Caterham School

🎨🦌 A huge congratulations to Benji C in Second Year, who has been crowned the winner of the very first Ootiboo SpringCraft Competition! 🏆

Benji's stunning acrylic painting of a deer in a bluebell woodland captured the judges' attention and stood out from an incredible field of more than 800 entries from around the world. 🌍✨

What an amazing achievement and a fantastic showcase of creativity and talent. We are incredibly proud of you, Benji! 👏🎉

🌱🧼 Huge congratulations to Toby W (Second Year), whose entrepreneurial venture, The Reigate Soap Company, is making a real impact!

Founded with friend Leon, the business delivers eco-friendly refillable hand soap by bicycle, reducing waste and carbon emissions. Through a partnership with CleanHub, every bottle sold helps remove 1kg of plastic before it reaches the ocean. 🌍

From building their own website with AI tools to achieving an impressive 100% conversion rate on some door-to-door sales days, Toby and Leon are proving that passion, innovation and perseverance go a long way.

As Toby says: “Never give up. It’s hard work, but if we can do it, anyone can.”

We can’t wait to see what’s next for these inspiring young entrepreneurs. Head to https://www.caterhamschool.co.uk/news/toby-w-cleans-up-with-reigate-start-up/ to read more. 👏

👑 Royal recognition for 12 Caterhamians!

Our Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award recipients celebrated their incredible achievement at Buckingham Palace over half term, joining festivities marking the Award’s 70th anniversary. A truly special day of sunshine, smiles and well-deserved success.

Congratulations to all our Gold Award holders! 🌟

Our May Twilight Concert celebrated the musical talents of First Year pupils, showcasing a wonderful variety of performances across a range of styles, from jazz to folk song.

The concert highlighted the breadth of musical opportunities available at the School and the dedication of our young musicians, many of whom regularly perform in choirs and instrumental ensembles. Some pupils even took to the stage on their second instrument, demonstrating impressive versatility and commitment to their musical development.

With confidence, creativity and enthusiasm on display throughout the evening, the concert was a fantastic celebration of music-making and a reminder of the exciting journeys these pupils have ahead of them.

Congratulations to all who performed and to the Visiting Music Teachers whose expertise and encouragement continue to inspire our young musicians.

The fifth annual Science Snippets Final recently took place, bringing together young scientists from across the South East to share fascinating ideas and discoveries beyond the classroom.

The competition challenges students to communicate complex scientific topics in an engaging and accessible way, with finalists selected from video submissions made earlier in the year. This year's event featured presentations on a wide range of subjects, including plastics and pharmaceuticals, taxonomy, Alzheimer's research, time dilation, limb regeneration and the science behind the sensation of falling as we drift off to sleep.

Caterham was proudly represented by Lower Sixth students Charlotte, Shannon and Victoria, who each earned a place in the A-Level final. Their presentations showcased not only impressive scientific knowledge but also outstanding communication skills.

This week we are celebrating another incredible member of our Sports Department, Ollie Drummond and his outstanding hockey achievements! 🏑👏

Ollie’s impressive credentials include:
🏅 England Hockey U16, U18 and U21
🇬🇧 GB EDP programme
🥇 BUCS Gold winner with the University of Exeter
🎓 University of Exeter Full Colours
🏑 Premier League Hockey with Oxted Hockey Club

An incredible example of dedication, talent, and hard work both on and off the pitch.

A huge congratulations to our 15 Third Year pupils who took part in this year’s TIE Outreach Drama Tour! 🌟

Performing at a different local school each day, the cast brought to life a student-created production exploring self-belief through magical fantasy worlds and the search for each person’s inner “Urug Esiw” also known as the Wise Guru ✨

The pupils should be incredibly proud of their energy, enthusiasm, and creativity, which inspired wonderfully interactive audiences all week, with many asking to see the performance again! 🎭👏

Discover the energy, ambition and opportunities that define sport at Caterham at our dedicated Sports Visitor Morning. Perfect for prospective families with a passion for sport, this event offers an insight into the Caterham Athletic Programme (CAP) and our coaching philosophy plus the outstanding professional-level facilities available to Caterham pupils.

Throughout the morning, families will hear from members of the Sports Department, meet the coaches and athletes who shape our sporting success and explore the spaces where pupils train and compete. Pupils will also have the opportunity to take part in a bespoke masterclass in their chosen sport, experiencing the quality of coaching and atmosphere of sport at Caterham first-hand.

Refreshments will be available during the event, with plenty of opportunity to speak to staff and ask questions