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School Milestones

Establishment Period	World War II Period	Private School Period	Aided School Period
1888 - 1936	1937 - 1944	1945 - 1977	1978 - 1999	2000 - now

Establishment Period 1888 - 1936

	五仙社	1888	Missionary Emma Young was sent by Southern Baptist Convention which was based in USA to set up ‘Pooi To Academy’ in Guangzhou for women to receive education and to learn about Christianity. Only five people enrolled on ‘Classes for Women’ when the first lesson started on 3 March.
		1889	Mrs. Rosewell H. Graves, who served Pooi To for 35 years, was the principal from 1898 to1901 and 1911 to1922.
		1901	Ms. Carrie Bostick was appointed as the principal from 1901-1910. (married to Rev. John Lake in 1909)
		1903	The Princess Society (a Charity Group), Joy Club (Bible Study Group) and ‘Prayer Meetings’ were set up.

	東山社	1907	The school moved into new premises in Dongshan, Canton.
		1911	Mrs. Rosewell H. Graves was the principal from 1911 to 1922, and Missionary Mary R. Anderson was the vice principal from 1911 to 1917, 1919 to 1922. >> More “When our class is graduating, she (Ms. Anderson) asked if we would assist her to teach primary education classes and enroll for teacher education. However, she couldn’t receive any response from us for a month. Very disappointed and upset, she then told us that there was an urgent need for competent people in China and hoped we could consider taking up the post .... When I thought of how Ms Anderson devoted herself to education in China. I felt ashamed of myself. I thus offered to be involved. We were all very busy with our work including teaching and studying, but we benefited a lot. Because of Ms. Yan’s enthusiasm, we were all highly motivated. At that time, the number of students including male and female students increased to more than one hundred, aged from 7 to 12. ...... I remember I worked as a Physical Education teacher. Although there were a lot of people in a class, they were very quiet, very lively and very lovely.” [An extract from Pooi To Middle School (Guangzhou, Dongshan) Anniversary Yearbook written by Principal Helen Huen.]
		1913	Elementary Teacher Training Program was launched. Student Union was established.
		1914	Old Student Association was established.
		1917	Ms. Anderson returned to America.
		1918	Kindergarten, primary school, secondary school and Elementary Teacher Training school were established.
		1919	Ms. Anderson returned from America. Evening School was established.
		1920	Old Student Association was renamed Pooi To Alumni Association.
		1921	The first Graduation Ceremony was held.
		1922	Girl Guides was founded.
		1923	Missionary Mary C. Alexander, who was the supervisor and principal from 1923 to 1938, served Pooi To for 36 years. Mr. Tong Ping-wing was appointed as the principal from 1923-1926. >> More “Principal Tong made great efforts for school administration, curriculum and student associations. He helped with organizing the Girl Guides and a Youth Club was also set up for students to study the Bible. Students were given opportunities to develop their potential and enrich their knowledge. He devoted all his time, energy and attention to school, and this made his health deteriorate. We appreciated all his contribution to school. …… Our colleagues were cooperative and united, we also enjoyed a strong relationship with students. The school was like a happy family.” [An extract from Pooi To Middle School (Guangzhou, Dongshan) Anniversary Yearbook written by Principal Helen Huen.]
		1924	New academic structure (3-3 scheme) was adopted. The school was named as Pooi To Girls’ School.

	覺社	1926	Ms. Flora E. Dodson became the principal.

	明社	1927	Missoinary Mary C. Alexander was appointed as principal. >> More “The Board of Directors nominated Ms. Alexander to be the principal. She was knowledgeable and willing to serve. She set herself a lofty goal for school development. Her empathy has helped her build strong relationship with staff and students.” [An extract from Pooi To Middle School (Guangzhou, Dongshan) Anniversary Yearbook written by Principal Helen Huen.]

	適適社	1928	Funds were raised for a school building ‘40th Anniversary Memorial Hall’.

	互助社	1929	Middle Wing of 40th Anniversary Memorial Hall ’ was completed.

	鞏社	1930	The school was registered. From then on, it was to be managed by Chinese. Ms. Chan Yuen-so was appointed as principal. >> More “Ms. Chan Yuen-so was appointed to be the principal. Her perseverance and stamina were impressive. She worked in close collaboration with colleagues.” [An extract from Pooi To Middle School (Guangzhou, Dongshan) Anniversary Yearbook written by Principal Helen Huen.]

	蔚社	1931

	曦社	1932	Ms. Chan Yuen-so furthered her studies in the United States and Missoinary Mary C. Alexander took up the post. East and West Wings of 40th Anniversary Memorial Hall’ were completed.

	星社	1933

	峯社	1934	Ms. Chan Yuen-so returned from the States.

	曄曄社	1935	Mr. Wan Yiu-bun was appointed as principal from 1935 to 1946. >> More “When I returned to school in the autumn of 1936, the principal was Mr. Wan. He always worked with high spirits, striving sustainable school development.” [An extract from Pooi To Middle School (Guangzhou, Dongshan) Anniversary Yearbook written by Principal Helen Huen.]

	翼社	1936	Committee of Extra-curricular Activities was established.