Last Friday I had the pleasure of joining in the fiftieth anniversary celebrations of Kotara High School. Kotara High School is a comprehensive co-educational high school in my electorate of Charlestown, with just over 1,000 students. I am very proud that both my children have been students at the school. A three-day event was held to celebrate the school's outstanding contribution to education over half a century. On Friday a schoolbased assembly was held, which included reflections from past and current staff and students. On the Saturday evening a dinner for past students, current and past staff, and associates of the school was held at Wests New Lambton. Then on Sunday morning the school was open for the whole community to visit. Each faculty had memorabilia on display, tours were conducted through the school and commemorative glasses and pavers were sold to support the celebration year. I congratulate the hardworking teachers, students and supportive parents over the past 50 years who have created this wonderful school community in my electorate.