Year 8 Eco-Fashion Show 2025
Held on Wednesday, 17 September, the 2025 Year 8 Eco-Fashion Show was a spectacular evening of sustainable style, creativity, and student innovation — the culmination of five weeks of hard…
Step Into the Magic! Carmel College’s Christmas by the Lake – Market & Roast Lamb Dinner
Get ready, Carmel whānau — the most magical night of the year is almost here! Join us for Twilight Christmas by the Lake on Friday, 14 November, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.,…
AFS Global Competence Certificate awarded to Elena Rotaeche
Elena has been part of the first NZ cohort of the AFS Global Up Teen programme, an internationally recognised global competence programme. Over four weeks, participants from different parts of…
Respect in P.E Term 3
Carmel College is proudly embracing Whakaute (Respect) as our core Mercy value this year. In Physical Education, we demonstrate respect in various ways: Listening attentively and following instructions promptly Respecting…
Cans for Christmas
Over three and a half weeks, Carmel College gathered 2,222 cans to support the St Vincent de Paul Society in providing food and comfort for families in need. This year,…
2026 Homestays Wanted: $420-470 per week!
As we welcome International students to Carmel College, we are looking for warm and caring long term and short term, Carmel College host families, reasonably close to the school. Our…
From the Principal
It is wonderful to see, through participation and success in extra curricular activities, our young women are developing the skills and attributes to be equipped and empowered to pursue their…
Upcoming events for your calendar
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.
Term 3 2025
| Week 9A | Senior Assessment week continues |
| Thursday 11 September | Y7 Chelsea Sugar Factory Trips 7KDU & 7CBA Y13 Retreat – Overnight – Marsden Point CAA – Catch up assessments |
| Friday 12 September | Y7 Chelsea Sugar Factory Trips 7MDI & 7ABR Y13 Retreat – Overnight – Marsden Point CAA – Catch up assessments Filo Night, Rosmini College, 7-10pm, purchase tickets here |
| Week 10B | Maori language week |
| Monday 15 September | Strike Action – Years 12 & 13 students to stay home |
| Tuesday 16 September | Strike Action – Year 11 students to stay home
Y12/13 English Scholarship Workshops 3:45 – 4:45pm |
| Wednesday 17 September | Strike Action – Year 10 students to stay home Eco Fashion Show 6 – 9pm Gym, tickets via Carmel Shop |
| Thursday 18 September | Strike Action – Year 9 students to stay home Study & Skills Workshop, Library, Maths Focus |
| Friday 19 September | School Board – Student Elections |
| School reports sent home | |
| Pink day, mufti for all students, gold coin donation to Breast Cancer Foundation | |
| Last day of term | |
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | 23rd September – 3rd October |
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| Week 1A | |
| Wednesday 8 October | Team photos |
| Thursday 9 October | Year 8 Vaccinations |
| Friday 10 October | Tamaki Makaurau Mercy Day Secondary Schools Combined Mass, Victory Centre. Whole school attending staff and students meet in Atawhai’s 9am followed by loading buses. Normal Classes P5 and 6. |
| Week 2B | |
| Tuesday 14 October | Y9-13 Sports Awards Evening |
| Wednesday 15 October | Music Awards Evening |
Winter Tournament Week 2025
Carmel Netball at the Upper North Island’s Tournament 2025 5 wins and 5 losses saw the team finish 22nd in A Grade at this tournament, with a total of 128…
AIMS Games 2025
Over 14,000 athletes from 431 schools across New Zealand and Pacific Islands competed over the week down at Mount Maunganui, and we couldn't be prouder of what our Carmel girls…
