Alumni and Supporters News and Events
Latest Alumni and Supporter News
LHS Alumna Becomes a National Badminton Champion
Huge congratulations to Sian Kelly (LHS 2019), who earlier this month secured the title of National Champion in the Women’s Doubles with her doubles partner, Lisa Curtin, at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester. They beat the reigning champions and top seeded pair in the final, 21-13,21-17. We caught up with Sian, finding out more…
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…
Explore our campus – from the comfort of your own home
Not been back to Loughborough for a while? Don’t worry, you don’t have to miss out on the exciting changes around your former schools. Our marketing department have recently created these fly-by videos to showcase some of the newer developments on campus. We’re sure alumni would love to see the changes to campus and the…
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…
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…
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
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…
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,…
