Alumni and Supporters News and Events
Latest Alumni and Supporter News
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 …
Catching Up With…Jane Stubbs
Role: Started at LHS in September 2002 as a part-time biology teacher and when I left in 2024, I was Head of Biology. Dates: 2002-2024 1. Where was your favourite place on campus, and why? I do love the hall, especially when the Christmas tree goes up, just before the start of Tableaux and everything …
Teacher set to represent England over 50s cricket
Loughborough Schools Foundation teacher selected to represent England over50s against India
Loughborough Schools Foundation is proud to announce that PE teacher and Loughborough Grammar School alumnus, Martyn Gidley, has been selected to represent England in the over-50s cricket One-Day International against India later this month. The fixture will take place at Broxbourne Cricket Club on Sunday 28 …
Loughburians’ London Dinner
On Friday 15 May, our bus departed from the school car park at 2pm, heading for London. After a smooth journey, during which we passed some of London’s most iconic sights, including Buckingham Palace and Big Ben, we arrived at the magnificent venue, One Great George Street, in the heart of Westminster. At 7pm, our …
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 …
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, …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 …
