Private School News

Lancing Excels

Pupils at Lancing College enjoy a wide range of experiences beyond the national curriculum and are encouraged to embrace new interests in the spirit of self discovery. Cultural, sporting, and practical activities all feature in the weekly timetable. Here are a few of the pupils’ impressive recent achievements:

Charity Fashion Show

Saskia Greenhalgh and Lauren Mendes, two Sixth Form students, organised an exciting charity fashion show, raising over £2,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Students were given the opportunity to model the high profile designs, including pieces by Anna Valentine, known for her work on the Duchess of Cornwall’s wedding dress, and the very popular young designer, Jade Holland-Cooper. Menswear was supplied by Andrew McDowall, from Chichester.

Lunchtime Concert at Chichester Cathedral

On Tuesday 16 June, young musicians from Lancing College gave a lunchtime concert at Chichester Cathedral. Performers included the String Orchestra, Choral Scholars and soloists, and the programme covered a repertoire spanning 400 years. Neil Cox, Head of Chapel Music at Lancing College said,

“It was a real privilege for the Lancing College students to perform in such an ancient and beautiful cathedral, and in front of such a large and enthusiastic audience. Our musicians enjoyed themselves tremendously from beginning to end!”

River Relay

Despite starting and finishing in bright sunshine, this year’s Interhouse River Relay was heavily rained upon and the spectators got as wet as the competitors! The competition comprised four parts – sailing, canoeing, wind-surfing and building and manoeuvring a raft across the River Adur and back. This year, Second’s House came first, with Gibbs’ as runners up. Dan Connolly, Housemaster of Second’s said,

“Second’s House is known for its prowess at sports, but this is the first time in many, many years that we have managed to win the River Relay, which is a wonderful institution at Lancing College and one of the highlights of the calendar. It’s a typically Lancing event: competitive, highly individualistic and, above all, great fun!”

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Two students at Lancing College recently received their gold Duke of Edinburgh award at Buckingham Palace. Alice Lyle, from Crawley, and Georgie Nightingall, from Horsham, were presented with their certificates by the Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex in the presence of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh. Lancing College is one of the few independent schools to have its own operating licence for the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Photo: Lancing College Sixth Form Students modelling designs by Jade Holland-Cooper and Andrew McDowall at the Charity Fashion Show