Some sign that the building programme is coming to an end. A Music suite and office administration is set down for 1973.

February: Plans finalised and tenders called for building of B Block extension.

Enrolments for 1973 are down.

Musical: Brass Band, Orchestra, Madrigal Singers all active.

Senior & Junior Debating Clubs continue. The seniors beat Te Awamutu and Tawa Colleges and the Cup for the best speaker went to Malcolm Giles.

The Catamaran Club now possesses two eleven foot cataramans suitably named McPhail's Navy One and Two.

Tramping Club enjoy a range of excursions.

On 29th August, 29 students and staff embark on the annual South Island tour.

Sports teams: Basketball; Cricket; Hockey, Netball; Rugby; Soccer; Softball; and Volleyball.

The Rugby First XV beat F.D.M.C. for the first time 9-3.

Inter school games; Cricket vs Tawa at Pukekura Park, with Netball and  Rugby vs Freyberg at Spotswood.

Students enrolled this year will present for six subject at the School Certificate level in the fifth form.

Duke of Edinburgh Award - 15 Bronze, 6 Silver and 3 Gold awards