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This period was marked by a succession of English Headmistresses who sought to grow the school into a full school in accordance
with the best educational standards not just locally but in accordance with some of the best practices in England.
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Arguably the most successful of these was Miss J.E. Nesbitt (later to be Mrs Geake) who assumed the post of
Principal on 30 December 1927. She served as Principal for 24 years until her retirement on 26 November 1951.
It was during her tenure that Cookery, Swimming & Mandarin classes were started and the first Senior Cambridge Class was fielded
for the examination.
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Her commitment to the school meant that while she returned to England during the war years (1942-1945) when the school was closed,
she returned upon the re-opening of the school after the war to continue to build the school's reputation and strengthen its curriculum as a
full school.
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In the pre-war years, a 5th standard was formed with plans for a 6th standard in the following year so that students
need not be transferred to other schools to further their education.
A white coat trimmed with blue Chinese buttons and blue trousers was introduced as the school uniform.
The first School Sports Day was held on 15 July 1929.
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Miss Nesbitt was also largely responsible for articulating what we recognize today within the mission and vision of the school -
a holistic education appealing to the multiple intelligences of the children - built upon a sound academic foundation.
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She stated that the curriculum would be based on the educational value of all persons and things with which the child comes in contact.
Both physical and mental discipline were taught through hygiene, physical training and school exercises.
English was given chief place and in the primary classes, speech training was the chief subject.
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In 1931, a Standard VII class was formed and by 1934, an additional class known officially as "Afternoon School"
was started to provide for children below school age.
Interestingly, a handful of boys continued to be admitted to the school until
the permission to admit boys was finally withdrawn by the Inspector of Schools in 1936.
All the boys received leaving certificates at the end of the year.
The post-war years were marked by an urgency to rebuild and strengthen the infrastructure for education.
Building and expansion of facilities were given priority and by 1947,
renovations to the School building were completed and classes resumed.
Students of other races were admitted.
Classes from Primary 1 to Standard VII were run with a total enrolment of 370 students.
The School expanded to take in an afternoon session.
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Mrs Geake (post-war) also made it a priority to develop the local staff,
growing the numbers and improving their quality.
She was clearly not expecting, in those heady years of anti-colonial sentiment, that her successor would be a foreigner.
The number of local teachers grew as the
School expanded and from amongst these she was to find worthy successors.
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Towards the end of her term, Mrs Geake and her team created for SCGS one of its most enduring 'Trademarks' -
the cool blue sleeveless sundress style uniform that still remains unique among school uniforms.
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