The Bugle is pleased to present a fortnightly feature with Kiama High School, bringing you the latest news and events from the school.

Kiama High School’s theme for 2026 is "Your choice matters - Make it count."

Principal Catherine Glover wants everyone at the school to adopt the theme to get the most out of the year.

“This is a reminder that the decisions we make each day, big or small really matter and for our students this can positively shape their learning, wellbeing, and future pathways.

“It has been wonderful to see students return ready for learning, catching up with friends and filling the school with an energy that only they can bring.”

Kiama High has welcomed Philip Reuter in Visual Arts, Sharon White-McFadden as School Counsellor (Monday and Friday) and careers adviser Jason Invernon.

The School is also reminding students that e-bikes are not permitted to be stored near buildings or structures so they are not allowed on school

premises. 

Glover said the school does not have a suitable facility available but “this may change and it will be communicated once it does”.

Kiama High is also making the transition to the Compass platform for student data. 

Compass entered a joint venture with School Bytes, which Kiama High already uses. 

Glover said the this new platform offered improved communication between home and school, and streamlines processes for students for excursions.

Kiama High’s swimming carnival will be held next Tuesday (17 February), the Year 12 UOW Discovery Day is next Wednesday and the Year 7 Vaccination Clinic will be held on Friday.

There will be an opportunity for students to take part in Start Your Future short courses later this term. 

These are four-week programs, running one day per week. 

Choir is back up and running in 2026 with practice sessions each Friday at lunchtime. 

If choir is not your thing but you still love to sing, the Casual Karaoke Club kicked off this term with Friday lunchtime sessions. 

Students can also sign up for Kiama High’s Ensemble Band for 2026 with Friday morning rehearsals getting underway at 8am.

A Wind Ensemble is also starting soon and Kiama High’s music teachers are on the lookout for students who play a wind instrument. 

Kiama High School would like to thank local artist, Machteld Hali, who has generously donated a number of art magazines as well as paper and equipment for use in the art department. 

These supplies will be of enormous benefit to teachers and students, who are very grateful for this donation. 

Year 7-12 students are invited to register for Nintendo Switch E‑Sports sessions at Kiama headspace.

Fun, friendly gaming tournaments are held, featuring popular games like Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros.

Round‑robin style matches are held with eight players at a time and there are prizes for the tournaments held on the second Tuesday of each month from 3.30pm-5.30pm.

This is a relaxed, inclusive space to game, connect, and have fun with others in the community.