Welcome to the OCA


Join us at one of our many events


Catch up with lifelong friends


Be part of a vibrant community


Welcome

From the OCA President, Ben Horne

Welcome to the Old Caterhamians' Association (OCA), a vibrant, connected community offering a professional and social network for former students of Caterham School, a group proud to call itself the Old Cats. Our mission is to make the OCA as inclusive and relevant to our members and the wider school community as possible.

 

Pre-Fireworks drinks 2024 – SOLD OUT


5.00 - 6.15pm
The Wilberforce Hall

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I have good memories of Caterham School – it taught me two important lessons in life, resilience and spotting opportunities. The OCA has been a great way to get back in touch with old school friends, with events for everybody.

Mary Whenman (OC 1985–1987, OCA Vice President 2015–2018)
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Caterham School certainly gives you a sense of service, and community spirit, and inspired me to take part in volunteer projects.

Samir Dwesar (OC 2001–2008)
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At Caterham, I always felt a sense of community and acceptance – I felt respected for my strengths.

Ashley Pollak (OC 1993–1998)
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Caterham gave me the work habits and academic qualifications to gain entry to medical school and then to succeed there. It fostered in me a sense of enquiry and of curiosity that helped me to pursue an academic career.

Professor Michael Aminoff (OC 1953–1959)
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The camaraderie of the School shows you how to work well in a team, whilst simultaneously creating a base that makes you feel you can achieve anything you set your mind to.

Katie Atkin (OC 2002–2007)
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The benefits of Caterham School exist well beyond our school years, we are a global community of Old Cats covering every sector and profession and all with friendship and mutual support at our core.

Stephen May (OC, OCA President 2015–2018)

OC News

Tatler Schools Guide – Best Head Finalist

We were delighted to learn that our very own Mr Ceri Jones has been shortlisted for Best Head of a Public School, in the Tatler Schools Awards 2025. The shortlisting…

Joyous Return to our Partner School Lerang’wa

Generations of Old Cats will forever remember their trip to Caterham’s partner school Lerang’wa. Summer 2024 brought a welcome return to Lerang’wa School for our 14th visit, but the first…

Classes of 87-91 Reunion

A wonderful lunch was served in the Refectory followed by tours of the School and afternoon tea. It was wonderful to hear memories from Old Cats who attended Caterham School,…

OCA Sport events

The OCA will enter sides into the following sporting competitions: Six a side cricket tournament on 3rd August on the school’s Hill Fields pitches. If interested please contact Sam Thorpe on…

OCA Cricket Victory

On Sunday 16th June an Old Caterhamians cricket side contested and won convincingly the first round of the cricketer’s trophy against Kings Rochester Old Boys by 201 runs. The OCA batted…

Over 60s Summer Reunion Lunch

The history of Caterham School was brought to life as our over 60s OCs shared their school experiences with First Year pupils at the OCA’s Over 60’s Summer Reunion. A…

OC Golf Society Spring Meeting

This year’s OC golfing season opened on 2nd April with our Spring Meeting which was once again held at Rye Golf Club in East Sussex on the south coast. It…

Insight Evening – Entrepreneurship

The CaterhamConnected Insight Evenings returned this time to discuss Entrepreneurship. Leading the evening were six successful and experienced entrepreneurs. Andrew Denton delivered the keynote to an immersed audience of 100…

Boarders Reunion 2024

It was an absolutely delightful and heartwarming experience to witness the reunion of numerous OCA boarders with their beloved Caterham family in the vibrant city of London. As they gathered…

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