University of Sussex – Maths Experience Day

We offered a group of Year 9 students the opportunity to attend an in-person event at the Falmer campus of the University of Sussex on 22nd June 2023. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn about applications of maths outside of the classroom. Across the day we explored three major mathematical of notions of geometry,… Read more

Swim for free at Saltdean Lido this summer

Children and young people can swim for free at Saltdean Lido this summer. Brighton & Hove City Council Healthy Lifestyles Team is pleased to be working with Saltdean Lido CIC to support free swimming for children and young people this summer. Under the scheme children and young people aged 18 and under who live in… Read more

Canteen Closure – Refurbishment

To give appropriate time for the refurbishment of the Canteen to be ready for the next school year, we are closing the Canteen next week (June 19th 2023) for the remainder of the term. We will be serving food out of the Year 11 Canteen and devised a rota to minimise the wait time for… Read more

Straight Up! – The Longhill Boys Dance Crew

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The Longhill Boys Dance Crew performed at the ‘Straight Up!’ event, held at The Dome Theatre in Brighton on Saturday 17th June. Streetfunk’s ‘Straight Up’ is the biggest Street Dance showcase of the South Coast, bringing together the whole family for a spectacular and inspiring night showcasing outstanding local young dance talent. The show started at 6pm,… Read more

Inspiring the Future in Technology – Bank of America

On Friday 9th June were given the opportunity to attend an in-person event at the London office of the Bank of America, with the theme of Inspiring the Future in Technology. This was an exceptional chance to speak to a range of people currently at the Bank of America in a variety of different careers… Read more

Art Trip to the Tate Modern

The Art department took a group of Y10 students to visit the Tate Modern Gallery on the Thursday 8th June.  The Tate Modern Gallery holds a world class collection of contemporary international art and is a very enriching experience for any student studying GCSE Fine Art. The students spent the day viewing exhibitions, as well… Read more

Super 6 – Withdean Athletics – Year 7

Local schools gathered from across Brighton to attend the Super 6 tournament at Withdean Sports Complex. The Athletics event involves a team of 12 athletes competing over 6 track and field disciplines. Longhill High School selected the best group of athletes in Year 7 and went along to compete. We came victorious in the Girls… Read more

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

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

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