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Preparing Tomorrow’s Medics
The Lancing College Medical Society (MedSoc) continues to play a vital role in inspiring and supporting pupils interested in careers in medicine, veterinary science, and dentistry. Through a range of talks, workshops, and mentoring opportunities, MedSoc helps students develop their understanding of healthcare, prepare for university applications, and build connections with professionals working across these […]
9 December 2025
Explorer Scouts in Switzerland: A Journey of Adventure and Friendship
Written by Mr Andy Cooper, Scout Leader Our journey began on a Friday, full of excitement and anticipation, as we departed college and set off on the long road to Switzerland. After a smooth crossing through the Eurotunnel, we settled in for the long drive, winding our way through Europe toward the heart of the […]
16 July 2025
Lancing College Scout Leader Helps Spark Global Campfire Event
This June, scout groups across the world are gathering around campfires as part of Flamboree – a heartwarming initiative that celebrates one of the most cherished traditions in scouting. Spearheaded by Lancing College’s very own scout leader Andy Cooper and a fellow scout from Worthing, the Flamboree brings together communities near and far to enjoy […]
6 June 2025
Scouts in Switzerland
Written by Ellie FS, Upper Sixth: This summer, the Lancing College Minerva Scout Unit travelled to Kandersteg, Switzerland (KISC). This campsite is part of the World Organization of the Scout Movement and over 3000 Scouts from all over the world go there each year. While we were there, we got to meet Scouts from California, […]
2 August 2024
Scouts Monopoly Run Across London
The Scouts Monopoly Run Live is an annual tradition which sees Scouts of all ages from across the country compete on a real life Monopoly Board, turning the country’s capital into the world’s largest board game. The event uses cutting edge technology in the form of a custom built app, bringing the Monopoly game (first […]
18 March 2024
Compliments to the Chefs!
This academic year our Explorer Scouts have been hard at work towards their Chef Badges. From exploring our commercial kitchen, to surviving the apocalypse, our Explorers are prepared to cook in about any situation. On Wednesday 31 January, Scout Leader, Dr Richard Bustin, invited all Scouts to showcase their chef skills in a nail biting […]
1 February 2024
Celebrating Our New Explorer Scouts
On Wednesday, 11 October, our Explorer Scouts unit took to the Chapel to invest their newest members. Scouting investiture is a historic tradition within the Scouting movement, and every single member, whether a Squirrel or a Network Leader, will complete investiture to signify the beginning of their Scouting journey. The ceremony opened with Chris C, […]
17 October 2023
Out Of The Campfire And Into The Frying Pan
Our intrepid Explorer Scouts are trading the campsite for the kitchen as they get to work on their Chef Badges. On Wednesday 4 October, our Scouts were given a behind-the-scenes tour of the College kitchens to see how a professional kitchen operates. During the tour, they ventured inside the large walk-in freezer (and realised they […]
9 October 2023
Ollie Faragher Appointed Deputy UK Youth Commissioner
Lancing College OL Ollie Faragher, who graduated in 2022, has just been appointed the Deputy UK Youth Commissioner for the Scouts. His role will focus on People – to look and find new ways to embed youth shaped Scouts in local and national governance structures and support the projects relating to the volunteer experience. Since […]
17 April 2023
Explorer Scouts
The Lent Term has been another busy one for the Minerva Explorer Scout Unit, earning badges for Nights Away and in Media Relations & Marketing, as well as taking part in the Monopoly Run in London. Real-Life Monopoly Run In early March, Lancing’s Minerva Scout Unit headed for London to play a game of real-life […]
29 March 2023