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Summer HAF 2023 programme

The Summer Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme 2023 offers FREE activities, plus a meal, throughout the school summer holidays. HAF is for school-aged children in Reception to Year 11 who receive benefits-related free school meals. There’s something fun for everyone, from sports, performing arts, coding, playschemes, and more. Each eligible child will have access… Read more

Inspiring the Future in Technology – Bank of America

On Friday 9th June were given the opportunity to attend an in-person event at the London office of the Bank of America, with the theme of Inspiring the Future in Technology. This was an exceptional chance to speak to a range of people currently at the Bank of America in a variety of different careers… Read more

Poverty Proofing the School Day – Research

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Dear Parents/Carers, Poverty Proofing the School Day We all know that the past few years have been uniquely challenging in lots of different ways, and for some families financial circumstances may have been affected.  We are working with your school as it strives to remove any barriers to children’s learning, ensuring pressures on household income… Read more

Citizens UK Launch

Two of our Student Leaders attended the Citizens UK Manifesto launch last week held at the Council Chambers in Brighton. We are looking forward to being part of this fantastic project in the future. https://www.citizensuk.org/chapters/brighton-hove/

Charity Quiz Night

The school is usually a ghost town in the evenings but on Friday 3rd March, we hosted a Charity Quiz Night! The money raised will go to Prostate Cancer UK, to help fight the most common cancer amongst men. As you can see we had a great turnout and managed to raise £750! Mr Wilsons… Read more

Easter 2023 – Holiday Activities & Food

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme offers FREE enriching activities throughout the school Easter holidays. From play schemes and holiday camps, to family activities, all activities include a FREE nutritious meal. There’s something fun for everyone, from sports, arts, drama, cooking, days out and more. HAF is for school-aged children from Reception to Year… Read more

Local Authority Work Experience

Here is an exciting opportunity for Year 10 students get involved in.

Increase in Scarlet Fever

Dear Parents / Carers Re: Increase in scarlet fever We are writing to inform you of a recent national increase in notifications of scarlet fever to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), above seasonal expected levels. We would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the signs, symptoms and the actions to be… Read more

Mr Morley testimonial – Ms Vaughan

Richard Morley was Longhill High School’s first Headteacher and also the current longest serving one between the years 1963-1988. I first came across him in 1973 when he interviewed me for a History Teaching post. It was a day which would shape my life for the next 39 years as I was offered the position!… Read more

Varndean College STEM Centre Open Evening

On 23rd November 2022, Ms Wilson, Mr Rolf and a group of our students attended Varndean College’s STEM opening. Spending £2.9m, Varndean College aims to create a home for students wishing to pursue a career in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Through our STEM teaching, we encourage students to move on to… Read more