Alumni and Supporters News and Events
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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 …
Preserving the Past
Over the last year the Parish Church has been restoring the Burton Chapel by installing a new roof to stop water ingress. The roof has had new lead sheets and the plaster of the interior walls has been renewed and decorated. The church raised nearly £350,000 to pay for the work. The final task was …
From Senior Cadet to Reviewing Officer
With the sun shining, the Annual Review on Saturday 2 May was a highly successful day, displaying the skill of our cadets in a range of activities, including the Contingent Parade, laser pistol shooting, flight simulations and prizegiving. As always, the highly anticipated Cadet Gun Run took place, with the Army claiming the win. We …
Catching Up With…Bob Kerr
Role: LGS teacher of languages, initially German and French with some Arabic for beginners as part of the sixth-form general studies course. After a few years I was offered the post of teacher in charge of German and I also began to take Spanish classes increasingly often, as well as year 7 Latin from time …
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% …Upcoming Alumni and Supporter Events
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 …
Al Fresco
About This Event
This picnic-in-the-park concert will feature performances by musicians from the Loughborough Schools Foundation. This musical extravaganza offers music ranging from small ensembles to our larger choirs, bands and orchestras. All genres of music are covered. Al Fresco is a relaxed, informal event that provides the perfect opportunity for friends and family to …
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 …
