The school was a stunning display of pink today as we joined in with many schools and organisations across the country promoting kindness and inclusion. Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying. This year your donation will go to the Mitey programme that we are implementing in […]
We have been very lucky to have Jessika from College Riffles visit us over the past few weeks giving the children the opportunity to take part in Rippa Rugby training sessions. Rippa rugby is a very popular sport in New Zealand and is a great way for children to learn ball handling and running skills, […]
We extend a warm welcome to the five new students who have just joined Pukeko class. Our older Pukeko students have empowered our new starters with Aroha and kindness which helps the transition from Early Childhood Education to school. We created a circle of friendship by painting the students handprints as a reminder that we all […]
Year 5 and 6 students took part in the Summer Field Days Interschool competition, participating in Touch, Cricket and T-Ball. For some students their chosen sport was new to them, while others were very familiar with it, which provided a valuable opportunity for students to work with a new team and display good sportsmanship. Touch […]
On Thursday 21st, we supported Down Syndrome Day. The purpose of this day is to start a conversation about Down Syndrome. We had a wonderful assortment of shoes and socks in support of this day.
St Patrick’s Day was celebrated with a green themed Mufti Day, with students and staff getting in the the spirit of the day with an array of creative and fun costumes! A gold coin donation was collected, with funds donated to the Caritas Lenten appeal.
After a few years absence, the Life Education Van and Educator visited Mt Carmel School, delighting the Children. The aim of the mobile unit is to educate and empower children to make healthy choices. The Children enjoyed sessions leaning about food and nutrition, physical safety, relationship building and of course meeting Harold.
To celebrate Chinese New Year, the children have been taking part in a variety of activities including creating a life size Dragon, making Chinese Lanterns, learning how to use chop sticks, story telling and creating Dragon artwork Xīnnián kuàilè!
Mt Carmel Year 4 and 5 students recently enjoyed an exciting day at Mairangi Bay to learn about beach safety. The lifeguards from Surf Lifesaving New Zealand passionately 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 […]
As part of the Christmas festivities, the Junior School Celebrated the Feast of St Nicholas by taking part in the Sinterklaas tradition. According to the tradition, good children are given a small gift by St Nicholas on 6th December which is placed in a shoe or sock that is left out the previous night. The […]
