorth.
I worry about what children are being taught about this type of thing tbh.
They need to be children first and foremost.
The rest they can learn about when thay are older.

FarNorth Fri 25-Jun-21 18:59:01

www.colstons.org

FarNorth Fri 25-Jun-21 18:55:13

It's not old or fake.
There is also a tweet about them looking for a new name. It's dated 18 June.

Callistemon Fri 25-Jun-21 18:42:06

welbeck

i think the name of the school is a continuing insult to all the pupils and staff and the people of bristol.
hope it's due to be changed.

It was changed months ago and I don't understand the tweet in the OP as it is now Montpelier High School.
The school's own statue of Colston was removed from the premises in June (2020)

This could be old or fake news.

FarNorth Fri 25-Jun-21 18:05:42

Adult gay people can cope.
This is being pushed at children, and it isn't even correct information.

lemongrove Fri 25-Jun-21 17:21:45

Yes, FarNorth but I have given up on all the rainbows and glitter that gets aimed at gay people now in the name of diversity and inclusivity.I doubt that any gay people want it... but they get it none the less.

Ellianne Fri 25-Jun-21 17:19:40

Why can't they just concentrate on being children? They will work the other stuff out for themselves.

FarNorth Fri 25-Jun-21 17:15:33

Of course they do, lemongrove.
Have you had a close look at what's being promoted?

lemongrove Fri 25-Jun-21 17:14:01

Kids do love rainbows.

welbeck Fri 25-Jun-21 17:12:51

i think the name of the school is a continuing insult to all the pupils and staff and the people of bristol.
hope it's due to be changed.

FarNorth Fri 25-Jun-21 17:07:00

Lesbian = non-man attracted to non-man.
Gay = non-woman attracted to non-woman.

How does anyone know if they are a woman or a man or not?

I suspect school kids are getting fed up with this stuff.