Alumni and Supporters News and Events
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Memories of the Past
I was in an Indian Restaurant in Birstall on the Saturday before my 51st birthday waiting for a table when I noticed the ‘Leicester Mercury’ with a headline referring to the deaths of four British personnel killed following a roadside bomb attack against a Warrior Armoured Vehicle patrol west of Basra City, Iraq, in the …
Catching Up With…Peter Sergeant
Role: I was appointed to teach English in 1975 and by the time I retired in 2016 I was Assistant Headmaster, having had a wide range of responsibilities including being the CCF Contingent Commander, Head of General Studies and Director of Admissions. During my 41 years on the staff, as well as English, I taught …
The Return of London Drinks
On Wednesday 1 July, we were delighted to hold our first London Drinks gathering since 2018. Alumni joined us after work at The Vintry for an evening of drinks, nibbles and good company, with the added bonus of watching England (thankfully!) secure a win against DR Congo. The event brought together alumni spanning more than …
A Big Turnout for the Alumni Garden Party
On Sunday 5 July we welcomed 170 alumni, former staff and guests back to campus for our Alumni Garden Party. It was a wonderful day filled with lots of smiles, laughter and happy memories. The day began with tours of LGS and LHS, giving alumni the opportunity to relive their school days, revisiting classrooms where many …
Careers Networking Dinner Showcases the Diversity of Engineering Pathways
LGS Careers recently hosted the second event in its new Careers Networking Dinner series, bringing together pupils and alumni for an inspiring evening focused on careers in engineering. Delivered in partnership with the Alumni and Development Office, the event welcomed 38 pupils from across the Foundation who were keen to explore the wide range of …
The Opportunities Your Support Creates
Rising costs continue to place significant pressure on many families. Beyond school fees, expenses such as lunches, educational trips, music tuition and transport can create additional challenges at a time when household budgets are already stretched.
Thanks to the generosity of alumni and donors, the Student Opportunity Fund provides practical support to pupils across the …Upcoming Alumni and Supporter Events
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, …
Class of 1986 40-Year Reunion
Class of 1986 can you believe it’s been 40 years since you left school?!
Emma Greetham (née Tomlinson) is once again planning a special reunion and after the success of your 25 and 30 year reunions, we are hoping to bring together as many members of the Class of 1986 as possible on Saturday 10 …
Alumni Rugby Breakfast
Calling all Alumni and Rugby fans…
Join us for a special Alumni Rugby Breakfast as we welcome you back to Loughborough Grammar School, Quorn playing fields, ahead of the First XV’s match against Nottingham High School on Saturday 10 October. Catch up with old friends over breakfast, delve into the School’s rugby archives and recall …
Concert, Cake and Company – October
Join us for our first Concert, Cake and Company of the academic year!
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of live music as talented pupils from across the Foundation perform in the Music Department’s Recital Hall. Following the concert, you are welcome to join the team for some tea, coffee and a slice of cake – the perfect opportunity to meet …
Class of 2016 10-Year Reunion
Class of 2016, it’s time for your 10-Year Reunion
Can you believe it has been a decade since you left school? We’re excited to invite you back to school for your 10 Year Reunion! It’s the perfect opportunity to catch up with old classmates and teachers, see what has and hasn’t changed around the school, look …
LHS Tableaux Matinee
Save the date…
We are delighted to invite Loughborough High School alumnae to the Tableaux Matinee on Friday 27 November 2026. Please save the date, tickets and further information will be available closer to the event.Event Details
Obituaries and Tributes
Sheila Swift (née Shepherd, FFD, LHS 1952)
My mother, Sheila Swift died on 26 April 2026 with sun streaming through the window, a gentle breeze blowing and trees outside coming into leaf. Indeed, it was her perfect weather and so appropriate to end her life at the age of 91 years – a life she’d lived to the full with great enthusiasm …
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 …
