Month: January 2019
RSPB Big Schools Birdwatch
On Thursday afternoon all the children from Reception to Form VI wrapped up warm to take part in the RSPB’s Big Schools Birdwatch. The children paired up across different year groups and were given a location around the school where they could enjoy a peaceful moment looking out for the different types of birds at Longacre. Magpies, Blackbirds,…
National Gallery Visit
On Tuesday the Form V children visited the National Gallery where they made us very proud with their impeccable manners, creative questioning and super focus. We were lucky enough to have a private tour and workshop based on ‘Portraiture’ to complement last term’s topic. Belle, our workshop leader, led us on a journey through the gallery, beginning with…
Form I Trip to Bodiam Castle
On Tuesday the Form I children travelled to East Sussex to visit Bodiam Castle. Everyone was very excited to get there and cross the moat and go inside. The children had lots of information and facts shared with them. They each got to try on suits of armour and hold objects that would have been…
Hockey Masterclass at Worth School
The U11 hockey girls travelled to Worth School on Monday to attend a hockey masterclass with Simon Faulkner, Head of Hockey at Worth. It was a fantastic afternoon with all 22 players learning new skills and refining techniques in all aspects of the game. Simon focused a lot on defending, giving the Longacre girls intensive…