School praise as historical names replaced with modern heroes like Greta Thunberg – The Yorkshire Post says

IT is to the credit of pupils at Howden Junior School for turning years of tradition on its head by asking for more ‘modern’ house names – and to teachers for listening to their suggestions.
By YP Comment
Published 23rd Feb 2021, 11:28 BST
Climate change activist Greta Thunberg is a role model for young people.Climate change activist Greta Thunberg is a role model for young people.
Climate change activist Greta Thunberg is a role model for young people.

The upshot is historical figures like Lord Nelson, Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Francis Drake being usurped by contemporary role models such as Greta Thunberg, Marcus Rashford, Amanda Gorman and Malala Yousafza.

And while the move appears to have been prompted by a former student in the wake of historical connections to the slave trade, sparking predictable complaints of ‘wokeism’, it is, nevertheless, indicative of a thoughtful younger generation who are acutely aware of events – past and present – in a diverse world.

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For, if this inspires youngsters to be more engaged in contemporary issues and uphold their school’s defining principles of ‘community, courage, curiosity and care’, this move could, quite possibly, become a lesson to all.

Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford.Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford.
Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford.

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