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This week, we farewell a much loved member of our staff. After 30 years of dedicated service in Year 7, Mrs Jenny Green is retiring
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
Carmel College Sacraments of Initiation
Congratulations to those in our community listed below who were welcomed into the Catholic Church through the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday 27th July at
Teachers Only Day
Teachers Only Day – Friday 15th August School will be closed for students while our teachers take part in a Ministry of Education professional learning
2025 BOT Elections – Vote Now
Vote Now – School Board of Trustees Election Voting is now open for the Carmel College Board of Trustees elections. This is an important opportunity
Call for Nominations: 2025 BOT Excellence Award
The Carmel College Board of Trustees is now accepting nominations for the 2025 BOT Excellence Award, to be presented at the Senior Prizegiving later this
Culture Week 2025
Our school will hold our annual week-long celebration of our rich tapestry of culture here at Carmel next week. There will be Atawhai and lunchtime
Sports News
Upcoming Events Saturday 16th August – Netball Y10-13 finals day Monday 18th August – Netball Y9 finals night; Volleyball Y7 Zone Day Trials – Signup
Carmel’s Annual Music Department Showcase – A Night to Remember!
On Thursday, July 31st, the Carmel Music Department lit up the stage with an unforgettable evening of music, talent, and school spirit at our Annual Music Showcase!
Pou Manawa
🌿 What is Pou Manawa? Pou Manawa is Carmel College’s extension and enrichment programme, open to all students who love learning and want to go
Year 11 Drama Show – Twelfth Night
Year 11 Drama Students presents: Twelfth Night Love triangles, mistaken identities, and a whole lot of drama (the fun kind) Come along to the Colleen
Get Ready – Youth Group Kicks Off This Term!
Our first Youth Alpha session kicked off on Saturday 9 August at St John’s Church Hall, and we’re just getting started! These sessions run weekly
Tough Girl Tough Guy Challenge
On Thursday, 31 July the Level 2 Sport Science students (and one Level 3 student) took part in the Event Promotions Tough Guy/Girl Secondary Schools
Family Feud
The 2025 Carmel College edition of Family Feud was held on Tuesday the 5th of August in the Hall. Students across all year groups came
Jenny Green
This week, we farewell a much-loved and highly respected member of our Carmel College whānau. After an incredible 30 years of dedicated service in Year
Wool Donations Needed for Knitting Group! 🧶
Our school’s senior knitting/crochet group is on a mission to help save babies in Ethiopia, and we need your help! We’re asking for donations of
Year 11 Circle Skirts
In Year 11 materials, students learned how to pattern and produce their own circle skirts. One of their specifications was that they had to include
Year 10 Mathematics
The Year 10 classes have been enjoying learning how to program a robotic ball called a Sphero. The girls used their knowledge of geometry to
Pyjama Party Day
In Week 2, Carmel College held its very first Pyjama Party Day! Students and staff turned up in their cosiest PJs, onesies, slippers, and dressing
Diocesan Vacancies
Local Youth Ministers Wanted! The Catholic Diocese of Auckland has launched a new initiative in 2025 to support young people on their faith journey. We
Year 12 Health Project
Our group believes well-being isn’t just mental, it’s also about caring for our bodies. Through a survey we have previously sent out to our year