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Following on from the amazing success of The Lion King Jnr. last year don't miss your chance to see a live performance of Frozen Jnr. at Mount Carmel R.C. High School on Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th July 2026 at 7pm. Tickets are now on sale.

Introducing Jensen W. as The Duke of Weselton

Favourite song from Frozen - Let It Go
Favourite all time Disney character - Aladdin
Dream Role in a Musical - Jason Dean from Heathers
What I am looking forward to most about the show - Shouting at Elsa and Hans

This is Jensen's third role at Mount Carmel with his first being ensemble in Peter Pan in Year Nine, going on to play the main antagonist Scar in The Lion King Jr and finally Weselton: his last role at school before going off to Sixth Form!

Outside of the School Show, Jensen has also participated in many different Performing Arts activities, for example:

He was a member of the Choir for four years before leaving in Year 11
In Year Nine, he won the 'Young Voice' award in the CHARM talent show for having “the ability to engage and inspire an audience, reflecting his commitment to fostering a strong and inclusive ethos within the school” as well as being able to “challenge stereotypes."

Choosing Performing Arts as his GCSE option and completing the Gold Arts Award which is the equivalent of an A-level
With his naturally deep voice, his formal demeanour and his acting flexibility, it makes him perfect for the role.

We have a vacancy for a well qualified, talented and enthusiastic teacher of English

- Suitable for MPS/ECT teachers
- 12 month fixed term post
- Closing date 23 June 2026 at 9am

Full details on our website, use this link to view https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/job-vacancies/teacher-of-english-8

Mount Carmel Year 8 pupils enjoyed a day out of the classroom to visit Grasmere in the Lake District. Both English and Geography were making the most of all that this beautiful little corner of the world has to offer: walks in the stunning scenery, the beautiful shops and village green, and Dove Cottage, home to the early 19th Century poet William Wordsworth.

Pupils enjoyed the scenic coach journey there as we passed lakes, hills and fields. When they got to Grasmere, we saw all four seasons within our first ten minutes of being there, but thankfully everyone was prepared for both sunny spells and sudden showers.

Over the course of the day, pupils rotated round three activities, entering each one with enthusiasm and interest. After a walk in the shadows of Helm Crag, students got to learn about Wordsworth who was inspired by these stunning surroundings, and visit the place where he lived and wrote, before looking at the village and taking part in a fieldwork activity. Each element of the trip complemented the others, and both the Geography and English curriculum were enriched by each other. One of the highlights in Dove Cottage was seeing the early manuscripts written in Wordsworth's own hand and getting to write with a quill and ink!

Sadly, there wasn't time to stop at the iconic Grasmere Gingerbread Shop, but we did walk past it, and the warm, enticing smell was almost as good.

We'll just have to go back next year!

We have a vacancy for a well qualified, talented and enthusiastic individual for the post of Academic Mentor.

Please refer to the advert and link to our website for full details.
Closing date 25 June 2026 at 9am
https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/job-vacancies/academic-mentor

All Year 10 history pupils went to the Imperial War Museum at Salford Quays to help prepare for the Year 11 Warfare through Time, and London during the Blitz curriculum topic.

The pupils really enjoyed looking at artefacts, dressing up and taking part in spy gameplay!

The day finished with some lunch and some shopping at Salford Quays.

Mount Carmel U15 girls competed at the National Championships in Manchester, making it all the way to the Championship game but unfortunately losing by just one score to Ealing Fields to finish second place in the country.
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The girls’ effort, positivity, commitment and incredible performances all day were an absolute credit to not just Mount Carmel but the North-West region we were representing and the Chicago Bears, who kindly attended and supported the team throughout.
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3 national finals in 3 years is a tremendous achievement for the school, and we will continue to push to compete at the highest levels in the U.K.

Chicago Bears

After an amazing visit a few weeks ago from The Moon Rocks, Year 9 science pupils researched Orions re-entry and their safe return back to Earth.

They then created their own parachutes to successfully protect their capsule and crew (an egg!) dropping them from a second floor window.
The winners of this challenge were presented with chocolate for their prizes.

Well done to Year 9 pupils Daniel and Favour who are both in Mr Siddique's class.

Mount Carmel staff said 'Farewell' to Year 11 pupils on Wednesday 17th June 2026.

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Pastoral Leaders Miss Aldis and Mr Ellerton organised a fantastic and very emotional send off for them with a special leaver's assembly.
Form tutors spoke with great emotion and amusement about their form pupils, many of whom have been with them for five years!
Miss Aldis gave a heartfelt message to the year group which reduced many pupils to tears.
A farewell video featuring staff was played and a photo slideshow displaying the most embarrassing photos that could be found from the past five years was shown to the Year 11's.
Headteacher Mr Bowers concluded with a special goodwill message and reminder that we will always be here for them if needed.
Year 11's then signed each others shirts with lots of messages for each other.
All at M.C. wish this year group lots of love and very best wishes for their next step in life.

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🙏✨ We celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving for the retirement of Mr Xavier Bowers at the end of the summer term after 15 years of outstanding service as Headteacher of Mount Carmel (2011–2026).

Thank you to Monsignor John Daly and Fr Francis Wadsworth for leading the celebration, to our wonderful choir 🎶, and to Raiden in Year 8 for serving at the altar.

We were delighted to see Mr Bowers receive the Benemerenti Medal from Pope Leo XIV 🏅✝️ in recognition of his exceptional service to Catholic education.

Congratulations, Mr Bowers, and every blessing for a happy and healthy retirement! 💙

View a gallery of photographs using the link below to our website.

Mass to Celebrate the Retirement of Mr Xavier Bowers The Mount Carmel community gathered together to celebrate Mass in thanksgiving for the retirement of Mr Xavier Bowers at the end of the Summer term, who has served as Headteacher from 2011 to 2026 with dedication, vision and faith-filled leadership. We were delighted to welcome Monsignor John...