Headteacher Appointment

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Following an intense two day assessment and interview process this week, Governors are delighted to announce the appointment of a new Headteacher who will take up the post from September. The person we have selected is an inspirational leader with proven experience of raising aspirations and outcomes in a similar setting to Longhill school. We… Read more

Shanty Town Redevelopment – Geography

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Developing a town takes a great deal of planning and attention to detail. Year 7 students in Mrs Seabys Geography class, were tasked to help people of Dharavi (a slum in Mumbai, India) in the short and long-term. The class began watching a short documentary about the slum, noting down their observations about the housing,… Read more

Summer Half Term

The last day of half term is Friday 26th May The first day back is on Monday 5th June

A Sprinkle of Sugar – Food Technology

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In Food Technology this week, Ms Ardis taught our Year 7 students how to make American Pancakes. In pairs Students took turns weighting and measuring ingredients, mixing it into a batter and frying them on a pan. The difficulty is trying to achieve the right thickness of mixture and heating the pan at the correct… Read more

It’s Alive – Drama

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“Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.” ― Mary Shelley, Frankenstein Graciously allowing me to attend one of her drama lessons last term. Mrs Fenwick tasked a group of Year 7 students, to mime the Graveyard scene from Mary Shelley’s, Frankenstein. In groups of 3, students assumed the roles of Dr Frankenstein, Egor and the dead… Read more

U13 English School Champions

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Sam and Harry represented Longhill High School in the Brighton & Hove district schools FA U13’s team on the 2nd May. They played an incredible game beating Leeds district schools 6-1! You can watch their match here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqABDBAfNz8

Oxford University Trip

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A group of our Year 10 and 11 students headed up to St John’s College, University of Oxford for a fantastic KS4 taster day this week. They were treated to an eye opening experience, including the opportunities to talk to current undergraduate students, tours of the amazing buildings, both old and new and even have… 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/

A Evening of Dance – Wednesday 29th March – 7pm-9pm – Main Hall

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We are delighted to present the Longhill High School Dance Show, on Wednesday 29th March, at 7pm-9pm, in the Main Hall. The show features students of all years and also the Unity Dance Group, who featured at Let’s Dance at the Brighton Dome. Tickets are available now on SQuid and on the door. £5 Adults… Read more

Year 11 Prom – Deposit Required

Year 11 prom is on July 12th at Pangdean Barn. The full total for prom is £47, the ticket price includes, entrance, food, soft drinks and the DJ. The deposit for prom is £20 and this will need to be paid via your squid account, please can this be paid by the end of March. … Read more