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Thanks to the Police, Ambulance Service and The Robert Levy Foundation for coming in to speak to the Year 9s about personal safety.
Welcome from the New Headteacher
Caterham High has been at the heart of the local community for over 60 years providing an excellent education for all young people that join our thriving institution. We are ambitious for our students, setting high aspirations in all that they do. We aim to ensure that they achieve the best exam results possible, have opportunities to develop their talents and aptit...
Belinda Chapple - Headteacher
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London Borough of Redbridge
Upcoming Workshops/Events for adults and children.
Sunday February 10
Made with Love – Craft Fair
All ages
Our massively popular Made with Love Fair is back. A celebration of unique handmade crafts, from homeware and jewellery, to food and drink and gorgeous gifts for loved ones, just in time for Valentines Day. You'll also have the chance to visit the top floor of the Mansion and meet our talented studio artists and see them working on their amazing creations. If you are interested in hiring a stall at the event, please email hiringvalentines@visionrcl.org.uk
10am-4pm
Free Entry
Sunday February 10
Artists’ Open Studio
All ages
Meet our talented resident artists and view their stunning new collections as you explore their top floor studios. As well as an opportunity to chat with the artists you’ll also get the chance to buy their latest works, which includes watercolours, conceptual work, ceramics and stained glass.
10am-4pm
Free Entry
Sunday January 27
Sunday February 24
Sunday March 24
A Touch of Glass
Adults
Event description: Studio artist Amanda Seljubac is back in January, February and March with our best-selling fused glass workshops. Make a decorative piece to take home using specialist techniques and materials, including frit, stringers, metal inclusions and compatible glass.
11am-2pm
£47 (includes all materials)
Booking & ticket information available via www.valentinesmansion.com
Wednesday 20 February
Marvellous Magic
Suitable for children aged 5+
Be prepared to be amazed by Mrs Back to Front and her marvellous magic tricks. Enjoy an afternoon of family fun and giggles as Mrs Back to Front brings out her box of tricks for a dazzling magic show. The ticket price also includes an exciting workshop to learn magical and fun secrets that will amaze your friends, as well as getting crafty and learning how to make cute balloon animals. The workshop is a great opportunity for parents to get involved too!
11.30pm-12.30pm /1pm-2pm
£10 per child
Pre-booking essential via www.valentinesmansion.com
Wednesday March 13
Lino Printmaking Workshop
Adults
Learn the art of carving and printing linocuts in one or two colours with good quality tools and inks to get excellent prints. In this workshop you will create your own lino stamp, and print your own design onto a variety of materials including card, envelopes and tags. Your designs will be inspired by the patterns and motifs you will see at the mansion. This workshop is part of ArtLab - a collaboration between the mansion’s resident artists Amanda Seljubac and Sadia Ur-Rehman who will be bringing their creative skills and expertise to a series of 10 workshops throughout the year to celebrate ten years of the mansion being open to the public.
11am -2pm
£45 including materials, tea & coffee
Booking & ticket information available via www.valentinesmansion.com
Wednesday April 10
Teacup Mosaics
Adults
Discover the fascinating technique of traditional mosaic making. Develop skills in designing, cutting and assembling ceramic mosaics to create a decorative piece that explores colour, pattern and texture. We will be drawing on the history of Valentines Mansion and its links to the East India Company so feel free to bring an old tea cup or china to smash up and incorporate into your piece; we will also provide tea cups. This workshop is part of ArtLab - a collaboration between the mansion’s resident artists Amanda Seljubac and Sadia Ur-Rehman who will be bringing their creative skills and expertise to a series of 10 workshops throughout the year to celebrate ten years of the mansion being open to the public.
11am -2pm
£45 including materials, tea & coffee
Booking & ticket information available via www.valentinesmansion.com
Wednesday May 15
Soapstone Carving Workshop
Adults
This workshop will provide a general introduction to the carving of soapstone. You will develop a working knowledge of the material, the tools and methods used to complete a carving. We will be exploring the mansion gardens for inspiration for your designs. This workshop is part of ArtLab - a collaboration between the mansion’s resident artists Amanda Seljubac and Sadia Ur-Rehman who will be bringing their creative skills and expertise to a series of 10 workshops throughout the year to celebrate ten years of the mansion being open to the public.
11am -2pm
£45 including materials, tea & coffee
Booking & ticket information available via www.valentinesmansion.com
Wednesday June 12
Tapestry Weaving Workshop
Adults
Learn the basics of hand weaving in this workshop inspired by the colours of nature in the mansion’s very own gardens. You will learn how to set up and warp your loom, create a fringe for your unique wall hanging and start weaving. You will be encouraged to experiment with different colours and textures provided, and let your imagination lead. This workshop is part of ArtLab - a collaboration between the mansion’s resident artists Amanda Seljubac and Sadia Ur-Rehman who will be bringing their creative skills and expertise to a series of 10 workshops throughout the year to celebrate ten years of the mansion being open to the public.
11am -2pm
£45 including materials, tea & coffee
Booking & ticket information available via www.valentinesmansion.com
Wednesday July 10
Hand Applique Workshop
Adults
Discover the art of applique in this workshop. Applique is a versatile and creative sewing technique in which fabric pieces – small or large are layered on a base fabric and then stitched in place. During this workshop you will create your own applique design in a hoop which you can take your work home in. We will be using inspiration from designs from textiles brought over by the East India Company. In the course of the 18th century the mansion had three owners that were involved in the East India Company. You will need basic sewing skills for this workshop. This workshop is part of ArtLab - a collaboration between the mansion’s resident artists Amanda Seljubac and Sadia Ur-Rehman who will be bringing their creative skills and expertise to a series of 10 workshops throughout the year to celebrate ten years of the mansion being open to the public.
11am -2pm
£45 including materials, tea & coffee
Booking & ticket information available via www.valentinesmansion.com
Submitted by Lisa Haridas, Marketing and Branding Manager, Valentines Mansion & Gardens, Lisa.Haridas@visionrcl.org.uk, Tel: 0208 708 8103@Caterham.High.School
Caterham High School’s first ever Hockey Camp is here!
We have exclusive access to England Hockey Coaches to develop skills and game play. All abilities can come, no experience needed.
Details
Who: Calling all Year 7, 8 and 9s Female and Males!
When:
Female camp is Tuesdays after school
Male camp is Thursday after school
Time: 3:15-4:15pm
Where: Astro
Equipment needed:
- PE kit (top, shorts/leggings and black/blue hockey socks)
- Shin pads and gum shield
- Trainers (no studs/blades)
If you are interested, come and get a consent form from Miss Cresswell!
Teamwork makes the dream work! #CHS #FutureStars #Hockey2019@Caterham.High.School
Read about the highlights of last term - including a Question Time style debate with local cllrs, a Jack Petchey winner and a message from our new HT - in the school newsletter. Now available from the school or online at https://4905753ff3cea231a868-376d75cd2890937de6f542499f88a819.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/caterham/uploads/document/Winter-2018-Newsletter.pdf?t=1545057424What's On
Termly House Points
Brunel
3068 pts
Newton
3736 pts
Pankhurst
3969 pts
Redgrave
3407 pts
Seacole
3609 pts
Windsor
4555 pts
