This week, the Student Ambassador Scheme began for the fourth year running. The scheme allows Sixth Form pupils studying Mathematics the opportunity to learn more about the role of the teacher and see the classroom from the other side. Successful applicants give one free period or lunchtime each week to support a class or […]
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Maths Champions – Hans Woyda Round 1 Report
On 15 October a group of four Caterham mathematicians (Eva, Lucy, Hayes and Thomas) took part in the first Hans Woyda fixture of the year at Wilsons School. Hans Woyda is a challenging mathematics competition contested by 64 schools around London, where pupils from years 9, 11, 12 and 13 answer questions under intense time pressure […]
German Exchange to Ansbach, Bavaria
The sun shone for a large part of this exciting and enriching stay in Ansbach. Everyone found life at Gymnasium Carolinum very different, especially in terms of the structure and length of the school day. As usual the program of activities was rich and varied, involving Caterham pupils spending a certain amount of time in […]
Lerang’wa Lunches
Funds raised last year by the school community for Lerang’wa Lunches have provided food for meals for the pupils at our partner school in Tanzania. The partnership of 11 years has benefitted our school community and Lerang’wa’s in countless ways. Meals have a tangible effect on educational outcomes in vulnerable, largely Masai, communities, and are […]
Geography Creative Classroom
Over half term, the Third Year built model shanty houses from discarded or unwanted materials found around the home. This was designed to make them think how slum dwellers in a low income country might cope when they first move to the city in search of a new life. The pupils produced one of […]
DofE Award Adventures in South Wales
50 Caterham pupils descended upon South Wales over the half term break for their Gold Qualifying and Silver Practice expeditions. The weather was amazingly mild for the time of year and, apart from meeting the tail end of hurricane Ophelia, the conditions were excellent for hill walking. Congratulations to the 18 Gold participants who represented the […]
