Woodside High School in Wood Green, north London, said it is the first school to paint a rainbow crossing in the UK as a tribute for LGBT History Month. The school posted on Twitter: "Our rainbow crossing has been up less than 4 days & we have had over 200 abusive messages. Woodside holds the Gold Award Stonewall School Champion title, awarded by LGBT charity to schools that take on projects to tackle discrimination against sexual and gender minorities. 'That's why it's fantastic to see such visible displays of support for equality, like the rainbow crossing at Woodside High School. "At Stonewall, we're proud to work with Woodside High School, and many other schools to help create learning environments where all young people feel able to be themselves."

Source: Daily Mirror February 12, 2020 04:41 UTC