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From The Principal
This week, as we acknowledged and celebrated Culture Week at the college, Mrs Karen Mitchell challenged staff at our morning briefing by asking, “What is
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Upcoming Events For Your Diary
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
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2025 Course/Subject Choice Selection – CLOSING SOON
Important reminder: subject choice selection closes on Friday 30 August at midday. No changes will be possible after this date. All information regarding course choices
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Reporting a Student Absence
A reminder that if your daughter is late to school or will be absent, please log through the Schoolbridge App. Link to the website https://www.carmel.school.nz/student-absences-and-late-arrivals/ If
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Student Volunteer Army at Carmel
This year we began offering students the option to log their service programme hours through the SVA (Student Volunteer Army) app as part of our
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Peer Mediation attend the Peace Symposium
On Friday 16 August, our team of school peer mediators had the exciting opportunity to attend a Peace Symposium run by The Peace Foundation. This
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Year 11 Drama Show Wrap-up
Last week, Year 11 Drama concluded their performances of William Shakespeare’s, The Comedy of Errors, over four nights in the school theatre to an audience
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Carmel Music Department Showcase – A Sold Out Hit
On Monday night, the Music Department held their annual Music Department showcase. It was a resounding success with a packed house enjoying outstanding performances from
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Carmel Junior Open Debating Team makes it to the Quarter Finals
It has been a long journey to get to the quarter finals for the Carmel 2 Junior Open Debating team. Carmel 2 team (Maya Williams,
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Carmel’s Nominations for Emerging Ethnic Leaders 2024
The New Zealand Ethnic Womens Trust, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, hosted a breakfast at Waipuna Conference Centre to recognise emerging ethnic leaders.
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Sports News
A1 Basketball Grand Final Winners Congratulations to the Carmel Senior Basketball team, a hard-earned win last week in the A1 final over Auckland Girls Grammar
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Our Winter Sports Season has ended
That’s the end of the Winter season for Basketball, Football, Hockey and Netball. 47 Teams 24 Staff/Community Coaches 49 Student Coaches 14 Consistent Umpires Thank you
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Carmel College Social Media Accounts
Follow these accounts for the most up to date information, events and successes: Carmel College Facebook and Carmel College Instagram Carmel Sport Facebook and Carmel Sport Instagram Carmel Music
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What is YRE?
YRE stands for Young Reporters for the Environment – a Litter Less Programme at Carmel College. Year 7&8 students have a unique opportunity to join this programme as part
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Community Assistance Donation
Currently, there are families in our community that are experiencing considerable stress and financial pressure. Please be assured that we are here to support all