The Carthusian 2024

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This year’s edition of The Carthusian reflects on the multitude of activity undertaken by pupils and staff during the 2023/24 academic year. We never cease to be amazed by the energy and commitment of our pupils and what follows, provides a small glimpse through the window of their lives during the last year.

Sir John Major

On Thursday 25 April, pupils and parents were witness to an occasion of historical significance. It is not often that Charterhouse has had the honour of welcoming a former Prime Minister and Sir John Major’s visit to Charterhouse was (according to Second Year Specialist Theo Warburton (S), who introduced and thanked the speaker) the first in nearly half a century. It certainly did not disappoint.

“ Therefore, he said it was vital that the generation of Carthusians present in Hall moved into adult life with a determination to contribute to the betterment of the world. An inspirational message for all.”

Arriving in the afternoon, Sir John was given time to tour some of the School grounds and watch the 1st XI Cricket team enjoying a competitive match against Eton. In the evening he delivered his lecture to a packed Hall in which he offered powerful insights into many pressing issues of the day. He outlined his views on Brexit, which he described as an act of “incomprehensible self-harm” for Britain. Other highlights included stories of various encounters he had had with world leaders including Nelson Mandela and George Bush Snr, and he concluded with an amusing tale involving Boris Yeltsin, a 747 and three vodkas.

Importantly, he stressed how these leaders all shared one thing in common. When they were at the ages of many of the Carthusians who were present that evening, they could not possibly have imagined that they would reach such heights and successes. Therefore,

he said it was vital that the generation of Carthusians present in Hall moved into adult life with a determination to contribute to the betterment of the world. An inspirational message for all.

On concluding his speech to rapturous applause, Sir John made time for many pupils (and, indeed, some adults) to take photographs while he shook scores of hands. Following this, Sir John and his chief of staff, Dame Arabella Warburton, attended a dinner with a select group of pupils, the Head and Senior Deputy Head.

Charterhouse thanks Sir John Major for visiting the School. A man of undoubted integrity and decency, Sir John’s visit was appreciated immensely by all pupils, parents and staff who were privileged enough to be in attendance.

Mr Andrew Turner

Volunteering Elective

When I was asked to write a few words about my elective experience, I began by piecing together all the small but impactful moments that defined my volunteering journey.

I was a music subject leader for the first term in LQ. This often meant lots of noise, a lot of musical chairs, but more importantly, younger pupils stepping out of their comfort zones. This was definitely the most rewarding part of the elective programme. I was given the opportunity to inspire confidence and ambition within a topic that I myself am passionate about. I was challenged to think about activities that would engage pupils of this age, while also making sure they left the classroom with a smile on their faces and a sense of accomplishment. Even though each volunteering rotation was only three or four weeks, I often felt that I developed a connection with many pupils, which truly showed me the power of music. I remember one pupil who was particularly shy at the beginning of the programme – they were reluctant to join in with the games and often only said one or two

words during the session. Nevertheless, by the end of our time together, this pupil was singing through a microphone in the final performance and revealed some amazing talents on the piano.

Building a pupil’s confidence was challenging at the start. We were particularly conscious that it is easy to feel vulnerable when breaking out of your comfort zone. Over time, I learnt that my enthusiasm, encouragement, and trusted guidance were pivotal in helping them find their confidence. Sharing this time of learning and building strength together was invaluable and is why the elective programme will remain a defining part of my Charterhouse experience.

I think it is important to note that any volunteering journey, be it in a classroom, a charity shop, or a home for the elderly,

is a mutually beneficial partnership. I may have been in a teaching position as a music subject leader, but this does not mean I was not learning myself. I learnt so much about how to connect with younger pupils, how to persevere through classroom difficulties, and how to adapt to new situations. I often left that double volunteering session on a Wednesday afternoon in the best mood because I knew I had a positive impact on someone else and potentially helped shape a younger person’s self-confidence.

I must thank everyone who has helped run this programme, including the staff within Charterhouse as well as the charities and schools themselves for allowing us to volunteer, educate their pupils, and above all, learn invaluable lessons that everyone can take away with them.

Lyra Guise Tucker (C)

Charity Society

Volunteering Foodbank

This year, I have been volunteering at the local foodbank to help support their work and the families around it.

A few others and I have been helping there, sorting through all the donations that many people give to the community store. We usually receive a basket full of food or supplies, sort through the food making sure that it is in date, and then put it on the shelves in the correct place and in order of the date.

Volunteering at the foodbank made me realise how much of an impact I can have on someone else’s life. The work that we did provides essential support for those in need, and it was clear to me that our efforts really made a positive difference to the families who depend on the foodbank.

I have also benefitted from helping others –improving someone’s day, or even week, gives me a huge sense of purpose. Helping others has helped me grow as a person: I have become more empathetic, as well as more aware of and grateful for how fortunate I am. Furthermore, it is incredibly uplifting to see the amount of support from the community around when all the donations come through.

In the future, I hope to continue my volunteering work and to help other communities.

Anna Hutchinson (g)

Charity Society is an integral pillar of our partnerships programme. Over the past year, each and every pupil has in different ways contributed.

The society has several initiatives – selling old school books; selling doughnuts year-round; and mufti days. Each donation makes a difference.

Through the society, we were given the opportunity to tour a representative from The Foundation Centre around School. The centre supports cancer patients, as well as bereaved families and individuals such as a sibling that might have been isolated by a loss. The experience was enlightening for us. The Foundation Centre utilises pocket change amounts to curate thoughtful gifts for the individuals the charity helps. The Charity Society makes a big difference to smaller charities such as these, helping to build and strengthen their missions. Through our fundraising we have garnered support for charities such as The Green Hub, Eikon, Surrey Wildlife Trust, Water Aid, and SOS!SEN.

As Removes, learning of and supporting these charities has expanded our understanding of charities and their role in society. Interacting directly with members of these organisations revealed the range of people they help by means such as care packages and emotional support. Our School’s enthusiasm for our initiatives teaches us the importance of a group effort; the magnitude of our support through Charity Society would not have been possible without the wider Charterhouse community. The impact it has had not only on charities and the individuals who benefit motivates our work.

Learning to convey our society’s mission effectively, articulate ideas and persuade others to engage with our initiatives is key to our success. These experiences have taught us practical skills such as marketing and successful fundraising. Our understanding of the work required to plan and execute our endeavours will only prove to be fruitful and beneficial as we continue through our time here at School and beyond.

Charity Society is one of the great opportunities here at School to expand our global citizenship, strengthen our partnerships, and give back to our local community. We are immensely grateful for everyone we have met through events and initiatives and look forward to the society’s prosperity over the coming years.

Ariyaana

Doss (g) and Toby Smith (V)

Teaching Physics Out Of Specialism

This year I have concentrated on becoming a recognised professional development lead with STEM learning. I am also studying, with sponsorship from the i2i SCITT, an NPQ in leading teacher professional development, a DfE programme of study.

My main work apart from working with SCITTs and University teacher training departments, has been in mentoring a growing collection of teachers who are teaching physics out of their main specialist area of expertise. I have asked them to write about this and they express very clearly why this is the most important work that I currently do.

Mr Stephen Hearn

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I am the Head of Science at Holland Park School, London.

Following the departure of our school’s only two Physics specialists, and a dearth of applicants for the Teacher of Physics vacancies at my school, I decided to undertake a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course to study A Level Physics over the Summer of 2023 with a view to teaching it thereafter. Without an A Level in Physics myself (my degrees are in Biology and Pharmacology), I was aware that this would be a significant challenge. While the SKE course provided the core knowledge I needed to teach A Level Physics students, the absence of a mentor to share with me student misconceptions, learning challenges and the lack of an opportunity to undertake A Level Physics core practicals decelerated my development. I reached out to my PGCE Science Tutor at Oxford University, Dr Hillier, who suggested I contact Stephen Hearn for A Level Physics mentoring support. Stephen has supported me tremendously throughout the course of this academic year, offering me multiple online tutorials (during which Stephen teaches me key content and discusses common misconceptions that students have across topics) and opportunities to practice A Level Physics core practicals on Saturdays at Charterhouse. Stephen has also travelled to London to help me with core practicals and provide my technicians with support and guidance.

My knowledge of A Level Physics and the craft of teaching itself grows with every mentoring session I have with Stephen. He is committed to helping me master A Level Physics concepts to the point where I can teach students to perform at an A* standard in examinations. The support Stephen has offered me has been first class and I am immensely appreciative of all he has done and continues to do to help me develop into a highly effective A Level Physics teacher.

Sumbol Saleem

Stephen's excellent teaching is helping me enthuse the next generation of physicists. Working with him has been the best Continuing Professional Development I have yet received: practical and personalised to my classroom context. Getting hands-on experience with practicals in the lab has been most helpful, alongside discussing common misconceptions and exam questions. My pupils are already benefiting from Stephen's depth and breadth of knowledge of the curriculum across the key stages and its influence on my teaching. Stephen's support has been invaluable to me in finding my confidence with A Level Physics.

Rachel English

I have been teaching for 15 years. Currently, I am Head of Science at Hoe Valley School, Woking. My degree is in Marine Biology, and I studied PGCE Science 11-16 in 2007-08.

I have been working with Stephen for over two years, training to teach A Level Physics. The school had a lack of Physics specialists and an abundance of Biologists. Having studied Physics myself at A Level, I wanted to step up to the challenge and upskill myself to become a Physics specialist in the classroom. Ultimately, this would allow me to teach A Level Physics expertly at our newly opened sixth form. While working with Stephen, we have been working through the A Level Physics content, as well as looking at the common misconceptions students have and the challenges they face throughout the course. Stephen has also guided me through practical activities and real-life examples of how to get complex concepts across to students with the help of technology. Stephen has also observed my teaching and provided valuable feedback for me to implement in future lessons.

Thanks to Stephen's guidance, I now utilise a range of different methods to introduce a topic. What I have learned from Stephen has helped not only at A Level, but also across year groups; it has given me a deeper understanding of Physics and has improved my teaching at Key Stage 4 to ensure students have a solid foundation in the subject should they wish to pursue it into A Levels and beyond. I also read around topics more and keep up to date with current developments within the world of Physics, which keeps lessons fresh and relevant to students. I have noticed more engagement in lessons, especially from girls, and I hope to see more girls take up Physics at A Level.

Real-World Politics

On Friday 29 September the Politics Society was privileged to welcome a very special guest to School, The Right Honourable Jeremy Hunt. An Old Carthusian, our local MP since 2005, and the current Chancellor of the Exchequer*; excitement was high as a packed Lecture Theatre waited in anticipation of Mr Hunt’s arrival.

*at time of writing

The Chancellor was raised in Surrey and studied at Charterhouse where he excelled as a pupil, becoming Head of School. He was apparently also known for his love of cross-country running. Upon leaving School, he went on to gain a first-class degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford University.

Arriving at Charterhouse on Friday evening, the Chancellor spoke for an hour to an audience of over 100 pupils, the Head, Deputy Head and other members of staff in the newly renovated Lecture Theatre, one which was unrecognisable from his time at School. He gave a short speech about his experience in politics, his work as Chancellor and any advice he would give to those considering a future career in politics. The Right Honourable Jeremy Hunt then answered questions for the remainder of the evening from pupils eager to get a chance to speak to the Chancellor. These included questions about the necessity of supporting the Ukrainians in their struggle against Russia, his thoughts on Jeremy Corbyn and well, of course, a question about Boris Johnson. He was also asked what his most mischievous act as a pupil was, to which he responded with an amusing tale involving the garden gnomes owned by the then Head’s wife, Sandy.

The evening concluded with thunderous applause from the audience. The Chancellor, busy with matters to attend to, then made a swift exit, but not before stopping to take a group photo with several Specialists.

The Right Honourable Jeremy Hunt gave a fascinating insight into the highest echelon of British politics and speaking to several pupils and beaks afterwards, we were all in agreement that it was a fantastic event.

The Politics Society is extremely grateful to the Chancellor for taking time out of his busy schedule to come and speak at the School, as he has done so frequently in the past.

Viggo Terling (g)

Turning Tragedy into Triumph

The Charlie Hunt

Running Legacy

It’s October 1985 and the Hunt Brothers line up to run Pontifex – as always utterly determined to go for the win, full of smiles and forever united – Jeremy and Charlie.

Fast forward to 2022 and there were the Hunt brothers lining up at the start of the London Marathon.

Fast forward again to April 2024 and the Hunts were, again, running the London Marathon – Jeremy, Susie, Thandi (Charlie’s wife), and 15 family and friends.

But this time, no Charlie.

Tragically, Charlie died in August 2023 after a valiant fight against sarcoma –the dangerous and deadly bone and soft tissue cancer.

I will never forget the call that January day. ‘Not good news, Sooz, I’m afraid, it’s spindle cell sarcoma. They say my life expectancy is five years at best.’

‘No no no… We will fight this together with you, for you, for Thandi and for your boys [Tom, 17; Oscar, 14; Arthur, 11].’

‘You bet we will, Sooz – I will do everything it takes to beat this. I’ll never give up.’

The problem was this – sarcoma, which shows itself as an innocent small lump most often on your thighs, abdomen, shoulders or bicep, is a fast-moving menace. If you don’t diagnose it in the first 30 days, your chance of survival past five years is awful.

Charlie spotted a lump in his leg in November 2020, but it wasn’t diagnosed until January 2021 – nobody thought to ask the vital question, ‘Could it be a sarcoma?’ And then the race was on – could Charlie and his amazing team of NHS specialists

beat it? Firstly, an operation on his thigh (which they told him could cost him his leg – and nearly did). Then chemotherapy, again and again, then tactical surgery to remove the tumours as they appeared in his lungs, spine and chest.

The way Charlie persevered to beat sarcoma was incredible. He showed enormous strength and courage to take on whatever treatment, however painful. He kept running, grinning despite the pain, even running the 2022 Marathon with Jeremy to raise money for Sarcoma UK.

Every step of the way, as Charlie fought against impossible odds, his megawatt smile filled us all with light and love. He even mentored a 17-year-old girl who was diagnosed just after him; sarcoma can affect young people too.

In Charlie’s words, ‘Sarcoma UK is an amazing, but small charity that supports people like me on their journey with this awful disease. Not only does it offer invaluable help and advice but also funds research in the global fight to find a cure for this cancer. Your donation will make a big difference to these guys.’

So, last year, nine of us ran the London Marathon (watched by Charlie) and this April, 20 of us ran the London Marathon for Sarcoma UK as ‘Team Chazza’ after Charlie’s childhood nickname. We celebrated Charlie’s joy for life with every step, while raising awareness for Sarcoma UK and the Charlie Hunt Fund. To date, we have raised over £350,000, and we are just getting started. We will keep running the London Marathon every

year until we reach our goal of £1m in the next five years. This is the tipping point to raise awareness, drive early diagnosis, and eventually (we hope) to find a cure for this rare cancer. We are determined to do as much as we can to ensure that Charlie’s life saves another.

Team Chazza is brimming with love and friendship. The Marathon team includes Charlie’s wife Thandi, his brother Jeremy (W84), myself (D89), my husband Tim, Bella (daughter of Giles Hunt (W83)), Rory, Marina and Fred (Giles Hunt’s niece and nephews), Giles Pascoe (g88), Rupert Harris (D89), Philippa (Charlie’s cousin), and so many of Charlie’s dear family and friends from throughout his life. Rupert Kenyon (W88) is even trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp for Team Chazza as I write.

And because Charlie has always been a brilliant positive influence on us all, even as far back as running the ‘School sergeant’ on Saturday nights, here is his challenge to all Carthusians.

The Charlie Hunt Fund has created the Charlie Hunt Running Prize to be awarded to a Carthusian runner in their last year at School who inspires others through their love of running. The prize? Your Golden Ticket to run the London Marathon for Sarcoma UK with Team Chazza.

The inaugural winner, Jeremy West (B24), very much embodies this principle and we look forward to running alongside him next year.

Susie Hunt (D89)

Visionary Science

As Charterhouse Medical Society, opportunities arise for us to further our understanding of the medical field beyond the School curriculum through a variety of means – one of which is competitions.

This time around, we were tasked with creating an informative poster outlining a vision on how ‘science and technology can protect the health of internally displaced persons/refugees in the weeks and months following a major natural or humanmade disaster’ as part of the ‘Global Health Prize’ contest –one of five branches of the Imperial College ‘Science in Medicine School Teams Prize 2024’. Following strong interest from fellow society members, we decided to form two teams, with the latter entering the ‘Vasculitis UK Prize’ branch, in which contestants aimed to provide ‘a novel vision of how science can improve the health and well-being of patients with vasculitis.’

We were judged on many factors, including affordability, availability, and acceptability in translating science and/or engineering towards improved health. We were given the freedom to explore the issue at hand on a local, national, or global scale, as well as poster design, while clearly describing what problem is addressed, the anticipated innovation, and steps to theoretical implementation of the proposed solution.

Another primary aim of this competition was to increase interconnectedness across the family of Charterhouse schools, which included working in teams of four to five with pupils from Charterhouse Malaysia. Despite challenges brought about by our busy schedules and time zone differences, we persevered and produced what we believe to be meritorious solutions to our respective issues.

For our ‘Global Health Prize’ entry, we took a multidisciplinary approach to our research and decided on creating two posters – one covering communicable diseases and the other noncommunicable diseases. Concerning the former, we developed the ‘Cholera Prevention and Treatment Kit’ containing portable water purification systems, oral rehydration solution (ORS), and educational materials with the goal of containing cholera outbreaks following major flooding events as well as treating those infected. To address the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases among refugees, we proposed the implementation of modular health facilities to alleviate acute hospital pressure, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning to aid in early detection, and telemedicine platforms to monitor disease markers using digital technology.

With respect to the ‘Vasculitis UK Prize,’ we primarily researched IgA vasculitis – a disorder causing the small blood vessels in the skin, joints, intestines, and kidneys to become inflamed and bleed. This included examining current diagnostic methods and investigating whether there is a correlation between COVID-19 and an increased risk of this rare form of vasculitis.

Looking ahead, we are eager to enter more competitions and further our understanding of the medical world. We encourage anyone interested in the field to join MedSoc!

Henry Guy (D)

A Poem for Charterhouse

by Rosie W N. – First Scholar in Residence

Difference

It is the awareness that begins to edge away our fear for that which look different from us.

And once the fear is completely diminished

We realise that there was nothing to fear in the first place. Because we now know difference makes variable

And we recognise that there is great value in variable. Difference need not be interpreted as inferior or even superior Less than or even more than. Difference need not be punished. For to understand difference is to understand oneself.

When we understand difference we won’t hate it, we won’t judge it

And won’t alienate it or hide from it, not even surreptitiously.

We won’t try to punish it, straighten it or ignore it.

Instead, we will realise that a true answer to difference is love. Love for all humanity. Love for all creation. As different as they come.

Imagine what a world it would be if everyone who exists in this earthly space were to make the decision of choosing to live in the right relationship with every human being.

How to Wrap a Dumpling?

“Any successful dumpling’s dough must be as soft as an earlobe,” says Andy Ma, the Chef de Cuisine for 12 years at the Michelinstarred Bo Innovation. Start with store-bought dough until you’re ready to make your own. Having a “Q texture” (the Chinese’s al dente) keeps it together when wrapping, which, in Ma’s words, “is the most important part!”

The consistency of the dough makes or breaks your dumplings, literally. Only flour and water are needed. First, measure out your ingredients into a large mixing bowl. General rule of thumb is onepart water, two-parts flour. The water should be lukewarm; the flour should be all-purpose. “Don’t let its simplicity fool you,” Ma adds.

Jacob Wang (B) is one of the Top 11 winners of The Learning Network’s new “How To” Informational Writing Contest for Teenagers by The New York Times.

The contest ran from 10 January to 14 February inviting entrants 13 to 19 years old to write an essay of fewer than 400 words. The premise of the challenge was based on the ‘how-to’ column by Malia Wollan which ran weekly in The New York Times Magazine from 2015 to 2022. The column took on topics both serious and silly. Do you know how to keep a goldfish alive? Spot a shooting star? Forgive someone?

As long as the topic was appropriate for a family newspaper, entrants could explain whatever they like, including tasks that Tip has already taken on. But, just as the column did, they also had to find, interview and quote one expert on the subject.

On Wednesday 3 April Jacob’s winning essay was published on The New York Times website. Over 2,200 teenagers submitted essays on how to do everything from fix a toilet to fight a kangaroo.

Dumpling dough is like no other: it’s not as stretchy as pizza dough, nor as chewy as pasta dough. To knead it together, only use your hands. Toss it; twirl it; toy with it. “Dig your fingers in, like a claw machine,” Ma says, until the dough feels smooth and tacky. Put it into a covered container to rest for no longer than an hour.

Unlike their dumplings, chefs have little time to relax. As Ma says, “Dumplings show a chef’s experience.” Novices tend to over-roll the dough. The kneading should be intuitive, but the portioning should be numerical. Sculpt the dough into a log, then segment off equal pieces.

To make the wrappers, you’ll need a rolling pin. Dust your table with flour; palm the dough into a circle, then, hold the pin with one hand and the wrapper in the other; roll halfway through, all while spinning the dough. Repeat, repeat, repeat: “Eventually you will get a flat round circle at around 2-3mm thick.”

Finally it’s time to seal the deal… and the dumpling. Put a tablespoon of filling in the middle of your wrapper. Kiss each side into a half-moon. Pinch from the top to fold pleats with enough pressure to seal the dough, readying them for the next stage: boiling.

However, there are countless types of dumplings, each with countless folding techniques. “It’s like trying to count all the stars in the sky,” says Ma.

Yet, Ma figures he has made thousands of dumplings: not at Bo Innovation, but at home. Such careful dumpling wrapping fosters his deep appreciation for the food that most people take for granted. “Wrapping dumplings brings all the components together,” he says. “They’ve brought my family together, too.” Dumpling dough is like no other: it’s not as stretchy as pizza dough, nor as chewy as pasta dough. To knead it together, only use your hands. Toss it; twirl it; toy with it.

Jacob Wang (B)

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Martina Boggian

Martina joined the School eight years ago, the longest she has ever spent in any school. Teaching Spanish and Italian IB and brilliantly leading the Italian department during that period. She has been guiding generations, not just of young Italians through the IB Language A curriculum, but also generations of Sutton Specialists through the complexities of teenage years, exams and university applications. Her tutees in Sutton simply adore her!

In the hashroom, Martina has been an inspiring teacher; setting high expectations, caring deeply about her pupils and their progress. She builds an exceptional rapport with her pupils, largely based on a clear sense of purpose, good humour and fun in learning. It is that unique formula mixed with her excellent subject and pedagogical expertise that explain the enjoyment of language learning in her class. More recently, she has also become an examiner for both GCSE and A Level.

Outside of the classroom, Martina has often gone the extra mile; helping with pioneers, adjudicating debating, organising Under School language trips during the holidays, like the Fifth Form trip to Valladolid last December during which, despite not feeling hundred per cent at the time, she managed to lead the visit all the way through, battling on! Brava Martina!

Those who have had the privilege to know Martina, know that she is a generous and an exceptionally supportive colleague who always finds the right word for everyone at times of need. I know many colleagues will also agree that Martina has undoubtedly brought to Brooke Hall, a distinctive and unmatched Italian fashion chic!

Sadly, for us, Martina has decided to return to London. She is joining JAGS in September where she will no doubt enjoy the academic challenge while also taking full advantage of the culture that a London life offers.

Martina will be sorely missed by colleagues and pupils alike. Thank you, Martina, for all that you have done for languages and your tutees.

Arrivederci and buona fortuna!

Mr Pierre Pillet

Chris Bagust

After nearly eight years with us, Chris Bagust leaves the BTT as Theatre Technical Manager, a huge job that requires commitment, stamina and decisive leadership. The role should never be underestimated. His extensive skillset, now a dying art, will be sorely missed and we consider ourselves very lucky to have had his expertise on hand.

He has been a source of great inspiration to pupils and staff alike in his time at

Charterhouse and he leaves with our warmest wishes and great gratitude. Chris has vast and unrivalled technical experience, having worked in some of the country’s most respected theatrical venues – The Royal Court, Bristol Old Vic and Salisbury Playhouse to name just a few.

Chris has given his all to the Carthusian theatrical cause in what has been a transformational time for Performing Arts at Charterhouse in the last few years. His “last hurrah” was a stunning set and lighting rig that transported us to a Greek island for Artifex’s production of ABBA… Here We Go Again.

We thank him very sincerely for his hard work and I’m sure he will return to see our wonderful pupils continue their passion for performing. I know that many departments, Heads of Year and Support Staff wish to pass on their thanks to Chris too for all he has done.

All the very best, Chris.

Mr Dean Chisnall

Harry has made such a positive impact on so many, and he will be greatly missed by both staff and pupils. I have lost track of how many people have said – ‘What, not Harry! He can’t leave!’.

He’s had an excellent few years here, really grown into the roles that he’s

Harry Boulton

undertaken – his teaching, his directing and his interactions with pupils. He’s been pivotal in Music, Computer Science and Bodeites. He has improved his skill set massively and it’s no wonder that at the tender age of 24 (easy to forget this) he’s been offered the new position of Assistant Director of Music at Bedales, where we know he will flourish.

Vanessa North-Panting’s favourite moment to date is being mistaken for Harry’s mum! Although she’ll take that – as Harry would say ‘at least it wasn’t grandma!’

He’ll be missed hugely in Computer Science, where there has been so much laughter amongst the work in such a short space of time, but we’re absolutely delighted for him with his new opportunity – it is perfect for him.

He’s been a stalwart in Bodeites for three years, including stepping up to both Resident Tutor and Deputy House roles when circumstances demanded, where he’s been an excellent and popular figure.

In Music, he’s always been ready to assist, always on hand to help, very much a ‘doer’ and yet always so giving with his time. Kind, thoughtful, generous.

He was a huge help in setting up the Hauptwerk Organ when the pipe organ finally collapsed at the beginning of the year, really getting to grips with the technology and being a huge guidance in setting up the audio system.

He has very successfully directed three School musicals, being incredibly easy to work with and an excellent leader at the front, always very knowledgeable of the score and the parts, and cues – a hugely complex task so very well managed. I know how much the pupils appreciated his rehearsals (and extra time devoted to rehearsals) and his skilled and patient assistance in learning the notes.

Above all, he’s an incredibly friendly, supportive and helpful chap who has been excellent at his job, has only ever wanted the very best from the pupils that he has worked with and will be very sorely missed.

From my point of view as a new Head of Department, he couldn’t have been more welcoming, supportive and helpful. Not only with his knowledge of technology, running of pop choir and singing in Chapel, but his warm personality, great value socially and brilliant interactions with pupils and staff alike.

He’s an outstanding colleague, made the job very much his own and we all wish him the very best for his undoubtedly glittering future.

Mr David McKee

Owen Chisholm

Owen joined us from Cranleigh in September 2020 as a teacher of Geography. He was very much part of the Zoom recruitment era, teaching his lesson and being interviewed online during the first lockdown itself. Once we finally met him in person, and despite him being very early in his teaching career, it very quickly became apparent that he was going to prove an excellent appointment, with a skill set spanning all three key areas of academic, pastoral and co-curricular, Owen has given a huge amount to Charterhouse during his four years here. A first-rate classroom practitioner, his commitment to innovation and keeping abreast of pedagogical research provided his pupils with a very positive educational experience. This also extended to his roles as a Teaching and Learning Champion, delivering whole staff INSET to great effect, and as a mentor to new beaks in the department and beyond, within the PQT programme. He lived in two different boarding houses in four years as a highly respected

Deputy Head of House, before settling in his own house in Dunsfold, which provided a suitable haven of tranquillity away from the busyness of boarding school life. Owen was also in charge of Fives for three years; unsurprisingly his tenure saw a considerable surge of interest and participation, with a corresponding uptick in success in matches and competitions. I worked most closely with Owen in his capacity as Head of Second Year Specialists, a role he carried out with great skill and sensitivity for the past two years. He had a very positive impact on the year group, and perhaps most of all on the smaller number of pupils with whom he worked closely to build their confidence and motivation academically, in so doing having a transformative effect on their prospects for the future. Owen leaves us to take up the post of Head of Geography at Epsom College, where he will be working for a Head there who taught him Geography when he was a boy at Shrewsbury. Perhaps Owen’s greatest strengths are his unfailing integrity and his gift of being able to identify the nub of an issue quickly and then use his creativity of thought, and intellect, to come up with a workable solution that can be swiftly implemented. This skill will undoubtedly serve him well as he continues a career that I am sure will see him go on to achieve great things in education.

Mr Simon Allen

Fern Davidson-Averill

Fern came to us from four years teaching Economics in China, bringing with her a wealth of subject knowledge, high expectations for her pupils and a real

skill for building effective, accessible resources. At Charterhouse she has thrown herself into the busy life of a boarding school, coaching hockey and netball, leading DofE expeditions and tutoring a 1YS group in Fletcherites who have benefitted greatly from her help and support. Currently completing an MSc in Applied Economics, she has also given us and our Oxbridge hopefuls the benefit of her excellent postgraduate knowledge to stretch and challenge those at the top end of the cohort. We wish her well in her new role with the Government Economic Service.

Mr Tom Constable

Simon joined Charterhouse from Exeter Academy in 2018. Instantly he demanded high standards and created a real identity for the football programme. During the Covid pandemic, Simon introduced a very successful premier league and champions league style House competition which reignited the sporting community during a tricky time where external fixtures were prohibited.

Coming out of Covid, Simon started to rebuild the 1st XI which included a gruelling preseason fitness programme. He created a real culture of commitment and togetherness within the squad. The 2022/23 season proved to be one of the greatest football seasons in Charterhouse history. The 1st XI won the prestigious HUDL league with a famous 2-2 draw against Repton on the last match day. A week later saw the team play Royal Russell at Milton Keynes in the ISFA cup

final. Despite a 1-0 defeat, it was an exceptional evening for the travelling fans and Charterhouse certainly did themselves proud – the support was electric, and the atmosphere created by the pupils was not only vociferous in the way they backed our team but also respectful to the opponents at the same time.

Simon certainly made it a priority to try and upskill beaks and he regularly had meetings, conversations and inset day sessions to staff to help and encourage their coaching pedagogy and journey at the School. The link with Chelsea and the mentoring and coaching model he created was also a big step in helping beaks but also providing quality coaching to the pupils as well.

We wish him all the best in his new role as Director of Coaching at Coronado Football Club in California. Mr Chris Sandbach

Hind Ismail

Aged just 21, Hind arrived in the UK from Iraq with her husband in 1979 with a view to staying for just a year or two whilst he studied at university. Roll on 44 years and she clearly found the UK favourable, although having begun her journey in the frozen wastes of Aberdeen and via a short spell in Dundee, she sensibly decided that the warmer climes of the Surrey countryside suited her better. Having settled therefore to a new life, language and culture and now with three lovely children in tow, in 1998 Hind applied for a position as a Chemistry Technician at Charterhouse and 25 years later is still a very valuable member of the tech team.

During her tenure Hind has witnessed notable changes to both the School and the Science department. She has seen significantly increased pupil numbers as the School went fully co-ed and an update to the working day removing the dreaded 6.30pm finish. The Science department has had six different Heads of Science, numerous Heads of Chemistry and a complete replacement of the technician team. To this end Hind has been kind enough not to nominate those whom she thought didn’t quite cut the mustard, but if you ask her nicely, she might be persuaded to tell a few tales! She does chat openly about the good times though, and thankfully – for all concerned – there have been many more of those.

Throughout all the upheaval of personnel changes and the rebuild and refurbishment of the whole of Science, Hind has stayed put. Quietly and unassumingly going about her business, she is approachable, dependable, willing and thorough, always ensuring that the pupils have the best possible experience of practical Chemistry. On behalf of all the pupils she has helped over the years and for being a ‘very safe pair of hands’ in the Chemistry department (our Health and Safety Manager will be extremely pleased to hear this!) we thank her.

It is with sadness that we said goodbye to Hind in February 2024 as she gracefully exited stage left and retired. Having dedicated so much time to others, Hind decided it was time for her to enjoy some quality time with her family. With plans to travel, relax and be around those she loves most, who can blame her?

Mr Timothy Hingston

Simon Hayward

Gillian Marshall

Gillian started in Gownboys as Assistant Head of House in September 2019. She came from King Edward’s Witley, where she was matron in a small girls’ house. Part of me wondered before starting how she would move from this to dealing with 65 teenage boys! I needn’t have worried – it was clear from the outset that she would take the move in her stride, handle it well and thrive in the role.

Before Charterhouse, Gillian ran a care home business and worked for an estate agent – all good preparation for the new assistant role here. Great on the phone and messaging parents, she was always on top of the health, safety and medical procedures, helping Gownboys be gold standard in these areas.

At the centre of everything for Gillian in the House though were the boys. They absolutely knew that she was for them and has always shown great care in getting to know them and noticing when they might be out of sorts or if something was up. For a Head of House this kind of support is crucial, and I really appreciate those moments when she would say things like: ‘have you noticed, so and so seems a bit quiet at the moment’.

The boys also knew she would hold them to high standards: if she was around the buttery needed to be tidy at the end of quarter, their shirt needed to be tucked in, and they needed their bag when they left the House. No discussion, it was how it was. It is fair to say that she had no difficulty in telling a 6’2 17 year old to tuck his shirt in and put his chewing gum in the bin!

It was early last academic year when Gillian realised something was up and she was finally diagnosed with Lymphoma in LQ23, which resulted in her treatment and time out to recover in CQ23. This year was frustrating and challenging for her, as fatigue post-treatment prevented her from bringing her usual energy and drive to the role. Typically, she has given her all, showing amazing determination, commitment and courage, and continuing to do a great job.

Thank you, Gillian, for the huge contribution you have made to life in Gownboys: for

your care and enthusiasm and the positive impact you have made on the boys’ lives. We wish you all the best as you move to the Midlands to be nearer to family.

Mr Andrew Marshall-Taylor

Peter Monkman

Twenty years have flown; it feels like just yesterday that Peter arrived, brimming with energy, enthusiasm, and his expertise as a painter. Time moves swiftly in education; divide those two decades by five, and you’ve guided four cohorts of pupils from the Fourth Form to their Specialist studies. Before you know it, they’re inviting you to their degree shows and exhibitions. Time may pass quickly, but the impact of teaching lasts a lifetime.

Since leaving his own art training in Lancaster, Peter dedicated himself tirelessly to his pupils’ education. He has been the heartbeat of the art studio at Charterhouse, simply and fondly known as Studio. From his arrival like a whirlwind, his goal was clear: to inspire and rejuvenate, using his own artistic journey as both a lesson in determination and a wellspring of inspiration.

His dedication bore fruit when he won the world-renowned BP National Portrait Prize in 2009 with a portrait of Anna, his then 12-year-old daughter. This portrait captured more than just her likeness; it etched a particular day in Brittany into memory, where shifting light and colour challenged the idealised image of childhood, presenting a deeper, more complex representation. Peter’s profound enquiry of childhood, as reflected in his

painting, is also crucial to his success as an educator, especially in the field of art. When asked about my teaching, I always emphasise that I teach how to see, rather than to look. Observation is central to Studio’s teaching philosophy, and Peter excelled at inspiring pupils, particularly in life drawing classes. In today’s digital age, where pupils are often glued to screens, it has become increasingly challenging to teach them to observe and reflect upon the real world. Many prefer to Google images rather than explore outside. Peter maintained a commitment to authentic observation in and out of Studio, while also encouraging the use of photography. He incorporates photography into his own practice, it is done thoughtfully, allowing his work to capture the essence of a place or person, rather than merely replicating a photograph.

Peter shifted our annual Italy trips to New York, to include MoMA PS1, and the Guggenheim. I recall him sketching on misted windows at the Guggenheim, proudly declaring to pupils he was now exhibiting in New York. Humour always coloured Peter’s teaching: even when assessing pupil work, he unfailingly discovered something praiseworthy. The trips were fun, sparking creativity and lifelong friendships. Back home, Peter consistently went the extra mile for pupils, keeping the studio open round the clock, encouraging experimentation with materials and concepts, despite increasing risk assessments. He generously shared his ideas, his wide knowledge of contemporary art as well as his own brushes and high-quality paints. A generous teacher with the self-motivation to keep learning himself. At the beginning of every holiday, he would send out a list of all the possible exhibitions that pupils could see in London, if that is where they were. He made sure he saw them all so he could talk in raptures to the pupils on their return. He instilled an infectious enthusiasm for visiting galleries as well as following contemporary artists on Instagram.

Peter has embarked on his next chapter in York alongside his wife Charlotte and their long-haired dachshund, Frida. His aim is to solidify his reputation as a challenging, contemporary painter.

Observing his recent work, I notice a revitalised energy in his creativity. He has timely departed Studio to dedicate himself fully to his own canvases. While his presence will be missed in Studio, he leaves behind a legacy and a vibrant atmosphere, now enhanced by a new building offering ample space for nurturing and inspiring creativity.

I would like to thank Peter for all his kindness, friendship and inspiration. I wish him well and look forward to seeing his future painting, as well as enjoying a Yorkshire pint with him. Miss Helen Pinkney

Following a teaching career spanning over three decades, Rob Morgan is retiring and leaving behind a profound legacy. Rob joined the Charterhouse community in September 2016 from Malvern College, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a deep passion for education inside and outside the classroom.

Rob has been an integral part of the Chemistry department, teaching across all year groups. His ability to ignite curiosity and foster a deep understanding of the subject has been truly inspiring. Pupils have consistently praised his engaging teaching style and his unwavering support in helping them achieve their goals.

Beyond the department, Rob has found great joy in contributing to the School’s football programme. His involvement in coaching the Specialists saw him rise through the ranks, from the 7th XI to the

3rd XI, showcasing his commitment and enthusiasm for the sport. His mentorship on the pitch has been invaluable, providing pupils with both guidance and encouragement.

During his time at Charterhouse, Rob also took on the challenge of leading the Remove Expedition, organising and running six successful expeditions. His leadership and meticulous planning ensured that these trips provided a unique experience to the Remove pupils taking part, offering pupils the chance to develop resilience and teamwork skills in the great outdoors.

His time as a Tutor in Verites and later a Resident Tutor in Weekites have been equally rewarding. Rob’s presence and contributions to the House communities have left a lasting impression, fostering a sense of camaraderie and support among pupils and staff alike.

As he retires to Pontypool, Wales, Rob looks forward to indulging in his favourite pastimes – walking in the mountains, cycling, and playing golf. Although he is leaving Charterhouse, he has expressed that both the School and community it houses will always hold a special place in his heart.

Rob Morgan’s retirement marks the end of an era for Charterhouse, but his influence will undoubtedly endure. We wish him all the best for the future and extend our deepest gratitude for his exceptional service and dedication since he began his teaching journey in 1993.

Mr David Dickinson

Rosie Ngure

Rosie joined Charterhouse in September 2023 as our first ever Scholar in Residence. During three Quarters, she has been a creative force within the English and Humanities space, working with pupils of all ages on a variety of literary and EDI projects. A novelist with a particular interest in female West African writers, Rosie came to us in the middle of her PhD in Creative Writing from the University of Surrey. She found a natural home in the English department where she has supported budding writers through the Creative Writing Elective, as well as giving presentations to pupils of all ages on texts within the GCSE and A Level syllabuses. In addition, Rosie has been a great support to the Head of Wellbeing and Inclusion, helping to deliver several projects, not least Black History Month where her network of contacts helped to bring in some stimulating external speakers. We wish Rosie the very best as she completes her doctorate and will take with us the different perspectives she brought to her interactions with both pupils and staff.

Mr Duncan Byrne

Richard Ninham

Joining us from The King’s School Canterbury where he had been a Housemaster, in Richard Ninham we gained a superbly experienced teacher of Business and Economics, filled with enthusiasm and bringing a wealth of personal knowledge and experience to the department. Having worked in accountancy at Arthur Anderson, Richard provided an excellent real-world understanding of the subjects and concepts he taught, and this made for

Rob Morgan

deeper, more accessible and more illuminating lessons. With the most organised set of OneNote pages in the department, Richard was also always the first to volunteer with any extracurricular activities, to provide cover for other staff and invariably the first to finish his marking.

An all-round schoolmaster in the mold of Hugh Carson, who taught us both at Malvern and Denstone, Richard coached football, re-invigorated and led sailing, served as a Lieutenant in the RN section of the CCF and of course gave his time and talents with great enthusiasm and energy for two years as Deputy Head of House in Weekites. He has achieved excellent results, particularly in IB Business Management, and we are sad to be losing him to Harrow. We wish both Richard and Annabel well as they embark on this new adventure, and we look forward to seeing him at an away fixture or in the crowd at Murrayfield sometime soon.

Mr Tom Constable

Joy Scannell

Joy joined the Hunt Health Centre team in 2011. She brought with her a wealth of experience from her previous roles as a military nurse in the Army and from working at Frimley Park in A&E. Joy has a great sense of humour that lightened many challenging moments over the years! She was very highly regarded by the pupils and had a fantastic rapport with them, making them feel at ease when they came to the health centre. Joy navigated the difficulties that Covid brought to the School, offering pupils vital support while they were participating in home learning. Joy has moved on to new endeavours at King Edward’s in Witley and will be missed by many of her colleagues and pupils alike.

Ms Daisy Robson

Dave Webb

Dave joined Charterhouse after a career with Places Leisure, most recently managing Waverley Borough Council’s flagship facility in Farnham before joining us as the Charterhouse Club Manager in September 2019. Dave rapidly made his mark within the community, bringing much needed stability and leadership to the Club team at a critical time. Like all of us, Dave could not have predicted that the Covid pandemic would hit in March 2020 resulting in the closure of all leisure operations across the country for the next 12 to 18 months. The subsequent move to full co-education in September 2021, combined with the devastating effect of Covid, forced the Club operation to undergo a complete restructuring, putting Dave in the unenviable position of managing many redundancies across the leisure team. Nevertheless, Dave’s endless optimism, resilience, and determination to rebuild the Club business helped create the foundation of a new era in the Charterhouse Club’s success, a position we continue to build on today.

Dave was the ultimate team player with his relaxed manner and warm, open approach that inspired co-operation in whoever he met, making him the ideal person to chair the Support Services Wellbeing Committee, which he did until his departure in December 2023.

We were very sorry to see Dave leave us but wish him every success in his new and challenging role as Commercial Development Manager with the Royal Parks. Mr Tim Ostle

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Mrs Patricia Aguado de la Fuente BA MA

Head of Modern Languages

Beaks in a wide range of schools, both state and independent, boarding and day. He has been Head of Department for over 10 years at three previous schools, including a short period in 2022 at Charterhouse as acting Head of Department. He gained a 2:1 degree in Geology and Physical Geography at the University of Edinburgh and had a brief career in the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service before re-training as a teacher. Steve is a keen Tennis player and is looking forward to re-joining the Geography team here.

Patricia returns to Charterhouse after working abroad for the past five years. During this time, she has taught Spanish and French, and has been School Improvement Coordinator at IEP Colegio Internacional de Valladolid and Head of Modern Languages at The British School in The Netherlands. Prior to this, she was Head of Spanish and Modern Languages at Charterhouse. Patricia graduated with a BA in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Valladolid and the University of Ghent, and later completed a PGCE and a Master’s in Linguistics. She has been working as an Examiner for Cambridge Assessment and Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board since 2008. Patricia is passionate about all aspects of Teaching and Learning and is happiest in the classroom sharing her love for Hispanic literature with her pupils.

Mr Timothy Ayling BA

Teacher of Politics

Tim joins Charterhouse from Portsmouth Grammar School (PGS), where he has been teaching History and Politics for the last year. Prior to this he worked in the Middle East at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, also teaching History and Politics. He spent his first few years of teaching at Cranleigh and is looking forward to being part of a boarding school community again in Pageites where he is taking up the role of resident tutor. He is a keen musician, holding a diploma on the French Horn and regularly supporting the school choir, having been a chorister at Chichester cathedral. He enjoys musical theatre and took part in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in his final year at university. In his spare time, he enjoys taking his dogs Allie and Kanga out walking in the Surrey Hills, and playing hockey and cricket.

Mr Stephen Baird BSc

Teacher of Geography

Steve joins us from Westminster School as a Teacher of Geography. He has taught

Mr Guy Beynon MA LRAM

Music Graduate Assistant

Guy joins Charterhouse having just completed an MA in Vocal Studies and Opera at the Royal Academy of Music. Previously, he spent four years studying at the Royal Northern College of Music. He has a great passion for performance, with primary experience in classical song and opera, as well as years of experience singing in choirs. Outside of music, Guy is a keen runner and general lover of sport, particularly in the psychology of performance and its links and similarities to the musical world.

Mr Kevin Brown BSc

Teacher of Geography

Kevin joins Charterhouse from the European School of The Hague in the Netherlands, where he has taught Human Science and Geography. Before this, he spent two years as Head of Physical Education at IEP Colegio Internacional de Valladolid in Spain. He holds a sports science degree from Kingston University and completed his PGCE with the University of Sunderland. A New Zealander with keen interests in all sports and the outdoors, he and his family are looking forward to returning to where it all began.

Miss Jemima Bugeja BSc

Sport Graduate Assistant

Jemima joins Charterhouse after graduating from the University of Bath. She spent her first year post-graduation at Millfield School in Somerset, working in the sports department with a focus on netball. In addition to coaching, Jemima

is a passionate netball player herself, having represented Switzerland several times at the European Championships. Born and raised in Switzerland, she attended the International School of Geneva (La Châtaigneraie) and is bilingual in English and French. Jemima enjoys skiing in the Swiss Alps when she finds time to visit home.

Mr Matthew Caiger BA MA

Teacher of Art

Matthew joins Charterhouse as a Teacher of Art from the Courtauld Institute, where he has just completed his MA in Persian Art and Architecture – prior to this a BA in Art History. He studied Fine Art and Architecture at Edinburgh University before the Courtauld, and found his passion for teaching in the world of sailing. He is currently working on his first book where he will contribute a chapter on early-modern Persian astronomy and map making. He is a practicing photographer and instillation artist working predominantly in sculpture and digital media. Originally from Kent, in his spare time he enjoys sailing his boat around the UK with dreams to circumnavigate.

Miss Emilia Chittenden

Sport Undergraduate Assistant

Emilia joins Charterhouse from The University of Bath where she is studying Sports and Exercise Science. She hopes to work in sport in the future and is looking forward to learning a great deal on her placement year at Charterhouse, before returning to university for 4th year. She is a keen sports player who was vicecaptain for the Ladies 3rd team at Bath and regularly enjoys running and going to the gym. On top of sports, she loves walking her dogs (Kaspar and Barley), cooking, and travelling. Outside of coaching, she enjoys outdoor activities, frequently exploring the southwest coast during university term time and finding time to travel to renowned international climbing sites.

Mrs Tanya Coffey BA MSc

International Universities Counsellor

Tanya joins Charterhouse from ACS Egham International School, where she

has spent the last 10 years of her career. She has had two roles at Egham, as Upper School Guidance Counsellor and University Counsellor, both for an equal portion of her time there. Prior to this, she spent four years at Collège du Léman International School in Switzerland, where she was High School College Counsellor. Tanya is passionate about guiding pupils through the important process of making career and university choices. With nine years of international university counselling experience in both Switzerland and the UK, she has advised pupils from four post-16 qualification routes, helping to prepare them for entry to universities in the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and other worldwide destinations. Originally from New York, Tanya holds a Master's degree in Social Work from Columbia University, and a BA in Psychology from the State University of New York. Although American, she has spent over 20 years living outside the country, both in the UK and France. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, cycling, and spending time with her husband’s family in the French Alps.

Mr Thomas Combe

French Language Assistant BA

Thomas joins Charterhouse from Sevenoaks School in Kent where he taught French as a Language Assistant. He has a bachelor’s degree in English language and literature from the University of Reims in France (where he was born) and is currently a master’s student. He is very excited to also be joining as a Resident Tutor in Weekites! Outside of school, you can usually find Thomas trying to work his way through his far too large pile of books to read, gaming, or indulging in films and series. Also, a keen sportsman, he enjoys football, volleyball, (table)tennis and fencing.

Mrs Lucy Cox BA Teacher of Academic Drama

Lucy joins Charterhouse as a Teacher of Academic Drama, bringing with her a successful career in both performance and education. She graduated with First Class Honours in Theatre from The Guildford School of Acting and embarked on an exciting career in Musical Theatre. Her passion for teaching was ignited when she established her own part-time theatre school. Since qualifying as a

teacher, Lucy has spent ten years teaching Drama and Theatre Studies in the independent sector, a role she thoroughly enjoys. Lucy lives onsite at Edgeborough School with her husband Daniel and their two daughters, Elsie and Iris. As a family they enjoy spending time in and around Chichester Harbour, an area they are fortunate to also call home.

Miss Georgina Edney Sport Undergraduate Assistant

Georgina joins Charterhouse as a Sports Undergraduate Assistant as part of her placement with her Sport and Exercise Science degree at the University of Surrey. She has a passion for watching and playing all types of sports, but her favourite sport is hockey and has been playing it since the age of seven. Alongside playing sport, she has a gym instructor qualification and is working towards her qualifications in personal training and sports massage. Outside of sport, Georgina likes to read, go walking in the Lake District and spend time with friends and family.

Mr Spencer Gandary MA BSc GTP Head of Business

Spencer comes to Charterhouse as an experienced head of department with over a decade and a half of teaching experience in schools in Surrey and Middlesex. He has previously worked as Head of Year with a passion of helping pupils achieve their full potential. Spencer is an associate member of the Association of Business Executives, and holds a Master’s in Teaching and Learning, and committed to helping pupils develop critical thinking skills and is known for his ability to inspire and motivate those around him. He is married to Muriel, and they have three wonderful boys, David, Unopa and Jonathan. Spencer enjoys watching sports in his spare time, cricket, Formula One, football, tennis, rugby, and rowing. He is passionate about gardening, farming, cooking, and exercising.

Miss Lizzie Graham Sport Undergraduate Assistant

Lizzie is joining Charterhouse as part of her placement year from Exeter University, where she is pursuing a degree in Sports and Exercise Science. With over a decade of climbing experience, Lizzie holds a

Foundation Coach certification and is in the process of earning her Climbing Wall Instructor qualification. Her passion for sports, particularly climbing, is complemented by extensive experience coaching performance squads. Lizzie is dedicated to creating a supportive and encouraging environment.

Miss Madeleine Hyman BA

Head of French

Madeleine joins us as Head of French at Charterhouse from Hurstpierpoint College, where she has been working for the last four years, with responsibility for various areas of the French and Spanish departments. Prior to this, she was at Dauntsey’s School in Wiltshire, as a French and Spanish teacher. Madeleine graduated from St John’s College, Durham University with a BA degree in French and Spanish, having lived for a year in both France and Spain respectively. She worked as an au pair in Nimes, France, and as an English language assistant in Asturias, Spain. She then went on to do her PGCE at Homerton College, Cambridge. Madeleine is passionate about tennis and enjoys dipping into some netball from time to time too! Travelling around the world keeps her busy during the school holidays, and she has close family who live out in Australia, so tries to get across to that side of the world when she can.

Mr Ian Kellett BA

Head of Contemporary Music

Ian has been coming to Charterhouse for two years now, single handedly kickstarting the contemporary music programme and putting the Charterhouse family firmly back onto the rock map. His new position at the School looks to double his capacity and really help showcase the contemporary music talent within the School. Ian comes from a background of playing in bands since he was a teenager, studying Music Technology at Rose Bruford and then touring the world for many years as a session musician, whilst intermittently teaching young bands for the last 20 years and teaching thousands of 1-1 lessons. Ian spends his free time writing and recording music for TV and film, talking about and playing guitars, collecting ancient instruments he doesn’t

have room for, competing in triathlons, watching live music, talking to cats and trying to educate his 13-year-old daughter in the last 60 years of rock music.

Alex

Lake

MSc SCITT Trainee Physics Teacher

Alex joins the Charterhouse Physics department as a trainee teacher after 10 years working as a structural and civil engineering design consultant. He has worked on several new build and refurbishment projects and has been involved with the design of a number of major UK infrastructure projects including the re-development of Battersea Power Station, Crossrail and more recently Euston Station, as part of the HS2 works. Alex really enjoys sport, in particular running, swimming and cycling. He has previously represented Great Britain age group at triathlon and duathlon. In his spare time he loves playing his trumpet, listening to music, trail running and mountain biking with his rescue dogs.

Mr

Jack McGarey

MChem Teacher of Chemistry

Jack joins Charterhouse from The King’s School in Sydney, Australia, having spent a year teaching Chemistry and helping to establish King’s as an IB World School. Jack graduated from the University of Manchester with a Master's of Chemistry, and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PwC before moving into teaching at Wellington College, where he spent five years. Jack spent a year teaching at an international school in Texas and then moved onto KCS, Wimbledon, where he spent time as Deputy Head of Sixth Form. Jack is a big sports fan, enjoys country music, and joins the Charterhouse community with his wife Francesca and their son, Leo.

Ms Alexandra Moffatt BA MA

Teacher of Psychology

Alexandra joins Charterhouse from Fulham School in London where she has been the Head of Psychology and the IB Diploma Programme Coordinator since moving to the UK in 2022. Before moving to the UK, she taught Psychology at the International School Bangkok as well as international schools in China and the United Arab Emirates for seven years. She has a master’s degree in education

from McGill University in Montréal, Canada where she started her teaching career. Born in Toronto, she played ice hockey for her university team and spends summers on the lake kayaking and paddleboarding when she is visiting her family.

Mr Joel Moore MA

Teacher

of Classics

Joel joins Charterhouse from Marlborough College, where he has been a Teacher of Classics since 2021. Before this, he read Classics at the University of St Andrews followed by a PGCE at Peterhouse, Cambridge. During his time at Marlborough, he coached hockey and cricket alongside three years as Head of Croquet. He has recently completed a part-time master's at Peterhouse with a dissertation in the grammatical work of Priscian of Caesarea. In his spare time Joel enjoys reading his ill-advisedly large collection of Anthony Trollope novels, choral singing, amateur theology, reeling and playing the electric guitar to varying levels of success.

Miss Andrea Mosquera Gonzalez MEd BA

Spanish Language Assistant

Andrea joins us from Oriel High School in Crawley, where she was a Spanish teaching assistant from 2023 to 2024. Originally from Galicia in northern Spain, Andrea studied English Language and Literature at the University of Santiago de Compostela before completing her Master’s degree in teaching Modern Foreign Languages (MFL). Before moving to the UK in September 2023, she completed a teaching internship at a Spanish secondary school as an English teacher. Andrea has a keen interest in music and loves going to live shows. She also enjoys reading, but her greatest passion is travelling. Additionally, she is enthusiastic about languages and has recently started learning French.

Mr Bradley Russell BEng

Graduate Teacher of Design Engineering

Bradley joins Charterhouse from the University of Nottingham where he has just graduated with a bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering, whilst also sitting on the Board of the University of Nottingham Students’ Union (UoNSU). Outside of his studies,

Bradley has undertaken various volunteering opportunities such as running community food drives and organising over 60 events for the UoNSU Welcome programme. Furthermore, he led a team of 10 students on a charity trek to Everest Basecamp which raised over £30,000 collectively for the Meningitis Research Foundation. Continuing his love of the outdoors, Bradley is looking to tackle the UK Three Peaks later this year!

Mr Andrew Robb

Double Bass VMT BMus, MMus

Andrew joins Charterhouse as a Visiting Music Teacher of double bass. He is an award-winning double bassist and is the current teacher of double bass at Junior Trinity Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London, Head of Jazz at St Mary’s Music School and enjoys a busy and varied performance career. He has performed, recorded and toured extensively within the UK, Europe, Asia, on live TV and Radio, and is a Trustee of the Scottish Bass Trust and an endorsing artist for Remic Microphones. When he isn’t teaching, performing or watching live music, Andrew enjoys running and participates in half marathons from time to time and loves going to the cinema with his wife. He has a year and a half old daughter (Rowan) who loves getting messy and running around discovering the world alongside the two cats Magnus and Caspar.

Mrs Olivia Walsh MA Teacher of French

Olivia is joining the MFL department to teach French and Spanish. She will also become a part of the Fletcherites team as their Resident Tutor. For the last two years she has lived in Kilburn while working at Ark Academy in Wembley. Though she will miss the exceptional food of North London, she is excited to get out of the city and enjoy the greenery of Charterhouse. In her free time, Olivia likes reading, writing, cooking, exercising, and playing the clarinet. She is an atrocious dancer and an even worse singer but is often caught enthusiastically partaking in both. Most of all she loves hanging out with sighthounds. Her family dog is a lurcher of high speed and loose morals. She hopes to get a pup of her own this year and will be calling on the Fletcherites to come up with a name!

Mr Barney Wilkinson BA MSc

Teacher of Economics and Business Barney joins Charterhouse after spending three years as an investment analyst at a digital asset fund of funds in London. He graduated from Durham University with an MSc in Finance and Investment `and a BA in Economics. He is a keen sportsman and has played hockey to a high level and now enjoys playing golf. Aside from sport he enjoys reading and walks in the countryside.

Mrs Elizabeth Wilkinson LLB

Teacher of Geography

Liz joins Charterhouse from Thomas’s Battersea where she has taught Geography for two years and led the Humanities department. After graduating from Durham University, she trained to teach with Teach First at a school in Staffordshire. She spent two years there and gained her PGDE. Like most Geography teachers, Liz loves the outdoors and exploring new places. She also enjoys sport, particularly netball and running.

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Futures

Empowering Futures The HUB is Open

“ The Hub is more than a building; it is a community where ideas are shared, networks are forged, and futures are shaped. It will serve as a beacon of inspiration, guiding our pupils to think creatively, act boldly, and contribute meaningfully to society.”

Mr Sandip Patel Head of Entrepreneurship

Friends, donors, volunteers, and contractors were welcomed to School in June for the official opening of The Hub, our new business, leadership, and entrepreneurship centre, and home of the FutureU programme.

Old Carthusian Jay Mehta (P79), who played a pivotal role in developing this innovative space, had the honour of cutting the ribbon.

During the opening First Year Specialists showcased their business plans developed through the Charterhouse Entrepreneurship Diploma. Sandip Patel, Head of Entrepreneurship, emphasized the Hub’s role in fostering independent critical thinking and collaboration. The Hub has been fully funded by the generosity of our community who donated over £3 million to collectively bring this project to fruition. The School is incredibly grateful to everyone who made this progressive idea a reality.

Unlocking Career Paths

Understanding the world of work is one of the five pillars of the FutureU programme.

During National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), in February, the Futures department facilitated for pupils considering an apprenticeship to join a wide-range of events. These events offered pupils a platform to connect with leading employers, delve into diverse apprenticeship opportunities, and gain insights into the skills and experiences valued by the job market.

On Saturday 2 March, to kick off National Careers Week, our annual Careers Networking event took place in Hall. With over 50 parents participating, representing an array of industries including film, banking, insurance, property, medicine, tech, recruitment, diplomacy, art auction and consumer products, the event boasted a diverse range of expertise. Specialists had the opportunity to engage with four parents each based on their area of interest.

In Conversation: Speaker Series

Throughout the year, a number of inspiring guest speakers have been invited to School to share their personal journeys in the World of Work with First Year Specialists.

Among the respected speakers, we have had the honour of hosting Alpesh Patel OBE, a distinguished entrepreneur and author; Elliot Leavy, the innovative founder of ACQUAINTED, Europe’s pioneering Generative AI consultancy; and Dame Denise Lewis, an Olympic gold medallist and respected sports commentator. These individuals, among others, have shared their unique experiences and professional wisdom, providing pupils with a broad spectrum of perspectives and advice.

“ We had the honour of having Alpesh Patel OBE deliver an inspiring speech about his experience in his field of work. Following the talk, Alpesh spoke to pupils and answered many questions they had about the current market and what they could do to get to the position in which he’s at now. Alpesh left the pupils with a sense of inspiration and determination for the future ahead.”

Animesh Katti (S)

Transferable Skills

The Removes Skills Builder Day and 2-day Futures workshops for First Year Specialists in June saw pupils participating in a series of activities crafted to build essential skills such as critical thinking, communication, problem-solving and teamworking.

The Removes rotated around three workshops through the day. How to deliver an effective presentation with Mr James Hazeldine, Transferable skills with the Futures Team and My Communication Essentials with Mr Andrew Wright, founder of Oxford Life Skills. Through hands-on activities, real-world scenarios, and collaborative projects, pupils gained valuable insights into how these skills apply in various professional contexts.

“Today at School was great! The teambuilding session was a lot of fun; we worked together to build the highest tower possible with limited resources. I learned a lot from the day and am excited to use these new skills!”

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For First Year Specialists, day one centred on career skills including interview and super soft skills. day two’s mock assessment day was designed to simulate the graduate recruitment processes used by many companies. Speakers included James Darley, Founder and CEO of Transform Society, Andrew Wright, Founder and CEO of Oxford Life Skills and Marie Hélène Ferguson, Founder and CEO of The Cultural Intelligence Group. We are grateful for the support from current parents who acted as interviewers in the mock interview session.

“The pupils are lucky to have such great support and two days dedicated to skills required to build their future career.”

“All of the pupils I met were polite and respectful but also energetic and engaged. They were all without question, far more impressive than I was at their age.”

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2024 Leavers

The 2024 leavers have taken up places at top universities in the UK, US and around the world, with over 75% of pupils gaining a place at their firm choice.

Nearly 85% of pupils heading to UK universities will be attending Russell Group universities, with Durham, UCL and Kings being the most popular, alongside places at Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial. The most popular degree courses amongst the cohort are business, biochemistry, finance, maths and computer science.Our IBDP pupils performed outstandingly well, securing an average of 37.5 points, with several taking up places at LSE, Edinburgh and Kings as well as prestigious international universities in North America and beyond.

Top 5 University Destinations

Durham

Kings College London

UCL

Exeter

Edinburgh

Top courses

Business

Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Science

Finance & Accounting

Maths, Computer Science

Economics

Round-Up of Music

A new year welcomes fresh faces to the School and new members to the Music department, all eager to display their skills and talents, continuing their passion for this most excellent pillar of School life.

This year, we have been thrilled to welcome a new Director of Music, Mr David McKee, who brings a wealth of experience and has already make a significant impression with his energy, enthusiasm and excitement.

Let me also take this opportunity to thank everyone in the Music department who has given their time and energy to produce a genuinely exciting year under new leadership. Mr Samuel Corkin and Mrs Katie Harris have worked tirelessly and selflessly to prepare our pupils for concerts; Dr Russell Millard has been an excellent Head of Academic Studies, making sure everyone and everything is in the right place at the right time; Mr Jamal Sutton has supported with his piano and organ skills on a weekly basis and Mr Harry Boulton (to whom we say a sad ‘farewell’ as he takes up a new role as Assistant Head of Music at Bedales) has always been on hand to ensure our technical provision is ship-shape; our superb team of Visiting Music Teachers has worked hard throughout the year, always ensuring the very best results from our pupils; Thank you Mrs Lucia Brown for her quiet, smooth running of the department with all the unseen goings on to keep everything ticking over; and of course to Mr McKee. But finally, to all our pupils and musicians, without whom none of this is possible. Thank you everyone, this has been another wonderful year of Music.

House Singing and House Partsong

One of the first musical highlights of the year is the ever-popular House Singing and we were thrilled to welcome Tim Carleston to adjudicate – Tim is a countertenor and singer with many of the country's leading ensembles and he is also now a music teacher.

In a change to usual proceedings, and led by Charterhouse Rock School front man, Mr Ian Kellett, a live staff band accompanied each House in their performance. Notable performances pervaded the evening, notable for costumes, stand out solos and harking back to 80s and 90s classics! However, after some very tough decision making, Sutton came out on top with their rendition of Cheap Thrills (Sia), joint second were Northbrook and Lockites, who both offered Bruno Mars songs and Verites and Weekites took joint third place with, respectively, an excellent performance of Money, Money, Money (Abba) and Poker Face (Lady Gaga).

Later in the year, Mr McKee reintroduced an historic event held in Hall, the House Partsong competition. Putting together a small group of singers from each House reduces the ‘safety in numbers’ element that the House Singing competition allows. However, almost every House entered into the spirit and the standard was truly excellent. Mr Christopher Wardle (former member of the Voces8 choral ensemble) adjudicated proceedings. Disney songs, Musical Theatre numbers and arrangements of Pop and Rock songs all featured, all successfully displaying the partsong, multi-lined ensemble ability of the Houses. It was a ridiculously hard decision to make, but Sutton and Northbrook took first and second spots respectively, with Bodeites a remarkably close third with their harkening back to the 90s version of I Want It That Way, courtesy of The Backstreet Boys. Honourable mention must go to all the other Houses who gave excellent accounts of themselves; very much onwards and upwards to this competition next year!

House Singing – Girdlestoneites

House Singing – Daviesites

Christmas Concerts

Rock and Jazz Concert

In the run up to the busy Christmas period, the Jazz Concert kicked things off, this time in collaboration with Rock School, and thus the evening was a game of two halves. Big Band, Jazz Band (newly named Junior Jazz Band), and the sax ensembles gave us many a toe-tapping classic in the first half before the Rock School bands rounded off the evening in the second half. Numerous pupils involved, acoustic and electronic performances – super stuff!

Candlelit Carols, Carol Services and Christmas Concert

The ever-popular Candlelit Carols was conducted by Mr McKee. In a different guise and format this year, Chamber Orchestra joined Schola Cantorum to delight the masses over two evenings, welcoming somewhere in the region of 1500 guests! Also new to post, Head of Strings Mrs Harris has given a new direction to Chamber Orchestra, whose performance of Corelli’s Christmas Concerto punctuated the evenings of carols and readings. As ever, the beautiful setting of a candlelit Chapel with Christmas tree provided the perfect backdrop for this most special of Charterhouse evenings. All the musicians performed wonderfully and a real bravo to all involved. Three beautiful Carol Services were held in Chapel, the first of which was followed by a Christmas Concert, featuring performances by Chamber Orchestra, Flute ensemble, Concert Band, Wind Quintet and the Parker and Coltrane saxophone ensembles. The concert finale was a live screening of Howard Blake's The Snowman, with the orchestral music provided by Symphony Orchestra.

Evening Recitals

This year has seen the usual high calibre of Evening Recitals. The Scholars’ Recital in Hall, saw performances given by pupils across all year groups.

Rachel Ng (g), brand new to the Removes, gave a superb rendition of Schumann’s Fantasiestucke for clarinet and piano whilst Tim Tso (V), at the other end of the School, rounded off the evening with Henry Wieniawski’s Légende for violin and piano. This was on the back of receiving the news of a distinction in his Diploma – bravo Tim, a truly outstanding achievement.

The annual Ensemble Concert was held in the local parish church of St Peter and St Paul. Led by Mr Corkin, but very much assisted by Head of Strings Mrs Harris and woodwind teacher Mrs Nightingale, this concert was a lovely showcase of some of our, perhaps, more junior ensembles: two sax quartets, string trio and quartet, junior jazz ensemble, wind quintet and flute quartet all featured in a concert that once again featured a truly eclectic but well-performed variety of repertoire.

Choral Music at Charterhouse

Chapel Choir

Mr McKee thrust himself into the throes of all things choral and has reenergized Under School singing, with healthy numbers representing Under School Chapel Choir. Equally, at the top, a new Schola Cantorum selects the most excellent singers in the School, giving the chance for a more challenging repertoire. Weekly Choral Evensong goes from strength to strength and Schola made a trips to Chichester and Winchester Cathedrals to sing Evensong in new settings. Remembrance services were most special, as ever, and to celebrate the feast of All Souls, Mr McKee led the choirs through a beautiful service rendition of Faure’s Requiem, accompanied by a small string ensemble. Passiontide Services were celebrated by the Under School and the Specialists, the Combined Chapel Choir and then Schola Cantorum singing, respectively. A highlight was Robyn Hender (N) and Evalina Yashcholt’s (N) rendition of the Stabat Mater soprano duet by Pergolesi in the Under School service. Beautifully sung and most atmospheric.

Pop Choir and The Greyhounds

Directed by Mr Boulton, Pop Choir has also seen numerous performances through the year, often performing in their own concerts, but also, memorably, at the Prep School Singing Day, where they led a mini workshop on some of their repertoire. The Greyhounds, the School’s close harmony group, is another new initiative this year whose presence is beginning to be felt on the concert stage, performing very well at Carthusian Day and Artifex this year.

Prep School Days

School String day.

Directed by Head of Strings, Mrs Harris, 28 string players from five different schools, alongside a handful of Charterhouse’s own pupils, learnt some brilliant repertoire and developed new ensemble playing skills whilst making friends and having a fun time! We were thrilled to welcome pupils from Edgeborough, Westbourne House, Downsend School, Aldro and Hoe Bridge. We were especially lucky to welcome two Carthusian siblings to the music-making day, one of whom (Gideon) played beautifully in an arrangement of Mozart’s Ave Verum Corpus for two harps and viola alongside his brother (Dylan), Ms Hawker and Mr Xerri.

Prep School Singing Day saw Charterhouse joining forces with over a hundred pupils from many of our feeder schools: Edgeborough, Aldro, Cobham Free School, Highfield and Hall Grove School came to Charterhouse and were entertained by Mr McKee and the Music department and put through their choral paces in a variety of repertoire. With everything from Adele to Parry, a wonderful afternoon was had by all, and a delightful concert was held just before Evensong at which each school presented their own prepared item; the massed choirs came together to sing Evensong afterwards.

A wonderful afternoon was had by all at the annual Prep

Band Show

Directed

by Head of Woodwind Mr Corkin, this annual fixture once again delighted audiences in the BTT, offering a jazz-night inspired evening of soul, swing and jazz.

Over the two nights, gentle jazz played by William Hammond welcomed the guests into the theatre, before Mr Corkin led the musicians on stage for an hour of toe-tapping popular numbers, excellently played by Big Band. There were numerous stand-out solos from seasoned jazzers in the band, Messrs Jago Brazier (R) and Jeremy Holguin (L), and honourable mention must also go to those pupils performing in the band for the very first time, Specialists and Fourths alike. Compering the evening and offering superb solos with the band were the “no-strangers-to-the-BTT” team of Fleur Hinchcliffe (N) and Oliver Ferry (D) whose ditty anecdotes before each mini set of numbers provided entertaining insights into life at Charterhouse. Other soloists making their debut with the band were Oliver Townsend (P) and Lyra Guise Tucker (C). Singing with feeling and true style came naturally to all four of the singers, with some truly outstanding and moving performances. Big Band featured throughout the year, including at the Bandstand in Godalming and for the food fair at Artifex, and a major set at Carthusian Day. This is another super set of musicians and we always look forward to their next performance!

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This is another super set of musicians and we always look forward to their next performance!

Jamal Sutton Assistant Director of Music & Organist

LQ Orchestral Concert

The main highlight of the final week of LQ was, of course, the Orchestral Concert.

In this wonderful occasion, Music School was able to showcase its four main ‘classical’ ensembles – Sinfonia, Concert Band, Chamber Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra – in one event. It was splendid to see so many pupils of all ages involved in the concert, a truly encouraging sign for the years ahead. A real array of music was on offer again, everything from the Baroque music of Albinoni to the theme music of James Bond, and a first outing for the newest ensemble, Sinfonia (Junior Orchestra), who gave a lovely rendition of an extract from the Largo of Dvořák's 9th Symphony. There were two other highlights during LQ: we were thrilled that our senior piano trio reached the Quarter Finals of Pro Corda, the prestigious national schools chamber music competition. The trio of Christy Choy (F), Jonathan To (L) and Claire Wang (Su) played the first movement of Mendelssohn’s first piano trio and what an absolute treat it was. Three of our very top musicians coming together to give a performance worthy of almost any concert hall! The other momentous occasion was Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring. Conducted by Mr McKee, this was an excellent performance of what is famously a tricky piece of repertoire.

Charterhouse Choral Society Concert

LQ saw the first outing of the revised and restructured Charterhouse Choral Society.

Directed by Mr McKee, the massed choir comprised singers from pupils and staff, parents and friends, and also a collaboration with the Waverley Singers. Repertoire this year was Handel’s most glorious Messiah, performed in Chapel with chamber orchestra and soloists. Whilst the singing from the chorus was exciting and powerful, the playing from the orchestra vibrant and colourful, the direction of Mr McKee excellent and poised, it is the soloists who deserve the most credit. Handel’s Messiah is a notoriously difficult oratorio to tackle, particularly from the soloist's perspective, and solos are, therefore, typically taken by professionals. Charterhouse, however, had a selection of pupils who threw their hat into the ring and gave, not just an excellent, but a mature and musical account of themselves, delighting the audience and performers alike. Huge congratulations must therefore be given to Tianzong Cheng (H), Jago Brazier (R), William Hammond (V), Bella Isaacs (Su), Laura Wilmouth (Su), Coco Peng (C), Mateo Dearth (D), Robyn Hender (N), Lydia Neiteler (F), Evelina Yashcholt (N) and Jackson Bai (V) for their various solos. Bravo tutti!

Competitions/Prizes/Workshops

The first competition of the year is always Piano Prizes in OQ, this year adjudicated by Dr Kit Perona-Wright, Director of Music and Assistant Head at Cheltenham College Prep School. With everything from Christopher Norton jazz arrangements, via staples of Beethoven and Haydn to lesser-known piano works of Timothy Brown and Bernadette Marmion, category winners went to Oscar Bonnefoy (V) in the Junior category, Claire Wang (Su) the Senior. Many congratulations indeed to all our performers.

String and Woodwind Prizes were held in LQ once again, a matter of days apart this year. Led by our superb heads of department, Mrs Harris and Mr Corkin, these two events were, as ever, hugely successful and a real showcase of the talent across the School. First, Woodwind prizes, and we were absolutely thrilled to invite world-renowned saxophonist Mr Christian Forshaw to adjudicate on proceedings. Competing for the Ashley Prize were our junior and intermediate players, all of whom gave an excellent account of themselves; Jason Ying (B) took the overall prize for his excellent rendition of Hubeu’s Sarabande for trumpet and piano. In the Advanced category, competing for the Wales Prize, the standard was incredibly high indeed. Alex Weaver (S) and Misha Turnbull (V) were highly commended for their recorder and bassoon playing respectively, with Eamon Lam (H) taking the overall senior prize for his playing of the first movement from Horowitz’s Sonatina.

Over in Hall, just a few days later, was String Prizes, this time adjudicated by Jessica O’Leary, currently Head of Strings at Eltham College but, again, a former fantastic freelance violinist. The Intermediate Prize saw performances from pupils in the Under School with many repertoires. Playing Zabel’s Marguerite au Rouet for harp was Dylan Kibble (R) who took the prize. The Advanced prize was taken by Caton Hong’s (H) performing the first movement of Antonín Dvořák’s cello concerto. In his final year, Caton played superbly well and was the rightful winner of this prize.

We were delighted to announce an extra competition this year – the Concerto Prize (part of String Prizes), the winner of which receives the wonderful opportunity of performing their Concerto with a pro orchestra at the orchestral concert at the end of Artifex. Six entries featured in the Concerto Prize, with pupils from Year 9 right up to Year 13. However, to add to his annual string prizes shelf of trophies (!), it was Timothy Tso (V) who came out on top, performing the first movement of Bruch’s violin concerto.

In a new format, the annual Singing Competition took place in CQ, this year adjudicated by Mr Richard Coxon, Head of Vocal Studies at Cheltenham College. With so many enthusiastic entrants, a heats round was held the previous week after which 30 finalists were put through – an Intermediate and a Senior category, offering Classical, Musical Theatre and Pop genres in each. And what a standard there was! Each pupil sang so wonderfully, full of engagement, enthusiasm, maturity and stage presence, not to mention wonderful vocal ability. Credit must be given to our wonderful team of singing teachers, without whom none of this would be possible. With so many excellent performances, it would be unfair to pick any out, suffice to mention the overall winners on the night: Jackson Bai and Jago Brazier took their respective Classical prizes, Robyn Hender and Cassia Cox (F) the Musical Theatre and Aarna Dhanuka (g) and Lyra Guise Tucker the Pop category. Besides the wonderful performances, it was also so pleasing to

see how supportive the pupils were of each other, the time and effort that had gone into the preparation and the wholesome and nurturing nature exuded in the room as the result of a wonderful foray into the world and celebration of song. Bravo tutti!

We were delighted to welcome Mr Russell Pascoe to adjudicate the annual Composition prizes too. Mr Pascoe is a prominent Cornish composer who has studied, worked and composed for many ensembles and eminent musicians. Nine pieces were chosen to be scrutinized and Mr Pascoe gave some very thoughtful, insightful and positive comments to all our young composers. Extremely hard to choose indeed, but Joshua Tso (V) took the John Wilson I Prize with Eamon Lam taking the John Wilson II prize. We were also thrilled to welcome Mr Jonathan Hope, Assistant Director of Music at Gloucester Cathedral, to give an enlightening masterclass to our organ pupils. Jonathan spent time with 5 of our top organists, giving his thoughts and tips on their playing, but then also a miniimprovisation tutorial, an art of which he is a true master. Our pupils could perform to each other, take insights from each other’s lesson, but work in a convivial environment where everyone could cement learnings and understanding as they take their playing forwards.

Artifex

Under expert guidance by Mr Ian Kellett, soon to be our new Head of Contemporary Music, Rock School goes from strength to strength.

Eve of Carthusian Day Concert

The highlight of the last few years has been the annual Eve of Carthusian Day Concerto Concert which, once again, proved to be a truly stellar evening of music making.

Opportunities to play with the Symphony or Chamber Orchestras are granted to our leaving musicians and this year, fell to Timothy Tso (V), Edward Wilmouth (G) and Jago Brazier (R). All three pupils have been consummate professionals during their time at Charterhouse: reliable and committed, showing signs of true musical maturity, together with a sense of responsibility towards their clear talents as highly capable musicians. The concert opened with Jago performing the first movement of Stamitz’s Concerto No. 6 for clarinet alongside the Chamber Orchestra led by Mrs Harris. Very much in the Classical style, Jago played with style and nuance, filling the beautiful Chapel acoustic with his singing instrumental lines, accompanied sensitively by the orchestra. Dialogue between soloist and orchestra was ever present and this was the perfect concert opener. Next up was something a little different and rare to be offered at a school concert. Poulenc’s Organ Concerto is no easy feat, neither for soloist nor orchestra, and credit must be given to both Edward and Mrs Harris and Chamber Orchestra for masterfully tackling so many notes! This is a work of real drama and excitement, portrayed wonderfully by the variety of sounds of the CavailléColl organ in Chapel (through the digital Hauptwerk system) explored by Edward at the console; similarly, Chamber Orchestra played with vibrancy and edge. This concerto is a 20-minute one movement work, but there was never any let up in this performance. Directed by Mr Jamal Sutton, there was some truly excellent playing on show by all musicians and it was so exciting to be able to perform an organ concerto. Edward has been a superb asset to the Chapel music making during his time at Charterhouse and this was a most fitting way to sign off. A short interval encouraged the audience to migrate over to Hall where Symphony Orchestra now took the stage to accompany Timothy through Bruch’s famous Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor. With so many memorable tunes and recognizable moments, this was never going to disappoint! Furthermore, Timothy had poured his heart and soul into the preparation of this work; he was a clear and deserved String Prizes winner, when he played the first movement, but now he spent his time getting his fingers round the (many!) notes, truly understanding the shape of the three movements in this concerto and getting the interplay with the orchestra just right. Conducted by Mr McKee, a substantial number of performers on stage brought this piece to life. It was lovely to see an entire Verites House in the audience to support Timothy, who played with flair, finesse and musical maturity, but with some incredibly beautiful moments too. Credit, as ever, must be given to the orchestra, who similarly had another huge handful of notes to learn but carried it off with true professionalism. It is no easy feat as the orchestra – Symphony and Chamber – to be the backing track (!) to three soloists; such playing requires consideration, understanding and musicality, all of which was shown by our pupils. A huge thanks goes to all the pupils for their playing but also to the staff who rehearsed and spent devoted time in lessons and sectionals to get the best from our players – Mrs Harris, Mr Corkin and of course Mr McKee. Bravo tutti, once again a truly splendid evening of music making.

Mr Jamal Sutton

A Year in Theatre

2023/24 was an extraordinarily positive year for Performing Arts with the BTT packed to the rafters on many occasions.

We hit the ground running in OQ as auditions, rehearsals and performances for Tess of the d’Urbervilles led the way for Fifths and Specialists, performed by a wonderfully courageous company just before the Christmas break.

LQ is always the busiest of Quarters with the BTT in constant use. We held two full scale productions, the Band Show, GCSE and A Level practical exams, an open day (with very positive results), and LAMDA exams and showcases.

Our Groundlings play, A Monster Calls, was performed in mid-January. It was a moving piece, beautifully portrayed by a very mature and dedicated Under School theatre company, many of whom were performing for the very first time. The cast of 20 strong actors and a pupil-led technical crew received huge plaudits for their astonishing efforts.

Dance continues to grow at Charterhouse. More and more genres of dance will be on offer to Carthusians this year as we look to increase our provision and offer a well-rounded program. Jazz, contemporary and ballet are already on offer, and we hope to add hip-hop very soon alongside much more.

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Blonde: The show received critical acclaim as ‘the most successful show in Charterhouse history.’

The most exhilarating sight was seeing pupils express themselves so open-heartedly when the show closed, with tears aplenty and grateful parents all joining in the emotion.”

Legally Blonde took to the stage late in LQ. Eight shows were scheduled, eight shows sold out. Nearly 2,000 audience members poured through the BTT doors. With two separate casts and crews – a total cast of 59 pupils onstage and 35 offstage (as tech crew, orchestra and front-of-house staff) –we saw staggering numbers of pupils get involved in the theatre.

The show received critical acclaim as ‘the most successful show in Charterhouse history.’

The most exhilarating sight was seeing pupils express themselves so open-heartedly when the show closed, with tears aplenty and grateful parents all joining in the emotion.

As numbers continue to rocket in academic drama and with dance growing all the time, we can’t wait to have our new building in place. Excitingly, our new studio theatre is set to be completed by Easter 2025!

I anticipate auditionee numbers for next year’s musical to rise once more, which is incredible to think when as many as 110 pupils auditioned in OQ23.

Artifex brought great joy and energy to the BTT with a pupil-led production of ABBA… Here We Go Again. It was the perfect way to round off a staggeringly strong year for Performing Arts and I thank those pupils who organised it so magnificently.

Auditions for OQ’s The Cherry Orchard and LQ’s musical, The Addams Family, will take place as soon as the academic year begins. Many further productions will be announced in due course, and we hope to see you at the BTT next year. Thank you for your support this year. Our pupils are immensely inspiring.

Mr Dean Chisnall

Legally Blonde

Tess of the d’Urbervilles

Legally Blonde

The Musical

“ Special recognition, and a huge thanks, goes to the talented Dean Chisnall (Director), Harry Boulton (Musical Director), Emily Fox (Director), Louie Daniels (Choreographer), Helen Chisnall (Choreographer), and Chris Bagust (Technical Manager), who’s unwavering commitment made this production possible. We cannot wait to see what next year’s production has in store”

Pupil Reflection

Over the past week, the Ben Travers Theatre transformed into an epic explosion of pink, featuring the latest production ‘Legally Blonde The Musical’, which encapsulated the audience into the glamorous world of Elle Woods, as she navigated her way through Harvard Law School. By the end of the week, the two separate casts had tackled eight demanding, yet extremely rewarding shows, not once failing to leave the audiences captivated, awestruck, and transported, as the characters embarked on journeys of self-discovery, ambition, and romance.

The show opened with a compelling performance of ‘Omigod You Guys’, setting the tone for an astonishing musical, as the curtains opened to reveal a stage flooded with vibrant colours, striking costumes, and beaming performers. Seamlessly intertwining comedy, romance and self-empowerment, the company engrossed the audience in a whirlwind of emotions, crafting an unforgettable experience!

The dance choreography and singing during the performance were admirable – featuring skipping, flipping and even Irish dancing – a testament to the immense hard work, commitment and dedication that occurred behind the scenes. Cassia Cox (F) and Fleur Hinchcliffe (N) both gave a phenomenal performance of the well-loved character, Elle Woods, through commendable acting, singing, and dancing abilities. This was elevated further by the commitment, devotion, and enthusiasm of the ensemble, and other talented principles in the cast.

After the interval, Act two continued to encapsulate the audience into the excitement of the show, with Lola Gorst (N) and Lyra Guise Tucker (C) displaying incredible multitasking, singing while skipping in ‘Whipped into Shape’, while Poppy Hinton (F) and Isolde Aiken-Barre (C) shone as Paulette, in ‘Bend and Snap’, leaving the audiences utterly blown away! The sensational performances of the whole cast captivated supportive audiences across the duration of the week, achieving standing ovations, cheers, applause, and endless praise. A particularly unforgettable moment of the night featured the entertaining rendition of ‘Gay & European’, the BTT erupting in giggles and laughter at the amusing performance of Tianzong Cheng (H) and Harry Smith (G). Further moments of comedy combined with romance were captured exceptionally well by Ollie Ferry (D) and Oliver Townsend (P), who both gave a remarkable performance as the character Emmet.

This production excelled in every area, going beyond the expectations anticipated from the buzz around School. The endless hours of rehearsals and tireless efforts of the performers, tech crew, backstage crew, and talented musicians, ultimately produced a sensational performance that left audiences absolutely astonished.

Bella Isaacs (Su)

LAMDA

LAMDA has had the busiest year to date with 150 pupils taking LAMDA lessons.

Two successful exam sessions covering nine days in total were run this academic year. The March exams had a 100% pass rate, with 60% of pupils gaining Distinction and 40% gaining Merit. Currently 86 pupils are waiting with anticipation for their results from the May LAMDA exams.

I was delighted that parents were able to watch a variety of LAMDA performances by attending the two LAMDA presentations this year held in Concert Hall and the BTT. LAMDA pupils also enjoyed participating in Carthusian Day as well as Fireside Drama for Artifex.

It is reassuring to see so many pupils are choosing LAMDA as their skills section for DofE, which shows the continuing importance and transferable skills LAMDA can offer.

Mrs Emma Ball

Academic Drama

Academic Drama continued to thrive this year with excellent performance work, a broad range of theatre trips and study of key texts including The Crucible for GCSE and That Face and Antigone for A Level.

The Removes began the GCSE Drama course with a trip to the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre to see Blood Brothers, while the Fifths were taken to the New Victoria Theatre to watch Life of Pi. Both productions combined comedy and drama and stimulated great responses from pupils in their ‘Evaluation of Live Theatre’ work. Our Fifths used a range of texts for the Component 2 examination in March from the Wardrobe Ensemble’s Education, Education, Education to Tim Firths Neville’s Island and Rebecca adapted by Clifford Williams. The pupils were highly committed to their performances. In their devising component, the Removes created an original piece of theatre using the stimulus of lyrics from Grace Carter’s song ‘Riot’ on the themes of hope and freedom. Pupils then performed extracts from 100 by Diene Petterle and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime adapted by Simon Stephens. This tied in with Neurodiversity Week which initiated many important conversations on the topic. Poppy Hinton (N) was awarded the Prize in Drama for her confident engagement in performance work.

Our A Level cohort doubled this year, and pupils were fortunate enough to see one of their set texts in performance –Polly Stenham’s That Face starring the brilliant Niamh Cusack at the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond. In OQ, groups created outstanding devised work using the methods of the theatre company

Complicité and taking inspiration from Nick Payne’s Constellations. Cassia Cox (F) was awarded the Drama Prize for outstanding practical work. The Radicalisation of Bradley Manning by Tim Price and John Osborne’s Look Back in Anger were the chosen Component 2 texts in LQ. These are two very different pieces tackling big themes of homophobia, conflict and war, and alienation and classism respectively. Pupils developed skills in ensemble work, physical theatre and naturalism. Slava Iakovlev (S) won the Academic Drama Prize for his fantastic attitude to learning and progress in all areas of the course.

A Level Drama trips included The Ocean at the End of the Lane at the Noël Coward Theatre, Machinal at The Old Vic, House Party at Chichester Festival Theatre and People, Places and Things at the Trafalgar Theatre. Seeing this broad spectrum of productions introduced pupils to new ideas, creating an understanding of situations beyond their everyday life as well as feeding into their devising skills.

Our Fourth Form Drama pupils teamed up with the Music Department to showcase a mini musical at Artifex’s Creative Carousel. In just five weeks, pupils put together a range of songs from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. It was fantastic to see the performers take to the Artifex stage, supported by their peers who sang along from the audience.

Pupils shared the following thoughts on and highlights of the GCSE and A Level courses:

“ Drama at Charterhouse isn’t just about acting onstage, it’s about unforgettable journeys, from breathtaking theatre trips to inspiring teaching and workshops that stimulate our creativity and bring our studies to life.”

Slava Iakovlev (S), 1YS

“ Opportunities to see life-changing theatre are endless in A Level drama.” Bella Issacs (Su), 1YS

“ Drama GCSE has so many transferable skills.”

Isolde Aiken-Barre (C), Remove

“ I really enjoyed GCSE drama this year, especially the practical work. One of the most memorable moments was being onstage in the BTT performing The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.”

Seb Lett (B), Remove

We are extremely proud of the work produced by pupils this year and look forward to the continued growth of Academic Drama at Charterhouse.

Mrs Liz Bennett and Mrs Rebecca Pugh

Tess of the d’Urbervilles, opened on Wednesday 22 November, running an impressive four shows. On closing night, the performers received a standing ovation from their awestruck audience, illustrating the extent of the cast’s talent and dedication.

The play was set on a unique traverse stage, which led to a truly immersive audience experience. The play opened with an excellently delivered soliloquy, followed by an intricate dance routine featuring the female members of the cast; this was an excellent opportunity to admire the care taken by the costume department, as each was dressed in a flowing white dress with a bow in their hair. The set seemed to adapt seamlessly, decorated with necessities yet not overly cluttered.

The most distinctive part of this play was the frequent shifting of principle characters; throughout the play, the role of Tess was undertaken by five different actors, with the role of Angel Clare being shared by three. If executed by a lesser cast, the removal of familiarity in the midst of the tumultuous plot would risk distancing the audience from the protagonists; fortunately, the talent of the select few provided the audience with consistent character traits which marked them out from the rest, carrying the audience through the complex plot with ease. Each Tess was marked by her red ribbon choker, but such was the strength of the acting that this convenience was not necessary to distinguish the outspoken, fiercely emotional Tess. The smaller scenes – often exchanges between Tess and Angel Clare or Alec d’Urberville – maintained an astounding level of intensity, reflecting an emotional maturity and a profound understanding of the original story. Alec d’Urberville himself (Kade Hood (B)) was made a deeply unsettling character, and this high standard of showmanship was not swayed by the introduction of graver subject matter.

However, the heavier segments of the play by no means weighed down the comedic aspects, most notably the performance of Dairyman Crick (Oliver Townsend (P)) with his lilting Somerset accent and milk churn choreography, or of the lovable trio of milkmaids (Anna Hutchinson (g), Lottie Znowski (N) and Bea Haxworth (F)) who struggle to cross the river and are eventually rescued by Angel, the thrill of which soon consoles them. John Durbeyfield (Charlie Swain (R)), despite his rampant alcoholism, soon wins the audience over with his amusingly distant dialogue, seemingly oblivious to the tension between his wife and daughter. Joan Durbeyfield’s (Louise de Heus (C)) performance was outstanding; the exchanges between her and Tess were heart-wrenching at best, allowing us to gain a deeper insight into Tess’ character through a troubled yet touching mother-daughter bond.

This production excelled in every area; the dedication of the cast was unparalleled, allowing for exemplary acting and a captivating retelling of a classic story. Thanks must of course go to the talented Emily Fox, Artistic Director for Theatre, for directing this production and for helping it reach such a high level. Finally, well done to the cast, and we can’t wait to see what you produce next year.

Alison Barrable (W)

Artifex

This was a big year for Artifex, it being the 10th iteration of our pupil-led arts festival.

The Artifex Catwalk: The Whirlwind Within

“ Our beaks also showed off their musical prowess with their own Chilled Vibes. Led by Mr McCombes, as a send-off to the brilliant Mr Boulton, there were an awful lot of Oasis hits and Mr Tink gave an able rendition of One Direction’s History.”

What started as a small-scale collection of events over three days has ballooned into a 100-event extravaganza over a 5-day period. What makes this festival different is the centrality it places on pupil-leadership. This year, more than ever, pupils were in charge at every stage of the programme’s development. Our pupil CEOs, Lola Gorst (N), Stasys Milius (g) and COO, Viggo Terling (g) led a team of First Year Specialists in building the biggest programme in the history of the festival.

As always, the big draw on the first day was the Inter-House Puskhart Derby, which saw burst tyres (Saunderites), vehicle breakdowns (Northbrook) and much more besides. The ever-competitive Pageites took away the trophy this year, followed closely by last year’s victors, Gownboys. The whole event, among others, was methodically organised by Friedrich Pleschiutschnig (V) and Massimo Sevensma-Wells (g). From here, the crowds

poured out onto J ground to our new ‘Artifex Wave’ arena and the strains of Charterhouse Rocks, with our best bands taking to the mainstage, superbly co-ordinated by Mr Kellett. Our beaks also showed off their musical prowess with their own Chilled Vibes. Led by Mr McCombes, as a send-off to the brilliant Mr Boulton, there were an awful lot of Oasis hits and Mr Tink gave an able rendition of One Direction’s History. Not to be outshone, our pupils took the stage back for themselves with the Battle of the Bands on Friday night, with Northbrook taking the crown.

Artifex 2024 also brought with it another set of packed BTT performances, produced, directed and led by our own pupils. This time it was Cassia Cox (F), Fleur Hinchcliffe (N) and Lola Gorst (N) who put together a brilliant production of ABBA: Here we go again, alongside a cast of talented BTT regulars. The vision, determination and organisation it takes

The Masked Singer: Beaks Edition

“ This was, quite simply, one of the most memorable concerts in Artifex history –utterly unforgettable. Picnics, sunshine and exceptional music – there could not be a better way to close Artifex 2024.”

Cinema on the ceiling Claire Wang (Su)

to put on a production is not to be underestimated – this was a great achievement and went down like a good Mediterranean treat with Artifex audiences!

This year saw the arrival of another raft of brand new Artifex events. Most notably, the Artifex Grand Prix. Ducks' ground became Silverstone for a day as pupils raced remote-controlled cars, built themselves in a tight inter-house competition. Daviesites deservedly took the trophy in the inaugural race! We hope this will quickly become another Artifex staple. Similarly, our Masked Singer: Beaks Edition will certainly be welcomed back in 2025! This year’s first attempt saw Messrs Tink, Byrne, Duke, Allen, Hazeldine, Hill, as well as Fr Jonny, Miss Lamrabat and Mrs Evans take to the stage, as their identities were sought to be established. Another novelty for 2024 was Charterhouse’s first foray into an Assassins game, superbly organised by Fleur Hinchfliffe. Our Inter-house Graffiti competition had a revamp this year, relocated to Lessington, with Gownboys chosen as winners who had created a brilliant collaborative work on ‘Our Neighbourhood’.

Our Artifex Café, managed by a team of hard-working First Year Specialists and the energetic Mr Patel, as well as our International Food Fair, showcasing food from Himalayan dumplings to Pad Thai,

available in vast quantities on a sunny summer’s day on Founder’s Court. The Coffee Concerts and Concerts in the Cloister made a welcome return. There was also a special concert of Music for Stage and Screen which brought together pupils, playing alongside staff from across the school. Artifex would not be the same without the strains of near-constant music filling the school throughout the five days.

Cinema on the Ceiling saw the chapel filled with film-lovers, armed with a pillow and a duvet for a screening onto the apse. With films from Hitchcock to Soderbergh, curated by Timipre Ebimami (L), it is hard to imagine Artifex without it. The Escape Room, had yet another sellout year, designed by Ivan Dzhoiev (L) and supported marvellously by Mr Branchflower. There were workshops aplenty, including perfume (organised by Lyra Guise-Tucker (C)), wine-tasting, Sushi and DJ workshops (the latter led by Sam Hanbury (H)). We had the results of our Charterhouse Mock Election, Charterhouse Bake-Off, the Walford Maths prize presentation, as well as a unique Artifex Embroidery Project, Junior House Debating (won by Bodeites), the Artifex Pub Quiz (organised by Vihaan Sharma (R), with Mr Byrne as quizmaster), the House Quiz (V were the victors), stalls from Pride (during Pride Week) and

African-Caribbean societies, as well as the hilarious return of Would I Lie To You? (co-ordinated this year by Jonty Lambeth (P)).

Charterhouse was distinguished by being the first school in the world to host an exhibition of photography: Ukraine: the Price of Freedom, which had previously been exhibited at the German Bundestag, and the House of Commons. This, as well as the special screening of 20 days in Mariupol brought a sombre reminder of the importance of the Arts in times of conflict.

Ten years of Artifex culminated in an extraordinary Prom in the Park concert, which included Rachmaninoff’s 2nd Piano Concerto, Bruch’s Violin Concerto, and Finzi’s Clarinet Concerto. Our accomplished pupil soloists, Claire Wang (Su), Timothy Tso (V) and Eamon Lam (H) were accompanied by an orchestra of professionals and pupils. This was, quite simply, one of the most memorable concerts in Artifex history – utterly unforgettable. Picnics, sunshine and exceptional music – there could not be a better way to close Artifex 2024. This was, undoubtedly, the finest Artifex of the ten. It will continue to grow, evolve and be at the heart of Charterhouse life. Here’s to the next ten years!

Mr Mark Begbie

The Masked Singer: Beaks Edition

House Art

Fifteen Houses were given a 6ft pole on a stand and asked to create a portrait of their House. Where do you start with a brief like that?

Creative thinking, pooling ideas from the varied personalities in House, debating each other’s ideas, considering combined technical skills, and taking risks beyond the pole. Creativity is at the core of art teaching in Studio and subsequently at the centre of our pupils’ thinking. The expansion of pupil creativity this year went way beyond my always high expectations. Common rooms were turned into workshops, as the poles became distinct to their Houses. On the day before the deadline some work was visible in Studio, but I was wondering if anything significant would emerge and we would have an exhibition. Never doubt a Carthusian when given a challenge.

Lexy Prosszer (B08), an Old Carthusian who is highly creative and flourishing in the business world, travelled from London to act as our judge. She was a pupil in Studio 17 years ago. I remember her for her addition of glitter to everything she made. She admitted she still has a glitter complex and wears sparkly trainers to the office. Speaking to current pupils she spoke of how studying art had allowed her to express herself, form her values and accept her strengths

as an individual. ‘Studying art taught me it was ok to be different and gave me the confidence to be me’. Lexy referred to the importance of creativity in business and saw her time studying art in Studio as a key reason for her success. Lexy spent time with each sculpture, analysing and interpreting it before reading the supporting text. I was glad she was picking the winner and not me. Through discussion, reasoning and reading the statements the winners were decided on the basis of collaboration, skills and importantly concept. It was particularly difficult this year because of the individuality of all the works and the depth of the ideas.

Miss Helen Pinkney

"I am beyond grateful for having the opportunity to do this. I wish we had more time! I left feeling energised and excited and with my heart double the size – these pupils are brilliant, and they will make this world a better place. It was an absolute privilege. I wish I did not have to pick favourites as they were all so good."

Lexy Prosszer (B08), House Art Judge 2024

Chetwynd

Lady Godiva A marvel in Sellotape moulding, creative, ingenious craftsmanship the theme, women breaking the mould and not being defined by social norms.

Chetwynd

1st

Verites

A cardboard torso with layers of hidden collage, a whole House effort designed on the Blender 3D graphics programme and made by all the hands in the House.

Saunderites

Inspired by House values and collaboration using orange as the main colour and combining simple paper cut outs each with a strong message.

Verites

2nd

Saunderites

3rd

Duckites Daviesites

Lockites

Bodeites

Hodgsonites

Robinites

Fletcherites

Sutton

Weekites

Gownboys Pageites

In no order, the entries:

Duckites used an image of a Duck with a Banksy vibe. Quirky, imaginative, humorous, and collaborative. The concept of togetherness. Freddie Leathers (g) won the brush for his lively drawing.

Lockites took the theme of individual identity and self-expression. A juxtaposition of miniature easels supported by the pole.

Hodgsonites used origami to express safety, security and gratitude for the House which has allowed them to flourish and embrace diversity.

Gownboys took a contemporary approach to recycling and a juxtaposition of red and green using the fingerprints of all members of the House.

Daviesites had an ominous black cloak transform the pole into a figure with a film where the face should have been. Lexy commented, ‘whoever came up with this idea needs to go into film making’.

Robinites created an expertly constructed chicken wire figure with the sign, ‘confidence 10 percent, hard work 90 percent delusion’.

Sutton constructed a regal pink swan which topped off the pole with leaf printed fabric cloak, each leaf representing a member of the house.

Pageites formed a 3D montage of House faces suspended on a wire frame with the colour purple tying everything together.

Bodeites, the pole became a figure of a boy in uniform /suit. Was it about a boy maturing into an adult?

Fletcherites created a tree reminiscent of the real tree outside their House constructed in delicate blue tissue representing growth, maturing and strength.

Northbrook

Weekites had a monumental entry which cast its shadow over the other entries under its spotlight in the gallery. Tree roots symbolising connection and being grounded and a hedgehog representing safety and home.

Northbrook took the symbolism of a nest and created a nest of toys and a tree of life form with birds flying from the top of the pole. From vulnerability comes strength was the message.

The works were carefully curated in Studio so that the pieces created a dialogue between Houses. The shadows of the Weekites tree embracing those standing with it. Individuality was celebrated within each piece and the togetherness of the Houses in the School was highlighted in the exhibition.

I thank all the Houses for their efforts; the exhibition reflected success through effort, engagement, collaboration, and creative thinking.

Miss

Helen Pinkney

Artistic Delights in St Ives

Friday 13 October was no bad luck, the sun fought through the rain and won, as Studio’s Fifth Form artists boarded a coach to St Ives in Cornwall.

The journey was over as quickly as the rain, six hours felt like three by the time the coach wound through the narrow lanes and over hills, we had arrived at The Cohort Hostel. Situated in the centre of town and within easy reach of the Tate, the beaches, and the Barbra Hepworth Museum, all of which we would visit during our trip.

The first evening consisted of a walk to get our bearings, followed by pizza and an early night. We needed to be up early for our first creative experience, dawn photography with Chris Webber, professional freelance photographer and Cornwall enthusiast. When the 5.30am alarm sounded the next morning, it is safe to say all were a little sleepy. Once outside, the fresh air and sea views quickly turned our attention from our beds to what St Ives is famous for, light. As the sun gradually rose above the horizon pupils experimented with shooting varied compositions with digital SLRs and their phones. Changing the F stop on the iPhone was a revelation, if you do not know about this, ask, it will change your photos from snaps to money shots, a Chris Webber phrase, Miss Pinkney took several money shots.

Next stop we meet professional artist Greg Humphries who for the following two hours led an outdoor painting and drawing workshop on Porthmeor beach. Most valuable was the opportunity to work

outside, responding to the immediate experience of the Cornish elements. Following the beach drawing and some food we headed to the Barbra Hepworth house and garden, a gem of a place. Gaining knowledge of her historical significance as an artist and how she sculpted with materials had an impact on the 2D and 3D work pupils created during the afternoon workshop sessions.

That evening, inspired pupils filled the communal space of the hostel with their art materials and continued to work in their sketchbooks, this was to become an occurrence every evening. We had to buy more paper!

Sunday morning, back to the Tate for a sketchbook workshop, the phrase of the day, 'Making the invisible, visible'. This related to ideas connected to abstraction and the reasons artists produce work that might not be immediately obvious. The sun was still shining as we headed back to the hostel to learn about paints and pigments, using egg yolk to make egg tempera.

Monday, we headed out of St Ives to explore the area. Miss Pinkney had worked her birthday magic and arranged a workshop at the Kurt Jackson Foundation in St Just, usually closed on a Monday. Seeing Jackson’s paintings in real life allowed pupils to experience his work with an increased understanding of

media, surface and texture, more often flattened by the ever-increasing trend of analysing art on a screen. Issues around conservation and the environment were discussed as well as screen time. The studio session led by artist and education officer Rachel Lochhead focused on interpretation of memory and place. Following this we headed to St Michael’s Mount for lunch and windswept sketching. Then we retreated to St Ives on the scenic costal road (often described at the most beautiful in England) stopping off at Greevor tin mine, a world heritage site for a quick photoshoot.

On our last morning was Miss Pinkney lead a Crit, looking at all the work pupils had produced. The work was impressive not just in terms of how prolific pupils had been, but the range and perspective were incredible. As we boarded the coach there was no doubt that pupils and staff had had a wonderful experience. Sketchbooks were filled with evidence of the impact St Ives had had on the group. Our pupils should feel proud of their achievements and their conduct during the trip. Miss Pinkney must be thanked for organising such a broad experience. Mrs Connolly and Mr Bramhall must also be thanked for giving up their half-term and joining in all the workshops. Who knew Mathematics teachers could paint!

Mr Joseph Kopiel

Enchanting Embroidery

On Friday 17 November Studio welcomed Jenny King, one of the UK’s leading embroidery designers to deliver a

talk to

pupils about her work, business and collaborations.

Jenny King Embroidery has been established since 2003 and specialises in Irish machine embroidery which creates free hand satin stitch. Her studio offers design and development as well as UK production and offers her services to established and emerging fashion labels as well as working in film, theatre, interiors and art. Clients include Louis Vuitton, Vivienne Westwood, Erdem, Stella McCartney, Aspinal of London, The Globe Theatre and The Royal Opera House. Jenny also embroidered garments for HRH Duchess of Edinburgh for the late Queen's funeral and the Coronation of King Charles III.

Jenny spoke about the transition from being a student at the Royal College of Art in London to her current position of managing a design studio that employs five machinists and assistants. It was clear from her work that she is at the forefront of her profession. Jenny introduced pupils to her working processes using the Irish freehand embroidery machine, an antique machine whose production ceased in

the 1960s. The quality of the satin stitch and the ability to “draw” with them make the artists that have mastered how to use them highly sought after by high-end fashion designers and royalty.

Pupils got an insight into Jenny’s approach, running a design business; from research, design and artwork development to one-off sampling and production, often working to tight deadlines. She emphasised the importance of collaboration; from the initial inspiration and concepts stage, developing the embroidery ‘handwriting’ for a collection or project often using innovative and experimental techniques.

Jenny spoke about the importance of art and drawing and the relationship between handmade and digital production techniques. She described how the human hand of the craftsperson was a crucial factor in her client’s choice in working with her rather than the many studios that offer solely mass-produced

digital outcomes. This led to a discussion on ethics and sustainability within the fashion industry. Jenny shared that she was increasingly seeing more clients wanting to be able to trace where materials come from and how they are used, including information of threads and dyes.

After her talk, Jenny showed pupils a range of beautiful samples to showcase what her team does. They we able to handle these whilst individuals talked to her about working in the fashion and design industry. There were a lot of “how did you make that?” questions and “I could use that technique for…” comments. Our pupils were obviously impressed and inspired by the work and what they learnt about how art fits into the design industry. Well done to our pupils for the warm welcome that they gave to Jenny. It was clear that both pupils and guest had a lovely afternoon.

Mrs Kate Plowright

Work in Progress Exhibition and Catwalk:

A Showcase of Creativity and Festivity

In December, pupils worked hard to exhibit their ‘Work in Progress’ pieces on the walls of Studio and on the catwalk. This festive event served as a platform for pupils across the Art and Textiles departments to showcase their ideas.

For weeks leading up to the exhibition, pupils worked on their creations, crafting pieces using a range of media and techniques. From paintings, woven textile designs, assemblage and animation, each work reflected the dedication of our pupils.

The transformation of the venue, into a festive wonderland was a testament to the dedication of the Art department. Mr Plowright deserves a special mention. As Lead Art Technician this event could not have been the success it was without his serious hard work.

A focal point of the evening was the catwalk presentation by pupils who attend Mrs Plowright’s Costume Curtain Call Society. The runway came alive with pieces inspired by Coco Chanel, showcasing the culmination of hard work and imagination. Studio itself also served as a canvas for a presentation of projected photos documenting the success of the recent art trip to St Ives in Cornwall.

What truly made the event special was the active involvement of the guests. Not merely spectators, attendees were invited to contribute to a collaborative painting, adding their unique brushstrokes to a collective artwork that symbolized collaboration. Additionally, guests had the opportunity to mould their own ceramic pieces, creating tangible memories to cherish from the festive evening.

As the evening ended it was evident that the event had not only been a showcase of talent but a celebration of collective creativity and dedication. The pupils, having worked hard on their work, stood proud of their accomplishments, and rightfully so. The success of the exhibition was not just in the splendid artworks but in the unity it fostered and the joy it brought to everyone who attended.

Mrs

Kate Plowright

When Forms Come Alive

A Trip to the Hayward Gallery

On Saturday 2 March our 1YS art pupils and ‘sew smart’ pioneers embarked on an expedition to London’s iconic Hayward Gallery to immerse themselves in the world of contemporary art. The much-anticipated exhibition, When Forms Come Alive, promised an exploration spanning over 60 years of contemporary sculpture. This exhibition highlighted ways in which artists draw on familiar experiences of movement, flux and organic growth.

Situated in the Southbank Centre on the River Thames, the Hayward Gallery stood as a bastion of brutalist architecture. A fitting backdrop for the eclectic array of artworks housed within. Inspired by sources ranging from a dancer’s gesture to the breaking of a wave, from a flow of molten metal to the interlacing of a spider’s web, the artworks in When Forms Come Alive conjure fluid and shifting realms of experience. Undulating, drooping, erupting, cascading and promiscuously proliferating, these sculptures invite a tactile gaze, and trigger physical responses. In an era when our encounters are increasingly digitised and disembodied, these artworks call to mind the pleasures of gesture and movement, the poetics of gravity and the experience of sensation itself. The exhibition displayed a diverse selection of works by acclaimed artists from around the globe, each offering a unique perspective. Pupils completed drawings and made observations in concertina sketchbooks, responding to work that would help them develop their personal investigations and would inform the workshop the following day. There were many highlights in the exhibition, from moving foam sculptures to sci-fi installations made from everyday materials. However, the main highlight was, of course, our pupils who impressed their teachers with their curiosity and engagement with the works exhibited. It was clear from the outcome they produced that they embraced the opportunity to challenge themselves and consider they variety of ways artists make and present their work.

Mr Joseph Kopiel

Removes' Kew Gardens Trip

In January, pupils studying textiles took a day trip to Kew Gardens. We saw the Matt Collishaw exhibition; Collishaw uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create the perception that photos are moving and through this he tells a story. One inspirational piece was a video which told us the story of four flowers, from floating in the ocean to life in a lush rainforest before they entered a desert which had suffered from wildfires. I found this piece interesting as it showed me that art does not have to be a still picture which you look at. The idea of the video was to highlight society’s capacity to both protect nature and destroy it. The last room we went into was filled with a spinning zoetrope (an early form of animation technology) with birds on the side, this piece created the sense that the birds were dancing and represented the need in humanity for everything to be aesthetically pleasing. My favourite piece however was the reflection of a huge oak tree, the tree slowly spins and was reflected onto a huge black screen on the floor creating a magical atmosphere. The piece was elegant and intricate showing that Collishaw has not lost any fine details of artwork using AI.

Poppy Ivey (g)

First Charterhouse Fashion Pupil Accepted into Fashion College

Izzy Redgate (W) is the first pupil studying Fashion and Textiles at Charterhouse to be accepted into fashion college. She will be going to Leeds University to study Sustainable Fashion BA. During this course she will be exploring the relationship between fashion and sustainability with a variety of immersive modules. This includes the lifecycle of materials, the environmental impacts of the industry, strategic sustainability solutions and more.

“Studying fashion has always been a dream of mine. I am looking forward to starting this new, relevant course using the knowledge I have already gained from studying Fashion and Textiles at School.” Izzy Redgate

Mrs Kate Plowright

A Window on Glass Art

On Saturday 16 March a group of our School’s budding art scholars and talented artists embarked on an enriching visit to the renowned glass artist Adam Aaronson. This trip was testament to Studio’s commitment to providing pupils with unique opportunities to engage with the world of art beyond the classroom.

Adam Aaronson’s Surrey studio is situated in West Horsley. As our pupils stepped inside, they were greeted by a wide range of examples of work made by the studio. Before the workshop they had the opportunity to take photos and consider colour, shape and form and made decisions about the kind of work they wanted to produce.

Under Aaronson’s expert guidance, our pupils were introduced to the ancient art of glassmaking, a technique that requires both precision and care. They witnessed first-hand the transformative journey of raw materials morphing into works of art.

After a demonstration by Aaronson himself, pupils were able to work with him and his assistants to produce their own abstract pieces using specialist equipment and materials. Despite the heat from the furnaces and not having worked glass previously pupils created impressive works that we look forward to exhibiting in School very soon.

Our pupils conducted themselves in a mature and respectful manner in the professional studio and they should be proud of the work they created. This experience will have a positive impact on their art practice in School and their understanding of how artists make their work.

Mr Joseph Kopiel

The Whirlwind Within Artifex Catwalk

Pupils have been working hard throughout CQ to create catwalk-ready outfits for the second Artifex fashion show. Allegra Bunting (W) and Isla Duffield (F) managed the show and sent 11 models down the runway wearing outstanding pieces.

From a wooden structure adorning a mannequin by Tilly Hogg (F), to 3 stunning formalwear dresses by Ginevra Secchi (W). The event was the best attended catwalk so far, and South African Cloister looked stunning as a fashion show location.

Well done to all involved!

Mrs Kate Plowright

Follow @studioatcharterhouse on Instagram to see the impressive creativity of pupils within the Art and Design department!

Design Engineering

Excellence in Design Engineering

Head of Design Engineering Mr Andrew Thomson joined Charterhouse from Highgate School at the start of this academic year. We were delighted to hear that under Andrew’s leadership his previous department was named ‘Outstanding Departmental Team’ at the Design and Technology Association Excellence Awards.

These annual Awards recognise the commitment and achievements of teachers, education consultants and academics across primary and secondary schools and further and higher education. The awards were presented at Aerospace Bristol under the iconic Concorde.

"The Design Engineering department helps pupils to become creative problem solvers as individuals and as members of a team, we equip them with transferable hard and soft skills, such as empathy and entrepreneurship to tackle today’s and tomorrow’s global problems. Sustainability, is a key element of the design engineering curriculum. We have covered topics such as life-cycle-assessment and environmental directives. In addition we had fun with upcycling, of which aeronautical upcycling was our favourite."

Mr Andrew Thomson

Aeronautical Upcycling

Mr Thomson organized for us to have a range of used aeronautical parts which came from decommissioned planes and helicopters. He tasked us to upcycle these parts into marketable products.

I was given a storage container from Jet2 airlines, which was used for onboard catering. At the time, I was a bit disappointed because I thought it might limit my creativity as the other pupils were given gears, engine parts and other cool looking items. However, after some time of thinking, this turned out to be a blessing in disguise. It challenged me to think outside of the box (literally!). At that time, I was fascinated by infinity mirrors and chess, so I set to work with iterating my ideas. Using Fusion 360 (computer aided design software), 3D printers and the laser cutter I managed to fabricate a chess board and pieces. I also used the sandblaster, LED strips and mirrored acrylic to create an infinity well.

At the beginning and end of the project, our teachers arranged meetings for us with the CEO of Dappr Aviation, the person who sent us the aeronautical parts. I was impressed by his deep understanding as he pointed out where each part came from and what we should be aware of when working with them. He also helped us with the business aspects and advised us on how much to charge and how to market our items. I stumbled at the first hurdle as I fell in love with my product and decided to keep it!

Adrian Ng (H)

Handy Takes First Place at HackABLE

Bill Tangprasert (L) won first place in HackABLE, a hackathon competition hosted by Ramathibodi Hospital, a renowned medical institution in Thailand.

This competition focuses on improving health equity and accessibility for people with disabilities. Bill’s project, Handy, won first place out of more than 300 teams and received a prize of £1250. ‘HackABLE’ combines ‘Hackathon’ and ‘Disable’, reflecting the competition’s goal.

Handy is a real-time sign language translation device that Bill developed to bridge the communication gap between the deaf community and the hearing population in Thailand. Roughly 400,000 Thais rely on Thai Sign Language, but only 1% of the hearing population understands it. This creates significant barriers in education, employment and daily life.

Handy utilises AI, flex sensors, accelerometers, and gyroscopes to translate sign language into spoken Thai. This promotes natural expression and fosters greater social inclusion. Bill’s vision is for Handy to become a bridge that connects sign language and spoken conversation, empowering the deaf community with independence and freedom to pursue their dreams and aspirations.

With the same invention, Bill also secured second place in the Technology, Design, and Innovation (TDI) Challenge. Organised by The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) to inspire the next generation of engineers, the competition finals took place in July. Twenty-three finalists presented their innovative projects to an esteemed panel of 13 judges. Bill received a trophy, £300 for him personally, and £800 for the department to spend on tools and equipment.

Mr Andrew Thomson

Competitive Robotics

Competitive robotics is an opportunity for pupils to foster their engineering skills and gain invaluable experience for their future career paths. Robots are widely used in industries such as car manufacturing and in industries where work must be performed in hazardous environments.

Although the weather was cold the batteries on the robots were warming up nicely for Charterhouse’s first competitive robotics competition on Saturday 2 December. A group of 12 pupils and three staff travelled to Cranleigh School along with 18 other teams from various schools across England, Radley and Highgate to name a few.

The pupils have been designing, building and coding their robots since September in the Design Engineering Department. Although it was a very steep learning curve for the Charterhouse teams, they rose to the challenge and did us proud. They fought well over eight qualification matches, but just missed out in the quarterfinals.

The team had fun and demonstrated all the attributes which make up a Carthusian, from resilience to teamwork. Next year we will be hosting our very own regional competition at Charterhouse, so watch this space!

Mr Andrew Thomson

A Journey Through British Engineering

Selected Carthusians embarked on a Physics and Design

Engineering Trip to Brooklands Museum, the historic site renowned for being the home of British motor racing and a hub for aeroplane design and manufacturing.

Upon arrival, the pupils were greeted by the world’s first dedicated racetrack, a testament to Brooklands’ rich heritage in motor racing. They learned about Brooklands’ pivotal role in the evolution of British motor racing and aviation, including plenty of the engineering achievements made on this very site.

One of the trip’s highlights was a simulated flight on the Concorde, ‘Delta Golf’, allowing pupils to understand the nature supersonic flight. They discovered that major parts of the Concorde’s fuselages were built at Brooklands and explored exhibits on Avro aircraft manufacturing, revealing Brooklands’ crucial role in producing significant aircraft. A visit to the stratosphere chamber provided insights into aircraft testing, while sitting in a Harrier jump jet offered a thrilling pilotlike experience. Pupils also saw cars built and driven by Old Carthusians including the 1934 ‘Barnato-Hassan Special’. The museum also showcased modern concept cars by McLaren, illustrating the evolution to contemporary automotive innovation.

The day was filled with interactive exhibits and hands-on activities that complements classroom learning and will strengthen engineering aspirations. The trip to Brooklands Museum left the visiting Carthusians with a deep appreciation for British engineering and the legacy of innovation connected to their School.

Mr Phil Comerford

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Sport

Boys’ Football

Another very enjoyable OQ saw 135 pupils represent the School in 21 teams across all year

groups.

The six Senior teams played 53 games, including 21 wins, 20 losses and 12 draws. This reflects a healthy and balanced fixture list with plenty of competitive games. Credit must go to all the boys for their work rate, enthusiasm and effort in training and matches, whether they played in the 1st or 6th XI.

In the Removes and Fifths, ten teams played 76 games including 32 wins, 30 losses and 14 draws. A lot of these boys will be fighting for a place in the Senior sides in the next two years, and competition looks to be fierce. Special mention goes to the Boys’ U15A team who got to the last 16 of the ISFA Cup and have developed their technical and tactical understanding of the game as the Quarter has progressed.

The U14s have developed considerably since the start of September, playing with much more freedom and tenacity towards the end of the season. We look forward to all those boys developing their football after the summer break and challenging themselves to push for a place in the team above.

We are thankful for the continued support from the Chelsea coaches – our partnership with them grows ever stronger and helps the staff as well as the pupils. Other highlights of the year include the prep school tournaments we hosted, the Specialists’ charity event at the end of OQ, and the annual Gothia cup. All in all, this was a successful year of football, and we welcome Jo Williams as our new Director of Football. She has already made a tremendous start.

Mr Chris Sandbach

Girls’ Football

This season, 41 fixtures were played, 16 won and five drawn, yielding a win/draw percentage of 51%.

More than 50 girls represented the School in football, with some going to the ISFA trials. The 1st XI made it to the second round of the ISFA Cup beating Claremont, but then losing to St. John’s, Leatherhead. The U15s lost to ACS Cobham in the ISFA Cup and were then knocked out by Forest School in the second round of the Plate. A few girls went to the ISFA trials this year and Lucy Davatzis (Su) was successful in getting into the U14 team, while her sister, Violet (g), was asked to go along with Lucy to the U16 Summer Camp in August. Krissi Thakrar (C) has been playing for Berkshire this year and we look forward to watching her football journey continue. There were a lot of opportunities for girls to play football this academic year in School matches, training sessions and the highly competitive inter-House competitions. The buzz around girls’ football has continued, and I am very proud of the progress we are making in the sport.

This year, teams were offered a varied training programme. The sessions were planned around a coaching syllabus tailored to improve the technical, physical, social and psychological progression of the groups.

The teams had an abundance of competitive and challenging fixtures against a wide array of opposition. These were vital in exposing the girls to situations that require critical thinking, problem solving, athleticism, bravery, communication, humility in victory, resilience in defeat and many more aspects of playing the game.

Thanks go to our 1st XI captain Benedita Lowndes Marques (N) for her continued enthusiasm, determination and leadership on the field. She has continued Maya Bayliss’ (F23) fantastic work from last year. Benedita and Maya have been excellent role models for the Under School girls, and I am grateful for the role they have played. Maya is going to be the founder of OC girls’ football, and I know it will be a great success. I look forward to welcoming our OCs back annually for a match.

Mr Martin Wareham did an excellent job coaching the 1st XI while Mr Jack Lambden was an outstanding coach for the Under School teams with the able assistance of Mr Tristan Clemence. The players have improved hugely under their guidance.

The future looks very bright for girls’ football, and I look forward to watching these teams progress further next year. We also look forward to our first U15 tour to Gothia in August 2025!

Mrs Nicola Edwards

Boys’ 1st XI Football

The 23/24 season saw the 1st XI overcome many obstacles.

The season started with a very promising performance away at Ardingly in the HUDL league, with a late equaliser from Lucas Dyer (S) securing a hard-earned point. Jasper Wong (g) picked up the first of his three consecutive Man of the Match awards due to his tenacity in midfield. We went on to beat Royal Russell 1-0 at home, seeing off the side that had got the better of us at MK Dons six months previously.

We went from strength to strength, beating Latymer Upper School 5-0 away in the ISFA cup, with Massimo Sevensma-Wells (g) credited as Man of the Match. Despite losing Mr Hayward at Exeat, the boys showed great resilience during the second half of OQ. Credit goes to Mr Hunter-Lees, who stepped up and showed commendable leadership and managerial qualities throughout the rest of the season.

I would like to highlight the 1-0 victory over Bede’s on Big Ground, which demonstrated the squad’s tenacity. After being under immense pressure for much of the game, we were able to annul any threat of conceding and go on to secure three points against the only side we lost to in the League the previous year.

We came up short against a strong Repton side, losing 2-1 away. This was an unfortunate result as the team thought they had done enough to secure a draw. As we finished the season, we would need to show positivity and a mental

strength. And that we did with a 2-0 win against a good Millfield side. The nearperfect defensive performance, led by captain AW Nwadike (g), reflected the grit shown from all the 1st XI players this year. This year, the squad was comprised of many more 1YS and Fifths than in previous years. Therefore, we were, on average, much younger than our opposition. This is yet another reason to commend the team this season.

Everyone associated with the 1st XI should be immensely proud of what they were able to achieve this year despite the circumstances. There should be special recognition for captain AW Nwadike, who led, supported and inspired everyone in the squad. AW and his fellow leavers should receive great credit for their commitment to the Charterhouse badge over the years.

We are eternally grateful for the relentless efforts from the grounds staff, laundry and the catering team which allow us to perform every week. We could not do any of it without them.

Looking forward, I am extremely optimistic about what the 24/25 season holds. In the safe hands of our new Director of Football, Joanne Williams, I have no doubt we will be able to build on the strong foundations laid this season.

Massimo Sevensma-Wells (g)

“ We are eternally grateful for the relentless efforts from the grounds staff, laundry and the catering team which allow us to perform every week. We could not do any of it without them.”

Boys’ Inter-House Football

Inter-House Football never fails to disappoint here at Charterhouse and once again, we had another fantastic competition across three different year groups.

The Senior competition consists of players in the top three years of School and, as a result, it is a fiercely contested affair which sees a lot of high-quality football.

After match day one, the eight teams to qualify for the quarterfinals were:

Pageites v Daviesites

Bodeites v Lockites

Verites v Duckites

Weekites v Saunderites

Pageites’ sheer confidence and determination typically takes them reasonably far in inter-House sporting competitions, but this was one hurdle too high. Daviesites showed their class in a 3-0 victory with many of the 1st XI stepping up to the mark. The Bodeites v Lockites game was an absolute thriller, locked at 2-2 after extra time and went to a penalty shootout. The other games had finished, and a crowd was beginning to appear on Pitch K on Northbrook. Who would hold their nerve and progress to the semi-finals? With a mixed bag of penalties, it came down to the last kick. Bodeites did enough to hold on for a precious victory and yellow shirts flocked onto the pitch in wild celebration.

The Verites v Duckites game was a comfortable victory for the men in white and it looked as though they would be the team to beat. Two top sporting Houses met in the last quarterfinal on Pitch O –a feisty affair that went right down to the wire, but it was Weekites who held their nerve for a narrow 2-1 victory.

Both semi-finals were nervy encounters, the pressure getting to several players. A few chances went begging from all teams, but it was Daviesites and Duckites who progressed to the final on the penultimate day of OQ.

With two top teams competing, it was always going to be a closely contested affair. Duckites took the lead with a long-range goal from 1st XI captain AW Nwadike, Daviesites equalizing through Diar Boranbayev with ten minutes to go. Penalties loomed and with no goals during extra time, the shootout commenced. Daviesites ultimately came through with some high-quality spot kicks to take the victory.

The Removes’ and Fourths’ competitions were once again fiercely contested. We ran an U14 competition and an U15 competition played over several rounds in OQ. This year, Hodgsonites won the U14 competition and Gownboys the U15.

“ Penalties loomed and with no goals during extra time, the shootout commenced. Daviesites ultimately came through with some high-quality spot kicks to take the victory.”

Girls’ 1st XI Football

The girls’ 1st XI football season has been a huge success!

We have witnessed massive progress both on and off the field. In the ISFA Cup, the girls had an historical run, finishing in their best placement yet. The team scored 38 goals in 20 games and played several fixtures on Big Ground, which were all wonderful occasions. Seeing the School out in force supporting girls’ football was fantastic, and each week more supporters came.

Highlights of the season include the comprehensive victories against our local rivals Wellington College, St. Catherine’s and Prior’s Field, to name a few. Some of the fixtures against established teams, such as Sevenoaks, Kingston Grammar and Ardingly College tested our character, but the girls came away with lessons learned and issues to address in practice. On the pitch, they showed perseverance and a fantastic ‘can do’ attitude. LQ, the main Quarter for girls’ football, brought many more games and even a couple of tournaments. We attended a great sevena-side tournament at Bradfield but did not come away with any silverware this year. We had hoped to do well at our invitation tournament but, for the first time ever, it had to be cancelled following the week-long rain which occurred in the build up to it. This was a real shame, as we had been working towards this particular competition. The team ended on a high in the last game of the season against Lord Wandsworth with a 5-1 win. This victory

demonstrates the improvement the team has made; we played them the first weekend but lost 2-0. This is a testament to the girls’ hard work.

Benedita Lowndes Marques (N) led the girls with energy and passion, always striving to improve both on and off the pitch. Sophia Worthy (F) moved from right back to assistant coach, her commitment never waning despite an ACL injury early in the season. Her attitude exemplifies our Carthusian values, and she was a huge credit to the team. We wish the girls leaving us all the best and hope they continue to develop their football. As a team, we will look to continue the momentum girls’ football has established into next year and beyond!

Awards went to the following pupils: Coach’s Player: Benedita Lowndes Marques, for her excellent attitude and determination to improve.

Most Improved Player: Ellie Khasidy (Su), for 100% commitment in training and fixtures. Carthusian Award: Zara Thakrar (W), for her devotion to the game, her motivation on the pitch and for being a great role model for her peers.

Players’ Player: Samiha Chhatwal (N), as voted by the players, for her endless work rate.

Mr Martin Wareham

“ Highlights of the season include the comprehensive victories against our local rivals Wellington College, St. Catherine’s and Prior’s Field to name a few.”

“ A team is not a team without its players, coach and external support. From Carthusians cheering the team from the sidelines to having our coaches, Martin and Jack, making us train in the rainy, cold English weather (annoying at the time but ultimately beneficial).”

This year, I had the honour of leading the 1st XI girls’ football team as their captain. There is lots to say about our two-Quarter season and a whole collection of amazing players, but I will try and condense this year’s events into a paragraph or two.

Success can mean many things to many people. The number of wins, reaching a certain number of players at practice, or perhaps getting McDonald’s after a tough game away. Success for me, during this season as captain, was, firstly, playing with the squad on Big Ground for the first time this academic year. The team had played in the past, but that was some time ago. Secondly, we remained undefeated in all the games we played on Big Ground, winning all of them by at least a two-goal margin. Thirdly, we had tactical game plans, which we memorised and effectively demonstrated during games. Other highlights include having our main centre back, Samiha Chhatwal, score a goal in our final game, and qualifying for the ISFA Cup’s second round, which had not been done the previous year. There were more successes than one can count, and I am proud to have led the team this season through both brilliant wins and harsh losses.

A team is not a team without its players, coach and external support – from Carthusians cheering the team from the sidelines to having our coaches, Martin and Jack, making us train in the rainy, cold English weather (annoying at the time but ultimately beneficial). We had the vice-captain of our dreams, Zara Thakrar, who led the team warmups and ensured everyone was always in a more than positive mood. The whole team put a huge amount of effort into the season, showed up, did their best and supported each other on and off the field. Overall, it was great to see the connections everyone made throughout the season. In all sports, a captain’s success is only properly measured by their team’s dedication and effort.

Girls’ football at Charterhouse has been growing these last few years thanks to Mrs Edwards and the Sports Department. I can confidently say that, with the promising Under School players and the current Specialists, girls’ football has a bright future at the School.

Benedita Lowndes Marques (N) 1st XI Football Captain

Senior Girls’ Inter-House Football

Senior Girls’ Inter-House Football took place on Thursday 7 March, and it was a great occasion with plenty of support from House members and staff.

There were ribbons, face paints, and House shirts on show, as well as a vast array of talent.

Each House had a full squad that played five seven-a-side matches. It was a very tough set of games, and each team had a competitive bunch of players, which reflects the rise in popularity of girls’ football.

Chetwynd started off with an unexpected win against Northbrook, ending with a final score of 1-0. However, their luck shifted massively after a tough 2-0 defeat against Duckites. After this, Chetwynd played Weekites and Fletcherites, defeating both. As all teams ended up with only a few points between them after four games, it came down to the last match between Chetwynd and Sutton which resulted in a draw.

After a fun competition, Chetwynd managed to hold onto a win, with Northbrook, Duckites and Weekites following closely behind. Duckites and Weekites drew on points, so the rankings were decided by goal difference. The tournament was a great experience, and it really meant a lot that so many people took the time and effort to take part.

Results: 1st – Chetwynd

2nd – Northbrook

3rd – Duckites

4th – Weekites

5th – Fletcherites

6th – Sutton

Krissi Thakrar, Captain of Chetwynd

Under School Girls’ Inter-House Football

On the afternoon of Tuesday 5 March, over fifty Fourth and Remove girls, along with many supporters, took to the field clad in their House colours, ready to play the Under School Girl’s Football Cup.

Each game lasted 12 minutes, so each team had to make the most of their time. Sutton and Weekites started strong with wins, while Fletcherites and Duckites gained three points for their respective draws. Northbrook also dominated in many games, with notable wins against Chetwynd, Duckites and Fletcherites.

As the tournament progressed, each team fell into a rhythm. Scorelines increased as Weekites and Northbrook both managed to net three against their opponents. Though Chetwynd and Fletcherites struggled to find a win, they made up for it with their team spirit, supported by their peers. Special mentions must go to all the Fourths for making their inter-House football debut, and especially Millie Bulman (C) and Violet Davatzis (g) for their impressive performances.

Every team maintained their efforts right up until the final whistle was blown. Everyone gathered round to hear the results being announced. These were, in reverse order:

6th – Fletcherites (3 points)

5th – Chetwynd (6 points)

4th – Duckites (13 points)

3rd – Sutton

(15 points with a goal difference of -1)

2nd – Northbrook

(15 points with a goal difference of +3)

And this year’s winners... Weekites! Undefeated, Weekites dominated the tournament again. They finished with 25 points from five straight wins and a goal difference of +10.

Well done to everyone who took part and thank you to all who came and supported. It was a great turnout.

Alexandra Hayward, Captain of Weekites

Shooting

The CCF Shooting Teams continue their success in the Cadet Council for Rifle Shooting (CCRS) Commonwealth Matches.

This is the fifth year in a row we have won the 6-Yard Air Rifle Postal Match. Unexpectedly, the B team – Xander SheridanOliver (P), Dylan Galbraith (R), Alfred Smith (R), and Louis Vaz Pinto (B) – narrowly beat the A team to gold medals and the BSA trophy! The A team – Henry Cardozo (P), Frederick Cowling (B), Kitty Harriss (W), and Hermine Grindon (N) – must also be highly commended for achieving CCRS silver medals and a Challenge Shield. Congratulations!

In this year’s CCRS .22 Team Competition, formerly known as ‘The Country Life’ competition, we entered two teams. However, due to illness and exams we ended up with only one and a half. Yet again, our A team was top of the Group, Rapid, and Snap Phases and were in the lead going into the final stage, the Landscape. The Landscape again proved to be our nemesis, and although we achieved our highest score for many years, we were pipped at the post by RGS Guildford by a mere five points, settling for silver medals. Hermine Grindon was the highest individual scorer overall as the only cadet to achieve the top score (95). Freddie Cowling came in third on 93, followed closely by Henry Cardozo (92) and Louis Vaz Pinto (91). With Henry as the ‘caller’, Alasdair Dawnay (H) stepped up to shoot in the Landscape Phase and did extremely well on his first outing. The B team which only consisted of Alfie Smith and Ayah Chehab (Su), who was shooting in this competition for the first time, still shot the Group, Rapid, and Snap Phases and managed to come 32nd in the country, beating many teams who had a full complement of firers!

The School shooting teams also continued their success in the British Schools Small-bore Rifle Association (BSSRA) Leagues and Championships this year. In the Spring BSSRA League, Alasdair, Charlotte Renart (W), Xander, and Louis won division winner colours in the B Team Section 1 Division 5, alongside Dylan, Charlotte, Xander, and Louis in the C Team Section 2 Division 4. This is the first time three pupils have won colours in two different sections! In the Summer League, Alfie, Louis, Dylan, Alasdair, and Ayah all won colours in the B Team Section 1 Division 3, as did Aubrey Lin (P), Emily Tillett (F), Henry Walton (D), and Sam Warren (B) in the D Team Section 2 Division 4.

In the BSSRA national matches, our team of eight, consisting of Hermine, Kitty, Henry, Freddie, Dylan (the Top Shot), Charlotte, Xander, and Louis, won bronze medals. Hermine (A team), Freddie (C team), Henry, and Dylan also qualified to represent England (thus earning their ‘England Colours’) in the BSSRA National Finals against the other British nations. All the England teams won their matches, and England were triumphant overall.

In the BSSRA National Championships, Hermine and Kitty progressed through several rounds to the final of the Senior Championship, with Hermine placing fifth and Kitty 12th. Meanwhile, Xander won through to the finals of the National Junior Championships, finishing in 13th place.

Three of our fullbore team members have been selected for national cadet target rifle teams. Hermine and Freddie have been selected for the British Cadet Rifle Team (the Athelings), which would usually go to Canada in the summer to compete in the national finals there. Because, however, the Canadian cadet teams have not yet recovered momentum since Covid, the squad will instead leave on a shooting tour of the UK to compete against national teams in their open competitions. Charlotte has also been selected for the UK Cadet U17 Team, which will tour to Jersey in August to compete in the Jersey National Finals. We wish them good luck, smooth journeys and good shooting!

The School shooting team trained all CQ with their cadet target rifles for The CCF Schools Meeting (The Ashburton) in July. The School club target rifles managed an afternoon on the range at 1000 yards where all did very well, despite a brisk wind and pouring rain!

Yet again, the Charterhouse CCF Shooting Team stayed in the Dark Horse Clubhouse, a converted railway sleeper carriage at the old Bisley Camp railway station. Due to a last-minute dropout, we only had a team of eight, consisting of Hermine as Captain, Freddie as Vice-Captain, Alfie, Henry, Louis, Charlotte, Xander, and Alasdair (in his first outing).

The team was coached Monday to Wednesday by Max SheridanOliver (P23), Mr Daniel Taylor, and Hermine and Freddie, who also coached the Ashburton eight in the final.

Some of our notable successes are listed below.

– Cadet 100 badges for the top 100 cadets at the meeting (out of 458 competitors) were awarded to Hermine, Freddie, Henry, Xander, Charlotte, and Alasdair.

– The RSM Milson Cup, The Regimental Challenge Trophy: 1st place.

– Babcock Trophy: 2nd place (Freddie, Hermine, Henry, and Charlotte).

– Devon Trophy: 2nd place (Hermine, Freddie, Xander, Henry, and Alasdair).

– Epsom Trophy: 3rd place.

– The School Staff Match: 1st place (2Lt D Taylor, RM CCF).

– Schools Hundred: 2nd place (Freddie).

– Old Elizabethan Can: 3rd place (Hermine).

– Grand Aggregate: 3rd place (Freddie).

– Ashburton (U16): 2nd place (Alasdair).

– Ashburton: 7th place (10th last year).

We really had an excellent meeting. The squad demonstrated brilliant teamwork and dedication throughout, and their hard work and training has paid off. This week was a pleasure for the cadets and staff alike.

Thanks are due to our SSI C/Sgt Wilson, Mr Taylor, Max SheridanOliver, and RQMS C Ridgers (from Surrey ACF) who have helped train and prepare the teams for all the competitions they have entered.

Hermine, Freddie, Charlotte, Henry, and Louis stayed on to compete in the NRA Imperial, and Alasdair stayed on to shoot the Cadet Imperial, despite just finishing The Schools Meeting and CCF Royal Marines camp the week before – three weeks in uniform! We have never had six current Carthusians staying on to do this, and we look forward to seeing what they will achieve.

VJ Burrell-Taylor MBE, Captain, Head of Shooting

British Schools Small-bore Rifle Association (BSSRA) medals

Hockey Overview

Charterhouse hockey is now well and truly on the map in one of the toughest circuits in England age group hockey. Our hockey programme continues to grow in the right direction, establishing itself as a competitive fixture across all age groups. This season, we proudly fielded 17 girls’ teams and 16 boys’ teams reflecting our commitment to develop young talent and promote the sport at all levels. We had a great year in the competitive England Hockey Cup and Plate competitions, where a few teams really embodied Carthusian values and were great ambassadors for the School.

Highlights

U15A Boys and Girls:

Both teams showed their skill and dedication by reaching the quarterfinals of the Independent Schools’ competition. This is a notable achievement, highlighting the teams’ strength in depth and all the hard work the players have put in with the help and support of the coaching staff.

U16A Boys:

This group of boys advanced to the National Tier 1 quarterfinals against tough opposition. Their performances showcased their potential and marked a milestone for our program.

Individual Achievements:

Ollie Gibson’s (S) skills and commitment earned him a place in the England U16 team. This is an amazing achievement and a testament to his commitment and hard work.

Ben Gibson (S), Tom Cowling (B), and Josh Towlerton (g):

These three players were involved in Guildford’s Talent Academy. The exposure to a higher level of hockey reflected all the hard work they put in throughout the season.

Our first-team girls played 13 matches, winning six games, drawing two and losing five. Our first-team boys played 10 matches, winning five, drawing two and losing three. The growth of our teams is an indication that our programme is on the right path. Our players’ achievements, as both teams and individuals, have laid a strong foundation upon which we hope to build further.

Girls’ Hockey

Throughout the 2023-24 season, we have seen some excellent performances from every member in the squad, and our progression throughout the hockey Quarter has been sensational.

One of the squad’s most notable performances was against Gordon’s School, against whom we suffered a tough loss last season. However, this year we demonstrated our progress by drawing the game 1-1. This result reflects the hard work and dedication each team member put in throughout the season. This could not have been accomplished without the consistent and encouraging support of Mr Ellis-Woodley, who has supported each member of the squad throughout the year. This match was a lovely way to finish off this year of Hockey for the 1st XI Squad, setting Charterhouse in good stead for next year’s season.

Individually, Alix Mourgue D’algue (N) demonstrated her flawless talent as a hockey player. She shone during our fixture against Wellington, making an excellent dribble down nearly the entirety of the pitch after a defensive short corner, and facing the goalkeeper one-on-one. She remained composed and flicked the ball into the back left corner. This was a great start to the match and an indication of her hard work at every training session.

Another notable performance was our match against Reed’s School where our defensive unit worked immaculately to ensure that we did not concede a single goal. Lottie McGibbon (C) led by example at the back, organising the defensive players throughout the multiple defensive short corners we endured, and effectively distributing the ball into the attacking half of the pitch, allowing us a spectacular 5-0 win, with some exceptional goals from Bea Leacock-Walsh (F), Maria Ariza Solans (W) and Louise De Heus (C).

Girls’ 1st XI Hockey

Boys’ Hockey

This year saw many brilliant performances in the 1st XI from pupils in four different year groups of the School.

A particularly memorable moment (of many) was one of the goals we scored. Our striker, Ryan O’Connor (D), had the ball at the top of the circle and scored a rocket of a goal. The ball landed straight in the top left corner, a backhand that could not have been placed any better, leaving the keeper with no chance to save it. The goal was good, but the celebrations from the sidelines topped it off.

The first fixture of the year against Cranleigh was a very memorable match. They are a team we have struggled to beat in recent years, but we made it tough for them, putting them to the test and keeping some of their better players quiet. We missed some chances early on, but the game was very even throughout. A late goal from Cranleigh meant a 2-1 loss for us, but it was definitely a performance of which the entire team should be proud. Having pushed the national runners up to the very last minute of the match reflects the current standard of Charterhouse hockey.

Another notable performance was our fixture against Churcher’s College. Unfortunately, they got better of us in the Cup, and knowing we should have done better, we were determined to bounce back in the block fixture against them which is exactly what we did. The game was close. We had a 2-1 lead heading into the final minutes, when a short corner was given in their favour. Facing the short corner in the dying seconds of the game was probably our worst nightmare, but Jack (our goalkeeper) stepped up. They executed a good corner and an excellent flick to the bottom left of the goal, but unfortunately for them, Jack made the save of the season, denying them an equalising goal. This left us with a well-deserved 2-1 win. This victory over Churcher’s demonstrated our resilience and the hard work we had put in throughout the season.

The 2YS ended their School hockey careers with a season of which they should be proud. I am sure that the near future will hold a great deal of success for Charterhouse.

Boys’ 1st XI Hockey

Inter-House Hockey

The skill level and quality of play throughout the inter-House hockey season was immense, a testament to all hockey-playing pupils. This year’s matches were exciting, fast-paced and played to an exceptional standard.

All inter-House matches were played in a fantastic manner, Carthusian values on display, with all Houses fielding a squad and giving it their all. All the teams must be complimented on the way they approached the tournament.

Girls’ inter-House winners: Fourths – Duckites

Removes – Weekites

Seniors – Chetwynd

Boys’ inter-House winners: Fourths – Saunderites

Removes – Gownboys (Cup) Robinites (Plate) Seniors – Daviesites (Cup) and Weekites (Plate)

Mr Ryan Coleman

Girl’s Netball

The 1st VII started strongly this season, winning the invitational preseason tournament in January.

The team had trained well on Monday evenings in OQ, already starting to gel as a team. With only three of the original team from last year, the squad was relatively inexperienced. Their motivational leader, Trinity De Lucy McKeeve (N), developed into her role as the weeks went on. Though quiet in the first tournament, by the end, Trinity was commanding the half time talks and leading the team confidently on the court. This was a very cohesive side by the end of the season, which is largely due to her skills in leadership on and off the court. Vice-Captain Izzy Ball (C) also played a huge role, with her dynamic warm-ups and fun nature, she was always there to raise spirits.

The season had ups and downs, though this amazing set of players managed to limit the number of ‘downs’ with their exceptional attitude. Most of our matches were very close. We did, however, suffer a sizeable defeat at the hands of Epsom, who had experience on their side. The loss gave us something to review and, from there, we went from strength to strength.

We took some excellent wins against Christ’s Hospital where Gabriella Porter (N) made an incredible debut; Tormead, where we dominated from the start; and St. Catherine’s, Bramley, 2nd VII.

The memorable games are those which could have gone either way. This year, our opponents had more experience than us and occasionally, wrong decisions led to some forced errors. This was especially true of our matches against Seaford College, Guildford High, and Wellington College. Everything had seemed to go our way, with fast play from Eliza Petricola (g), Izzy and Poppy Guise Tucker (C) in the centre third, and consistent shooting from Emily Sedgwick (Su), Clara Chetwood (C) and Alix Mourgue D'algue (N), but a couple of poor decisions would snatch the game away from us. We learned from those games, determined to come back stronger in the next matches.

The season ended in excellent style: Friday Night Lights saw us take on Cranleigh and Churcher’s College in the sports hall. In front of a large crowd of spectators, we played our best netball. We started slowly against Cranleigh, before some outstanding defensive work from the dynamic trio of Trinity, Beatrix Leacock Walsh (F) and Gabi won us some important steals. Emily then had an outstanding quarter, landing every shot. Unfortunately, we lost by three goals, but we were determined to improve and it ended up being a draw in the next match. It was goal for goal against Churcher’s, taking this unforgettable game to a draw. It was sad to end the game with the realisation that we were going to lose Trinity, Izzy and Poppy from the team, which had become a very tight unit of girls. These girls, however, are going to be the driving force behind OC Netball. I know they are never going to be far away from the Charterhouse courts.

It was extremely difficult to choose the Players of the Season. Miss Gordon-Martin and I went back and forth – it seemed like every player in this excellent team deserved an award!

Coach’s Player went to Beatrix Leacock-Walsh for her outstanding defensive play all season. She made endless interceptions, gave 100% in every game, prevented the shooters from taking easy shots, and was the driving force in the team to get the ball out of the defensive third.

Players’ Player went to Trinity de Lucy McKeeve, as voted by the team. Trinity has been an integral part of our team, a leader, and a defensive player who made shooting difficult for the opposition. Over these two years, Trinity has really developed as a player, and she should be very proud of how far she has come.

The Carthusian Award went to Eliza Petricola, a phenomenal player whose movement around the court is exceptional. She is a natural and knowledgeable player, and her ability to deliver a ball into the circle is always so accurate. We look forward to seeing her play next year.

Emily Sedgwick (Su) was named Most Improved Player, and she really deserves it. Not only did she impress with her determination to improve (putting up at least 100 shots a day), but also with her dedication to the team. When matches did not go her way, she would ensure that she practised over the weekend in preparation for the next match. At Friday Night Lights, she excelled, shooting consistently from all areas of the circle, a proud moment that shows hard work pays off.

I especially want to thank my fellow coach, Miss Gordon-Martin. Her enthusiasm, dedication, and (most of all) passion, contributes endlessly to the success of this team.

The future is very bright for netball at the School, and with role models like these girls, the 1st team will come back next season stronger than ever.

Mrs Nicola Edwards

“ The future is very bright for netball at the School, and with role models like these girls, the 1st team will come back next season stronger than ever.”

Netball Super League coaching class

Inter-House Netball

2YS Miranda Lewis Cup 1YS Jules Stapleton Cup

On this exciting afternoon, five Houses battled it out to take the trophy. Some good performances from all teams meant that each game was competitive. The afternoon saw several vital turnovers converted to goals, and with superb support from the sidelines, the tournament was a huge success. Chetwynd claimed the overall victory, despite some tough competition against Weekites and Northbrook.

Our 2YS inter-House netball tournament began on a frosty afternoon, but the sun was shining, and every girl turned up eager to play in their House colours. Chetwynd played Sutton first, starting well and scoring a few early goals. Some players had never tried Netball before, so with both teams helping each other’s teammates, laughter filled the courts. The game resulted in a strong win for Chetwynd, who went on to play Weekites. This was an evenly matched game, with both Houses desperate to win the trophy. Lily Bartley and Lottie McGibbon worked excellently together in the D, scoring Chetwynd their winning goals. The next game was Northbrook vs Chetwynd, which got off to a competitive start, and at half time, Northbrook were winning 3-0. After a motivating team talk, the Chetwynd team was determined to persevere in the second half. Poppy Guise Tucker, Sophie Bark-Jones, and Ginny Drocco excellently defended their D, and Chetwynd made a major comeback, ending in a 3-3 draw. The final game was Fletcherites vs Chetwynd in a battle to win the trophy. Chetwynd maintained their strong team spirit, supported on the sideline by Chetwynd pupils and staff alike. Nadia Probst and Izzy Ball worked the ball smoothly up and down the court, and Chetwynd took yet another win! Overall, Chetwynd managed to take home the trophy to the House cabinet after a day filled with laughter and excellent netball.

1st – Chetwynd

2nd – Northbrook

3rd – Weekites

4th – Fletcherites

5th – Sutton

Issy Ball (C)

The 1YS Inter-House netball tournament showcased an exceptional standard of play, which demonstrated the significant progress made by the entire year group since the arrival of new pupils in September. On a bitterly cold afternoon, despite the freezing temperatures, all participants arrived filled with excitement and lots of House spirit. Numerous competitive games were played between the different Houses, but the ultimate decider of the victorious House was the intense match between Northbrook and Chetwynd. While Northbrook fielded a strong defence, Chetwynd boasted two exceptionally skilled shooters. However, it was Northbrook who emerged triumphant in the end, seizing the coveted trophy and earning the title of this year’s 1YS winners. The day was filled with an abundance of enthusiasm from every House and will become a cherished memory. Undoubtedly, discussions about strategies for the upcoming year will already be underway!

1st – Northbrook

2nd – Chetwynd

3rd – Duckites

4th – Sutton

5th – Weekites

6th – Fletcherites

Lola Gorst (N)

Fifth Form Inter-House

The standard of netball in this year’s Fifths inter-House tournament showed the improvement every pupil has made. The afternoon was filled with determination, competition, smiles, and high-quality netball. Each House had strong teams who demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship. Ultimately, however, it came down to Sutton and Northbrook in the finals. Though Northbrook succeeded in taking home the trophy, all Houses should be commended for the effort they put in, and I’m sure they will be back for revenge next year! All in all, it was a successful event, with teams showing their talent, teamwork, and persistence. This was a great start to the season and bodes well for the future of netball at the School. Congratulations to Northbrook.

1st – Northbrook

2nd – Sutton

3rd – Chetwynd

4th – Weekites

5th – Fletcherites

Gabby Porter (N)

Yearling Inter-House

Despite some very close games in the early rounds, Duckites led from the front, winning all their matches, barring a draw with Fletcherites. Excellent leadership from Kotryna Miliute and reliable shooting from Lily Brown made them unstoppable. Violet Davatzis was also strong in attack with some excellent defending from Asya Tamhane, Isla Wates, Agnes Chester Davies and Grace Goddard. Centre court play was fast and furious with Heidi Walters and Amelia Bryan feeding the circle. Minami Koita was off injured but proved a great manager for the team.

1st – Duckites

2nd – Northbrook

3rd – Fletcherites

4th – Sutton

5th – Weekites

6th – Chetwynd

Removes Inter-House

Removes inter-House netball was an exciting and competitive tournament. Battling it out for those top positions and the much sought-after cup, the Houses would need determination and skill to win. A round-robin format saw Fletcherites, Northbrook and Sutton all with several wins. Crucial goals mattered, as the results might well have come down to goal difference. Fletcherites took the win this year and knocked Northbrook off the top spot.

1st – Fletcherites

2nd – Northbrook

3rd – Sutton

4th – Chetwynd

5th – Weekites

6th – Duckites

As a House, we are so proud to have won this tournament. At Charterhouse, everyone gets involved with House sport, regardless of ability, and everyone comes out of it having had a great time. The sun was shining on the Thursday afternoon, creating a cheerful atmosphere. Fletcherites managed to win four games and draw one against Sutton in a tough match. Overall, the entire Fletcherites team played very well, doing the House proud that afternoon with great interceptions, good movement across the court, excellent shots from the shooters, and a high level of energy. But what really stood out in all the teams was their House pride in every match.

Tilly Hogg (F) & Hebe Jones (F)

Senior House Netball

Five teams battled it out to be crowned Senior House Netball winners, and this year, Chetwynd were successful. They were a strong team, moving the ball down the court at speed and shooting consistently thanks to Clara Chetwood, Isabelle Ball and Lily Bartley. Some excellent interceptions from Poppy meant that, from the centre court, Poppy and Issy could feed the circle well. With three wins and one draw against Northbrook, the results went down to goal difference. However, some excellent shooting meant that Chetwynd took the win with a goal difference of 27 to Northbrook’s 20. This was a great tournament with a high standard of netball.

Chetwynd emerged as the victors in the highly anticipated Senior House Netball, which involved all six of the girls’ Houses. With each team determined to win, the matches were fiercely contested

Our team arrived on the netball courts, bigger and better than ever, with many girls from House either participating or coming to support. The entire squad was in high spirits as we warmed up, listening to motivating music. We sailed through our matches, with each goal and interception solidifying our lead. This was until we came to playing Northbrook, one of our biggest rivals who had also won all their matches. They were most definitely the team to beat. After ten minutes of hard work, it was a draw, however Chetwynd claimed the Cup on goal difference. Well done to everyone involved for making it a great afternoon.

1st – Chetwynd

2nd – Northbrook

3rd – Sutton

4th – Fletcherites

5th – Weekites

Chetwood (C)

Senior House Netball Plate

Five teams entered the Plate, and it was nice to see Duckites in the tournaments now that they have girls in their House. They were strong, led by the 1st VII centre Eliza Petricola. The Plate tournament was played to a high standard, and high-scoring matches meant that action in the circles was outstanding. With such fierce competition, the results were extremely close. It was going to come down to a battle between Chetwynd and Northbrook once again, but Chetwynd got the all-important draw with Duckites, thus ending with three wins and a draw. Senior House Netball is always a highlight of the netball calendar, and this year certainly did not disappoint.

1st – Chetwynd

2nd – Northbrook

3rd – Duckites

4th – Weekites

5th – Fletcherites

Chetwynd’s Report on Senior House Netball Plate

The Senior Girls’ Inter-House Netball tournament took place in LQ and saw plenty of pupils and staff coming along to support Chetwynd. Though the Plate competition involved several tough matches, Chetwynd won against Northbrook, Fletcherites and Weekites, and drew with Duckites 6-6.

Despite fierce competition, Chetwynd excelled, boasting a goal difference of over 15 against all other teams. The seven-a-side matches lasted 12 minutes, leaving the girls little time to score, but that did not stop them from giving their all.

Overall, the Chetwynd girls should be extremely proud of their efforts, securing the Plate and Cup on the same day. There was a lovely atmosphere on the day; thanks to everyone who came to support!

Issy Ball (C)

Clara

Freda Noble Cup & Plate for Under School House Netball

It has rained every Tuesday this season. Typical, then, that the Under School Inter-House Netball Tournament was booked for a Tuesday. In pretty miserable weather, the girls took to the courts, battling it out for both Cup and Plate. This year’s tournament was especially exciting, because it was the first year that all six girls’ Houses would compete against each other. The standard of Netball was high across the Removes and Fourths; it was just a shame that the weather was not on our side. In a very close match, Fletcherites (who dominated Under School netball this Quarter) and Northbrook battled it out. Sutton were also strong and the new girls’ House, Duckites, showed how cohesive they were. Duckites had won the Fourths trophy, but Fletcherites had won the Removes. It was tight overall, but Fletcherites won both the Cup and Plate for the first time ever. Well done to all the girls, as their progress this season was remarkable.

Results Freda Noble Cup

1st – Fletcherites

2nd – Northbrook

3rd – Sutton

4th – Duckites

5th – Weekites

6th – Chetwynd

Freda Noble Plate

1st – Fletcherites

2nd – Northbrook (went on goal difference +2)

3rd – Weekites (went on goal difference +1)

4th – Duckites (went on goal difference +4)

5th – Chetwynd (went on goal difference –2)

6th – Sutton

Despite the rain, Fletcherites played their best netball, winning all the matches in the Cup. Some great goals from Isla Duffield, Megan Webster, and Hebe Jones which helped us to win a close game against Weekites. In the Plate, we won most of our games and managed to keep the ball from the opponent’s D with help from our defenders Loli Barnes and Jasmin Hafez. Their efforts in defence were matched by Sophie Clarke’s shooting skills. We had a very fun afternoon, and everyone put in 100% effort.

Flo Ivey (F)

2024 Cricket Season

The season started in true English fashion with plenty of rain and cold conditions. However, when the cricket did start, there were plenty of excellent performances across the teams.

We managed to field three senior boys’ teams and two U16s – excellent numbers even despite examinations. Girls’ cricket continues to grow and the talent coming into the Fourths every year will only make our programme stronger in future years. The U15 girls have had an excellent run in the Surrey Cup, a tremendous achievement, and we wait to see who we play in the final. Wins over Tormead, Prior’s Field and Wimbledon High School in the semi-final made it a standout year.

Possibly the highlight of the year came on Carthusian Day when, for the first time, the girls took centre stage with a match on Maniacs against some recent leavers and local women players. The match was played in a tremendous spirit and the Charterhouse girls won the day after a tense end to the fixture.

The boys’ 1st XI had a mixed year, losing some very close matches against our biggest rivals. The Eton match will live long in our minds – we lost in near darkness by one wicket in the final over. The cold, wet and fading light only added to the drama. Excellent wins over Radley and

Wellington meant our Cowdrey Cup campaign finished mid-table as Harrow ran out winners again. Our girls’ teams have had great success also, winning 50% of their matches as they continue to improve.

We say goodbye to three stalwarts of the 1st XI this year. Luke Griffiths (g) has been outstanding since he walked through Carthusian doors, representing the Surrey 1st XI in the One-Day Cup and England U19s. Lucas Kher (W) and Harry Wood (G) have played four seasons of 1st XI cricket and have been integral members of the side. All three will be sorely missed and we wish them well.

We played 118 cricket matches in 2024, with a win percentage of 43%, which is better than recent years. Our girls have had the highest win percentage, but our boys’ U15Cs must also be commended for winning seven out of their ten matches this year, a tremendous achievement on a very tough circuit.

Once again, we have had several players represent their counties, Luke Griffiths, Ollie Gibson (S), Will Edwards (H) and

Violet Davatzis (g) with Surrey; Hope Horne (Su), Ollie Webster (D) and Megan Webster (F) with Hampshire; and Dominic Ortlepp-Atkins (R) with Sussex. We wish them all well as they push for higher honours outside School.

We also continued our prep school events. The boys’ U10 tournament was well attended and there was lots of talent on show. Arnold House ran out winners in an excellent final against Milbourne Lodge. The girls’ U9 tournament also saw record entries with Farleigh defeating Downsend in another close match. We also held our prep school masterclass day, where talented 10-year-olds attended to receive coaching from our staff before playing a match on Green.

Finally, a massive thank you from me goes to the cricket staff for all their hard work, energy and enthusiasm in a tricky Quarter. The grounds staff under Liam McKendry continue to produce outstanding pitches and practice facilities, and our catering staff perform miracles every week to feed the masses. We thank them all.

Mr Martin Bicknell

Surrey Cricket – Luke Griffiths (g)

Boys’ 1st XI Cricket

The results did not do us justice this season. The first half of the season was punctuated by good performances and nail-biting losses against Eton, Tonbridge and Brighton College, with too many extras ultimately proving costly. The performances against Radley, Wellington and Lord Wandsworth, however, were outstanding and showed what we could do when everything clicked. The second half of the season fizzled out as Luke Griffiths (g) injured his heel and the (un)availability of Senior players became an issue.

On paper, our batting line-up looked formidable. Lucas Kher (W) and Dominic Ortlepp-Atkins (R) formed an excellent opening partnership and often laid a solid foundation. At number three, Ollie Webster (D) improved as the season progressed, growing into the role and cementing his place. His 98 against Reed’s was the highlight of his year. He also improved with the ball, and his 5-21 against Harrow was an exceptional performance. The middle order of Luke Griffiths, Archie Eaton (D), Harry Wood (G) and Ollie Gibson (S) had firepower and skill. Griffiths’ two magnificent centuries (to go with his previous three from last year) made him the standout performer. The team will miss his talent as he leaves School. Eaton made a big impression in his first year. His handy knack of picking up wickets and scoring vital runs made him a great asset to the side. Now in his final year, Wood blossomed with the bat and took some useful wickets too. Gibson, a real talent with bat and ball, will get greater opportunities up the order next year and more overs as he ascends through the School. His innings against Radley stand as the shape of things to come.

The bowling was a real mixture. At times we looked a quality outfit – Griffiths, Luke Leavett-Shenley (R), Eaton, Gibson and George Colville (S) bowled very well at times – but we always tended to pick up too many extras, without which we might well have won those matches we lost. Griffiths, as ever, led from the front but injury restricted him at the start and the end of the season. Leavett-Shenley did not quite replicate his form from 2023, but will hope to finish next year with more consistency. Eaton was at times terrific, at times wayward. His haul of wickets was exceptional and his 7-6 against Lord Wandsworth will be remembered for years to come. Colville provided the most consistent spin option, a tough ask in his first year in the School, but he improved greatly and should be even better next year.

Match Reports

Stowe – Lost by 69 Runs

Our season began after a soggy build up and it showed with a very rusty performance, especially with the ball. Stowe, after being asked to bat, struggled in the seam-friendly conditions. A flurry of no balls and wides did not help us but we took regular wickets to keep the run rate down. However, the wheels fell off after lunch as the away side helped themselves to over 300. Batting proved difficult against the new ball, and it was not until Griffiths and Eaton got going that we looked more comfortable. Wood played a lovely cameo as Griffiths ploughed on to his excellent century. We fell well short, but the workout did us a lot of good.

Radley – Won by 196 Runs

The first Cowdrey Cup match of the season saw Radley visit us in bitterly cold conditions. After losing the toss, Kher and Ortlepp-Atkins made good progress, and a 50-run partnership set a good base. We stuttered along to 126-5 as we lost soft wickets, and the innings fell into the balance. An excellent Eaton-Gibson partnership rebuilt the innings before lunch. After the break came faultless cricket: Gibson found 70 off 53 balls, an incredible innings, and Eaton took 60 not out, playing the savvy cricket we were looking for. A score of 272 was an excellent effort. The Radley innings never got going. Griffiths took the first four, well supported by Leavett-Shenley, Eaton and Felix Le Vesconte (H). We kept them to a total of 76 all out – an excellent day’s work.

Tonbridge – Lost by 13 Runs

This was an excellent game of cricket that simply failed to go our way. After winning the toss, we bowled first and made early inroads through Griffiths and Leavett-Shenley. At 59-5, we were firmly on top, but a good partnership and a little laxity on our part saw Tonbridge post 211 all out. Eaton was the pick of our bowlers, taking another four wickets. In reply, the Tonbridge openers bowled with great discipline to prevent us from getting a fast start. We accumulated steadily, however, and at 25 overs and 70-1, we were in command. After tea, a combination of good bowling, a slow pitch and a soft ball made run scoring tough as they turned the screw. Losing regular wickets cost us momentum and, although Ortlepp-Atkins scored a good 65, no one else could really get going. We lost by just a few runs in the end.

Eton – Lost by 1 Wicket

Cricket can be cruel. Played in sporadically wintry conditions, this match was enthralling from start to finish. Put in to bat, we fell to 26-3 before Griffiths and Eaton batted with great skill to put up 100 before Eaton fell for 30. Griffiths made a magnificent century as others fell around him. Our 245 runs were a par score on a good pitch. We started poorly with the ball, and with the constant drizzle, we began to feel as though we were bowling with a bar

of soap. Eton looked to be in control, but a steady fall of wickets left the game in the balance in awful light and worse rain. With ten required and our last man in, anything was possible. With eight required off the final over, two outrageous scoops for four took the game away from us – the cruellest of conclusions.

Lord Wandsworth – Won by 8 Wickets

A tough week ended on a positive note as we beat Lord Wandsworth by 8 wickets. Winning the toss, we elected to bowl and initially struggled with our lines and lengths. The introduction of Archie Eaton rapidly changed the direction of travel as he skittled the top order with six wickets in an extraordinary spell before lunch. After a break, Eaton returned to take yet another, to end with 7-6 off 9 overs. After the loss of two early wickets, Kher and the belligerent Griffiths led us to victory, both scoring fifties.

Cranleigh – Lost by 8 Wickets

This was the first 20/20 match of the season and a disappointing day all round. On losing the toss, we were inserted onto the wicket and soon found ourselves in trouble as Griffiths was dismissed first ball. Despite Gibson striking well, we lost regular wickets as Cranleigh restricted us to 89 all out. We fought hard with the ball, but the visitors sauntered to a comfortable victory.

OCs – Lost by 60 Runs

The OCs clearly meant business as they brought a star-studded side for the annual 20/20 match. On batting first, they racked up an impressive 180 with Alex Gordon-Martin (V01) hitting 87. In reply, we had moments of brilliance, but the strength of the opposition was too great.

Brighton College – Lost by 14 Runs

Another game in the ‘if only’ category. The Brighton College team were very strong on paper and initially they dominated, getting to 90-1 before a 20-over combination of Colville and Gibson brought us back into the game. Colville’s 2-24 and Gibson’s 4-20 were both outstanding. A late flurry and 47 extras hurt us, but 186 was well within our grasp. A slow start with the bat against a strong attack meant this was going to take time, but at tea we were in a strong position. A proper schoolboy collapse after tea put us firmly on the back foot before Thomas Cowling (B) and Webster brought us right back into the game. Needing just 15 runs off 18 balls, but with one wicket left, we fell short and were left to rue missed opportunities.

Reed’s – Won by 41 Runs

Back to winning ways, we posted a comprehensive win against Reed’s. Batting first, Kher and Ortlepp-Atkins made steady progress before finding their range with a fine array of shots. Webster joined in as the scoring flowed on a perfect batting wicket. After Ortlepp-Atkins fell for a classy 57, Webster took over the attack before falling two short of a well-deserved century. Wood and Gibson took the score to 283 with a flurry of late boundaries. Reed’s never really got going and lost regular wickets before late partnerships took the score to 232. LeavettShenley and Colville were the pick of the bowlers.

Butterflies – Won by 119 Runs

A largely developmental team took on The Butterflies on a beautiful May Sunday. Harry Wood scored a magnificent century, aided by a fifty for Josh Allen (H), which saw Charterhouse post a huge score. Oli Ferry (D) then took four wickets with controlled spin as we ran out comfortable winners.

Reigate Grammar – Won by 41 Runs

We put on an excellent display against RGS Reigate in a 20/20 fixture. Batting first, runs came easily on a decent wicket as Griffiths and Gibson started well before Webster hit 50 in just 24 balls. Wood, playing his finest innings of the summer, smashed 65 off just 29 balls. Our score of 183 was impressive. After Colville removed the dangerous opener in the first over, Reigate barely threatened. Kher (2-15) and Colville (2-23) were the standout bowlers.

OCs – Won by 101 Runs

Rounding off a good week, we defeated the OCs by 101 runs. Kher and Ortlepp batted with flair to put up nearly a hundred before Webster continued his fine form. At 180-1, we had visions of a huge score. After Webster fell, the procession of Charterhouse batters felt almost charitable to our guests. A score off 250 all out left the game in the balance. Ortlepp’s 79 was his best score for the School. Needing to bowl well, we produced a very disciplined performance, with Eaton taking four wickets.

Bede’s – Lost by 7 Wickets

The first game back after Exeat ended in defeat at the hands of Bede’s. Batting first, we stuttered along, losing wickets regularly and limping to 114. We needed a great start and at 25-3, we were firmly in the game. However, a sparkling innings from the Bede’s number four capitalised on some poor bowling and fielding, and the game was gone in a flash.

Wellington – Won by 37 Runs

This match turned into a fine win over a strong Wellington side, but still had its fair share of drama. Batting first, we found our feet after a slow start as Webster and Griffiths started to assert themselves and the runs flowed. Eaton played a fine innings to reach 50, a good foil for Griffiths with 69. Late cameos from Cowling and Zachary Kirton (H) took the score to 278. All looked good as we took regular wickets and Eaton quickly picked up four quickly with another fine spell. However, at 120-6 and feeling confident, we took our foot off the gas and allowed Wellington back in the game. With just 65 needed off 12 overs we finally rediscovered our fight as Leavett-Shenley and Colville took us to victory by 37 runs.

MCC – Lost by 69 Runs

The MCC brought a very strong side. Initially, we had the best of the match as Eaton took early wickets and we kept them under control. The depth of the MCC batting then proved to be our undoing as they took the game away from us, despite our best efforts. We started slowly with the bat until Webster and Eaton

unleashed a flurry of shots to put our visitors on the back foot. However, once removed, we lost a string of wickets and MCC ran out easy winners.

Harrow – Lost by 52 Runs

For large parts of this match, we competed very well. Ollie Webster led the way with the ball, taking five wickets, and Tom Peterken (W) chipped in with three wickets of his own. The total of 255 all out was a very creditable performance against a top batting line-up. Despite the loss of two early wickets, Eaton and Ortlepp-Atkins took the game on and scored freely, and at 154-2 in 30 overs we were in the box seat. However, when Ortlepp-Atkins went, the brakes were applied and the pressure increased. A lack of experience in our middle order, Griffiths and Gibson missing, translated into a Carthusian struggle. A collapse ensued.

Hurst – Lost by 5 Wickets

Another game of ‘what ifs’. Only batting 39 overs in the first innings of a match does not generally bode well, and our total of 197 was always going to be under par. Plenty got starts, but we lacked a ruthlessness to take the game away from Hurst. Once Henry Rogers (fresh off 90 for Sussex 2nd XI) got into his stride, the game moved quickly. After his dismissal, we fought hard, but this was to be another game that slipped from our grasp.

Westminster – Lost by 5 Wickets

A much-changed side went to Westminster and ran into a very good outfit. After winning the toss, we struggled in the face of some excellent bowling. Losing regular wickets, we were indebted to Felix Le Vesconte with 31 not out to get us to 127 all out. Our bowling lacked the discipline of Westminster and they ran out comfortable winners by 5 wickets.

St Andrew’s (SA) – Lost by 158 Runs

With several players unavailable, we suffered a heavy loss to St Andrew’s on tour from South Africa. Batting first, our visitors got off to a steady start before the runs began to flow. We stuck at it well but the 245 posted in 40 overs was always going to be tough with our inexperienced line up. Not a day to remember with the bat. We were bowled out for 87.

Cranleigh – Lost by 10 Wickets

The annual two-day match saw us inserted on a tricky pitch and we struggled to get going. Wickets fell regularly and it was only Wood with 35 and Cowling with 41 not out who led us to 161 all out. Cranleigh went in to bat and ended on 272, a big lead after the first day. Day two started poorly and at 23-4, the game seemed to be as good as over, but in Gibson and Allen we showed great character to build an innings and stay in the game. Once they fell, Gibson for 69 and Allen for 51, we were eventually bowled out for 205. Chasing just 93, Cranleigh ran out comfortable winners, despite conceding a couple of early wickets.

Mr Martin Bicknell

AVERAGES Batting

Bowling

Boys’ Cape Town Tour

After a five-year hiatus, we embarked on our first cricket tour with 28 boys and four staff.

The plan was to field two Carthusian sides on the same day against different opposition, often at the same school. We knew the cricket was going to be tough – coming out of our cold winter to play against the best schools in South Africa was a daunting prospect, but it was a great opportunity for the boys to see what they could achieve.

Once we landed, we headed to Bishops Diocesan College for a warmup and fielding practice so that the boys could acclimatise to the heat and strong sun. Their efforts were commendable, and spirits were high.

The first matches took place at Wynberg, where our lack of outdoor practice showed as we struggled with the bat and ball in both matches. It was, however, a good day out against two strong sides, Junior and Senior. We were hosted very well, and the games were played in excellent spirits. Unfortunately, sickness took down several players and staff, complicating the next matches. The boys fought hard under searing heat but lost out again.

On our rest day, we took the opportunity to climb Table Mountain and spend some time at the V&A Waterfront, where the Pound-Rand exchange rate was welcomed by boys and staff alike. Everyone’s health improved, as did the consumption of ice cream.

The next set of matches saw the Senior team take a much-needed win against Pinelands, in which excellent performances from Archie Eaton (D) and Ollie Webster (D) got us over the line. In the Junior match, we lost a thriller against Bishops by just one wicket.

At Rondebosch, the standard of cricket is extraordinarily high. The Seniors had a tough day but fought hard with the ball, Eaton again showing his class. On the upper field, the Juniors encountered an excellent side, and a heavy defeat followed. A game of touch rugby followed the cricket matches, and it was a delight to see the boys mingling and getting on so well. The final matches took us back to Bishops where we competed well – Luke Griffiths (g) and Ollie Webster put on the partnership of the tour in a losing cause.

Throughout the tour, the boys were a credit to the School. We were warmly greeted everywhere we went, and left with brilliant experiences and very favourable comments about our behaviour.

I would like to thank Andrew Russell, our tour organiser, for assisting on this memorable trip. Our staff (Chris Sandbach, Ryan Colman and Callum Sibley) did sterling work, making sure everything ran smoothly. We look forward to our next tour!

Mr Martin Bicknell

Girls’ 1st XI Cricket

The girls’ 1st XI had a positive season all round with some great wins and some tight matches to highlight both our strengths and areas in which we can improve.

The team had a perfect season starter with a 44-run victory over KES Witley where Violet Davatzis (g) scored a magnificent 61 to give Charterhouse 140-2 after 20 overs. This was then reinforced by a tight bowling attack from Megan Webster (F), Holly Hurd (N) and Amalia White (C). Ophelia Darling (C) skippered the girls for the season and was elated with a season-opening victory.

The Cup run came to an early close against St George’s Weybridge with the match being called off due to rain and giving them a bye to the next round due to conflicting schedules. Game three resulted in a tough loss to Emanuel School by 6 wickets in poor conditions with rain coming down on Maniacs. Highlights included Megan Webster scoring 21 not out with the bat and Amalia White taking two wickets with the ball.

Game four saw the squad take on St John’s Leatherhead where a first innings total of 148-4 put St John’s in a really dominant position going into the second innings. Megan Webster put together a solid foundation of 29 with the bat, but after 20 overs, only 87 runs were scored and the girls reflected that a lack of concentration and discipline in the middle period of the game let St John’s take over the game.

Game five, played away at Reed’s, was the highlight of the season. A huge partnership between Hope Horne (Su) and Violet Davatzis of 80 put Charterhouse in a dominant position of 125 -1 after 20 overs. This had to be backed up with a strong fielding performance to claim victory, and that is precisely what the girls delivered. A three-wicket haul for Megan Webster, two for Darcey Rees (W) and one for Holly Hurd and Ayah Chehab (Su) brought a 13-run victory and a sure sign that the girls’ cricket programme is gathering momentum.

Carthusian Day is an important occasion for the School, and the boys’ 1st XI game against the OCs is always a highlight. However, this year also brought the first girls’ 1st XI game onto Maniacs against the OC women’s side. The game took place in the very epicentre of Carthusian Day with large crowds and picnics dotting the boundary. An opening innings of 99 was brought about by a good partnership of 50 by Megan Webster (F) and Lucy Davatzis (Su). Megan then followed this up with the ball, taking three great wickets and carrying Charterhouse to a 26-run victory in what was a wonderful afternoon’s cricket.

Our last game of the season was played away at Wellington College and saw a tough 7 wicket loss against a talented Wellington batting line up. Early wickets by Megan Webster gave some early hope of a possible breakthrough, but the deadlock could not be broken, and Wellington were quickly in control.

All-rounder Megan Webster must be commended for an excellent season. Despite joining the School this year, Megan rose to the challenge of Senior Cricket and shone from the front with both bat and ball. Credit also goes to bowler Amalia White, who found her rhythm and became foundational to the bowling attack, and all-rounder Violet Davatzis, who had multiple highlights with the ball and made a big difference in the field.

This season reflects that the girls’ cricket programme at Charterhouse is going from strength to strength. The team goes into the 24/25 season with great confidence, aiming to build on what was a very positive set of fixtures.

Mr Ben King

Boys’ Inter-House Cricket

Our inter-House cricket programme largely replicated 2023’s tournament, moving to six-a-side matches for the Seniors and eight-a-side for the Juniors.

In the Senior Competition, we had some tremendous matches leading up to the final, with Saunderites looking very strong. In the final itself, however, the Daviesites team (Luke Penney, Sam Watson, Ollie Webster, Ryan O’Connor, Zander and Oscar McCulloch) chased down their target with ease, winning their third consecutive match and proving too strong for Saunderites. The Juniors competed in a round-robin tournament on Carthusian Day, the top sides qualifying for the final, an excellent match in which Pageites ran out winners against Daviesites. In the girl’s inter-House competition, Sutton triumphed over Duckites in a very good final.

Mr Martin Bicknell

Girls’ Inter-House Tennis

Susanna Hunt Cup for Fourths Inter-House Tennis

This year, we changed the format of the Susanna Hunt Cup for Fourths Inter-House Tennis and played group stages for all Houses, subsequently filtering the tournament into Cup and Plate competitions. A knockout format worked well and meant we had several House pairs progressing to the later stages of the tournament.

In the Cup, the semi-final consisted of Grace Eynon and Alexa Peschkoff (both N), Marta Almansa and Stephanie Falck (both W), Suzanna Kovalev and Aggie Chester Davies (both g), and Naya Haddad and Lea Bodson (both F). After some outstanding tennis, the final between Weekites and Duckites saw Suzanna and Aggie take the win.

In the Plate, Naomi Friedlander and Sophia Benoit (both W) played Edith Gonder and Anoushka Haxworth (both N), and Emilia Dumas and Mia Wang (both Su) played Ginevra Secchi and Emilie Ferreira Palen (both W). In the final, Sutton’s Emilia and Mia took home the win against Weekites.

Alex Munns Cup for 1YS Inter-House Tennis

The 1YS have many fantastic tennis players and it is always a highly competitive tournament. In a round-robin format, each House battled it out to win the all-important trophy. Tension was high, matches were tight, and nerves forced several errors. Northbrook, however, kept their cool and played some good tennis. Well done to the Northbrook team (Izzy Goutkin-Smith, Lila Mitten, Sofia Vishnyak and Lena Stastny) who defeated reigning champions, Weekites!

1st – Northbrook

2nd – Weekites

3rd – Chetwynd

4th – Fletcherites

Julia Leatham Cup for Fifth Form Inter-House Tennis

This year, for the first time, each of the five girls’ Houses entered two teams into the Julia Leatham Cup for the Fifth Form. Competition ran high between Weekites, Fletcherites and Northbrook with several very close matches and a very high standard of play. Northbrook took the win with a strong team of Ksenia Dmitrieva, Anna Dmitrieva, Amber Black and Gemma Handley. They won all their matches and demonstrated great cohesion as a House.

1st – Northbrook

2nd – Fletcherites

3rd – Weekites

4th – Sutton

5th – Chetwynd

Silvesters Cup for Under School Singles Championship

In week nine of CQ, the highly popular and competitive Silvesters Cup for Fourths and Removes commenced. Those players who lost in the first round entered the Plate competition and that too was highly contested. Semifinals saw Issy Weaver (N) take on fellow Northbrook Fourth, Alexa Peschkoff, whilst Lexi Yuen (N) played Poppy Ivey (g). The final saw Issy and Lexi, usually doubles partners, competing as individuals. Congratulations to Issy Weaver who won the Silvesters Cup for the second year running.

In the Plate, Marta Almansa (W) played Lea Bodson (F), and Milly Thomassen (C) played Suzanna Kovalev (g). The final saw Milly and Marta battle it out, with Milly ultimately triumphing.

The Carthusian Society Cup for Removes Inter-House Tennis

Last year, Fourths Inter-House tennis was a great success, with many girls playing at a high level. This year, those same talented pupils are Removes, now making up the majority of the U15A and B teams. Northbrook again led the way with Lexi Yuen and Issy Weaver, who usually play in the School’s Senior teams, and Mine Iren and Poppy Reid, who play in the U15Bs. Consistency allowed them to control their matches and take the win, adding another tennis trophy to their cabinet.

1st – Northbrook

2nd – Weekites

3rd – Sutton

4th – Fletcherites

5th – Chetwynd

6th – Duckites

Martin Sterio Cup for Under School Inter-House Doubles

The Under School Inter-House Doubles Cup is a great way to finish off a busy CQ on the last Saturday of Quarter. All Houses played each other in a Fast4 round-robin format. This CQ the Under School have had a very successful season, so it was going to be hard to pick three pairs for each House. The day was highly competitive, and, this year, newcomers Duckites seemed to be strong contenders. The early rounds showed that it was going to be a close competition between Duckites, Weekites and Fletcherites. Going into the last round, Duckites and Weekites were tied, so their respective matches against Fletcherites and Sutton would be crucial in determining the overall winner. In the end, the results were tied on matches won, so the winner was determined by the number of games won. Duckites won 47 to Weekites’ 44. This was an excellent display of tennis, and the girls should be proud of the progress they have made this Quarter.

1st – Duckites

2nd – Weekites

3rd – Fletcherites

4th – Chetwynd

5th – Northbrook

6th – Sutton

Faye Dalby Cup for Senior Inter-House Doubles

The Faye Dalby Cup was held early in CQ so that all girls could play unaffected by exams. This was the first time we had six Houses playing in the tournament, with Duckites as the new entry. The first pair tournament was close, with Northbrook and Chetwynd winning most of the games. The second pair tournament was equally close with Northbrook, Sutton and Chetwynd in close contention. The tournament played host to some strong pairings, especially Northbrook’s Anna (Dmitrieva) and Ksenia Dmitrieva, and Fleur Hinchcliffe and Izzy GoutkinSmith, and Chetwynd’s Clara Chetwood and Louise de Heus, and Poppy Currill and Florence Rattray. These two Houses took the top two places, and, this year, Northbrook won with a total of 50 points, an excellent achievement.

1st – Northbrook

2nd – Chetwynd

3rd – Sutton

4th – Weekites

5th – Fletcherites

6th – Duckites

Victoria Foulsham Cup for Under School Doubles Championship

This year, 16 pairs took part in the Victoria Foulsham Cup for Under School Doubles. Girls had the chance to select their own partner and then battle it out in the group stages to enter either the Cup or the Plate competition. In the Cup, the semi-finalists were two Northbrook pairs, Alexa Peschkoff and Mine Iren, and Lexi Yuen and Issy Weaver. Lexi and Issy were crowned winners.

In the Plate, Johanna Pohla and Flora Jakobson (both W) beat Alix Edgar (F) and Emma Hewitt (Su) to play Nicole Nadel and Ariana Artinian (both C) in the final. They got their place by beating Isla Gilmore and Allegra Bunting (both W). After an exciting final, Johanna and Flora emerged victorious.

Tony Williams Trophy Senior Singles Championship

This championship is always one of the highlights of the Senior girls’ tennis calendar and this year was no different. With 20 girls competing for the highly prized trophy, the standard of tennis was up there with Wimbledon! Some surprising early departures meant that the Cup semi-finals saw Ksenia Dmitrieva play Izzy Goutkin-Smith (both N), with Ksenia taking the win, and Baye Hoctor-Duncan (C) and Anna Dmitrieva (N). Anna progressed to the final, which was now set to be a repeat of last year’s match up. This year was Anna’s year – she beat her sister, Ksenia, to win the Tony Williams Trophy.

In the Plate semi-final, Flo Rattray (C) knocked out Fleur Hinchcliffe (N) and Clara Chetwood (C) beat Anou Reiser (F). An exciting final saw Flo take the Plate victory.

Equestrian

The pinnacle of the National Schools equestrian calendar is the National Championships held in October in Buckinghamshire. Riders from across the country gathered to compete, with the aim to be crowned a NSEA National Schools Champion.

Two Charterhouse equestrians qualified to represent the School – Elodie Ashby-Rudd (C) and Georgia Stephens (N23). Elodie shared this report:

After a successful season competing on behalf of Charterhouse, Georgia and I qualified for the National Schools Championships at Addington. It was a fantastic experience – meeting people from across the UK who shared the same passion. My 1m Show Jumping class took place late in the afternoon. After walking the course, it was time to get ready... a thorough warm up and we were on. It was a challenging technical course with a tough time limit. An unlucky pole resulted in a 5th place in the class. It was great to be able to share the experience with Georgia, who did really well to come 3rd in the 1m Combined Training and 8th in the Dressage. I was really pleased to represent the School in another sport.

Georgia Stephens (N23)

Elodie Ashby-Rudd (C)

Water Polo

Swimming

This year, I had the pleasure of coaching water polo at Charterhouse.

It was a delight to see ever-increasing turnouts and camaraderie amongst teammates as the year progressed, as well as the exciting final runs and results that came from such improvements. The players remained determined through a few difficult losses in OQ as they adapted to a new style of polo, but soon found their stride and came back to beat the very teams to whom they had lost previously. One such game saw a huge comeback win against St Paul’s (6-5 win, a drastic improvement on our previous 2-9 defeat), a crucial step in qualifying for the U18 National Plate final for the first time in years. The boys approached the final with great resolve, ultimately placing 6th overall after a hard draw and with key players missing.

Inter-House water polo has historically been the largest water polo event of the year, bringing out passion and fierce competition in pupils, often surpassing that of external fixtures. The U18 tournament saw a confident victory from Hodgsonites; first team captain Nero Jones (H) achieved retribution after narrowly losing to co-captain Jack Tenenbaum’s (D) in a penalty shootout the previous year. Robinites emerged triumphant in the U16 and Yearling age groups, taking both trophies from the previous title holders, Gownboys. The U16 team cruised to a very convincing win, beating each opponent comfortably on their way to the final. As for the Fourths, two exciting Robinite water polo prospects, Maximilian Colonius Xavier and Henry Heilpern, helped by the enthusiastic management of experienced player Pasha Keray, were crucial in the defeat of Bodeites in the final. It was also fantastic to see increased participation from the girls' Houses during the Junior House water polo. Girls from Duckites and Sutton put up a strong effort against Daviesites, despite having little to no prior water polo experience, and I hope they return to games and training next year to support the U16 mixed team in the national schools competition.

Although I am unfortunately leaving and will no longer be a part of the development of the players, I know they are in good hands with my successor, Clement Toussant , who will continue to help them flourish. For some, this year was their last opportunity to represent the School after many years of impressive service to the first team. To these boys, namely Jack Tenenbaum, Nero Jones, Ottaviano Fezia (H), Vladimir Dmitriev (V), and Giorgio Rodia (S), I wish all the best in your future endeavors. As for those who are staying on, I hope you all continue to grow as individuals, as a team, and maintain your enthusiasm for water polo.

Mr Max Nugent

A largely Junior swimming team has had some fantastic achievements since September, showing great promise for representing Charterhouse in years to come.

We made the finals of both the prestigious Bath Cup at the Olympic Pool and the Schools Swimming Super League, the South of England’s largest school swimming league. Confidence came from the mixed U18 victory over rival Bradfield early in the year, with exceptional swims from Ella Fox (F), Michael Logothetis (V), and captain Timothy Tso (V). The swimmers also finally defeated the OCs in the annual competition against School alumni in a nail-biting contest that came down to the final relay

The success this year in home and away fixtures and hosted competitions, such as IAPS and the prep school galas, would not have been possible without the help of the sports staff and the swimming beaks. Their expertise and willingness to help out wherever needed is crucial to the smooth running of galas and so to the pupils’ enjoyment of the sport; thank you to them.

Mr Max Nugent

Bath and Otter Cup

Early this year the Charterhouse swimming team travelled to the Olympic Pool to compete in the Bath and Otter Cup. This is a relay-only competition where schools enter their fastest four swimmers across all age groups in a medley and freestyle relay.

It was an amazing day out (with multiple PBs in both the girls’ and boys’ teams) which they will all remember for a long time. In particular, Timothy Tso, Holly Walters (g) and John Duan (D) delivered standout performances.

Mr Ben King

From Cairo to the Red Sea

An intrepid group of more than 20 Carthusians set off on the first Friday of Exeat for the first ever Theology, Philosophy and Ethics trip to Egypt, accompanied by Mr Begbie, Fr Clive, Miss Martin and Mrs Nelson. This was an expedition filled with history, religion, art, architecture, shawarma*, koshari**, relaxing swims and endless games of ‘Linkees’!

*Shawarma – an Arabic word thought to come from the Turkish çervirmek, meaning to rotate or spit-roast.

**Koshari – Egyptian street-food dish of rice, lentils and pasta topped with tomato sauce and fried onions.

“ The chance to see one of the world’s oldest and greatest civilisations was an experience I won’t forget. Egypt surpassed all expectations, and the absolute highlight of the trip was the day we completed a trek up Mount Sinai to see the incredible sunrise at dawn.”

Max Britz (P)

“ The trip was simply amazing, we travelled across three different cities, gaining more appreciation for just how astounding ancient Egypt truly was with each day. It was extraordinary to stand in front of the world-renowned Pyramids of Giza and to be fortunate enough to also see the mummies themselves which were once buried there.

The most memorable part of the trip itself was the indescribable experience of ascending Mount Sinai during the night. Bright stars were glowing in the sky as we then waited at the top for the sun’s rays to break through the clouds in the distance. It was simply phenomenal.”

Stasys Milius (g)

Arriving amidst the hustle and bustle of Cairo, the first stop was that most remarkable set of world heritage sites, the Pyramids of Giza. Taking in the Sphinx, tombs of Meresankh and Queen Hetepheres on the way, the group headed deep into the heart of the Pyramid of Menkaure before taking in the broad vista of this ancient landscape. From here, the group went back in time to the pyramids of Dashur and the first stone structure of its type in Saqqara, the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser. Behind the pyramid, everyone looked deep into the eyes of the Pharoah through two ancient viewing holes, whilst he gazed out beyond at the North Star for eternity.

Ancient Egypt was further brought to life by a visit to the remarkable National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation, where pupils came face to face with the Pharaohs themselves. From here, pupils then saw the highlights of Coptic Cairo (the Hanging Church, the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus), as well as some of the most beautiful mosques in the world, including the ninth century mosque of Ibn Tulun with its stunning minaret. This adventurous group of Carthusians also made sure they took in the richness of Egyptian culture by haggling with sellers in the Khan Al-Khalili market in central Cairo, with limited success!

Having seen the best of Cairo, the next stop was Luxor, a base for exploring the heart of Ancient Egypt. Straight off the flight from Cairo, a visit to the less well visited temples of Seti I at Abydos and Hathor in Dendera opened pupils’ eyes to the complexity of Egyptian mythology and religious practice. The next morning saw a sun-bathed visit to the vast site of Karnak and its famous hypostyle hall of columns. Guided by their ever-excitable teachers around this stunning sacred space (the largest temple complex in the world) will be an experience they are unlikely to forget in a hurry.

After some well-earned rest and relaxation, as well as a sunset stop at Luxor Temple, the group crossed over the Nile and to the Valley of the Kings. Carthusians delved deep into the tombs of the pharaohs, including those of Tutankhamun and Seti I. Pupils quickly got a sense of the vast wealth of archaeological sites in this part of Egypt, as they took in the nearby sites of Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple and Medinat Habu, which constitute only some of the many sites to visit on the West Bank of the Nile. After such a long and busy day, the group relaxed by travelling along the Nile in a traditional felucca as the sun set on another beautiful day in Luxor.

From here, the scene changed to biblical history as the group took off for the Sinai Peninsula. Arriving in Sharm El-Sheikh, with its somewhat different feel from the rest of Egypt, the team headed off deep into the night towards a site revered by all Abrahamic faiths, Mount Sinai. At Saint Catherine’s monastery at around 1am, the ascent began. Accompanied by two local Bedouin guides, pupils processed up this most holy mountain, reaching the summit at 5am. There they sat under handily rentable blankets from the resident Bedouin of Sinai, watching the stars in a crystal-clear sky. Gradually the sun rose, as the group witnessed the ongoing theatre of the heavens at one of the holiest sites on the planet.

Having had next to no sleep, the tired team headed straight, for some snorkelling in the Red Sea in a private boat. What a wonderful way to end a trip with such a rich array of experiences which will forever give these lucky Carthusians memories they will never forget.

Mr Mark Begbie

Hello from Valladolid

Postcard from Valladolid

On Thursday 7 December, an excited group of Fifths left the grey skies and drizzle of England behind and headed for sunny Spain. Alex Bose (G) shares his account of the trip.

“ We learned how to make traditional Spanish dishes like Paella and Spanish omelette... Even though some of our cooking skills were questionable, it was an experience to remember.”

We touched down at Madrid Airport and ironically were greeted with heavy rain. We were travelling onward to Valladolid, a medium-sized city to the Northwest of the capital. After a three-hour coach journey, we reached our hotel, the Felipe IV. We were immediately welcomed with dinner, which was a pleasant surprise, considering it was eleven o’clock at night!

We awoke early and after a hasty breakfast, departed for Salamanca, nicknamed Spain’s ‘golden city’. The view of the city through the wooded valleys was beautiful and became even better on account of the golden Spanish sun. Our tour guide showed us around the University of Salamanca. Originally founded in 1218 by King Alfonso X, it is the oldest university in the Hispanic world and is home to one of the first ever university libraries. Nowadays, it boasts over 30,000 students across its many colleges. We were shown a tiny frog on top of a skull on the façade at the entrance. It is said that any student who sees the ‘rana’ will have good fortune in their exams. How appropriate for us Fifths! One of the university’s most significant moments happened in the 15th century, when Christopher Columbus

made the case for his famous voyage to a council of geographers at the university. They were skeptical, but supported his voyage, believing that new territories would be discovered. How right they were. We also were shown the magnificent University Chapel, with its beautiful stained-glass windows and statues of important Christian figures. After the tour, we were given time for lunch and shopping in the city’s bustling markets.

The next day, we had our first experience of a Spanish school. It was interesting to be taught by someone who had spent their whole life living in Valladolid. The stories we were told were very entertaining. School was over by lunchtime, and after that we travelled to a local sports centre to try padel tennis, a different version of tennis involving thick, heavy rackets. We really enjoyed an afternoon of sport and returned to the hotel hungry and looking forward to what was planned next: dinner at a tapas bar in Valladolid.

On Sunday, we visited Madrid. We were shown around the old neighbourhoods, and a few of the city’s parks and open spaces. After an interesting morning, we were taken to the Bernabeu stadium, an

enormous facility that is home to Real Madrid. It is an impressive structure and the second biggest stadium in Spain. For those of us that like football, it was an invaluable opportunity to see the place in which history was made so many times over the years. After a walk through the stadium’s hall of trophies, we went back to our hotel and enjoyed dinner, and free time in the Plaza Mayor.

On Monday, we went back to Spanish school and had a cooking class in the afternoon. We learned how to make traditional Spanish dishes like Paella and Spanish omelette. At the end, we all tried the food we had made, and it is a shame no one took a photo of our faces; they would have been priceless! Even though some of our cooking skills were questionable, it was still a lovely afternoon and an experience to remember. After the workshop, groups of us ventured out into the town centre to do a “treasure hunt”. This involved, amongst other things, finding someone and asking them for their name and age in Spanish. Although this resulted in some awkward encounters, it was great practice for our Spanish.

Alcazar de Segovia castle

Tuesday started in much the same way as Monday, with Spanish classes in the morning, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, we visited the Valladolid Museo Patio Herreriano, a modern art gallery in the city centre. We were lucky enough to be given a tour and workshop by one of the museum’s curators. We looked at poignant adverts from the modern era, and designed our own. It was a chance to get creative, and it certainly helped that we were surrounded by masterpieces. Our wonderful workshop was followed by everyone’s favourite part of the day, a visit to a churros bar. The fragrance of thick chocolate sauce and cinnamon hung in the air and the churros were phenomenal!

Wednesday was our penultimate day in Valladolid. We started the day in the usual fashion, with Spanish classes, then lunch, then a trip to a shopping centre. It was a vast place, with an enormous Ikea and truly little else! In fact, every sign in every direction inside the mall seemed to lead inexorably to Ikea. For dinner, we went to a beautiful rustic restaurant on the outskirts of Valladolid. It was an eccentric, ramshackle collection of paintings and rickety tables inside,

and the old-world charm was palpable. In these beautiful surroundings, we were served the cuisine of which we had grown so fond: frittata, paella and Spanish mushrooms.

We were on the road early, en route to Segovia, where we would spend our final hours in Spain. The weather was perfect and afforded us a superb view of the majestic Roman aqueduct that welcomes visitors to Segovia and stands permanent vigil over its population. It was in Segovia that we were treated to our final and best guided tour. Our friendly guide showed us Segovia Cathedral, an imposing gothic structure that dates back to 1525. We also saw the Alcazar de Segovia castle, which inspired Walt Disney’s castle, made famous by his films and Disneyland. Inside the castle lay a treasure trove of suits of armour, perfectly preserved tapestries, and rooms that haven’t been touched for hundreds of years. It was one of the only opportunities in 21st century life to get away from the hustle and bustle and return to more extravagant times. The splendour of the ancient monarch’s bedrooms were bedecked in ornate tapestries and carpets, each bearing their own coat of arms. It was a true marvel for the eyes.

After our final group photo in front of Segovia’s famous aqueduct, we got onto the bus for the last time and headed, regretfully, for Madrid Airport and home. As we made our way through the airport, I said to a friend that I was positive that Spain had one more surprise for us. It had two. We were sauntering idly through duty free when, to our dismay, we heard the last call for our flight being announced. We thought we had a wealth of time! We all ran as fast as we could to secure our places on the plane. As we were finally taking off, Spain presented its last, and most beautiful gift to us all. The sunset in Madrid that evening was among the most mesmerising we had ever seen.

We will always remember the absolute phenomenon that was the Valladolid Trip 2023. All that remains is to say thank you to the teachers that gave up their Christmas holidays to shepherd 20 irksome teenagers from place to place, never once thinking about themselves. So, thank you, from all of us, to Ms Boggian, Dr Baugniet and Mr Garcia Encinas for giving us a school trip to remember.

Alex Bose (G)

Classics Trip to Greece

An animated group of more than 40 Carthusians set off on the first Friday of Exeat for the annual Classics trip, accompanied by Mrs Markham-Jones, Mr Branchflower, Mr Freeman, Miss Michail and Miss Hopkinson. The destination this year was Greece, starting in the historical capital Athens.

The group enjoyed an incredible 7-day adventure exploring ancient archaeological sites, inspiring museums and iconic monuments in Athens, Delphi, Pylos, Sparta and Tolo.

Gregorio Secchi (B) shared his experience at the Parthenon.

Finally, after a long, early morning walk, we stepped through the Propilaya and set our eyes on the Parthenon. As expected, we heard Mr Freeman’s voice pierce through the air calling for us, the “Sensation Seekers” to come and listen to what he had to say about the Parthenon. Listening to him we learnt about how the Parthenon was angled in such a way that you can see it all when you first set eyes on it. We learnt about the different scenes depicted on the outer metopes of the Parthenon and on the inside, on one side there was the battle between the

Lapiths and the Centaurs, the other side showed an amazonomachy (a battle with the Amazons), on the far end was Zeus giving Earth to Athena, and the nearest scene to us was the procession of the Panathenaic festival. Mr Freeman also talked about the boustrophedon (linking of time) of how the Parthenon was built, then destroyed by the Persians, then rebuilt again and then destroyed. Boustrophedon was a recurring theme throughout the whole trip, for example on the very first day, us “Sensation Seekers” learnt about the silver mine at Laurion which funded the Athenian fleet which defeated the Persians at Salamis. This silver mine was crucial for Athens’ golden age and part of the reason it was so grand.

Gregorio Secchi (B)

CCF Navy

For the first day of Activities Week, the Royal Navy cadets joined the Army and Marine cadets for a spot of paintballing near Crawley. Despite the warm temperatures, the cadets really got stuck in as the red and blue groups battled it out in the woods. Beaks (very wisely) steered clear of the melee!

Tuesday saw the Navy cadets go to Portsmouth for some offshore yacht sailing. We were on sailing yacht ‘Bellerophon’, a beautiful 50ft Hallberg-Rassy blue-water yacht, and although the light winds made for slow progress, the sky was blue, and the sun was warm as we made our way to Cowes on the Isle of Wight for lunch before returning to Portsmouth Harbour. The cadets quickly picked up helming and crewing duties, including raising and trimming the giant sails, alongside learning some new knots.

On Wednesday, we returned to Portsmouth to visit the Historic Naval Dockyard, and the cadets enjoyed their visits to the Mary Rose and HMS Victory, learning a lot about living conditions on older warships.

Finally, Thursday saw a combined tri-service competition on Lessington as all the CCF Fourths got to grips with first aid, command tasks, shuttle runs, tug of war, STEM challenges, dodgeball, and Marine Commando activities (thanks to the Royal Marine Commandos coming all the way from Taunton). Congratulations go to Group four for a strong win on the day.

Over their time in the woods, on the water, at museums, and at School, the cadets explored navigation, buoyage, weather, helming, ropework, and lots of other useful nautical knowledge (historic and current), all wrapped up in teamwork, problem solving and development of leadership skills. All had an excellent time and thoroughly enjoyed their first Activities Week at School.

Mr Chris Barraclough

Sailing Challenge

On Friday 1 March, CCF Navy section joined Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT) for an unbeatable sailing experience aboard their iconic 72ft ocean-going racing yachts.

Two yachts were involved, each crewed by pupils and staff and ably assisted by four of TSYT’s professional crew. Pupils helped with the running of the vessel including berthing, setting and stowing sails, helming, navigation, meteorology, cooking and cleaning.

After arriving at Gunwharf Quay in Portsmouth and getting to know the vessel and crew mates on Friday evening, the crews headed out into the Solent early Saturday morning for training. Overnight had brought heavy rains and winds but it had all blown through come Saturday morning, leaving the right amount of breeze with some sunshine leading to some excellent sailing, although the early March temperatures meant the conditions

were the epitome of bracing! After lunch afloat cooked by the pupils, the ‘racing’ began down towards Lymington on the edge of the New Forest, with yacht 1 proving the eventual winners (including acing the man overboard drill).

Saturday night was spent in a marina by the Royal Lymington Yacht Club where the pupils cooked dinner aboard and card games and quizzes followed.

Sunday saw very light winds meaning sailing was not possible; however, a sail hoist competition was narrowly won by yacht 2 before the yachts made their way back to Gunwharf Quay in much warmer conditions than the day before. Once back in Portsmouth, the yachts were put

to bed (sail stowing and cleaning) before certification ceremony and then returning to School in time for Homebill. The beaks and pupils would like to thank Tall Ships and also Mr Barraclough for attending and the seamless planning of the trip, and thanks also to Mr Ninham and Ms Curry for giving up their weekends too.

Charterhouse pupils involved were: Freddie Cowling (B); James Koch (S); Jack Barraclough (g); Tancredi Fiorilla Di Santa Croce (V); Shing Lim (V); Michael Logothetis (V); AJ Parkes (P); Daisy Clowes (F); Robyn Hender (N); Bea Hopson (W); Freddie Lonsdale (D); Stewart O’Neill (H); Harry Sutcliffe (L); George Sweeney (P).

OCYC RYS Sailing Regatta

The beaks and Carthusians would like to thank the Old Carthusian Yacht Club (OCYC) and the Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS) for again hosting a fantastic day of J70 yacht racing in the Solent on Sunday 23 June.

Glorious sunshine but very light winds were the order of the day as beaks and pupils made a 7am start for Southampton and onto Cowes, Isle of Wight. This year for the first time, Charterhouse were joined by Sevenoaks school for racing. For those unaware, Sevenoaks have a very strong reputation for sailing, but our boats entered the fray undaunted by this and buoyed by their ‘secret weapon’ in Hector Davies (Team GB Sailing – pictured).

Light winds delayed the start of racing considerably, but as the beating sun made an onshore breeze fill in, eventually racing got underway, and accompanied by the sounds of the Isle of Wight Music Festival echoing over the Solent, it was fair to say that Sevenoaks gave a masterclass in sailing racing, taking the top three spots in a field of seven boats! However, as always, the helms and skippers (OCs) were fantastically patient with crew members who lacked experience, and they also actively encouraged the more experienced sailors who wished to stretch their knowledge further.

We cannot thank the team at RYS enough for giving up many hours in planning this event and no doubt they got up even earlier than we did to prepare the yachts and the course; we are grateful for all you did for us, particularly David Aisher (S68) and Tim Miller (P83). Thanks also go to our Charterhouse pupils (Bea Hopson (W), Robyn Hender (N), Jack Barraclough (g),

Freddie Cowling (B), Alex Morawitz (S), Hector Davies (V), James Barraclough (g), Jasper Kenney (g) and Ginevra Secchi (W) without whom this event could not have run, especially their enthusiasm and ability to demolish cream teas and cucumber sandwiches back at the Squadron at the end of the day’s racing. Thanks to Mr Richard Ninham and Mrs Jean Curry for giving up their Sundays and helping the long day run so smoothly.

The plan is to return next year for a rematch against Sevenoaks to at least improve on this year’s results and any Carthusian (with or without experience) is welcome to participate.

Mr Chris Barraclough

CCF Summer Camp

The zenith of the CCF is Summer Camp, this year billed as Exercise Tiger Experience, hosted by HQSE at St Martin’s Plain Camp in Folkestone.

It had been ‘touch and go’ as to whether the camp would go ahead due to operational commitments at St Martin’s Plain – it was being used as one of the centres for the training of Ukrainian forces. In the end, the last-minute redesignation of the CCF camp to tented accommodation out on the training area made it all possible, but the cadets would need to forego the usual luxuries of indoor accommodation, feeding and ablutions for two-man sleeping tents, hot-box feeding in a large marquee and portable toilets and showers.

Thankfully, the cadets turned out to be stoic, open-minded individuals and worked together to ensure the less than favourable conditions were made as comfortable as possible. This year, Charterhouse cadets attended alongside their contemporaries from Broadwater School (our CCF Partnership, now in its second year) and everyone got on splendidly and worked seamlessly as a team throughout the week.

The first day saw us deployed immediately onto fieldcraft, where a deliberate ambush was set before the cadets carried out an assault on an ‘enemy’ force in open country and then a last operation to clear enemy entrenched in a building complex. Axe throwing and a survival stand at which cadets learned to make fire without the luxury of matches or a lighter made for entertaining changes of pace in an otherwise tactically demanding day. The command and control exhibited by the senior cadets was impressive and the regular troops conducting the training were highly complimentary of the cadets’ skills, drills, energy and tactical awareness.

The second day consisted of adventure training involving a combination of both wet and dry activities. Open kayaks, paddle-boarding and raft-building races were the order of day – not even the Contingent Commander was exempt as the Drill Sergeant managed to source a Wetsuit to fit! Archery, climbing and mountain biking were the dry activities, with the cadets confidently tackling obstacles on the mountain bike course, which was a good sign for the competition day at the end of the week.

Day three saw us at the ranges at Hythe on the south coast. Shooting is traditionally one of the strengths of the contingent, and the cadets fulfilled expectations. The team ran a series of Live Fire Marksmanship Practices with the cadets firing from different positions (prone, sitting, kneeling and from the fire-trench). At the end of the day, 19 out of 23 of our cadets were designated ‘marksman’ with the remaining four designated ‘trained shot’. The HQSE Summer Camp runs for four weeks; we were part of week two, and the Team Commander of the Training Team has let me know that no one before us or after us performed as well.

Day four saw us at St Martin’s Plain Camp itself, conducting several marked serials to prepare for the camp competition. We performed excellently on all including the ‘Escape Room’, the Dismounted Close Combat Trainer (DCCT), shotgun clay target and paintball close-quarters battle lanes.

The final day of camp was competition day in which each contingent must navigate and be assessed on a number of scored events. Some of the activities are individual, some paired, some as fours and some as a whole contingent and it is up to the cadets themselves to plan their attendance at each event utilising the skills of their team accordingly. The combined Charterhouse and Broadwater teams did excellently –although we did not emulate our 2022 winning performance on the drill square, we were crowned winners on the shooting, mountain biking and survival stands.

The final element before departure that day was parade and prizegiving. Along with the individual prizes for a range of activities over the week, Charterhouse and Broadwater were crowned ‘Camp Champions’ 2024 and the Senior Cadet (CSgt Alfie Smith, R) marched up to the presiding officer to receive the coveted glass shield, a proud moment for all the cadets, but also for the staff.

Despite the challenges of accommodation and weather (it was a particularly wet and windy week on the south coast), the cadets stepped up to the challenge admirably and forged new friendships

along the way. My thanks go out to them for their humour and good company over the week, but also to the SSI, CSgt Wilson, who performed a mammoth undertaking in reconstituting the equipment after Activity Week at the end of CQ, only to go immediately onto Summer Camp; he has my thanks for his superb efforts at ensuring the provision for the Contingent was so slick. Thanks too to 2Lt Cook and 2Lt Lennon (Broadwater), who worked similarly hard to ensure that this combined contingent had such an enjoyable, productive and triumphant week!

Major John Eastham

Duke of Edinburgh Award

It has been another incredibly busy and successful year for the Award. Numbers of participants continue to climb, which clearly indicates that our pupils are always up for a challenge. Regardless of level, each have shown perseverance, open-mindedness and the moral courage to put themselves forward and try something new.

One of the many things I really like about DofE, and the great outdoors is it has a habit of bringing out the best in people. People react very differently when under pressure and over the years I have found expeditions and outdoor trips highlight attributes such as kindness, leadership and empathy, especially during tough, wet and windy conditions. It is a great leveller and gives those who may struggle elsewhere in life, a time to shine.

Currently we have 142 pupils signed up for the Bronze Award, with 62 (at the time of writing) having already completed their Award, which is an amazing effort. Many more are close to completion and hopefully over the summer break those who are still waiting for reports will be able to achieve their goal.

As usual, training took place in OQ and LQ for the assessment expedition in March. Unfortunately, Mother Nature was a little unkind, and the weekend played out to be a very wet and chilly two-day assessment around the Surrey Hills. Paths were flooded and the ground soft and boggy, but in true Carthusian style, the pupils marched on, managing to successfully navigate themselves around their planned route, completing it in good time.

Congratulations to all involved, especially to our excellent Bronze Award Co-ordinator Miss Jennifer Michail for running a tight ship and Miss Antonia Jackson for helping many to fully achieve their award.

Bronze Silver

Removes is a busy year for DofE participants and leaders alike. At the start of OQ, we were not only continuing to encourage and support those who have yet to achieve their Bronze Award, but we were also preparing the previous year's Silver participants (now Fifths) for their assessment expedition in October.

Silver Award 2023

With 23 groups, this was the biggest expedition we had taken to the Brecon Beacons to date. The trip to the Beacons went well, and everyone was up for the challenge ahead. The weather over the 3-day expedition was mixed, but dry. The wind played a factor and made trekking across the top of the Black Mountains arduous at times, but all groups dug deep and did well to navigate themselves around some tricky sections. Congratulations goes to all participants for completing their expedition section and I look forward to seeing many of those involved progress to the Gold Award next year

Silver Award 2024

With last year’s Silver Award programme now complete, it was now time to move forward and start recruiting any Remove that wanted to progress to their Silver Award. From the 156 pupils who took on the Bronze Award challenge, 154 had managed to fully complete it. An amazing effort and many thanks to the wonderful Mrs Cathrina Hogg for her support in helping many to achieve this. What is even more astonishing is that 137 of those decided to sign up to do their Silver Award.

This year’s silver expedition training took place throughout CQ and is designed to complement the skills earned at bronze level Their training is focused more on practical based skills to try and help them put into practice the theory they had been taught.

Silver Practice Expedition

During Activities Week, all Removes spent Monday morning preparing, shopping and sorting kit for their 3-day practice expedition. This fully completed their expedition training programme.

From Tuesday to Thursday, the whole group then set off to complete their Silver practice expedition, walking around the beautiful Surrey Hills. Ironically, mother nature once again got involved and gave us the hottest day of the year. But to the credit of all involved, they took this in their stride and managed to battle through to the end. This was an incredible effort in some tricky conditions.

As you read this article, participants are currently working towards signing off some of their sections, with the aim to fully complete their Award after their assessment expedition in October. Massive thanks to the brilliant Mrs Abigail Higgins our Silver Co-ordinator and Mr Rich Castro for organising the Removes expedition.

Gold

For the 25 Second Year Specialists who successfully completed their Gold expedition last year, 19 have worked hard to fully complete their Award, with 4 more now only needing to complete the Residential section, which they all plan to do over the summer break. This is an amazing effort, especially considering they were all in their final year. A big well done to all, a true reflection of dedication, determination and drive.

The current First Year Specialists were offered two main activities for their Gold Award; trekking and paddling. For both parties, training takes place over all three Quarters, including a 2-day, outdoor first-aid course, resulting in all participants being qualified first-aiders for three years. This year we had the pleasure of working alongside Priors Field School, with three of their pupils joining one of our groups. The paddlers also worked towards achieving their Sea Kayak Touring Award before heading off for their final assessment expedition.

Practice Expedition

Trekkers

What many thought was myth or legend, is true. As you can see from the photographic evidence, there is indeed gold at the end of a rainbow. Granted, it is not the kind of gold that you may have expected, but this type of gold is worth so much more.

This gold is the one that can fight through diversity, push themselves both physically and even more impressively, mentally. This is the gold that, even though they may want to, never gives up. The gold that treks forward regardless of weather, wind, or thunderstorm. The type of gold that will reach the summit, regardless of how heavy their pack feels. This is the type of gold that is priceless. It cannot be bought, it cannot be traded, it must be earned and earn it they did. Even faced with some very tough and challenging moments, they kept smiling, laughing and sharing stories that kept them going. It was humbling to see such fine young men and women work together as a team over the 4-day expedition to ensure everyone made it through.

During May Exeat, 13 of the group headed off to the Lake District for their assessment expedition. We had the same pattern of weather we had during the practice. It was warmer, but grey and wet. Not what we had ordered. The sun did it’s best to hide behind the clouds, which at times hide those most impressive views. But as always, the groups trouped on, arriving at camp with smiles and laughter. We were all impressed with how buoyant they all were. Both groups did well to trek over some big peaks and navigate themselves successfully over all four days, finally arriving at their end point tired but jubilant.

As I write this article, I am still really gutted for those who should now be in Spain, trekking through the Pyrenees. Due to some bad luck and awful timing, Gatwick Airport was temporarily shut, which meant our flight was cancelled just as we were about to step onto the coach. Disaster indeed! However, not all was lost. After much discussion, all participants decided to go for Plan B, a trip to the Lake District, so they could still complete their Gold assessment and continue working towards achieving their Gold Award. I was so proud of them to make such a mature decision. It never ceases to amaze me what wonderful and resilient pupils we have at School. Massive thanks to all members of the Charterhouse DofE team, Mrs Pippa Nelson, Mr Rupert Massey, Mr Ewan Bramhall and Miss Jennifer Michael for their endless hours of support in making this all happen.

Mr Jim Freeman

Gold Trekking Assessment – Lake District

On Friday afternoon, the group were due to leave Charterhouse for Gatwick at 3.30pm, en route for the Spanish Pyrenees. At 3pm the flight was cancelled: but by 6.30pm an alternative expedition to the Lake District had been planned from a standing start. The group is to be commended for their resilience in making the most of this Plan B. This resilience was further tested on the expedition itself: the group endured appalling rain and wind for their wild camp at Sprinkling Tarn on Day Two, followed by the climb up to Windy Gap on Day Three, and thick fog on the tops east of Buttermere on their last day, which made navigation very tricky.

But the participants were rewarded with superb views of Buttermere and Derwent Water when they dipped below the cloud, and what started as a disparate group of individuals had gelled into a happy and co-operative team at the end. Their positivity about the experience (even including the weather) does them all major credit: the Duke would be proud of them.

Gold Paddling – Norway

“The day’s journey consisted of a paddle into the nearby Nordfjorden. The magnificent, lush green mountains provided an epic backdrop to a long day on the water.”

Paddlers

The paddlers headed off to the River Wye in the Brecon Beacons at the same time the trekkers headed off to Snowdonia. The weather leading up to the trip had been quite wet, so the water level and flow rate was a bit of a concern as they set off.

Upon arrival, the Wye wasn’t as bad as they thought, but day one was spent on the Canal, just to give the Wye 24 hours to drop that little bit more, which it did. The rest of the practice expedition went to plan as the two groups paddled from Hay-on-Wye to Monmouth over the four days. All really enjoyed their time out on the water and all the training they had done to date, both in Chichester Harbour and in the pool, had paid off. Now only a couple more sessions to go, before finally heading off to Norway for their assessment. Massive thanks for Miss Martin and Mr Branchflower of the Charterhouse DofE team, for their never-ending support and devotion to getting the participants up to speed. Also, a big shout out to Phil Smith of Fluid Adventures for training all our Gold paddlers to an extremely high standard.

Mr David Martucci

Gold Paddling Assessment – Norway

After an 11-hour journey, the paddlers arrived in sunny Hamn I Senja where they were set to launch for the first day of their expedition. Kitted out and kayaks eventually packed, the group departed for the fjords. The journey was unnervingly easy due to the benign conditions, with the group reaching their first campsite at Skaland with much of the afternoon to spare. An early dinner, followed by just a little bit of sunbathing, saw the group to the end of day one. Gauging when to stop for the day was made tricky by the omnipresence of the Norwegian midnight sun.

Day two, however, was another story.

Unzipping tents, the first sight that greeted us was the looming grey clouds, signalling a vastly different set of conditions to contend with for the day. We attempted to traverse from Skaland into the next fjord, but fierce winds compelled us to adapt our plan. The paddlers showed real grit and determination in shifting their route in favour of an afternoon of island hopping. We rounded off the afternoon at the island of Færøya, where a wild camp was set up and an early night was enjoyed by all.

Day three began with promise. Grey skies persisted but the wind levels returned to the low levels we saw on day three. The day’s journey consisted of a paddle into the nearby Nordfjorden. The magnificent, lush green mountains provided an epic backdrop to a long day on the water. Wild camping once again, the paddlers then prepared themselves for their remaining expedition day.

As if the skies were aware of our final day on the water, the paddlers woke to clear skies and hints of a sunny day ahead. After two days of wild camping, the group made the decision to return to Hamn to collect more water, before beginning their route. It was a day of island hopping, taking the time to enjoy the white beaches and the occasional sighting of a curious seal. A route around the choppy, exposed waters of Ertnøya gave the group the opportunity to show how far their paddling skills had developed, both individually and as a team. Unsurprisingly, upon returning to Hamn, all paddlers were eager for a well-earned delicious meal and an early night, ahead of a day of travelling home.

This is a paddling cohort who should be proud of what they have been able to achieve this year. They navigated some difficult conditions throughout their expedition, communicated maturely as a team, and demonstrated the skills they have spent the year honing. We could not have asked for more from them.

Charterhouse’s 2023-2024 DoE Gold paddlers: Friedrich Pleschiutschnig (V), Reeyan Shah (P), Max Awuma Hamilton (P), Freddie Cowling (B), Enzo Pierrat-Brichon (B), Slava Iakovlev (S), Giacomo Stevens (S), James Koch (S), Jasper Kenney (g), Stasys Milius (g).

Miss Hannah Martin

“ Without a doubt, I would say that the Mallory challenge was an experience I will not forget. I mainly attribute this to the fact that we all had to show great resilience (walking 50 miles over two days is no easy feat!), but we also got to commemorate George Mallory, a man of great courage who did not fear the great task of attempting to climb Mount Everest. Even though no one knows for sure whether he completed this summit, we do know that his will to pursue his love for climbing will always be admirable. Furthermore, Mallory taught at Charterhouse and was a student at Winchester, so this walk was also unique in the fact that two different schools came together. In conclusion, it was an honour to be part of the challenge, and it has inspired me always to aspire for more and follow my passions, just like Mallory did.”

Araoluwa Kola-Daisi (R)

Mallory Centenary Walk

Very rarely does something come along in which you simply must take part. Something special. Something that will never be repeated. Something that you know will make history. Something you know you would regret missing out on.

From out of the blue, that something arrived in the form of an email from Mrs Clare Talks of Winchester College. It was late January and Clare had sent me an email asking if I would like to do something to commemorate the life of George Mallory. My immediate thought was, ‘Er, yeah, next silly question!’

Of course, I was in, hook, line and sinker.

Mallory was a pupil at Winchester College, then went to Magdalene College, Cambridge to study History. After living in France, he returned in 1910 to become a History teacher at Charterhouse. While here he met his wife, Ruth, who lived in Godalming. George and Ruth had two daughters and a son: Francis Clare, Beridge Ruth and John.

Winchester and Charterhouse were now forever linked by this remarkable young man. Clare’s idea had stemmed largely from the fact that, on Saturday 8 June 2024, it would be exactly 100 years to the day that George Mallory and Andrew ‘Sandy’ Irvine both disappeared on the third attempt to reach the summit of Everest. As you may know, their disappearance has given rise to the long-standing speculation of whether or not the pair might – under a narrow set of assumptions – have reached the summit. Personally, I like to think he made it.

The plan was for a number of First Year Specialists to walk from Winchester College to Charterhouse over two days: a distance of just under 50 miles and over 1000m of ascent. Over the weeks and months that followed, the pieces all started to fit together. First, the weekend we chose was the 8-9 June, exactly 100 years to the day. Next, the route was planned and finalised. Then, we found out that the field we were going camp on used to be owned by OCs. Then, quite amazingly, Clare informed me that we were going to be joined by Mallory’s grandson, Stephen Mallory, who was flying in from South Africa to join us. The more I thought about it, the more I realised that this was fate, this was meant to happen.

So, after an early start on Saturday 8 June, six First Year Specialists set off to Winchester College. There we met 11 sixth formers from Winchester, accompanied by five Dons, and of course Stephen Mallory. We were now officially the Mallory Centenary Team. We went for breakfast in Hall, which was then followed by an Everest lecture by Mr Rattray outlining the life and times of Mallory leading up to the ill-fated expedition, and finally an Act of Commemoration in Old Cloister, led by

Filled with inspiring views of the crystal-clear River Itchen and the green Surrey downs; the presence of Mallory’s grandson, Stephen; and some healthy competition between Winchester and Charterhouse, the weekend provided an unforgettable adventure, far outside most people’s comfort zones. It also brought to light new sides to Dons that had never been revealed before, such as Mr Rattray’s rapid speed – he out-walked almost everyone else in the party! Ultimately, this was a great hike in memory of inspirational OW George Mallory and his courageous adventures. We would like to thank Mrs Talks of Winchester, Mr Martucci of Charterhouse, Mr Stephen Mallory and the many Dons and Beaks who came together to organise this special and memorable event.

August Deeming, a sixth form pupil at Winchester College

Reverend Storey, before setting out on the Mallory Centenary Walk. Mr Bramhall, Mr Brinkley and I were humbled at how welcome we were all made to feel. Even the pupils commented on how nice everyone was.

The Mallory Centenary Team set off trekking through the breathtaking countryside of Hampshire and Surrey which George Mallory had so loved. It was such a great feeling not only to be part of this historic occasion, but finally to be trekking after weeks of planning. Over the next two days, Carthusians and Wykehamists gelled, and we could see new friendships starting to form. It was clear to see that we were amongst some very impressive young men and women. Over the weekend, Miss Martin, Mr Freeman and Mrs Nelson all joined us to help support the Mallory Team as they neared their destination, Mallory’s plaque in South African Cloisters.

After some much-needed showers and a change of clothes, the Team all met in Oak for our Centenary meal. As usual Zhivko and the wonderful catering team did us proud and the occasion was a very fitting end to what was a most wonderful weekend.

Very well done to Theo Freeland (W), Araoluwa Kola-Daisi (R), Massimo Sevensma-Wells (g), and Toby Nash (g) and very many congratulations to Jasper Kenney (g) and Maria Ariza Solans (W), who not only took part in the 50-mile Endurance Challenge along with those above just two and a half weeks later, but have also gone on to complete their Gold Assessment expeditions the following week. It is obvious to me that each share some of the same passion for adventure, determination and drive for which Mallory was so well known.

I would also like to thank all the Dons at Winchester College for making this such an enjoyable experience and for making us feel so welcome. None of this, however, would have been possible without the wonderful Clare Talks. Thank you, Clare, for reaching out and making this a reality. Finally, I would also like to thank Stephen Mallory for taking the time to fly over and walk (and run) with us over the weekend. It was an honour to meet you both and be part of something so special.

Mr David Martucci

Societies & Events

St Andrew’s Ball

A small but delightful gathering was held in Hall on the evening of Saturday 2 December for the 27th annual St Andrew’s Ball. Pupils dressed in their finest, to enjoy an evening of Scottish Dancing reels.

Before attending a Scottish Dancing event there is always apprehension and an assumption that it will be uptight and awkward. After the first few reels you quickly become hooked. Pupils collected their dance cards and, on one of the coldest nights of the year, huddled by the radiators to book their partners. At 7.15pm they were joined by staff and guests. Great respect was shown to people wearing kilts and troos, particularly those in family tartan.

The reeling began at 7.30pm with Strip the Willow, the Dashing White Sergeant, and the Eightsome Reel. With a small group of Specialists, new to reeling, it was impressive how quickly they took to the dances. With smiles on their faces they set, turned, and weaved in and out to the wonderful tunes played by The George Buchanan Scottish Dance Band.

A light starter, main course buffet, and dessert were served to break up the dances, punctuated by the Duke of Perth and a brave attempt at Postie’s Jig.

We paused before an encore of the Eightsome Reel to remember the great Robert Bogdan (teacher of Geography, hockey coach and House tutor for forty years) and how he had started Scottish Dancing at Charterhouse and ran it for many successful years. The pupils attempted some particularly elegant stag dancing in his honour. After a progressive Gay Gordons, a flirty Hamilton House, and a very energetic Reel of the 51st, we finally gathered to sing Auld Lang Syne before going our separate ways. Fun was had by all.

Miss Louise Batty

“ It was the perfect way to end the year.”

Year in Library

Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight

3 Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear

451 by Ray Bradbury

Howarth

Holes by Louis Sachar

Of Us Is Lying by Karen McManus

Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

Holly Jackson

Joe Simpson

Trevor Noah

Ukraine Society

This has been a busy year for the Ukraine Society, with pupils engaged in various awareness-raising activities.

On the 80th Anniversary of D-Day History Beak Mr Andrew Brinkley and Misha Sokur (V) led a special chapel service. Prayers were shared in both Ukrainian and English.

Here is an excerpt from Misha's powerful sermon:

Recently it was two years since the start of the Ukraine / Russian war which started on 24 February 2022. As you will know, so many lives have been lost in this war. We can only imagine how many families have felt a terrible sadness. So many people have been killed or injured and so much property has been destroyed: cities, homes, schools, churches and industrial buildings. When this war is over it will take years, if not centuries, for relationships and physical damage to be rebuilt.

Before this war, my life was a lot like it is now. I had good friends and a lot of activities to do… my priorities in life were playing sports, spending time with my friends, spending time with my parents and my sisters. But since the war started my life has changed completely. I am lucky to have a place at Charterhouse, but a lot of my priorities have changed. My life seems more complicated now. My hometown of Nikopol is just 4km from a nuclear power station, so the town is targeted a lot and my parent's home has been damaged by artillery shells.

“Death is something that happens to others.” I think that is what people think when they study History or TPE. Death is just numbers in a book. But when you live in a country at war you see real people and friends dying. This makes me feel sad of course. Often, I feel guilty as many have died fighting for my country, but I am safe and can’t go and help my country. (Full text of the sermon is available in the news section on the School website.

During Artifex, the society organised two cultural events: first, we hosted Ukraine: The Price of Freedom, a photo-exhibition featuring the work of international award-winning photographers which is touring the UK. The exhibition documents the devastating conflict during the first year and a half of Russia’s full-scale invasion and had a powerful effect on all who visited it. We were honoured that the Mayor of Godalming opened the exhibition. Having already been on show in locations including the German Bundestag and the UK Parliament, the exhibition is planned to go on display at Oxford and Cambridge universities in the autumn. Artwork by Ukrainian pupils Anna Shapovalova (C) and Veronika Ahafonova (C), documenting their personal responses to the war in their homeland, was also on display.

Also, during Artifex, we organised a screening of 20 Days in Mariupol, the multi-award-winning documentary (including Winner of the 2023 Academy Award – Best Documentary Feature Film). This film by Pulitzer Prize-winning Ukrainian Journalist Mstyslav Chernov makes for difficult watching but we recommend it to all aged over 18 – a must-see chronicle of the reality of the war going on in Europe right now.

Mr Andrew Brinkley

Christian Union

The Christian Union enjoyed a year of record-breaking attendances, with the weekly meetings in Verites House Library frequently attracting over 50 pupils from across the year groups.

In OQ the talks addressed questions about Jesus, looking at Luke’s Gospel in particular, and we also had a very lively question panel one week. In LQ, we looked at challenges to Christianity, such as whether science has disproved the Bible, whether religion just causes problems, and how a loving God could allow suffering. In CQ, we looked at the difference that it makes when someone starts to follow Christ. As always, the annual BBQ at Artifex was a highlight, with almost 100 pupils gathered in beautiful evening sunshine to hear a very clear talk and to enjoy some excellent food. We look forward to meeting again next Quarter; as always, anyone is welcome.

Mr Edward Reid

by Louis Henkes (G)

Winning Wildlife

Our Biology team runs a termly Wildlife Photography Competition for pupils, with the winning entries added to the life displays in the department. The rules are simple: the photo must have been taken by a current Carthusian, in the year leading up to the competition date, and the title must include the full scientific name of one of the organisms included.

Winner: Urban Bee

Anthophora urbana

Runner-Up:

Golden Orb-Web Nephila pilipes by Felix Ward (V)

Runner-Up:

Chiroptera

The Upside-down Habits of (Pteropus seychellensis) a Fruit Bat (Seychelles) by Jan Michalski (V)

Winner: Gazing

Vulpes vulpes (Hyde Park) by Kinan Solh (L)

Prizes

OQ 2023 SPECIALISTS

SENIOR FOUNDATION SCHOLARS

Tianzong Cheng (H)

Nero Jones (H)

Alex Makelberge (V)

Jack Tenenbaum (D)

Jeremy West (B)

Edward Wilmouth (G)

HONORARY FOUNDATION SCHOLARS

Isla Armitage (F)

Francesca Baillieu (F)

Tatiana Barroso-Kosanovic (Su)

Aurora Borzi (C)

Stephen Cao (P)

Joshua Coates (G)

Menelik Haile Zegta (g)

Defne Onursal (F)

Olivia Pughe (N)

Minnie Sangnukoolchai (Su)

Sasha Schukken (Su)

Heidi Smith (W)

Felix Sulit Tarry (g)

Andrey Tolkushkin (W)

Timothy Tso (V)

2YS EPQ PRIZES

Isabelle Ball (C)

Niamh Bedford (Su)

Polina Gokhner (C)

Benedita Lowndes Marques (N)

Maya McFarlane (F)

Blessie Reyes (Su)

Darcey Stapleton (Su)

Lee Prize (EPQ on Environmental Sustainability)

Mehmet Iren (S)

2YS IBDP CAS PRIZES

Diana Gothong (Su)

Caton Hong (H)

Alexandra Oerlemans (Su)

IBDP LEARNER PROFILE PRIZES

Lara Babikova (F)

Nicolo Odolini (W)

Nadia Probst (C)

2YS ACADEMIC PROGRESS PRIZES

Keira Bansal (C)

Aliya Bakchieva (C)

Lily Bartley (C)

Ben Gibson (S)

Prince Leku (H)

Izzy Redgate (W)

Zaryl Ridzuan (W)

Nikita Tertychnyy (g)

Yusuf Qurashi (L)

Sam Watson (S)

Remy Mazurek (S)

1YS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT PRIZES

Win Akkaratatta (S)

Ella Chen (Su)

Layla Chen (C)

Flo Ivey (F)

Dora Liu (W)

Stasys Milius (g)

Adrian Ng (H)

Amelia Qian (F)

1YS ACADEMIC PROGRESS PRIZES

William Addison Smith (D)

Henry Cardozo (P)

Ladi Mayungbo (R)

Lena Stastny (N)

Liv Talbot Soye (C)

Thea Tuke (g)

CREATIVE ARTS COLOURS

Jack Guest-Gornall (R)

Stasys Milius (g)

Heidi Smith (W)

SPORTS COLOURS

BOYS’ FOOTBALL

Green – Full Colours 2YS

Diar Boranbayev (D) – re-awarded

Louis Hodgson (D)

AW Nwadike (g)

Ryan O’Connor (D)

Alex Weir (D) 1YS

Lucas Dyer (S)

Archie Eaton (D)

James Hubble (L)

Massimo Sevensma-Wells (g)

Grey – Half Colours 1YS

Thomas Brewster (1YS)

Sonny Parker (1YS)

GIRLS’ HOCKEY

Green – Full Colours 2YS

Izzy Ball (C)

Lottie McGibbon (C) 1YS

Maria Ariza Solans (W)

Fleur Hinchliffe (N)

Louise De Heus (C)

Grey – Half Colours 1YS

Clara Chetwood (C)

Charlotte Lucas (N)

Flo Ivey (F)

LACROSSE

Green – Full Colours 2YS

Lily Bartley (C) – re-awarded (2YS)

Jodie Orogun (W)

Trinity de Lucy McKeeve (N) 1YS

Poppy Currill (C)

Grey – Half Colours 2YS

Francesca Baillieu (F)

Georgina Baillieu (N)

Blessie Reyes (Su)

Ellie Kitt (W) 1YS

Alice Newman (C)

OQ 2023 UNDER SCHOOL

PIANO PRIZES

VSH Russell Prize (Open)

Claire Wang (Su)

VSH Russell Prize (Junior)

Oscar Bonnefoy (V)

FIFTHS ACADEMIC PROGRESS

PRIZES

Conrad Clarke (G)

Ksenia Dmitrieva (N)

Sophia Fulford (F)

Joseph Helmsley (G)

Jack Mcgibbon (P)

Violet Ollerhead (W)

Harry Shafran (S)

CREATIVE ARTS COLOURS

Freddie Armstrong (R)

Alison Barrable (W)

Christy Choy (F)

Eve Dailly (N)

Mimi Fowler (Su)

Jonty Hender (S)

Zoe Hood (W)

Eamon Lam (H)

Erica Li (C)

Gregorio Secchi (B)

Oliver Townsend (P)

Laura Wilmouth (Su)

BOYS’ FOOTBALL

Grey – Half Colours

Jack McGibbon (P)

Talal Al Shoaibi (L)

GIRLS’ HOCKEY

Grey – Half Colours

Fifths

Beatrix Leacock Walsh (F)

Alix Morgue D’algue (N)

Violet Ollerhead (W)

Removes

Tallulah Edwards (W)

LACROSSE

Grey – Half Colours

Emilia Ballard (Su)

Alison Barrable (W)

REMOVES ACADEMIC

ACHIEVEMENT PRIZES

Isabel Arnold (Su)

Ariana Artinian (C)

Toby Cartledge (G)

Leyla Chauhan (C)

Daisy Clowes (F)

Teresa Escondrillas Caro (W)

Mine Iren (N)

Coco Peng (C)

Emily Rong (Su)

REMOVES ACADEMIC PROGRESS PRIZES

Ayaan Bevan (G)

John Brotherton (G)

Wren Hoctor-Duncan (C)

William Ponnle (D)

Sholto Shiach (H)

LQ24 PRIZES SPECIALISTS

2YS ACADEMIC PROGRESS PRIZES

David Aneke (R)

Trinity De Lucy McKeeve (N)

Leonor Holst van Gogh (N)

Jemma Lewis (W)

AW Nwadike (g)

Rosalie Vaughan-Smith (N)

Alex Weir (D)

IBDP ACADEMIC PRIZES

Aurora Borzi (C)

Stephen Cao (P)

Diana Gothong (Su)

Caton Hong (H)

Defne Onursal (F)

Amara Sanyal (C)

1YS ATTITUDE TO LEARNING PRIZES

Lucy Chambers (F)

Suoxi Chen (Su)

Jude Demirkan (C)

Bella Isaacs (Su)

Leonardo Masella Taylor (G)

Viggo Terling (g)

1YS PROGRESS PRIZES

Thomas Brewster (S)

Archie Eaton (D)

Harry Ebbans (H)

Animesh Katti (S)

Michael Li (V)

Nikita Vishnyak (G)

ART PRIZES

Dean Prize (Figure/Portrait)

Niamh Bedford (Su)

Ehrman Prize (Design)

Anna Shapovalova (C)

Struan Robertson Prize (Painting)

Alessandra Barroso Kosanovic (Su)

Thomson Prize (Ceramics)

Bella Mockridge (F)

SPECIALISTS VERSE

SPEAKING PRIZES

French Native Speaker

Enzo Pierrat-Brichon (B)

German

Viggo Terling (g)

Spanish

Lexi Field (g)

Italian

Dora Liu (W)

Latin

Clover Bone (W)

MUSIC PRIZES

Concerto Prize (Strings)

Timothy Tso (V)

Antonia Butler Prize (Strings)

Caton Hong (H)

CREATIVE ARTS COLOURS

Louise de Heus (C)

Elvis E (R)

Lyra Guise-Tucker (C)

Bella Isaacs (Su)

SPECIAL FULL SPORTS COLOURS (RED)

For contribution to Charterhouse sport

Ben Gibson (S) (hockey)

Ryan O’Connor (D) (football and hockey)

Diar Boranbayev (D) (football and hockey)

Izzy Ball (C) (hockey and netball)

Trinity De Lucy McKeeve (N) (lacrosse and netball)

David Otegbola (D) (basketball)

Sebastian Dominguez Calva (W) (basketball)

Alex Makelberge (V) (climbing)

Remy Mazurek (S) (climbing)

Will Bishop (V) (fives)

Hermione Grindon (N) (shooting)

Freddie Cowling (B) (shooting)

Timothy Tso (V) (swimming)

Nero Jones (H) (water polo)

Jack Tenenbaum (D) (water polo)

FULL SPORTS COLOURS (GREEN)

Boys’ Hockey

Archie Eaton (D)

Luke Penney (D)

Jack Tenenbaum (D)

Andile Thabethe (D)

Josh Towlerton (g)

Guy van Oudtshoorn (V)

Sam Watson (S)

Girls’ Netball

Poppy Guise Tucker (C)

Eliza Petricola (g)

Girls’ Football

Sophia Xenitides (Su) (reawarded)

Samiha Chhatwal (N)

Benedita Lowndes Marques (N)

Badminton

Yubin Zhang (R)

Elwen Zhang (g)

Basketball

Robert Godley (H)

Matthew Godley (H)

Stasys Milius (g)

Climbing

Jasper Kenney (g)

Toby Morris (B)

Toby Nash (g)

Fives

Max Ongko (G)

Racquets

Charlie Raeside (W)

Shooting

Henry Cardozo (P)

Squash

Harry Wood (G)

Swimming

Cyprus Egloff-Curran (V)

Water Polo

Vladmir Dimitriev (V)

Ottaviano Fezia (H)

Giorgio Rodia (S)

HALF SPORTS COLOURS (GREY)

Boys’ Hockey

Jonathan Hay (W)

Jack Perei (g)

Girls’ Netball

Clara Chetwood (C)

Girls' Football

Leonor Holst Van Gogh (N)

Sophia Worthy (F)

Matilde Faure Walker (F)

Robyn Kelly (F)

Eliza Petricola (g)

Badminton

Denis Tkachev (H)

Stephen Cao (P)

Basketball

Irese Osazee (D)

Oscar Pauwels Romero (W)

Cross Country

Jago Brazier (R)

Jack Guest-Gornall (R)

Ara Kola-Daisi (R)

Jeremy West (B)

Fencing

Giovanni Fiorilla di Santa Croce (V)

Caton Hong (H)

Sven Sinnes (V)

Racquets

Charlie Bromley (H)

Alex Loder (G)

Squash

Rohan Chawla (V)

Zach Kirton (H)

Swimming

Kirsten Kam (W)

FIFTHS AND REMOVES

FIFTHS SUBJECT PRIZES

Art

Gabriela Badelon (W)

Biology

Lucas McLaren (V)

Chemistry

Mateo Dearth (D)

Classical Civilisation

Tom Newton (H)

Computer Science

Ellie Shiner (Su)

Drama

Holly Hurd (N)

Design Engineering

Sebastian Clowes (g)

English

Alison Barrable (W)

French

Laura Wilmouth (Su)

Geography

Alix Mourgue D'algue (N)

German

Harry Klosterfelde (P)

Greek

Mimi Fowler (Su)

History

Evie Read (F)

Latin

Josh Allen (H)

Maths

Kingston Tew (R)

Music

Christy Choy (F)

Physics

Ayah Chehab (Su)

Spanish

Vihaan Sharma (R)

Sports Science

Violet Ollerhead (W)

Textiles

Eva Valieva (F)

TPE

Bibi Falck (W)

FIFTHS PROGRESS PRIZES

Jonty Hender (S)

Isabella Lewis (C)

Jess Manches (N)

Prithvi Sahni (V)

Harry Smith (G)

Oli Webster (D)

ACADEMIC HALF COLOURS FOR FIFTHS

Gabriela Badelon (W)

Richard Brooks (V)

Beate Busck (W)

Selina Shen (F)

Matilda Taylor (Su)

Zara Thakrar (W)

Amalia White (C)

REMOVE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

PRIZES

Alasdair Dawnay (H)

Alexandra Hayward (W)

Robyn Hender (N)

Ruby McKinnon (N)

Jan Michalski (V)

AJ Parkes (P)

Sam Vause (B)

Emilia Wallace (F)

Issy Weaver (N)

REMOVE PROGRESS PRIZES

Rafe Ball (R)

Freya Dailly (N)

Slava Kim (P)

Misha Sokur (V)

Tom Walker-Jones (B)

CREATIVE ARTS COLOURS

Gabriela Badelon (W)

Eamon Lam (H)

Harry Smith (G)

Claire Wang (Su)

ART PRIZES

Baldwin Prize (Photography)

Zoe Hood (W)

Leech Prize (Drawing)

Freddie Leathers (g)

MUSIC PRIZES

Geoffrey Ford Prize (Junior Strings)

Dylan Kibble (R)

Wales Prize (Senior Woodwind)

Eamon Lam (H)

UNDER SCHOOL VERSE SPEAKING

PRIZES

German

Oscar Bonnefoy (V)

Latin

Oscar Bonnefoy (V)

Spanish

Freddie Armstrong (R)

FULL SPORTS COLOURS (GREEN)

Boys’ Hockey

Tom Cowling (B)

Girls’ Netball

Beatrix Leacock Walsh (F)

Fencing

Jamie-Ella Summers (Su)

HALF SPORTS COLOURS (GREY)

Boys’ Hockey

Humphrey Bown (P)

Ollie Gibson (S)

Girls’ Netball

Gabriella Porter (N)

Alix Morgue D’algue (N)

Emily Sedgwick (Su)

Girls’ Football

Holly Hurd (N)

Mine Iren (N)

Ellie Khasidy (Su)

Zara Thakrar (W)

Badminton

Danny Lee (P)

Basketball

Raymond Shi (G)

Fencing

Charlie Jorgeson (V)

Shooting

Louis Vaz Pinto (B)

Squash

Freddie Pilcher (B)

Humphrey Bown (P)

Max Wheatcroft (P)

Water Polo

Gregorio Secchi (B)

Pasha Keray (R)

FOURTHS

UNDER SCHOOL VERSE SPEAKING PRIZES

French

Johnny Reid (R)

Draper Prize (Intermediate Woodwind)

Jason Ying (B)

Carpenter Prize (Junior Woodwind)

Charlie McKee (V)

CARTHUSIAN DAY PRIZES

SECOND YEAR SPECIALIST ACADEMIC PRIZES

Art

Anna Shapovalova (C)

Business Management

Nadia Chan (F)

Classical Civilisation

Olivia Pughe (N)

Computer Science

Tatiana Barroso-Kosanovic (Su)

Design Engineering

Power Prize

Louis Jeffery (W)

Drama

Cassia Cox (F)

Economics

Beveridge Prize

Rohan Chawla (V)

English

Tennant Prize

Amara Sanyal (C)

Thackeray Prize

Ellie Kitt (W)

Geography

Wales Prize

Izzy Ball (C)

History

Balfour Melville Prize

Francesca Baillieu (F)

D R Thorpe Prize

Felix Sulit-Tarry (g)

Latin and Greek

Palamountain Prize

Ritvik Mekala (B)

SCIENCE

Biology

Defne Onursal (F)

Chemistry

Heidi Smith (W)

Physics

Guy van Oudtshoorn (V)

Mathematics

Stephen Cao (P)

Further Mathematics

Edward Wilmouth (G)

French

Aurora Borzi (C)

Spanish

Matthew Balogun (G)

Music

William Hammond (V)

Philosophy

Tony Huang (G)

Politics

Alexander Weir (D)

SUTTON PRIZES

For the most academically distinguished

pupils in the Second Year Specialists

Francesca Baillieu (F)

Tatiana Barroso-Kosanovic (Su)

Caton Hong (H)

Defne Onursal (F)

Guy van Oudtshoorn (V)

Heidi Smith (W)

Edward Wilmouth (G)

HARVARD BOOK PRIZE

The outstanding academic in the First Year Specialists with outstanding contribution in other fields

Ryan Ying (L)

FIRST YEAR SPECIALIST

SUBJECT PRIZES

Art

Baye Hoctor-Duncan (W)

Business and Management

Leonardo Masella Taylor (G)

Classical Civilisation

Clover Bone (C)

Computer Science

Ammar Rana (G)

Design Engineering

Elvis E (R)

Drama

Slava Iakovlev (S)

Economics

Yellen Prize

Win Akkaratatta (S)

English

Bella Isaacs (Su)

Geography

Talbot Prize

Alfie Smith (R)

History

AS White Prize

Viggo Terling (g)

Latin

Timi Ebimami (L)

Mathematics

Talbot Prize

Ethan Kovalev (g)

Further Mathematics

Suoxi Chen (Su)

MODERN LANGUAGES

French

Edward Budden (g)

German

Viggo Terling (g)

Italian

Dora Liu (W)

Spanish

Lexi Field (g)

Music

Benedikt Meyer-Bothling (G)

Philosophy

Valerie Cheung (C)

Politics

Lucy Chambers (F)

Psychology

Florence Ivey (F)

SCIENCE

Biology

Beam Mongkolchaipak (H)

Chemistry

Aidan Cheah (D)

Environmental Science

James Hubble (L)

Physics

Allsop Prize

Ian Kwan (B)

REMOVE ACADEMIC PRIZES

Art

Henrietta Baillieu (N)

Classical Civilisation

Asya al-Shoaibi (C)

Classical Languages

Lili Harston (C)

Computer Science

Shing Lim (V)

Design Engineering

Tancredi Fiorillia di Santa Croce (V)

Drama

Poppy Hinton (N)

English

Alasdair Dawnay (H)

Geography

Daisy Clowes (F)

History

Ariyaana Doss (g)

SCIENCE

Biology

Coco Peng (C)

Chemistry

Leyla Chauhan (C)

Physics

Toby Cartledge (G)

Sports Science

Mine Iren (N)

Mathematics

Princeton Lee (G)

Music

Robyn Hender (N)

MODERN LANGUAGES

French

Isabel Arnold (Su)

German

Chantelle Luk (N)

Spanish

Jan Michalski (V)

Textiles

Matilda Hogg (F)

Theology & Philosophy

Amelia Kumar (N)

REMOVE ALL-ROUNDER PRIZES

Academic excellence and contribution in other areas of School life

Toby Cartledge (G)

Mine Iren (N)

Rachel Ng (g)

Coco Peng (C)

REMOVE PRIZES FOR SPORTING CONTRIBUTION

Charlie Cope (P)

Tallulah Edwards (W)

Ollie Gibson (S)

Isla Gilmore (W)

Tati Gorst (N)

Ben Stearn (B)

DRAMA PRIZES

Gygax Prize

Maisie Eaton (Su)

Hyde Prize

Freddie Armstrong (R)

Emily Leonard Prize

Eve Dailly (N)

Musical Theatre Prize

Tianzong Cheng (H)

Theatre Tech Prize

Mimi Fowler (Su)

DANCE PRIZES

Senior Prize

Heidi Smith (W)

Junior Prize

Coco Peng (C)

MUSIC PRIZES

Singing Prizes (Classical)

Senior

Philip Langridge Prize

Jago Brazier (R)

Singing Prizes (Musical Theatre)

Intermediate

Robyn Hender (N)

Advanced

Cassia Cox (F)

Singing Prizes (Pop)

Intermediate

Aarna Dhanuka (g)

Advanced

Lyra Guise Tucker (C)

Composition Prize (Junior)

Joshua Tso (V)

Composition Prize (Advanced)

Eamon Lam (H)

Pennant Prize for Musical Contribution

Eamon Lam (H)

SPORTS PRIZES

SPECIALISTS

Isabelle Duncan Cup (Sportswoman of the Year)

Izzy Ball (C)

Lucy Ashe Cup

(Senior Sporting Endeavour – Girls)

Trinity De Lucy McKeeve (N)

Charles Wreford-Brown Cup (Sportsman of the Year)

Ryan O’Connor (D/2YS)

Anthony Beddows Cup (Senior Sporting Endeavour – Boys)

Luke Penney (D/2YS)

UNDER SCHOOL

The Louise Burrows Cup (Under School Sportswoman of the Year)

Beatrix Leacock Walsh (F)

The Vicki Simmons Cup (Under School Sporting Endeavour – Girls)

Holly Hurd (N)

The Frederick Fane Cup (Under School Sportsman of the Year)

Tom Cowling (B)

The Gilbert Smith Cup (Under School Sporting Endeavour – Boys)

Humphrey Bown (P)

CHARLIE HUNT RUNNING CUP

Jeremy West (B)

TRAVEL AWARDS

Duncan Cessford Memorial and Sedgwick Award

Fraser Dobie (V)

Heidi Smith (W)

David Paton Memorial and Hollis Award

Francesca Baillieu (F)

Georgina Baillieu (N)

HEADS OF SCHOOL FOR 2024-25

Oluwayeni Agboola (P)

Lyra Guise Tucker (C)

Fleur Hinchcliffe (N)

Viggo Terling (g)

SCHOOL VALUES AWARDS

For the pupil in each year group who most embodies the School values

2YS

Sebastian Domínguez Calva (W) 1YS

Stasys Milius (g)

Removes

Misha Sokur (V)

HEAD’S PRIZES

For outstanding service as one of the Heads of School

Lara Babikova (F)

Rohan Chawla (V)

Luke Griffiths (g)

Poppy Guise Tucker (C)

Success in the national Pro Corda competition

Christy Choy (F/5th)

Claire Wang (Su/5th)

Jonathan To (L/1YS)

For services to Charterhouse Music

Timothy Tso (V/2YS)

Jago Brazier (R/2YS)

Edward Wilmouth (G/2YS)

For exceptional work in editing the School’s Atomic magazine

Ryan Ying (L/1YS)

For services to EDI

David Otegbola (D/2YS)

Matthew Balogun (G/2YS)

Jodie Orogun (W/2YS)

Sienna Callender (Su/2YS)

Margherita Pesenti (F/2YS)

For outstanding contribution to hockey and netball and winner of The Isabelle Duncan Cup (Sportswoman of the Year)

Izzy Ball (C/2YS)

For outstanding contribution to lacrosse and netball and winner of The Lucy Ashe Cup (Senior Sporting Endeavour – Girls)

Trinity De Lucy McKeeve (N/2YS)

For outstanding contribution to football, hockey and athletics and winner of The Charles Wreford-Brown Cup (For Sportsman of the Year)

Ryan O’Connor (D/2YS)

For outstanding contribution to football, hockey and cricket and winner of The Anthony Beddows Cup (Senior Sporting Endeavour – Boys)

Luke Penney (D/2YS)

For services to Charterhouse Football

Alexander-William Nwadike (g/2YS)

For outstanding contribution to racquets and tennis as captain for both sports

Amelia Drayson (W/2YS)

National cadet shooting team selection

Hermione Grindon (N/1YS)

Freddie Cowling (B/1YS)

Charlotte Renart (W/5th)

GREYHOUNDS

For playing the lead role so successfully in Legally Blonde

Cassia Cox (F/2YS)

Fleur Hinchcliffe (N/1YS)

For coming first in the country in the Economics Olympiad and winning a place on the GB team

Win Akkaratatta (S/1YS)

For representing Surrey men’s 1st team and England U19 at cricket

Luke Griffiths (g/2YS)

FOURTHS

ACADEMIC PRIZES

Art

Leonard Tapp (G)

Classics

Timofey Samarin (L)

Design Engineering

IDC Technology Trophy

Henry Semmelhaack (G)

Drama

Minami Koita (g)

English

Zhi Tao Huang (D)

Geography

Suzanna Kovalev (g)

History

Carter Prize

Eileen Wu (F)

Informatics

Max Ousey (B)

SCIENCE

Biology

Benbecula Kilpatrick (R)

Chemistry

Jonathan Reid (R)

Physics

Katie Chin (F)

Mathematics

Zhi Tao Huang (D)

Music

Charlie McKee (V)

MODERN LANGUAGES

French O’Meara Prize

Jonathan Reid (R)

German

Lukas O'Donoghue (G)

Spanish

Aoibhe Brosnan (F)

Theology & Philosophy

Naomi Friedlander (W)

Anderson Prize for Reading

Tin Ching Lee (W)

Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement

Jonathan Reid (R)

Contribution to Sport

Violet Davatzis (g)

Will Edwards (H)

Edward Ravenscroft (L)

Megan Webster (F)

Contribution to Music

Kai Fujimoto (V)

Tin Ching Lee (W)

Warren Green Intermediate Classical Singing Prize

Jackson Bai (V)

Evans Prize for Drama

Poppy Horton-Manning (C)

FOURTHS

ALL-ROUNDER PRIZES

Best all-round contribution to School life

George Elmore (S)

Stephanie Falck (W)

Alexander Tasker (G)

Barbie Zhao (C)

School Values Prize

Claire Jeri Chan (Su)

END OF CQ PRIZES 2024 SPECIALISTS

Green – Full Cricket Colours

Archie Eaton (D)

Luke Leavett-Shenley (R) (reawarded)

Grey – Half Cricket Colours

George Colville (S)

Ophelia Darling (C)

Zach Kirton (H)

Grey – Half Tennis Colours

Clara Chetwood (C)

Izzy Goutkin-Smith (N)

Baye Hoctor-Duncan (W)

George Holst Van Gogh (G)

Ethan Kovalev (g)

Maud McLinden (W)

Oscar Pauwels Romero (W)

Kian Unni (V)

Harry von Haniel (W)

Green – Full Athletics Colours

Thomas Bateman (S) (reawarded)

Muna Oguine (g)

Irese Osazee (D)

Massimo Sevensma-Wells (g)

Oliver Wolny (P)

Grey – Half Athletics Colours

Tilda Faure Walker (F)

Theo Freeland (G)

Bella Isaacs (Su)

Seun Itayemi (L)

Robyn Kelly (F)

Benedikt Meyer-Bothling (G)

Eliza Petricola (g)

Bella Taylor (F)

Jack Williams (P)

Caspar Wood (S)

Green – Full Golf Colours

Zach Kirton (H)

Three Simavanichkul (L)

Grey – Half Golf Colours

Fraser Armitage (D)

Oscar McCulloch (D)

Zander McCulloch (D)

Josh Towlerton (g)

Creative Arts Colours

Michael Montague (R)

Max Papasavvas (G)

Viggo Terling (g)

Entrepreneurship Colours

Lucy Chambers (W)

Slava Iakovlev (S)

Animesh Katti (S)

James Koch (S)

Charlotte Luckas (N)

Melissa Vaizey (g)

Oliver Wolny (P)

Academic Half Colours

Beam Mongkolchaipak (H)

Theo Freeland (G)

Lola Gorst (N)

Academic Full Colours

Lexi Field (g)

Zach Kirton (H)

Ethan Kovalev (g)

Mark Loughlin Prize for History

Viggo Terling (g)

UNDER SCHOOL

Grey – Half Cricket Colours

Ollie Gibson (S)

Academic Half Colours

Isabel Arnold (Su)

Toby Cartledge (G)

Daisy Clowes (F)

Ariyaana Doss (g)

Teresa Escondrillas Caro (W)

Tancredi Fiorilla di Santa Croce (V)

Mine Iren (N)

Jan Michalski (V)

Rachel Ng (g)

AJ Parkes (P)

Coco Peng (C)

Emily Rong (Su)

Toby Smith (V)

Emilia Wallace (F)

Evelina Yashcholt (N)

Remove Creative Arts Ties

Isolde Aiken-Barre (C)

Maisie Eaton (Su)

Tallulah Edwards (W)

Alexandra Hayward (W)

Robyn Hender (N)

Poppy Hinton (N)

Dylan Kibble (R)

Amelia Kumar (N)

Jonty Lambeth (P)

Seb Lett (B)

Will Martin (D)

Lydia Neiteler (F)

Coco Peng (C)

Misha Turnbull (V)

Emilia Wallace (F)

Hayley Wong (Su)

Evelina Yashcholt (N)

Honorary Academic Scholarships for Fourths

Gabriel Bhatti (L)

Katie Chin (F)

George Elmore (S)

Suzanna Kovalev (g)

Tin Ching Lee (W)

Daniel Liu (G)

Barbie Zhao (C)

FOURTHS

ACADEMIC PRIZES

Art

Leonard Tapp (G)

Classics

Timofey Samarin (L)

Design Engineering

IDC Technology Trophy

Henry Semmelhaack (G)

Drama

Minami Koita (g)

English

Zhi Tao Huang (D)

Geography

Suzanna Kovalev (g)

History

Carter Prize

Eileen Wu (F)

Informatics

Max Ousey (B)

SCIENCE

Biology

Benbecula Kilpatrick (R)

Chemistry

Jonathan Reid (R)

Physics

Katie Chin (F)

Mathematics

Zhi Tao Huang (D)

Music

Charlie McKee (V)

MODERN LANGUAGES

French

O’Meara Prize

Jonathan Reid (R)

German

Lukas O'Donoghue (G)

Spanish

Aoibhe Brosnan (F)

Theology & Philosophy

Naomi Friedlander (W)

Anderson Prize for Reading

Tin Ching Lee (W)

Award for Outstanding

Academic Achievement

Jonathan Reid (R)

Contribution to Sport

Violet Davatzis (g)

Will Edwards (H)

Edward Ravenscroft (L)

Megan Webster (F)

Contribution to Music

Kai Fujimoto (V)

Tin Ching Lee (W)

Warren Green Intermediate Classical Singing Prize

Jackson Bai (V)

Evans Prize for Drama

Poppy Horton-Manning (C)

FOURTHS

ALL-ROUNDER PRIZES

Best all-round contribution to School life

George Elmore (S)

Stephanie Falck (W)

Alexander Tasker (G)

Barbie Zhao (C)

School Values Prize

Claire Jeri Chan (Su)

Sport Reports

Highlights of the teams' performance.

BOYS’ 1ST XI FOOTBALL

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GIRLS’ 1ST XI FOOTBALL

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BOYS’ 2ND XI FOOTBALL

Oration Quarter

The highlight was beating Bede's 4-1.

During a match against the OCs the team had a storming comeback.

Jack Williams' (P) screamer against Ardingly was sensational.

Player of the season: Charlie Raeside (W) Most improved: Ollie Smith (V) Carthusian of the season: Ollie Smith (V)

Lent Quarter

The 7-0 win against RGS Guildford was superb. All 7 goals were pretty special, a complete team performance.

A 4-1 win against the Liverpool Ramblers, with a totally dominant first half of football.

An epic 3-4 defeat against Cranleigh in a match that had everything.

Player of the season: Yusuf Qurashi (L)

Most improved: George Orr (W)

Carthusian of the season: Ollie Smith (V)

Mr Martin Bicknell

GIRLS’ 2ND XI FOOTBALL

The mixed sessions with the 1st XI were a fantastic insight and opportunity for the 2nd XI to be asked to represent the 1st team, which many of the players were invited to during the season.

The team played against Hurtwood House at the Surrey County ground. The atmosphere was fantastic and in a closely contested match, Maria scored a superbly executed, long-range strike to equalise.

The team played against St. Catherine's on multiple occasions in which there were some impressive performances and thoughtful interactions. This team was very cohesive and always had an enjoyable time. An outstanding goal by Halima Ibrahim (F) being one of the highlights of these matches.

Player of the season: Mila Said (W) Most improved: Heidi Smith (W) Carthusian of the season: Zoe Hood (W) Team Coaches: Mr Jack Lambden and Mr Tristan Clemence

Mrs Nicola Edwards

BOYS’ 3RD XI FOOTBALL

An amazing team effort against Eton, and Sam Watson's (S) strike from outside the box.

A match of fantastic fluid football on athletics track pitch on a very hot day, when the team passed immaculately and let the ball do the work.

The great comradery that developed in the squad where everyone supported their teammates was much to be admired.

Player of the season: Kitan Braithwaite (P) Most improved: George Colville (S) Carthusian of the season: Slava Iakovlev (S)

Mr Rob Morgan

4TH XI FOOTBALL

A commanding 5-2 victory on a sweltering 30 degree, early September day marked a strong start to the season against Ardingly.

In stark contrast the final match of the season against Bradfield was played on a near-freezing, mist-shrouded pitch, where the team suffered a crushing 9-1 defeat!

Throwing caution to the wind the team played out the most entertaining 5-5 draw against Winchester!

Player of the season: Lucas Kher (W) Most improved: Louis Ellwood (G) Carthusian of the season: Tom Peters (B)

Mr Ben Mohammed

5TH XI FOOTBALL

An incredibly hard-fought (and vanishingly rare) 3-2 victory over Winchester.

A wonder-goal from Tommy McKay (G) was all anyone should remember of our 7-2 defeat by Hurtwood House.

The great company and sportsmanship of a wonderful group of footballers. A credit to the School.

Player of the season: Dylan Horlock (D) Most improved: Maximilian Papasavvas (G) Carthusian of the season: Ed Budden (g)

Revd Jonathan Scott

BOYS’ U18 C AND U18 F FOOTBALL

The highlight of the season was when the U18F scored a last minute goal to secure a 2-1 victory against Hurtwood House School's U18B team at home. The entire team delivered an impressive performance and teamwork throughout the match.

The U18 C team's thrilling 4-3 victory over Cranleigh on the last day of the term was a high point. This hard-fought win was especially rewarding after previous losses to St. Paul’s and RGS Guildford Boys, showcasing the team's resilience and determination.

Player of the season: U18F – Joshua Coates (G) and U18C – Leonardo Masella Taylor (G) Most improved: U18F Jack Waters (R) and U18C – Seamus Robinson (B) Carthusian of the season: U18C – Timi Kola-Daisi (R) Coach(es): Mr Victor Fenuku and Mr Andrew Wyciechowski

Mr Victor Fenuku

BOYS’ U16 A FOOTBALL

The team had an incredible 2-1 win away at Harrow. It was a hard fought victory and a solid defensive display with two excellent goals on the counter attack from Felix Le Vesconte (H).

A strong 3-0 victory at the start of the season away at Ardingly saw the side display great tactical improvement from the previous season and a great togetherness and professionalism.

Over the last two years the team have shown a great improvement in their tactical awareness and have grown together. It has been fantastic to see many of them breaking into the first team and progressing.

Player of the season: Luca Coe (V) Most improved: Joshua Allen (H) Carthusian of the season: George Brooks (P)

Mr Adam Hooper

BOYS’ U16 B FOOTBALL

The main highlight was to see how the boys pulled together and played as a team, defending and attacking as a unit.

Player of the season: Ollie Webster (D) Most improved: Oscar Aiken-Barre (D) Carthusian of the season: Ollie Webster (D)

Mr Michael Dawson

BOYS’

BOYS’

BOYS’ U16 C FOOTBALL

The first game of the season at Bedales was a defensive masterclass against their U16A team. The boys left everything on the pitch and came back as immortals. Sensational performances from front to back.

Stepan Bakanov's (S) rabona pass against Kingston Grammar School. Ronaldinho would have been proud of that. Unbelievable technical ability from the U16Cs answer to Odegaard.

Our final game of the season resulted in a 2-1 win against Winchester. A win for the ages. One that future generations of Charterhouse teams will study. Top, top class stuff. What a fitting end to a lovely season.

Player of the season: Stepan Bakanov (S) Most improved: Conrad Clarke (G) Carthusian of the season: Cianan O'Keeffe (D)

Mr Ali Iromlou

BOYS’ U16 D FOOTBALL

The U16Ds had a difficult start to the season, but after some hard work in training they turned their season around and ended on a winning note. It was a great team effort and I would praise all the players for their fantastic efforts.

Player of the season: George Iley (P) Most improved: Mateo Dearth (D) Carthusian of the season: Sander Marshall-Lee (S)

Mr Andrew Wyciechowski

BOYS’ U15 A FOOTBALL

The highlights of the season were league fixtures against Whitgift and Eton. Both home games; one a disciplined defensive display against a technically superior opposition, the other a classic 2-1 win, having gone down in the first minute to a rehearsed attacking move.

On another occasion, the last twenty minutes against Hampton on their artificial pitch, with the team searching for an equaliser, were possibly the most exciting twenty minutes of junior football I have seen in fifteen years.

The final cup fixture against Whitgift showed how far the team have come over the season. It went down to the wire and the players deserved the crowd they got on Lessington.

Player of the season: Hugo Daumas-Snowball (G) Most improved: Ben Stearn (B) Carthusian of the season: Conor Robinson (B)

Mr Rupert Massey

GIRLS’ U15 A FOOTBALL

The team represented the School in the ‘Sisters in Sport’ competition on Big Ground against a very good St Swithun's side.

The team should be praised for their consistent attendance and enthusiasm in sessions. Their hard work and determination showed in those players ability on the pitch.

The squad became a cohesive and supportive team with many fantastic wins along the way including Wellington and Bradfield.

Player of the season: Alexandra Hayward (W) Most improved: Mine Iren (N) Carthusian of the season: Tallulah Edwards (W) Team Coach: Mr Jack Lambden

Mrs Nicola Edwards

BOYS’ U15 B FOOTBALL

The 3-1 win at Winchester at the end of a hard season. Excellent passing and movement was rewarded by brilliant goals. The boys deserve a lot of credit for the way they kept improving in every training session, despite results not going their way until this match.

Farati Ponnle's (D) spectacular goal from outside the box against St Edmund's A team. Farati was recovering from injury and did not have an easy season, but kept working and training with a smile on his face and I was so pleased that he was able to show his quality with this goal.

The way the boys personified the School's values in every match and training session. I was moved by their willingness to keep working and improving while supporting each other despite some tough results against very strong opposition.

Player of the season: Digby Heilpern (R) Most improved: Eddie Hurd (D)

Carthusian of the season: Toby Cartledge (G)

Mr Roberto Garcia Encinas

BOYS’ U15 C FOOTBALL

Fabulous team performance against a very strong Royal Russell side winning 5-2. Superb passages of play and link up work which created plenty of chances which showed we can compete with the top schools.

Going 1-0 at Eton on the Astro and competing very well. The final score was not flattering but the performance and fight the team showed was commendable.

The camaraderie and respect among the players was exceptional. They had some tough matches but were always competitive and played in the right spirits. It was a pleasure to coach them and I look forward to seeing many of them developing their game to challenge for places in higher teams next season.

Player of the season: Spencer Liu (S) Most improved: Hector Palencia (L) Carthusian of the season: Seb Lett (B)

Mr Sandip Patel

A shining moment of the season was the outstanding performance away at Winchester, where the boys, led by Felix Evans' (G) remarkable display, battled from a 2-0 deficit to secure a commendable 2-2 draw.

Another highlight was Sam Vause's (B) remarkable performances in defence. Centre back was not a position he was familiar with at the start of the season, but he always took advice on board and was an absolute rock at the back by the final game.

Ryan Luu's consistency was pivotal up front in ensuring we had plenty of opportunities in the attacking third. Not forgetting Misha Turnbull (V), who provided numerous acrobatic saves in goal.

Player of the season: Felix Evans (G) Most improved: Sam Vause (B)

Carthusian of the season: Toby Smith (V)

Team coach: Mr Ben Formstone

Miss Megan Phillips

Excellent captainship from Aditya Hemnani (S) throughout the season. Aditya has consistently worked hard and showed a great level of commitment in helping with formations, tactics and exercises.

Henry Blackley (L) joined us towards the end of the season and had a fantastic debut performance in goal against Eton. Henry managed his defence excellently and stopped Eton from scoring on several occasions.

The resilience and passion shown by all the boys was excellent this season. I was particularly impressed with how the boys played against a strong Eton team away. Despite a loss, the F team worked brilliantly together and trusted each other in their positions. It was a great match to watch.

Player of the season: Aditya Hemnani (S) Most improved: Princeton Lee (G) Carthusian of the season: Kit Hornett (V)

Mr Patrick Robert-Tissot

BOYS’ U14 A FOOTBALL

The first game of the season saw a fantastic comeback against a strong Ardingly team, in which the team came back on three occasions to secure a thrilling 4-3 win, rounding off a fantastic first week.

In a hotly contested doubleheader against Eton, each team secured a win in a fantastic head-to-head matchup played in great spirit. Both games ended 2-1, with late winners deciding the outcomes.

The overall attitude of the players throughout the season was brilliant, turning up for three sessions a week without question. It was a pleasure to coach the boys, and I look forward to them continuing this next season in the U15As.

Player of the season: Marcus Chu (H) Most improved: Milan Burato Furman (B) Carthusian of the season: Gabriel Cheesman (H)

Mr Callum Sibley

GIRLS’ U14 A FOOTBALL

There was high turn out at all practices with large numbers of girls wanting to improve their football and to represent the School.

The team had an outstanding 4-0 win against Tormead, where we showed the progress we had made as a team and some excellent defensive and attacking play.

These U14 girls also displayed excellent play in the Under School House Football competition and showed how much progress they had made over the season.

Player of the season: Violet Davitzis (g) Most improved: Millie Bulman (C) Carthusian of the season: Steffi Falck (W) Team Coaches: Mr Martin Wareham and Mr Jack Lambden

Mrs Nicola Edwards

BOYS’ U15 D FOOTBALL

BOYS’ U15 E FOOTBALL

BOYS’ U15 F FOOTBALL

BOYS’ U14 B FOOTBALL

After going 2-0 down early, the team went on to produce the performance of the season with a 5-2 victory over Bradfield in the fog!

The whole second half of OQ was superb. Four matches, four wins, 24 goals scored!

There were some sensational goals scored across the season. Charles Parker's (H) chip against Whitgift and Dominic Karren-Smith's (G) free kick were standouts.

Player of the season: Alex Rodzianko (S) Most improved: Otto Hallin (H) – outstanding in midfield Carthusian of the season: Edward Ravenscroft (L) – centre back extraordinare

Mr James Silvester

BOYS’ U14 C FOOTBALL

The best game of the season was the 3-3 draw against Eton D team. After going behind we took the lead before Eton drew with almost the last kick of the game. It was fine advert for school sport in the level of endeavor, skill and sportsmanship of both teams.

Jacob Kalika’s (V) performance all season but especially the goal he scored from a free kick against Winchester.

Zac Jenkins (D) scored a fantastic goal with a really clean strike from the edge of the box in the game against Eton C team and also got a hattrick against Lancing. Unfortunately(!) he was moved up to the Bs team for the rest of the season!

Player of the season: Jacob Kalika (V) Most improved: Shane Robert-Tariah (V) Carthusian of the season: Aidan Manson-Smith (P)

Mr Richard Ninham

BOYS’ U14 D FOOTBALL

This season’s highlights included: going 2-0 up against Eton at Eton and a 5-2 victory vs Bede's.

The team gelled as the season went on, and really started playing for each other.

Player of the season: Lenny Tapp (G) Most improved: Freddie Archer (V) Carthusian of the season: Max Ousey (B)

Mr Andrew Brinkley

BOYS’ U14 E FOOTBALL

This was an excellent season of football for the U14E who only lost one game of the six that were played. The team captained by Ben Kilpatrick (R) were a well-bonded group who were a pleasure to coach.

The defensive team of Ben Kilpatrick, George Waite (D), Leo Langlands Pearse (L), Alex Tasker (G), Justin Jian (R), Johnny Reid (R) and Zain Melwani (R) with Charlie Wogan (P) in goal were magnificent all season.

Up front Henry Williams (B), Sam Warren (B) and Zac Ostborn (L) were a force to be reckoned. Fergus Evans (G) was an unstoppable force in midfield and his energy and work rate were major factors in this

season's successes. Henry Walton (D) had an excellent season and really grew in stature as a player as did Henry Znowski (P), Alex Davison (D) and Arthur Rountree (L).

Player of the season: Ben Kilpatrick (R) Most improved: Henry Williams (B) Carthusian of the season: Alex Tasker (G)

Mr Nicholas Budden

BOYS’ U14 F FOOTBALL

BOYS’ 1ST XI HOCKEY

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GIRLS’ 1ST XI HOCKEY

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BOYS’ 2ND XI HOCKEY

Season highlights included wins against Reed's and Lord Wandsworth College.

Demo Juangroongruangkit (R) joined the team after a U16As game and scored with his first touch.

Any of Haiden Wrenn's (D) top tier saves were spectacular.

Player of the season: Leith Fallon (B)

Most improved: Luke Leavett-Shenley (R) Carthusian of the season: Fraser Armitage (D)

Mr Anthony Kane

GIRLS’ 2ND XI HOCKEY

Coach’s highlight was the general determination shown by the girls throughout the season as well as their unfailing team spirit and kindness to each other. They were a real joy to work with.

Poppy Everest's (C) amazing goal against Cranleigh, showed real skill and fortitude in a challenging fixture.

Winning comprehensively against Reed's (4-0) gave the team their first clean sheet of the season.

Player of the season: Poppy Everest (C) and Issy Walton (Su)

Most improved: Elodie Ashby-Rudd (C) Carthusian of the season: Bella Wylie (F)

Miss Louise Batty

BOYS’ 3RD XI HOCKEY

During the first half (of the first game of the season) Nero Jones (H) scored a briliant hattrick against Cranleigh.

The team’s most complete performance of the season was a comfortable victory against Churcher's.

Vlad Vasilyev's (H) had a surprisinglyeffective-but-very-unorthodox grip on his stick (with his right hand never leaving the top)!

Player of the season: Olu Agboola (P) Most improved: Charlie Bromley (H) Carthusian of the season: Enzo Pierrat-Brichon (B), William Addison Smith (D) and Theo Freeland (W)

Mr Tim Hingston

GIRLS’ 3RD XI HOCKEY

2-1 over Reed's with goals from Bea Creer (Su) and Honor Spence (N) – team played with width and pace.

Good camaraderie, energy and positivity throughout the season despite the team being on the losing side.

The enthusiastic singing on the coach to away matches including songs from Disney, Britney Spears, carols and hymns.

Player of the season: Honor Spence (N) Most improved: Eve Dailly (N) Carthusian of the season: Evie Read (F)

Mr Roderick Duke

GIRLS’ 4TH XI HOCKEY

The team snatched a 2-1 victory over Reed's in the last 15 seconds of the match.

They displayed great defending, especially by Erica Li (C) in the first rather aggressive Christ's Hospital game.

A brave team effort to protect the goal during a match against Epsom without a goalkeeper was a highlight. Well done to Juliette Dempster (g) in particular for her determination.

Player of the season: Bea Harrall (Su) Most improved: Erica Li (C) Carthusian of the season: Juliette Dempster (g)

Miss Jennifer Michail

BOYS’ U16

A HOCKEY

The demolition of Portsmouth Grammar with lots of near and far post deflected goals was the season highlight.

Another standout match was the first 20 minutes against Reed's: simple, effective and flowing passing hockey.

The match against Lord Wandsworth College saw clinical finishing in the first half – and controlling the game in the second half.

Players of the season: Demo Juangroongruangkit (R) and Ollie Webster (D) Most improved: Will Mercer (V) Carthusians of the season: Max Wheatcroft (P) and Zachary Smith (V)

Mr Michael Gillespie

BOYS’ U16 B HOCKEY

The team had a positive start to the season with two terrific goals against Cranleigh in the pouring rain!

A highlight was drawing to both Eton and Reed's in thoroughly entertaining end-to-end games.

The boys showed real determination, continuing to seek a win right to the end of the season.

Player of the season: Alex Weaver (S) Most improved: Archie Rich-Jones (R) Carthusian of the season: Joseph Helmsley (G)

Miss Louise Batty

BOYS’ U16 C HOCKEY

A standout match was a 6-1 win against Lord Wandsworth College where the midfield and forwards passed the ball down the wings to score 6 great team goals!

The defence ensured the goal was well guarded all season. The team even prevented RGS Guildford from scoring without our goalkeeper!

Player of the season: Freddie Leathers (g) Most improved: Lucas McLaren (V) Carthusian of the season: Jasper Cullen (B)

Mr Connor Ellis

BOYS’ U15 A HOCKEY

The U15A are an excellent group that worked hard for each other and have really come together as a team over the past two seasons. They started their cup run with an incredible 12-1 win against Highgate.

Reaching the Quarter final. Which ending with a dramatic game, with amazing goals from both teams which forced the game to go to penalty flicks. This was the second time we had gone to flick but unfortunately this time we did not come out on top. The boys played brilliantly and will definitely be looking to go all the way next year.

Like the season before, lots of goals, from well executed team goals to brilliant individual goals. This has meant we have scored the most goals out of any hockey team this year!

Player of the season: Toby Cartledge (G) Most improved: Toby Smith (V) Carthusian of the season: Jack CampbellBarnard (G) Team coach: T McLean

Miss Megan Phillips

BOYS’ U15 B HOCKEY

The U15B’s season highlight was beating Churcher's 3-1 in the ‘Friday Night Lights’ event, including a hat trick from Jules Formige (L) who used his unusual technique combined with speed and athleticism to beat their defence.

The team also had a superb performance against a far stronger Reed's side. Through superb dedication and commitment from every player, and some excellent saves from our goalkeeper, Adam Warnes (R), we held the match to a 0-0 draw, and potentially could have even scored in the final minute.

Another 0-0 scored against Bradfield showed the pupils playing well for each other and keeping their cool despite being a very physical game being played by the opposition, I was very proud to coach them that day.

Player of the season: Solly Mutu (R) Most improved: Jules Formige (L) Carthusian of the season: Ollie Hendricks (V)

Mr Nigel Coopper

Through the hard work and determination of the team they had an amazing achievement for the season with a 1-0 win over Epsom.

The team displayed remarkable resilience against Churcher's where they were down 3-2 with five minutes to play and came back to draw the game 3-3.

GIRLS’ U15 A HOCKEY

GIRLS’ U15 B HOCKEY

The team played a very positive style of hockey, with quick and strong passes on attack. This created a lot of goal scoring opportunities during the season scoring 19 goals over the nine games.

Player of the season: Isla Duffield (F)

Most improved: Robyn Hender (N)

Carthusian of the season: Amelia Kumar (N)

Miss Megan Phillips

The team put out their most clinical performance in the penultimate match of the season against Lord Wandsworth College. To top it off, we all missed Homebill and got the green light from Mr Coleman to order Domino's!

In a 2-1 hard-fought victory over Bradfield, the opposition were as physical as our team and were evidently more skilled, player for player. But, we managed to dig deep and score a winner toward the end of the second half.

Overall, an absolute to pleasure to have the U15C boys’ hockey team as my first sporting team. Character was built throughout the season with a number of players moving up to the ‘B’ team.

Player of the season: Max Jeffery (D)

Most improved: Sam James (S) Carthusian of the season: Fred Rosskelly (R)

Mr Terrence Radloff

U15 C HOCKEY

The team had a convincing 4-0 win against Downsend School. More than any other match, this demonstrated the lethal potential of our attacking play.

Coming away from difficult matches against Cranleigh and Wellington with draws, tested our team’s mettle. There were some excellent displays of perseverance and resilience against strong opponents.

The team had a superb 0% loss record for the season. Each and every player got stuck in, pushed themselves to play at their best, and approached every game with a winning mentality.

Player of the season: Lili Harston (C) Most improved: Alex Petricola (g) Carthusian of the season: Mine Iren (N)

D HOCKEY

A win away at Eton was a standout match of the season.

The final game against RGS Guildford –despite what the result may suggest, was a very even and open game. Unfortunately chances were missed but the team played some of the best hockey of the season.

Matteo Gilardini (V) put in a spectacular performance in the game against Bradfield and was then moved up to the C team.

Player of the season: Sam Vause (B) Most improved: Hector Palencia (L) Carthusian of the season: Bertie Marshall-Rice (B)

Mr Richard Ninham

GIRLS’ U15 D HOCKEY

Two season highlights included: taking the win against Cranleigh in the rematch and a huge win against Epsom.

Player of the season: Arianna Artinian (C) Most improved: Sanya Pai (g) Carthusian of the season: Stephanie Jiang (C)

Mr Phil Comerford

BOYS’ U14 A HOCKEY

The team had a mature performance to defeat Eastbourne in the tier 1 plate competition winning 3-1. There were stand out performances by Zac Jenkins (D) scoring all three goals and Ben Pilcher (B) holding down the defensive set up.

Snatching a win against Reigate Grammar School 3-2 with the whole team digging deep and showing some real heart to equalise, take the lead and hold out the game. Ed Ravenscroft (L) being the standout in goal.

The team ended the season with an absolute thriller 3-3 draw against RGS Guildford at the annual 'Friday Night Lights' fixture. Having gone ahead by 2-0 in the first half to being 3-2 down with five minutes to play. After four short corners after the final whistle had blown, the boys equalised to draw 3-3 and celebrations that will go down in history.

Player of the season: Ben Pilcher (B) Most improved: Zac Jenkins (D) Carthusian of the season: Edward Ravenscroft (L)

Mr Ben King

BOYS’ U15 C HOCKEY

GIRLS’

Miss Hannah Martin

BOYS’ U15

GIRLS’ U14 A HOCKEY

On top of having learn to play together for the first time, the team also learnt a new way to press (defend) which they did fantastically.

This paid off when they had a their best performance of the season against Christ's Hospital winning 5-0, winning the ball high and attacking quickly.

A great team to coach, full of talent and ability, which showed as they managed to get to the 3rd round of the cup.

Player of the season: Liberty Jones (Su) Most improved: Aggie Chester Davies (g) Carthusian of the season: Megan Webster (F) Team coach: T McLean

Miss Megan Phillips

BOYS’ U14 B HOCKEY

Zachary Webster’s (P) goal at Eton was a particular highlight. He ran like the wind from the half way line on the left wing, right to the goal line and pushed it past the keeper. He scored three that day.

Henry Weisser’s (R) goal against Churcher’s: a smacker from the top of the D.

The team had a cracking game against Churcher's where they came away with a 2-2 draw.

Player of the season: Zachary Webster (P) Most improved: Max Ousey (B) Carthusian of the season: Lukas O'Donoghue (G)

Miss Megan Phillips

GIRLS’ U14 B HOCKEY

The highlight of the season was an amazing team performance against Christ’s Hospital with multiple girls on the score sheet winning the game 9-0.

Another thriller match was a 1-1 draw with Wellington who are a tier 1 hockey programme. The whole team showed discipline and determination to keep Wellington at bay to hold out a draw.

The enthusiasm and positive energy shown by the team even on rainy days and after tough defeats was impressive.

Player of the season: Kotryna Miliute (g) Most improved: Emily Tillett (F) Carthusian of the season: Minami Koita (g)

Mr Ben King

BOYS’ U14 C HOCKEY

A fabulous team performance against a strong Reed's side, losing 2-1 at the end of the match. Superb passages of play and link-up work created plenty of chances showing we can compete with the top schools.

Scoring our first goal of the season against Bradfield and showing some great resilience to hold on for a draw.

The general attitude and demeanour of the players throughout the season was brilliant. It was a pleasure to coach the boys and I look forward to many of them challenging for a place in a higher team next year.

Player of the season: Charles Parker (H)

Most improved: Justin Jian (R)

Carthusian of the season: Johnny Reid (R)

Team Coach: Mr Chris Sandbach

Miss Megan Phillips

GIRLS’ U14 C HOCKEY

First game of the session the team played well together and came away with a 4-3 win over Hurst.

Another amazing performance against Christ's Hospital resulted in a narrow win of 1-0.

In a very tight game against Churcher's where the team played well cohesively, they came away with a 5-4 win in the last 5 minutes of the game.

Player of the season: Lola Valieva (F)

Most improved: Sophie Clarke (F) Carthusian of the season: Kelyn Dai (C)

Team Coach: Mrs Nicola Edwards

Miss Megan Phillips

U14 D HOCKEY

This season’s play included some Incredible diving saves.

A hard-fought victory against Churcher's was a match to remember!

The season was marked with moments of remarkable perseverance.

BOYS’

Player of the season: Scott McLaren (V) Most improved: Troy Pepper (B) Carthusian of the season: Jack Ratcliffe (H)

Mr Phil Comerford

GIRLS’ U14 D HOCKEY

A nail-biting match against a very talented Hurst, even though we lost 1-3, was the first time the team started to block tackle and the impact it had on the game was huge.

We dominated the game and took our chances in the 'D' during an excellent 3-0 win against Christ's Hospital.

In the last game of the season, the team took on Wellington. They demonstrated how far they had come as a team and what a cohesive unit they had become. Wellington worked hard for their win that day.

Player of the season: Ginevra Secchi (W) Most improved: Barbie Zhao (C) Carthusian of the season: Katie Chin (F)

Mrs Nicola Edwards

A 2-0 victory over Bradfield was the culmination of some superb weeks of hockey training and matches, everybody played their part from keeper right up to centre forward. There were so many excellent moments, everyone had an individual moment, such that the 'team' were awarded man of the match.

Milan Burato Furman (B) scored in his first ever hockey game!

The team were a very pleasant group to work with. They played for each other, worked hard at their individual skills and teamwork, and came out with a pleasing season at the end of it all.

Player of the season: Noah Hynes (P) Most improved: Hugo Harrald (S) Carthusian of the season: Charlie Wogan (P) – contributed every game, always played well, improved through the season and always a good chap on the pitch.

3RD VII NETBALL

Almost beating Cranleigh in our last match was the highlight of the season with an amazing first couple of quarters!

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2ND VII NETBALL

An amazing fast-paced game against St Catherine’s saw the team come out on top with a 38-6 win.

A hard-fought game against a strong Churcher’s side resulted in a 26-28 loss in the final minutes of the game, where everyone was determined until the end.

The team delivered an excellent performance against Seaford College the game where the defence was strong alongside the shooters and mid court, leading the team to victory of 34-26.

Player of the season: Izzy Goutkin Smith (N) Most improved: Isy Lewis (C) Carthusian of the season: Poppy Currill (C)

Miss Megan Phillips

The singing, dancing and vibe of the mighty thirds – enjoying everything.

Securing a medal in the Charterhouse invitational Tournament – witnessing some of the best netball the 3rds ever played!

Player of the season: Lily Bartley (C) Most improved: Ayah Chehab (Su) Carthusian of the season: Flo Ivey (F)

Mrs Alice Evans

4TH VII NETBALL

The team delivered an incredible performance against Christ's Hospital, clinching a decisive victory of 30-6. Their exceptional cohesion and strategic play were on full display, with seamless passes, tight defense, and great scoring.

A great display of skill and speed, the team triumphed over Wellington, securing a thrilling victory with a final score of 26-8.

The game against Guildford High School was a fast-paced game that showcased exceptional teamwork, quick transitions, and relentless offense. The team won 41-13.

Player of the season: Jessamy Manches (N) Most improved: Bella Hibberd (C) Carthusian of the season: Lyra Guise Tucker (C) Team Coach: Miss Bicknell

Miss Megan Phillips

BOYS’ U14 E HOCKEY

Mr Jamal Sutton

1ST VII NETBALL

5TH VII NETBALL

The team performed exceptionally against Epsom, with a 43-11 win. A real team effort with team Captain Bella Mockridge (F) keeping morale high throughout.

A closely contested fixture against St. John's Leatherhead saw some of our finest performances from Goal Shooter, Minne Sangnukoolchai (Su) who didn't miss any chances!

The girls approached the season with a fantastic 'can-do' attitude, demonstrated exemplary conduct and showed a real love for the game, and support for each other.

Player of the season: Minnie Sangnukoolchai (Su) Most improved: Amalia White (C) Carthusian of the season: Blessie Reyes (Su)

Dr Ganesh Balasubramanian

6TH VII NETBALL

The team’s standout match was their first win against King Edward's Witley.

Annie Chen (N) was always a rock at the back.

Alyssa Warren (g) shouting "Kobe" every time she scored.

Player of the season: Ellie Shiner (Su) Most improved: Annie Chen (N) Carthusian of the season: Juliette Dempster (g)

Mr Ali Iromlou

U15 A NETBALL

The girls’ last game of the season was against Cranleigh. It was amazing to witness the pure fight that went on in that game but also the improvement that the girls had made over the season.

The girls had a phenomenal win against Portsmouth Grammar, in torrential rain. The coach of the opposition said how impressed she was with the girls’ play.

Tati Gorst (N) played an exceptional game as GA. For 2 quarters she scored every goal she put up.

Player of the season: Flo Dawson (F) Most improved: Tati Gorst (N) Carthusians of the season: Kitty Black (Su) and Alex Petricola (g)

Miss Molly Saunders

U15 B NETBALL

The

torrential rain away to Portsmouth Grammar School.

A thrilling mid-season win against a strong Bradfield team was a season highlight.

Hope Horne (Su) moved up from the U15C team, and she quickly became an integral part of the team.

Player of the season: Issy Weaver (N) Most improved: Hope Horne (Su) Carthusian of the season: Holly Walters (g)

Mr Austin Hill

U15 C NETBALL

The team bounced back from losing their first game of the season to win against Christ’s Hospital. It was in this match that the players began to look and perform like a cohesive team, marking a special point in the season.

Despite coming away with a loss, the match against a formidable Bradfield team was a nail-biter at times and the team showed their mettle in every second of it. This was a game that really could have gone either way and the team got to show what they were made of.

The team had a brilliant victory over Portsmouth Grammar School, despite the relentless downpour of rain throughout. Soggy, but determined, the team kept their spirits high and pushed ahead for the win.

Player of the season: Elsa Glass (W) Most improved: Sophie Rowe-Ham (Su) Carthusian of the season: Izzy Hendricks (Su)

Miss Hannah Martin

U15 D NETBALL

Sanya Pai (g) came into the team having never played netball before and transferred her basketball shooting skills, transforming the team’s game.

Wren Hoctor-Duncan (C) earned the name ‘Reliable Wren’ for always being in the right place on court at the right time, always reading the game and never messing up a pass – brilliant!

team demonstrated their resilience playing in

The last Saturday match of the season was very memorable! The coach driver took us down a narrow country lane to Cranleigh which was completely unsuitable for coaches, and 4 of the 5 staff had to get out and help the driver reverse 3/4 mile back down the road, moving all other traffic out of the way.

Player of the season: Ruby McKinnon (N) Most improved: Lexi Yuen (N) Carthusian of the season: Darcey Rees (W)

Mrs Jani Lambeth

U15 E NETBALL

Team of the season! Winning 7 fixtures! The team demonstrated determination and willingness to practice and implement training drills into their play.

Excellent draw against Cranleigh, a strong side, after a late arrival, the team quickly got into the zone.

Great team energy and enthusiasm, resulted in strong wins against Bradfield (22-6) and St Edmund's (23-2).

Player of the season: Coco Peng (C) Most improved: Sanya Pai (g) Carthusian of the season: Chloe Musk (W)

Mrs Rebecca Pugh

U15 F NETBALL

An amazing 23-2 win against St Edmund's demonstrated how significantly the team had improved.

Players grew in confidence over LQ. The team spirit and positivity amongst the players was great to witness.

Player of the season: Crystal Lin (Su) Most improved: Laeti Bernard-Brunel (g) Carthusian of the season: Lea Bodson (F)

Miss Antonia Jackson

U14 A NETBALL

The team played an amazing fast-paced game against St Catherine's, winning 30-2.

Scoring a last minute goal against Portsmouth Grammar School drawing the game 22-22 was another great highlight.

Working well together in the pouring rain coming away with a win against Guildford High School 9-8.

Player of the season: Heidi Walters (g) Most improved: Ruby Cole (N) Carthusian of the season: Georgie Atkinson (W) Team coach: Miss Leanne Rowlands

Miss Megan Phillips

U14 B NETBALL

An excellent team performance provided a tense game against Ibstock Place School, with the score tied at 2-2 at halftime. The game remained balanced, but a last-minute goal allowed the girls to secure a fantastic 9-8 victory.

At the final stage of the season, the team came together to deliver their greatest performance of the year, securing a 27-3 victory against Portsmouth Grammar School. What made this win truly remarkable was their ability to play through pouring rain, giving their all to ensure that the conditions didn't get the best of them. On that day, they demonstrated what it means to be a true Carthusian.

The main highlight of the season was the team's dedication to netball and selfimprovement. Their commitment to showing up each week, regardless of the conditions, was a testament to their character. The pupils' overall attitude was exemplary, making them a pleasure to coach every week.

Player of the season: Heidi Walters (g) Most improved: Poppy Horton Manning (C) Carthusian of the season: Georgie Atkinson (W)

Mr Callum Sibley

U14 C NETBALL

The team had a fantastic game against Portsmouth Grammar School.

When the weather gave 3 seasons in one match, other teams stopped playing, but the U14Cs didn't give up and went on to take a comfortable win.

The team was versatile and never complained about changing positions, always supporting each other.

Player of the season: Sophie Clarke (F) Most improved: Naya Haddad (F) Carthusian of the season: Alice Atkinson (N)

Jane Whiteman

U14 D NETBALL

The first goal of the season came against Epsom in a tightly contested game which ended in a close loss with the score being 9-10. Regardless of the result, the team displayed a great effort, working the ball towards the net with determination. The girls fought until the very end, showcasing great character and resilience.

The team's highest result was against Bradfield with 23 points on the board. It was a great team effort.

The team spirit and positive attitude that carried on throughout the season truly embodied Carthusian values.

Player of the season: Ella Martin (Su) Most improved: Cosima Bateman (C) Carthusian of the season: Wren Jolly-Walter (F)

An amazing attacking game against Bradfield to win 29-9.

The team throughout the season worked really well together and had a good time on and off the court.

Player of the season: Barbie Zhao (C) Most improved: Ginevra Secchi (W) Carthusian of the season: Edith Gonder (N) Team Coach: Mrs Nicola Edwards

Player of the season: Sam Watson (S) (319 runs @ 64, and 11 wickets @ 13.55)

Most improved: Jack Guest-Gornall (R) Carthusian of the season: Jack Perei (g)

Mr Anthony Kane

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Miss Kerryn Swanepoel

U14 E NETBALL

A tightly contended match against Christ's Hospital showed some excellent play, resulting in a 8-2 win.

Miss Megan Phillips

U14 F NETBALL

U14 ACADEMY NETBALL

BOYS’ 1ST XI CRICKET

GIRLS’ 1ST XI CRICKET

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BOYS’ 2ND XI CRICKET

Sam Watson's (S) 102 at Reed's.

A draw against the clergy in a really enjoyable timed game.

Felix Le Vesconte's (H) catch at Wellington.

BOYS’ 3RD XI CRICKET

The rather spectacular run out by Saahir Chhabra (R) in the Eton game will live long in the memory.

A solid innings from Aaran Pilot (W) against Eton; one of the better scores of the year! The company of these players. It makes coaching a joy and at times I am entertained by the well-pitched chat in the field.

Player of the season: Aaran Pilot (W) Most improved: Alex Loder (G) Carthusian of the season: Theo Warburton (S)

Mr Rupert Massey

BOYS’ U15 A CRICKET

In a fantastic game against Eton the 15As managed to chase down an impressive 170 in their 25 overs, thanks to the 74* for Ben Stearn (B) who paced the innings perfectly and saw the team home in the final over.

Winning three games in the space of five days, including RGS Guildford, Reed's and St Edmunds.

The team showed tremendous improvement this year and became a seriously competitive side against some of the best schools on the circuit. They managed to double the amount of wins from the previous year and make it a total of six out of the 13 games played.

Player of the season: Ben Stearn (B) Most improved: Rushil Singh (D) Carthusian of the season: Hope Horne (Su)

Mr Callum Sibley

GIRLS’ U15 A CRICKET

BOYS’

U15 B CRICKET

A 73-run opening stand between Jonty Lambeth (P) and Jack Campbell-Barnard (G) (ably assisted by the 5-run penalty...) set up the victory over Bede's.

Beating Eton by two wickets in a low-scoring thriller courtesy of Toby Cartledge's cool head at the end of the innings.

Two half centuries for Jack Campbell-Barnard (G) who showed us how to build an innings.

Player of the season: Jack Campbell-Barnard (G) Most improved: Digby Heilpern (R) Carthusian of the season: Louis Henkes (G)

Mr Thomas Marsden

BOYS’ U15 C CRICKET

The team won seven out of 10 games.

The enormous improvement shown by so many players through the season.

Every game was a team effort, the boys showing positivity and great sportmanship throughout.

Player of the season: Henry Blackley (L) Most improved: Alfie McKinnon (B) Carthusian of the season: Toby Smith (V)

Mr Thomas Constable

BOYS’ U14 A CRICKET

With seven wins from 10 games, the U14A team were the most successful in the School! Excellent bowling performance – including a stunning catch by Will Edwards (H) – to turn the match against Tonbridge and then slowly squeeze the game to a great victory.

Two different 60s by Will Edwards (against Wellington) and by Ed Ravenscroft (L) (against Hurst), but both well-paced and, at times, destructive.

The impressive win away at Wellington: the whole eleven made their own individual contribution to victory.

Players of the season: Ed Ravenscroft (L) and Jack Ratcliffe (H) Most improved: Gabriel Bhatti (L) Carthusian of the season: Zac Jenkins (D)

Mr Ryan Coleman and Mr Mike Gillespie

GIRLS’

U14 A CRICKET

BOYS’ U14 B CRICKET

A exciting victory over Bede's by one run.

An excellent and exciting group of young cricketers. I thoroughly enjoyed coaching them. They play the sport in the spirited and respectful manner in which it was intended.

Despite a difficult season, results wise, the boys showed excellent resilience and were more excited for the next fixture than the last.

Player of the season: Alex Davison (D) Most improved: Harrison Brown (L) Carthusian of the season: Arthur Rountree (L)

Mr Terrence Radloff

BOYS’ U14 C CRICKET

TENNIS

The 2024 Tennis season will be remembered for a long time. It was hugely entertaining from start to finish!

Firstly, it has been a joy to work with all the players, whether in the 1st team or making a debut in the U14 team. The attitude and effort that pupils have shown this year in tennis has been so pleasing to see.

Our Captain of Tennis, Amelia Drayson (W), was an inspiration and played a huge part in the success of our senior teams during her two years at Charterhouse. We wish her every success in the future with her tennis commitments!

Our Second Year Specialists leavers, who have made huge contributions to Charterhouse Tennis include Vlad Dmitriev (V), Max Ongko (G) and Mac Grachangnetara (G). Playing regularly this season, they organized themselves so that they could play team tennis as well as revise for their public examinations. We were delighted to award them Colours for their services to tennis over the last five years and are sure it will not be long before they return to play as OCs (or indeed the family doubles on Carthusian Day!).

The Boys’ 1st team had some challenging matches and were tested immensely. Max Wheatcroft (P), Humphrey Bown (P), Harry von Haniel (W), Kian Unni (V), Ethan Kovalev (g) and Oscar Pauwels Romero (W) were key features to the side and were duly awarded their Sports Colours.

The Girls’ 1st team has been blessed with a huge amount of talent, and being a young team, is extremely promising. Anna and Ksenia Dmitrieva (N) have been exceptional this season, playing some excellent tennis. Maud McLinden (W) and Izzy Goutkin-Smith (N) have gone from strength to strength with their tennis. Lexi Yuen (N) and Issy Weaver (N) were also outstanding. Clara Chetwood (C) proved ever reliable, contributing magnificently to the hard-fought victory over Wellington, which was a particular highlight.

The Boys’ U15A side was led superbly at the front by Max Dempster (L) and Jules Formigé (L). Continuing their fine doubles partnership, they have enjoyed a remarkable season, including, of course, their U15 Inter-House Tennis victory! It was not surprising to see them contest the Boys’ U15 singles final, too. Max Bertram (H) also proved incredibly resilient and ever consistent on court.

The Girls’ U15A side also has a large number of players vying for places. Anou Reiser (F), Selina Hunter (Su), Amber Black (N) and Alison Barrable (W) have been regular features in a squad that has enjoyed a brilliant season. With games based on consistent play, they too will make the transition to senior tennis. Indeed, they have already played 2nd Team Tennis already!

The Boys’ U14 teams had a truly remarkable run. The U14C team went unbeaten all season, with the U14B team winning eight out of nine matches. The U14A side were led by the likes of Marcus Chu (H), Sam Hanbury (H), Filippo Correa Guffanti (L) and Kai Fujimoto (V). The year group is blessed with tennis talent, and it would not surprise me to see a number of the players aiming for 1st team places next year.

The Girls’ U14A side also had a superb season with four wins from six matches. Again, like the Boys’ U14A side, they were victorious against

the likes of St John’s, Cranleigh, and Bradfield. Alexa Peschkoff (N), Marta Almansa (W), Naya Haddad (F), and Stephanie Falck (W) proved ever reliable. Hard-won 5-4 victories tell you a lot about the mentality of the squad, which bodes very well for the future.

Finally, a huge thank you to the coaches of the Tennis teams, the Grounds staff for their help in making sure the tennis facilities we provide are ones to be proud of, to the Catering staff for some excellent match teas either in the QSC Café or by Prom, and to all the families and friends who have come out to support the pupils this season.

Mr James Silvester

Six out of the seven matches played were won on a very tough circuit. The only loss was against Epsom and that was 4-5 to them. Full domination against Cranleigh winning 9-0, with six of the matches only losing twelve games in total. An outstanding effort by the team!

The last match of the season against a very competitive Bradfield side, winning 6-3. Every player gave it 100% and won some crucial points.

Player of the season: Maud McLinden (W) Most improved: Clara Chetwood (C) Carthusian of the season: Anna Dmitrieva (N)

Mrs Nicola Edwards

1ST VI TENNIS

GIRLS’ 1ST VI TENNIS

GIRLS’ 2ND VI TENNIS

Six out of the seven matches played were won with the only loss against Epsom, the first weekend of Quarter. An outstanding achievement against a tough set of schools.

A hard fought 5-4 win against a strong Bradfield side the last weekend of Quarter, where many points were long rallies.

A dominating 8-1 win against Cranleigh where some tough games occurred but we fought hard and held out until the end.

Player of the season: Issy Weaver (N) Most improved: Lexi Yuen (N) Carthusian of the season: Amber Black (N)

Mrs Nicola Edwards

GIRLS’ 3RD VI TENNIS

A very good win against a tough Cranleigh side in the latter part of the Quarter.

Florence Rattray (C) winning the Tony Williams Plate tournament and beating players in teams.

A strong performance against St. Mary's, Ascot winning 6-3. A very impressive match.

Player of the season: Flo Ivey (F) Most improved: Florence Rattray (C) Carthusian of the season: India Thouvenin (Su)

Mrs Nicola Edwards

GIRLS’ 4TH VI TENNIS

A fantastic 7-2 victory against Epsom the first weekend of CQ. This showed real promise for the season.

The perseverance we saw in the girls when facing Wellington, we never gave up and fought for every point.

The commitment that these girls showed in their training sessions. The improvement they made was massive and they were a joy to work with.

Player of the season: Rachel Hobson (F) Most improved: Lyra Guise Tucker (C) Carthusian of the season: Lexi Field (g)

Mrs Nicola Edwards

GIRLS’ U15 A TENNIS

Winning six out of the eight matches and finishing with our outstanding 7-2 victory against Bradfield.

A convincing 7-2 win against Epsom.

Beating Sutton High 12-0 in both singles and doubles in the LTA league.

Player of the season: Isla Gilmore (W) Most improved: Allegra Fox (C) Carthusian of the season: Poppy Ivey (g)

Mrs Nicola Edwards

BOYS’ U15 A TENNIS

Competition was fierce, especially amongst B-D squads as we had enough players for seven teams.

Improvements in second serve value and volleying helped all three teams achieve a fixture win ratio of 50-79% across all fixtures in A-C teams.

Jules Formigé (G) hit a screamer to win a point against Eton in a tight 1st pair vs 1st pair clash. Jules and Max only dropped one set all season winning 26/27 sets!

Player of the season: Jules Formigé (G) Most improved: Edgar Revenlow-Grinling (G) Carthusian of the season: Max Bertram (H)

Mr Roderick Duke

GIRLS’ U15 B TENNIS

This team has been unbeaten all season – this is a fantastic achievement as they faced many top teams along the way. Many pairs in this team will have not have even dropped a set.

Beating Epsom 9-0 on the first weekend and then beating local rivals Cranleigh near the end of Quarter.

Having so many talented players to choose from, so making my job really hard each week, to select a team.

Player of the season: Milly Thomassen (C) Most improved: Tilly Hogg (F) Carthusian of the season: Poppy Reid (N)

Mrs Nicola Edwards

GIRLS’ U15 C TENNIS

Winning five out of the six matches played against other schools and always giving 100%, with the lowest result was 6-3.

Being victorious against Wellington, where we dominated many of the games winning either 6-0 or 6-1.

A very convincing win against St. George's, Weybridge, where we displayed some outstanding tennis.

Player of the season: Johanna Pohla (W) Most improved: Lili Harston (C) Carthusian of the season: Livia Edminston (N)

Mrs Nicola Edwards

GIRLS’ U15 D TENNIS

Poppy Hinton (N) and Nicole Nadel (C) played for the senior teams a couple of times.

Strong performances against St. George's, and Bradfield and finishing the Quarter playing some very competitive tennis.

Every training session, these girls worked hard to improve their overall core skills but also their game play. The team had outstanding attitudes!!

Player of the season: Poppy Hinton (N) Most improved: Anfisa Zaytseva (C) Carthusian of the season: Nicole Nadel (C)

Mrs Nicola Edwards

GIRLS’ U14 A TENNIS

A narrow loss against Epsom 4-5, but it showed the team potential – a great start to the season.

An outstanding 5-4 win against local rivals Cranleigh, showing real determination to be consistent in all games.

A fantastic 5-4 win against Bradfield in the final match of the season.

Player of the season: Alexa Peschkoff (N) Most improved: Lea Bodson (F) Carthusian of the season: Marta Almansa (W)

Mrs Nicola Edwards

GIRLS’ U14 B TENNIS

Winning four out of the six matches played and narrowly losing to Epsom on the first match.

Having such a large squad of players to choose from that meant the standard was very good in the U14B and U14C side.

Very strong matches played at the end of the season against Bradfield and Cranleigh, winning 5-4, 6-3 respectively.

Player of the season: Grace Eynon (N) Most improved: Lola Valieva (F) Carthusian of the season: Alice Atkinson (N)

Mrs Nicola Edwards

GIRLS’ U14 C TENNIS

A fantastic draw with local rivals Guildford High School early in the season showed that we had depth to our teams and players were improving all the time, making selection hard.

A strong 6-3 win against St. John's Leatherhead, where vital points were won to secure the games.

A good final win against Bradfield to finish off the season, showing how far our players have come throughout the season.

Player of the season: Suzanna Kovalev (g) Most improved: Aggie Chester Davies (g) Carthusian of the season: Emilia Dumas (Su)

Mrs Nicola Edwards

GIRLS’

U14 D TENNIS

The level of dedication that these girls have shown in practice and their desire to improve and compete for places in the school team.

Many of these girls played in the Under School doubles and singles championships and their level of confidence in their game has improved significantly.

A narrow 4-5 loss to Wellington but it just shows how far this team has come and the effort they have put into training.

Player of the season: Emilie Ferreira Palen (W) Most improved: Mia Wang (Su) Carthusian of the season: Lara Darkazally (C)

Mrs Nicola Edwards

Boys’ 2nd VI Tennis

Boys’ U15 B Tennis

Boys’ U15 C Tennis

Boys’ U15 D Tennis

Girls’ U15 E Tennis

Boys’ U14 A Tennis

Boys’ U14 B Tennis

Boys’ U14 C Tennis

Boys’ U14 D Tennis

Boys’ U14 E Tennis

ATHLETICS

This was a busy and successful athletics season, with more athletes representing the School than ever before. An influx of new 1YS added to an already strong Senior squad and there were record numbers of Fourths choosing athletics, some of them very talented indeed. The fixture card was mixed, competing against some old favourites at Eton and Tonbridge, and at some co-educational meetings at Winchester and Marlborough.

SENIOR BOYS

Versatility was our strength this year, and there was a much greater commitment to the various competitions. Under the leadership of Perch Suwannakit (P), training started in LQ for the first time. Thomas Bateman (S) set the standards high by dominating the sprints, including the 400m, only being beaten once when he did not hear the starting claxon at Marlborough, and breaking the School 200m record at Winchester (22.2s). Ryan O’Connor (D) showed his talent by winning the long jump at the Lord Burghley Trophy at Eton and breaking the School discus record (42.34m); there was not a field event in which he did not participate. Irese Osazee (D) was new to Charterhouse, and new to athletics, but he impressed in the high jump in the first match of the season, jumping 1.86m, before trying out the triple jump (12.43m), as well as being part of the successful sprint relay team. Perch, Theo Freeland (W) and Oliver Wolny (P) made great progress in the long and triple-jumps, recording some good wins at Winchester and Seaford. Benedikt Meyer-Bothling (G) worked hard to improve his technique in the 110m hurdles, getting his personal best time down to 17.4s. Seun Itayemi (L), Henry Guy (D) and Caspar Wood (S) impressed in the throwing events, Caspar throwing an excellent 43.83m in the javelin, tantalisingly close to the School record. Massimo Sevensma-Wells (g) led the middle-distance team, running 2.11.1 minutes in the 800m at Tonbridge. There was great camaraderie in the senior team, and they were positive role models to the younger athletes, both in training and at competitions. The team finished having had a highly successful season, achieving good wins over

Marlborough (twice), Whitgift, Dauntsey’s, Winchester and Seaford. With a large squad of 1YS, I hope the team will build on this success in 2025.

INTER-BOYS

The Inter-Boys struggled against some strong opposition early on, as many Fifths decided to concentrate on their GCSE examinations, leaving a small team of Removes to fill many of the spaces. Those Fifths who did compete showed what progress can be made in just a year. George Brooks (P) took every opportunity to show how good he was winning the 100m at the Lord Burghley Trophy at Eton, finishing third in the Surrey Schools Championships, narrowly missing out on a place in the English Schools’ and breaking two School records (100m and 200m). He was so dominant that he won the 200m at Winchester by 50m! Joshua Balogun (V) broke the School high jump record twice. Freddy Stolt-Nielsen (P) threw the javelin and discus consistently; he and Oscar Aiken-Barre (D) covered the throws between themselves on many occasions. John Duan (D) reduced his PB in the 800m significantly, running strong and gutsy races at Eton and Winchester. Lucas McLaren (V) ran a PB at the Surrey Schools’ Championships to put last year’s injury-ridden season behind him. New Remove Sam Sullivan (P) joined Ilya Walker-Haworth (S) as the top 400m runners, and Alexi Walder (S), Oliver Paulson-Ellis (S) and Thomas Winmill (G) covered the longer events. Nopp Hetrakul (S) and Solomon Mutu (R) improved in the sandpit, particularly in the triple jump. Evander Noundou (H) was a late addition to the Athletics Team, but his 9.99m shot put at Marlborough showed his potential in this event. This was a season of development, but the team did record wins over Bradfield, Seaford, Winchester and St Paul’s.

JUNIOR BOYS

The Junior Boys' Athletics Team often find the competition against rugby-playing schools rather challenging, but not this year. Wins were recorded over Tonbridge twice (once at Tonbridge), St. Paul’s, Reed’s, Bradfield, Marlborough, Canford, Sherborne, and others.

Competition for places in the team was tough with 27 boys choosing athletics. For many of these boys, this was their first season of proper training and competition, which only seemed to increase their enthusiasm for athletics. They worked hard to improve their technical ability and took coaching very well. There was plenty of talent across all the events, with Fiyi Ayinde (R) equalling the School 100m record, and Max Colonius Xavier (R), 300m; Henry Heilpern (R), 1500m; Zachary Webster (P), triple jump and Aidan MansonSmith (P), discus all breaking the School records. It is rare for the U15 School records to be broken, so these five records, all achieved in one season, reflect the talent we have in Under School. These pupils were supported by other gifted athletes. Gabriel Cheesman (H) was selected to run the 800m at the Surrey Schools Championships and won the high jump at Marlborough. The boys worked to develop their technique, and five hurdlers, Tom Wilson (G), Scott McLaren (V), Milan Burato Furman (B), Lucas Agten (H) and Gabriel, deserve special mention in this regard. Tom returned from injury after Exeat and had a significant impact on many events in the latter part of the season. Other athletes who contributed significantly to the team were Dillon Du Cann (S), Elias Abayomi-Onasanya (P), James You (L), Lukas O’Donoghue (G), Shane Robert-Tariah (V) and Stig Camacho Wejbrandt (D). I am looking forward to watching these boys develop their talents further as they move up through the School.

Mrs Suzanne Allen

SENIOR GIRLS

There were enough girls to make a competitive senior team this year, and despite Biology field trips and university open days, the girls travelled to Lord Wandsworth College, Winchester and Marlborough as well as hosting Gordon’s and Seaford at Charterhouse. The team was made up of 1YS who were new to the School, and thus to our athletics program. They trained hard in the different squads alongside the boys and acted as good role models to the younger girls, offering sage advice about technique and competition preparation. Muna Oguine (g) broke three

School records over 100m (12.4s) and 200m (26.3) and in the triple jump (10.00m). She was unbeaten in the sprints until she was pipped at the post in the last race of the season. Until then, she had won all her races convincingly. Bella Taylor (F), Bella Isaacs (Su) and Eliza Petricola (g) covered the distance events, with Eliza getting involved in the field events at Marlborough, throwing the javelin 17.13m. Matilda Faure Walker (F) and Robyn Kelly (F) enjoyed success in the sandpit with long jump and triple jump. Beatrix Leacock Walsh (F) was selected to represent Waverley at the Surrey Schools’ Championships in the 200m. It was a defining moment in girls’ athletics history when the seniors won at Marlborough, beating both Marlborough and Downe House by winning the final 4x100m race. These girls have raised the standard of girls’ athletics this year and have been great company too.

INTER-GIRLS

Removes made up the Inter-Girls' team this year, competing against the year above until Exeat. However, this did not curb their enthusiasm for athletics, and they were tenacious in competition. They showed their calibre by beating seven other schools at Claremont, winning five of the ten individual events, and recorded wins over Downe House, Gordon’s, Canford and Bradfield amongst others. Hebe Jones (Su) continued her good form from last season, breaking two School records: shot put and discus. Tati Gorst (N) beat the 800m School record before showing her talent over the 300m. New to athletics, Bella Atkins-Jarron (g) and Tallulah Edwards (W) filled the spaces in the sprints and jumps, Bella sharing the high jump School record with Gabby Diri (F), while Tallulah was selected to represent Waverley at the Surrey Schools’ Championships in the long jump. The large squad of girls trained hard and were always willing to step in when there was an injury or illness. Lydia Neiteler (F) and Florence Dawson (F) developed their technique over the hurdles, although Lydia was happier running a 300m or competing in the long jump. Isolde Aiken-Barre (C), Alex Hayward (W) and Hayley Wong (Su) all trained hard in their field events, Hayley improving her personal best in the triple jump to 9.38m. Lolita Barnes (F), Rachel Ng (g), Isla Duffield (F), Ariyaana Doss (g), Amelia Kumar (N) and Aarna Dhanuka (g) all regularly competed too. I hope that many of these girls will want to compete next year, despite their GCSE exams, as they will be joined by the talented juniors, and I can only see the team being even more successful.

JUNIOR GIRLS

There was a lot of talent in the junior girls’ squad, with some exceptional individual performances, and many girls willing to chip in to make up a strong team. They were a force to be reckoned with at competitions. They won the three-school match at Charterhouse on the first weekend of CQ, won the 10-school competition at Claremont, won against six other schools at Marlborough, including Downe House and Marlborough, but lost to Marlborough when they finished second at Winchester by 228 points to Marlborough’s 243. Sophie Clarke (F), Ella Martin (Su) and Orlaith West (C) were selected to compete at the Surrey Schools’ Championships in June. Orlaith won the long jump, the first time a Carthusian (boy or girl) has won at U15 in the last ten years. She broke the School record (at U15, U17 and U19) with a jump of 4.75m. Ella Martin had already broken the School record (U15, U17 and U19) over 800m, and later in the season added the U15 300m record. Sophie, until her injury after Exeat, won races over 100m, 200m and 300m, as well as shot put and triple jump! Georgie Atkinson (W) also broke the School U15 1500m record with a time of 5.19 minutes, leading from the front in most of her races. Kotryna Miliute (g), Ruby Cole (N), Jessica Allen (N), Layla Salamony (N) and Millie Bulman (C) all contributed in various ways in the track events, as did Minami Koita (g), Tin Ching Lee (W), Emilia Burke (Su) and Aoibhe Brosnan (F) in the field events. Barbie Zhao (C) made a positive impact after joining the team after Exeat, ending as our best shot putter. There was a great atmosphere at all training sessions, and plenty of support for each other in competitions. The future of Charterhouse girls’ athletics looks very bright.

Mrs Suzanne Allen

INTER-HOUSE

Inter-House Athletics was bigger and better than ever. It was a glorious afternoon, with the athletes being cheered on by a bank of supporters and the newly designed House mascots. After some reticence, Mr Dean Chisnall took control of the microphone, which added

to the atmosphere of previous years, as he celebrated the athletes, and School records as they happened.

Double winners among the senior boys included Thomas Bateman over 100m and 200m, Massimo Sevensma-Wells over 400m and 800m and Irese Osazee in the triple and high jumps. Among the Inter-Boys, double winners were Oscar Aiken-Barre (D) in the shot and discus, George Brooks over 100m and 200m, and among the junior boys, Zachary Webster in the long and triple jumps, Aidan Manson-Smith in the shot and discus, Fiyi Ayinde over 100m and high jump, Oscar Holbourn (B) over 800m and 1500m. In the senior girls’ competition, Bella Taylor won the 400m and 1500m, and in the junior girls, double winners were Ella Martin in 300m and 800m, and Orlaith West in the long jump and hurdles. Even more impressively, Muna Oguine won the 100m, 200m and triple jump and Ryan O’Connor won the discus, hurdles and long jump: one run, one jump and one throw.

The 32x100m lived up to its hype, and for the second time in two years, favourites Pageites were beaten in the final by an impressive team performance from Gownboys, who broke the School record with a time of 6.52 minutes. The girls’ race this year was a 24x100m, with Fletcherites taking the trophy convincingly.

Boys’ results:

The junior Athletics trophy was won by Robinites, and the Inters by Pageites who also won the senior trophy from Daviesites by one point. The Lessington Cup for Athletics went to Pageites for the third year in a row. Massimo Sevensma-Wells won the Maxwell Cup for running, the Alex O’Callaghan Brown Under School Victor Ludorum Cup was presented to George Brooks, and the Wyndham Halswelle Victor Ludorum Cup for Specialists went to Ryan O’Connor.

Girls’ results:

Fletcherites and Duckites dominated in the girls’ competition, Duckites winning the Junior and Senior competitions, and Fletcherites taking the Inters cup, as well as the Sir Greville Spratt Cup for girls’ athletics. The Suzanne Allen Victrix Ludorum Cup for the Under School was won by Beatrix Leacock Walsh and the Caitlin Lloyd Victrix Ludorum Cup for Specialists was awarded to Muna Oguine.

The House relays took place in their new normal slot after banco, though in the week preceding the individual events this year. This gave a focus to the week, which culminated in House Athletics finals day, and it was great to see House spirit on show from all the teams. Pageites dominated in the Inter-Boys' competition, smashing the School records in both 4x100m and 4x400m, and Robinites beat

the School record in the junior boys 4x300m. Hugo Daumas-Snowball (G) and Thomas Winmill broke the paarlauf record. As in the individual events, Fletcherites dominated in the Inter-Girls' events and Duckites in the senior girls’ races. The Northbrook 4x300m broke the junior girls’ 4x300m record. Ella Martin and Emilia Burke, and Tati Gorst and Freya Dailly (N) broke the paarlauf School records. The relay trophies were awarded to Pageites and Fletcherites.

Mrs Suzanne Allen

BADMINTON

2023/24 was a busier year than ever for badminton, with the squad playing almost a full complement of fixtures alongside weekly training with Mr David Greatorex, our inimitable coach. We find ourselves in a position where the top few players have reached (with seeming ease) a level of skill where they can school the master in charge of badminton almost without breaking a sweat.

After the inaugural Charterhouse Cup back in March and a highly enjoyable visit to watch the world’s top players at the All England Open Badminton Championships semi-finals in Birmingham, many were enthused to work harder at the sport. Furthermore, our top two players (Danny Lee (P) and Matthew Zheng (R)) also spent a few afternoons at Surrey Sports Park, trying their hand against the University team and, indeed, sometimes even holding their own. Impressive.

Obviously, a few of our number are now moving on to greater things at university, and they will be sorely missed. Hopefully they (and others) will return for our OC match on 10 December. For the coming year, Josh Cheung (H) takes up the mantle as the new badminton captain, and many of us are much looking forward to getting back into the swing of things. Next year’s going to be a good one!

Mr Rich Castro

BASKETBALL

This has been another highly successful year for basketball. The club has seen a huge amount of interest from pupils – we have more applicants than we can fit on the court! The basketball team again won the Public Schools' Basketball Tournament, the first repeat winners in seven years.

U18: Played

20, Won 13, Lost 7

The U18 team deserves huge praise for winning the 2024 Public Schools' Basketball Tournament, making them ‘back-to-back’ champions following the win in 2023. The team beat Royal Hospital School and Wellington College in the group stage, before moving on to beat Harrow in the semi-final and Bradfield College in the final.

The team this year was made up of boys and girls from the 2YS, 1YS, Fifth Form, and Removes. Opponent

U18 Team:

• David Otegbola (D) (Captain)

• Sebastian Dominguez (W) (Captain)

• Matthew Godley (H)

• Robert Godley (H)

• Stasys Milius (g)

• Oscar Pauwels Romero (W)

• Irese Osazee (D)

• Rory Toms (B)

• Raymond Shi (G)

• David Li (L)

• Bill Tangprasert (L)

• Ludovica Porreca (Su)

• Beam Mongkolchaipak (H)

Inter-House Basketball this year was run by Captain of Basketball Sebastian Dominguez and involved all 15 Houses, both boys and girls. The overall winners were Daviesites who beat Weekites in the final.

I am tremendously proud of what all the boys and girls of the Basketball Club have achieved this year. Through their hard work and perseverance, they were the School's second most successful sport by winning percentage, being beaten only by the juggernaut that is Tennis.

My thanks to Mr Pierre Pillet for all his help running basketball this year. A final thank you goes to the two Captains of Basketball, Sebastian Dominguez and David Otegbola, who have done an outstanding job of leading by example. Basketball has had such a successful season thanks to their leadership, perseverance, responsibility and encouragement.

Mr Philip Stimpson

CLIMBING

Climbing continues to be a popular sporting choice. Although we do see many come and go due to other sporting commitments, we always have a few regulars who continue to push their grade and technical skill, which has resulted in us having a very strong team across all year groups.

It has been great to see so many participate each Quarter, especially new girls trying out and enjoying our fantastic sport.

Climbing Competition

From early December, we started to train for the annual Independent Schools' Climbing Competition to be held in March. This year we had a very strong team comprised of Darcey Stapleton (Su), Sienna Callender (Su), Toby Morris (B), Toby Nash (g), Jasper Kenney (g), Alex Makelberge (V), Ned Brooks (G), Remy Mazurek (S), Jai Chatterjee (R), John Brotherton (G), Max Ousey (B), and Alex Tasker (G).

Early on Monday 11 March, the above 12 dedicated climbers boarded the minibus, heading to White Spider Indoor Climbing Centre near Tolworth.

Twenty-one schools took part, which meant that over 200 climbers were trying to push their grade and score points. There were three main categories: bouldering, top rope and leading. Each route had slightly elevated grades, which earned the climber more points.

Despite a long, tiring day on the wall, the team showed real endurance. Everyone really enjoyed chatting to other climbers about technique and discussing new moves. It was great to see them all work hard, mingle with other schools, and just have fun, a key part of climbing.

Well done to all those who took part! I look forward to taking many of those involved to next year’s competition.

We hope that joining the cross-country squad at Charterhouse is the beginning of a lifelong experience of the pleasure of moving swiftly along the trails. It has been said to me that running can lead to joint – particularly knee –issues. Is it, then, the case that running now and beyond could store up problems for the future? I am happy to be able to say that this is a popular misconception. A delve into the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine reveals a systematic review of the literature under the title, Effects of Running on the Development of Knee Osteoarthritis. This showed that multiple studies found no significant differences in the prevalence of osteoarthritis or cartilage thickness between runners and non-runners. Indeed, the risk may be the other way around. One study found a significantly higher risk of knee osteoarthritis progressing to total knee replacement among non-runners.

The lesson may be, therefore, that if you want healthy knees, you should actually be taking up running. All the better, then, to be seeing a record turnout of OCs coming back for the OC match. This (handicap) race was won by Mykhailo Sokur (V) whose improvement over the year had not gone unnoticed, but who still made a mockery of my time estimates. Finishing in the top three were Ryan Kannepalli (S19) and Reeyan Shah (P), another newcomer who is quickly turning into one of our top runners. The season as a whole was rather marred by several of our normal fixtures being cancelled, but the squad was ably led by Jeremy West (B) and Jago Brazier (R). These two were model leaders, calm, encouraging and authoritative in leading the training. They both made it through to the Surrey County Championships as did Nico Jeffcock (H), Jack Guest-Gornall (R), Felix Sulit Tarry (g) and Ara Kola-Daisi (R).

With marathons and even ultras becoming increasingly popular it is, perhaps, most likely that OCs will be found running these rather than joining a club and competing in traditional club fixtures. It was therefore great for many of the squad to be able to come out in support of Louise De Heus’ (C) and Florence Ivey’s (F) half marathon charity event in CQ. Guest-Gornall ran an impressive 1:26 minutes over a lumpy off-road course. Hopefully, this will be a regular event and set more Carthusians on the path to taking on such challenges when their time at Charterhouse is behind them.

Mr Edward Hadley

FENCING

All in all, a tough season for the fencing team – some early victories against Bradfield and Ardingly became distant memories as more taxing fixtures presented themselves, some going the wrong way by the narrowest of margins.

Throughout the season, it was fantastic to see so many willing and eager to participate in fixtures. It was particularly encouraging to see a group of 1YS girls start fencing, always supporting each other at fixtures.

We welcomed our new coach Mr David Standen and have seen an increase in numbers amongst the pupils, and there has been an especially positive buzz in the salle for training sessions.

Unfortunately, the annual match against the OCs could not go ahead, but we did, as usual, enter the Public Schools’ Competition in March with several notable performances –Justin Jin (S) was 16th in the Senior Foil, Jamie-Ella Summers (Su) made the top ten of the Junior Épée, Sven Sinnes (V) knocked out the number two seed in the Senior Épée, and Charlie Jorgeson (V) was seeded number one after the group rounds of the Junior Sabre.

Mr Charles Marsh

FIVES

This was a superb year for Fives at Charterhouse, with 14 fixtures, four tournaments, and eight pairs going up to the National Championships. Winning all but one of our five fixtures against local rivals Cranleigh, we went down to Shrewsbury, beat Sunningdale and enjoyed

CROSS COUNTRY

tightly contested drawn fixtures against Eton, Westminster, Berkhamsted, St Olave’s and local adult team, the Brigands.

Aside from these bilateral fixtures, Charterhouse also entered four pairs into the London Tournament Festival held at Harrow in December and two pairs into the National U15 Hughes Cup competition, a first for the School. I am delighted to say that Charterhouse won the Main Plate in the London Tournament and came fourth (ahead of Eton!) and Shrewsbury’s second pair in the Hughes Cup.

This year’s Nationals were held in the newly refurbished courts at Repton. Our U18 pair, Will Bishop (V) and Max Ongko (G), fought valiantly but were ultimately eliminated by their Cranleigh sparring partners of all people in the round of 16. Our U15s performed superbly, with our second pair, Jan Michalski (V) and Jack Ratcliffe (H), qualifying for the round of 16, while Jules Formigé (L) and Matteo Gilardini (V) won the match of the tournament against Eton’s first pair to advance to the semi-finals where they were narrowly defeated by the eventual winners, Berkhamsted. Among the U14s, three of our five pairs made it to the knockout stages, with Kin Grachangnetara (G) and George Elmore (S) losing to Harrow’s first pair in the round of 16, and David Stevens (S) and Will Brewster (S) losing to Shrewsbury’s second pair at the same stage. First pair Jack Ratcliffe and Ben Kilpatrick (R) came closest but could not quite get past the same strong Shrewsbury pair in the quarterfinals.

Old Carthusians also featured in the end-ofseason competitions, notably the Aberconway Cup where Jan and his father, Tom, triumphed over Tom Dunbar and son to take home the Mike Fenn Plate.

After the Easter hiatus, our season culminated in May with the inaugural Pattison Plate tournament for pairs consisting of a beak and a pupil. This was held in honour of OC and lifelong Fives advocate Ronald Pattison (V69), who sadly passed away during the season. A huge turnout of more than 40 entrants was greeted by fine weather, a tasty BBQ and some superb Fives, with the Plate eventually going to Remove Bertie (B) and Mr Michael Gillespie.

Mr Tom Leach & Mr Tom Constable

GOLF

Charterhouse has enjoyed a successful year of golf with over 20 fixtures and events, played in a variety of formats. The junior and senior teams have been competitive and have enjoyed wins over Harrow, Winchester, Cranleigh and Lord Wandsworth. Our junior girls also took part in Cranleigh’s invitational competition. In the Charterhouse singles, Zach Kirton (H) won the Peter Alliss trophy and led the Hodgsonites team to victory in Inter-House Golf helped by a strong contribution from Joshua Allen (H), with some additional points scored by Jack Ratcliffe (H).

Our Golf squad has continued to play senior matches at Worplesdon Golf Club, which is one of Surrey’s finest golf courses. Our own Halford Hewitt Golf Course is where we practise and play our Junior matches. It has a slope rating and an affiliation with England and Surrey Golf, which enables golfers of all abilities to obtain and improve their handicaps. The course is frequently recognised for the quality of its greens and fairways, credit for which must go to Mr Liam McKendry and his greenkeeping team, who deserve a special acknowledgement for their excellent work. This year, we were again able to welcome pupils and their parents or siblings to compete in the Charterhouse Family Foursomes. The event took place on a sunny Sunday afternoon in June, with Andrew and Joshua Wyke (G) winning the Hollingsworth Cup for the second year in a row, narrowly beating Neil and Zach Kirton (H).

Golf continues to develop as a recreational sport at Charterhouse with over 150 pupils of all levels holding membership rights, their bag-tag allowing them to use the School course to practice their skills and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Beginners and intermediate players have also been able to take individual lessons with golf professional Mr Dean Linott. Many thanks to the following staff for their contribution to golf this year: Mrs Catherine McDonald, Mrs Vanessa NorthPanting, Mr Tim Hingston, Mr Martin Crosby, Mr David McCombes and Mr Ben Formstone.

Mr Will Baugniet

LACROSSE 1ST LACROSSE

The Lacrosse 1st Team had a fantastic final season with Captain Jodie Orogun (W) and Vice-Captain Lily Bartley (C) at the helm. Jodie was an excellent leader, a credit to the School, and well organised both behind the scenes and on the pitch, captaining with true passion and determination to get the best out of her team members. Jodie led the team to five wins and a draw over the course of their nine fixtures and was also the team’s top goal scorer, demonstrating exemplary leadership and determination to end the final season of lacrosse at Charterhouse on a high. This squad had a particularly strong group of Senior players with the defensive star of the team, Poppy Currill (C), being awarded the ‘Coach’s Player’ award and Trinity De Lucy McKeeve (N) winning the ‘Carthusian Player’ award and the ‘Players’ Player’ award. Both Poppy and Trinity were outstanding players and their commitment to the sport was exemplary. They always put 100% effort into all that they did and were great role models for others to follow. A particular standout performance was the 5-4 victory against local rivals St Catherine’s who have been a consistently tough side to play against over the years. The girls showed exceptional determination to dig deep and come from behind to clinch a narrow victory.

A highlight at the end of the season was the round-robin tournament hosted at Charterhouse, involving some of our best competitors and rivals of the season. The team narrowly missed out on retaining the 2022 title by the smallest of margins of goal difference. However, many of the senior girls have finished the season with a great deal of pride and lacrosse experience, ready to take their ability to the next level. Indeed, many will endeavour to play at university level in the next academic year. St Catherine’s, Bramley, will now take over hosting the annual lacrosse tournament.

Finally, thank you to Mr Phil Collier who has led the lacrosse programme at Charterhouse for many years and has inspired lots of girls to proceed to higher level teams with many fond memories to take with them. This truly was a great set of players with whom to finish our lacrosse journey at the School. Green will

always be remembered fondly by all those who played lacrosse as the host of many matches and tournaments. The final chapter has come to an end, but we will always have great memories.

Thanks also go to Mr Tristan Clemence, Mrs Cathrina Hogg and Mrs Charlotte Silvester for all their help and support over the years. Their great coaching has given the girls lots of opportunities to enjoy playing lacrosse. Thanks go especially to Mrs Silvester, who was Head of Lacrosse for many years, and worked tirelessly organising fixtures and everything else that comes with the role.

Inter-House Lacrosse

Inter-House Lacrosse is always a highlight of the season. This year was slightly different as some Houses did not have enough players, so we formed a new House, Fletchbrook, with Northbrook and Fletcherites playing together which meant that Francesca Baillieu (F) and Georgina Baillieu (N) could play together one last time. The fast and furious matches saw lots of goals scored.

Results

1st Weekites

2nd Sutton

3rd Fletchbrook

4th Chetwynd

2ND LACROSSE

A lot of new players, keen to learn the sport joined the team at the start of the season. The players demonstrated the open-mindedness that usually takes a long time to acquire when playing a new sport; this doesn't usually happen in a season.

The team played some good lacrosse at the end of the season in the Invitation Tournament.

External, competitive fixtures against Marlborough College, St. Catherine's and Downe House gave the team valuable playing experience.

Player of the season: Lyra Guise Tucker (C) Most improved: India Thouvenin (Su)

Carthusian of the season: Ayah Chehab (Su) Team Coach: Mr Tristan Clemence

Mrs Nicola Edwards

SQUASH

Squash had a very busy year with over 23 fixtures played and a 40% win rate, and around 40 pupils playing for six teams in regular fixtures. Highlights of the season included the Boys’ 2nd III narrowly losing out on winning their group in the Epsom Schools Tournament, as well as a valiant performance of the Boys’ 1st V at the Roehampton Schools Tournament. In the latter, despite being down to four men at the last minute due to injury, the team managed to produce some convincing individual wins against the likes of Harrow, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. In friendlies, the Girls’ U16 V performed very well against Wellington, with Ayah Chehab (Su) leading the team with great confidence. The Boys’ U14 and U15 teams had great success against Cranmore, winning all but one of their games. A special mention must go to Ben Kilpatrick (R), who, despite being in the Fourth Form, has regularly played for the 1st V. A particular highlight for him was taking the Winchester number one (another Fourth) to the final point of the fifth game, which made for a thrilling match. This year, we say goodbye to outgoing Captain, Harry Wood (G), who performed an admirable role motivating not only senior teams but also our youngest and most inexperienced players. Next year, we welcome a promising Boys’ 1st V, with most of our key players moving from the First Year Specialists, including the new Captain, Humphrey Bown (P). We will also have our first senior girls’ squad, and I am sure that they will make a great success of their matches.

Mr Matthew Dobson

RACQUETS

It gives me great pleasure to report that Racquets at Charterhouse is again leading the way in the Racquets community. This year

Amelia Drayson (W) became the first ever female Captain of Racquets, not only at Charterhouse, but in any public school. I am sure this helped, in no little way, to increase the number of girls playing the sport.

As always, the seniors in the squad set the tone for the season, and the 1st pair of Amelia Drayson and Charlie Raeside (W) led the way with a fine victory over Winchester in the first match of the season, defeating them again when we visited them in the New Year.

Amelia also partnered with Ollie Webster (D) for some 1st pair matches and they both very much enjoyed beating Eton at Queen’s and St. Paul’s away.

In terms of enthusiasm for the game and time spent at the courts, no one came near Alex Loder (G) as he, and his partner Charlie Bromley (H), steadily improved the quality of their play in the 2nd pair. The victory over the Clifton College pair was the highlight of their season.

We also had our first ever senior girls match with Bella Wylie (F), currently a Colt, partnering with Maud McLinden (W) against Wellington. The gallery was royally entertained in this tightest of encounters, with Bella’s greater court experience and Maud’s effective serving proving decisive. Maud served out in the set in the fifth game to secure this momentous win. I am certain that this win marks the first of many for the girls at Charterhouse.

In the Colts, we have four regular exponents of this fine game. The quality of Ollie Webster’s serve and rallying, combined with the energy and never-say-die attitude of Alex Magliana (D) led to a number of convincing victories, the highlights including wins away at Marlborough, Clifton College and Tonbridge and at home against Harrow.

Not to be outdone, the Colts B pairing of Josh Allen (H) and Tom Cowling (B) produced some of the most dramatic victories of the season, the highlight being the 3-2 triumph over

Marlborough, where we saw Josh, at second hand, serve out the match 18-16 in the set in the final game. The 3-1 wins at home over St. Paul’s and Harrow, while more convincing, were just as satisfying.

Before I move on, special mention must be made of Max Wheatcroft (P), who has started to make his presence felt down at the courts, and on one memorable afternoon, stepped into the breech to partner with Ollie Webster in the Colts A pair. An extraordinary turn of events saw him dominate the match, leading to a remarkable 3-0 victory over Wellington.

The Junior Colts pairing of Max Jeffery (D) and Eddie Hurd (D) also showed promise and recorded a string of solid wins when playing on unfamiliar courts at Marlborough, Tonbridge and Wellington, all 3-1, while Clifton College succumbed 3-0.

The signs are also very promising for the boys and girls in the Fourths. Max Serrano-Visser (D) and Matteo Magliana (D) have proved to be a highly competitive pairing. Max has already developed a fine serve, with Matteo showing good all-round court skills that helped them to secure wins away at Tonbridge and at home against Wellington. In the background, both George Waite (D) and Alex Davison (D) have shown great enthusiasm for the sport, and I am sure will start to represent the School next season.

In the girls’ game, Megan Webster (F) and Flo Lavelle (Su) have shown significant promise, though have yet to play in any School matches.

At Queen’s, the U18 Girls’ Singles Competition was eagerly awaited, with Amelia Drayson being the current holder of the Judy Angus Trophy. Unfortunately, Amelia was unable to repeat her triumph of last season, eventually losing in the final. I think, however, all would agree that reaching two singles finals, and winning one, in her two years playing Racquets at Charterhouse is a fine achievement by any standard.

Ollie Webster also had a good run in the U16 Boys’ Singles Competition, losing in the quarterfinal of the Incledon-Webber Cup to the eventual winner. Ollie Webster and Alex Magliana also reached the last 16 in the U16 Boys’ Doubles Competition (Eric Angus Cup), while both Bella Wylie and Megan Webster won their opening matches in the U16 Girls’ Singles Competition (Beryl Danby Cup) to record Charterhouse’s first ever entry (and wins) in this competition in the history of the School. Megan’s win, playing as a Fourths in the Colts Competition, is especially noteworthy.

As always, the work of Mr Martin Crosby at the bottom of Racquets Court Hill, expertly supporting and teasing the best out of all our players, whatever their ability, keeps Racquets at Charterhouse in the healthy position it is today.

Mr Andrew Johnson

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