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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
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
House Debating at Lancing College
Written by Sebastian KH, Teme House After watching last year’s thrilling House Debating Competition, I was inspired to participate this year. I was joined by Lucien S and Oscar B for our first debate representing Teme House, which proved to be a challenging start. We were arguing for a four-day school week, which proved […]
23 July 2025
Founder’s Day 2025 Highlights
Founder’s Day is one of the most cherished events in the Lancing calendar. It’s a time for pupils, families, and staff to come together in celebration of our founder, Nathaniel Woodard, and to mark the close of another successful academic year. It is a day of joy, reflection, and gratitude: a moment to applaud our […]
27 May 2025
Reflecting on Chinese New Year at Lancing College
“新年快乐，蛇年大吉！” (Xīnnián kuàilè, shénián dàjí!) As we enter 2025, welcoming the Year of the Snake, we immersed ourselves in the joy of Chinese New Year with great enthusiasm. Despite being miles away from Asia, the festive spirit remained strong at Lancing College. Students from diverse backgrounds joined to deliver a mesmerizing celebration, featuring vibrant dance […]
10 March 2025
Charities Term Round Up
The Houses are once again dedicating a week each to raise funds and awareness for their chosen charity during the Lent Charities Term. Over the term, students will engage in fundraising, fun, and giving back, with the intention to broaden perspectives and make a real impact. Charities Term offers every House the chance to support […]
17 February 2025
Pupils Hit All The Right Notes at the Annual Inter-House Music Competition
The House Music Competition began in October with the House Singing Competition, followed by the Rock and Pop competition in December. Over the past two weeks, there have been over 250 solo, duet and ensemble entries into the competition ranging from Class 1 (Grades 1-3) to the Open (Grade 8+) Class, culminating in the Open […]
10 February 2025
Advent Term Boarding Round-Up
This term has been nothing short of action-packed, with every week offering new experiences that have strengthened bonds and created lasting memories. From early breakfasts to lively evening parties, the life of a boarder is always full of surprises and excitement. The past few months have been no exception—with lots of laughter, growth, challenges, and […]
11 December 2024
Lancing College Hosts Film Festival Gala with Sir Christopher Hampton
Lancing College recently welcomed back distinguished alumnus Sir Christopher Hampton (Second’s 1959-1963) for a special film gala. The event celebrated the creativity and talent of our students, featuring the much-anticipated screening of the 2024 House Film Festival. Sir Christopher, an acclaimed writer, director, and double Oscar winner, funded the project and played a key role […]
18 October 2024
Gibbs’ House Wins 2024 House Debating Competition For Second Year Running
The House Debating Competition has continued the tradition of being hard-fought, controversial and entertaining. With every House fielding a team, Thursday nights were dramatic and informative with topics such as returning cultural property residing in museums to its place of origin, abolishing the House of Lords and replacing public examinations with teacher assessments. The House […]
31 July 2024
House Life Update
Each of our Houses runs a variety of activities throughout the term, many of which have been part of our annual Charities Term to raise funds for charities chosen by the pupils. We include a range of activities throughout the year to appeal for all the different interests amongst the House. Here’s a snapshot of […]
7 February 2024
Charities Term So Far …
‘What are you giving up for Lent?’ is asked almost as soon as the final Christmas present has been unwrapped or the tree dismantled. This Lent Term we’re challenging the school to look at Lent rather differently and to take up something for it – and we’d love you to join us. The Houses […]
6 February 2024
Malawi Walk 2023
This past Saturday 9 September, hundreds of members of the Lancing College community took to the South Downs in our annual Malawi Walk. With our charity partners, Care in Action and Open Arms Malawi, we are enabling Brighton, Norman, Promise, and Veronica to access tertiary education. Funds raised on the walk pay for their tuition, […]
11 September 2023
Gibbs’ House Wins 2023 House Debating Competition
Lancing has decades of tradition in debating excellence and this year’s House Debating Competition has been especially fierce. With every House fielding a team, Thursday nights were dramatic and informative with topics such as: This House would eliminate trial by jury in all criminal cases. This House would not allow countries with poor human rights […]
22 March 2023
New Look for Saints’ House
It is a very exciting time for Saints’ House. During the summer, refurb works took place, tripling the House footprint which now lays across three floors. The expansion has allowed to open Saint’s doors to 60 students this academic year. There are now five new work rooms for the younger students, with a particularly impressive […]
8 September 2022
House Music Competition 2022
Friday 28 January marked the return of Lancing’s annual Inter-House Music Competition. After lockdown forced the 2021 competition to move online, this year’s live competition was back in full force, with over 200 entries across the solo, duet and ensemble categories. The competition classes were spread out over two days showcasing a wide variety of musical […]
23 February 2022
Prefects and Heads of School commissioned in Sung Eucharist
During this year’s first Whole School Sung Eucharist, we were delighted to celebrate the formal commissioning of the School Prefects and the four Heads of School. Well done to this year’s Prefects: Rosie H, Ruth B, Max B, Tallulah R, Oliver P, Sofia R. Seb F, Shirin M, Charina G, Kwame N, Rafi B P, […]
17 September 2021
Pupils reimagine Maps of the College in recent Competition
The Geography Department ran a competition last term, where pupils were tasked to reimagine and draw the map of Lancing College. Many fantastic entries were received, and the winners were announced during this week’s Head Master’s Assembly: Third Form Winner: Vanessa F for her simple yet very effective Harry Beck inspired map depicting the College site as a […]
23 April 2021
Tremendous Fundraising carried out for Charities Term
A huge shout out goes to all the girls in Manor House who ran, walked, cycled, roller skated, rode horses and rowed more than 1,000 miles to complete the ‘Land’s End to John O’Groats Challenge’. They surpassed the 874 miles and raised over £1,300 in sponsorship for Demelza Hospice in just one week – incredibly impressive! […]
5 March 2021