1978: (Year 19)

  • Mr. Evan Thomas commences as the second Principal of Spotswood. He was a Deputy Principal at Te Awamutu College.
  • The roll drops to 1268 so the NPHSB withdraws the zoning for enrolment policy introduced two years earlier.
  • Some minor concessions made to the 7th form uniform.
  • Students again experience OPC and the Spirit of Adventure.
  • Debating team defeats Tawa and Vicki Fairley wins the cup for best speech.
  • Interact Club and Duke of Edinburgh award scheme active.
  • Cricket inter-school fixtures with Freyberg HS(away) and Tawa College(Pukekura Park) continue winning both. Against Freyberg, Kevin Angland bowling took 4 wickets for 47 and 6 wickets for 9.
  • The Cycling team enters the Sir Bernard Fergusson time trials in Levin.
  • Netball, Rugby and Soccer fixtures against Freyberg and Tawa.
  • Music:- Brass Band, Concert Band, Orchestra and Madrigal Singers all had a successful year.