Colborne Building

A gymnasium built in 1927, converted into a refectory and studios in 2013 and named after the Lt Governor, Sir John Colborne, who led the College re-chartering in 1824. This gymnasium was preceded by a previous building constructed in the 1880s.

The earlier gymnasium was badly built and soon began to show signs of settlement, resulting no doubt from the failure of the builder to ignore the fact that its foundations were dug in the spoil excavated when the main building was erected. The situation was so bad that by 1910 huge timber baulks were being used to prop up the walls. The building had to be closed three years later and demolished. The gym had contained a miniature rifle range. It was not until 1925 that funds were available for a new gym which was opened in 1927.

In recent years, Colborne was given an added floor which is now the refectory and the lower floors have become the performing arts studio. Close to the music department on the first floor, the multi-purpose ground floor venue consists of two large rooms which can be combined to create a large studio space suitable for rehearsals and performances, including a tiered seating area. Students enjoy lunchtime rehearsals throughout the week, including orchestra, snorkel band and various school choirs.