Expansion: 1958–1976

The appointment of Miss Audrey Bambra as Principal of Chelsea from 1 September 1958 changed the custom of employing a Chelsea Old Student to lead the institution, which had been the practice since its inception. Born on 13 July 1917, she was educated first at Bournemouth High School for Girls, later...

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Published inThe Challenge of Change in Physical Education pp. 90 - 130
Main Author Webb, Ida M
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published United Kingdom Routledge 1999
Taylor & Francis Group
Subjects
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Teaching of a specific subject
Women's studies
Secretary Of State
General Staff Meeting
Physical Education
Modern Educational Dance
BEd Degree
Leeds Polytechnic
Central Council Of Physical Recreation
Brighton Polytechnic
Brighton College
Human Movement
Leeds Training College
Chief Education Officer
OSA
Staff Inspector
Academic Board
Local Education Authority
Women’s Amateur Athletic Association
HMS Victory
East Sussex County Council
Miss Squire
Eastbourne College
Physical Recreation
In-service BEd
Chelsea College
Education Authority
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Summary:The appointment of Miss Audrey Bambra as Principal of Chelsea from 1 September 1958 changed the custom of employing a Chelsea Old Student to lead the institution, which had been the practice since its inception. Born on 13 July 1917, she was educated first at Bournemouth High School for Girls, later renamed Talbot Heath School (1926 to 1935) where she was influenced by an outstanding Head Mistress, Miss C F Stocks, MA. Secondly, she attended Anstey Physical Training College (1935 to 1938) when Miss Marion Squire was Principal. Miss Squire was a dedicated professional and a strict disciplinarian, but also a woman with a great sense of humour who set and expected high standards of work and conduct from her staff and from her students.
ISBN:0750709766
9780750709767
DOI:10.4324/9780203487464-7