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Spotswood College
CELEBRATING
YEARS
1960 - 2019
2019
First Principal | 1960 Spotswood Settlement | 1950
Mr A. L, McPhail, M.A
then
now
Current Principal | 2019 Spotswood Aerial Shot | 2015
Nicola Ngarewa, BA, Dip Tchg
Magazine Editorial
This year’s magazine has been put together by a group of dedicated students for the
first time in many years. We have worked together tirelessly and enthusiastically on
Wednesday afternoons to produce what you have in front of you. There has been
some stress, but mostly lots of laughter in the process!
We wish to thank all the staff and students who have contributed articles, photos, and
work towards this edition of the magazine. We really appreciate the time you have put
into them.
Most of all we want to thank Mrs Takarangi and Mr O’Keefe for giving us this
opportunity and for keeping us under control (most of the time!).
We hope you thoroughly enjoying reading this special 60th edition of our school
magazine.
The 2019 Magazine Team
(Left to right): Katie Bell, Liam Houghton, Ella Keating,
Flynn Watson, Justin Swanepoel
COVER: Taken on 11th Dec 2015 by Deane Riddick
EDITOR: Hilary Takarangi & John O’Keefe
PRINT & DESIGN: Razz Print & Design | 16 Molesworth Street, NP | www.razzprint.co.nz
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SPOTSWOOD COLLEGE SCHOOL MAGAZINE | 2019
OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY OUR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
p. 3 p. 26
OUR SPORTING SUCCESSES LEAVERS OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY
p. 65 p. 85
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MAORI: Mrs D Doherty, B Ed (Hons), M Ed (Hons) Psych
Mr M Tuuta-Ransfield, B Tchg Ms V Collett, B Tchg & Learning
STAFF & BOARD OF TRUSTEES MATHEMATICS:
Mrs L Nicholls, B Tchg & Learning
Mrs S Rawlinson, B Ed
Mr L Abrams, HOD, BSc, Dip Tchg Ms T Lovell, B Design, Grad Dip Education
Mrs C Knapton, Asst. HOD, BEng (Hons), PGCE Part-time
BOARD OF TRUSTEES: CAREERS: Mr D Scott, B Ed, Dip Tchg Ms U Watson, B Ed
Chairperson: Mr M Cole Mrs M Bradley (Admin) Dr B Sharma, PhD, MPhil, BSc, Dip Tchg – On leave Ms T Butler, IPS, Post Grad Dip Guid & Couns
Secretary: Mrs A Bovett, MA Mrs W Eynon, Dip Adv CG Mr C Moratti, BE (Hons) Civil, GradDip Tchg Ms G Walton
Mr K Mahu Ms R McGlade, BMS (Hons) Ms M Brockhill
Mr S Parrish COUNSELLING & GUIDANCE:
Mrs M Penno Mrs K Fortune, PhD Ed, M Ed MUSIC: SPORTS:
Ms J Stephens (Staff Representative) Mr W James, BMus, Dip Tchg Mrs L Read, Sports Co-ordinator
Mrs A Underwood (Iwi Representative) DEANS - PASTORAL CARE: Part-time tutors:
Mrs L Whitehead Year 9: Mr D Scott Mr N Lambert TARANAKI ACTIVITY CENTRE:
Ms L Wilkinson (Student Rep) Year 10: Mr W Cribb Mr R Greenfield, BMus, Dip Tchg, Mrs K Eagles, (Director), BA, Dip Tchg
Year 11: Ms J Stephens Mr P Jefferies Mr C Dalliston, B Ed
STAFF: Year 12: Ms T Laurence Mr S Maunder, Mrs K Neale
Principal: Ms N Ngarewa, BA, Dip Tchg Year 13: Ms J Cooper Mr R Wells Ms D O’Donaghue (Teacher Aide)
Deputy Principals: Mr D Shaw, BBS, Dip Tchg; Mrs M Eaton (Teacher Aide)
Mr M Knapton, BSc (Hons), PGCE, Med; DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY: Mr M Robinson (Teacher Aide)
PERFORMING ARTS:
Mr C Lapworth, BA (Hons), Dip Tchg, (Senior Leadership); Ms M Claassens, HOD, Dip Tchg, B Ed (Massey) Miss M Hunneyball, BA (Hons), PGCE
Mrs P Cast, HOD, BA, Dip Tchg, Dip SLT (PG) TECHNOLOGY:
ENGLISH: Mr D Froom, HOD, Adv TC NZCE (Elec), Dip Tchg, Dip Sp
PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
ADMINISTRATION: Mrs P Cast, HOD, BA, Dip Tchg, Dip SLT (PG) Subj (Tech)
Ms T Laurence, HOD, B PE, Dip Tchg
Finance & Admin Mgr: Ms T Eru Ms J Cooper, Asst. HOD, BA, Dip Tchg, Cert TEAL Mr S Houghton, B Ed Tchg (Hons), Dip HSc
Mr A Joe, B Ed, Dip Tchg
Principal’s Secretary: Mrs J Brookes Mr J O’Keefe, B Ed (Hons), Dip Tchg Mr C Lapworth, BA (Hons) Dip Tchg
Mr D Scott, B Ed, Dip Tchg
School Secretary: Mrs T Boschat Ms K Benton B Ed (Hons), Cert. TESOL Mrs D Fraser, Dip HEc, Dip Tchg – On leave
Mr P Gayton, OMNZ, Dip PE, Dip Tchg (Active Movement)
Support Staff: Mrs P Crowe Ms S Julian, BA, Dip PR, Dip Tchg, Dip Media Ms J Brodie, B Des (Hons), Dip Tchg
Mrs S Wuest-Harrop Mrs S Gunn, B Ed, Dip Tchg, Post Grad Dip RTLB Mr G Jolly, TC (Hort), B Resource Studies, Dip Tchg
SCHOOL CHAPLAIN:
Property: Mr D Fox Mrs I Tallott Mrs A Mason (Administration)
ESOL (ENGLISH FOR SPEAKING OF OTHER
Mr M Nield
LANGUAGES):
Mr K Iveson SCIENCE: TEACHER AIDES:
Mrs E Batten Ms K Benton, B Ed (Hons), Cert TESOL
Mrs H Takarangi, HOD, MSc, Dip Tchg Mr H Allan, Ms N Bary, Mr P Batten, Ms T Bezuidenhout,
Mrs S Burton Mr R Moorby, Asst. HOD, BSc, B Soc Sci, Dip Tchg Ms D Chadfield, Mrs A Fox, Ms S Goodwin, Ms R Hirini,
FOOD TECHNOLOGY:
Librarian: Mrs K Oates Mr B Dunnet, BTech (Hons), Dip Bus & Admin, Dip Tchg Ms S Karlsson, Ms T Kearvell, Mrs R Leuthard, Ms M
Mr J Thomas, BA, B Culinary Arts, Masters Professional
Attendance Officer: Ms J Parkinson Mr A Peters, BSc, Dip Tchg McLeman, Mr M Paurini, Mr M Robinson, Mrs C Reidy,
Practice, Grad Dip Tchg
Uniform Manager: Ms J Cooper Ms J Stephens, BSc, Dip Tchg Mr L Sherman, Ms B Swannell, Mrs T Tattersall, Mr J
Mrs K Roach, HOD, Dip Tchg, Dip HSc – On leave
IT Manager Mr C Lapworth Mrs T Rabe, (Lab Technician) Trotter, Mrs M Turner, Mr K Waru, Mrs S Webling, Mr M
IT Technicians: Mr K Hignett GATEWAY/VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS/STAR: Welham, Mrs S Wisnewski, Mrs J Wood
Ms S Smith Mr S Manson, B Ed SOCIAL SCIENCE:
Ms Y Batten Mrs R Cottam Mr G Parr, HOD, B. Soc. Sci, Dip Tchg SPOTSWOOD COLLEGE PARENT/TEACHER
Mrs L Floyd Mr L Whyte, Asst. HOD, Dip Tchg ASSOCIATION:
ART: Ms R Willy, BA, Dip Tchg Chairperson: Ms T Eru
Mr L Upson, HOD, MFA, MA (Hons), Dip Tchg, INTERNATIONAL: Mr B Chapman, BBS, DipTchg Secretary: Ms M Brockhill
Dip Fine Arts Ms N Healy, B Visual Art, Dp Tchg Mr S Johnson, M Ed, BA (History), Dip Tchg
Ms Aly Scott, PrintNZ Trade C, Cert Visual Arts, BFA, Dip Mrs J Wrightson Lean, Administrator, Cert INTESOL Mr R Oldfield, PGCE, BSc (Hons) SCHOOL FOODS MANAGER:
Tchg Ms V Iveson
Ms J Brodie, B Des (Hons), Dip Tchg LANGUAGES: SPECIAL EDUCATION: Assistant: Mrs S Hughes (Terms 1 + 4)
Mrs Anna Scott Ms S de Crevoisier, MA (English), Dip Tchg Mrs L Sole, HOD, B Ed, Dip Tchg
Mrs R Smithers, TJFL Cert, BA Ms J Sampson, HOD, BA, Dip Tchg, Post Grad Specialist
Mrs M Dingle, BB, Dip Tchg Tchg
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STAFF
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Ka nui te mihi aroha ki a koutou katoa intelligence and kindness. Whilst, not all are recognised
Students, staff, whanau and friends. formally at this prize giving, I know that they have all
It is wonderful to be here gathered to celebrate the year progressed so very much, both educationally and socially.
and celebrate our young people their challenges, successes I would like our young people to know that I am proud of
and achievements. each and every one of you. It is important to remember,
2019 has been a busy year with many changes. It is an that no matter what, we celebrate all the achievements
exciting time, as change is the new norm. We have a great of our young people, and support them to be the best
team of educational leaders who have thrived on change that they can be. It is important to keep on learning and
and progress. continue to develop individual talents while learning to
The staff whanau have been focussed on accelerating collaborate with others, problem solve, be self motivated
Back Row: Tamzin Bezuidenhout, Sharon Wisnewski, Ursula Watson, Leonie Sole, Donna Chadfield, Nina Barry, Kylie Waru, Sharon
learning, using current evidence to improve professional and inquisitive.
Rawlinson, Melissa McLeman, Trinity Lovell, Naomi Sangster, Christine Reidy
practise. The Teaching and Learning which we are seeing Sadly, to leave us this year are also some wonderful 5th Row: Roslyn McGlade, Rebecca Willy, Linda Nicholls, Phil Gayton, Reiko Smithers, Lara Read, Jenny Brookes, Tracey Boschat,
at Spotswood College in 2019 and beyond, is a leading teachers - Earlier this year we farewelled Gloria Holland, Angela Mason, Tracy Tattersall, Rochelle Hirini, Suzie Webling
model of future focused education that we can all be proud Debbie Fraser and Katy Roach. At the end of this year we 4th Row: Mitch Bradley, Koulla Benton, Marie Hunneyball, Alyson Scott, Murray Robinson, Jeff Thomas, Clare Knapton, Jessie Brodie,
of. The opportunities being afforded to our learners is of farewell Sabine de Crevoisier and Clare Knapton. These Shayna Smith, Sonia-Wuest Harrop, Katharine Oates, Marian Dingle
the highest quality and is purposefully designed to position staff have developed their leadership skills in our school 3rd Row: Rob Moorby, Kylie Hignett, Ra Cottam, Wendy Eynon, Ben Chapman, Stephanie Julian, Scott Manson, Glenn Jolly, David
our young people to be amongst the shakers, movers, and have given greatly of themselves to the betterment of Giles, Billy Charlton, Antony Joe
creatives, innovators, do-ers and leaders of tomorrow. our school whanau, a huge thank you. 2nd Row: Vikki Corlett, Jenine Parkinson, Jill Cooper, Moss Leauga, Scott Johnson, Brent Dunnet, Roan Oldfield, Wes James, Nick
I am proud and honoured to be able to reiterate that I am A huge acknowledgment also goes to Martyn Knapton, Lambert, Lewis Whyte, Mary Turner, Hamish Allan
Front Row: Julia Stephens, Kiri Fortune, Dave Froom, Chris Lapworth, Martyn Knapton, Paula Cast, Daryn Shaw, Sabine de Crevoisier,
fortunate to be working with some of the best educators who has been a great leader in our school and has made
Hilary Takarangi, Leighton Upson, Pamela Crowe
that I have had the privilege to work alongside. The lifelong memories and friends for countless young people Absent: Tony Peters, Carlin Kumeroa, Link Abrams, Nicola Ngarewa, Cameron Moratti, Darren Scott, Morehu Tuuta-Ransfield,
drive, passion and determination; underpinned by skill, and staff. I would like to publicly thank Martyn and wish Deirdre Doherty, Martie Claassens, Joanna Sampson, Wayne Cribb, Gloria Holland, David Fox, Matt Neild, Gavin Parr, Tracey Eru,
knowledge and empathy, has seen Teaching and Learning him and his whanau all the best in his Principalship at Angie Fox, Sara Karlsson, Lisa Floyd
continue to raise progress and achievement despite the Whakatane High School.
ever changing social, learning and emotional needs that is
an everyday part of our world.
Thank you to the team, who have championed our learning
I would like to conclude by wishing our school leavers
of 2019 all the very best. I would like to thank our Head,
PREFECTS
journey which puts our young people at the centre and the Deputy Head Prefects and student leaders for all you have
community at the heart of everything we do. done for our school whanau this year - what an inspiring
It has been a pleasure to be part of the out-going and new group of young people you are.
BOT. Led by Mike Cole, we have been proactive in setting To all of our school leavers you have all worked so very
clear direction and high expectations, all revolving around hard, and will continue to do so. You are a special group,
quality teaching and learning. who has so much to offer.
To our families and friends, thankyou to all of you for your Remember to show the world you care. Be a thinker.
contributions to the school. The school is certainly better Always work hard. Communicate effectively through any
for having you as part of the school whanau. means possible, and continue to make those meaningful
The most special component of Spotswood College is our connections in order to develop as a unique individual.
young people. Our learners are what makes our school a There are good things waiting for you just around
wonderful place to walk into every day. the corner. So step out with confidence and take new
I look back at what our young people have achieved and opportunities in your stride.
how far they have all come. I want to congratulate all our Keep up the absolutely brilliant work. Keep striving to
wonderful young people for who you are and what you always do your best.
Back row: Tristan Francis, Tane Whitehead, Harry Younger, Roan Upson, Deon Corbett, Luke Cocker, Keegan Joe, Ethan Griffiths,
bring to the whanau of Spotswood College. Ka nui ano te mihi aroha. Chris Hobson, Josh Gilmour, Oliver Scott
I have been incredibly impressed with our young people - Front row: Ezra Munn, Talia Cardie, Phoebe Pepper, Chloe Knight, Gemma Clarges, Larissa Wilkinson, Summah Watarawi-Peka, Unity
your acceptance and embracing of diversity, your empathy, - Nicola Ngarewa Walters, Olivia Whitehead, Tenaya Richardson
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HEAD BOY & GIRL STAFF NEWS
STAFF NEWS very well represented and guided by the wonderful Matua
There’s no doubt that 2019 has been a year of change for Clive Tongaawhikau - for whom we are very grateful.
the entire Spotswood community, particularly the staff.
As well as managing change, staff have been involved with Leighton Upson (HOD Art) was recognised for his amazing
a whole variety of activities outside of their classrooms. artwork at the Wallace Art Awards. These awards are the
Here are some snippets ... longest running and largest annual art awards of their
2019 at Spotswood College has been an action-packed year, Spotswood College has been a crazy adventure full of kind in New Zealand, with a prize value amounting to over
full of change and exciting innovative ideas being brought amazing people, memorable experiences, and most We welcomed some new faces to the staffroom this year $275,000. The six winners receive valuable residencies at
to the school. I have thoroughly enjoyed my final year, importantly fun. 2019 in particular has presented many - Mr Jeff Thomas (Food Technology), Matua Wayne Cribb prestigious institutions in the US, Switzerland, Italy and
getting involved in the school culture and what its had to opportunities I would have never dreamed of. Being Head (Year 10 Dean, Inquiry teacher) and Mr Carlin Kumeroa Russia. Leighton’s piece is entitled Unmapped and is an
offer. Girl and the Board of Trustees student representative has (Social Sciences, Inquiry teacher and PE). oil painting on linen. What an amazing accomplishment,
helped me develop skills that will last a lifetime. Next year Leighton! Well done and we look forward to seeing your
Some highlights from the start of my year have included I will pursue an education at Victoria University studying next piece!
We also farewelled Mrs Gloria Holland as our Director
the first few weeks of school where we planned heaps towards a conjoint degree in Law and Commerce. Being a
of activities and tried to make Spotswood students feel part of the Spotswood College Mooting Team for the past 3 of International Students. Mrs Holland was the Director
happy and comfortable to be at school. These included years has helped me find my passion for law and being able of International Students at Spotswood College for 9 The annual Velo Deus 20 (Bike Gods 20) retro bike race
a giant water-fight, a mini Spotty-idol, and later a social/ to incorporate this learning into my school curriculum years. Gloria had been at school for a number of years was held on Friday March 1st. There were two teams
competitive athletics day which involved all the students. through clubs has been immensely beneficial. Through the in a variety of roles. Who knows how many hours she entered from our Spotswood College Staff. The course ran
The first term made the most of the Summer weather to new curriculum this year I was also able to further follow spent out at the airport either welcoming or farewelling through King and Egmont Streets in the CBD and was not
combine learning with lots of outdoor activities. We also my passion for business through being able to meet with international students! To replace Gloria, Carol Curtin for the faint-hearted! The BMX Bandits managed to take
enjoyed teacher vs students sports competitions at lunch leaders in our community, allowing me to gain an insight arrived in Term 2. Since then, we welcomed Nicola Healy out first place, which everyone was delighted about.
times, and other extra-curricular activities offered like beyond the bricks and mortar of our school. The thought during Term 3 who has come to us from NPBHS. The staff
sports teams, cultural activities, and musical performances. of change can be daunting but I believe that the new and students have made her feel welcome since her arrival.
curriculum at Spotswood College teaches us more than the
Through the mid two-terms was the centre learning contents of our lessons; our personal learning programs
We also farewelled Mr Brian Sowman who has been a part
focus, as students were motivated to gain credits, to help to develop real life skills which can be applied in any
attain their NCEA qualifications and endorsements. field we may choose. of Spotswood College since 1984 as Caretaker. We wish
This was a different experience to anything in the We go to school for an education but after 5 years at him well for his final (second!) retirement!
past as the new curriculum offered provided different Spotswood College I am leaving with so much more. As us
learning opportunities. The whole curriculum was re- Year 13’s get ready to take on the next chapter of our lives A number of staff, along with some of our senior students,
structured, and now allowed students to sit in a whole new the thing I will remember the most is the people. The girls attended the New Plymouth Anzac Day dawn service to
learning environment. Some classes are multi-learning from volleyball and football, the random conversations remember those who have gone before us. Although it was
environments such as PE and Physics, linking the two I’ve had with everyone and anyone, the teachers who an early start, the dawn service is a special time to reflect
subjects together to deepen understandings, and help are honestly pretty funny, and of course our Year 13 and remember.
students gain more credits than before. For me personally, gang and the amazing friendships we have formed. It is
some of the new opportunities that I have been able to the environment that Spotswood College has The annual Te Kahui Whetu Kapa Haka competition was
explore within the curriculum, is sitting University of created that has made it the best 5 years I could
held this year in Hawera. This event is a showcase of the
Canterbury Engineering papers during the numeracy have asked for. It sounds cheesy but Spotswood
period because of the flexible timetable, as well as the has become a second whanau to me. The support Kapa Haka skills and talents of staff from various Taranaki
WITT EE2E engineering programme for three hours every and care that the teachers, as well as our peers show secondary schools. Once again Spotswood College was
Thursday morning. This is just a small part of some of the towards each other is truly special. It is the people that
different opportunities now being offered at Spotswood. have made Spotswood College so unique.
As the end of the year approaches, as a year 13 group we
have planned a few final activities together such as the - Larissa Wilkinson
graduation dinner and a year 13 dance at Spotty Idol. 2019
has been filled with change, and personally I have loved my
final year at school. This makes me reflect on my time here
at Spotswood College, being grateful for my time here, and
thanking everyone on our journey. After thirteen years of
school, 2019 marks the end an era. I wish everyone the best
moving forward!
- Keegan Joe
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Becoming an Ex-Spotswoodian (Alumni)
When you complete your secondary schooling at Spotswood College you become an ex-
spotswoodian and are part of the College’s Alumni. Spotswood College opened in 1960, and
currently there are nearly 20,000 ex-spotswoodians (Alumni).
The word Alumni is used to refer to a group of people who have graduated from a school or
University. Males are referred to Alumnus and Females as Alumna.
Your Alma mater is your old school, college or university. It's generally used as a positive term,
implying reverence and loyalty for the nurturing qualities of the institution. Alma mater comes
from two Latin words meaning "nourishing or bountiful mother."
In 2008, a group of ex-spotswoodians formed the Spotswood College Alumni Trust in order
to keep the alumni up to date with the news and successes of other alumni, and to support
the College, its staff and students in the future. The Trust is a fully registered Charitable Trust
(CC24439).
THERE ARE 3 MAIN METHODS THAT THE TRUST IS USING FOR
COMMUNICATING WITH THE ALUMNI:-
ALUMNI EMAIL NEWSLETTERS:
The Alumni newsletters are emailed out four times per year at the start of each term. The Alumni
encourages all students to register on this database at:
alumni.spotswoodcollege.school.nz
ALUMNI FACEBOOK PAGE:
https://facebook.com/SpotswoodCollegeAlumni/
ALUMNI WEBSITE:
https://www.spotswoodcollegealumni.co.nz
TO CONTACT THE ALUMNI, THE EMAIL ADDRESS IS:-
spotswoodcollegealumni@gmail.com
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JAPAN FOR BEGINNERS EX - STAFF OBITUARIES
In May this year, I had the opportunity to travel to Tokyo Nippon Sports Science University) It is with great sadness that we record the passing of several Nanette was the Costumes team leader for the school’s
with 9 other Physical Education teachers from around Sam Pearson - AIG Director of Sports Marketing Japan former staff members of the College that were very much a major productions.
New Zealand. This amazing trip was organised and funded part of the early development of Spotswood College.
by the Asia New Zealand Foundation - Te Whītau Tūhono. A highlight of the trip was having the opportunity to We extend our deepest sympathy to members of the following Dr. GUY JANSEN MNZM:
The Asia New Zealand Foundation is New Zealand’s introduce some Māori games to students in Japan. We families. Dr. Guy Jansen MNZM passed away in Wellington on his
leading authority on Asia and it provides experiences and taught students in both the high schools we visited. 84th birthday -Tuesday 27th May, 2019.
resources to help New Zealanders build their knowledge, Teaching using Te Reo provided a unique challenge for DON FRANK, MA Guy was a Music teacher at Spotswood College from
skills and confidence to thrive in Asia. us; we had very basic Japanese language skills and the Don Frank who was a Social Studies and Geography 1964-1966 and enthusiastically embraced both curricular
Why Japan? The country is the epicentre of three major students had some English! Luckily fun sounds the same teacher at the College for 28 years (1961-1987) passed away and extra-curricular musical activities. Guy organized and
world sporting events: the Rugby World Cup 2019, Tokyo in any language. at home on Thursday 6th September, 2018 having just conducted groups such as the Orchestra, the Madrigal
2020 Olympics and the World Masters Games 2021. celebrated his 90th birthday. Don made a significant and singers, the Festival Choir and the Massed Choir.
Sport provides a useful context to exchange cultural Following the trip I have been developing resources for committed contribution to Spotswood College. In 1965, Guy was responsible for the Massed Choir
understanding, language and shared experiences. teachers from around New Zealand to use with their He came to Spotswood from Rongotai College(Wellington) recording Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” in the Whiteley
students. in 1961 when Spotswood only had a staff of 19 and 280 3rd Church. This was produced as a 45rpm vinyl record.
During the week long trip, we learnt about the role of and 4th form (Year 9 and 10) students. Another highlight for Guy was taking a group of
sports and recreation in Japan, as well as learning about I am really excited to be able to build on this experience In 1963, Don became HOD of the Social Studies Spotswood College singers to Wellington in 1966 to
the Japan-New Zealand sporting relationship. next year by travelling with Sensei Reiko Smithers and her department and held this position for many years. He was perform on stage in front of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen
Japanese language students when they visit the country in appointed a Deputy Principal in 1976-77, was Senior Master mother.
The week long programme included the following exciting the Term 1 holidays. I am looking forward to seeing Japan of East school 1977-79, was the 4th form Dean in 1980 and
experiences: outside of the big city. the Middle School Administrator from 1981-1987. Guy was visionary and very passionate about young New
Senso-ji temple Asakusa, Tokyo 2020 Games: Key sites, Don also coached College Rugby teams. He took students Zealanders. Throughout the 70’s & 80’s he was the National
Meiji Jingu Shrine, Baseball match Chiba Lotte Marines, - Tracey Laurence on a South Island trip in 1973, and was an active member Officer for Music for the then Department of Education
NZ Embassy Tokyo, Oizumi High School, Grand Sumo of the PTA including its President in 1985. (now the MOE) overseeing music in primary and
tournament, Nippon Sports Science University, Kendo secondary schools. Among some of Guy’s achievements
Workshop, Atsugi - Host city for NZ during Tokyo 2020, ALLAN PURDY Mus.B; L.R.S.M; A.T.C.L were:- In the 1960’s he ran choral courses for secondary
Kita High School, Kodokan: Home of Judo/Judo lesson Allan Purdy who was the Head of the College’s Music school students. In 1979 he founded the New Zealand Youth
Department for 13 years (1970-1982). Allan passed away on Choir. In 1986 he formed the New Zealand Secondary
Tuesday 25th September, 2018 in his 79th year. Students Choir. Guy was the first person to arrange the
Allan made a significant and committed contribution to all New Zealand National Anthem incorporating both Maori
things musical at Spotswood College. and English words.
In addition to teaching his Music classes, Allan also
played a significant part in the various music groups in ANGUS ERUETI
the College including the Orchestra, the Concert Band, It is with sadness that we record the passing of Angus
the Brass Band and the Madrigal group. He prepared Erueti (1962-1965) on Christmas Day, 2018. While a
students for the National Secondary School’s Chamber student at the College Angus was prominent in both
of Music contests along with inter-school productions Athletics and Rugby.
involving Tawa College (Wellington) and Pakuranga College Angus had been the Property Manager/Caretaker of the
(Auckland). Many outstanding musicians were privileged to College since 2003. We extend our deepest sympathy to the
have received the musical knowledge and experience that extended Erueti whanau.
Allan was able to share with them.
MAGGI BELCHER Dip. Phys.Ed
We were also able to hear from the following presenters: NANETTE COOKE PCT, Dip CT The Spotswood College Alumni extends its sincere
Roy Yorke - Secondary School Rugby in Tokyo Nanette Cooke (1984-1993) who passed away at her home condolences to the Belcher family on the passing of Maggi
Callian Scully - JET teacher (The Japan Exchange & in New Plymouth on Friday 5th April, 2019. in New Plymouth on Saturday 9th Novermber, 2019.
Teaching Programme) Nanette was a member of the Commerce department Maggi was an English teacher at Spotswood College from
Ross Aitken - Rugby World Cup Cities and Venues Director staff for 5 years from 1984-1988 then was a Guidance 1974-1977 and during this time was a producer of several
Miyuki Kunio- Japan Paralympics Committee Counsellor from 1989-1993. major productions. Maggi was also a keen poet.
Dr Suiga - Scientific support for Tokyo 2020 (Professor at
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LEARNING ADVISORY CLASS LISTS
JESSIE BRODIE Curren Stinson Tyler Read Hannah Stevens Davanti Ngaia WENDY EYNON
YEAR 9 | 9MAG Timo Stokes Aryssa Robinson Kyna Thornton Hana Ono YEAR 10 | 10PAY
Rylan Allan Jasmine Strijbis Nathan Rowlands-Powell Lachy Goldsack
Grace Bailey Maddi Taylor CAMERON MORATTI McLachlan Smith Justin Goundar
Jaziah Foster HILARY TAKARANGI YEAR 10 | 10MAY Ryan Tompkins Aarron Hedley
Joanne Hatcher GLENN JOLLY YEAR 9 | 9PAG Rosheen Benton Kiralee Willan Jess Henwood
Maurice McCabe YEAR 9 | 9MIY Elliot Alford Jolee Brougham Olivia Wong Too Luanei Ikitau
Finn McDonald Connie Baylis Aayush Chand Matthew Jones-Marks
Chevy Newton-Ngarua Ben Bucksmith Regan Brown Gypsy Edwards GAVIN PARR Nina Lauagiagi
Tori Radonich Joe Cocker Duncan Collins Lachlan Fleming YEAR 10 | 10MOY Jayden Leece
Takoda Spice Ellie Dinnis Lena Fendley Gabriela Fonseca Derek Carter Ari McGlone
Paige Thomas Seth Goble Gracie Hurley Seamus Green Cyrus Davis Charniqua Neill
Shaylecia Thompson Angus Hall Isis Kennard Allie Hart Arman Francis Tangueray Nuku
Trent Tolhopf Kayla Hopkins Clayton Leaf Deakon Hickey Raniera Goff Max Urwin
Kayla Tufuga Josh Houghton Reeve Lister Joel Hodson Jessica Grey Ramani Veepuri
Kaleb Tuuga Bryana Kelly Amelia Meier Emalia Kasperski Nesta Haddon Shaeden Wetere
Swanna Walbrecq Isabel Lindsay Eben Mullin Blaze Kennard Reuben Hansen
Ben McConnell Alazay Ratu-Ormsby Connor Meyburg Riley Hunt CHRIS LAPWORTH
MURRAY ROBINSON Carlani Smith Jamie Spence Leighton Morrison Breana Kaponga YEAR 11 | 11AKAG
YEAR 9 | 9MAY Dylan Tolhopf Lacey Tolhopf Bianca Naidu Jarred Louw Chardae Bunyan
Caitlin Vedder Jessica Proctor Chloe McLeod Shaylee Burleigh
Ellie Barnes CARLIN KUMEROA Wini Rangi Izak Nobbs Shikain Corry
Brodie Chant YEAR 9 | 9MOG LEWIS WHYTE Maddy Shuttleworth Layne Reed Jayden Dravitski
Chloe Clark Alastair Abdulin YEAR 9 | 9PAK Ruby Taylor Olive Stinson Hika Hape
Jordan Cruse Jai Adams Lily Biesiek Dylan Wright Journey Tutaki Taliana Korewha-Tuavao
Ethan Diamond Harry Davies Stan Crawshaw Saean Webb Arata Rangi
Zara Erol-Watt Olive Denton-Woolley Alex Edwards-Carter KATHY OATES Lace Wegman-Hall Jet Toopi
Kyran Fawkner Mya Glennie Jai Hayston Shontasha- Kihoro Eru-Mahu YEAR 10 | 10MIG Jemma White
Noah Fleming Lee Heke Brodie Kane Matthew Jeffrey Cail Edwards Kaitapapa White MOREHU TUUTA-
Yusha Gonzales Treal Niwa Phoenix Kari Sarah Fabish Bridgette Wilson RANSFIELD
Nathan Hockly Aroha Oka Kari-Godsmark Tai Fennell Haziq Zuliskandar YEAR 11 | 11AKAY
Leo Howard Tamika Renata-Richardson Krystel Keinzley Jack Graham Dee Cormack
Travis James Fuschia Sao Tui-Huta Hayden Kinera Mariah Hunter LINK ABRAMS Lucus Dixon-Conroy
Lachlan Kalin Luca Waipouri Oliver McFarlane Annie Jones YEAR 10 | 10PAG Tidaysha Maunsell
Valentina Kokich Jordyn Woods David Riordan Austen McDonald Aisha Campbell Te Ao McGuigan
Max Sowman Miya Roberts Shaydin Millan Daniel Fenwick Alajo-Marie Taha
Denika Webster ROS MCGLADE Seth Tate C’Jay Rogers Kaino Hardgrave Geneviene Whatuira
YEAR 9 | 9MOK Byron Wallace Kohl Spice Juraj Krajci
DARYN SHAW Angelo Botha Gypsy Walker Lestat MacKinnon WES JAMES
YEAR 9 | 9MIG Megan Botha LEIGHTON UPSON Hayden Warren George Mangu YEAR 11 | 11MAG
Connor Ainsworth Lochie Burwell YEAR 9 | 9PAY Tuia Martin Ben Andrews
Charlotte Batchelor Lizzie Butler Seb Blake-Blackburn TONY PETERS Eli Penno Yazmin Andrews
Isaac Beck Ethan Clough Hayleigh Brown YEAR 10 | 10MIY Jesse Potroz Chase Astwood
Chiara Colombo Esther Denholm Luke Davey Ben Beare Summer Price Esther Cocker
Shane Gage Te-Huia Ben Dixon Jahsiah Edwards Deyontae Colvin Chai Ruakere-Forbes Rafael Hancock
Ruby Glennie Toby Elliott Lucas Heggie Tamati Hape Ollie Tarn Joshua Hart
Jacinta Pattison Grace Fearnley Preston Heta Christian Heta Shaun Vairaktaris-Loveridge Miah Hoet
Aston Potae Brayden Ford Keighley Johnston-Soffe Jade James Joshua Makein
Kaleb Potaka Kayla Fowell Imari Kahukura-Noble Taryn Johnson-Coffey LEONIE SOLE/TRINITY Reuben Neilsen
Ruby Ratford Ethan Grocock James Mora Latisha Phillips LOVELL Riley Peters
Ella Ross Jakob Henderson Anahera Pokaiwhenua-Gattsche Renee Priest YEAR 10 | 10PAK Abu Sharique
Jack Skinner Jax Renata-Richardson Blake Pope Koby Reeve Ben Adams Jack Stothard
Daniel Smith Callum Sarsfield Te Rangi Sharon Mishka Rosa Barnabas Astwood
Liam Stothard Cameron Trevathan Isaac Stone Jahquan Ross Nathan Bright ALY SCOTT
Zhyer Walker Matthew Van Beers Cody Sutton Jayden Stephen Eli Butler YEAR 11 | 11MAY
Theo Tamati-Ransom Maddy West Aidan Dalgleish Dean Broad
JEFF THOMAS REBECCA WILLY Courtney Taiapo Rheagan West Jack Hare Nathan Brophy
YEAR 9 | 9MIK YEAR 9 | 9MOY Harper Hine Grace Brown
Angel Gibson Ocean Baylis MARIE HUNNEYBALL Aaron Huitema Bella Harvey-Karen
Tyler Lay Justin Bromwich MARTIE CLAASSENS YEAR 10 | 10MOG Ajana Irving Filoi Ikitau
Jakahn Luke Questana Broughton-Kunaiti YEAR 10 | 10MAG Sienna Benefield Dillan Le Sueur Zach Jordan
Blake Lusk Kanye Brown-Hiha Jack Cawston-Morman Felix Drake Serena McGill Brooke Kennedy
Kenton Macdonald Jezmah Gardiner-Fleming Mia Cruse Nicholas Gallianos Eli McManus Samuel Leece
Ashton Melville Michael Hatcher Mika Doron Rome Gulliver-Mundt Renee Muir Esther Moore
Caitlin Neilsen Ashleigh Hill Jordan Dove Rylee Houghton Tyresse Pryor-Wallis Jalyn Robinson
Lorilee O’Hare Ty Leaf Maree Dove Lundon James Aaron Raymond Bryony Shuttleworth
Dayton Preston Thomas McCabe Molly Dunbar Olly Lambert Manderson Leah Reddick-Thompson Wian Swanepoel
Ritik Raj Shelby Mischeski Riley Kalin Tayne Lewis Jacob Smith
Holly Read Adam Morehu Logan McKinnon Maddie Martin Caleb Standing
Joshua Ruddick DaeDae Patu Kane Probyn Brodee Meyer Jayden Street
Zac Standen Rangi Poi Emily Shaw Jazmine Murray Omi Viner
14 OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY SPOTSWOOD COLLEGE SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2019 15STEPHANIE JULIAN Nadja Tatana Quba Robbie Jacob Black SCOTT JOHNSON URSULA WATSON
YEAR 11 | 11MIG Cassidhe Taylor Shakira Roger Johannes Durrwachter YEAR 13 | 13MOG MANAAKI 2
Scotty Brown Samantha Spence Courtney Edwards Layla Conaglen Aleisha Edwards
Laila Burnnand PAULA CAST Kane Fabish Deon Corbett Max Ford
Annmarie Corbett YEAR 11 | 11PAY DEIRDRE DOHERTY Miles Hawighorst Jeremy Hickling Troy Ford
Teana Foreman Taylor Adlam YEAR 12 | 12MIG Ania Holden Jesse James Ryan Goodwin
Stacey Hayes Jade Bunting Blake Bell Adam McKenzie Jade Luke-Hurley Haare Harris-Hemana
Alexis Hintz Kayi Erol-Watt Vineel Chand Erin Metcalfe Braden Mapley Jahnae Hulena
Kayne Hotter Imogen Eru-Solomon Reza Fahlevy Thomas Parkes Kaia Mead Hunter MacLeod
Bailey King Oliver Hill Nixie Jackson Isadora Resende Oliveira Silva Liam Nicholas Denvyn McLeod
Anisa Macdonald Rockco Lister Emily Law Bernardo Strauch Perrot Zaine Rosa Jakob Pattison
Jackson Magee Kathleen Mangu Toby Penno Jemma Tanner Blake Walters
Rhoda Manukonga Hamish Mortimer Chalice Ratapu-Kahui Sam Tarrant Callum Winstanley SABINE DE CREVOISIER
Tia Moore Sophie Nairn Nico Striegel YEAR 11, 12, 13 FRENCH
Tracey O’Hare Emily Nield Oscar Taylor NICOLA NGAREWA JOHN O’KEEFE Keelin Aspeling
Chelsea Sleep Ella Wildbore Daniel Williamson YEAR 13 | 13 LEADER YEAR 13 | 13PAG Rachael Clarges
Tyrone Whitehead Jack Zimmerman Leo Bennett Caleb Adlam Bonnie Cook
Dalayne Tareha ANTONY JOE Talia Cardie Jaime Bishop Niki Dewar
SUE GUNN YEAR 12 | 12MIK Eugenie Chylek-Peters Seamus Fawkner Eve Dickson
YEAR 11 | 11MOG MARTYN KNAPTON Talia Belk Gemma Clarges Sam Hastings Logan Fawkner
Jasmine Clark YEAR 12 | 12AKAG Mea Brisco Luke Cocker Lauren Helms Tristan Francis
Madison Dombroski Regan Bovey Malina Bromann James Dey Jessie Johnson Heiani Green
Samantha Gallagher Ethan Coward William Dixon-Conroy Ethan Griffiths Kiara McMahon Zsuzsi Hazag
Kane Gordon Heavenlee Edwards Tom Flaig Chris Hobson Erica Vogel Sapphire Hermanns
Tommy Hay-Ward Mal Haika Jade Grey Keegan Joe Blair Walker Yulan Imhasly
Tegan-Marie King Byron Knowles Iain Hannam-Williams Chloe Knight Ella Keating
George Lehrke Waimarama Mahu Darcy Howard-Ross Phoebe Pepper SCOTT MANSON Teal Rogers
Jacky Li Carlin Niwa Jake Larsen Maruata Ngarewa-Cribb YEAR 13 | 13VOC Sam Skinner
Isaac Newey Terryn Pirikahu Todd Parker Tenaya Richardson Estella Durrant-Riddick Shakira Southey
Nikita Perrett Kadeejah Preston Luke Robertson Oliver Scott Neme Faga Justin Swanepoel
Sijenna Poole Rosie Rogers Seth Smith Roan Upson Lucas Foster Tarryn Tyler-Cassatt
Harper Sao Tui-Huta Ruby Rogers Jamie Walsh Summah Watarawi-Peka Josh Gilmour
Kaydee Williams Shakyah Ruakere Devlin Wells-Benton Olivia Whitehead Boston Haddon MARIAN DINGLE
Jesse Zimmerman Star Smith Tane Whitehead Maya Henderson YEAR 11, 12, 13 SPANISH
Tane Southorn SIMON HOUGHTON Larissa Wilkinson Tempany Liumaihetau-Paola Katy Allen
KOULLA BENTON Harmony Vedder YEAR 12 | 12MIY Kelsey Win Jamie McIntyre Rohan Crookbain
YEAR 11 | 11MOY Phoenix Vedder Katie Bell Harry Younger Meli Naborisi Jazz Gallagher
Maraea Brooks Jordan Burling Lavenia Naumotu Grace Glennie
Nikita Davids DAVE FROOM Jazz Chapman MOSS LEAUGA Anna Newton Timothy Hobson
Kate Dickson YEAR 12 | 12MAG Ethan French YEAR 13 | 13MAG Souljah Phillips Megan Jones
Joel Faga Brianna Baker Michael Gibbon Makya Baylis Rosie Ray Waiora Mataa
Cabe Ihaia-Dean Ethan Brown Corban Harker Harlem Burdett Kenzie Schofield Cara Moffitt
Kelley Jeffrey Phoenix Crofskey Meadow Hayman Jai Ferris Destiny Tanatiu Jayde O’Donnell
Shavannah Jordan Ido Doron Liam Houghton Natasha Hapeta Unity Walters Aurelius Openshaw-Klenner
Malakai Latavao Tiana Erueti-Belov Marshall Hutton Reagan Lethbridge Henrique Tzelikis Santinoni Moss Page
Israel Mead Kobi Hislop Ben Manktelow Jessica McGill Izac White Hunter Robinson-Hill
Keisha Morgan Mishyla Hooper Maiah McLean Isaac Rowland Daegan Rose-Love
Elle Sole Nathaniel Kindler Izzy Mustchin Taj Wasim SHARON RAWLINSON Lucy Rowland
Mikaira Solomon Jackson Lee Kaedyn Radonich MANAAKI 1 Bee Tran-Lawrence
Nevaeh Te Huia Sophie McEldowney Katie Stevens SCOTT JOHNSON Amy Cuckow Daisy Valentine
Harish Zuliskandar Luka Meyer YEAR 13 | 13MIG Dylan Goble
Max Valentine LINDA NICHOLLS Ethan Butler Aidan Gray REIKO SMITHERS
ROB MOORBY Poutama Whitinui YEAR 12 | 12MOY Matthew Mahood Tori Hana-Wetere YEAR 11, 12, 13 JAPANESE
YEAR 11 | 11PAG Patch Astwood Ezra Munn Joshua Jury-Thompson Safyre Adshead
Zane Bolton BRENT DUNNET Jaeden Atkinson-Loveridge C J Needs Dylan Miles Rosie Bolger
Amber Dorward YEAR 12 | 12MAY Paige Benfell Josie O’Hare Danny Mould Kohana Clothier
Liam Elliott Rachel Adlam Janelle Boshier Jared Munisamy Isabel Costley
Jordan Foster Kanaan Andrews Maeghan Boshier VIKKI CORLETT Jordyn Munisamy Anton Hutton
Josh Henshilwood-Old Hugh Avery Tyrecce Corrigan-Tuhaka YEAR 13 | 13MIY Amy Parrish Dominic Macdonald
Kayla Houghton Bianca Baker Colman Deller Ben Brown Mitchell Searancke Riley McDonald
Ben Longstaff Tiana Beck Oliver Doole Pipa Clarkson Rikihana Sherry Kaylee O’Donnell
Naomi Lyndsay Corban Churchill Taiki Ito Guilherme Fonseca Lily-Rose Tarr Indigo Remeeus
Teya Mazey Ned Crawshaw Damian Sinclair-King Arron Hockly William Thornton-Pett Amber Robbie
Eli Newton Esmeralda Dalgleish Flynn Watson Callum Law Kade Van der Heyden Cain Simons
Joanna Quirante Finn Heard Yixiang Liu Melakai Williamson-Atkinson Cole Smith
Brodie Sculpher-Perry Sophie Hill BEN CHAPMAN Jared Wood Mitch Snelgrove
Alex Stone Caleb Phillimore YEAR 12 | 12PAY Vaughn Te Huki
Tristan Styles Poppy Richards Jackson Bell Emma Wallace
16 OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY SPOTSWOOD COLLEGE SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2019 17Van der Heyden, Joe, Keegan Merit in Geography
2019 SENIOR ACADEMIC AWARDS Kade, Te Waka Manaaki - Student McMahon, Kiara Merit in Sculpture
Leadership Award Nicholas, Liam Merit in Biology
Wasim, Taj Calculus Scott, Oliver Merit in Art Design
YEAR 11 FIRST IN SUBJECT Music - Equal Whitehead, Olivia Music - Equal Scott, Oliver Merit in Painting
Adshead, Safyre Japanese Hislop, Kobi Physical Education Whitehead, Tane Economics Upson, Roan Merit in Physics
Andrews, Ben Horticulture & Voss Imhasly, Yulan Accounting - Equal Statistics - Equal Walters, Unity Merit in Horticulture
Scholarship 2020 Larsen, Jake Music - Equal Win, Kelsey Media Studies Whitehead, Tane Merit in Accounting
Astwood, Chase Electronics and Control Law, Emily English - Equal Whitehead, Tane Merit in Physics
Astwood, Patch SENIOR E - Numeracy Accounting - Equal YEAR 11 MERIT Younger, Harry Merit in Chemistry
Wood Workshop - Level 1 Manktelow, Ben Mathematics Bolger, Rosie Merit in Japanese
Clarges, Rachael French Moffitt, Cara Economics Cocker, Esther Merit in Science TOP SCHOLAR AWARD - YEAR 11
Painting - Equal Level 2 Accounting - Equal Cormack, Dee Merit in Music This award recognizes the Top 10 Scholar students in Year
Cocker, Esther English & Margaret Hurley Chemistry - Equal & AICA NZ Elliott, Liam Merit in Design & Visual 11 for 2019.
Prize AWARD 2019 in Chemistry Communication
Physical Education Robbie, Quba Music - Equal Erol-Watt, Kayi Merit in Accounting 10th place overall in Year 11 Jayde O’Donnell
Economics Robertson, Luke Drama Hintz, Alexis Merit in Art 9th place overall in Year 11 Samuel Leece
Erol-Watt, Kayi Mathematics Skinner, Sam French and M J HICKEY CUP Leece, Samuel Merit in Geography 8th place overall in Year 11 Kayi Erol-Watt
History - Equal for Excellence in French. Mead, Israel Merit in Design & Visual 7th place overall in Year 11 Bee Tran-Lawrence
Hayes, Stacey Drama - Equal Chemistry - Equal Communication 6th place overall in Year 1 Rosie Bolger
Henshilwood-Old, Josh Geography Photography Peters, Riley Merit in Accounting 5th place overall in Year 11 Alexis Hintz
Hobson, Timothy Spanish - Equal Smith, Cole Electronics & Control Poole, Sijenna Merit in English 4th place overall in Year 11 Brooke Kennedy
Kennedy, Brooke Art - Equal Spence, Samantha Horticulture - Equal & L.A. Quirante, Joanna Merit in Mathematics 3rd place overall in Year 11 Rachael Clarges
Latavao, Malakai Drama - Equal Alexander Agricultural Prize Rowland, Lucy Merit in Accounting 2nd place overall in Year 11 Tarryn Tyler-Cassatt
Li, Jacky Accounting & The Messenger Tanner, Jemma Design - Equal Stothard, Jack Merit in Horticulture
Cup Level 1 Mathematics Te Huki, Vaughn Sculpture Te Huia, Nevaeh Merit in Physical Education The Overall Top Scholar for Academic Excellence and
Mazey, Teya Music Watson, Flynn SENIOR E - Literacy Tyler-Cassatt, Spotswood College Alumni Trust Trophy in YEAR 11
Moore, Tia Design & Visual Whitinui, Poutama Horticulture - Equal Tarryn, Merit in French ranked in First Place for 2019 is:- Esther Cocker
Communication Whitehead,
Neilsen, Reuben History - Equal YEAR 13 FIRST IN SUBJECT Tyrone, Merit in Economics TOP SCHOLAR AWARD - YEAR 12
Page, Moss Metal Workshop Chylek-Peters, Eugenie Photography - & IN FOCUS This award recognizes the Top 10 Scholar students in Year
Photography Cup & Photolife YEAR 12 MERIT 12 for 2019
Quirante, Joanna Science & The Patricia Doyle
Memorial Cup Science Level 1 Camera Award 2019 Bell, Katie Merit in Geography
Stone, Alex Art - Equal Art Design - Equal Bell, Katie Merit in Photography 10th place overall in Year 12 Oliver Doole
Tran-Lawrence, Bee Spanish - Equal Sculpture Clothier, Kohana Merit in Media Studies 9th place overall in Year 12 Kohana Clothier
Tyler-Cassatt, Tarryn History - Equal Clarges, Gemma Painting Crookbain, Rohan Merit in Psychology 8th place overall in Year 12 Zsuzsi Hazag
Faga, Neme Horticulture Gallagher, Jazz Merit in Drama 7th place overall in Year 12 Rohan Crookbain
YEAR 12 FIRST IN SUBJECT Hermanns, Sapphire Music - Equal Hazag, Zsuzsi Merit in French 6th place overall in Year 12 Esmeralda Dalgleish
Bell, Blake Design & Visual Hobson, Chris Drama Hislop, Kobi Merit in Biology 5th place overall in Year 12 Yulan Imhasly
Communication Joe, Keegan Physics & the NZ Institute of Howard-Ross Darcy, Merit in Physical Education 4th place overall in Year 12 Cara Moffitt
Bell, Katie Hospitality and Hospitality Physics Price 2019 & Imhasly, Yulan Merit in English 3rd place overall in Year 12 Sam Skinner
Trophy Messenger Cup Imhasly, Yulan Merit in Economics
Corrigan-Tuhaka Tyrecce, SENIOR E - Life for Excellence in Calculus Imhasly, Yulan Merit in Calculus - Level 3 Joint Winners of the Overall Top Scholar for Academic
Skills Law, Callum Accounting Jones, Megan Merit in Spanish Excellence and Spotswood College Alumni Trust Trophy in
Clothier, Kohana Japanese Munn Ezra Music - Level 2 McDonald, Riley Merit in Japanese YEAR 12 ranked in First Place for 2019 are:-
Dalgleish, Esmeralda Design - Equal Naborisi, Meli Physical Education & The Phil McDonald, Riley Merit in Mathematics Ido Doron & Emily Law
Painting - Equal Gayton Cup for Excellence in Ngarewa-Cribb,
Doole, Oliver Design - Equal Level 3 Physical Education Maruata Merit in Psychology - Level 3 SPECIAL AWARDS
Doron, Ido English - Equal O’Hare, Josie Psychology Parker, Todd Merit in Design & Visual Kapa Haka
Biology Schofield, Kenzie Art Design - Equal Communication Te Kura Tuarua O Ngāmotu ‘Tāonga ā Whaitata’
Chemistry - Equal Scott, Oliver Design & Visual Penno, Toby Merit in Sculpture Waimarama Mahu
Physics Communication Skinner, Sam Merit in Physics Tāonga ā Whaitata ‘Tuatahi’ Lead Kāea (Male)
Geography Upson, Roan Biology & the A & M Skinner, Sam Merit in Calculus - Level 3 Byron Knowles
Music - Equal Hutchinson Tray Te Huki, Vaughn Merit in Painting Te Kura Tuarua Ngāmotu ‘Reo Rangitira’
Statistics - Equal Level 3 Chemistry & the John Doyle (feathered Taiāha) Ezra Munn
YEAR 13 MERIT
Gallagher, Jazz Media Studies Memorial Cup for
Gibbon, Michael Psychology Ashworth, Felix Merit in Drama He Tohu Rangatiratanga Byron Knowles
Outstanding
Glennie, Grace Spanish Bennett, Leo Merit in Media Studies
Commitment &
Maori Art Clarkson, Pipa Merit in Drama PERFORMING ARTS / SPEECH & GATEWAY
Achievement in Chemistry
Hazag, Zsuzsi Design - Equal Year 13. Winner of the
Cocker, Luke Merit in Physical Education AWARDS
Heard, Finn Metal Workshop & Weldwell Francis, Tristan Merit in Physics
AICA NZ AWARD 2019
Francis, Tristan Merit in Music DRAMA
Trophy in Chemistry Year 13.
Joe, Keegan Merit in Economics Waitere Family Cup – This award is for Most Improved
Geography
18 OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY SPOTSWOOD COLLEGE SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2019 19Senior Drama Student/s. a conscientious attitude and who improved their
The cup is awarded to Nathaniel Kindler understanding of Physics throughout the year.
Tristan Francis
New Plymouth Little Theatre Cup for Best Stage
Performance of the Year Iain Hannam-Williams “The Harry Duynhoven Award”, in Technology with Design
Visual Communication. Ben Andrews
Liz Murray Cup for contribution to Drama
Jazz Gallagher Spotswood College P.T.A. Prize for the Head Girl and
MUSIC Board of Trustees Award for Service to the School
Howard Music Trophy for general excellence in Larissa Wilkinson
Academic Music and Band participation.
Caleb Adlam Spotswood College P.T.A. Prize for the Head Boy and
Board of Trustees Award for Service to the School
Joy Rookes Trophy - Original Composition Keegan Joe
for “Hear Me Say” Caleb Adlam
Board of Trustees Award for Service to the School
The Paul Emo Memorial Award for a senior musician Deputy Head Girls’ Tenaya Richardson
in the Jazz or Concert Band who shows commitment, Olivia Whitehead
leadership and musicianship
Arron Hockly Board of Trustees Award for Service to the School Dux, Roan Upson Proxime Accessit: Tane Whitehead
Deputy Head Boys’
The Peter Jefferies - Lyric Writing Award Luke Cocker
for “Waiting for Life” Arron Hockly Tane Whitehead
Roan Upson
2019 SENIOR SPORTS AWARDS
The Senior Bandboosters Award for the best Band person Harry Younger
demonstrating commitment, attitude and attendance
Isaac Rowland B.O.T. Student Representative COACHES / MANAGERS Talia Cardie
Larissa Wilkinson Chloe Knight
SPEECH AWARDS Spotswood College “prefects award” BADMINTON Trent Riddick
Kyle Gilmour Memorial Award for Public Speaking - Joint Sam Skinner HOCKEY
Joshua Gilmour
Winners
BASKETBALL
Link Abrams Jesse Johnson
Maruata Ngarewa-Cribb PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS
Cameron Moratti
Larissa Wilkinson The YMCA excellence in youth leadership award
Josh Reeve VOLLEYBALL Meli Naborisi
Ethan Griffiths
First in Senior Speech - Joint Winners Marjan van Paassen Memorial award for
VOLLEYBALL / BEACH VOLLEYBALL SPOTSWOOD VOLLEYBALL CLUB TROPHY
Larissa Wilkinson “Enthusiasm about learning”
Antony Joe (Coaching/Managing Girls’ Volley)
Ethan Griffiths Roan Upson
Phil Gayton Mishka Rosa
Paula Koot-Brennan
The Michele Fitzpatrick Senior Cup for Excellence in The Joe Greenwood Memorial Prize for school service.
Robbie Booth TOUCH RUGBY
Tane Whitehead
Speech in International Languages Tane Whitehead
Aryssa Robinson
Katy Allen
FOOTBALL/SOOCER
Billy Charlton
The Emily Cannell Memorial Cup
Scott Johnson FOOTBALL
Kobi Hislop
GATEWAY This is an award to celebrate excellence in achievement
Brent Dunnet Riley Peters
The Outstanding Year 12 Gateway Student Trophy 2019 and will be awarded to a student who has used their all
Neil Penno Toby Penno
Jake Larsen round talents in making a significant contribution to the
life of the school. BADMINTON
Taj Wasim
HOCKEY Kris Gilmour
The Most Outstanding Gateway Student of the Year Keegan Joe Arron Hockly
Trophy 2019 Josh Gilmour
NETBALL Tracey Eru
Melissa Long Memorial Trophy INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS
Stephanie Julian
The BEVERLEY McLEAN Gateway Trophy 2019 - For Bee Tran-Lawrence
consistently displaying a conscientious attitude throughout The R.s.a. - Dr. George Thompson Award ATHLETICS
RUGBY Kevin Walden
the year Nixie Jackson Larissa Wilkinson Junior Girls’ Champion
Tamati Neho
Ngati Te Whiti Hapu Award (Ashleigh Pearce Trophy 2011)
Jai Huta
SPECIAL SUBJECT AWARDS Tane Whitehead Tamika Renata-Richardson
Lara Read
Harry M Bacon Memorial Award The Proxime Accessit Cup
Best Allround Promise in the Arts Tane Whitehead Junior Boys’ Champion Elliot Alford
STUDENT SERVICE TO SPORT
Larissa Wilkinson The Dux Cup (Aderman Trophy) Of The School
(Coaching / Managing / Refereeing)
2019 & A L Mcphail Scholarship Medal Intermediate Girls’ Champion
The Ian Gabites Physics Award Roan Upson (Kirsten Hasell Trophy 2011)
NETBALL
Mishka Rosa
Awarded to a student for consistently displaying The Argyle Schoolwear Scholarship Prize Esther Cocker
Unity Walters
Roan Upson
20 OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY SPOTSWOOD COLLEGE SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2019 21BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Intermediate Boys’ Champion The Anne-Marie & Beatrice Petty Cup for Lovegrove Cup Year 9 Player Of The Year (2010) Matthew Coleman Trophy For The Most Improved Senior
(Blair Telford Trophy 2011) Junior Girls’ Beach Volleyball Player Of The Year (2014) Kayla Tufuga Boys’ Player (1990) Meli Naborisi
Hika Hape Summer Price
Shanice Eru-Solomon Trophy For Most Conscientious Year Buzz The Butcher Cup For Junior Girls’ Year 9 Volleyball
Senior Girls’ Champion The Libby Houghton Cup For Most Improved 10 Player Mika Doron Player Of The Year (2010) Isabel Lindsay
(Hazel Robertson Trophy 2002) Junior Boys’ Beach Volleyball Player Of The Year (2016)
Maruata Ngarewa-Cribb Justin Goundar Carter Cup Most Outstanding Junior Netball Player (2008) Debbie Richardson Trophy For Junior Girls’ Player Of The
Jordyn Woods Year (1990) Mishka Rosa
Senior Boys’ Champion The Faris Petty Cup For
(Amaddinah Trophy 2010) Junior Boys’ Beach Volleyball Player Of The Year (2014) Gaby Cole Trophy For Most Conscientious Senior Andrew Russell Trophy For Junior Boys’ Player Of The Year
Izac White Rylee Houghton Development Player (2017) Carlani Smith (1990) Juraj Krajci
TENNIS Phillipa Soulsby Cup For Senior Girls’ Player Of The Year The Rocks Urenui Trophy For Most Improved Senior Wilson Trophy For Senior Girls’ Player Of The Year (1984)
Matt Cooper Trophy For Junior Girls’ (2001) Esther Cocker Development Player (2017) Ellie Dinnis Tracey O’hare
Tennis Champion (1996) No Award
The Houghton Family Cup For Most Improved Britz NZ Trophy For Senior Development Player Of The Antony Joe Trophy For Senior Boys’ Player Of The Year
James Beggs Memorial Trophy For Junior Boys’ Senior Boys’ Beach Volleyball Player Of The Year (2016) Year (2017) Gemma Clarges (1990) Keegan Joe
Tennis Champion (1996) Tyler Lay Drae Price
Eru Trophy For Most Conscientious Senior ‘A’ Player (2017) ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES
Lorraine Lovell Challenge Trophy For Senior Girls’ Jared Wilson Cup For Senior Boys’ Player Of The Year Imogen Eru-Solomon Jody Sanson Trophy –
Tennis Champion (1970) Cara Moffitt (2002) Keegan Joe For Effort And Achievement By A Female Athlete With A
Simply Blooming Florist Cup Senior Netball Most Disability (2011) Tegan-Marie King
John Lawton Memorial Cup For Senior Boys’ Improved Player (2010) Waimarama Mahu
Tennis Champion (1978) Oliver Hill FOOTBALL/SOCCER James Hoffman Trophy –
Premier Women’s Soccer Award For Leadership & L J Trophy For Senior Player Of The Year (1984) For Effort And Achievement By A Male Athlete With A
Commitment (1994) Sophie Hill Emily Law Disability (2011) Jackson Magee
INDIVIDUAL CODE AWARDS
Lisa Roper Trophy For Desire To Achieve In Womens’ Tracey Eru Trophy For Most Outstanding Senior Player PRESTEGIOUS AWARDS
BADMINTON Soccer (1994) Zara Erol-Watt Jamie Walsh Junior Sportswoman Of The Year
The Koot Family Cup For Senior Girls’ The Mandy McGregor Trophy (2011)
Badminton Player of the Year (2016) Football Cup For Most Improved Male Player Of The Year RUGBY Zara Erol-Watt
Shavannah Jordan (2006) Tyrone Whitehead McCall Trophy For Most Dedicated Year 10 Player
(1994) Aarron Hedley / Shaydin Millan Junior Sportsman Of The Year
The Trent Riddick Cup for Senior Boys’ Football Cup For Male Player Of The Year (2006) Joshua Houghton
Badminton Player of the Year (2011) Riley Peters TWT Trophy For Best & Fairest Senior Player (2006)
Taj Wasim Meli Naborisi The Barnett Bond Trophy (2011)
The Birkett Family Trophy Captain Boys’ 1St XI (2014) Rylee Houghton
BASKETBALL Kobi Hislop 1st XV Rugby Trophy For The Best All-Round Team
The Mayhead Family Trophy for Junior Girls’ HOCKEY Member (1981) Gareth Hoet Senior Sportswoman Of The Year
Player of the Year (2011) D C Andrews Trophy For The Most Dedicated Erin Metcalfe
Ashleigh Hill Dedicated Female Hockey Player (1995) Alan Millward Memorial Cup For The Heelan Tompkins Trophy (2011)
Cassidhe Taylor Most Improved 1st XV Rugby Player (2002) Darcy Howard-Ross
The Paurini Family Trophy for Junior Boys’ Joel Faga
Player of the Year (2011) John Lucas Award For Most Improved Boys’ Hockey Player Senior Sportsman Of The Year
` Lucas Heggie (1987) Stan Crawshaw Tony Stuthridge Memorial Trophy For The Dillon Boucher Trophy
Luca Waipouri Most Conscientious 1st XV Rugby Team Member (1987) Keegan Joe
Julian Family Trophy For Most Commitment To Boys’ Arron Hockly
Senior Girls’ Best Player (1980) Hockey (2004) Joshua Gilmour Trina Cowley Trophy for Sporting Excellence (1993)
Tenaya Richardson Thomson Cup & Spotswood United RFC Miniature For Tane Whitehead
Captain of the 1st XV (1980)
Senior Boys’ Player of the Year (1986) LIFE SAVING Tane Whitehead Sports Team Of The Year
Zaine Rosa John Bell Memorial Cup for Improvement in Life Saving Nick Banks Trophy (1999)
(1974) Erin Metcalfe VOLLEYBALL Senior Boys’ Beach Volleyball (Keegan Joe and
YMCA Excellence in Basketball Award (2014) Jackson Trophy For Most Improved Junior Girls’ Player Meli Naborisi)
Keegan Joe (1990) Jessica Proctor
(This award is in recognition of EXCEPTIONAL TEAM NETBALL
WORK in the sport of basketball. This recipient is Rhys Williams Trophy For Most Improved Junior Boys’ Sportsperson Of The Year Keegan Joe
recognised as a motivational team member, a coach and Talo-Manu Netball Trophy For Services In Coaching To Player (1990) Shaeden Wetere Donated By The Hale Family (1987)
a positive role model. The Recipient can be a senior or Netball Mishka Rosa
junior, a male or a female player). Brodie Cup For The Most Improved Senior Girls’ Player
Morrison Trophy For Most Improved Year 9 Netball Player (1979) Amber Robbie
(1979) Caitlin Vedder
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1. Sports Excellence - Tane Whitehead | 2. Senior Sportsman of the Year - Keegan Joe | 3. Junior Sportswoman of the Year -
Zara Erol-Watt | 4. Sportsperson of the Year - Keegan Joe | 5. Team of the Year - Senior Boys’ Beach Volleyball Team - Keegan Joe
and Meli Naborisi | 6. Junior Sportsman of the Year - Riley Houghton and Josh Houghton | 7. Senior Sportswoman of the Year -
Erin Metcalfe and Darcy Howard-Ross
24 OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY SPOTSWOOD COLLEGE SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2019 25GATEWAY
OUR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
26 SPOTSWOOD COLLEGE SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2019 27VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS
“Te Waka Huarahi - Making a Difference”
The Vocational Pathways Department was again a hive participate in a variety of Trades Academy and 3+2 (year
of activity, opportunity and excitement in 2019. With the 13) courses at WITT. These Secondary Tertiary courses
new school changes focussing on student centred learning allow students to learn in an adult environment, using
and innovation the department was well prepared to meet industry standard equipment and technology, while gaining
its goals and aspirations of offering students real world, excellent qualifications and furthering their skills in a
engaging and contextualised work experience and skill chosen industry area. Spotswood students excelled in
development. these exciting courses with the following students being
rewarded for their efforts.
These opportunities again come in many forms. The main Ella Keating: Winner of the Restaurant Service Mocktail
forum for such career pathway development was through competition.
Gateway, STAR courses and the more recently introduced Ben Andrews: Most Improved Mechanical Engineering
Trades Academy courses run in conjunction with WITT. Level 2
We had over 90 successful Gateway placements in Tracey O’Hare: Most Improved Sport and Fitness
2019, ranging anywhere from veterinary to hospitality, Blake Bell: Most Improved Electrical
hairdressing, construction, design and agriculture. You Chelsea Sleep: Most Improved Hairdressing
name it, we more then likely offered it. Such success in Cole Smith: Top Student Restaurant Service
this fantastic programme of learning is made possible Courtney Edwards: Top Student Beauty & Make Up
due to the support of our whole community. Without Artistry
BP CHALLENGE
motivated students, supportive whanau and well-founded
relationships with many local employers across a range Vocational Pathways students are engaged in shaping their
of industry areas our Gateway courses would not be the own futures. They are supported to be creative in setting
success they continue to be. We extend a BIG thanks to their personal goals and the ways in which they will reach
everyone involved. them. Our students have been very reflective this year
A group of 30 Year 9 and 10 students had the opportunity of us were better at this than others!! Hint: Don’t bid and understand the importance of developing themselves
to attend the BP Business Challenge at the Plymouth Hotel against your own team if you want a bargain!! Our end of year Gateway celebration gave us the to be life long learners who can adapt to the needs of the
for three days with other Taranaki high schools students opportunity to present the following awards. community and its work force.
and we were a little apprehensive about what it would be Day 3, straight to the ballroom on the final day all dressed
like. to impress - real deal business people ready to present Year 12 Gateway Student of the Year: Jake Larsen On a staffing front we welcomed Mrs. Lisa Floyd to the
all of our hard work to a variety of judges from the Year 13 Gateway Student of the Year: Josh Gilmour team. Her role is a broad one that covers all areas of
Day 1, we arrived and had no idea where to go but ended community. The rush was on - deadlines took on a new Beverley McLean Gateway Trophy: Nixie Jackson Vocational Education administration. Coupled with Ra
up in the ballroom, very cool. We were welcomed and meaning as judging time loomed. Finally dragons den time Anne Wilson Entrepreneur of the Year: Vana Hislop Cottam, our specialised Gateway coordinator, the office
mixed in groups with students from all of the five schools arrived and nerves settled as we had to present to five is one of high productivity and positive relationships with
and after some introductory time & fun set about an different judges. STAR (Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource) courses our akonga, families, caregivers and the wider school
activity to upcycle some old tyres. Some very interesting were again popular and aimed at students who wanted to community.
ideas emerged such as an igloo for homeless people and a A number of Spotswood students collected a variety develop career and workplace skills and knowledge that
very sturdy phone case. AND lunch was provided - pretty of awards including the CEO (Grace) of the Winning could be added to their personal kete of transferable skills. Our year in the Vocational Pathways department has been
impressive for a bunch of hungry teenagers. Company to the student who emerged over the three days These interactive courses were often run in conjunction very rewarding. Being able to see students reach their
as a bit a business whizz (Wini). Special mention was made with private Industry Training Organisations (ITO) and individual potential is very encouraging and there again
Day 2 and we arrived already excited because we knew by judges of Mika who arrived late into the programme offered practical and group based learning where the has been a lot of proud moments throughout the school
what we were going to be doing. In our team we were to on Day 2 and proceeded to become CEO of a struggling students were challenged in relating the learning activities year. Being flexible, collaborative and inquiring in our team
innovate an everyday & hopefully useful product to present company and guide them to second place - what a feat!! BP to their work placement or future pathway. Courses approach has allowed us to offer students with new, unique
to the judges at the end of the three days. Financials, Challenge was certainly an experience like no other so far included First Aid, Barista, Chainsaw, Heights Safety, and rewarding real world opportunities.
Marketing, Product Development, Branding, Logos - and a few students thought they were now ready to take the Risk Analysis, Fire Responder, Forklift, Drug and Alcohol We look forward to another busy and exciting year in 2020
suddenly we were a buzzing room of entrepreneurs. My business world by storm. We said goodbye to all of the new Awareness, Liquor Control Licences, Customer Service and and encourage students to challenge themselves to become
group came up with a hoodie that makes you happy; it people we met and clambered on board to journey back to many more. the best they can, to reach their goals and be proud of their
had a heart rate and pulse reader with a hand warmer school wishing this was not at an end. It is fair to say that some of our senior students have individual achievements.
inside the pocket. One of the highlights of this day was the fantastic looking CV’s that include a range of references, Set yourself goals, reflect on them often and take
auction to buy our real estate where we could spend the certificates, qualifications and work experience records. advantage of the opportunities presented to you.
money we had earned at various stages of the day - some Maddy Shuttleworth Year 10 A number of students also picked up part time paid Challenge yourself. Your senior school years will be
employment through their new connections and at engaging, exciting and rewarding if you make the most of
the time of writing other students are in the throws of them. “Why come this far to only come this far”.
finalising jobs, apprenticeships and tertiary study.
We also had a healthy number of students successfully - Scott Manson | HOD
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