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Following revised Government COVID-19 guidance, the School is now welcoming visitors, with suitable precautions in place.
Charterhouse Malaysia Opens
Our International Sixth Form College in Kuala Lumpur welcomes its first pupils to study A Levels.
Edgeborough School
Edgeborough joins the Charterhouse family of schools as the two charities merge to create an exceptional independent, coeducational prep and senior school offer.
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Exceptional Academic Achievements
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Recent School Highlights
![A Round-up of Music]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653387136/charterhouseorguk/ediyf00wsxjvpglgrtjh/PrepSchoolsChoralDaythumb5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653387136/charterhouseorguk/ediyf00wsxjvpglgrtjh/PrepSchoolsChoralDaythumb5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1653387136/charterhouseorguk/ediyf00wsxjvpglgrtjh/PrepSchoolsChoralDaythumb5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1653387136/charterhouseorguk/ediyf00wsxjvpglgrtjh/PrepSchoolsChoralDaythumb5.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1653387136/charterhouseorguk/ediyf00wsxjvpglgrtjh/PrepSchoolsChoralDaythumb5.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1653387136/charterhouseorguk/ediyf00wsxjvpglgrtjh/PrepSchoolsChoralDaythumb5.jpg","width":2200}])
There are numerous highlights that continue to punctuate this term. A large number of them have been coming from the Music department, such as Evening Recitals and our ongoing Ralph Vaughan Williams Series. We also welcomed prep school pupils to take part in our Choral Day; the Jazz Band took to the Godalming Bandstand last Saturday. Read the full report here.
![A Gift for the the Queen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653312792/charterhouseorguk/x310qnes0nhnk3254o4o/Queenanddishthumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653312792/charterhouseorguk/x310qnes0nhnk3254o4o/Queenanddishthumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653312792/charterhouseorguk/x310qnes0nhnk3254o4o/Queenanddishthumb.jpg","width":800}])
Object 75 in the Charterhouse in 100 Objects series is this dish which was presented to HM The Queen when she visited the School 50 years ago. The dish was made by one of the Charterhouse community – Former Director of Art, Michael ‘Potty’ Woods (BH 1958-1994).
![OC Selected for Commonwealth Games]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653385304/charterhouseorguk/sdsuzcshhwyh4vxrerd9/AliciaWilson.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653385304/charterhouseorguk/sdsuzcshhwyh4vxrerd9/AliciaWilson.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653385304/charterhouseorguk/sdsuzcshhwyh4vxrerd9/AliciaWilson.jpg","width":800}])
Old Carthusian, Alicia Wilson (G18) has been selected for the English Swimming Team for Birmingham's 2022 Commonwealth Games.
![CCRS Club Matches Weekend]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653382627/charterhouseorguk/do6auinhdaqxa6drqlno/ShootingTeamThumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653382627/charterhouseorguk/do6auinhdaqxa6drqlno/ShootingTeamThumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653382627/charterhouseorguk/do6auinhdaqxa6drqlno/ShootingTeamThumb.jpg","width":800}])
Charterhouse celebrated both individual and team success at the Council for Cadet Rifle Shooting (CCRS) Club Matches last weekend.
![LAMDA Showcase]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653378184/charterhouseorguk/hur9is0zixuvydudmrdu/LAMDAShowcasethumb1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653378184/charterhouseorguk/hur9is0zixuvydudmrdu/LAMDAShowcasethumb1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653378184/charterhouseorguk/hur9is0zixuvydudmrdu/LAMDAShowcasethumb1.jpg","width":800}])
Last week, our pupils took part in the second LAMDA showcase of the year, performing for parents, staff and peers in the Ben Travers Theatre. We have over 40 pupils taking LAMDA Exams next week, and showcases act as dress rehearsals ahead of the examination.
![The Queen's Visits to Charterhouse]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653306408/charterhouseorguk/azod42kez0owgbekbyoh/Queenthumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653306408/charterhouseorguk/azod42kez0owgbekbyoh/Queenthumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653306408/charterhouseorguk/azod42kez0owgbekbyoh/Queenthumb.jpg","width":800}])
To celebrate the the Queen's Jubilee, we look fondly back on her visits to the School. The first of which took place in 1972 when Her Majesty The Queen unveiled the stone outside Northbrook. The second visit was in 1997 for the official opening of the Queen's Sports Centre.
![Charterhouse Wildlife Photographer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653040332/charterhouseorguk/v5psqdfavnhbtjhjesvc/SallyHowardthumb3_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653040332/charterhouseorguk/v5psqdfavnhbtjhjesvc/SallyHowardthumb3_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653040332/charterhouseorguk/v5psqdfavnhbtjhjesvc/SallyHowardthumb3_1.jpg","width":800}])
We are delighted to share with you an inspiring story (and a special talent!) of one of our staff members, Sally Howard. Find out more about Sally and how photography has changed her life.
![Carthusian Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653036590/charterhouseorguk/rovctjc8apqqpodbyamo/CarthusianDaythumb1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653036590/charterhouseorguk/rovctjc8apqqpodbyamo/CarthusianDaythumb1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653036590/charterhouseorguk/rovctjc8apqqpodbyamo/CarthusianDaythumb1.jpg","width":800}])
This year's Carthusian Day is on Saturday 28 May. The Head warmly invites all pupils, parents and guardians, and OCs to join us to celebrate all things Charterhouse. Carthusian Day is particularly notable this year given the 150 year anniversary of our relocation from Charterhouse Square in London to Godalming.