Mr JG Denniston was Housemaster in 1924 and it was then that it reverted to Condell’s House. This continued when Mr Jenkins returned from 1925–1932. However, by the end of 1932, the effects of another economic depression caused the boarding roll to decrease, so once again Condell’s House doors closed and the boys were distributed among the other boarding Houses. By 1935, it was necessary to establish a dayboy Waiting House and these boys were given rooms in the old Condell’s House. This situation continued until 1939 when Condell’s House reopened with its original name as a dayboy House, with Mr TWC Tothill as Housemaster. The House flourished under his guidance, retaining a level of achievement that it had enjoyed as a boarding House. In August 1954, the College Office moved to the part of the House previously occupied by Mr Tothill, who moved to his new home in Halswell. This enabled the old College Office to be demolished to allow for the building of Richards House. In December 1954, Mr Tothill retired after 14 years of service to the boys. Mr DJR Cooke became the next Housemaster, serving from 1955–1959. During the final term of 1959, the residential part of Condell’s had considerable alterations to enable a new dayboy House, Corfe, to open in 1960. The prefects’ study and House library were relocated to what was Mr Cooke’s old house, and the upstairs was converted into a biology laboratory.
Mr JHN Pine took over as Housemaster of Condell’s in 1960 and further renovations took place during his term. New showers and improved changing facilities were fitted and the senior study was remodelled. After five years, Mr Pine moved to School House, when Mr DG Hamilton took over as Housemaster of Condell’s. Academic honours were notable during his term, with six university scholarships gained in 1967. Unfortunately, Mr Hamilton’s term was also only five years, after which time he moved across The Quad to Jacobs. Mr PD Barton succeeded Mr Hamilton in 1970. During the 1970s, major restructuring of the building took place. Corfe House was relocated on the first floor of the building, leaving Condell’s on the ground floor. The alterations included a new shower block, a new locker room and additional study space. The House continued to compete with distinction in many interhouse competitions, and several Condellians maintained the tradition of academic excellence. C Stewart became the Housemaster in 1981 and was succeeded by PW Duggan in 1997. Tony O’Connor was Housemaster from 2015– 2019, and Alex Robertson was appointed Housemaster in Term 4, 2019. At the start of Term 2, 2001, Condell’s moved from The Quad to new premises in Gloucester Street.
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