From the Principal
A warm welcome back to Term 4. It’s hard to believe we’re already nearing the end of the academic year, although we know there is still plenty of work to…
A warm welcome back to Term 4. It’s hard to believe we’re already nearing the end of the academic year, although we know there is still plenty of work to…
Some events listed below have not been fully detailed as the details are not complete. These will be updated as the event gets closer. This list is intended to help your planning for when key dates are coming up.
Week 1A | |
Friday 10 October | Tamaki Makaurau Mercy Day Secondary Schools Combined Mass, Victory Centre. Whole school attending staff and students meet in Atawhai’s at 9am followed by loading buses. Normal Classes P5 and 6.ARDS Dentist onsite until Friday 24th October for more information contact 0800 825 583 or visit Auckland Regional Dental Service |
Week 2B | |
Tuesday 14 October | PPTA planned partial strike Y7&9
Y9-13 Sports Awards Evening – 6.30-9pm (doors open at 6pm) – Carmel College Hall |
Wednesday 15 October | PPTA planned strike Y8&10
Music Awards Evening – 6:30-9pm (doors open at 6pm) – Carmel College Hall |
Thursday 16 October |
PPTA planned strike Y11&12 |
Friday 17 October |
PPTA planned strike Y13 |
Week 3A | |
Monday 20 October | School Board meeting 5.30-7.30pm |
Wednesday 22 October | Final whole school assembly for 2025
Year 7 & 8 Music Showcase |
Thursday 23 October |
PPTA planned full strike – full day |
Week 4B | |
Monday 27 October | Labour Day – Public Holiday – school closed for instruction |
Tuesday 28 October | Senior Prizegiving Evening Y12&13 – 6:30pm start (be seated by 6:15pm) Carmel College Gym |
Thursday 30 October | Thanksgiving Mass – 9.30am (be seated by 9:15am) Carmel College Gym
Leavers’ Dinner Y13 – 6:30pm (arrival bar opens from 5:30pm) Ellerslie Event Centre Last day of school for Years 12 and 13 |
Friday 31 October | Year 7 Orientation Day for 2026 |
Week 5A | |
Tuesday 4 November | NCEA Exams Commence |
Wednesday 5 November | PPTA planned full strike – two hours |
Friday 7 November | Teacher Only Day – school closed for instruction for Y7-11 students – NCEA Exams continue |
Week 6B | |
Friday 14 November | Year 11 Exam Assessments Commence
PTFA Carmel Twilight Christmas Market |
Week 7 (A) | |
Friday 21 November | NCEA Exams End
Year 11 Exam Assessments End Last day of school for Year 11 |
Sunday 23 November | Year 10 Camp – Group 1 Departs |
Week 8 (B) | |
Wednesday 26 November | Year 10 Camp – Group 1 Returns, Group 2 Departs |
Saturday 29 November | Year 10 Camp – Group 2 Returns |
Week 9 (A) | |
Monday 1 December | School Board Meeting 5.30-7.30pm |
Wednesday 3 December | Y9 – 11 Junior Prizegiving 12.30-2.30pm (be seated bu 2.15pm) Carmel College Gym
Last day of school for Years 9 & 10 |
Thursday 4 December | Y7/8 Junior Prizegiving (including Sports Awards) 9.30-11.30am (be seated by 9.15am) Carmel College Gym
Last day of term for Years 7 & 8 School Closes at 12 noon, there will be no buses running. |
Friday 5 December | Teacher Only Day |
Join us for A Night at the Conclave with Cardinal John Dew at St Mary’s College, 7.30pm, Friday 21 November. Discover the mystery of the Papal Conclave through Cardinal John’s unique insights. All…
Our proprietor board, Carmel College Auckland Limited, are beginning the process of developing a new Master Plan for our school property. This plan will help shape the future of our learning…
Upcoming Events Friday 10th October - Volleyball Y9/10 Auckland League Starts Saturday 11th October - Waterpolo 2026 Senior Waterpolo Trials Tuesday 14th October - Sports Awards Evening Y9-13 Wednesday 15th…
We are delighted to be offering a brand new Junior Band Programme for Year 7 students in 2026. The programme will include a weekly group lesson and a weekly timetabled…
Join De Paul House for a special evening of inspiration, connection, and community support at Carmel College on Friday, 17 October 2025, from 6:30 pm. We are delighted to welcome…
The Music Department are delighted to be hosting their second annual Awards evening, on Wednesday 15th October at 6:30pm in the School Hall. The award winners have been notified, and tickets…
AFS Intercultural Programmes New Zealand, in partnership with AFS Türkiye, is offering an incredible opportunity for senior students through the AFS Gallipoli Youth Award 2026. This prestigious award gives two…
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…