About the OC Society
When you leave Highgate School, you become a member of the OC Society, meaning you can benefit from the connections, events and opportunities available in the OC community.
Our principal objective is:
To encourage all generations of OCs to keep in touch with one another and the School. We do this by organising events, sporting activities, business and entrepreneurial connections and advice.
Our values:
Respect the historical traditions of the Society and the School.
Enjoy OC reunions when past pupils reunite with old school friends.
Participate in sport and other pursuits learnt at School, whilst furthering OC friendships.
Engage with the large network of OCs who have careers in many walks of life by mixing, exchanging best practice, and helping other OCs at different stages in their business lives or careers.
Encourage volunteering within the Society and “giving back” to those OCs in need of support, whilst helping the School’s charitable priorities.
“We’re here to keep you connected to your peers and the School!”
The OC Committee
“One of the strengths of the OC Society is the support given by the School’s Development and OC Team in organising events, regional trips and other opportunities for OCs to connect. I am pleased to work closely with Stuart Evans, who is the Head of OC Relations.”
- OC President, John Zani (WG 1966)
“Welcome to the OC website! I love re-connecting with past pupils and seeing you re-connect with each other at OC events. We are fortunate in being able to work with, and draw upon support from, our large, knowledgeable OC community. It is always a pleasure to be in touch, so please do make sure your details are up to date, and feel free to drop me an email at oc@highgateschool.org.uk.”
— Stuart Evans, Head of OC Relations
Meet the Committee
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Nina Sorensen
KG 2008
OC Deputy President“I love to network professionally and make friends in my business and social life. As part of the OC Committee I can do both.”
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Mark Webster
GH 1983
OC Deputy President
“OC Society provides many opportunities through events, sports clubs, and the business section in hopes that OCs can benefit from the connections the make.“
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Dein Harry
SH 2010
Chair of OCBS; Nominations Committee“Tap into an effervescent network of OCs: forge friendships, make connections and further your development both personally and professionally.”
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Demi Abiola
HG 1993
Diversity officer; Nominations committee“It is my goal to celebrate the professional, sporting, and charitable achievements of our increasingly diverse community.”
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Andy Savva
EG 1977
OC Sports Club Chair“The OC Sports committee is a great way to continue playing sports and creating new friendships.”
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Martin Pyrke
GH 1967
Immediate Past President; OC Lunch Club Rep; Head of Nominations Committee“We aim to arrange OC events to suit the many different generations of OCs; and whether you are 18 or over 80 you can be sure of a warm welcome.”
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Jon Polledri
SH 1987
Nominations committee; OC Regional Rep.“Everything you need from the OCs is in one place.”
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Ross McCaskill
FG 1993
OC Committee, OC Regional Rep.”Starting a business and realising a passion is something any OC can do; you just need to make the jump. OCBS is here to help.”
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Paul Davies
HG 1966
Cholmeleian Editor, OC Communications Officer“50 years after leaving Highgate, my closest friendships are still with OCs and their families - the Society and its sports clubs can provide a social structure for a lifetime.”
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Richard Brewster
CH 1959
OCBS Deputy; Nominations Committee“This website offers us OCs a true Home to engage with other OCs or just share OC news. Please use it and give us your thoughts.”
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Tony Friend
NG 1967
Treasurer“I have greatly enjoyed sport and friendships within the OCs: I hope you get as much out of the opportunities to participate that I have.”
Why I do what I do
So many of you choose pursuits or careers that bring happiness, fulfilment and enjoyment. Whether it’s the exhilaration of growing your own business, creative pastimes, mentoring involvement, competitive sports, or perhaps something more outlandish –like beekeeping or kitesurfing at the weekends –we want to hear about it, and why you do it.
‘Why I do What I do’ is a series that highlights the achievements of OCs and spotlights the reasons behind their choices in careers, hobbies and voluntary activities.
Lisa Benson
(QG 2014)
Harry Fox
(WG 2005)
Mayor Adam Jogee
(FG 2010)
Dr Golnoush Golshirazi
(WG 2010)
Hazel McKibbin
(SG 2001)
Dash Lilley
(GH 2001)