Pyjama Day at Mt Carmel

Jammies for June

Today has been a day full of excitement with our fundraising day, Jammies for June and the anticipation of the PTA movie evening later today. The children enjoyed wearing their pyjamas, onesies and slippers today as we collected pyjamas to donate. Sadly, many families in our wider community are facing a very difficult winter. Jammies for June appeal, helps to keep vulnerable children warm and out of hospital during winter. Giving is a powerful way for our students to practise love in action.

By giving a pair of pyjamas to another child, our students learn kindness, gratitude, and that as Catholics we are called to help, and look after each other, especially those in need. Today, the children donated 180 pairs of pjs!!!

2026 Junky Monkey

The children had a lot of fun when Junky Monkey came to school. They engaged in learning that extended beyond their classroom walls. Throughout the day, we saw the children stepping outside their usual style of learning to collaborate and problem-solve, testing out ideas and then adapting them if needed. This type of learning allows children to develop divergent thinking, the ability to see multiple solutions to a single problem. All the teachers were impressed with the creativity, co-operation and range of creations made by the children.

2026 St Patrick’s Day

2026 Mairangi Bay Yr 4 & 5 Beach Trip

In February, Mt Carmel Year 4 and 5 students enjoyed an exciting day at Mairangi Bay to learn about beach safety.

The lifeguards from Surf Lifesaving New Zealand explained the importance of swimming between the flags, how to identify a rip and what to do if you ever get caught in one. They also went over some important sun safety tips. The students loved being shown the life-saving equipment, especially the IRB!

These skills were then transferred to the water where the students 'saved' each other using rescue tubes and finally ended the day with boogie board races.

The highlight of the day was spending the afternoon in the sea boogie boarding and participating in water confidence activities.

2026 Rippa Rugby

Ash Wednesday Mass

2025 Year 2/3 Christmas show

Pukeko Nativity 2025

2025 Gardening for Good in Pukeko class

This week Pukeko class was able to see the fruit of their labour as they harvested the garden they planted in term 3 as part of the Caritas challenge

Mrs. MacClay and the children found strawberries, carrots, cabbages and kale as well as lettuce.

The ladies from Te Waiouna Puawai charity came to collect our vegetables so that they can be distributed to families in the areas for them to enjoy.

This charity grew out of the work of the sisters of Mercy in Glen Innes who support women and families in the Tamaki community. The volunteers said that the vegetables will be given to families in need so that the children in GI can can enjoy healthy dinners