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Carmel College Student, Seb, racing in the Annual Hooton Historic Karting Event
30 March 2026

A Flying Start to the Season for Seb!

Race season is officially underway, and Seb kicked things off in spectacular style at the Annual Hooton Historic Karting Event in Liverpool!

Isabella at the UKA competition at Whitby Pavilion
30 March 2026

A Triple Win Weekend for Isabella!

What an incredible achievement for Isabella this weekend as she took to the floor at the UKA competition at Whitby Pavilion!

Carmel College Year 7 student, Katie Robinson, at the UKA Pre Championship Competition
30 March 2026

A Fantastic Achievement for Katie!

A huge congratulations to Katie Robinson in Year 7, who has enjoyed an incredible weekend of success in Highland Dancing!

Carmel College 10L form enjoying the amazing western themed event at Carmel
27 March 2026

What a Hoe‑Down!

Yeehaw! What a rootin’-tootin’ success! A huge well done to Mrs Priestly and her amazing 10L form for putting on an absolutely boot‑scootin’ hoe‑down that had the whole school talking! 

Carmel College students on the retreat during the Holy Mass
26 March 2026

Carmel College Retreat 2026: A Few Days Filled With Faith, Friendship & Joy

​​​​​​​From the moment we arrived on 23rd March, our retreat has been nothing short of incredible — the perfect blend of prayer, play, laughter, reflection, and memories we’ll treasure for a long time.

Carmel College students celebrating Francophonie day with decorations and masks
23 March 2026

Francophonie Day at Carmel Was FRANCTASTIQUE!

​​​​​​​What a magnifique day we had yesterday as Carmel celebrated Francophonie Day — a joyful celebration of French language, culture, and creativity! A huge merci beaucoup to Madame Frank for bringing the spirit of la francophonie to life across the college. There were surprises, smiles, and plenty of “ooh la la!” moments throughout the day.

Carmel College students during the Easter Egg tombola
21 March 2026

Lenten Fundraising Hits £1007 — And Still Rising!

Our Lenten fundraising is gathering wonderful momentum here at Carmel College! We’re delighted to share that we have now raised an impressive £1007 for the St Augustine’s Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society — and that total is from just 13 forms so far. With many more still to contribute, we’re excited to see this figure continue to grow.

Carmel College Year 7 girls' rugby team at the Town Tournament
21 March 2026

Champions on Their Debut!

On Friday afternoon, our incredible Year 7 girls’ rugby team were crowned T1 Town Tournament Champions at Blackwell Meadows — an outstanding achievement and a debut to remember!

Trust schools coming together to celebrate St Patrick's day
20 March 2026

Celebrating St Patrick’s Day with Friends from Across the Trust

What a joyful and faith‑filled St Patrick’s Day we enjoyed at Carmel College — a day full of prayer, cake and plenty of craic! 

Carmel College students presenting their cheque after delivering their Active Travel Ambassador pitch
18 March 2026

Stewardship in Action at the Town Hall!

This morning, our incredible Stewardship Student Group stepped into the council chambers at Darlington Town Hall to deliver their Active Travel Ambassador Pitch — and they were absolutely outstanding!  After months of research, planning, and collaboration with Lou from Team Modeshift, our students confidently presented their vision to secure funding for the Carmel Ride & Stride Campaign.

Carmel College students prepare to celebrate St Patrick's day by creating their own decorations
13 March 2026

Students Prepare for St Patrick’s Day Tea Party

There was plenty of cutting, colouring and craic in our SVP meeting this morning as students got to work creating shamrocks, bunting and decorations for our St Patrick’s Day Tea Party at St Augustine’s Parish Centre.

Carmel College student showing their printed bookmark, to commemorate World Book Day
5 March 2026

Celebrating World Book Day at Carmel College!

World Book Day is always a highlight in our calendar, and this year has been no exception! Our school has been filled with creativity, excitement, and a shared love of reading as students across the College joined in the celebrations.

Carmel U19 boys celebrating their place in the Country Cup semi-finals
5 March 2026

Team Carmel Through to the Semi‑Finals!

What a night of football for Team Carmel as our U19 boys travelled to St Joseph’s Hebburn for a thrilling County Cup quarter‑final showdown. The long journey was well worth it, with the squad delivering a performance full of character, determination and teamwork.

Carmel College students looking through careers day stalls
4 March 2026

Big Futures Start Here at Carmel College!

We hosted a fantastic whole‑school Careers Fair, and it was brilliant to see our students engaging so positively with the many opportunities available to them. From exploring university pathways to discovering apprenticeships and career routes with leading employers, students asked thoughtful questions and showed real curiosity about their futures.

Carmel College students in the Menin Gate Memorial
23 February 2026

Carmel College Battlefields Trip 2026

Our Year 10 and 11 students have begun an unforgettable pilgrimage of learning and remembrance as they travel across France and Belgium to explore key sites from the First World War.

A large group of students and staff stand together on a stage in colourful costumes, raising their hands in celebration.
13 February 2026

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 students together to celebrate the end of their Traitors game
12 February 2026

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. 

Image of Team Carmel Crowned North East Champions!
7 February 2026

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.