Geelong+Gordon+Memorial+School+of+Arts

On November 14th 1887, Hon.C.H Pearson, Minister of Public Instruction, finally opened the Geelong Gordon Memorial school of Arts. Its first principal was George Raymond how became King in 1898-1934. Back in 1864 the firstTechnological School was opened for only 10 night classes, however, the enrolments was quickly increased soin 1837 classes were added for art and design for girls. Later a wide range of subjects was offered including mechanics, drawing, navigation, architecture, mathematics, chemistry, bookkeeping, science, languages and more! The classes began with 63 enrolments in 1888. Then later on the General Gordon building was renamed The Geelong Gordon Memorial school of Arts.