1980: (Year 21)

  • Administrational changes took place as the "schools within a school" system reverted back to one school with 4 houses- Atkinson, Barrett, Darnell & Richmond.
  • Room A5 set-up as a specialist Physical Education room.
  • On 13th March, the Old Pupil's Association was formed with Patron-Mr. Thomas, Chairman Ross Fraser, and Secretary Adrienne Harris.
  • Summer(March) and winter(late-June) sports exchanges continue with Freyberg HS and Tawa College with Te Awamutu(Rugby) and Glenfield College (North Shore) new ones.
  • Sports teams:- Boys' & Girls' Cricket, Indoor Basketball, and Volleyball; 7 Netball; Rugby; and Soccer. 
  • Music:- The Brass Band and Concert Band had a successful year including the cultural visit to Tawa. The debating trophy was won by Tawa.
  • On 24th March, two bus loads of Geography students left for a 5-day field trip to the Heretaunga Plains, Hawkes Bay. They were billeted by Karamu HS students.
  • On 2nd July there was a 6-day Geography trip to Sydney.
  • On 29th-30th July 24 seventh form students spent a two day visit to Massey University.
  • The Tramping Club has many tramps plus a Snowcraft course.
  • Major production - "Burn-Up".
  • In September Mr. George Procter who was a foundation teacher retired after 21 years on the staff.