News – Mt Carmel School https://www.mtcarmel.school.nz Catholic School in Meadowbank Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:49:00 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 https://www.mtcarmel.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cropped-MTCarmel-Logo-Square1024Trans-32x32.png News – Mt Carmel School https://www.mtcarmel.school.nz 32 32 Pyjama Day at Mt Carmel https://www.mtcarmel.school.nz/pyjama-day-at-mt-carmel/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:08:20 +0000 https://www.mtcarmel.school.nz/?p=17820

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 https://www.mtcarmel.school.nz/2026-junky-monkey/ Fri, 08 May 2026 00:05:17 +0000 https://www.mtcarmel.school.nz/?p=17671

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 https://www.mtcarmel.school.nz/2026-st-patricks-day/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:46:57 +0000 https://www.mtcarmel.school.nz/?p=17597

St Patrick's day was celebrated this week with a green themed mufti day . The students and staff got into the spirit of the day with all sorts of green costumes . The children learnt all about St. Patrick , the Patron Saint of Ireland in their class rooms.

]]> 2026 Mairangi Bay Yr 4 & 5 Beach Trip https://www.mtcarmel.school.nz/2026-mairangi-bay-yr-4-5-beach-trip/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:56:00 +0000 https://www.mtcarmel.school.nz/?p=17531

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 https://www.mtcarmel.school.nz/2026-rippa-rugby/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:22:20 +0000 https://www.mtcarmel.school.nz/?p=17518

Rippa Rugby 2026

Last week and this week we have had the team from College Rifles come in to run some rippa rugby sessions with us

We have been very lucky with the weather and all the children have had a fantastic time improving their throwing, catching and general ball skills

 

]]> Ash Wednesday Mass https://www.mtcarmel.school.nz/ash-wednesday-mass/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:07:25 +0000 https://www.mtcarmel.school.nz/?p=17424

Our first Mass this year was to Celebrate Ash Wednesday - the start of the season of Lent. Thank you to Father Lobo who celebrated mass in Father Raphael's absence.

]]> 2025 Year 2/3 Christmas show https://www.mtcarmel.school.nz/2025-year-2-3-christmas-show/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:16:19 +0000 https://www.mtcarmel.school.nz/?p=17318

What a fantastic Christmas show the year 2 and 3 classes put on in the hall for the parents and other Mt Carmel students

Well done everyone !!

]]> Pukeko Nativity 2025 https://www.mtcarmel.school.nz/pukeko-nativity-2025/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:12:35 +0000 https://www.mtcarmel.school.nz/?p=17315

Pukeko class bought festive joy to the school and to the residents of Meadowbank Oceania Retirement Village with a beautiful Nativity performance. Thank you to Mrs McClay and Mrs Calthorpe for their hard work in bringing the show to life.

]]> 2025 Gardening for Good in Pukeko class https://www.mtcarmel.school.nz/2025-gardening-for-good-in-pukeko-class/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 23:18:23 +0000 https://www.mtcarmel.school.nz/?p=17266

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

 

 

]]> 2025 Sports day https://www.mtcarmel.school.nz/2025-sports-day/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 22:00:37 +0000 https://www.mtcarmel.school.nz/?p=17175

In week 6, term 4 the whole school enjoyed a fun sports day organised by Mrs. McClay and Miss De Waal and the Year 6 students.

The children competed in their house groups and  participated in a range of fun activities; throw the gum boot, egg and spoon, three legged races and sack races.

We were very lucky with the great weather and we had lots of fun.

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