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.