GORDON ROAD GIRLS' SCHOOL

The Early Days

Gordon Road Girls’ School was Established in 1912, then known as the Florida Road Government School. The school began with 30 learners in the infant range and Mrs Nelson Palmer as the first headmistress. The school quickly gained a good reputation which we confidently claim it still maintains today.

On 1 February 1917 the school moved to its present premises and became known as Gordon Road Government School.  In 1918 the first school library was opened with 88 books. Our library today boasts both a Junior and Senior section and offers 16 000 books from which the girls can choose.

By 1925 there were 545 learners and 1927 saw the addition of the new office for the principal and the tennis courts. The fig trees planted around the courts at this time are still a splendid asset to our grounds.

In 1934, Gordon Road white uniforms were introduced and 1938 saw the end of boys as learners at Gordon Road. In 1948 the Junior Primary block was built and the original building "The Shed", as it is still affectionately called, became the Music Room. Music received a brand new home in 2015.

The Hall was completed in 1961 and the swimming pool was built in the early 1970's. 

Recent History

In 2003 the additions were made to the admin block and a new staff room was built.

In 2007 the new Arts Centre was opened, encompassing the Visual Arts as well as Performing Arts. Two time capsules were sealed and preserved in the wall opposite the Computer Lab in the Friendship Corridor. To be opened after 50 years and 100 years.

Birthday celebrations are held on the 1st February each year. In 2012 the school celebrated our Centenary and "Look Back with Pride" the story of GRGS was launched.

The Learner Support and Enrichment Centre was built in 2015 and opened its doors in January 2016. Used for both support and enrichment of our girls. The centre further offers spaces for Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and welcoming rooms used for counselling when necessary.

There have been fourteen principals and the last few years have seen some changes in the outward face of Gordon Road, but our ethos remains unchanged with a wonderful blend of the old and the new.