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King Edward Technical College
King Edward Technical College is a former technical college in Dunedin, New Zealand. The college was established in 1889 as the Dunedin Technical School when the Caledonian Society of Otago instigated night education classes.
By 1955 the college was the largest secondary school in the country, this was short lived as the institution's tertiary and secondary arms were split into Otago Polytechnic in 1966 and King Edward High School—later Logan Park High School in 1974.
The college's former buildings, including the main block now known as King Edward Court, are registered as category 1 with Heritage New Zealand. King Edward Court was sold into private ownership and since then has provided commercial rental spaces.
In 1888 the Dunedin Technical Classes Association was formed with the intent of providing technical education to older pupils through night classes. The first classes—in carpentry, chemistry, cookery, domestic economy, typewriting and woodcarving—were held at the "Dunedin Technical School" on 1 May 1889 in a building on Moray Place. This proved popular and was brought under the remit of the state. Continued interest resulted in high enrolments which led to the decision to build the college building.
In 1910 a new structure in Upper Stuart Street was planned. Harry Mandeno designed the building. The foundation stone was laid 20 March 1913 and it was completed in 1914. It was at this point that the school changed its name to honour the late King Edward VII. In 1921 control of the Dunedin School of Art was transferred to the Technical School's Board. The college's first principal was Angus Marshall.[citation needed]
In 1955 it was the largest secondary school in the country with 2,500 pupils.
In the 1960s the school was split into Otago Polytechnic and King Edward High School. The two organisations left the site and the King Edward Technical College building, now known as King Edward Court, was sold into private ownership.
In February 1966, the tertiary arm of the college officially adopted the name Otago Polytechnic and moved, initially to a new site on York Place close to the Upper Stuart Street site, but later to Union Street, close to the University of Otago. Since 1975, the secondary component has been located on a new site close to the polytechnic and Logan Park, now renamed as Logan Park High School.
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King Edward Technical College
King Edward Technical College is a former technical college in Dunedin, New Zealand. The college was established in 1889 as the Dunedin Technical School when the Caledonian Society of Otago instigated night education classes.
By 1955 the college was the largest secondary school in the country, this was short lived as the institution's tertiary and secondary arms were split into Otago Polytechnic in 1966 and King Edward High School—later Logan Park High School in 1974.
The college's former buildings, including the main block now known as King Edward Court, are registered as category 1 with Heritage New Zealand. King Edward Court was sold into private ownership and since then has provided commercial rental spaces.
In 1888 the Dunedin Technical Classes Association was formed with the intent of providing technical education to older pupils through night classes. The first classes—in carpentry, chemistry, cookery, domestic economy, typewriting and woodcarving—were held at the "Dunedin Technical School" on 1 May 1889 in a building on Moray Place. This proved popular and was brought under the remit of the state. Continued interest resulted in high enrolments which led to the decision to build the college building.
In 1910 a new structure in Upper Stuart Street was planned. Harry Mandeno designed the building. The foundation stone was laid 20 March 1913 and it was completed in 1914. It was at this point that the school changed its name to honour the late King Edward VII. In 1921 control of the Dunedin School of Art was transferred to the Technical School's Board. The college's first principal was Angus Marshall.[citation needed]
In 1955 it was the largest secondary school in the country with 2,500 pupils.
In the 1960s the school was split into Otago Polytechnic and King Edward High School. The two organisations left the site and the King Edward Technical College building, now known as King Edward Court, was sold into private ownership.
In February 1966, the tertiary arm of the college officially adopted the name Otago Polytechnic and moved, initially to a new site on York Place close to the Upper Stuart Street site, but later to Union Street, close to the University of Otago. Since 1975, the secondary component has been located on a new site close to the polytechnic and Logan Park, now renamed as Logan Park High School.