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Celebrating Success at Longhill High School

Today marks a milestone for our graduating Year 11 students at Longhill High School, as they received their long-awaited GCSE results—and we couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of them. From early morning nerves to joyful celebrations, the school was buzzing with emotion as students opened their envelopes and reflected on the hard… Read more

Duke of Edinburgh – Bronze Award Expedition

The Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award offers a fun, life-changing experience and the opportunity to discover new interests and talents. Participants develop essential communication, leadership, and teamwork skills while making a positive impact on their community. The DofE Bronze Award is divided into four sections: On the weekend of July 6th-7th 2024, 20 Year 10… Read more

Graduation Evening 2024

At Longhill High School, celebrating success is not just a tradition; it’s a core aspect of our identity. Guided by the pillars of Aspiration, Determination, and Success, these values shape our school motto, reflecting our commitment to nurturing achievement. In the spirit of recognising accomplishments, January marks a special occasion for our graduating students. We… Read more

Unwrapping the Magic of ‘Christmas Stuffing’: Longhill’s Winter Drama Production

On the enchanting afternoon of Tuesday, December 12th, the halls of Longhill resonated with the laughter and joy of local primary school children who were treated to a special matinee performance of our winter drama production. This year’s theatrical masterpiece, ‘Christmas Stuffing,’ is an original play crafted by the talented Mr. Holland. Longhill takes pride… Read more

Headteachers’ Choice – Fine Art – Canteen

During the Art Exhibition last month, the Headteacher choose her favourite work of art from our graduating students, to be displayed in the KS3 Canteen. She chose the portrait of Angela Davis by Katey Latham. Angela Davis became a master scholar who studied at the Sorbonne. She joined the U.S. Communist Party and was jailed… Read more

Boys’ Dance Performance at Chichester University.

We are thrilled to inform you about an exciting opportunity for our Boys Street Dance Group, who will be performing at Chichester University, on Thursday 14th December 2023.  This event aims to inspire boys to engage in the art of dance and involves participation from various schools across Sussex. Our students will be accompanied by… Read more

Year 7 & 8 High Achievers Presentations

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On the 4th December 2023, during periods 1 and 2 Students gathered in the VCS to give a presentation on a subject they are passionate about. These Students are the highest achieving Students at the school in Years 7 & 8. Not only did they present each other, Librarian and Reaching Coach Mx Dungey-Betts, and… Read more

Poetry Reading – Kemptown Bookshop

Longhill High School has a long running partnership with Little Green Pig, a creative writing charity based in Brighton and Hove, which invites students to be curious, take risks and value their voices. Monday lunchtimes is when we host a creative writing workshop at the school, which challenges students to write about a set theme for… Read more

Art Mock Exams 2023

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Last week our Year 11 Students sat their Art GCSE Mock Exams, where they showed off some great work using a variety of different styles and materials. The test involves researching artists and investigating their work. Students will then develop ideas through these investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources, as contextualising work is a key… Read more

GCSE Fine Art Exhibition 2023

On the evening of Wednesday 18th October 2023, the Creativity and Enterprise department put on a Graduate Fine Art Exhibition in our Main School Hall. This is a special event as it open to current and former students, parents, and the general public to attend. Due to GCSE Examinations, Prom and the Leavers BBQ, the… Read more