For the first time ever, a Carmel student has been named Top Speaker in Auckland Schools’ Debating – and we had not one but three students place in the Top 10 Speakers out of more than 600 competitors and 130+ teams!

✨ Our Award Winners:
🥇 1st – Caitlyn Theron (Junior Open)
🎖️ 8th – Elliott Hou (Junior Open)
🎖️ 10th – Erin Walker (Junior Open)

These outstanding results were celebrated at the ASD Prizegiving on Wednesday 17th September, following the Premier Advanced Grand Final.

A huge thank you to Angela Braganza, our incredible coach, for guiding and inspiring the team.

Congratulations, Caitlyn, Elliott, and Erin – you’ve made Carmel history!