Kotara High School

Congratulations to our students who successfully completed the Driver Licensing Access Program (DLAP) this week!

We are incredibly proud of your commitment and effort throughout the program. Gaining the knowledge and skills to become safe and responsible drivers is an important milestone.

A big thank you to Kylie from Gordon Driver Training for delivering such a thorough, engaging and supportive program. Your patience, expertise and encouragement helped make this a positive learning experience for all of our students.

PIN WEEK!
As part of a new initiative to celebrate the achievements of Year 12 students, the school will be awarding academic achievement pins to students during week 9 of this term. The achievement pins will be awarded to students who achieve above the course average for a subject. Students in the top 10% of each course will be awarded a gold pin to emphasise the hard work and consistency required to achieve such a feat in that subject. The school hopes that students will take pride in the acknowledgement of their hard work and wear it with pride leading up to the end of the Term and on graduation day. Further detail regarding the initiative can be found in the attached image.

Upcoming Community Events - Free support for Autistic Individuals and Carers in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie.

Scan the QR codes for additional information & to register.

Congratulations to Hannha S and Isabella P on graduation from the UoN Performing Students Program in Legal Systems & Method and Molecules, Cells & Organisms, respectively. Both students have successfully completed their courses and received statement of attainment. Their achievements are officially recorded, and the units earned can be credited towards future university studies. Congratulations again to both students.

NAIDOC Week 2026 | 50 Years of Deadly

Our NAIDOC Assembly and Smoking Ceremony provided a special opportunity for our students and staff to come together, celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, recognise the strength and resilience of First Nations peoples, and reflect on the importance of continuing to learn, listen and walk together.

A huge thank you to our Elders, community members, staff and students who contributed to making the morning so special. We are incredibly proud of the respect, pride and enthusiasm shown by our school community.

50 Years of Deadly — and a celebration of culture, connection and community.

Year 10 Law and You students recently enjoyed an exciting excursion to Sydney, where they experienced the law in action beyond the classroom.

The day began with a visit to NSW Parliament, where students explored the historic chambers, learned about the law-making process, and gained a greater understanding of Australia’s system of government.

Students then visited the Justice and Police Museum, discovering the fascinating history of policing, crime, and the justice system in New South Wales through interactive exhibits and real-life case studies.

It was a fantastic opportunity for students to connect their classroom learning with authentic experiences, deepening their understanding of Australia’s legal and political systems.

Congratulations to Billy Mcilveen who after winning Hunter Regional Cross Country, went on to compete at All Schools NSW Cross Country (representing Hunter) on Tuesday. Billy finished 3rd (CHS) and 7th overall in 16 years boys.

📆 Upcoming event - KHS GEM Markets - 7 November 2026

We are currently seeking stall holders interested in hosting stalls selling gifts, handmade items, delicious food and drinks, and more. If you would like to participate, please complete the Expression of Interest form. Our Market Team will review your application and contact you. Once your stall is accepted, payment details will be provided via email.

Expression of Interest form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWZIq0BMZRdOWBoii3KbmkD5OksX5OMBOBLiZxRlTXL6h1pQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students & families are invited to attend our Yarn Up BBQ Breakfast this Thursday 23 July. Join us at the Yarning Circle from 7.30 - 8.30am.

TERM 3 - Students return to school Tuesday 21 July 2026.

A Week timetable & Year 11 & 12 students are to attend timetabled period 0 classes.