The start of the Ministry of Education (MOE), and the introduction of "Tomorrow's Schools".
The 1st March roll for 1989 is 1248, with predictions that in 1990 it will peak between 1200 and 1300 with a gradual decrease in 3rd form roll numbers over the next few years.
The building upgrading programme began with painting of B Block, the "Plaza" in the quad and the planting of some trees.
Kristin Holm is selected from lower North island school to attend a two-week science summer school in Canberra, Australia.
In the August holidays, 13 students and staff had a 10-day trip to Australia.
Music:String Orchestra, Concert Band, and Choir.
The Debating Club held a number of debates during the year including one against Fraser HS (Hamilton).
Major production - "The King and I".
Students take part in the annual OPC trip to Turangi
Maori Culture group of 30. This group combined with NPBHS and NPGHS to form "Whanau Te Reo O Taranaki" and were placed 4th in NZ. They won the Taranaki regionals in September.
The Equestrian committee developed a 21 jump cross country course between the Top field and the Omata Road fields to host the Taranaki Secondary Schools one-day event.
The Soccer 1st XI had inter-school games against Hawera HS, Wellington HS(both at home) and Fraser HS (away).
Spotswood College joins the International Student Exchange Programme- "Youth for Understanding" and is keen to participate in the "Sport for Understanding" scheme.
