Alumni and Supporters News and Events
Latest Alumni and Supporter News
A Royal Visit
On Wednesday 15 November 2000, her Royal Highness arrived at Loughborough High School, accompanied by chairman of the governors of LES, Philip Tomlinson and Lord Lieutenant Tim Brooks. The princess was greeted by Headmistress Miss Julien Harvatt and presented with a cheque for £6,256 for Save the Children Fund, before speaking to as many pupils.…
David Collier (LGS 1973)
David entered LGS as a seven year old in 1962 and when he left 11 years later he had established himself as one of the top all round sportsmen the School has produced. He was 1st XI Hockey Captain losing just 4 of their 26 fixtures with David playing for both the County, Midlands and then…
Fueling a Future Engineer’s Ambition
Donations make it possible for many pupils across Loughborough Schools Foundation to access educational trips, transforming classroom learning into real-world experiences and lasting memories. One such pupil in Year 10 at LGS, has a strong thirst for learning and dreams of becoming an engineer. Thanks to philanthropic support, he was able to join his classmates…
Catching Up With…Duncan Gough
Role: French and Spanish teacher and Head of Year 12/13 for the last two years. Dates: 2001-2025 1. Where was your favourite place on campus, and why? Music school. One of the biggest treats for me was having the opportunity to watch and listen to the immense talent of so many of our students. Often…
Tom’s Story
From LGS to the Skies “Thank you for giving someone a chance to excel in an environment that was incredibly suited to them, in a world of unequal opportunity where he might not be proud of how far he’s come.” Helicopter spotted! January 2026 Tom and a RAF crew visited LGS in a Chinook helicopter,…
We want to hear from you!
We are excited to announce that we have launched a survey for all of our alumni and former staff! As a valued member of our alumni community, your voice matters to us. We want to ensure that the way we engage with you is relevant, meaningful and beneficial – so we would be very grateful if you…
Upcoming Alumni and Supporter Events
Concert, Cake and Company – March
Join us for Concert, Cake and Company on Friday 6 March! This is an informal short event to enjoy the musical talents of pupils across the Foundation, as part of the Music Schools Lunchtime Live Concerts which take place every Friday. Join us and catch-up with local alumni and the team over some tea, coffee and…
Loughburians’ London Dinner
Bookings are now open for the Loughburians’ London Dinner! This occasion provides a wonderful opportunity for alumni to come together, renew old friendships, and share memories of your time at Loughborough. Whether you already meet regularly with fellow Loughburians or are looking to bring a group back together, this is the perfect occasion to do…
Concert, Cake and Company – May
Join us for Concert, Cake and Company on Friday 8 May! This is an informal short event to enjoy the musical talents of pupils across the Foundation, as part of the Music Schools Lunchtime Live Concerts which take place every Friday. Join us and catch-up with local alumni and the team over some tea, coffee and…
Obituaries and Tributes
David Collier (LGS 1973)
David entered LGS as a seven year old in 1962 and when he left 11 years later he had established himself as one of the top all round sportsmen the School has produced. He was 1st XI Hockey Captain losing just 4 of their 26 fixtures with David playing for both the County, Midlands and then…
Valerie Fenwick (née Foulkes, LHS 1954)
Valerie Fenwick, a distinguished archaeologist and maritime historian, died peacefully at home in early 2025, at the age of 88. Born in 1936, Valerie experienced wartime evacuation to Devon during the Blitz and developed a lifelong love of the outdoors and history. She joined Loughborough High School in the late 1940s, where she thrived academically.…
Margaret Wood (LGS 1985-2013)
Margaret joined the School in 1985 to take over catering in a ‘Nissan Hut’ with old kitchen equipment that was totally unfit for purpose. Despite this initial challenge, the boys soon saw a difference in the quality and choice of food on offer. However, it was clear that in an ever-expanding School, the dining hall…
Dr Michael Winterton (LGS 1953)
Michael Winterton, retired consultant respiratory physician, died peacefully at home on 27 February 2025. Born in Leicester in 1935 he joined LGS in 1944 and in addition to his considerable academic success was keen on playing rugby, tennis and track events, achieving the coveted ‘Victor Ludorum’ cup during his later years at the School. Michael…
Doreen (Dorrie) Phoebe Edwards (LHS 1936)
With great sadness we announce the death of Doreen Phoebe Edwards who died on June 15 2025 aged 105 years. Dorrie was born in Quorn and lived there for almost her whole life. She was the wife of Bill Edwards (Fairfield and LGS alum) who died in 2014. She is survived by her children David,…
Michael Downward (LGS 1964-1978)
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Michael Downward, just a month short of his 84th birthday. Michael joined the School in 1964 from Clare College, Cambridge, to teach classics and also be assistant housemaster in Denton House. He left after more than fourteen years at LGS – the last six…
