Aspiration + Determination + Success
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
“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 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
Our school poetry club has been hard at work last term, developing thoughtful words to present to camera on the 20th February 2023. Little Green Pig a local charity that gives children and young people the opportunity to develop their writing skills and invest in their imaginations. They have been supporting the club during lunchtimes,… Read more
To all staff, parents and students of Longhill High School, On behalf of the Governors I want to further update you on the situation regarding the selection and appointment of a new Headteacher. As I stated before, our intention is to find the very best person for the job, and we have now agreed a timetable… Read more
For todays Year 7 Assembly we were revisited by actor Jason Hughes, who previously held a Q&A session in the drama studio. He talked us about his career within the performing arts, on stage and on screen. He stressed the importance of having a creative outlet, whether that be drama, music, drawing or painting. We… Read more
Day 4 started off in a musical way with producer Max Wheeler, taking over Year 8 assembly. He showed us the software Yu Studio and the kind of music you can make. He discussed what it’s like working as a music producer and the other types of roles in the industry. He explained the kind… Read more
The morning started with Paul Samuels, a motivational speaker, who talked about his career journey from working security part-time at Wembley Stadium, to working for AEG and pitching the purchase of Millennium Stadium (now known as the o2). He devised 11 lessons of life that he wanted to impart to our students and answered many… Read more
The day kicked off with familiar visitor in our Assembly Hall. Ricky Perrin, who ran Wheel Chair basketball in the Sports Centre back in January. He went into depth about how inclusive exercises can be, so family and friends can play together and not be left out. He then showed students a video of some… Read more
We are proud to be involved in this years Let’s Dance 2023 at the Brighton Dome. The event brings together dance groups from schools, colleges and universities across Brighton & Hove. Watch the performance of last years group here: https://youtu.be/EO42YO_ELuo This years group is working hard after school, to perfect their execution and will be… Read more