Congratulations to all the competitors who contributed to the most closely contested Carmel sports day ever. After a great afternoon of exciting races all points were totalled resulting in a tie for first place betweenContinue reading
Lourdes
A reflection from a student: Lourdes 2017… how do you put something like that into words? An amazing, unforgettable and truly life-changing experience that I’m so thankful to have been given. I have spent theContinue reading
Vocation Days
Here I am Lord, I come to do your will!’ Psalm 40 Year 9 and 10 students spent a morning each reflecting on what it means to be called to serve God and others. StudentsContinue reading
Catholic Partnership Mass
11 Year 7 and 8 students represented Carmel at the recent Hexham and Newcastle Catholic Partnership Mass at Newcastle Cathedral on 8th June. The theme of the Mass was taken from the Partnership’s theme ‘LaudatoContinue reading
Rome
A group of 73 students and 9 staff from Carmel College in Darlington visited Rome for their annual pilgrimage over the Easter holidays. The trip was a truly wonderful experience with a range of archaeological,Continue reading
Boys Cricket
Two teams were entered into the Year 7 and Year 8 Boys Darlington Inter Cricket Competition (a total of 17 boys represented Carmel). Carmel finished 2nd and 4th on the day. 7 boys also representedContinue reading
Art Exhibition
Once again the art exhibition was a huge success. Work from KS4/5 art, textiles and photography students was displayed, celebrating the success of all their hard work and dedication. Thank you to all families andContinue reading
Y10 Art Field Trip
Y10 art students enjoyed a field trip to the South Gare in Redcar(Paddy’s Hole). They spent the morning taking photographs to use as part of their next unit of study. In the afternoon they visitedContinue reading
The Big Project Final
Congratulations to all students who took part in the Big Project this year. Supported by Jacobs Engineering the project has involved teams working together for a year to use engineering to solve social problems. FinalistsContinue reading
Debating Workshop
Sixth form students from both years 12 and 13 attended a debating workshop led by Gillian Bell, which focused on the idea of parliament and what it actually means for them as individuals and forContinue reading
DoE
In May and June 48 of our Year 10 successfully completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh expedition in Teesdale. They navigated over 20km over the two days and set up camp near Middleton in Teesdale.Continue reading
Artificial Pitch
Fr Dodds Blessed our new Artificial Grass Pitch on 16th June and Maura Regan cut the ribbon to officially open it. Directors, governors and staff were joined by Sport England, the designers, contractors and theContinue reading
Eurovision
In May, Carmel College was delighted to host the Catholic Partnership Eurovision Song Competition, which saw six schools from the Partnership compete against each other to win the Golden Mic. Following outstanding performances involving singingContinue reading
Valencia Exchange
Earlier in the year a small group of Spanish boys from our new partner school in Valencia, Spain, came to visit their English exchange partners for two weeks. In addition to attending lessons with theirContinue reading
Young Enterprise
A message from Young Enterprise centre teachers – Mrs Cox, Mrs Holt – We are both very proud of your achievements. Congratulations to our 6th form, Young Enterprise team, Ecostyle – A very successful yearContinue reading
Peru
Sixth form students, together with Mrs Turver and Mr Graham, are working hard to raise awareness and money for the Carmel College Peru Project. In July 2017, and then again in October 2018, the collegeContinue reading
SVP Updates
As the year comes to a close, we can look back with joy at the growth of our Youth SVP group which boasts forty members from Year 7 and 8. They really have been involvedContinue reading
Book Factor 2017
A group of pupils from Holy Family, St Augustine’s, St Bede’s and St Teresa’s Catholic Primary Schools, who will start Carmel this September, have taken part in a Year 6 literacy transition programme. Twenty fourContinue reading
The Carnegie Book Award
Ten students participating in ‘The Carnegie Book Award Shadowing Scheme’ attended the annual judging event in the college library on 19 June. The Carnegie Medal is awarded annually to the writer of an outstanding bookContinue reading
Kielder
On Friday 29th April 42 Year 7 children and 5 staff set off to Hawkhirst Scout Centre on Kielder Water for our annual Adventure Weekend. We took part in a very exciting, packed programme ofContinue reading
Carmel Girls Darlington Swimming Champions!
In the 100th Darlington Secondary Schools’ Swimming Gala, Carmel girls finished first and the boys second. In the overall competition Carmel were runners up. A big congratulations to the swimmers and the coaches who haveContinue reading
Carmel Lose Tense Cup Final
Carmel Year 9 football team narrowly lost to Longfield 2-1 in the Darlington Schools’ Cup Final. The game was played on the Middlesbrough FC training ground at Rockcliffe. To view photos of the match pleaseContinue reading
Learning to Sail at Thornton Steward Sailing Club, Bedale
Laney Wilkinson, Dominic Gate, Sarah Turver, Sophie Billany, Jess Briggs and Anna Shorten will be spending their next 5 Sundays at the Thornton Steward Sailing Club in Bedale. They are attending the ‘Learning to Sail’Continue reading
Year 7s County Cup Runners Up
Carmel Year 7 rugby team finished runners-up in the County Cup, played at the Northern Echo Arena on Wednesday 26 April. To view photos of the final please click here.
Outstanding Innings from Matilda
The Year 9 and 10 Girls represented Carmel in the Durham County Indoor Cricket Competition. A standout performance was from Matilda Weir, who scored 73 runs not out in one of the group matches. ThisContinue reading
Year 7 Town Football Champions
After beating Hummersknott 3-1 in their final fixture of the season, the year 7 football team clinched the Darlington League title. The team coached by Mr Summers and Mr Woods have now won all ofContinue reading
Carmel U14 County Rugby Runners Up
In the Cleveland County U14 Rugby Cup final, Carmel lost narrowly to Egglescliffe School, from Stockton 22 points to 12. The match was played on the pitch inside the Northern Echo arena, home to DarlingtonContinue reading
Carmel U13 County Rugby Champions
In the Cleveland County U13 Rugby Cup final, Carmel beat Macmillan College, from Middlesbrough, 45 points to 15. The match was played on the pitch inside the Northern Echo arena, home to Darlington Mowden ParkContinue reading
Lourdes
On Holy Saturday 2017, 50 members of Carmel College Sixth Form will embark on their journey with HCPT, the pilgrimage trust, on the annual Easter Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Students will travel with fellow pilgrims fromContinue reading
Tees Valley Rugby Final
Carmel Year 7 Rugby Team finished third in the Tees Valley finals held at Redcar Rugby Club. In the pool stages they topped their group by beating Hummersknott, Nunthorpe, Macmillan and drawing with Conyers. Unfortunately they thenContinue reading