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From the Principal
Today we gathered as a school community to dedicate our 2026 school year to God. Every year, we focus our attention on one of our

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

2026 Sports Information
Term 1 Sports Signups Link Please note that players must be registered before attending any trial, and some sports require a deposit on registration.

Swimming Sports
Thursday 19th February Point Erin Pools, Herne Bay This is a compulsory school day – not an optional trip 2026 Swimming Sports Programme Students to

Attendance Update: What Whānau Need to Know
As now required by the Ministry of Education, Carmel College is introducing a refreshed Attendance Management Plan that aligns with national expectations and the Stepped

Have Your Say — Policy Reviews on SchoolDocs
At Carmel College, we use SchoolDocs, a secure online platform that helps us maintain, update, and review our school policies. This platform ensures our policies

2026 Year 11 Service Trip to Samoa
This trip is an opportunity for our Year 11 students to engage with our wider Mercy community. We will be visiting and supporting our sister schools:

Rotary Forum 2026
From 10-24 January, we had the opportunity to attend the Rotary National Science and Technology Forum. Along with 166 other students across New Zealand, we

Early Season Wins and International Experience for Carmel Athletes
The 2026 Summer sports season has already started strongly in both Volleyball and Water Polo, with three teams travelling to Australia as part of their

Help Needed: Microsoft Surface Chargers
We are reaching out to our school community to ask for your help. Two of our students have unfortunately misplaced their Microsoft Surface chargers, and

Bright Kiwi Tutoring
Give your child a head start for next year! One-on-one online lessons tailored to each student’s needs and learning style. Perfect for students who want

Logistics Support Needed: Shipping to Samoa
We have successfully secured a donation of Maths and RE resources for St Joan of Arc Primary School, a Mercy school in Samoa. Our priority