top of page
High Endeavour Eke Matauranga school crest with red lion

Spotswood College Alumni Trust

The History (Volleyball)

Award Name:

The History (Volleyball)

Criteria:

Notes:

THE HISTORY
THE BEGINNING:

When Spotswood College opened in 1960, there was no gymnasium built for Physical Education classes or indoor sporting codes. Major fund raising activities took place throughout the 1960’s and on the 11th March, 1970, the gymnasium was opened.(This gymnasium was closed by the Ministry of Education on Wednesday 29th May, 2014). The new gymnasium was opened on Wednesday 18th March, 2020.

Shortly after the opening, weekly Volleyball practises began for both boys’ and girls’ teams. The College has consistently entered teams in local and national tournaments since 1970, and has established a fine reputation. Spotswood College has been consistently ranked in the Top 10 nationally for co-educational high schools for Volleyball success since the late-1980’s.

THE COACHES:

Spotswood College has been lucky to have had some outstanding Volleyball coaches since 1970. These coaches have all contributed towards the success that the various teams and individual players have achieved.

Donated by:

First awarded:

John & Marilyn Kennedy

Girls 1970 (Teaching Staff)

Paul & Robyn Keown

Girls 1971 & 1972 (Teaching Staff)

Dot Andrews

Girls 1973 - 1988 (Teaching Staff)

Craig Phillips

Boys 1977 (Teaching Staff)

Phil Gayton

Boys 1978 – 1996, Junior Girls 1986 – 2022, Senior Girls 1987 – (Teaching Staff)

Antony Joe Senior

Girls 1992 – 1995, Senior Boys 1996 –, Junior Boys 1997 – (Teaching Staff)

Regan Potangaroa

Boys & Girls 1988 - 1990 (Non-Teaching Volunteers)

Peter Terlinden

Boys 1989 – 1995 (Non-Teaching Volunteers)

Dick Borland

Boys 1991 & 1992 (Non-Teaching Volunteers)

Michael Mc Lorinan

Junior Boys 1994 – 1996 (Non-Teaching Volunteers)

Mark Schmidt

Girls 1998 & 1999 (Non-Teaching Volunteers)

Robbie Booth

Boys 1999, Girls 2009 - (Non-Teaching Volunteers)

Paula Koot-Brennen

Girls 2016 - 2019 (Non-Teaching Volunteers)
bottom of page