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, Martin Pyrke (GH 1967)

“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

Dein Harry

SH 2010
OC Committee
“Tap into an effervescent network of OCs: forge friendships, make connections and further your development both personally and professionally.”
Demi Abiola

HG 1993
OC Committee
“It is my goal to celebrate the professional, sporting, and charitable achievements of our increasingly diverse community.”
Nina Sorensen

KG 2008
Chair of OC Sports
“I love to network professionally and make friends in my business and social life. As part of the OC Committee I can do both.”
Richard Brewster

CH 1959
Immediate Past President and current OC 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.”
Jon Polledri

SH 1987
OC Committee
“Everything you need from the OCs is in one place.”
Emily Scoones

GH 2009
OC Committee
”The OC Society is a great way to network and reconnect with people and activities.”
Andy Savva

EG 1977
OC Committee
“The OC Sports committee is a great way to continue playing sports and creating new friendships.”
Ross McCaskill

FG 1993
OC Committee
”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.”
John Zani

WG 1966
OC Committee
“Play sport for as long as you can… you are always young enough to watch it.”
Paul Davies

HG 1966
OC Committee
“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.”
Natalia Kasnikidis

SG 2006
OC Committee
Hazem Megerisi

TL 1986
OC 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.”
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.”
Mark Webster

GH 1983
OC Committee

Documents

History of the OCs

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AGM Minutes 2021

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Reports and Accounts 2021

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Rules of the OC Society

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AGM Minutes 2020

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AGM Minutes 2022

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Reports and Accounts 2020

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Privacy Statement

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AGM Agenda 2022

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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.