Alumni and Supporters News and Events
Latest Alumni and Supporter News
Alumni Survey Results
Key Results
Thank you to everyone who took part in our recent alumni survey. With over 780 responses from across our global community, your feedback is helping to shape how we connect and communicate with our alumni network going forward. An overall response rate of over 10% far exceeded our expectations – thank you! 784responses from our global community
94% …
40 Years Since the First OLCS DofE Expedition
The first OLCS DofE expedition took place 40 years ago in 1986. Since then, there have been many bronze, silver and gold walks taking place. Take a look at some photos and extracts from the log book of the many memories that were made. “We were on our way! We started along a treacherous path …
Catching Up With…Gwen Byrom
Role: LHS Headmistress Dates: 2012-2019 1. Where was your favourite place on campus, and why? I’m tempted to say Charles block, due to the very deep affection everyone had for the building during my time…. 2. What did you enjoy most about your role? The students, always. End of term assemblies when everyone was so …
Contribute an Alumni Profile
Are you interested in providing a profile? Contributing an alumni profile is a fantastic way to support fellow Loughburians and help inspire the next generation of Loughborough Schools Foundation pupils. Your profile could encourage a pupil to pursue a particular career, making a real difference to their future. To share your story, please complete the Questionnaire. …
7,500 Miles, One Special Return
It had been 13 years since Margaret Marr (née Morris, LHS 1953) last walked the corridors of Loughborough High School. In March 2026, she returned, accompanied by her husband Alex and two of their children, Marya and Zander, for a visit that brought the past and the present together.
Margaret and Alex’s journey from Washington …
Homecoming BBQ
Join us for the Homecoming BBQ Class of 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026! We’re excited to invite you back to school for our annual Homecoming BBQ! A chance to step back into familiar territory, catch up with old friends and favourite teachers, and celebrate the good times that made your years at school unforgettable!Expect great …
Upcoming Alumni and Supporter Events
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 …
London Drinks
Join us for London Drinks
What better way to escape the office on a summer’s evening than drinks in the City with the people who knew you before deadlines, meetings, and LinkedIn profiles! Join us at The Vintry, right in the heart of London City for a relaxed alumni catch-up in our own private space, …
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 …
Homecoming BBQ
Join us for the Homecoming BBQ
Class of 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026! We’re excited to invite you back to school for our annual Homecoming BBQ! A chance to step back into familiar territory, catch up with old friends and favourite teachers, and celebrate the good times that made your years at school unforgettable!Expect great BBQ food, …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 …
