Building on Success by Charterhouse School

Building on

SUCCESS

Charterhouse keenly anticipates the next phase of its development, putting in place the structures that will deliver an all-round education that is highly motivating, relevant and distinctive, and will provide pupils with the best possible foundation for their future – whatever that may look like.

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Continued Ambition Four years ago, Charterhouse embarked on one of the most exciting transformations to be found in any independent school in the country, with developments in our academic and co-curricular provision, boarding facilities and social spaces that have facilitated a hugely successful move to full coeducation in September 2021. However, we are very clear that becoming a fully coeducational school is the launch pad for the next exciting phase of our journey. Having invested heavily in our campus and education in preparation for this change, we are now turning our attention to developing further our academic and co-curricular offering and facilities in many areas including Business and Entrepreneurship, Art, Drama and Music. The strongest organisations have not allowed two years of Covid to disrupt their underlying agenda and progress, and the School today exudes a new energy and renewed ambition to create an unrivalled environment in which all of our pupils can develop, inspire and thrive.

Dr Alex Peterken Head

Elements to a Charterhouse education that become highly distinctive in combination 1. Philosophy of Learning

2. Breadth of Opportunity

3. An Inclusive Day and Boarding Community

4. Leadership and Responsibility

5. An Inspiring Campus

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Charterhouse develops young people who are collaborative and enterprising in their outlook, and who embrace learning for its own sake. They are unafraid to take risks and understand that small setbacks are key steps on the road to ultimate success.

PHILOSOPHY OF LEARNING

LEARNING PHILOSOPHY An academic education is not just about the acquisition of knowledge. Lessons are designed to help pupils develop positive attitudes and behaviours that will enable them to move seamlessly into higher education and the world of work. Carthusians are: Determined: they persevere even when facing setbacks or difficulties Ambitious: they aim high and challenge themselves to achieve outside of their comfort zone eflective: They recognise areas for R improvement and are open to feedback I nquisitive: They question their thinking and are self-motivated to explore and engage beyond syllabus requirements Generous: They wear their ability with humility and inspire and support others to achieve at their very best

Charterhouse still believes that there is no substitute for deep subject knowledge and retains its balanced curriculum of Mathematics, English, science, humanities and languages. INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY Carthusians enjoy a myriad of opportunities to explore their academic passions beyond the curriculum. Subject societies flourish each afternoon and evening and the scholarship programme (open to all) produces lively debates and fascinating academic TED-style talks, as well as bringing in nationally-renowned expert lecturers. Pupils also participate in competitions in every subject, with recent national winners in fields as diverse as Classics, Mathematics and Philosophy. Reflecting the need for cross-disciplinary work in the modern economy, there is significant collaboration between academic departments for example through our STEM projects, with pupils working in groups to solve technical challenges that require skills in science, technology, coding and the creative arts. Similarly, we are developing a Diploma in Fashion Entrepreneurship using the skills garnered in Textiles and Business Studies. A MODERN CURRICULUM Since the dawn of the information age, young people have needed a broader range of knowledge and skills. Charterhouse still believes that there is no substitute for deep subject knowledge and retains its balanced curriculum of Mathematics, English, science, humanities and languages. However, creativity is more important than ever and we have enhanced pupils’ experiences by doubling lesson time in Fourth Form for Art, Music and Drama, whilst adding Fashion and Design Engineering to our curriculum.

Technological understanding is of vital importance. Upon arrival in the Fourth Form, Informatics (a subject combining digital literacy and programming) is compulsory for all, providing a foundation on which to progress to Computing GCSE and A Level. Our innovative ‘Enquiry Series’ also helps to develop the critical thinking skills required to become genuinely independent learners. ACTIVE LEARNING Young people learn best when they are actively engaged with their lessons. Learning at Charterhouse is interactive, with pupils discussing their ideas and using higher order thinking skills such as analysis and hypothesis to deepen their appreciation of where their subjects intersect. They learn how to work in teams, harnessing the varying skills of their friends and peers, understanding that the whole is invariably greater than the sum of its parts. CREATIVITY Fostering creativity in the curriculum involves inviting students to generate ideas and solve real-world problems. In a future workplace dominated more and more by Artificial Intelligence, there will be an increased emphasis on skills such as practical problem-solving, teamwork, critical thinking and resilience in the face of challenge. ‘Design thinking’ is at the heart of both of our new facilities: the Business, Leadership and Entrepreneurship Centre and the Art and Design Centre. In both, the focus will be preparation for the workplace, using strong interpersonal skills and the full range of modern technologies. 5

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BUSINESS, LEADERSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTRE The world of work and the wider society into which our pupils will enter has never been more challenging and complex than it is today. Being adaptable, creative, open to new ideas, and yet structured in their thinking, will be key attributes for those who can make a difference. Good communication skills will remain essential to all interactions, helping to build trust, negotiate deals, attract investment and gain employment opportunities. To deliver on this aim, we have developed plans to create the Charterhouse Business, Leadership and Entrepreneurship Centre right in the heart of the School. A range of new spaces will mirror the university and professional environments that pupils will progress into, focusing on the development of their skills for business and the workplace – away from the constraints of a traditional classroom. Within the Centre there will be a large break-out space, a meeting room with video conferencing and AV facilities, a seminar room for taught content, and a new look Lecture Theatre for the speaker series and for wider School use.

Lecture Theatre

ENTREPRENEURSHIP DIPLOMA One of the signature programmes that will be delivered from the new facility is our new Charterhouse Entrepreneurship Diploma, studied for the first time in 2021-22. The Diploma is not just about teaching entrepreneurial skills, it’s also about preparing Carthusians for future work, taking them through real challenges and real problems. The course is designed to give them proper exposure to some of the technologies that they will be faced with, as well as the challenges that surround them. The Diploma combines a taught syllabus, through lectures and a speaker series, with a framework for pupils to get involved in activities that are business / entrepreneurship related. It encourages pupils to go from absolutely nothing to identifying a potential opportunity or idea and working through the process of market research, business planning and then pitching an idea. These ideas could be as simple as starting something within the School, a society or even their own tech start-up.

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The new Art and Design Centre will be a focal point for innovation; our pupils will flourish in bright and inspiring new spaces, where they will enjoy the freedom and independence to pursue their creative talents. The new building will be an airy, spacious and buzzing hub for budding artists, designers and pioneers, and will enable all in the community to focus on the importance of creativity, the development of innovative thought and the courage to pursue original ideas. In addition, the Art and Design Centre will provide a key platform in reaching out to other schools and the local population as a part of Charterhouse’s Outreach Programme. The new gallery space will provide a focus for pupils, teachers and artists to meet and share ideas, and will be a highly attractive venue for School and external exhibitions, workshops and lectures. In the forecourt of the new building, a range of sculptures and three-dimensional designs will be displayed.

THE CENTRALITY OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERING Engineers and designers are becoming crucial for the economy and workplace of the future as governments, commerce and industry collaborate to solve the major technical and environmental challenges of our age. We will seek to teach our pupils the necessary fusion of technical expertise (in both engineering and fashion design) and pragmatic, collaborative problem-solving that is required in the dynamic 21st century workplace. The Art and Design Centre will contain a dedicated space for Design Engineering, housing specialist tools and materials, where our Carthusian designers, engineers, physicists and computer scientists will engage in genuine research-based STEM projects, nurturing in our pupils the creative problemsolving skills that are so in demand by university employers. The new facility will house 3D printers, laser cutters and CNC routers as well as a CAD-CAM IT suite and will be overseen by a dedicated team of specialists who have a focus on sustainable design solutions for the future.

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The co-curriculum – always an essential part of the education enjoyed by Carthusians – seeks to broaden both the experiences and the minds of our pupils.

BREADTH OF OPPORTUNITY

Charterhouse has a long and proud history of providing co-curricular activities dating back centuries to its time in London before the move to Godalming. Pupils are encouraged to try out new activities and cultivate passions that will endure long after they have left the School. Full coeducation has seen a proliferation of activities offered and taken up, many initiated by pupils themselves. Ralph Vaughan Williams, a Carthusian in the nineteenth century, was extraordinary in seeking permission from the Headmaster to organise a concert. This and other types of pupil initiative are now commonplace. PARTICIPATION We provide an enviable breadth of opportunity through a range of different activities, with encouragement for pupils to be open-minded in trying new options as well as developing existing interests. New Fourths (Year 9) are introduced to the range of activities the School has to offer – some new and others more familiar to them – with the intention that they challenge themselves. Recent additions to the programme include Dance, Riding, Bee Keeping, Baking, Architecture, Deep Tech, Investment, Music Production and Dungeons & Dragons.

PERFORMANCE As well as seeking to develop wellrounded amateur enthusiasts, the School provides expert support to pupils performing at a high level in music, drama, art and sport. Higher Education and future careers in these areas are promoted. The Charterhouse Athlete Programme (involving specialist additional coaching and mentoring) supports our most able sportsmen and women. A history of successful applications to the best music colleges, drama schools and art foundation courses is the product of carefully nurtured and expertly advised individual talent.

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DEVELOPING THE DRAMA AND MUSIC FACILITIES

There is a real excitement about drama and the performing arts at Charterhouse, with momentum building in different areas. heatre productions are flourishing, T with recent performances of Les Misérables, A Christmas Carol and Fame playing to enthusiastic audiences and encouraging record numbers auditioning. AMDA classes are taught by L expert visiting teachers and, for pupils interested in academic courses, GCSE and A level courses are offered. ance, in conjunction with the D Philippa Hogan School of Dance, is a growing activity with a range of classes offered, including those training performers for theatrical productions. Planning for a major refurbishment of the School’s Ben Travers Theatre, by specialist architects and consultants, is under way. The aim is to expand and modernise our existing professional standard theatre into a facility providing more rehearsal and performance spaces, alongside a state-of-the-art auditorium. This will enable pupils to develop their skills and confidence in performance, direction, management and technical support. They will have more opportunities to experiment and learn on a smaller scale before contributing to the more traditional major productions.

OUR THEATRE PLANS FEATURE: An additional studio theatre that can be fully configured for different uses and performances Upgrades to the main theatre with new auditorium seating, lighting and sound tate-of-the-art video and sound recording S facilities for training, analysis and performance Upgraded reception and backstage facilities

Music has a long and fine tradition at Charterhouse. Choirs and orchestras continue to thrive but the founding members of the rock band Genesis showed that it is not just classical music that flourishes here. The breadth of styles and quality of performances continue to be a strong feature of the School.

MUSIC This phase of the School’s architectural masterplan includes a major development to the Ralph Vaughan Williams Centre. Investment in additional teaching, practice and performance spaces will include the latest music technology and sound recording facilities.

OUR MUSIC PLANS FEATURE: Enhanced practice room facilities New performance spaces for classical and contemporary music

ORGAN REFURBISHMENT The sound of the Memorial Chapel organ has been a familiar and reassuring feature of School life for generations of Carthusians, in routine services as much as on major occasions. Now approaching 100 years old and showing its age, the organ will be undergoing a major upgrade and refurbishment programme in 2026/27, resulting in a magnificent new instrument designed to serve our community well for another century.

Music technology, sound recording and video facilities for composition, practise and recording

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A successful Charterhouse education is fundamentally about relationships. Our House teams invest time in getting to know pupils individually: these relationships are key to supporting our pupils as they progress.

AN INCLUSIVE DAY AND BOARDING COMMUNITY

Kindness, to everyone in our School community, is our single most important Carthusian value and is the bedrock of everything we say and do. Living, working and playing together for five years brings great rewards but it also requires tolerance, understanding, patience and the ability to see the world through others’ eyes. The friendships made at Charterhouse often last a lifetime and embrace differences of many kinds as young people come together from diverse backgrounds and beliefs from all over the world; it is a truly special place to find oneself, be oneself and to learn to look out for every single individual you meet.

The House team is at the heart of supporting each young person on their journey through Charterhouse. Supportive, considerate and caring relationships form the basis of a happy House. Our Houses are a ‘home from home’ where staff are always on a pupil’s side, even when they get things wrong, whilst also creating a culture of high expectations, mutual respect and thoughtfulness. Each House has a team of three residential staff with a Tutor attached to each year group who will all support pupils as they grow into open-minded, morally courageous and responsible young people who also recognise the need for perseverance and resilience as they face the challenges of young adulthood.

Important developments as we move into the next phase of growth and full coeducation will look to further harness Pupil Voice, developing initiatives such as a pupil-led Friendship Project that will focus on the transition of pupils as they join a new School, led by our Peer Supporters and School Monitors. The Wellbeing Centre will continue to broaden the wide range of services that support pupils with a focus on proactive and preventative approaches to building good mental health and pupil self-care including the creation of mindfulness spaces and practices that enhance reflectiveness and resilience.

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DEVELOPING OUR BOARDING HOUSES

Since we announced our plans for coeducation, demand for boys’ places has continued to grow, and demand for girls’ places has surged way beyond our initial expectations in both the Under School and the Specialists. This is very positive news in terms of what it says about the attractions of coeducation at Charterhouse, and because it allows us to move towards a full and balanced co-ed model earlier than we had anticipated. However, it also means that we have brought forward plans to create more accommodation for girls at Charterhouse. Between 2022 and 2025, first Weekites and then Girdlestoneites will see a phased conversion from being boys’ houses to becoming coed and then gradually, girls’ houses. The Houses will remain full and vibrant at all times, whilst maintaining separate and appropriate accommodation for both boys and girls. This will lead to a School with nine boys Houses and six girls Houses, evenly distributed across all parts of the campus.

WEEKITES STARTING 2022

GIRDLESTONEITES STARTING 2023

SAUNDERITES AND NORTHBROOK In September 2021, two new Houses – Saunderites (boys) and Northbrook (girls) – opened their doors for the first time as we moved towards full coeducation. These wonderfully modern and spacious facilities overlook J Ground and increase the number of boarding houses to 15.

DAY PUPILS

The increase in demand for places for both boys and girls has allowed us to look to offer more places in Houses as day pupils. All day pupils will be full members of a boarding House, and be fully integrated into the life and activities of the House. Arriving after a breakfast at home, pupils will stay for afternoon and early evening activities and return home either before or after dinner and banco (homework) as appropriate.

REFURBISHING ESTABLISHED HOUSES Our rolling programme of refurbishment of established Houses continues, with Sutton, Gownboys and Fletcherites the most recently completed in Summer 2021.

Places in House for day pupils will be carefully managed, with day pupils having an allocated study space. From September 2022 we will be starting transport options for key bus routes and looking to expand this offer in the coming years.

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‘Deo Dedi Dante’ (‘God having given, I gave’)

LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY

Charterhouse was founded on the principles of service and generosity and these principles are captured today in our core value of Responsibility. The long-term sustainability of the School as a first-class institution depends on the wellbeing of all our people, our environment and the wider community, and we have a shared responsibility for looking after them. Our pupils become influential leaders across the globe and we are committed to ensuring they understand this responsibility and take the opportunities they have to shape a positive future. This starts within School with hundreds of opportunities for leadership across all year groups. From small beginnings, such as the leadership of a House sports team or junior society, confidence is gained and can quickly grow to leadership of a ‘whole-school’ event or activity. Many of our societies are pupil-led, and thrive precisely because of this. Leadership also frequently involves representing the views and needs of others, through membership of one of the core pupil committees. Our pupils will continue to be at the heart of School development: reviewing policies, giving feedback on day-to-day School life and contributing as part of regular forums with school senior leaders, governors and Old Carthusians.

Pupil Action Committees: Council: Academic Chair: Olesia Council: Boarding Chair: Shiv Council: Charities Action Chair: Akaesha Council: Co-curricular Chair: Theo Council: Inclusivity Chair: Natalie Council: Digital Chair: Lancelot Council: International Chair: Alice Council: Sustainability Chair: Anika Council: Wellbeing Chair: Jenson

In the context of huge challenges resulting from the pandemic for disadvantaged children and young people, the School will continue to focus on supporting the academic achievement, wellbeing, cultural capital and life and employability skills of pupils in our partner schools locally, nationally and internationally. This will include an ongoing commitment to making our facilities accessible to schools locally and through the use of technology, provide services to others in disadvantaged areas of the country. As opportunities increase to visit, after successive lockdowns, our pupils and staff together will continue to initiate and support extra-curricular activities in local primary and special schools. This includes sporting activities, reading, music tuition, coding and activities that connect children with nature and horticulture. Already very popular, this also provides outlets for demonstrating leadership and inspiring others for our own pupils. Our successful ‘Science for Schools’ programme will be extended to provide inspiring science to hundreds of Year 6 children.

We are also continuing to work with our partner schools to recover the academic progress lost by many as a result of the pandemic. Our Mentoring Scheme of Sixth Form students with Year 11 in our nearest secondary school continues to enthuse all the young people involved. We will also continue our fully-funded GCSE Easter revision courses, ensuring places are prioritised for disadvantaged children and those most in need of catching up to secure good GCSE passes in English, Maths and Science.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Already a sector-leading school for environmental matters, Charterhouse is a School that is committed to environmental sustainability and understands its responsibility for minimising the use of resources, recycling where possible, whilst caring for the grounds and property entrusted to us.

In the past few years the School has switched to green energy, installing solar panels where possible, reducing water usage and increasing areas of the campus given over to wilding or planting of additional trees. However, much more is planned.

PLANS FOR THE NEAR FUTURE INCLUDE: Estates: All of our plans for the future estate developments include a commitment to sustainable development refurbishing rather than building new where possible. Our aim is for the energy usage of new builds to be net zero and we are working on this for the new Creative Arts extension and the future Drama project. Water Usage: The review of all water usage and management and the installation of water systems that are efficient and significantly reduce leaks. In addition, the School is examining the option of a borehole for grounds’ use to minimise mains use of water. Energy: We plan to reduce consumption by turning off lights and electrical equipment when not in use, and have started introducing energy efficient systems such as solar panels, PIRs and LED light were possible. This process will continue while we explore alternative heating systems for our main buildings. Grounds: Our grounds of 250 acres include significant areas of trees and open grasslands. These areas will be improved by active management of woods and developing wilding areas to allow increased opportunities for a variety of habitats for both insects, birds and animals and plants. We have planted nearly 60 trees in the past two years and plan for many more. Transportation: While supporting a diverse community, the School intends to identify and reduce its carbon footprint through a review of the transport fleet, installation of electric car charging options and encouraging a move to bicycles and electric vehicles, with carbon offsetting for air travel.

The key driver for our positive environmental action and progress is the enthusiasm and drive of the pupil body as current and future influencers, promoting initiatives through the curriculum, societies and school wide events. The pupil-led environmental Sustainability Committee is one of the larger societies at the School and pupils are co-Chairs of our Environmental Executive Committee which meets to oversee the implementation of the strategy. The centrepiece of the School’s activity in this area is the annual, pupil led Climate Conference. This brings together pupil contributions and talks and presentations from world renowned experts – delivered in person at the School and shared with hundreds of others via Zoom.

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The Charterhouse campus is one of the most impressive anywhere in the world, with 250 acres of beautiful grounds and facilities. Fundamental to the ethos of the School, it is an inspiring place to live and work.

AN INSPIRING CAMPUS

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WEEKITES – GIRLS

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NETBALL COURTS

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NORTHBROOK – GIRLS / SAUNDERITES – BOYS

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Our campus affords everyone the room to breathe! The psychology of space gives pupils a healthy sense of balance, wellbeing and perspective. Every day, young people are outside exercising or taking part in a vast array of other activities.

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LECTURE THEATRE

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Extensive improvements to our facilities are planned in the coming years, but not to the detriment of the campus environment. 2020 saw the removal of most vehicles from the centre of the School with the completion of three new car parks on the perimeter of the site. This further extends the open spaces available to socialise and relax. The many planned developments on our campus have been designed to work in sympathy with this overriding principal.

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SCIENCE

GIRDLESTONEITES – GIRLS

BUSINESS CENTRE

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ART AND DESIGN CENTRE

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CHARTERHOUSE IN NUMBERS

2018 – 2022

Number of girls’ : boys’ Houses

90 £31 million

Growth in School roll

Girls in Under School in 2021

150

4:11

Invested in School facilities

New Houses

115% 50% increase

in applications at 13+

2022 – 2025 Total School Roll

c.1,000

Day Pupils (by 2025)

120

increase

in applications at 16+

Number of girls’ : boys’ Houses

£35 million Investment in School facilities

6:9

Departments upgraded

(Business, Art, Drama, Music)

When Carthusians head out into the world, they will be ready to contribute to it.

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