Service Programme
How to make the most of your service hours whilst at Carmel!! đ©”đ€
Mercy women see the need and make a difference.
Mercy women see the need and make a difference.
Required Service Hours:
Required Service Hours:
Year 7 & 8 â 10 hours
Year 9 & 10 â 15 hours
Year 11, 12, 13 â 20 hours
Service Reflection Due Dates:
Service Reflection Due Dates:
Year 7 & 8 -Â 07/10/2025 (first Tuesday of Term 4)
Year 9 & 10 -Â 07/10/2025 (first Tuesday of Term 4)
Year 11, 12, 13 - 15/07/2025 (first Tuesday of Term 3)
Service at Carmel is...
Service at Carmel is...
unpaid
not for immediate family (chores at home donât count!)
benefit other people
in your own time
What do I need to do to earn my service badge?
What do I need to do to earn my service badge?
In order to receive a service badge and certificate each year, students need to:
Complete the required hours with an appropriate service activity.
Complete the online service assignment (posted in House Google classroom for each Atawhai group).
Fill in the service log chart with evidence of completed service with contact details for checking.
Complete the reflection questions.
Include photos of yourself completing the service.
Submit the assignment into House Google classroom by the due date â House points will only be given for assignments handed in complete and on time.
Why do we do Service?
Why do we do Service?
At Carmel College, one of our Core Mercy values is Service. All students from Year 7-13 are expected to complete community service hours each year.
Carmel College requires students to complete service hours because:
Service is central to the Gospel teachings and our core Mercy values.
Students will be able to assist people in our community who need help.
Students will gain valuable social and leadership skills which will help them in their futures.
Many employers set great value on young people who have shown an interest in helping others simply for the sake of it.
Examples of Service
Examples of Service
Rubbish pickups
Tree planting
Helping at your parish
Volunteering at Opshops
For all things service you can contact:
For all things service you can contact:
Ms Cox - scox@carmel.school.nz
 You can find her in the Homestead on Mondays and Tuesdays, or email her at service@carmel.school.nzÂ
Feedback on the Service Programme:
Feedback on the Service Programme:
Did Service help you?
âYes Definitely. I went home that day feeling proud of helping and contributing to my community. It reminds me of reconciliation. There is a fresh feeling that runs through you and makes you feel amazing. I'm so excited about what the rest of the years bring me and I hope when I have finished Carmel I can look at all the service badges that I have got. â Libby Y7
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