Celebrating Rugby Success at Carmel Sixth Form
We are proud to celebrate the incredible achievements of members of our Carmel Sixth Form community in rugby this season. A huge congratulations to Faith in Year 12, who was awarded Most Improved Player this season. Alongside this fantastic recognition, Faith has also proudly represented Darlington Mowden Park RFC through opportunities with the Scotland Academy, GB7s and county coaching programmes—an exceptional accomplishment that reflects true dedication, hard work and passion for the sport.
Catenian Bursary Presentation
We were delighted to welcome Neil Oxley (President) and Ray Abbott (Secretary) of the Darlington Circle of the Catenians. They spoke to our students about the work of the association and the many ways it supports young people through faith, friendship and service.
Youth Alpha Launches at Carmel
Yesterday lunchtime, we were delighted to host our very first Youth Alpha session at Carmel College—an inspiring, student-led initiative designed to explore the big questions of life, faith and purpose. Led by students for students, the session created a welcoming space for open conversation, reflection and curiosity. It was wonderful to see such a strong turnout, with pupils from across all year groups coming together to take part.
Real‑World Chemistry in Action at Carmel College!
Our A Level Chemists enjoyed a fantastic afternoon in the lab as we welcomed Dr Peter Hoare from Newcastle University, who brought real‑world chemistry to life with an inspiring hands‑on session.
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Year 13 Is Cooking Up Something New!
Our Year 13 students were back in the food room this morning during PSHE, building some brilliant life skills — cooking on a student budget!
Celebrating Sign Language Week at Carmel College!
Our wonderful Year 12 students have been embracing Sign Language Week with real passion and enthusiasm as they continue their journey through Week 4 of their British Sign Language (BSL) course. This week’s focus was all about food and eating out – a theme that brought plenty of fun, creativity and practical learning!
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Carmel College Students Experience the Magic of New York City
Our Carmel College New York Trip officially began on 22 February, when students and staff made their journey across the Atlantic for the start of an unforgettable week in the Big Apple.
Love in Action at Carmel Sixth Form!
This week, our incredible Sixth Form students have been spreading kindness, creativity, and community spirit through their Valentine’s fundraising event — and what a success it has been!
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.
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Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Celebration at Carmel Sixth Form
What an unforgettable evening! Once again, our Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes celebration was a complete sell‑out — held a few days early and absolutely brilliant from start to finish.
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Senior Team Maths Challenge – Success for Carmel Sixth Form!
The Senior Team Maths Challenge (STMC) is a prestigious national competition that brings together talented young mathematicians from schools and colleges across the UK.
Celebrating Sophie, Young Citizen of the Year
We were thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Sophie, who has been awarded Young Citizen of the Year in recognition of her exceptional dedication to supporting young people.