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![The White Ladder]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737133336/charterhouseorguk/l80shzunoi14cyi6qdfi/TheWhiteLadder.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737133336/charterhouseorguk/l80shzunoi14cyi6qdfi/TheWhiteLadder.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737133336/charterhouseorguk/l80shzunoi14cyi6qdfi/TheWhiteLadder.jpg","width":800}])
Old Carthusian Daniel Light (S94) uncovers the true story of the thrill-seekers, map-makers, soldiers, occultists, artists and porters who paved the way for modern mountaineering.
![OC Completes Ironman]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732704676/charterhouseorguk/uoionf7d58hykfvzzgdw/JamesDelaneyIornman-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732704676/charterhouseorguk/uoionf7d58hykfvzzgdw/JamesDelaneyIornman-thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732704676/charterhouseorguk/uoionf7d58hykfvzzgdw/JamesDelaneyIornman-thumb.jpg","width":800}])
James Delaney (W03) completed the Calella Ironman, consisting of swimming 2.4 miles in the sea, cycling 112 miles and running a full marathon of 26.2 miles.
![Extraordinary and Enigmatic Plants]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731600488/charterhouseorguk/vvgfx5w8fnwvbu5pfvrb/Poluninthumb1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731600488/charterhouseorguk/vvgfx5w8fnwvbu5pfvrb/Poluninthumb1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731600488/charterhouseorguk/vvgfx5w8fnwvbu5pfvrb/Poluninthumb1.jpg","width":800}])
The Oleg Polunin Fund, established in memory of Oleg Polunin (1914–85), a distinguished botanist and former teacher at the School, supported PhD student Sebastian Hatt in his research on a rare parasitic plant found in the Rhodope Mountains of Macedonia.
![Hong Kong Musical Events]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731423967/charterhouseorguk/lmflgobg5jy1jh3yhbiv/HongKongMusicalShowcasethumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731423967/charterhouseorguk/lmflgobg5jy1jh3yhbiv/HongKongMusicalShowcasethumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731423967/charterhouseorguk/lmflgobg5jy1jh3yhbiv/HongKongMusicalShowcasethumb.jpg","width":800}])
Our Musical Showcase and annual Hong Kong Founder's Day Dinner featured Carthusian musicians.
![Showcasing our Impact]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731422916/charterhouseorguk/b1rvprzml7bsgqvwsqgs/DevelopmentReview202324.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731422916/charterhouseorguk/b1rvprzml7bsgqvwsqgs/DevelopmentReview202324.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731422916/charterhouseorguk/b1rvprzml7bsgqvwsqgs/DevelopmentReview202324.png","width":800}])
The Development Review looks back at how philanthropic giving, volunteering and our partnership and commercial programmes, impact the School and our community.
![Upcoming Networking Events]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728982849/charterhouseorguk/gnwakpuynihimbq8qecs/Networkingeventthumb6.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728982849/charterhouseorguk/gnwakpuynihimbq8qecs/Networkingeventthumb6.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728982849/charterhouseorguk/gnwakpuynihimbq8qecs/Networkingeventthumb6.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728982849/charterhouseorguk/gnwakpuynihimbq8qecs/Networkingeventthumb6.jpg","width":851}])
We are pleased to invite OCs and parents to the next two events in our 2024/2025 Professional Networking Event programme.
![A Taste of History]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727791863/charterhouseorguk/gaizqjrd1jgbtjzzicpb/FoundersDayDinnerthumb1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727791863/charterhouseorguk/gaizqjrd1jgbtjzzicpb/FoundersDayDinnerthumb1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727791863/charterhouseorguk/gaizqjrd1jgbtjzzicpb/FoundersDayDinnerthumb1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727791863/charterhouseorguk/gaizqjrd1jgbtjzzicpb/FoundersDayDinnerthumb1.jpg","width":851}])
Our Old Carthusian community is invited to purchase tickets for this years’ Founder’s Day Dinner.
![A Social Start to Term]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727790883/charterhouseorguk/kftqzw9xej4aucql7ud4/NewParentsBrunchthumb2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727790883/charterhouseorguk/kftqzw9xej4aucql7ud4/NewParentsBrunchthumb2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727790883/charterhouseorguk/kftqzw9xej4aucql7ud4/NewParentsBrunchthumb2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727790883/charterhouseorguk/kftqzw9xej4aucql7ud4/NewParentsBrunchthumb2.jpg","width":851}])
The first few weeks of term have been full of events for parents and Old Carthusians to network and socialise.
![OC in Ultramarathon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724427733/charterhouseorguk/v1uqsjnbeh3btkdnzwvo/WillDyson5thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724427733/charterhouseorguk/v1uqsjnbeh3btkdnzwvo/WillDyson5thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724427733/charterhouseorguk/v1uqsjnbeh3btkdnzwvo/WillDyson5thumb.jpg","width":800}])
OC Will Dyson (G08) recently took part in the Marathon Des Sables; a 155-mile ultramarathon in the Moroccan Sahara desert!
![A Royal Commission]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724337575/charterhouseorguk/aga94hia3cpdehrvy2to/PaulBenneythumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724337575/charterhouseorguk/aga94hia3cpdehrvy2to/PaulBenneythumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724337575/charterhouseorguk/aga94hia3cpdehrvy2to/PaulBenneythumb.jpg","width":800}])
Paul Benney (R77) is painting the official State Coronation Portrait of Queen Camilla, which will become a part of the Royal Collection and will hang in the State Rooms of Buckingham Palace.
