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Writing Our Legacy is an arts and heritage organisation enabling Black, Asian and ethnically diverse people to tell their story through writing and the creative arts. We welcomed two poets on Thursday 14th May to work with a group of 15 students. We had a fantastic session where students crafted their own poems and shared… Read more
Our enrichment programme continues to provide memorable learning experiences beyond the classroom, supporting both academic growth and personal development across all year groups. Year 7 pupils recently enjoyed an exciting trip to Drusillas Park, where they explored a range of wildlife and engaged in activities that complemented their learning in Science and Geography. The visit… Read more
Year 10 students recently completed their work experience placements across a wide range of industries, giving them a valuable insight into the world of work. From local businesses to public services such as Sussex Police, students had the opportunity to experience different working environments and begin to think more seriously about their future career paths…. Read more
During the week beginning Monday 16th March 2026, students across KS3 and KS4 had the exciting opportunity to take part in two trips celebrating Women in STEM. Both trips provided a valuable opportunity for students to see how science is applied beyond the classroom and to be inspired by the diverse possibilities within STEM careers…. Read more
Careers Week has been a real highlight for students this week, offering them the chance to explore a wide range of future pathways and hear directly from professionals about their working lives. Throughout the week, students took part in engaging sessions with visitors from a variety of fields, helping them to understand some of the… Read more
Longhill High School is delighted to announce that we will be hosting the Young Chefs Club during the upcoming February Half Term. This exciting, hands‑on cooking experience is designed especially for young people who are eager to build confidence in the kitchen and discover the joy of preparing fresh, healthy food. Founded from a passion… Read more
As part of our ongoing STEM partnership with other Brighton and Hove schools, 3 teams of year 8 students recently took part in the Faraday Challenge at BACA. The challenge was to build a prototype rocket transport vehicle that bottle rockets were eventually launched from. Our students had to rely on a number of skills,… Read more
Longhill High School is proud to announce that it has been officially recognised as an Equal Access School for 2025/26 by England Football as part of the nationwide Girls’ Football in Schools initiative. This designation celebrates the school’s commitment to ensuring that every girl has the same opportunity as boys to play football both within… Read more
Last Thursday, a group of 14 Year 9 students participated in an excellent educational visit to the Landscape Institute for a “Green and Creative Careers” workshop. This trip offered valuable, early exposure to Landscape Architecture, a fast-growing, essential field that provides stable, creative, and environmentally conscious career paths for the future. The session was specifically designed to illustrate how… Read more
Year 7 Girls football Win 6-4 against Dorothy Stringer in the Brighton League. Goals from Kate x 3, Skye, Lydia x 2 Year 7 Boys Won 6 – 4 against Dorothy Stringer B teamWon 3 – 2 against Cardinal Newman B teamLost 5 – 2 against St Wilfrids in the county cup Year 9 Boys… Read more