Commissioning of the 2026-27 Prefects

On Saturday 5 September the school community gathered in the Chapel for the commissioning of the 2026-27 Prefects.

What is a Prefect?

Lancing College Prefects are senior pupil leaders who act as representatives and figureheads for the wider pupil body. They provide an important link between pupils and the School’s leadership, sharing the views and experiences of students with Head Master Dr Scott Crawford and Senior Deputy Head Emma-Kate Henry.

Prefects are highly visible members of the school community and play an important role in school life. 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. For a new pupil and their family arriving at Lancing, a Prefect can be a friendly and familiar face. For a prospective family visiting the College, they offer an insight into the young people their child might grow into during their time at Lancing.

How does one become a Prefect?

Becoming a Prefect is not about a single achievement or one particular role. The selection process considers a pupil’s time at Lancing as a whole, whether they joined in the Third, Fourth or Lower Sixth Form.

Views are gathered from across the school community, with consideration given not simply to what pupils have achieved, but to how they contribute to school life. 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?

There is no single type of Lancing Prefect. They reflect the diversity and breadth of the school community, bringing together pupils with different interests, talents and experiences. 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.

Meet the Lancing College Prefects

Albie T, Saints’ House

Alex M, Teme House

Amelie K-M, Sankey’s House

Anika M, Sankey’s House

Annie H, Sankey’s House

Ciara H, Handford House

Clemens W, Gibbs’ House

Gladys C, Manor House

Grace H, Manor House

Isaac H, Gibbs’ House

Izzy M, Field’s House

Jaz B, Saints’ House

Jo O, Field’s House

Joshua O, Teme House

Levi G, School House

Lucy M, Field’s House

Mabel C, Handford House

Philipp G, Second’s House

Sam W, Head’s House

Shimon M, School House

Tom M, Head’s House

Tudor P, Second’s House