Carmel’s Culture Festival: A Celebration of Unity and Diversity
What an unforgettable day at Carmel’s Culture Festival! Inspired by the message of Fratelli Tutti – brothers and sisters, all, the event brought our school community together through food, stories, music, and traditions from around the world.
Carmel Does The Traitors: The Final Reveal!
Last Friday brought an electrifying end to Carmel Does The Traitors, and what a finale it was! The room was filled with suspicion, strategy, dramatic banishments, and more than a few Oscar‑worthy performances.
Team Carmel Crowned North East Champions!
What an incredible weekend for Team Carmel! On Saturday, our U13 boys travelled to Bradford Grammar School for the National Schools Table Tennis Area Finals, and the day could not have gone any better. As reigning County Durham champions, the team faced tough opponents from across the North East and Yorkshire, but they rose to the challenge with outstanding skill, composure and determination.
Carmel College Wins North East Choir of the Year 2026
Carmel College is incredibly proud to announce that our Senior Choir has been officially named North East Choir of the Year 2026. This fantastic achievement follows months of rehearsals, dedication, and commitment from our talented singers, and their hard work truly shone on stage.
Heart to Heart: Our Young Vincentians Put Faith Into Action
This week, our young Vincentians have continued to shine as they met to make thoughtful and meaningful plans for Lent. Building on the success of Wednesday’s Heart to Heart break‑time sessions — led by our dedicated Sixth Form Mental Health & Wellbeing student leaders — the group gathered again this morning to explore how they can serve others during this special season.
Team Carmel Secure Another Victory in the English Schools Cup!
This week, our U15 Girls faced Prince Henry’s in the first round of the English Schools Cup, delivering a performance full of determination, skill, and teamwork.
West End Dreams: Daniel Lights Up the Stage!
A huge congratulations to Daniel in Year 8, who wowed audiences last night with an incredible performance at His Majesty’s Theatre, home of The Phantom of the Opera. Taking centre stage in Across the Line, Daniel represented Carmel College in Darlington with outstanding confidence, talent and professionalism beyond his years.
Year 11 Impress at Mock Interview Day
We are incredibly proud of our Year 11 students at Carmel College in Darlington, who truly excelled during our annual Mock Interview Day. All 35 professionals who kindly offered their time were full of praise for our pupils — complimenting their preparation, confidence and the impressive way they discussed their achievements and aspirations.
Public Speaking Power! Carmel Teams Qualify for the Regional Finals
What a night for our Public Speaking Club! Two teams from Carmel College in Darlington travelled to Newcastle to compete in the latest round of the ESU Churchill Public Speaking Competition — facing some exceptionally strong schools, including last year’s national finalists.
Racing to Victory: Seb Crowned National Champion!
A massive congratulations to Seb in Year 10 at Carmel College in Darlington, who last night received his well‑earned trophy after being crowned the TKM Junior Championship Winner 2025 in the National Kart Club competition!
Carmel College Politics Club Explores Democracy in London
The Carmel College Politics Club enjoyed an unforgettable day in London, where students from Year 9 to Year 13 had the chance to experience UK democracy in action.
Carmel College Year 8 Boys Reach the County Cup Semi‑Final!
Carmel College is celebrating another fantastic sporting achievement as our Year 8 Boys Football Team have secured their place in the County Cup Semi‑Final. It was an outstanding performance from start to finish, showcasing teamwork, determination, and real sporting talent.