Year: 2020
Reception Trip to South Downs Planetarium
In February the Reception children blasted off on their rocket (coach) to the South Downs Planetarium. The children were all star-struck when entering the big dome and they sat beautifully to watch the night sky appear above their heads. They learned about star constellations, the solar system, the International Space Station and the Moon and…
Churcher’s College Rugby Sevens Tournament
In February Longacre took part in the Churcher’s College Rugby Sevens tournament. Little did we know when we stepped off the bus just how dramatic an afternoon it was about to be. Longacre were placed in Group A. This included Churcher’s A, The Royal School, Oakwood, Prince’s Mead and PGS B. The Under 11 A’s…
Charity Day for Mane Chance Sanctuary
For our Hastings Charity Day in February the children came to school dressed as cowboys, cowgirls, jockeys, horses, donkeys and even a llama (!) to raise money for our chosen charity, The Mane Chance Sanctuary. After an assembly about the charity’s work, the children all took part in a hobby horse derby in the Palmer…
Author Sophy Henn visits Longacre
Author and illustrator Sophy Henn visited us on Tuesday and did a series of excellent presentations to the children up to Form IV. Nursery joined in with her when reading her ‘Ted’ stories, whilst Kindergarten & Reception were treated to her wonderful ‘Where Bear’ & ‘Super Duper You’ books. Both groups were then shown how…