1961: (Year 2)

• The roll at 289 (161 new 3rd formers)
• 6 new permanent Staff welcomed.
• House names and colours chosen
• Focus widens to encourage cultural side of school life--especially in music, drama and public speaking, etc.
• March- 13 Evening classes start
• 5th July- Spotswood sports teams visit Freyberg H.S
• 14th July- Manurewa H.S. Sports teams arrive
• 26th September- Minister of Education Mr. Blair Tennent visited the College
• 8th/9th November- First major production- Play  "Our Town"
• At the prize giving the Principal refers to an upcoming nation-wide teacher shortage.
• Sports teams- Cricket, 6 Netball, 3 Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Tennis
• Music- Choir and Orchestra continue.