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Annual Bridge Building Competition

samantha.centenera — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:46:29 +0000

This term, our Lower Sixth pupils put their engineering skills to the test in the annual Bridge Building Competition. Working to a strict design brief and with only a limited selection of materials, teams were challenged to construct a bridge capable of supporting the greatest possible load while keeping the structure as light as possible. […]

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Caterham Pupils Thrive in Maths Challenge

Ruby Norris — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:09:34 +0000

Junior Maths Challenge In April, 96 First and Second Year pupils attempted the UKMT Maths Challenge, a 25-question multiple-choice test that poses difficult questions requiring logical thinking and mathematical poise. Of the cohort, 26 were awarded bronze certificates, 18 silver, and 36 gold. Congratulations to Pierre M. and Alexander J., who scored the highest in their respective […]

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Discovering Literary History at Milton’s Cottage

Ruby Norris — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:08:28 +0000

On Wednesday 17 June, the English Department organised for a group of Lower Sixth pupils to visit Milton’s Cottage in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, where the poet took refuge during an outbreak of the bubonic plague in London in 1665. The group were treated to a comprehensive talk by the resident Miltonist on the poet’s political radicalism and service […]

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Puzzles, Patterns and Perseverance

Ruby Norris — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:56:39 +0000

This term’s Fizzy Maths event brought together 65 enthusiastic Year 5 pupils from six local primary schools for an afternoon of mathematical challenge and collaboration in the Library. Representatives from St John’s, Furzefield, Audley, St Francis, Marden Lodge and Chestnut Park joined forces with Caterham’s team of Maths Ambassadors from the Fifth Year and Lower […]

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Psychology in Action at Royal Holloway

Ruby Norris — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:52:38 +0000

On Monday, L6 psychologists Serena L, Ian W, Louise L and Shannon T took part in the National Psychology Competition at Royal Holloway University. In preparation for the competition, pupils were tasked with creating a two-minute video and A1 academic poster responding to the prompt ‘How can psychology help us build a healthier and stronger […]

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Learning beyond the Classroom

Ruby Norris — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:46:13 +0000

Caterham recently hosted a high-energy Saturday Plus session, our flagship program for local Year 5 pupils aimed at raising aspirations for selective secondary entry. The morning centered on practice tests in English and Maths. The pupils then moved to the Wildcats Adventure Zone for team-building and high ropes, activities designed to foster the resilience and […]

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