Kiama High School Year 12s rejoiced on Friday afternoon, celebrating the last day of high school with a graduation ceremony at the Kiama Pavilion.

2024 School Captain Thomas reflected on his self-growth through the school's representative council and his journey with best friend, Olivia, from preschool to co-captains. 

Callan and Thomas

“I was never someone who fit in with everyone, it was kind of my getaway [which] turned into a five year experience” Thomas said, “it’s really enlightening being able to leave and have all these memories but it’s also really sad.”

Students departed the stage with yellow lanterns to signify moving into the next chapters of their lives. 

“It’s been an amazing experience, the class and the teachers have made it so memorable and it’s exciting moving forward with these relationships I’ve made,” graduating student Erin said. 

L-R Jazmin, Charli, Rachel, Front L-R Eva and Jemima

“Now we face the real world,” Thomas said. 

Congratulations to the graduating class. We wish them all the best with their HSC exams next month.