Ashcroft High School was the first school to be built in the Green Valley Housing Estate. The Housing Estate was developed in response to the housing crisis of the 1960s, and saw the area experience a population boom, which required new schools and other infrastructure. Officially opened in May 1964, it was initially home to 138 students and 14 classroom teachers. Despite opening 60 years ago, Ashcroft High School is home to history far preceding its establishment. At the front of the school is a set of iron gates – the Eliza Ashcroft Gates – originally made in 1845 by the Ashcroft family, who the suburb is named for. What started as a rather small high school has evolved into a community mainstay for over 600 students from Years 7 to 12. Over the years, Ashcroft High garnered a reputation for developing local rugby league talent into superstars. Previous students have included the likes of Brad Fittler, Jason Taylor, Ben Te'o and Junior Paulo. I congratulate Ashcroft High School on celebrating 60 years in our community, and I acknowledge Principal Dr Ted Noon, for his continuing dedication to education and advocacy for south-west Sydney's future leaders.