Aspiration + Determination + Success
Over the Easter holidays, 40 students from Years 9 to 11, along with six staff members, enjoyed a truly memorable ski trip to Andorra. Nestled in the stunning Pyrenees mountains, Andorra’s Grandvalira resort provided the perfect setting for a week filled with snow, adventure, and personal growth. After a long but smooth journey via Calais, the group arrived in La Massana, where… Read more
Longhill High School’s Year 11 GCSE Drama students recently had the incredible opportunity to attend a performance of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at the Theatre Royal in Brighton. Led by Mrs. Fenwick, Head of Faculty for PE and Performing Arts, the trip aimed to enhance students’ understanding of theatrical performance as they… Read more
On a clear evening, with the stars perfectly aligned, our community came together for an unforgettable night of astronomy, warmth, and fun. Funded by the Ogden Trust, the event saw students from all six partnership secondary schools—Hove Park, PACA, Patcham, BACA, Longhill, and Cardinal Newman—gather for an evening of stargazing and celestial exploration. With telescopes… Read more
Last Friday was a day of inspiration and discovery for eleven Year 8 students from Longhill, as they attended the ‘Reach for the Stars’ STEM trip at Hove Park School. The event aimed to empower young girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through engaging workshops and activities. The students participated… Read more
Fifteen Year 9 pupils from Longhill High School are embarking on a transformative journey as part of a three-year programme led by the Widening Participation team at Sussex University. The initiative aims to support learners from under-represented backgrounds in higher education, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about their future…. Read more
The first half term of the school year has been a busy one for the CCF, especially in the terms of field training. On our third week back we attended an overnight exercise run by Brighton College in Pippingford Park training area in the Ashdown forest. Our cadets took part in activities such as a… Read more
Longhill High School is excited to announce that we will be attending the TeenTech Sussex Festival in Autumn 2024! This event will gather students from across the region for an exciting, interactive programme that helps young people explore the wide range of opportunities in digital, science, and technology, along with the many different entry points… Read more
Longhill students Harmony, Zayd and Chinmay were amongst attendees at the annual Roedean Black History Month lecture. The lecture was also attended by students from Roedean, as well as Year 10 students from five local state schools. Carolyn Bain gave an entertaining and thought provoking talk on starting Afrori Books. She discussed its development from… Read more
The Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award offers a fun, life-changing experience and the opportunity to discover new interests and talents. Participants develop essential communication, leadership, and teamwork skills while making a positive impact on their community. The DofE Bronze Award is divided into four sections: On the weekend of July 6th-7th 2024, 20 Year 10… Read more
During the last week of June Longhill CCF cadets enjoyed a week of challenge and excitement while attending an AT (Adventure Training) Camp up at Halton Training Camp in Lancashire which is the headquarters of the Joint Service Mountain Training Wing. The camp was run and organised by Brighton College CCF who kindly invited us… Read more