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Uni Game – Enrichment Programme

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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

Andorra Ski Trip 2025 – A Week of Adventure and Achievement

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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

GCSE Drama Students Experience The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Longhill High School’s Year 11 GCSE Drama students recently had the incredible opportunity to attend a performance of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at the Theatre Royal in Brighton. Led by Mrs. Fenwick, Head of Faculty for PE and Performing Arts, the trip aimed to enhance students’ understanding of theatrical performance as they… Read more

Longhill Sports 3rd-14th February 2025

Year 11 GCSE PE and Sports Studies Visit to Amex Stadium for Careers in Sport Day Our Year 11 GCSE PE and Sports Studies students had an exciting and insightful day at the Amex Stadium, attending a Careers in Sport event. The day provided a fantastic opportunity to explore the wide range of careers available… Read more

Stargazing Success: A Community Event to Remember

On a clear evening, with the stars perfectly aligned, our community came together for an unforgettable night of astronomy, warmth, and fun. Funded by the Ogden Trust, the event saw students from all six partnership secondary schools—Hove Park, PACA, Patcham, BACA, Longhill, and Cardinal Newman—gather for an evening of stargazing and celestial exploration. With telescopes… Read more

Inspiring Young Minds: Girls in STEM Event ‘Reach for the Stars’

Last Friday was a day of inspiration and discovery for eleven Year 8 students from Longhill, as they attended the ‘Reach for the Stars’ STEM trip at Hove Park School. The event aimed to empower young girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through engaging workshops and activities. The students participated… Read more

Higher Education – Sussex University Programme

Fifteen Year 9 pupils from Longhill High School are embarking on a transformative journey as part of a three-year programme led by the Widening Participation team at Sussex University. The initiative aims to support learners from under-represented backgrounds in higher education, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about their future…. Read more

End of Term – Christmas Holiday

The Autumn term will conclude on Friday 20th December 2024. Students are expected to return to school on Monday 6th January 2024 We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Longhill at the TeenTech Sussex Festival

Longhill High School is excited to announce that we will be attending the TeenTech Sussex Festival in Autumn 2024! This event will gather students from across the region for an exciting, interactive programme that helps young people explore the wide range of opportunities in digital, science, and technology, along with the many different entry points… Read more

Black History Month – Roedean School

Longhill students Harmony, Zayd and Chinmay were amongst attendees at the annual Roedean Black History Month lecture. The lecture was also attended by students from Roedean, as well as Year 10 students from five local state schools. Carolyn Bain gave an entertaining and thought provoking talk on starting Afrori Books. She discussed its development from… Read more