Carmel College

Carmel College Students performing at Carmel Day.

Carmel Day Mass.

Carmel Day celebrations.

Carmel Community Celebrates

When you ask Carmel Old Girls about what was their best memory of their days at the college, the unanimous response is always Carmel Day!!

From the enthusiastic cheers, clapping and shouts of encouragement all afternoon on Friday 26th June, these memories will continue on through many more generations of Carmel Old Girls.

The day began with Carmel’s first, post lockdown whole school Mass. There was a break for final rehearsals and then everyone gathered in the gym which had been transformed into a concert venue. Each House then performed their much-rehearsed dance routines with fanciful costuming and makeup before a panel of ‘celebrity’ judges. Teachers were coerced into making good-natured fools of themselves performing their own dance routine.

This day is a real community building activity. The weeks of preconcert rehearsals builds connections amongst the students across all the year levels and the Mass brings many community members into the college to help celebrate the college. This year the event was even more meaningful after the bumpy COVID ride had by all over the first half of the year. It was good to express our gratitude for where we are at now and encourage hope for the future. Photography courtesy of Emma Spence.

Carmel College Students enjoying the concert.

Carmel College Students Lockdown Service Service Programme: “I will show you my faith by my works” (James 2:18)

At Carmel College, one of our Core Mercy values is Service. All students from Year 7-13 are expected to complete community service hours each year. This service didn’t stop during lockdown as the examples here show:

Talitha Pereira, Year 13

Due to the Level 4 lockdown, there were many families who lost their jobs and were unable to put food on their tables. By putting into practice the Mercy Value of Care, especially for the vulnerable, the St. Vincent de Paul Society took action by putting together food parcels for those struggling to make ends meet. As part of my service, I have helped Vinnies by delivering food parcels to families in need all across the North Shore.

Daragh Bonnici, Year 9

During lockdown Daragh entertained Whenuapai Village with her ballet from her garage/studio. This was such a thoughtful thing to do and was thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by the community.

Kate Lim, Year 7

Kate sewed her way throughout quarantine, learning how to make beautiful bags for the Carmel and Catholic Community. She plans to donate her hard work to retired priests and nuns in the community for them to use for shopping, travelling or just general use. Kate put in an amazing amount of work to make such beautifully designed bags to donate.

Talitha Pereira.

Daragh Bonnici.

Kate Lim.