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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 aspire to be.”
Hannah-Maria (LHS 2021)
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Supporting the next generation of netball talent
Netball continues to thrive at Loughborough High School, with pupils enjoying success on court alongside opportunities to develop their game beyond regular training and competition. Recent successes include the Year 10 team being crowned Leicestershire County champions after a 20–8 victory in the final, while the Year 8 …
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 …
All Roads Lead to Campania
The Carr-Kenworthy Travel Bursary is helping pupils experience the Classical world beyond the classroom, creating opportunities to explore first-hand the history, places and cultures they encounter through their studies. Donations made in memory of former LHS Head of Classics and Latin teacher, Miss Esme Kenworthy, together with a fund established through the generosity of the …
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 …
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 …
7,500 Miles, One Special Return
It had been 13 years since Margaret Marr (née Morris, LHS 1953) last walked the corridors of Loughborough High School. In March 2026, she returned, accompanied by her husband Alex and two of their children, Marya and Zander, for a visit that brought the past and the present together.
Margaret and Alex’s journey from Washington …
What is Behind the Plaque?
The obvious answer to the first question is “a wall” and when the wall in question happens to be one in the Burton Walks it is axiomatic that the plaque itself has a significance much greater than may be immediately obvious. Such a plaque is one which was removed during the repointing of the Grammar School’s …
Our Impact Report 2024/25
Because of you… Stories of generosity and opportunity across our Schools
We have recently published our latest donor and volunteer impact report, Because of you…, celebrating the generosity of alumni, donors and friends whose support continues to make a difference to pupils across our Schools. Bringing together stories from the past year, Because of you… …
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 …
A Longstanding Relationship with Loughborough Parish Church
The School was founded in 1495 in a small room above the South Porch. It later moved into the main body of Church and subsequently into the Chancel, where it remained for almost the next 100 years, before relocating to purpose-built buildings adjacent to the Church until 1852. For over 300 years, from 1647, the …
A Gift Given in Loving Memory
A touching gift to Loughborough High School will help support future generations of pupils while honouring the memory of a former pupil who remained connected to the School throughout her life. The gift was left by a devoted husband in memory of his late wife, Alison (LHS 1952), who attended Loughborough High School during the …
