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WINNERS – MOST INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY LED TEACHING
We are thrilled to be crowned winners of the national Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Awards 2023 in the category of Most Innovative Technology-Led Teaching, plus finalists in the Wellbeing and…
Treasures Unveiled in Middle Temple
Our School Archivist explores the archives of Middle Temple … At the kind invitation of our President and eminent barrister, David Kinnear, I accompanied him on a fascinating visit to…
OC Rosie at Brighton Fringe
Rosie Dell (OC 2004) is currently performing her one woman play, God on High, at the Brighton Fringe, until 4 June 2023. God on High is a play by Rhoda…
OC Cricket at Hillfields
It was a pleasure to host the Cricketer Trophy this year at Hillfields. MATCH REPORT FOR 2023 CRICKETER TROPHY In the First Round, Old Cats faced Old Hamptonians. On a…
Gold for OC Megan
Megan Denton (OC 2022) was invited to Buckingham Palace this week to collect her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. Megan said “It was an incredibly rewarding event to be a…
Innovation and Pastoral awards finalists
Hot on the heels of Caterham’s shortlisting for the Times Educational Supplement Best Senior Independent School, the school has also been recognised in not one but two categories in the…
OC Chuk in cinemas now
Old Cat Chukwudi Iwuji is the new supervillain, a mad scientist called High Evolutionary, for Marvel Studios ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’. Chukwudi is an Associate Artist for the…
Trip down memory lane
The history of Caterham School was brought to life as OCs from 1944 through to 1979 shared their school experiences with pupils at the OCA’s Over 60’s Summer Reunion. A…
Tes Shortlist Caterham School: Best Independent Senior School
We are delighted to share with you the fantastic news that Caterham School has been shortlisted for the ‘Independent Senior School of the Year’ award in the 2023 Times Education…
OC Stuart Connick MBE
Congratulations to Old Cat Stuart Connick (Class of 2008) who was awarded an MBE in this year’s honours list for his services to British foreign policy.
Old Cats Tennis
Tennis D’Abernon Cup 2023 OCs Hamish Cunningham and Harry Copley represented the Old Caterhamians at the prestigious D’Abernon Cup this year. They played an excellent tournament but were pipped at…
Boarders Reunion 2023
Wonderful to see so many boarders reunited with their Caterham family in London. It was an extra special reunion this year to celebrate Marie Dodwell’s 25th Anniversary as Matron of…
Positive Influencers Insight Evening
A London venue packed full of positive influencers enthused Sixth Form pupils, alumni and parents at our latest CaterhamConnected Insight Evening. See video of the evening We were honoured to…
Hong Kong reunion
Wonderful to gather Old Cats for a reunion in Hong Kong again – first time since 2019!
Old Cats Spring Sports Day
A great day for sports and catching up with old friends and teachers at the School. It was wonderful to welcome back so many Old Cats to play hockey, netball…
Super Car Sunday
For this year’s Old Cats sports day we hosted a fabulous display of classic and super cars. It was wonderful to see the whole Caterham School community enjoying the day….
ELLA’S MARATHON EFFORT TO KEEP DAD WALKING
Huge good luck from the whole Caterham School community to Lower Sixth Form pupil Ella who is training to run two half-marathons this month, all to raise funds for her…
Calls to our Old Cats continue
Sixth Form pupils continue to call our Old Cats over the age of 80 to update and reminisce together about Caterham School. The initiative started over the first lock down…
579 Pairs of Sal’s Shoes off to new feet
Massive thank you to all who donated last week to the Sal’s Shoes collection. In addition to all the shoes, we delivered several sacks of old style sports kit which…
DELIGHTED DOZEN RECEIVE OXBRIDGE OFFERS
Twelve Caterham pupils are celebrating receiving an offer from Cambridge or Oxford University. The dozen offers span a broad range of subjects including Medicine, Mathematics, Classics, English and Theology. A…
Mudlarking with the Times
Old Cat Lara Maiklem is joined by Times photographer Richard Pohle on one of her mudlarking adventures – but the stench of the 21st century gave him more than he…
Remembrance Sunday 2022
This week saw the Corps proud and humble in its connection to the Armed Forces as it marked the Armistice. For five days, senior cadets were busy selling poppies around…
OCA Autumn Sports Afternoon 2022
We were delighted to see so many Old Cats back to play in our annual Old Cats rugby and lacrosse matches. This year it wasn’t just the recent leavers playing…
OC Nick’s marathon against the odds
Old Cats Nick Fletcher and Kieren Unwin took on the London Marathon this year raising for the charity ‘Headway’ who helped Nick get his life back against all the odds…
In Memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Caterham School has established a digital Book of Condolence for our former Queen, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II so that anyone from our global community of parents, pupils and Old…
La reunión 2016
Class of 2016 keep up an annual reunion with the Spanish department. This year was their fifth reunion. Five out of seven of these Old Cats went on to study…
International Showjumper OC Faye Potter
Faye is currently competing internationally in showjumping, including the Sunshine Tour in Spain, Vilamoura, Sentower Park in Belgium, multiple international competitions in England and most recently the Global Champions Tour…
Congratulations Hanro & the England team
Representing England, Hanro Rossouw (OC 2014) and his team were victorious at the European Touch Rugby Championships hosted in Nottingham this Summer. Some photos of the championships below (click on photo…
PA Summer Ball
A huge thanks must go to the Parents’ Association Casino Night Summer Ball Committee for organising such a fabulous evening. It was wonderful to see so many leavers, parents, Old…
OCA Summer Sports Afternoon
OCs v School Cricket School 168/10 (15.2 overs) v OCs 146/9 (20 overs) School won by 22 runs Match Report As people began to disperse from the Speech Day tent,…
Speech Day 2022
Be stubbornly optimistic was the inspiring challenge laid down to Caterhamiams of all ages by stellar Speech Day guest of honour Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock. The space scientist and presenter of…
Cricketers Trophy 2022
Match Report for 2022 Old Cats were drawn away at Old Priorians, unfortunately with only 10 men on the day. Bowling first, Old Priorians got off to a flyer, with…
Eothen Headmistress remembered and OEs reunited
Saturday 7 May 2022 saw the first Eothen reunion since the end of lockdown. The day started with the memorial to one of its Headmistresses, Diana Raine, who was at…
Over 60s Summer Reunion at School
The history of Caterham School was brought to life as OCs from 1953 through to 1979 shared their school experiences with Third Year pupils at the OCA’s Over 60’s Summer…
OC New York Reunion
The Headmaster and Will Pine OC hosted a dinner in New York for the newly founded American Friends alumni group. It was great to see OCs who left Caterham School from…
OC Chuk returns for The Split
Old Cat Chukwudi Iwuji will be back on our screens as Zander Hale for Season 3 of BBC’s The Split, returning us to the world of London’s high-end divorce circuit…
Old Cats Hockey back at school
It was great to see the leavers from 2015 back at school on Friday 25th March to play against the 1st XI. The enjoyment from the school and the Old Cats…
OC Laxcats BUCs Champions
Congratulations to Old Cats Thompson, Lack and Lloyd on their Nottingham Uni BUCs Championship win What amazing role models for our Laxcats! You can watch the whole match on…
Congratulations to OC Matt Foulds
Currently playing for Spain, OC Matt Foulds and his team have qualified for the Rugby World Cup 2023. The first time Spain have qualified since 1999. For more information and…
OCA Boarders Reunion
What a wonderful evening as Old Cats from around the country came to together to be reunited with their boarding families in a cosy London pub. Click here to view…
OCA Spring Sports Afternoon 2022
Wall to wall sunshine welcomed recent leavers and Old Cats of all generations back to school for the Spring Term Old Cats sports weekend. A wonderful day of sport across…
OCA Autumn Sports Afternoon
In spite of the rain, Old Cats, staff, pupils and parents came together to cheer on the rugby and lacrosse. As always it is wonderful to see old friends and…
Remembrance Sunday 2021
Community Gathers to Remember The Caterham School community, including parents, Old Caterhamians and friends of the school gathered to remember the fallen on Sunday 14 November. It was wonderful to…
Old Cats Drinks at the Caterham School Fireworks
What a wonderful evening! Old Cats, staff and former staff caught up over drinks in the Wilberforce Hall before enjoying the spectacular Caterham School fireworks event. Titch pitch played host…
130th OCA AGM
The 130th Annual General Meeting of the Old Caterhamians’ Association was held via Zoom on Monday 1 March 2021 at 7.00pm Minutes for 130th OCA AGM, 1 March 2021 Please…
PM & UN recognise OC Rory Moore
Congratulations to OC Rory Moore (OC 2019) recognised by the Prime Minister and United Nations for the impact of his inspiring volunteering work in response to the Covid pandemic. Rory…
Chuk returns for The Split 3
Looking forward to seeing OC Chuk Iwuji back on our screens as Zander Hale with BBC One’s announcement of the third and final series of its popular legal drama The…
Cats on the Move – Join In!
Out on the move? Click here to share your photos or perhaps a motivational message on the Caterham Connected platform. Join Old Cats, pupils and staff as we all…
Lockdown Reading Inspiration
Focussing on what we can do, and making choices can really help during lockdown. One thing that the here and now offers up is more time to read – and…
Call for new OCA Committee Members
Dear Old Cat 2020 was quite a year, no matter your age, occupation or geography the pandemic has had a profound impact on all of our lives. I am pleased…
Caterham’s Historical Figures: Reverend John Townsend
By the Junior History Society Friday 22nd January 2021 Caterham was founded in the year 1811 in a five-bedroom townhouse at West Square in Newington, South London by the…
OUTSTANDING MUSICAL SUCCESS FOR ALDI H
Some Old Cats were fortunate enough to hear Aldi perform at the OCA Dinner at Drapers Hall. Caterham School Music Department are delighted to share news that Aldi H (Upper…
Santa’s Helpers need Help
As Caterham pupils are unable to take on their traditional role as Santa’s Helpers for Caterham Rotary’s Christmas door-to-door charity collections this year, we would be so grateful if you…
OCA Day ‘Question of Sport’
Once again great to see so many Old Cats joining the OCA Day ‘Question of Sport’ Instagram Quiz. Congratulations to the winners of prizes donated by the OCA: 1st prize:…
Pupils and Old Cats Connect in Lockdown
Laughter and good cheer filled the phone lines this week as Sixth Form pupils continued their calls to our most senior Old Caterhamians. Helping to combat lockdown loneliness, the weekly…
OC Global Fundraiser Update
For the last OCA day, Sunday 8 November, over 160 OCs took part in a fundraising event for former teacher Mr Patterson. The aim was to travel around the entire…
OC Fundraiser for OCA Day
This Sunday 8 November (as it’s an OC’s day) a large group of OCs are going to try and run, walk, swim or cycle the cumulative distance around Ireland (around…
Best-selling Author OC Lara Maiklem
Lara Maiklem (OC 1989) published Mudlarking in 2019 to huge critical acclaim: – Sunday Times Bestseller – BBC Radio 4 Book of the Month and Book of the Year –…
OC Matt Jones stars in Max Justice
Matt Jones (OC 1980-1984) is currently starring in the latest web series of short films Max Justice on YouTube. Click here to watch Matt in Episode 3 Struggling screenwriter Matt…
OCA Annual Dinner 2020
Another spectacular Evening! OCA Annual Dinner 2020 Following the overwhelmingly positive feedback of last year’s OCA Annual Dinner, Old Cats enjoyed another memorable evening at the breathtakingly beautiful Drapers’ Hall….
Gold DofE Congratulations to OCs
Congratulations to the Old Cats who attended their Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award Presentation at St James Palace this week! With three progressive levels, the Gold Award is the pinnacle…
Chuk Iwuji in BBC Drama
Old Cat Chuk Iwuji stars as Alex ‘Zander’ Hale, director of Noble & Hale, in the popular BBC series legal drama, The Split. Series 2 currently being aired on BBC…
OC Will Moy has the Full Facts
We are sure that the sharp-eared amongst you have heard Old Cat Will Moy on the radio ensuring we all get the facts straight with the upcoming election. Will has…
Congratulations to team ‘Planet Eco’
Winners of the OCA Innovation and Collaboration Award 2019 The team of nine First Years collaborated to produce a prototype of an eco-friendly shampoo and packaging which was presented with…
OC and former MI6 agent awarded the Légion d’Honneur
On 28 October 2019, Geoffrey Pidgeon (OC 1936-1940) received France’s highest civil and military honour for his work with MI6 during the Second World War in setting up wireless communications…
Michael (OC 2015) wins the Sports 2000 Championship
Congratulations to OC Michael Gibbins who won the Sports 2000 Championship with a double win. Featured here in this week’s Surrey Mirror. Silverstone Race Report – 5/6 October 2019 Qualifying…
Youth MP OC Rory Moore speaking on BBC News
‘MPs should learn from young people’ Click here to see the BBC News item on 28 September 2019. Two members of the UK Youth Parliament, Rory Moore (OC 2019)…
Medics Talk
Thank you to OC Dr Hannah Wright and Dr Richard Wright who returned to the School on the evening of the 16 September 2019 to deliver a presentation introducing medicine…
Flt Lt Samantha Rawlinson Inspects and Inspires
This year the CCF were delighted to invite back, Old Caterhamian, and ex-cadet of the Unit, Flt Lt Samantha Rawlinson of the Royal Air Force as the Inspecting Officer for…
All the Nines Reunion lunch
Old Cats from the Classes of 1959 through to 2009 returned to school for a nostalgic lunch in the Wilberforce Hall (formerly known as the Dining Hall) with former classmates…
OCA Summer Sports Afternoon
We were fortunate that the weather stayed dry for an entertaining afternoon of cricket on Home Field. The OCs won the cup back from the School’s win last year. Cricket…
Nathaniel Tapley (OC 1995) Tonight With Vladimir Putin
Nathanial has written a brand new comedy which piloted on 23 June on BBC 2 at 11pm. Starring as the CGI chat show host Putin, his guests include Alastair Campbell,…
OC Harrison Osterfield in Catch-22
OC Harrison Osterfield plays Snowden in the new TV series Catch-22 directed by George Clooney which had its debut on Channel 4, 9pm Thursday 20 June. Catch-22, the 1961 novel…
OC Katie Mercer on U.S. unis
Having just graduated from the University of Michigan, Katie Mercer (OC 2016) returned to share her experiences of studying at an American university. She offered some invaluable tips on how…
The Oxbridge Process with OC Vincent Man
A selection of Lower Sixth Economists were put through their paces during an inspiring workshop led by OC Vincent Man. The Oxbridge process is a daunting one but the hopeful…
Podium finishes for Michael Gibbons (OC 2015)
In the past few months, Michael has been smashing his way to the top of the Sports 2000 championship. In Hockenheim, Germany, he gained podium finishes in all three races,…
Boarders Class of 2019 Leaving Dinner
This year we say goodbye to 50 Upper Sixth Boarders, who recently celebrated their wonderful time living at Caterham School by sharing a sumptuous meal in the Wilberforce Hall with…
James Glancy (OC 2001) elected MEP
Congratulations to James Glancy for winning the recent EU Elections and becoming a Member of the European Parliament representing South West England.
First-hand History Lesson for Third Years
The history of Caterham School was brought to life as OCs from 1943 through to 1975 shared their school experiences with Third Year pupils at the OCA’s Over 60’s Summer…
From Caterham to the White House
US and Middle East politics expert, and Old Caterhamian, Geoffrey Kemp returned to school to give a fascinating Spring Term CSS Lecture entitled ‘From Caterham to the White House.’ Geoffrey Kemp…
CSS Insight Evening: Legal Dramas v. Reality
The Law Society provided a handsome venue as Sixth Formers, Old Cats and parents networked at the CSS Insight Evening, focussing this time on the reality of working in law…
OC Alexander Quessy Flight 100
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, Alexander Quessy (OC 2015) will attempt to become the youngest Briton to solo circumnavigate the globe by…
Guest Judge OC Millie De Leyser
Old Cat Millie De Leyser returned to school as guest judge for the Junior Science Fair Awards Evening. The Wilberforce Hall was abuzz with science excitement as the Second Years…
OCA Spring Sports Afternoon 2019
We were delighted to see so many OCs return for an afternoon of sport on a beautiful Spring afternoon. Hockey, Football, Basketball and Netball were all played. To view more…
OCs Reunited at BUCS Lacrosse Championships
Old Cats Robyn (OC 2015), Paige (OC 2015), Sarah (OC 2015), Lauren (OC 2017) and Harriet (OC 2016) were reunited on the lacrosse pitch at the Bath v Loughborough match…
Moncrieff Jones Annual Christmas Lecture
Once again it was a packed hall full of pupils, parents, staff and Old Cats for the Moncrieff-Jones Annual Christmas Science Lecture. This year’s talk was by Mike Bonsall –…
OC Rhia enacting social change
Rhia Patel (OC 2011-2016) is using her year out during university to live and work in Buenos Aires for Delicias de Alicia, an organisation running educational cooking workshops for underprivileged…
OC Katie Atkins returned
This year Caterham’s production was In The Heights, an exciting blend of hip-hop and salsa from the sensational creator of Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Katie Atkins (OC 2007) returned to school with her…
OC Tom Land inspires Sixth Form to check for cancer
Tom Land (OC 2001-2016), a zoologist from the University of Southampton, returned to school to explain to the Sixth Form the importance of checking for testicular cancer as well as being…
Remembrance Day Memories
What does Remembrance Day mean to the Caterham School community … “For me, remembrance is a time when we can all too briefly step out of our own busy,…
OC Day – Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday – Marking 100 Years For five days the senior cadets were busy selling poppies around school, and on Thursday they made their own personal tribute to the Old…
Memorial Plaque in Ypres
We are delighted to announce that a plaque commemorating the Old Cats who fell on the Western Front in the Great War is now in situ in St.George’s Chapel, Ypres….
CSS ENTREPRENEURS INSIGHT EVENING AT UBS
Experienced and aspiring entrepreneurs and investors from across the Caterham School community gathered at UBS’ London headquarters for a special networking evening, sponsored by the Old Caterhamians’ Association. UBS Economist…
OC INSPIRED ARTS MAGAZINE LAUNCH
On Thursday evening, over 100 pupils were involved with celebrating and exhibiting their wonderful work through the launch of the new arts and humanities magazine Cat Among the Pigeons. The…
SPEECH DAY 2018
The close of another successful school year was celebrated with Speech Day on 7 July 2018. Elspeth Finch MBE, engineer and entrepreneur, was the School’s guest of honour and inspired…
Young OCs return for Uni Day
The School welcomed back eight Old Caterhamians (OC 2017) to school on 3 July, to enlighten Lower Sixth students on what to expect in their first year of university. They…
Le Mans Chequered Flag for OC Charlie
Charlie Robertson (OC 2015) completed the legendary Le Mans 24 Hour race in June, in the top LMP1 category at the age of just 21 years old. Charlie’s motor racing…
