Students are prepared for the full range of external examinations and certificates.
Internal Certificates
Service Awards:
These are awarded in a range of areas to recognise Service to the College.
Attainment:
In individual subjects, attainment is recognised in the award of certificates.
School Spirit:
In its widest sense, service is recognised in the annual award of certificates. The premier award for the school is the cup for Outstanding School Spirit for a senior student, who is elected annually by students.
Special Awards:
Sister Mary Justine Award:
For overall academic performance in Internal Achievement Standards in school examinations. Funded by the Parents, Teachers and Friends Association. This is awarded annually to a student going on to tertiary education who it is felt will make a significance contribution to the community in the future.
The Edmunds Achievement Award:
Donated by the St Vincent de Paul Society. An Award given for Perseverance to a student who has worked extremely hard to achieve academically and who has contributed much to the school through her involvement in a range of activities.
The Nicholas Gordon Award for Endeavour:
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm in all her undertakings.
The Stephen Tindall Award:
Presented to a student who has enhanced the Mercy Charism at Carmel and who has been a true role model for all students. A student who aspires to excellence.
The Mother Genevieve Performing Arts Cup:
In recognition of contribution to the Performing Arts in Music, Drama, school productions and Stage Challenge.
RSA Community Award:
For Service to the Community
The Margaret Heenan Award:
Awarded to a student for charitable works in the community.
The Rotary Club of Milford Scholarship:
Awarded at the discretion of the Principal
Butler Family Trust Cup:
In recognition of consistent effort throughout the school consistently achieving academically, culturally and socially.
Collene Roche Cup:
For all round excellence, and innovative and committed leadership.
Principal’s Award:
For outstanding service to the school in a wide range of activities.
Proxime Accessit ad:
Runner up to the Dux. This prize is accompanied by a financial award.
Ducem Cup The Dux Award:
For outstanding academic achievement - The Habgood Cup. This is accompanied by a financial award.
External Certificates
Year 13
NCEA (National Certificate of Educational Achievement) Level 3 & Scholarship Performance in this examination, at a level specified by the Universities Entrance Board, qualifies a student to matriculate at a NZ University.
Year 12
NCEA Level 2: NZQA accredited courses.
Year 11
NCEA Level 1: Internally assessed and externally examined.
Unit Standards:
The school has been accredited to offer Unit Standards on the Qualifications Framework – Food & Nutrition, Tourism, Sport Science and Mathematics are offered.
Courses such as First Aid and Defensive Driving are available at Senior levels.
At various levels:
- Computer Drivers’ Licence
- Australian Mathematics, Science & English
- Mathex
- Duke of Edinburgh Awards
- Language Competitions
- NZCES – NZ Certificate of Employment Skills (Y12)
- NZ Certificate in Travel & Tourism
- ASDAN (Life skills)
- Gateway
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