Spotswood College Events

Breakthru are a dynamic group of Spotswood College students — Malachi Kirk, Levi Bines, Dom Ridout, and Frauline Mula — who are ready to make their mark on the local music scene.

Their debut single, “Who You Are,” drops TODAY at 11am showcasing their powerful sound and authentic style. With driving rhythms, bold vocals, and a message that hits home, Breakthru are all about energy and expression.

Don’t miss their release show at NXTGEN tonight — it’s the perfect chance to support homegrown talent and experience the start of something big.

BREAKTHRU Debut Single Release on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Youtube Music.

Song: "Who You Are"
Date: Friday 7th August 2026 at 11am
Release Show: NXTGEN @ 7pm $10 entry
Venue: Asgard (73A Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central)

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/breakthru1/who-you-are

Congratulations to our Year 10 Science Quiz Team!

A huge congratulations to Kaitlin Taylor, Paige Henderson, Ethan Hurley and Kai Hornabrook, who finished second overall at the Taranaki Science Fair Quiz after an outstanding performance.

Congratulations also to Mika Honeyfield on receiving a placing in one of the Science Fair's individual categories, and thank you to our Year 13 student coaches James Chapman and Hannah Butler for their fantastic support.

Ka mau te wehi!

This week we were delighted to welcome our sister school, Hatsukaichi High School, Japan, to Spotswood College.

We are proud to continue this long-standing relationship and look forward to sharing our school, our community, and our manaakitanga with our visitors.

A warm nau mai, haere mai to our friends from Hatsukaichi High School. We hope you enjoyed your time at Spotswood College and in Taranaki and thank you to our host families!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Open Night!

It was wonderful to welcome so many prospective students and whānau and showcase what makes Spotswood College such a great place to learn.

Enrolments for 2027 are now open. Visit our website www.spotswoodcollege.co.nz to complete your enrolment online.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Spotswood College whānau

♟️ Congratulations to Our Spotswood College Chess Team! ♟️

Congratulations to Mohammad Jazib, Kyrone Mula, Noah Paringatai-Rowsell, Koby Adlam and Kapri O'Brian for proudly representing Spotswood College at the recent chess competition.

Thank you for your enthusiasm, strategic thinking and teamwork throughout the event. We are proud of the way you represented our kura and wish you all the very best for future competitions.

💚 MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS NON-UNIFORM DAY 💚

Show your support by wearing green and bringing a gold coin donation!

All funds raised will go towards CAMHS (Children’s and Adolescents Mental Health Services) at Taranaki Base Hospital, helping support the mental wellbeing of young people in our community.

Host an International Student with Spotswood College

Open your home, share Kiwi culture and make a lifelong connection with a student from around the world.

Our international students become part of the Spotswood College whānau, supported by caring homestay families and our dedicated International Team.

If you've ever thought about hosting an international student, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact our International Team [email protected] to find out more, or visit the International section of our website.

Watch the video below to see why students from around the world choose Spotswood College. 💙

Spotswood College International JON Join Jon as he reflects on his time at Spotswood College! From the ...

Support Our Successful Spotswood College YES Taranaki Team buy purchasing one of their products – Salty Bastards NZ

If you’re looking to add some serious flavour to your meals while supporting a local Kiwi business, check out Salty Bastards NZ!

Their brand-new website is now live, making it easy to:
🌶️ Learn more about the brand
🛒 Browse and purchase their products
🤝 Join the Salty Bastards community and follow their journey

They’re on a mission to spice up Aotearoa’s kitchens, one meal at a time!

Congratulations to the team on this exciting milestone. Wishing you every success as your business continues to grow!

Check it out here:
https://salty-bastards-nz.base44.app/

Proud of our talented Spotswood College swimmers, Shyla Kennard and Hayley Lister, who are representing our school at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Swimming Championships!

With over 810 competitors from 176 schools across New Zealand, this is an incredible achievement. We are so proud to have these two outstanding students competing on the national stage.

Wishing you both the very best in the pool—swim fast, race hard, and enjoy every moment. Your Spotswood whānau is cheering you on! 💙💚

✨ What a night! ✨

A huge thank you to everyone who made the 2026 Spotswood College School Ball such a memorable evening. A special shout-out to our Ball Committee, Aly Scott and staff for everything that happened behind the scenes, and to our incredible students for bringing the style, energy and making the night one to remember!