Bristol school founded by slave trader Edward Colston to change its name

"However, the events that took place in Bristol in June 2020, namely the toppling of the Colston statue, prompted renewed questions over the retention of his name across the city."But the school said,"respondents who are closer to the school showed that they were more inclined to see a change in the name as a positive step".

"The governors are adamant that changing the name of the school will not erase the school's history, and that teaching of the transatlantic slave trade and the role of Edward Colston in Bristol's history will remain a key part of the school's curriculum," it added. Headteacher Jeremy McCullough added:"Changing the name will not change the nature of our happy, diverse and forward-looking school."We will continue to provide an excellent and holistic education and to do our very best to support those families who entrust us with their children.

"It is an exciting new chapter for the school, and I am proud of our pupils and staff for engaging in this complex discussion and for being a part of the future they want to see."

Will that clean up its history ….. no! Just a waste of money!

Just knock the building down the same as the statue, history gone!

Changing names is great, but one thing it will never change is the history of that building

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