Recent Events

CSS INSIGHT EVENING: ENTREPRENEURSHIP TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2019 A stunning city sunset was enjoyed by Sixth Form, Old Cats and parents attending the Caterham School Society Insight Evening into Entrepreneurship and Investment. Wells Fargo’s London HQ was the jaw-dropping venue for this fantastic evening with UK leading entrepreneurs and investors imparting knowledge and encouragement to budding entrepreneurs of all ages. Jacqueline Gold CBE gave the keynote speech before the audience rotated around a panel of experts from across the School’s Old Cat and parental body. The strength of the Caterham School community was in full action on the night. We were also delighted to welcome our partner Caterham House students from the London Academy of Excellence to the event.

Our thanks to Wells Fargo (and parent Nick Bennett) for hosting the evening, to all our speakers and to the Old Caterhamians’ Association for their sponsorship. If you would like to get involved or have a suggestion for an Insight event, please contact events@caterhamschool.co.uk.

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Andrew Denton (Parent)

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Jacqueline Gold CBE Josh Higginson (OC)

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OC GOLFING SOCIETY AUTUMN MEETING THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2019 We had a fantastic turnout for our Autumn Meeting at Hindhead Golf Club and were blessed with fine weather and a golf course in incredibly good condition. The greens were comfortably the best around at this time of year. 20 OCGS members and guests took part and the scoring was pretty good across the board. Many congratulations to the players listed here. By Charlie Waud

OCA HONG KONG REUNION FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2019 Following the popularity of last year’s reunion in Hong Kong, Old Cats enjoyed fabulous views at the L’hotel Causeway Bay Harbour View whilst sharing fond memories and anecdotes of their time at Caterham School. 1st place 2nd place 3rd place

OC Charles Marsh 39 points OC Charlie May 37 points OC Patrick May 36 points

CSS BRANDS HATCH TRIP SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER 2019 Current/former parents, staff and Old Cats all enjoyed a great day at Brands Hatch for the 2019 British Touring Cars Brands Hatch G.P. We were shown excellent hospitality with a welcome visit to the Sevens and Classics Showroom before moving next door to the racetrack and were then treated to superb viewing from the hospitality balcony for the three track races that made up the final day of the touring cars season. OC John Simpson told us of his experience racing the original Minis on the Brands Hatch track in the 60’s. Between races, we visited the pits to meet two track teams and the leading driver Stephen Jelly. After examining the cars up close our final visit was to the starting grid for the final race. Our thanks to Andy Noble for organising such an exceptional Race Day experience which was well supported by the CSS, including three generations of the Warren family. By Rob Davey

PA FAWLTY TOWERS FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2019 A massive thank you to all the parents, friends and staff who joined us for our sell-out Fawlty Towers Dining Experience. The evening was non-stop nostalgic laughs: from Basil losing his trousers to Manuel literally losing his loaf as bread rolls flew across the hall and Sybil enjoying the odd glass of vino. By Sam Kensey The Caterham School Society

CSS HEADS OF SCHOOL DINNER FRIDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2019 We were delighted to welcome back past head boys and girls of Caterham School going back to Class of 1968. Highly entertaining speeches were given from the current Heads of School, Lottie McDonald and Ben Brown in addition to former Head Boy turned staff Mathew Owen (OC 2004).

OC GOLFING SOCIETY WINTER MEETING FRIDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2019 This was our biggest turnout yet with 44 players at Walton Heath for our Winter Meeting. After meeting for breakfast, the weather looked better than forecast and we head out onto the Old Course for 18 holes of pairs combined stableford. Unfortunately the fog came in, so for a portion of the morning, the players were playing the course pretty much blind! Needless to say the scores were still very impressive. A great way to end 2019 as the OCGS continues to go from strength to strength. By Charles Waud

1st place Pairs OC Cameron Brown & OC Ross McInley 74 points

2nd place Pairs OC Charles Marsh & Patricia Marsh 69 points

Ladies Prize Patricia Marsh 36 points

Best Individual Score Matt Baggs 40 points

OCA FIREWORKS DRINKS SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2019 It was lovely to catch up with Old Cats who enjoyed a warm drink in the Leathem Room before the aweinspiring firework display.

ACDC got the fireworks party started – the track chosen specially for Head Groundsman John Dodwell who, with his team, worked so hard to enable the event

set up. Caterhamians young and old enjoyed a fun, sparkly evening keeping toasty by the fire globes with lashings of mulled wine so cheerfully supplied by the Parents’ Association. The youngest faces in the crowd lit up with the glow of luminous toys and yummy sweets from the Prep PA stalls.

OCA DAY: REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2019 The extended school community gathered for the traditional Remembrance Sunday service at the front of school. The service remembered Old Caterhamians who fell in the First and Second World Wars with a parade by the Combined Cadet Force. Following the service, Eric Thiman Singers (Chapel Choir) and Chamber Choir gave another outstanding performance with their annual ‘Recital of Reflection and Contemplation’ in the Wilberforce Hall.

REMEMBRANCE DAY 2019 From far and wide they came to Caterham In fond remembrance of the honoured dead; *** And those alive who do indeed grow old Were royally provided for and fed; When grace was given in English by the Rev, A wholesome change from obscure Latin patters, With gratitude and clarity of speech: He prayed as one for whom prayer really matters! And later, midst the dying autumn colours, Lacrosse now over, rugby held our gaze –An entertaining, strenuously fought match Cheered on by old men who’d known halcyon days When they were in their prime and dared their health To win a trophy by brute force or stealth! And as the cold but lovely afternoon Faded, the ring of trees now clothed in gloom, Cups were presented, sandwiches and wine; Old Caterhamians now reminisced, Thought of pupils or colleagues whom they missed –Faces appearing in the mind as ghosts, Like Robert Donat’s roll-call on that day When England’s dead in France as heroes lay; Now young and old took leave of their old school, Some off to church, with much to pray about, And all thankful for those whose sacrifice Bequeathed a tranquil peace – at such a price! So let us, till the last trump, ne’er forget Why we were here, what learned from all we met; Who knows how many will return next year? God will decide: we’ll say our goodbyes here. A toast to each one’s peace and health we raise, Together in a blended song of praise! By Michael Godwin (former staff 1972 – 1996)

OCA SPORTS AFTERNOON SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2019 RUGBY President’s XV 27 v OCRFC 17

OCA President’s XV v Old Caterhamians RFC XV match report. On a beautiful autumnal day in November, the President’s XV took on the Old Caterhamians Rugby Football Club in the annual Remembrance Sunday fixture on Home Field. With the two minutes silence and rendition of the last post honoured, both teams took to the pitch in front of a well-voiced crowd of spectators for an entertaining and competitive game of rugby. The first ten minutes of the game were controlled by the President’s XV, with strong running from number 8 Harri Smith and second rows Sam Lloyd and William Buxton. With the increasing pressure and territory, the Presidents spread the ball wide, opening up a gap for Marcus Hodgkinson to score the opening try of the game.

As legs grew tired, the structure and fitness of the Old Caterhamians began to show, as they implemented an effective game plan in both attack and defence, limiting the chances of the President’s XV wherever they could. The handling of Nick Crombie at fly-half and hard

running of Oscar Nye and Jack Perry created holes in the defence of the President’s, which was eventually capitalised when Crombie isolated a defender and dummied his way through to score the first try for the Old Cats.

Following that, the game continued to hang in the balance, with both sides showing promise with and without the ball. Strong carries from President’s XV wing Alex Criscuolo and centre Joshua Coakes allowed for front foot ball, and hard work in the tackle and on the floor by Jacob Welsh and Tyler Norwood ensured the pressure continued to pile on the Old Caterhamians who were left chasing the game, despite scoring the final try of the game.

The final score was 27-17 to the President’s XV, with all players on both sides giving a great account of themselves on the pitch, whilst remembering the significance of the day beyond the pitch. Well played everyone, and I look forward to seeing you all again next year. By Marcus Hodgkinson (OC 2016)

OCA SPORTS AFTERNOON SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2019 LACROSSE OCs 12 v School 8 Old Caterhamians Recent Leavers v School 1st XII match report. The match began with the Old Cats winning a feisty centre draw between OC Pippa Lloyd and Poppy Oliver, followed by OCs Birdie and Pippa working together magnificently and scoring goals only seconds after the draw was taken. They worked quickly with no hesitations taking any opportunity they could get.

The Old Cats were looking strong at this point but the School’s Firsts still had a lot of fight left with Mai Wallace and Nell Jones charging down the pitch at every turn over. The Old Cats just couldn’t keep up and the School took possession and set up a perfect settle, using this as an opportunity to put their plays into practice. Although with time, the Old Cats managed to catch their breath and started putting high pressure on the Firsts. Ultimately, after a fast moving and challenging match, the final score was 12-8 to the Old Cats. It was a great afternoon and lovely to play with and against old teammates once again. By Mia Hebden (OC 2019)

CSS BONARJEE LECTURE TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2019 Legendary broadcaster John Humphrys was the guest speaker for the 2019 CSS Bonarjee Lecture held in a packed Humphreys Theatre.

The annual event triumphs free speech, free media and democracy and is held in memory of Old Caterhamian Stephen Bonarjee who established Radio 4’s Today programme in the 1950s and is known as ‘the father of modern radio’. Stephen was also a supporter of the school throughout his life.

With surprising impressions of the Queen and Margaret Thatcher combined with insightful and amusing anecdotes from decades of interviewing global leaders, John Humphrys entertained his audience for well over an hour before signing copies of his latest book.

CSS THEATRE TRIP THURSDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2019 For the second outing of the CSS Theatre Group, former/current parents and staff were joined by friends of the school at the Phoenix Theatre in London to see the musical Come from Away. Based on the true story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada in the aftermath of 9/11 and how the small Newfoundland community took the ‘come from aways’ into their lives. The musical has won four Olivier awards and it’s easy to see why. The story, combined with its original songs, had warmth, humour and most importantly, a big heart. The story managed to make the audience laugh and reduce them to tears in equal measure and was enjoyed by all those who attended. We look forward to our next trips in the Spring Term to see Showstopper! and The Watsons.

OCA OVER 60 CHRISTMAS LUNCH FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2019 Owing to the success of last year’s Christmas lunch, this annual event was once again held at the Lansdowne Club. Former classmates enjoyed a delicious two-course lunch whilst sharing stories and reminiscing their school days. Save the date for the next Over 60s reunion lunch, which will be held at the School on Friday 1 May.

Clive Furness (OCA President) and Mark Mear (Vice-President)

PA CHRISTMAS FAIR AND DINNER DANCE SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2019 Following the hugely successful Christmas Fair which filled the daytime, our parents then enjoyed a great night out at our annual Christmas Dinner Dance with extended hours of dancing until 1.15am. As summed up by one party-goer: “it was a super evening, we had a ball. Thank you for organising”.

PA Dinner Dance © Caterham Photography

MONCRIEFF JONES SOCIETY CHRISTMAS LECTURE MONDAY 9 DECEMBER 2019 We were thrilled to welcome OC Jansen Zhao (OC 2010) back to Caterham School for the 2019 MJS Christmas Science Lecture which focussed on Jansen’s work: The Quest of Harnessing Quantum Information.

Jansen left Caterham School to study for a Master of Physics, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics at Oxford University before completing a PhD in Quantum Computing at Singapore University of Technology and Design. Jansen is currently a Senior Researcher at ETH, Zurich.

Jansen expertly conveyed his work both to the mathematicians and physicists in our community and to those less well versed in the subjects with entertaining cartoons illustrating his points. The lecture provided an intuitive overview of the interdisciplinary research of quantum information science. Jansen provided snapshots of the latest progress of collective endeavour in harnessing quantum information processing to solve some of the most pressing problems our society has to face today.

We were honoured to welcome Jansen back – and intensely proud of all that he is achieving. It was heartening to see the audience so full of current pupils, Old Caterhamians and parents who enjoyed the evening and contributed so many interesting questions.