Spotswood College
Encyclopedia
Spotswood College is a decile 5 Co-educational school in Spotswood
, a suburb of New Plymouth
, New Zealand
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It is currently New Plymouth's only co-educational secondary school, with around 1030 students. The college has a rich multi-cultural student body and modern facilities for staff and students.
Some of the more unique features of Spotswood College include its Beach Volleyball Arena, Horticultural facilities, Music department complete with recording facilities, and highly rated Special Education department.
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A 50th jubilee celebration was held during Easter weekend 2010 at the school and the TSB Stadium in New Plymouth. The three day celebration, opened by New Plymouth MP Jonathan Young
, was attended by over 800 guests from around the world and included sporting and social events.
Spotswood, New Zealand
Spotswood is a suburb of New Plymouth in the Taranaki Region of New Zealand. It is located to the west of the city centre. The population was 2,010 in the 2006 Census, an increase of 27 from 2001.-Education:...
, a suburb of New Plymouth
New Plymouth
New Plymouth is the major city of the Taranaki Region on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is named after Plymouth, Devon, England, from where the first English settlers migrated....
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
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It is currently New Plymouth's only co-educational secondary school, with around 1030 students. The college has a rich multi-cultural student body and modern facilities for staff and students.
Some of the more unique features of Spotswood College include its Beach Volleyball Arena, Horticultural facilities, Music department complete with recording facilities, and highly rated Special Education department.
College Principals
- Mr A. McPhail (1960 - 1977)
- Mr E. Thomas (1978 - 1987)
- Mr B. Finch (1987 - 2002)
- Mr G. McFadyen (2003 - 2009)
- Mr M. Bowden (2010 - Present)
Houses
Spotswood College currently has four houses, named after original settlers of New PlymouthNew Plymouth
New Plymouth is the major city of the Taranaki Region on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is named after Plymouth, Devon, England, from where the first English settlers migrated....
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- Darnell - Red
- Atkinson - Yellow
- Barrett - Blue
- Richmond - Green
Recent Events
The school is the sole Co-Educational Secondary School in New Plymouth, and has a roll of over 1000 students.A 50th jubilee celebration was held during Easter weekend 2010 at the school and the TSB Stadium in New Plymouth. The three day celebration, opened by New Plymouth MP Jonathan Young
Jonathan Young (New Zealand)
Jonathan Young is a National Party Member of the New Zealand House of Representatives for New Plymouth. He was first elected in the 2008 general election, with the country's smallest election night majority.-Early years:...
, was attended by over 800 guests from around the world and included sporting and social events.