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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

Posted in: Awards, Education, Spotlight

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

GCSE Results Day 2023

Brighton and Hove Secondary Headteachers are jointly celebrating the achievements of our students. Schools have worked in partnership, closely and collaboratively, to ensure that every child in our city has access to a good education and is able to make strong progress. We take collective responsibility for a set of exams results that reflect great… Read more

New Intake Day – July 2023

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On the 6th July 2023 it was a wonderful day, seeing so many bright-eyed students stepping into Longhill High School for our New Intake Day. Year 6 students from Woodingdean, City Academy Whitehawk, Rudyard Kipling, St Margaret’s, Our Lady of Lourdes, Saltdean and beyond, started their day in our Sports Hall. Sat in their mentor… Read more

Celebration Evening – 2023

Celebration evening marks is an important date in our school calendar, as it allows us to congratulate high achieving students and ones that are making rapid progress. Longhill High School’s Celebration Evening, which is being held on Thursday 29 June 2023.  The awards ceremony itself will commence at 6.30pm. Every department presented awards, starting with… Read more