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 further. It is self directed, simply…
International Robot Olympiad 2025
Natalia Gonzales and Aarna Patil have achieved success at the International Robot Olympiad 2025 held in Gold Coast, Australia, in January 2026. The International Robot Olympiad is one of the most historic and…
Celebrating Chinese New Year – The Year of the Horse
Last week, our students joyfully celebrated Chinese New Year, welcoming the Year of the Horse with creativity, teamwork, and cultural learning. As part of the celebrations, students explored a traditional…
Immunisation Programme Changes
Immunisation Update for 2026 Health New Zealand has introduced a new “dual delivery” model for school immunisations. This means that from 2026, Year 7 students will be offered both the…
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 five Mercy values. This year,…
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 list is intended to help your planning for when key dates are coming up.
Term 1 2026
| Week 4 (B) | |
| Tuesday 17 February | ID Photo Catch Up |
| Wednesday 18 February | Club signup day, lunch on top court |
| Thursday 19 February | Swimming Sports |
| Week 5 (A) | |
| Tuesday 24 February – Friday 27 February | Year 8 Camp, refer to SchoolBridge notification |
| Thursday 26 February | Open Day for new students to Carmel in 2027, 1.30 – 3pm (please attend one open day, register HERE)
Year 7 Retreat – all students onsite |
| Friday 27 February | Open Day for new students to Carmel in 2027, 9.30am – 11am (please attend one open day, register HERE) |
| Week 6 (B) | |
| Monday 2 March – Friday 6 March | Year 12 Camp, refer to SchoolBridge notification |
| Week 7 (A) | |
| Tuesday 10 March | Athletics Day PTFA AGM 6.30pm Carmel College Staffroom |
| Friday 13 March | Enrolments for 2027 close |
| Week 8 (B) | |
| Monday 16 March | School Board Meeting 5.30 – 7.30pm Year 11 Te Kamaka Marae trip – details to follow |
| Tuesday 17 March | Coin trail |
| Wednesday 18 – Thursday 19 March | Year 9 Hikoi/Retreats, refer to SchoolBridge notification |
| Week 9 (A) | |
| Thursday 26 March | Year 7 Immunisations |
| Week 10 (B) | |
| Tuesday 31 March | Stations of the Cross, St Josephs Takapuna, evening service, details to follow. |
| Thursday 2 April | Last day of Term 1 School reports sent home |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday – School Closed |
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. Upcoming Events Monday 16th February…
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 meet for buses at their…
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 Attendance Response (STAR) framework. This can…
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 reflect current legislation, Ministry of…
