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

Brave students undergo Shave for charity

Kiama High's Student Representative Council recently held the World’s Greatest Shave at Kiama High School.

The World's Greatest Shave is an annual event organised by the Leukaemia Foundation, aimed at raising funds to support families facing life with blood cancer.

A huge shoutout goes to four students who were brave enough to shave: Noah H, William H, Thomas T and Ollie W.

In addition, the SRC held a bake stall and coloured hair spray to help raise money to donate.

If you would like to donate, please visit the World's Greatest Shave website.

Darling Harbour delight

Both Year 12 Geography classes travelled to Darling Harbour recently as part of their study of an urban place undergoing change.

The students observed the redevelopment that has taken place at Darling Square and Barangaroo and learned about the social and economic forces driving these changes.

The students also learned about the Indigenous and industrial history of Darling Harbour and its links with other places.

Tree planting extravaganza

Kiama Year students will conduct tree planting around the district on 4 August as part of National Tree Day.

This annual event has been running at Kiama High School since the 1990s.

This year the sites are Minnamurra Rainforest, Kaleula Headland (near Kendall’s Beach), The Boneyard, Shoalhaven Heads, Seven Mile Beach and Curry’s Mountain.

Kiama Council is providing a sausage sizzle (including vegetarian options) at Kendall’s Beach after the planting.

Students will also be able to participate in beach activities, including a sand modelling competition and ball games.

The cost of the Tree Planting Day has largely been subsidised by the P & C and Kiama Council.

Volleyballers oh so close to state titles

Kiama High School's open boys and open girls volleyball teams travelled to Bomaderry last month to compete at the South Coast finals.

Facing the region’s toughest competition, the Kiama teams once again demonstrated their skill, teamwork and determination proving they could compete with the best.

Both the boys and girls teams came agonisingly close to a top-two finish, which would have secured them a spot at the State Championships.

Despite just falling short, their performances were a credit to their commitment and sportsmanship throughout the day.

There is much to be proud of, and the best news is that every player from both squads remains eligible to return in 2026.

Cross Country runners excel

Kiama High School was represented by 29 dedicated students at the recent South Coast Regional Cross Country Championships, held at the scenic but challenging Willandra Cross Country Course on the foothills of Mt Cambewarra.

The course demanded physical endurance and mental resilience, and the runners rose to the occasion.

Their efforts were rewarded with impressive results, including six students qualifying for the NSW State Cross Country Championships.

Congratulations to all participants, with special mention to the state qualifiers: India Binks, Finn McNeilage, Payton Garvey, Harrison Smee, Indiana Garvan, and Ebony Winston.