First Day of School 2019
On the first day of school this year we welcomed 22 new children to Mt Carmel. We got a photo of some of them as they turned up with their families to wish them well on their first day here.
News & Events
Korimako and Weka – Slime Making Experiment
Korimako and Weka Classes have enjoyed making Slime as part of their Science Focus Topic this term. This experiment showed the children how Scientific concepts such as “reaction” and “state of matter” result when different substances are mixed together.
School Cross Country
The school Cross Country Competition was a very successful event with all the children taking part and doing their very best. We saw some great running performances, and congratulate the individual winners. This year’s winning house was St Mary MacKillop.
Book Week Parade
Book Week culminated in a fantastic costume parade. The children enjoyed dressing up as their favourite book character, and had the opportunity to showcase this to the rest of the school. The week’s activities, including the character parade and visiting show, were a great way to celebrate books and encourage a joy of reading amongst […]
Pink Shirt Day
At the conclusion of Bullying Free NZ Week, we celebrated with Pink Shirt Day. The PTA organised a number of events to mark the day which were enjoyed by all the students. The Disco at lunchtime was a highlight of the Day.
Football in Schools
Last week the whole school enjoyed a Football For Schools taster session, taking part in skills training and giving it a go in the inflatable pitch. Football for Schools also offer after school sessions – see their website for details
Senior Athletics Afternoon
Our annual Senior Athletics Afternoon was very enjoyable. The children had a wonderful time taking part in a range of activities and demonstrated great sportsmanship as they competed. The sack race was a highlight of the event. The winning house was St Francis.
Junior Athletics Afternoon
In the last week of term 1 we were fortunate to hit a break in the rainy, stormy weather as we held our annual Junior Athletics Afternoon. Video Credit: Frogley Family
Mairangi Bay Trip
Earlier this term our Year 4 and 5 students each spent a day at Mairangi Bay Surf Lifesaving Club learning about Surf Safety. Mrs Louise Spora writes: “This was an invaluable day facilitated by experienced surf lifesavers. The students started the day in the classroom learning Beach Safety Rules, how to be sunsmart and what […]
Rippa Rugby for Y1 & Y2
Our Year 1 and Year 2 classrooms enjoyed a session with Hamish from the Marist Rugby Club learning how to play Rippa Rugby. Under 6’s Rippa Rugby is played on Friday nights in Term 2 at the Marist Club in Panmure. For more information on how to join, contact Hamish on 021 031 6665 or […]
