Commissioning of the 2024-25 Prefects

What is a Prefect?

Lancing College Prefects act as a voice and as figureheads for the entire pupil body, bridging the gap between students and those who run the school. They work as a conduit to represent the views and overall well-being of students to the school's leadership; Head Master, Dominic Oliver, and Senior Deputy Head, Emma-Kate Henry.

The Prefects’ role is to be an individual who people can look up to, often seen around the school by all pupils, either directing the congregation in the Chapel, manning the lunch queue, or perhaps speaking at public events. They are often the first person that a prospective parent meets; the individual who greets a new pupil and their family when they first arrive at the school in September. For the visiting parent of a 10-year-old, they are an indication of all their child could achieve at Lancing College. 

How does one become a Prefect?

The process of becoming a Prefect is your time at Lancing College as a whole – whether you join in the Third, Fourth or Lower Sixth Form. Lots of soundings are taken from lots of people and it is not so much the volume of what you do or indeed the expertise with which you do it but leadership qualities, a sense of care for others, an ability to work independently and in a team and a sense of ‘reach’ to other pupils. Prefects are selected in part as a group not solely as individuals, to be representative of all the pupils in the school and to be demonstrative of the best qualities of the student body as a whole.

What makes a Lancing College Prefect?

Lancing College Prefects are reflective of the entire school community as a whole. Academics and sportsmen and women; debaters, actors, musicians; their families live very locally and across the world. They are measured, thoughtful, articulate and questioning. Our Prefects are a collaborative bunch! They work alongside House Captains, Peer Supporters, Student Library Assistants, Sports Captains and others in embodying leadership and service within the student community.

Who are the Lancing College Prefects?

On Sunday 15 September, the entire school community gathered in the Chapel for the commissioning of the 2024-25 Prefects.