Alumni hub

Welcome to the CATALYST alumni hub! This hub is an evolving space for students and parents to continue their learning with:

  • Further resources

  • Events information

  • Additional courses

Congratulations on completing the CATALYST programme at Winchester College! Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and now it's time to share your success with the world. Here’s how you can celebrate and share your achievements:

Celebrate your achievements!

  • Get Your Highlights Ready:
    Identify two or three key experiences from the course that highlight your skills or growth. These could be challenges you overcame, tasks you excelled in, or new skills you acquired.

    Practice Your Delivery:
    Rehearse how you’d describe these experiences in an interview. Keep it concise but impactful, showing your enthusiasm and what you’ve gained from the experience.

  • Share Your Achievement: Post a photo of you with your certificate or something related to your Change Project. Write a caption that captures your journey, including what you learned, your favorite moments, and how you’ve grown.

    Use hashtags like #CATALYSTalumni, and tag CATALYST and Winchester’s official pages.

  • Reach out to the person in charge of the school newsletter or website. Let them know about your accomplishment and express your interest in sharing your story. Be proud of your achievement!

  • Choose Your Medium:
    Decide whether you prefer writing or being in front of a camera.

    Plan Your Blog or Vlog:
    Start with an introduction about the course, dive into your personal experiences and learnings, and how it has impacted you.

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Continue your journey

  • Social impact workshop

    The alumni workshop will help you build strong, supportive communities for social impact projects. Led by Reshoketswe Mapokgole, former head of political education at Equal Education, you'll explore ways to engage stakeholders, foster collaboration, and maintain lasting support. Through discussions, you'll gain practical tools and insights to drive meaningful, long-term change.

    Register

  • October Foundations

    In this fun and immersive half-term course, students will gain the skills to demonstrate senior school readiness. Students will examine the impact culture has on decision-making, sharpening their critical thinking and communication skills in the process. Suited for both new and returning CATALYST students.

    Apply now

  • Interview masterclasses

    For both secondary and sixth form interviews.

    In a half-day session, students will hear directly from Winchester dons and housemasters, learning how to think quickly and communicate effectively under pressure. Led in small groups with a 1:1 mock interview, students will get prepped and gain confidence, and will come away with personal feedback, a course booklet, and post-course exercises.

    Find out more

  • Become a mentor

    Horizons alumni only.

    Join our mentorship pathway and learn the basics of brilliant teaching, directly from the CATALYST team.

    As a mentor, you’ll help guide students through the CATALYST experience while developing your own leadership and communication skills.

    Register interest

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