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Travel Awards: Cairo with Iona M
Pupil Iona shares her experience in Cairo thanks to a Lancing College Travel Award: Spending August at the convent clinic in Cairo was a challenging experience that permanently reshaped my understanding of poverty and its detrimental effects. During my stay, I helped treat patients from the city’s poorest areas, whose injuries and illnesses were severe and often neglected because they could not access affordable healthcare. The stark contrast between the lives of the patients in […]
23 January 2026
The OL Club Carol Service and Christmas Party
Over 250 OLs, families and friends gathered at St Peter’s Church in Eaton Square, SW1 for a festive evening of traditional carols, seasonal readings and joyful celebration. Lessons were read by Alexa Bailey (Manor 2000-2002), Philip Womack (Sanderson’s 1995-2000), Rosie Scott- Griffin (Manor 2002-2007), Jeremy Tomlinson (Honorary Secretary of the Friends of Lancing Chapel), […]
18 December 2025
A Thrilling Start to Lancing’s New Exeat Programme – Home and Away
Lancing College’s newly launched exeat provision affectionately called ‘Home and Away’ was introduced this term, with two weekends already giving students a taste of adventure, exploration, and festive cheer. The exeat provision was launched for those who live too far from the College to travel home for the weekend, and don’t want to spend […]
15 December 2025
Fifth Form Careers Fair – a day that can change what you think about the future
This year’s Fifth Form Careers Fair demonstrated the importance of continuing to enable students to reflect and explore ideas as they navigate future career options. At this stage, many students have started to have some initial ideas of what they might like to do. The Careers Fair is a wide range of workshops led by […]
10 December 2025
Lancing College & Electric Storm Youth Celebrate 3rd Year of Young Carer Gift Donation
We are incredibly proud to continue our partnership with Electric Storm Youth (ESY) as we celebrate the third consecutive year of supporting the amazing Young Carers in our local community. This year, our Year 9 pupils and their families generously donated and assembled gift bags filled with thoughtful and high-quality treats — from luxury toiletries […]
9 December 2025
Lancing returns as sponsor of the Brighton Half Marathon 2026
The Lancing College family of schools proudly returns as sponsor of the Brighton Half Marathon on 1 March 2026. You will spot our school communities along the half marathon route, hosting a water station, keeping runners hydrated and encouraged and there are representatives from the schools also running for chosen charities. Runners and spectators are […]
8 December 2025
Sporting Highlights – Friday 5 December 2025
Football News In the weekend’s action the boys’ football teams faced off against Tonbridge and Kent College. In the 7 senior matches with Tonbridge the boys managed 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. With the U16A, 5th and 6th XI our winning teams. 2 goals from Jude G cemented an excellent 2-1 win for the […]
5 December 2025
Sporting Highlights – Friday 28 November 2025
After a much-needed rest over the Exeat, we return with plenty to celebrate. Over the weekend, Coco M represented Sussex in the Women’s Tennis County Cup, where the team secured impressive wins against Lincolnshire, Dorset, and Nottinghamshire. Coco played a key role in the final match, helping Sussex clinch the overall victory and secure promotion […]
28 November 2025
Sporting Highlights – Friday 21 November 2025
Football NewsOn Saturday, in matches against St Dunstans and Eastbourne, Lancing produced their most successful football results of the year so far with 7 wins, just 1 draw and zero losses.A big well done to our 2nd XI and U15A teams who both secured their way into the next round of the ISFA and ESFA […]
20 November 2025
1990 Leavers – 35 Year Reunion
Originally intended as their 30th Reunion, the Class of 1990 finally celebrated five years later due to pandemic-related delays. Despite the extra wait, this wonderful group of OLs slipped effortlessly back into old friendships as they gathered in Reception for tea and coffee before setting off on House tours. As they crossed the Lower […]
20 November 2025
Lancing College New York Reunion 2025
The Lancing reunion in New York at the Core Club was a huge success. It was one of the largest gatherings of OLs and parents in the city and a great welcome for Dr Scott Crawford, our new Head Master. Scott provided an excellent update and highlighted the impact of the Foundationers Bursary Programme, supported […]
18 November 2025
Inside the Medics Dinner 2025
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 […]
6 November 2025
Updates from our Pupils in Nepal!
This October, a group of pupils from across the College have embarked on a journey to Nepal with Global Action to make a difference in the lives of others. Their goal is to improve living standards by building water wells in a small rural community and installing the first piped drinking water system at a […]
20 October 2025
Careers In Depth – Preparing Sixth Form Pupils for the new Jobs Market
Many parents will have read the recent news headlines regarding the dynamic nature of the jobs market of the future. The World Economic Forum Jobs Report (2025) suggests that 22% of current jobs will be transformed, 170 million new jobs will be created globally and, 92 million will be displaced. Meantime, stubbornly 63% of employers […]
17 October 2025
Sir Christopher Hampton Returns to Lancing College for Annual Film Festival
Written by Mr Matt Smith, Director of Drama and Dance It was a joy and a privilege to welcome back distinguished screenwriter, playwright, translator, director – and alumnus – Sir Christopher Hampton (Second’s 1959 – 1963) for the second House Film Gala in early October. The occasion celebrates the originality, creativity and talent of Lancing […]
17 October 2025
Introducing our 2025/2026 Heads of School
Inspiring leaders. Supportive friends. Proud ambassadors. Our Heads of School embody the spirit of our community: ambitious yet grounded, kind yet determined, and passionate about making a difference. They are chosen not just for their achievements, but for the example they set to those around them. This year, we are delighted to introduce Isaac, Lily, […]
17 October 2025
Sporting Highlights – Friday 17 October
Hockey News Last Thursday, the U16A team claimed silver at the County Championship Finals, adding to the U18s’ silver and the U14s’ gold from the week before. With all three age groups medalling, Lancing will now represent Sussex at the National South of England Finals after Half Term. The U14As triumphed 1–0 over Roedean thanks […]
17 October 2025
Catering at Lancing – Variety, Choice, and Global Flavours
This term, the catering team has introduced a new servery model designed to offer students greater variety, smoother flow, and more exciting meal options than ever before. With dedicated counters for main courses, vegetarian and dietary-friendly dishes, deli selections, and chef’s specials, there’s truly something for every appetite and preference. Students can now choose from […]
16 October 2025
The House Singing Competition 2025
On Monday 13 October, the ever-popular and eagerly anticipated annual House Singing Competition took place, marking the opening of this year’s House Music Competition. The afternoon saw an impressive standard of performances, with every House taking to the stage, and many incorporating inventive instrumental accompaniments and creative use of props. This year’s adjudicator, Mr Oliver […]
16 October 2025
An Account of MedSoc’s Trip to the Hunterian Museum by Franci B
On Thursday 2 October, the medics society travelled to London to visit the Hunterian Museum. This was a highly interesting and informative visit learning mostly about the collections of John Hunter a pioneer of surgery in the 1700s. Firstly, we took part in a guided tour around the museum seeing portraits of the past presidents […]
15 October 2025
Lancing College appoints OL Henry Ellinger-Gane as new Development Director
Lancing College is delighted to announce the appointment of OL Henry Ellinger-Gane (Head’s/Second’s 2001-2006) as its new Development Director from November 24 2025, working alongside the College’s new Head Master, Dr Scott Crawford, and Diana Cree, Executive Director of External Relations. In this role, Henry will lead Lancing’s fundraising activities and work with the College’s […]
9 October 2025