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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
Last week, our school hosted a vibrant and engaging Careers Fair, providing students across year groups 7-10 with a valuable opportunity to explore a wide range of future pathways. The event was a fantastic success, with enthusiastic participation from students, staff, and external organisations, including employers, apprenticeship providers, and training agencies. The Careers Fair aimed… 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
10 April 2025 The school has of today started the process of crediting student and staff Parentpay catering accounts with any outstanding sQuid funds Thank you for your support and understanding over this matter.
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 High School is pleased to announced that sQuid have changed their mind regarding the fees associated with returning funds that parents/careers and staff had against their sQuid accounts. The decision had affected schools and colleges across the country not just Longhill High School. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3e4g1q97xpo Two other secondary schools in the city along with Longhill… Read more
Dear Parent/Carer Important Update Regarding sQuid Services We are aware that some parents/carers are having difficulties being reimbursed by sQuid. We are working with other local schools who are similarly affected and have agreed to seek legal advice. In the meantime we recommend that you continue to seek a solution from sQuid. As always, if this is… Read more
27th February 2025 Dear Parent/Carer The school sent our communications about changes to the school’s cashless system earlier in the week. We are now able and pleased to announce that Parentpay will be the school’s cashless payment system from 7th March 2025 at 4.00 pm.
Dear Parent/Carer Important Notice of Cessation of sQuid Services The school was notified on 3 February that sQuid will stop operating in the UK from the 14 March 2025. Since that date the school has been working hard to find an alternative suppler for these cashless services. Here is some key information and actions you… Read more
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