Alumni and Supporters News and Events
Latest Alumni and Supporter News
Our Impact Report 2024/25
Because of you… Stories of generosity and opportunity across our Schools
We have recently published our latest donor and volunteer impact report, Because of you…, celebrating the generosity of alumni, donors and friends whose support continues to make a difference to pupils across our Schools. Bringing together stories from the past year, Because of you… …
A Longstanding Relationship with Loughborough Parish Church
The School was founded in 1495 in a small room above the South Porch. It later moved into the main body of Church and subsequently into the Chancel, where it remained for almost the next 100 years, before relocating to purpose-built buildings adjacent to the Church until 1852. For over 300 years, from 1647, the …
Chris Wardle (LGS 1992)
Christopher entered LGS from St Mary’s in 1985 and I was fortunate enough to teach him maths in his 2nd year. He found the subject difficult but that was not the case with his English where he flourished. He used this skill later in particular in the Loughburian where he was a considerable contributor writing reports …
A Class of 1976-78 Rugby Reunion
Last weekend, 30 alumni from the Classes of 1976–1978 gathered at the White Hart in Quorn for a rugby reunion to watch England’s opening Six Nations fixture against Wales. Organised by Dave Barnett (LGS 1977), the occasion marked almost 50 years since many of the group had left LGS and provided the perfect opportunity to reminisce about …
Catching Up With…Jim Crookes
Dates: 1988-2005 Role: I joined LGS staff in September 1988 as a Geography teacher under the inspirational leadership of David Evans. Shortly after my arrival I became the School’s Press Officer and spent much time ensuring that we had regular newsfeeds in the Loughborough Echo and Leicester Mercury. I became Head of Year 9 in …
A Gift Given in Loving Memory
A touching gift to Loughborough High School will help support future generations of pupils while honouring the memory of a former pupil who remained connected to the School throughout her life. The gift was left by a devoted husband in memory of his late wife, Alison (LHS 1952), who attended Loughborough High School during the …
Upcoming Alumni and Supporter Events
Alumni Garden Party
Join us for the Alumni Garden Party The Alumni Garden Party is a relaxed family friendly gathering and a lovely opportunity to bring loved ones and friends back to your old school so that you can relive your memories with them. After a look around your old school, enjoy a BBQ buffet lunch and some fun …
De Montfort Hall Spring Concert
Get ready for a spectacular musical showcase
Our annual Spring Concert will once again be taking the stage at De Montfort Hall, Leicester, and we couldn’t be more excited! Our pupils are busy in rehearsals preparing to make this a spectacular event and on Saturday 14 March 2026, this wonderful display of musical talent will feature our top ensembles, choirs and Year …
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
Join us for the Loughburians’ London Dinner This occasion provides a wonderful opportunity for alumni and guests 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
Chris Wardle (LGS 1992)
Christopher entered LGS from St Mary’s in 1985 and I was fortunate enough to teach him maths in his 2nd year. He found the subject difficult but that was not the case with his English where he flourished. He used this skill later in particular in the Loughburian where he was a considerable contributor writing reports …
Pam Field (School House 1972-1982)
Boarders in School House in the 1970’s and early 80’s will be saddened to hear that Pam Field died on 21 January. In 1972 Tony Field and his wife, Pam, and family took over School House (The senior boarding house) as only the second ‘Housemaster’ in over 300 years of boarding. For the next ten …
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 …
