John Carpenter Club
The John Carpenter Club (JCC) is the alumni, or Old Boys', association of the City of London School. Old Boys from the School are known as Old Citizens - whether they're aged 18 or 80! The JCC coordinates many aspects of Old Citizen activity and the President of the JCC represents Old Citizens at School, Corporation and other events.
For more information, visit our website at www.jcc.org.uk
Stakeholder in the School
One thing unites members of the JCC and that's a respect for the quality of education that we all received at the School. The JCC helps to ensure that this quality of education is sustained and continues to be available to as wide a selection of talented students as possible. JCC members contribute to the School's Bursary scheme, assist with careers events, and support the development of the School through regular contact with the Headmaster, students, Staff and the Friends. There are Old Citizens in many different industries and professions, and members of the Club can offer useful information and contacts to current students and recent leavers in a variety of business sectors. The Club holds several social and networking events, including annual dinners for professional groups, such as lawyers and doctors, and the annual lunch for School leavers.
Old Citizens interested in networking with others, and/or in talking to CLS students about their career choices, should contact Karen Sage, our Alumni Relations Officer, at aro@jcc.org.uk
Social club
The JCC offers numerous opportunities for Old Citizens to stay in touch, meet, exchange stories and generally reminisce. The various organisations within the JCC hold a number of dinners and other social events each year. These are frequently reported in ‘The Gazette', which is the JCC's magazine. The Gazette carries a wide variety of news and information about Old Citizens' and School activities.
Sports club
There are a number of Old Citizen sports clubs, and they provide a ready-made environment in which enthusiastic (if not highly skilled!) sportsmen can continue to participate in their chosen sport, often competing alongside their contemporaries, sometimes with Old Boys who are decades removed in vintage!
The President
The President of the JCC is elected annually at the AGM each November. He maintains close contact with the School and keeps up-to-date with the School's strategy and current priorities. He attends all the School's major functions, and chairs the JCC General Committee. He has a blog on the JCC website, as does the Second Master, and they regularly update their pages throughout the school year.
Membership
Membership of the JCC is open to all Old Citizens. With effect from July 2009, all School leavers are now automatically JCC members for life.
Contact us
The JCC website is at jcc.org.uk. If you would like to take an active part in JCC activities, or if you think the Club can help you at any time, please contact our Alumni Relations Officer Karen Sage at aro@jcc.org.uk Karen is based at the School.