Starting at Lancing

Beginning your journey at Lancing is an exciting time, full of new experiences, opportunities, and friendships. This section of the Handbook is designed to guide you through the essential information you and your family need to feel confident and prepared. From what to pack to how to navigate the first few days, you’ll find everything here to help make the transition smooth and enjoyable. 

View your induction programme

Wednesday 3 September

17.00
Welcome in Houses. Prefects will be on-hand to guide and help with belongingsParents, Guardians and pupils
House
Home clothes
17.40
Chapel Service and welcome from the Head MasterParents, Guardians and pupils
Chapel
Home clothes
18:30
Meetings in Houses with Housemasters/Housemistresses, Tutors and MatronsParents, Guardians and pupils
House
Home clothes
19.00
Supper for pupils in the Dining Hall in House GroupsPupils
Dining Hall
Home clothes
19.00
Buffet supper and drinks receptionParents and Guardians
Great School
19.45
DepartParents, Guardians and day pupils

Thursday 4 September

All Day
Induction and Introduction DayPupils
College
Sports kit

Friday 5 September

All Day
Induction and Introduction DayPupils
College
School Uniform

Thursday 4 September

12.00
Welcome in Houses. Prefects will be on-hand to guide and help with belongingsParents, Guardians and pupils
House
School Uniform
Afternoon
Induction and Introduction afternoon focussing on getting to know the schoolPupils
College
School Uniform

Friday 5 September

All Day
Induction and Introduction DayPupils
College
School Uniform

Thursday 4 September

12.00
Welcome in Houses. Prefects will be on-hand to guide and help with belongingsParents, Guardians and pupils
House
School Uniform
13.00
LunchParents, Guardians and pupils
Great School and Upper Quad
School Uniform
Afternoon
Induction and introductionPupils
College
School Uniform

Friday 5 September

Morning
Induction and Introduction DayPupils
College
School Uniform