Objects of Substance- White Blouse

1917 VI and V Form It was not until 1922 when the concept of a uniform was discussed because a group of girls wanted to present a united front at a sporting event. Marjorie Puregger, nee Bulcock (1923,) reminisces that it was interschool rivalry and not the urging of staff or parents which motivated the very sporty 1922 Vth Form to suggest a school uniform to be worn at the prestigious swimming event, the Brockway Cup. This would present a united front to main rivals, Somerville House. Marjorie “Babe” Elliott was one of the 1922 VI th Form who supported this concept of a uniform. No wonder that she was such a stickler for uniform worn properly when she returned as a teacher in 1930 and throughout her years on the staff until she retired in 1971.

1922 VI Form with Marjorie Elliott back row left.