Inspiring education for life FURTHER INFORMATION 2016-17 CATERHAM SCHOOL History Ethos and Aims Caterham School has a long and proud history of Caterham School is one of the leading co-educational educating young people as a day and boarding school. schools in the country. We are committed to providing The School was founded in 1811, in Lewisham, by the an environment in which all pupils are challenged to be Rev. John Townsend to provide a boarding education for the best they can be and one in which pastoral care the sons of Congregationalist ministers. The abolitionist and well-being underpin academic, co-curricular and and philanthropist William Wilberforce was a founding sporting excellence. The majority of our pupils are day Governor of the School. pupils but we are also a thriving boarding community, which enriches the educational opportunity and In 1884 the School moved to its current site in the experience for all. picturesque Harestone Valley in Surrey, having outgrown its London premises. In 1890, Caterham opened its doors We believe in providing an education for life for all to the sons of laymen and to day boys. A statue of Caterhamians and we seek to ensure that the learning Rev. Townsend sits proudly at the front of the School and experience at our school blends the best of tradition with one of the main halls within is named after William the exciting opportunities provided by new technology. Wilberforce. Learning how to learn is a key facet of a Caterham education and is in our view an essential skill for life in Caterham School has been co-educational for over the twenty-first century. 35 years. In 1995, the School merged with Eothen School for Girls to create a new independent co-educational We believe that a truly excellent school is about more than foundation. This merger integrated the schools and academic achievement alone: it is also about developing enabled co-education for girls and boys aged 3 years a passion for learning, a capacity for independent and and upwards. critical thinking, self-awareness and resilience, self- confidence without arrogance and genuine interests that extend beyond the confines of the classroom. At Caterham School we focus on developing the whole person, aiming to ensure that each pupil leaves here ready for the challenges of life at university and beyond and understanding their responsibilities towards others. We want our pupils to leave Caterham well equipped to engage positively with a rapidly changing world as accomplished problem solvers and innovators, confident in their ability to lead and with a clear appreciation of and respect for the views and potential of others. In so doing we remain true to our founding Christian principles and values. For details of school policies please visit: caterhamschool.co.uk Inspiring education for life CATERHAM SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Board of Trustees of Caterham School as at September 2016: School President Mr D.R. Mear Senior Vice President Mr W.R. Broadhead Vice Presidents Mr D.G. Bailey Mr R.V. Elliott Mr J.R. Mathias Mr M.C. Newlan Dr. J.G. Owen Mr D. K. Tindley Mr P.F. Watkinson Mrs B.M. Winterbotham Trustees Mr J.E.K. Smith, CBE – Chairman Mr D.P. Charlesworth Dr. S.R. Critchley Mrs A.M. Crowe Mr I.R.M. Edwards – Vice Chairman and Honorary Treasurer Mrs T. Eldridge-Hinmers The Reverend N.J. Furley-Smith Mr J. Joiner Mr M.H.P. Smith Mrs S.M. Whittle Mrs P.H. Wilkes Mr A.P. Wilson Brigadier J.C.L. King, MBE – Clerk to the Foundation and Trustees Inspiring education for life SENIOR STAFF Headmaster Heads of Year Mr Ceri Jones, MA (Cantab), MEd First Year Mrs Aimee Seal, BSc Bursar Mrs Angela Higgs Second Year Mrs Natalie Lomas, BA Principal Deputy Head Mr Daniel Gabriele, MA (Oxon) Third Year Mr Darron Kokott, BA Deputy Head (Academic) Mr Tom Murphy, MA (Cantab) Fourth Year Miss Rachel Hart, BA Deputy Head (External Relations) Mr Matthew Godfrey, MA Fifth Year Mr Magnus Anderson, MA (Cantab) MEng Deputy Head (Boarding) Mrs Catherine Drummond, BA (Cantab) Director of Lower Sixth Form Mr Colin James, BSc, MBA Director of Learning and Teaching Mr Kim Wells, MA (Cantab) Director of Upper Sixth Form Mr John Weiner LLB, ACA Senior Teacher (Social Responsibility and Engagement) Mr Anthony Fahey, BA Pastoral Staff Senior Teacher (Pastoral) Chaplain Mr David King, BA (Oxon) Revd Dr Rick Mearkle, BA, MDiv, DMin Senior Teacher (Operations) School Counsellor Mr Andrew Taylor, BSc Miss Nuala Buffini Senior Teacher (Director of Innovation) Health Centre Manager Mr Adam Webster, BA (Oxon) Mrs Lesley Paine CATERHAM SCHOOL CURRICULUM Pupils at Caterham School are taught with commitment First and Second Years and enthusiasm. The professional expertise demonstrated In the First and Second Years (Years 7 and 8), all pupils by our teachers combined with our personalised tutorial receive a broad introductory curriculum which gives them system ensures the highest academic standards. experience in all of the aspects outlined above. In addition to Mathematics, English, Science and two Languages they Caterham School is committed to providing a rigorous study History, Geography, Religious Studies, Art, Music, academic and intellectual education which will challenge 3D Design, IT, PE and Games, and have RPSE lessons. All and engage pupils, offer continuity and progression of pupils also take a carousel of subjects, a distinctive element learning to foster a life-long love of learning for its own of the Caterham curriculum, offering the chance to explore sake and provide them with a secure foundation on which a range of disciplines including citizenship, study skills and to continue into Higher Education and into the careers introduction to iPads. of their choice. Third Year All pupils study a core curriculum of Mathematics, English, From the Third Year (Year 9) an element of choice is Science and a Modern Language until the end of Key Stage introduced to enable pupils to explore those subjects 4, and there is also the opportunity for pupils to build more fully for which they have a natural enthusiasm and/ around that a combination of other optional subjects. or aptitude. In the Third Year, all pupils study the core Quite deliberately, the School chooses each year to curriculum of English, Mathematics, Science, History, construct Third, Fourth and Fifth Year timetables around Geography, Religious Studies, at least one Modern pupils’ choices, and not the other way around; thus there Language, PE and Games. Science is taught separately are no predetermined “Option Bands”. The School aims as Physics, Chemistry and Biology. This curriculum is to run any course in which there is sufficient demand. supplemented by a choice of three further subjects from Latin, Greek, Modern Languages (French, German, Spanish, All curriculum subject matter is appropriate for the age Italian), Art, 3D Design, Music and Drama. An options and aptitudes of the pupils in each school year, including booklet is provided to help pupils and their parents to any pupils with a statement of special needs/disability make informed choices. whose needs are reviewed annually. Our curriculum provision enables all pupils to have the opportunity to Fourth and Fifth Years learn and make progress including those with educational In the Fourth and Fifth Years (Years 10 and 11), the core special needs. Every opportunity, for all pupils, is provided curriculum is English Language and Literature, Mathematics, to enable pupils to develop their speaking, listening, Science and a Modern Language as well as PE and Games literacy and numeracy skills, as set out in the schemes and RPSE. Pupils study Science as three separate subjects of work for each curriculum area. (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) in the Fourth Year and Inspiring education for life then for the Fifth Year, a choice is made as to whether on topics such as drug abuse, sexual health, and safe they opt for the Dual Award or continue all three sciences driving. This programme is designed to prepare pupils for to GCSE. The core curriculum provides continuity and the opportunities and responsibilities of adult life. progression of learning, and to this core is added three further subjects selected by the pupils. These are chosen Learning Difficulties and Disabilities, Special Educational from Latin, Greek, Modern Languages (French, German, Needs and Gifted and Talented Spanish, Italian), Art, 3D Design, Music, Drama, GCSE PE, At Caterham School we strive to screen new pupils for Economics and Business Studies, History, Geography and learning difficulties and disabilities during the first half term Religious Studies. An options booklet is provided to help after their entry to the School, as well as acting upon any pupils and their parents to make informed choices. GCSE information passed on by the pupil’s previous school. The examinations are taken in all academic subjects except screening tests highlight those pupils who are gifted and Maths, English and Sciences, which take iGCSEs. those who have specific learning difficulties. The Sixth Form Pupils who have been assessed as having a learning At Sixth Form, we retain an open policy regarding pupils’ difficulty and/or disability or those with specific Special choice of A Level subjects. Pupils have a free choice of any Educational Needs have their needs considered individually four or in some cases five A Levels, and the school aims to by qualified specialist staff. Gifted children are provided run any course in which numbers are economically viable. with opportunities to extend their knowledge in extension All of the subjects offered at GCSE are available at A Level, work in the classroom or small group activities. There as well as Further Mathematics, Economics, Business are also a plethora of clubs and societies that stretch and Studies.