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 […]
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.
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 […]
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
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.
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 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.
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 […]
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 […]
Epro8 Last week our Year 5 and 6 classes participated in the Epro8 challenge. EPro8 is an inter-school science and engineering competition. Every year over 35,000 students from throughout New Zealand take part. Students participate in a series of events: firstly, within their school and then inter-school. These events are designed to promote science, […]
