An outstanding strength of the school. Individual care and support are provided by the House system which is  complementary to the boarding system. Every facet of school life reflects that pupils are cared for as individuals.

Tutors and Housemistresses alike look after their girls' welfare in a sensitive and professional manner,never mollycoddling but preparing them for the future and nurturing their development in a stimulating environment.

Chapel is central to the life of St. Catherine’s and, paradoxically, it is also a ‘space apart’.  Every girl comes to Chapel once during the week for about twenty minutes and boarders also gather on Wednesday evenings for a time of worship.  Special services are held too, and every year each house in the Senior School has its own House Communion.  Leavers’ Communion in May is a very special occasion for the Upper Sixth.

Occasional vigils are held in Chapel when girls and staff will come and be still, light a candle for such Haiti or the victims of the Tsunami, and remains a place for private prayer.

Chapel is much valued and Old girls remember it with great affection and gratitude. It is a ‘sacred space’ where quiet, calm, peace and a sense of infinite goodness can be found.

Each year the School Chaplin arranges for all those girls who wish to be confirmed to attend ten preparation sessions.  These weekly classes are from November through to March.  There is no age limit and usually girls come from Upper Threes to Upper Sixths and sometimes a member of staff is confirmed as well.  The confirmation takes place in the School Chapel in the Spring Term and the Confirming Bishop is either the Bishop of Guildford or the Bishop of Dorking.

The School Medical Centre is situated in the main school building adjacent to Bronte boarding house.

The Medical Centre is staffed by one full-time and three part-time Sisters who are all Registered General Nurses and they are assisted by Mrs Maya Garside and the  surgery opening times are:

08:00 - 08:30am Before School
10:15 - 10:35am Morning Break
13:00 - 14:10pm Lunch Break
16:10 - 17:00pm After School
20:00 - 21:00pm Evening

There is always a member of the team on call and we can be contacted on the Schoo Medial Centre mobile phone if you need to speak to us out of school hours.

Mobile: 07789 354664 or via e-mail medical.centre@stcatherines.info

Sister Linda Green
Sister Kate Simpson
Sister Lauretta Pope
Sister Pat Wanless
Mrs Maya Garside