Large Families

Since 1960, there have been several families who have enrolled six or more siblings that attended Spotswood College.


ANDERSON FAMILY (1960-1978)

Robert and Thelma Anderson had 6 siblings that attended Spotswood College.

Kathryn(Buckham) (1960 – 1963), Raewyn(Hopkins)   (1962 – 1965), Colleen(Baldicchino) (1964 – 1966), Brian Anderson (1968 – 1970), Sue (Staveley) (1972 – 1974 & 1991), Heather(Smith) (1975 – 1978).


McALPINE FAMILY (1960-1980)

Malcolm(Snr) and Lilih McAlpine had 8 siblings that attended Spotswood College.

Malcolm (1960 – 1964), Gaylene(Graham) (deceased) (1962 – 1966), Ian (1965 – 1968), Marilyn(Saunders) (deceased) (1965 – 1969), Alistair (1969 – 1973), Denise(Hill) (1971 – 1974), Ava(Meek) ( 1973 – 1977), Kay (1977 – 1980).

Photo of McAlpine Family


ERUETI FAMILY (1962-1992)

Doreen and Cappy Erueti had 9 siblings that attended Spotswood College

Angus (William), (1962 – 1965), Vicki (Margaret) (1963 – 1966), Wayne (1964 – 1966), Cleve (Michael),  (1968 – 1971), Jamie (1973 – 1974), Karen (1973 – 1974), Sonya (1975 – 1978), Joy (1981 – 1985), Bevan (1988 – 1992).

Photo of Erueti family

(Photo taken 5.01.2008)


GAASTRA FAMILY (1994-2010)

The Gaastra family had 9 siblings that attended Spotswood College.

Ben (1994-1998), Jon (1994-1998), Nerina (1995-1999), Daniel (1997-2001), Anton (1999-2003), Jason (2000-2004), Elanor (2002-2007), Marsden (2003-2007), Tiffany (2006-2010).

Photo of Gaastra family

(Photo taken 20.11.2006)