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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

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

A Night at the Conclave
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

Carmel College Master Plan Community Survey
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

Sports News
Upcoming Events Friday 10th October – Volleyball Y9/10 Auckland League Starts Saturday 11th October – Waterpolo 2026 Senior Waterpolo Trials Tuesday 14th October – Sports

Junior Band Programme
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

An Evening for De Paul House with Hon Barbara Edmonds
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.

Music Awards 2025
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

AFS Gallipoli Youth Award 2026 – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity
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.

Carmel makes history at Auckland Schools’ Debating
For the first time ever, a Carmel student has been named Top Speaker in Auckland Schools’ Debating – and we had not one but three

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

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,

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,

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

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

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