Walking Together: Building Community at Carmel

As we settle into the new school year, there’s a strong sense of connection and belonging at Carmel College. Whether it’s welcoming new students, supporting one another in learning, or embracing our ‘Journey of Hope’, it is important to remember that we don’t walk this path alone.

This year, as we embrace the Jubilee theme Pilgrims of Hope, we are called to walk together in faith, kindness, and service—not just as individuals but as a community.

The start of the school year brings fresh opportunities to connect and build our Carmel Community. Our Year 7 students have begun their high school journey with excitement, and their buddies and teachers have played a key role in making sure they feel supported. Across all year levels, students have been settling into their learning, setting personal goals, and strengthening friendships that will shape their experience at Carmel.

Faith in Action: Our Commitment to Service

At the heart of Carmel College is a commitment to serving others. Already, students have been engaging in Marist Game Changers, preparing for visits to Cleveland Gardens, and signing up for Rosies Outreach—each of these initiatives helping to build a spirit of compassion.  We are now expanding our Marist Game Changers group to include Years 7,8, 9 &10. 

Our Lenten journey is also about to begin, and with Ash Wednesday approaching, we are invited to reflect on how we can be a source of hope in our community. Whether it’s through small acts of kindness, volunteering, or simply being there for someone in need. To mark the beginning of Lent and Project Compassion, our Year 12 Ministry Leaders will join other schools from around Brisbane as they head in to celebrate Mass with Archbishop Mark Coleridge at St Stephen’s Cathedral on Tuesday 4 March.  Our Ash Wednesday liturgy will take place on Wednesday 5 March at 9am in Civitas.  We invite our Carmel families to join us for this important event in the liturgical calendar.

Mrs Erin Hardy

Assistant Principal-Religious Education