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Old Waconians are making their mark across the entire arts and culture landscape: from fine art and theatre production to heritage conservation, and creative direction. Many have followed diverse paths as practitioners, curators, or industry leaders, but they all share the same foundation
This network exists to make those professional connections more visible and effective. Whether you are chartering your course, navigating a transition into a new sector, or looking to mentor the next generation of innovators, there is real value in a community that understands both the complexities of the industry and your shared background.
You might use this space to:
A good place to start is to introduce yourself, what you do, how you go there and what you are interested in.
If you know another Old Waconian working in the arts and culture sector, invite them to join
Our events unite Old Waconians, students, and parents to reconnect, network, and celebrate across campus and beyond.
Can you provide a window into the industry? Use this space to offer work experience, site visits, or industrial placements to Waconians looking to enter the arts and culture sector.
We want to hear about your path. Share your career journey with us to connect with and inspire others in your network.
Connecting students and Old Waconians, our platform fosters lifelong professional growth through mentorship, university guidance, and shared career opportunities.
In an ever-evolving cultural landscape, we ensure our students are not just spectators, but creators and practitioners. From specialist Creative Arts Pathways to hands-on workshops with industry professionals, explore how arts and culture are currently coming to life at CHS.
Below, you’ll find the latest projects and dedicated resources highlighting how we prepare our future Old Waconians to lead with confidence, integrity, and industry-ready skills.
Inspired to make a difference? If you would like to offer an opportunity, provide a placement, or share your expertise, please get in touch with us.
The Arts help to unlock curiosity, originality and independent thinking in every student.
Whether it’s singing in our School choir, performing in our theatre productions or exhibiting work at the Manchester Art Fair, our students are encouraged to explore their creative potential and share it with the world.
Our seasonal calendar is alive with creativity, featuring a constant stream of high-calibre concerts, intimate showcases, and ambitious exhibitions. Most recently, our stage was transformed for a spectacular, high-energy production of Shrek the Musical.
Old Waconian, Michael, has been awarded an MBE for services to British Business, English language, and Culture in Brazil. More...
Telling the story of the man who murdered Ghandi. More...
Ella's graphic biography of Virginia Woolf has drawn bids from over the globe More...
Tim Cooper, Class of 2006, has been working with his theatre troupe, Time & Again, to bring back live theatre to Wilmslow this August. More...
When in person support for a cause wasn't possible, political cartoonist Ella took to the drawing board. More...
Mrs Freer taught at CHS from 1971 to 1987, but who knew that in her spare time she was an avid art collector? More...
When Old Waconian Anya Gomulski was furloughed her creative drive saw her turn a local art group into an international movement. More...
Melissa Welliver, Class of 2009, has recently got a publishing deal for her novel for teens: The Undying Tower. More...
