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There are Old Waconians working in every corner of the entrepreneurial world. From founding innovative startups and scaling independent businesses to venture building, social enterprise, and corporate innovation. Many of them have taken different paths but they all started at the same place.
This network exists to make those connections more visible and useful. Whether you are just launching your first venture, navigating your next funding round or business pivot, or looking to support others coming through, there is real value in being part of a community that understands both the ecosystem and where you've come from.
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 who is an entrepreneur, 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 be an entrepreneur.
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 business landscape, we ensure our students are not just spectators, but active participants. From specialist Pathways to hands-on workshops, explore how entrepreneurship and innovation are currently coming to life within our school.
Below, you’ll find the latest news 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.
Innovation and social responsibility were at the forefront as Year 10 Waconians took part in CHS’s Next Gen Waconian Challenge during Enrichment Week.
Designed to broaden pupils’ understanding of diverse career paths, the day was supported by Old Waconians, featuring a panel Q&A, interactive workshops, and networking over lunch.
CHS hosted its annual CHEDx event, an evening dedicated to big ideas, confident communication and intellectual curiosity. The event saw 23 pupils take to the stage to deliver 3-minute talks on a topic of their choice, presenting in front of a panel of judges and an audience of parents and staff.
School trips are a treasured part of life at CHS. From local visits to international adventures, our trips enrich the curriculum and open up new perspectives across a wide range of subjects. Just as importantly, they help students learn more about themselves and the world around them. Some trips are linked to specific disciplines and others unite different areas of the curriculum.
An inspiring excerpt from a student supported by our bursary campaign, sharing the positive impact it has had on their journey. More...
Innovation and social responsibility were at the forefront as Year 10 Waconians took part in CHS’s Next Gen Waconian Challenge during Enrichment Wee… More...
For the third year running, CHS is proud to support TEDxManchester, one of the UK’s largest and most influential TEDx events, offering Waconians the… More...
Supply chain specialist OCI, owned by Oliver Chapman (Class of 2006), is also the 3rd fastest growing in Europe according to the Financial Times and S… More...
