CREATE Day

107th Founder's Day Carnival and Lunch

Evolution of the School Uniform 

In 1930, the school uniform was changed. The earliest version of the uniform was all white, with a mandarin collar, long sleeves and long skirt, and was very elegant. In 1926, the collar was changed to a round-necked blouse and the sleeves were longer and wider. In 1930, alumna Lin Wen Fang (林文芳) brought Chen Jin Rang from Xiamen to meet the Principal to request for enrolment into a primary five class. She said, “The Principal looked at my outfit and asked which school’s uniform I was wearing. I replied that it was Jimei Primary School’s uniform. She said she liked it and asked me to wear the same uniform to school the next day.

In the morning, Mdm Liew asked me to stand on stage and she asked the students whether they thought my uniform had a refreshing and energetic look. Because everyone liked it, Mdm Liew decided to change the uniform to this style.” Thus, the uniform was modified to have a round neckline, long sleeves that reached the elbow, with a pocket in the right bottom corner of the blouse, and a skirt length that went past the knees. However, the school’s name had yet to be sewn onto the blouse. The school’s name was embroidered in red on the blouse only in 1933. Thereafter, the style of the uniforms changed with the times, with the skirt and sleeves becoming shorter, until eventually even the pocket was removed. However, this did not affect the overall style of the uniform. This unique uniform has been in use for over 87 years, and has become a symbol of the school and what it stands for.

Source: Nanyang Schools Alumni Association and Nanyang Schools (2017). Nanyang Centenary: A Vision Celebrated. p.17

Defining "Like A Girl"

This powerful advertisement by Always, a U.S. feminine products brand, has garnered global recognition for its bold stance against female stereotypes. Since its launch in 2014, the campaign, titled "Like a Girl," has been viewed over 70 million times on YouTube, resonating with audiences for its portrayal of how phrases like "like a girl" often connotate weakness, emotional fragility, or lack of athleticism. The ad seeks to challenge these outdated perceptions, inspiring a new narrative of strength, resilience, and empowerment for girls and women everywhere.