Northcote Training College / Bonham Road Primary Government School [1941- ]

1939

On 28th November 1939, item 633 in the Gazette announced "Tenders invited for New Teacher's Training College, Bonham Road, Hong Kong" and that "The work consists of the erection of a three storied building in reinforced concrete with basement to central portion, drainage, site work, and caretaker’s quarters."

1941

The new building was opened by the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote, on 23rd April 1941. It was reported on page 2 of the next day's edition of the Hong Kong Telegraph:

NORTHCOTE COLLEGE OPEN
Teachers' Centre

Built and equipped at a cost of $325,000, the new Teachers' Training College at the corner of Bonham Road and Eastern Street, was officially opened yesterday by His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote, by whose name the magnificent structure will be known. [...]