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A British school has dropped J.K. Rowling’s name from one of its houses because of the “Harry Potter” author’s controversial views on transgender issues.
The Boswells School in Chelmsford, eastern England, said it had changed the name of its red house from Rowling to Holmes, in honour of Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes.
“At The Boswells School we foster a vibrant, inclusive and democratic school community, where we encourage students to develop into independent, confident citizens,” said headmaster Stephen Mansell.
“In autumn 2021, we reviewed and renamed one of our school houses following numerous requests from students and staff, as well as a whole school vote.”
A newsletter last July from the school, for pupils aged 11-18, said its six houses are “represented by British citizens who have excelled”.
“However, following numerous requests by students and staff we are reviewing the name of our red house ‘Rowling’ and in light of J.K. Rowling’s comments and viewpoints surrounding trans people.
“Her views on this issue do not align with our school policy and school beliefs, a place where people are free to be.”


Rowling has been involved in a simmering row with the transgender community over her concern that “women’s sex-based rights” are being infringed upon by moves to include and recognise transgender people.
She denies being transphobic and in November revealed that she had received a flood of death threats over her statements on transgender issues.
The dispute began around two years ago when the author tweeted against use of the phrase “people who menstruate”, rather than only women.
Her posts were regarded by many as misinformative and transphobic, leading “Harry Potter” stars including Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint – who played Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley – to speak out in support of the trans community.


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The Boswells School has changed name of one of its houses from Rowling to Holmes, honouring Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes instead
Move followed student and staff requests and school vote; headmaster says Harry Potter author’s views ‘do not align with school beliefs’


Move followed student and staff requests and school vote; headmaster says Harry Potter author’s views ‘do not align with school beliefs’.
