Aspiration + Determination + Success
A group of enthusiastic Year 9 girls from Longhill recently took part in an exciting STEM Challenge hosted at the Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA), where science, technology, engineering, and maths came to life in the most hands-on way. The day began with a captivating talk from a professor at University College London (UCL), who… Read more
This year, eight of our brilliant Science Student Leaders took their skills beyond the classroom to deliver a creative, crime-solving workshop for Year 4 pupils at Woodingdean Primary School. The “whodunit” workshop—designed entirely by the students—challenged children to solve the mystery of who stole Miss Wilson’s biscuits. Using real scientific methods such as chromatography and… Read more
On Thursday 26th June 2025, a group of Year 9 pupils took part in the Brilliant Brains Neuroscience Day at the University of Sussex, an exciting event run in collaboration with Brighton and Sussex Medical School. The day provided a stimulating and hands-on introduction to neuroscience, sparking curiosity and enthusiasm among all attendees. Throughout the… Read more
A group of enthusiastic students from Longhill High School recently visited the University of Brighton’s Moulsecoomb campus as part of the Uni Connect experience – an initiative designed to help young people explore future education and career opportunities. The visit offered students an exciting and informative day, starting with a guided tour of the campus…. Read more
Over the past two weeks, our Year 7 students have been hard at work in their science lessons, channeling creativity, teamwork, and engineering know-how into designing and assembling their very own rocket cars. Today, all that hard work paid off as we gathered on the tennis courts for an electrifying launch event! All four Year… Read more
On Thursday 22nd May, our Year 10 students had the incredible opportunity to engage with Richard Francis, a seasoned Electronics Engineer and a Longhill High School Alumni. Now the Principal Hardware Engineer at a major company in Crawley, Richard returned to share his journey and insights into the dynamic world of engineering. During the session,… Read more
As part of Longhill High School’s ongoing partnership with Uni Connect, a group of enthusiastic Year 8 students recently enjoyed an inspiring and engaging trip to the University of Brighton’s City Campus. This opportunity was designed to introduce students to university life and give them a taste of what higher education has to offer. The… Read more
Last week the Art department, along with PGCE students Roshan and Jasmine, took Year 10 Art pupils on a trip to Charleston House in Firle. It was a fabulous day out, beginning with a tour of the iconic house which was famously home to the radical Bloomsbury Group for over a period of 40 years…. Read more
As part of our ongoing commitment to broadening horizons and raising aspirations, our Year 8 students recently took part in an exciting enrichment activity known as Uni Game. This engaging programme was delivered by students from the University of Brighton in partnership with Uni Connect, a national initiative designed to inspire young people to consider… Read more
Over the Easter holidays, 40 students from Years 9 to 11, along with six staff members, enjoyed a truly memorable ski trip to Andorra. Nestled in the stunning Pyrenees mountains, Andorra’s Grandvalira resort provided the perfect setting for a week filled with snow, adventure, and personal growth. After a long but smooth journey via Calais, the group arrived in La Massana, where… Read more