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From the Principal
Welcome to our 2026 academic school year, and a big welcome to our 221 students, their parents, caregivers and whānau who are new to 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

Accessing Essential School Information
SchoolBridge is Carmel College’s designated school app and the primary way families access essential school information and communicate with the school. It brings key systems

Updating Your Daughter’s Information
To help us maintain accurate records, we ask that families please update any changes to their daughter’s details via the SchoolBridge App as soon as

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

School Uniform
The compulsory uniform items for all students are: Carmel College blazer skirt or shorts shirt, long or short sleeves black leather shoes or sandals –

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. MORE

Sporting success over the summer holidays
Tessa Clinton – Bronze medal at the Youth Sailing World Championships in Portugal, representing New Zealand. This is the first time a Kiwi female crew

Music Lessons
Group lessons are available on most instruments, with some private lessons offered. Please see the form for more information. Students taking Option or NCEA Music

2026 Polyfest: Rosmini and Carmel Colleges are joining for a combined performance on the Tongan Stage. All students are welcome!
Mālō e lelei! Talofa lava! Kia orāna! Bula vinaka! Fakaalofa lahi atu! Warm greetings! We are delighted to share that Rosmini and Carmel Colleges will

Host, Connect, Earn: Homestay Families Needed for 2026
Homestay hosts required for German short stay students from Maria Ward School, Germany We are specifically looking for families with a daughter in Year 10,

School Property – Oaktree Lawn
As part of our ongoing commitment to health and safety, trees on the school site have recently been assessed. This review has identified three oak