Constructed in 1937, F Block was purpose-built to reflect the educational priorities and social norms of its time. The design featured Domestic Science rooms upstairs for girls, while Manual Training facilities for boys were housed below in the enclosed understorey. This gender-segregated structure mirrored the expectations of the era, with each space tailored to the practical skills deemed appropriate for boys and girls.
The building’s function as a training site is still visible in its physical form. Two projecting stove recesses on the northern side serve as clear indicators of its use for cooking classes. In 1978, with the help of a School’s Commission Grant, an Art Room was added to the lower level, further diversifying its educational role.
Architecturally, F Block is considered an excellent example of Departmental design, featuring original casement windows, timber stumps, and those distinctive stove recesses. Its minimal upgrades over time have left it as the most intact original building on the school grounds — a fact recognised by the Heritage Commission.
Today, F Block continues to be a space for hands-on learning and cultural preservation. The upper level houses the school’s historical artefact collection and an instrumental music classroom, while the ground level features a functioning tuckshop and the Art Room — ensuring that creativity, nourishment, and heritage remain central to the school experience.