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Carthusian Day saw thousands from across the Charterhouse community come together to celebrate all that makes the School so special.

Our pupils have stepped up as enthusiastic ambassadors, delivering German taster lessons with energy, confidence, and empathy at local prep schools. 

This year, over 30 Carthusians took part in the C3L6 competition, an annual national “mini-Chemistry Olympiad” run by Cambridge University.

We were delighted to host the official opening of the extension to our Art and Design Engineering Centre.

We were thrilled by the incredible response to this year’s school-wide photography competition. With so many amazing entries showcasing creativity, talent, and a keen eye for detail, choosing winners was no easy task.

A number of our pupils visited St Marks & All Saints Primary School to share the joy of reading, gifting books bought with funds raised by Fourth Form (Year 9) volunteers.

Can you hear how old a bee is? Alixandra Prybyla, a second-year PHD student at the University of Edinburgh, gives a unique insight into her work.

In the latest issue of Atomic Magazine, our entirely pupil-led, written, and published scientific magazine, Gemma (First Year Specialist) explores the chemistry behind vapes. 

Year 13 pupil, Bill, has been awarded the STEM CREST Gold Award in recognition of his outstanding independent research project on the design of high-speed boats. 

Our pupils have stepped up as enthusiastic ambassadors, delivering German taster lessons with energy, confidence, and empathy at local prep schools. 

This year, over 30 Carthusians took part in the C3L6 competition, an annual national “mini-Chemistry Olympiad” run by Cambridge University.

We were thrilled by the incredible response to this year’s school-wide photography competition. With so many amazing entries showcasing creativity, talent, and a keen eye for detail, choosing winners was no easy task.

In the latest issue of Atomic Magazine, our entirely pupil-led, written, and published scientific magazine, Gemma (First Year Specialist) explores the chemistry behind vapes. 

A Level Biologists embarked on an exciting field trip to Dale Fort, nestled on the dramatic coastline of Pembrokeshire. 

Pupils from Charterhouse, St Peter’s Catholic School and King Edward’s Witley competed for a place in the next round of this national competition. 

A Level pupils studying Psychology paid a visit to the Freud Museum in London.

Join us in the School woods for a performance of Shakespeare’s As You Like It by our new Vagabonds and Sturdy Beggars Theatre Company. Admission is free!

Our campus bursts into life once more as Artifex returns for another extraordinary week celebrating the imagination and ingenuity of our community.

An outdoor theatre was created to host five Drama performances from Fourth Form (Year 9) pupils. Pupils who opt for Drama in the creative timetable performed scenes from Frankenstein and Peter Pan Goes Wrong.

As Artifex 2025 begins in the week commencing 16 June, here are a few highlights to mark in your calendar ahead of the programme being released on Carthusian Day...

The inaugural Charterhouse Rocks: Battle of the Bands shook a sold-out Ben Travers Theatre as 13 bands delivered electrifying performances.

A tearful send off for The Addams Family cast and crew on Saturday night after a staggering run.

A heart-warming story of love, family and friendship with two separate casts and one superb ensemble. 

We are delighted to announce that Ollie (Year 12) has been offered a role in the National Youth Musical Theatre’s upcoming production of 'Lightning Boy' by Charlie Turner and Liv Warden.

This year’s much-anticipated Loop Challenge promised to be a spectacular afternoon, with the sun shining and not a cloud in sight…

The Boys’ and Girls’ First XIs played enthralling matches against the Old Carthusians on Carthusian Day. In the weeks since, there have been standout cricket performances, Inter-House Athletics, and entertaining tennis tournaments across the School.

We secured all three podium positions in the CCRS Commonwealth Air Rifle Competition, with the combined teams dropping just 17 points out of a possible 800.

A group of our CCF cadets recently spent the day on the range under the expert guidance of Royal Marines, proving to be one of the most memorable and rewarding training days yet.

Charlotte, one of our talented Fourth (Year 9) footballers, proudly represented the ISFA England U14 Schools girls' team in a fixture against the Welsh Schools U14 side.

The Boys' Cricket First XI continue their strong run of form, while the U15A Girls have reached the last 16 of the Surrey U15s Cup. House Tennis delivered its usual drama, with Northbrook emerging victorious in the Senior Girls' competition.

This year, an incredible 107 pupils helped host the Knight Frank Schools Triathlon, an event that raised over £110,000 for charity.

The second annual Pattison Plate Fives competition brought together 15 pairs from across the School to compete in the glorious sunshine.

Charterhouse and Windlesham House School are delighted to announce that their respective charities will merge, with Windlesham House joining the Charterhouse family of schools on 1 August 2025.  

We were delighted to host the official opening of the extension to our Art and Design Engineering Centre.

A number of our pupils visited St Marks & All Saints Primary School to share the joy of reading, gifting books bought with funds raised by Fourth Form (Year 9) volunteers.

Two of our inspiring First Year Specialists (Year 12), Alix and Mila, persuaded the Head, Dr Alex Peterken, to jump from a plane – despite his intense fear of heights – to help raise an incredible £20,000 for charity.

Carthusian Day saw thousands from across the Charterhouse community come together to celebrate all that makes the School so special.

More than 60 pupils, staff, and community partners came together in The Hub to celebrate a successful year of volunteering, fundraising, and collaboration in support of our local community.

Royal Navy and Royal Marines cadets visited HMS Queen Elizabeth, the Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier, as part of a CCF trip to Portsmouth.

Fleur (Year 13), one of our Heads of School, has been awarded second place at the prestigious Rotary Young Citizen Awards.

Old Carthusian Quintin Lake’s new book, The Perimeter, is a powerful exploration of Britain’s coastline, shaped by five years of walking and photography.

Can you hear how old a bee is? Alixandra Prybyla, a second-year PHD student at the University of Edinburgh, gives a unique insight into her work.

Having joined us from the Futures team, Amanda Jasper is excited to build networks and create opportunities that connect Old Carthusians and parents, strengthening ties across the Charterhouse community.

For those Old Carthusians who attended Rokeby School, we are pleased to share details regarding the 2nd Annual Cricket Festival – a fantastic day of cricket, camaraderie, and community spirit!

Dieter von Schnieder (V99) is spearheading the launch of the Old Carthusians Alumni LA Group – a vibrant new network designed to bring together OCs living, working, and thriving on the West Coast.

Seven Old Carthusians are part of a remarkable underdog story, as they prepare to head to West Africa to play the national cricket team of The Gambia.

Pupils holding offers to join Charterhouse in 2027 visited the School to take part in science workshops, working alongside our Year 12 pupils in practicals for Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.

Rt Hon Sir Jeremy Hunt joined the Head, Dr Alex Peterken, at Charterhouse Inspires for a wide-ranging discussion on leadership, public service, and the future of the nation.