Safety and security are two things which have so much relevance and so many meanings in a school context. Teachers are constantly considering the physical and psychological safety of their students, usually subconsciously ; mainly because if a student is going to learn effectively, they have to feel safe. If they are to be prepared to take risks in class or ask questions to cla ...

From the Principal

We have warmly welcomed several new members to our teaching staff this year, one of them being Ms Paula Frost, High School teacher of English and HASS. Originally pursuing a career in media and communications, starting out as a newspaper journalist and then taking on a variety of communications roles, Paula always knew she would eventually tread a different path. “I always ha ...

Secondary School

With High School exams around the corner, Carmel School is emphasising the importance of recreational activities as a technique to combat the stress many students experience during this time. The School partners with Elevate Education every year, conducting study skills seminars and inspiring students to adopt healthy studying habits. According to their Science of Student Succ ...

Secondary School, Sports

When I started working at Carmel School, I was told I would soon notice the benefits of a school with a strong sense of community and during the past fortnight, I have seen this in action. We have been hit hard by COVID-19. With very few days missed during Term 1, this situation has now been reversed and I think that towards the end of this week, we broke the threshold of havin ...

From the Principal
From the Principal

We’ve had a great start to Term 2, with Carmel students returning in their smart winter uniforms and appearing refreshed after a good break. Changes to COVID-19 restrictions have meant that we can welcome more people onto the campus, which is great.  Planning has moved into overdrive, as we re-work our schedules and invitations to see which assemblies and other gatherings can ...

From the Principal