Over 60’s Christmas Lunch 2025
We were delighted to welcome over 95 OCs from classes of 1955 to 1982 to this year’s annual Over 60s Christmas Lunch. Held at The Oyster Shed in London, the…
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.
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)
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)
At Caterham, I always felt a sense of community and acceptance – I felt respected for my strengths.
Ashley Pollak (OC 1993–1998)
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)
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)
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
Remembrance Service 2025
Cadets of Corps have again been busy during this year’s remembrance season. Following our Head of Corps’ role at a national ceremony in Westminster last week, many cadets have been…
OCA Rugby Afternoon
In perfect rugby weather on Remembrance Sunday, the Alumni President’s Team played an OCRFC team in an energetic end to end game of rugby on Home Field. With several players…
Fireworks Night 2025
Fireworks Night 2025 was another sell out event. Our community came together on a clear, crisp, November night to enjoy an evening filled with excitement, laughter, and breathtaking displays. From…
The Famous Four Attempt a Reunion
Written by OC Alastair Scott (1961) Way back, back before the days when brain fog became a thing, I must briefly have had a rather blank diary and as a…
School Choirs to Perform at Arundel Cathedral
The esteemed choirs of Caterham School, ETS and Chamber Choir, are set to perform a special choral recital at the historic Arundel Cathedral on Saturday, October 11, 3.00pm. This event promises an afternoon of…
OCGS Autumn Meeting
After last year’s total washout following torrential rain closing the course we were blessed this September day with intermittent drizzle! Hindhead is a jewel of a course and the club…
CC Insight Evening HK: Entrepreneurship
Last week saw Hong Kong based Old Cats, parents and staff come together to attend a thought provoking evening discussing Proactiveness for a Thriving Future. A wonderful evening was had…
Class of 1993 Catch up
After the wonderful reunion at Caterham School earlier this spring, many of us were left wanting more—and some who couldn’t attend were especially disappointed. So, we decided to gather a…
Stellar A Level Results for the Class of 2025
Outstanding A Level results have secured bright futures for Caterham School pupils with over two thirds of all grades the top A* and A grades and almost a third the…
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Huge congratulations to our Upper Sixth Form on securing 14 offers from @CambridgeUniversity & University of Oxford! 🎉 From PPE to Law, Physics & more, we’re so proud of our students’ achievements. Discover their stories: link in bio.
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We are thrilled to be joined by Mr Edmund Fitzgerald O’Connor as our guest speaker for our ever popular medical lecture.
Join us on Monday 2 March at 7pm in the Humphrey’s Theatre.
Mr Edmund Fitzgerald O’Connor is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon who specialises in complex injury reconstruction after trauma and caring for patients who have undergone major injuries or limb loss. Learn more.
He recently appeared with his team in the Netflix documentary Critical, which follows the inner workings of the Major Trauma Network in London.
His work combines advanced surgical techniques with innovative technologies, including the growing role of robotics in amputee rehabilitation. Mr Fitzgerald O’Connor trained in leading trauma centres across the UK, Europe and Australia, developing expertise in microsurgery, trauma reconstruction and patient-centred care.
He now leads a multidisciplinary reconstructive surgery team at Kings College Hospital and Guy & St Thomas’ helping people rebuild function, confidence and independence after life-changing events. The team covers a population of around 7 million from south east London all the way to the south coast of Kent and Sussex.
Alongside his clinical work, he is passionate about teaching the next generation of doctors and surgeons. He regularly speaks to students about the realities, challenges and rewards of surgical careers.
He believes that curiosity, compassion and teamwork are just as important as technical skill, and hopes to inspire young people to explore the exciting, fast-moving world of modern medicine and surgical innovation.
Reserve your place here: https://www.caterhamschool.co.uk/events/the-wright-society-annual-medicine-lecture-2026/
Calling all boarding alum. Come and catch up with your Caterham family over a drink in central London on Friday 6 March 2026.
This is a free event, there will be complimentary drinks served on a first come, first served basis. Please register via the OCA website.
We are reaching out to OC Boarders but of course all Old Cats are welcome so do let all your Old Cats friends know, day pupils and boarders.
Unfortunately we don’t hold contact details for all our Old Cats, so please do spread the word!
Hope to see you there!
We are excited to announce the date for our popular Super & Classic Car day – Sunday 29 March!
Come and marvel the beautiful vintage vehicles, sleek super cars and beautiful bikes at our Super Car Sunday. Everyone is invited to come along and enjoy the day.
Those wishing to take part will show their vehicles at the front of the main school and Eothen courtyard after enjoying breakfast with fellow classic and super car owners. Vehicles will be on show from 10.30am to approximately 1.00pm. This day is already a highlight for the school community, with former parents and Old Cats returning to Caterham, and we’re hoping to make it bigger and better.
For those wishing to display their vehicles please register your place.
https://www.caterhamschool.co.uk/events/super-classic-car-sunday/
Fireworks Night 2025 was another sell-out success! Our community gathered on a clear November evening to enjoy excitement, laughter and a stunning display. Kat the Fire Goddess wowed the crowd, joined by glow stilt walkers, fireglobes, warm drinks, great food and plenty of glow sticks.
The fireworks opened with Nimrod in honour of Remembrance, then built to a showstopper finale. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to the volunteers who made it happen.
In perfect rugby weather on Remembrance Sunday, the Alumni President’s Team played an @oldcaterhamiansrfc team in an energetic end to end game of rugby on Home Field.
With several players older Caterham players playing for Old Cats to balance the numbers the game had a friendly atmosphere that was reflected in a fast pace and plenty of running rugby.
The final score was 34-24 to a strong Caterham Presidents team that included several players from last year’s 1st XV.
After a super match tea the President of the OCA presented the cup offered words of thanks to players for their commitment to Caterham rugby.
Caterham rugby lives on.
Photography by @photographybysass
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Old Cats will once again return to school and will be taking part in our annual matches.
This year, we will be showcasing our rugby and lacrosse teams on Home Field with refreshments for all players and spectators in the Leathem Room.
12.45pm - A moment of silence.
1pm - Rugby and Lacrosse to kick off.
For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact the Alumni Team at oldcats@caterhamschool.co.uk.
Players and Spectators please arrive from 12.30 to allow traffic from the morning events to clear.
TICKETS NOW OPEN!
The OCA is pleased to invite Old Cats to Pre-Fireworks drinks in the Wilberforce Hall on 8 November from 5.00-6.00pm.
The first 100 to sign up will receive a FREE firework ticket by attending the drinks, hosted by your Old Caterhamians’ Association.
Please note our allocation of 100 complimentary fireworks tickets are for Alumni only.
https://www.oldcaterhamians.com/event/save-the-date-pre-fireworks-drinks-2025/
"After the wonderful reunion at Caterham School earlier this spring, many of us were left wanting more—and some who couldn’t attend were especially disappointed. So, we decided to gather a group together for a night out in London Victoria.
Friends travelled from far and wide—Newcastle, Oxford, Bristol, and even central Europe—to reconnect, many for the first time in over 30 years..."
If you are organising a reunion with your year please do get in touch!
https://www.oldcaterhamians.com/2025/09/12/class-of-1993-catch-up/
Last week saw the annual OCGS Autumn Meeting take place. After last year’s total washout following torrential rain closing the course we were blessed this September day with intermittent drizzle! Hindhead is a jewel of a course and the club treat us impeccably.
As usual we were delighted by the wide age range and conviviality of our entrants and on this rare occasion the OCs among us yielded to Old Worthian Andy Furness who beat off several strong OC performances to clinch victory with 37 points.
Our Winter Meeting will be on Friday 7 November (traditionally the curtain raiser to Old Cats’ weekend) which for the eighth straight year will be held at Walton Heath Golf Club ranked 35th in the UK and Ireland Top 100 courses for 2025. Keen golfers please apply to join our society and enter our events at https://www.oldcaterhamians.com/oc-sport/the-old-caterhamians-golfing-society/
Best of luck to our new Old Caterhamians as they head off to amazing UK, US, Ivy League & global universities across the coming weeks! 2025 saw 12 pupils into Oxford & Cambridge University, 100% (10 pupils) of our young medics into med school for the third year running and 82% of pupils into first choice university AND course! Best of luck everyone - you’ll always be welcome in the Harestone Valley! Full info our our 2025 leavers` destinations & courses can be found here: https://www.caterhamschool.co.uk/academic/examination-results/a-level-results-2025/
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