Alumni and Supporters News and Events
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From boarding student to UCL mathematician
Felix’s Loughborough Grammar School journey
When Felix Peng arrived at Loughborough Grammar School as an international boarding student from China, he described himself as quiet, reserved and understandably nervous about starting life in a new country. Just two years later, he left school with outstanding A Level results and a place to study Pure Mathematics …
Alumni insight into university life
How alumni insight is helping students prepare for university
Our extensive alumni network spans a broad and diverse range of university and career pathways, bringing together knowledge, expertise and experience that are extremely valuable to our current Sixth Form students. This half-term, we have drawn upon the first-hand experiences of some of our more recent …
A Ruby Reunion
Following the success of their 30-Year Reunion in 2016, the Class of 1986 returned to celebrate four decades since leaving the blue gates, with an evening filled with nostalgia, laughter and the chance to reconnect with old friends. The celebrations began with tours of their old schools, bringing many stories and memories flooding back, including …
Bacon Rolls and Rugby
It was lovely to see so many alumni join us on the morning of Saturday 10 October for our inaugural Alumni Rugby Breakfast, as we cheered on the LGS 1st XV to a fantastic 48–5 victory over Nottingham High School! Alumni were able to reconnect with old friends, enjoy a bacon roll and reminisce on their …
Bowled Over By Your Generosity
For 32 years, Ed Thorpe was a much-loved member of staff at Loughborough Grammar School, remembered for his enthusiasm, warmth and dedication to generations of pupils. Joining LGS in 1964 and becoming Head of Games in 1966, Ed oversaw a remarkable period for school sport, particularly rugby and cricket, with the school producing its first …
Heritage Open Day 2026
As part of the National Heritage Open Days, the 1852 building was open to visitors and alumni alike. As ever, the most popular attraction was the Tower, accessed by 59 steps in a rare anti-clockwise spiral staircase via T1 and T2, both of which were condemned as not being suitable for teaching in 1907 but …
Volunteering Stories
Heritage Open Day 2026
As part of the National Heritage Open Days, the 1852 building was open to visitors and alumni alike. As ever, the most popular attraction was the Tower, accessed by 59 steps in a rare anti-clockwise spiral staircase via T1 and T2, both of which were condemned as not being suitable for teaching in 1907 but …
A Conversation Across the Decades
Current pupils recently enjoyed a fascinating journey through the school’s history when four alumni from different eras returned for a History Society Q&A session. Sharing memories spanning four decades, the panel reflected on everything from school routines and favourite subjects to sport, societies and memorable teachers, offering students a unique insight into how school life …
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 …
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 …
Careers Networking Dinner launches
Inspiring legal pathways
On Monday 23 February, LGS careers proudly launched the first in a new series of Careers Networking Dinners – an initiative designed to connect senior pupils with accomplished alumni to provide a meaningful insight into life beyond school. Delivered in partnership with the Alumni and Development Office, the inaugural event focussed on …
Tom’s Story
From LGS to the Skies “Thank you for giving someone a chance to excel in an environment that was incredibly suited to them, in a world of unequal opportunity where he might not be proud of how far he’s come.” Tom joined Loughborough Grammar School in Year 7 from a local primary school and grew …
100 Years of Tableaux
100 years ago, the first Tableaux performers took to the Loughborough High School stage under the Headship of Miss Bristol (1920-1940). Fast-forward to today, generations later, and pupils are continuing to uphold this longstanding and much-cherished tradition. This year’s performance also coincided with the 175th birthday of Loughborough High School, making it an even more unmissable …
Beyond the Script – The Road from Backstage to BAFTA
Chibuikem (Chike) Oforka (FFD 2007; LGS 2014) is a BAFTA-nominated producer known for his work on powerful documentaries such as Forced Out and Surgeons: At the Edge of Life. Chike shares how his path into television was anything but conventional. Reflecting on the years he spent at LGS, Chike says it wasn’t just academic knowledge …
Captain Amy Cooper Hosts LSF Cadets at Sandhurst
Over the summer holidays, 11 members of the LSF Combined Cadet Force were invited to be guests at the Commandants’ rehearsal at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS). The visit was coordinated by Major Alex Dart (LGS 1996) in the CCF and was kindly hosted by Captain Amy Cooper (LHS 2009) in her role as …
A unique musical tribute for LHS 175
On Friday 23 May, Loughborough High School held a special picnic in Queen’s Park to celebrate 100 years of Houses and 175 years of LHS. Pupils and staff enjoyed music, food and games, and listened to the School Hymn played on the Carillon Tower by Caroline Sharpe (LHS 1997), as well as the unofficial School …
Careers in Music Technology
On Thursday 5 June, we were delighted to welcome Ben Webster (2021) back to Loughborough Schools Music to work with our Music Technology students. Ben has just graduated from the prestigious ‘Tonmeister’ course at the University of Surrey. This course creates the sound engineers of the future, and graduates of the course work at institutions …
Another fantastic Loughburians’ Dinner
It was a pleasure to host the Loughburians’ Dinner on Saturday 17 May, and to welcome over 120 guests to this special black-tie dinner back on campus. We were joined by alumni from across the Schools, with class years spanning every decade since 1950! The evening began with a drink’s reception, which was held in …
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Obituaries and Tributes
Howard Bullock (LGS Staff 1985-1990)
Anyone who was at the school – staff or pupils alike – for the five years of Howard’s presence at LGS will not forget it. When he left, the ‘Loughburian’ wrote:-‘Although Mr. Howard Bullock had been at L.G.S. for only five years, his departure was regretted far beyond the Modern Languages Department. As a teacher …
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. …
