About our alumni
Former Highgate pupils are called Old Cholmeleians, or OCs for short
Stuart Evans, Head of Alumni Relations
“I love re-connecting with alumni, and seeing alumni re-connect with each other, at one of our 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.”
OC@highgateschool.org.uk
Get involved
Volunteer your time
OCs can help pupils at Highgate and our partner schools make choices about their futures by speaking at careers events or by offering work experience opportunities.
Share your story
We enjoy the opportunity to learn what OCs do and why they do it. We want to hear from OC’s in all professions and walks of life.
Make a donation
A one-off donation will make an immediate impact, and a regular gift, whether monthly or annual, can help the school plan for the future. Any gift, however you choose to give and at whatever level, supports Highgate’s purpose in creating as many transformative, educational opportunities possible for bright, hard-working young people.
Old Cholmeleians
There is a global network of over 7,000 Highgate School alumni. The Old Cholmeleians is an organisation whose principal objective is to encourage all generations of OC’s to keep in touch with one another and the School. They offer:
- A programme of social events
- Sporting activities
- Careers mentoring and advice
- Professional networking
John Zani (WG 1971) is our current OC President if you have questions or would like more information, please get in touch.
To keep up to date with OC activities, click here to update your details.
To see the Old Cholmeleians magazine, please click here.
In 1565, the school day began at 7am with prayers, with lunch from 11am to 1pm, and ended at 5pm (6pm in the summer) with more prayers.
Highgate has been home to two Poet Laureates – Nicholas Rowe and John Betjeman were both pupils. In fact, poet TS Eliot taught John Betjeman whilst working at Highgate in 1916.
Our Dramatic Society was founded in 1934 and an annual Highgate play swiftly became the norm. We now have six major drama productions a year.
