ITV News – Challenges in Music Education

Posted in: Education, In the Press

On the Friday 6th October 2023, ITV News visited the school to record a piece about the challenges schools are currently facing when it comes to offering music lessons. A lack of funding for music education in schools means learning an instrument is becoming something that is only affordable for those that can afford private… Read more

Modern Foreign Languages – Lessons

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At Longhill we like to promote diversity and introduce French and Spanish to new students entering in Year 7. When then reach Year 9, they can choose if they would like to continue their studies at GCSE level. On the 25th of September 2023, two of our Year 7 classes were learning how to write,… Read more

Skateboarding – PE

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Wheels and steel rolling all over the netball courts on Monday 18th September 2023, where some of Year 7 Students had a chance to try Skateboarding for the first time. Skateboarding engages the muscular core when maintaining balance on the board, as well leg muscles when pushing off and performing tricks. It is a great… Read more

Henry VIII a tyrant? – History

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On 18/09/2023, Year 8 Students in Ms Pringle’s History lesson debated whether, Henry VIII should be remembered as a Tyrant? They will be using historical sources to investigate and come up with their own ideas during the lesson. The main task for this lesson was to produce a hypothetical Instagram bio for Henry VIII while… Read more