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

New faces on staff

Kiama High School has welcomed two new staff members who will play key roles. 

Sharon White-Mcfadden has joined as a school counsellor and registered Psychologist.

She has spent 20 years of her career in education, including five years as a school counsellor.

Known for being calming, approachable, and thoughtful, she will work closely with students and the school community to support wellbeing and growth.

Thorough and well organised, she takes a proactive approach and brings natural curiosity and genuine care to every interaction. 

Sharon is committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where every student feels heard and valued. 

Outside of school, she enjoys sport, nature, creative arts, travel, and strongly values courage, connection and collaboration in her personal and professional life.

Kiama High has also added the services of Philip Reuter, who has joined the Creative and Performing Arts Faculty as a visual arts teacher. 

He is passionate about creative learning that balances skill development, conceptual thinking and student voice. 

Philip values inclusive classrooms and high expectations alongside strong theoretical and practical learning. 

Tailored workshops

Kiama High’s Arts Unit is offering tailored workshops for high-potential and gifted students or anyone interested in filmmaking.

These workshops empower students to explore, create, and refine their filmmaking abilities.

Covering diverse areas such as camera operation, sound design, and storytelling, the sessions are led by specialised film educators. 

They aim to enhance participants' filmmaking proficiency while fostering a culture of collaboration.

A maximum of 50 students will be selected per session. 

The workshops start this month and run throughout the school year.

Dungeons & Dragons intrigue returns

Kiama High’s popular Dungeons & Dragons program, in collaboration with Kiama Library, has returned for 2026. 

Sessions run every third Tuesday of the month, excluding school holidays and December.

They are free to attend and food is provided. The sessions are held at SENTRAL Youth Service in Collins Lane from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.

More information, including session dates and a registration link, can be found at https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Events/Events-SENTRAL/Dungeons-Dragons. 

Registrations are encouraged to help with planning, but walk-ins are welcome.