Foundation Office & Lancing Society There is no doubt that in uncertain times like this a collective spirit in a community such as Lancing’s can provide some comfort and solace. History has shown us that the impact of people and communities coming together is powerful and I am confident that we will see much more of this spirit in the coming months. You will have seen in the preceding pages how the College has been planning for this type of eventuality so we are well set up to support our pupils with distance learning facilities and to encourage a sense of togetherness to them and to our wider community of OLs This term has seen exciting progress with the second phase of the Pavilion refurbishment – the main room is being transformed into a space that honours Lancing Sport and the influence of Ken Shearwood on our sporting heritage. There will be a digital archive available to all visitors dating back to 1875 as well as displays of past and current sporting achievements. The terrace and balcony upstairs are also being renovated and the new contemporary glass doors installed at the main entrance will provide stunning views for visitors over the sports fields and welcoming shelter from intemperate weather. We hope that these renovations will ensure that the Pavilion becomes an important meeting place for OLs, pupils, parents and visitors and reflect the commitment and passion shown by Lancing’s sportsmen and sportswomen. We had planned to have a formal opening of the ‘Shearwood Pavilion’ on Founder’s Day this year but events have overtaken us so we have postponed the occasion until the autumn, when we anticipate that many of you will be able to join us and share in the celebrations. I know you will understand that we have had to either cancel or postpone a number of events in the Summer Term and we will keep you up to date with any further changes to the calendar via our regular newsletters.
Catherine Reeve Foundation Director
My warmest wishes from Lancing, as always,
Leavers’ Destinations
It has been great to hear from our newest OLs about what they have been up to in the last few months since leaving Lancing. In addition to those pupils who have gone straight to university, a number have chosen to defer for a year to undertake work experience or travel. Some pupils will be attending courses in Holland, Russia and Germany. Of those pupils who are studying in the UK more than 60 pupils gained a place at a Russell Group university, with over 20 different institutions represented. Courses include a wide range of traditional subjects including Economics, Medicine, Mathematics, as well as Liberal Arts, Medical Genetics and Architecture.
• Cardiff University • Durham University • Imperial College London • • King’s College London • London School of Economics and Political Science • • Newcastle University • Queen Mary University of London • • University College London • University of Birmingham • University of Bristol • • University of Cambridge • University of Edinburgh • University of Exeter • • University of Leeds • University of Nottingham • University of Sheffield • University of Southampton • University of Warwick • University of York • Foundation Office
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The Quad • Lent 2020
