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Your generosity could support bright pupils from lower-income backgrounds, enable future sporting stars to find their stride, and give the next generation of musical talent the chance to excel.
“Education is one of the greatest legacies of our country, and I personally cannot imagine being without my time in Loughborough. The bursaries you are providing do change people’s lives and help them actually feel like they can work towards what and who they they aspire to be.”
Hannah-Maria (LHS 2021)
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Fueling a Future Engineer’s Ambition
Donations make it possible for many pupils across Loughborough Schools Foundation to access educational trips, transforming classroom learning into real-world experiences and lasting memories. One such pupil in Year 10 at LGS, has a strong thirst for learning and dreams of becoming an engineer. Thanks to philanthropic support, he was able to join his classmates…
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.” Helicopter spotted! January 2026 Tom and a RAF crew visited LGS in a Chinook helicopter,…
We want to hear from you!
We are excited to announce that we have launched a survey for all of our alumni and former staff! As a valued member of our alumni community, your voice matters to us. We want to ensure that the way we engage with you is relevant, meaningful and beneficial – so we would be very grateful if you…
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…
David’s Meaningful Impact
On Tuesday 28 October, the Master of the Worshipful Company of Barbers presented David Simmons (LGS 1963) with a citation expressing the Company’s gratitude for his leadership of the Medical Careers Carousel that has done so much to give opportunities to young potential medics. The citation reads: “It is with profound appreciation and great pride that the Court has unanimously decided to present you…
Amy’s Story
“To those who contributed toward my bursary, my gratitude is immense. Their generosity allowed me to grow, learn, and pursue a career in public health and medicine, a career that suits me well, I am passionate about and know makes a difference in society. Without their support, none of this would have been possible, and…
David’s Story
“Now that I have entered the world of work and my years of (full-time) education are (probably!) behind me, I look back on my time at LGS with thankfulness for the rare opportunities it has given me, both while I was there and after I had moved on. “ When I heard that I would…
Enhancing Sports facilities: Shelia’s Story
Some of Sheila Parkin’s (LHS 1953) happiest memories were from her time at Loughborough High School and she remained in touch with LHS and her old school friends throughout her life. Sheila’s final gift to Loughborough High School was to generously remember her school in her Will. Sheila sadly passed away in 2017 as the…
Helping those from Shelthorpe: Ken’s story
Ken Cockrell (LGS 1960) made the decision to give something back and today he is remembered, not just for the life he had, but the lives he is helping even after he’s gone. Born as the Second World War was ending, Ken came with his family from Lowestoft to live on the Shelthorpe council estate.…
Fatima’s Story
Fatima’s Story “To the donors who supported my place, thank you for allowing me to have an environment that felt like family and giving me a gift which is truly lifelong.” In 2016, Fatima joined Loughborough High School Sixth Form to study Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology, thanks to the generous support of the Old Girls’…
Keeping Ed Thorpe’s Sporting Legacy Alive
The Ed Thorpe Memorial Fund was created to honour Ed’s love of sport and his belief that every pupil should be able to train and compete on equal terms. Thanks to gifts made in Ed’s memory from family, alumni and friends, LGS pupils in cricket and rugby are receiving support that protects their confidence and…
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…
