The Carmel Farm Shop is a fantastic initiative run by our Foundation Learning students, giving staff the opportunity to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables and salad each week.

Students take responsibility for the entire process, from organising incoming produce and preparing staff orders to managing deliveries, balancing orders and collecting payments. These hands-on experiences help students develop valuable transferable skills, including organisation, communication, confidence, responsibility and an understanding of how a business operates.

The Farm Shop provides meaningful opportunities for students to develop independence, work collaboratively and put their learning into practice in a real working environment.

It is also a wonderful example of our Catholic values in action, particularly the principles of Common Good, Dignity of Work and Participation. Through their contributions, students make a positive difference to our college community while experiencing the satisfaction and value of meaningful work.

A huge thank you to all the staff and students who dedicate their time and enthusiasm to making the Carmel Farm Shop such a success!

Click here to find out more about Entry Level Foundation Learning at Carmel College