Sixth Form Certificate is the sole national award for sixth form students. The University Entrance examination ceased in 1985.
The Interact Club had a good turn out and participated in several fund raising activities.
Spotswood raises close to $3000 for World Vision:40-hour famine.
I.S.C.F. is active with 20 members.
20th March:- Sixth form student Helen Barrett swam Cook Strait (26-30km) from south to north in 6 hours 34 minutes the second fastest time ever swum by a woman.
42 students take part in the annual OPC trip to Turangi
26th March: Miss Grant & Mr. Gayton complete a summit climb of Mt.Egmont with 19 senior students.
Kyle Beggs attends the Spirit of Adventure course.
The Senior Thursday afternoon programme "Newspaper" options class interviewed the Prime Minister Rt.Hon David Lange.
Music:-Choir(37), Band(32) and a small Orchestra all had another eventful year.
The Debating Club was active particularly the junior and intermediate teams.
The annual Cultural exchange with Tawa was cancelled.
Maori Culture group has 19 members.
Summer sports exchange in Cricket and Tennis with Tawa was held.
