In 1934, Itchen Secondary School was given four new permanent classrooms and the temporary huts were finally replaced with a permanent structure. Principal Cotemann was still fighting for plans to be approved, demanding a gymnasium in 1935. The Board agreed in 1936 and, in 1937, work not only started on the gymnasium, but also on an entire new West Wing. This included an assembly hall (including stage), gymnasium, dining room and kitchen. An additional art room, craft room, Prefect's room, library, and senior mistresses' room were added shortly after.