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RSPB Big Schools Birdwatch

24th January 2019

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

18th January 2019

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

15th January 2019

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

14th January 2019

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…

U11 Girls Rugby Masterclass

26th November 2018

The Forms V & VI girls were very privileged to have a masterclass with England international and Rugby World cup silver medalist Leanne Riley on Monday 26th November. The girls were treated firstly to a motivational talk and Q & A session during which they were given the once in a lifetime experience of holding…

King Edward’s Orchestral Day

18th October 2018

We were pleased to be invited to attend another Orchestral day at King Edward’s Witley on Thursday 18th October. With over 100 pupils from six schools, our Longacre instrumentalists held their own and tackled some complex pieces. We had representatives from each section of the orchestra and amongst older and more advanced musicians they threw themselves…

Ade Adepitan Author Visit

15th October 2018

On Monday 15th October, we were privileged to have a visit from Ade Adepitan. For some of us, he is a Paralympian, captaining the Great Britain wheelchair basketball team over several years; for others he is a presenter from CBBC and Channel 4 and for others he is a face of Children in Need. He…

Roedean Literary Festival

8th October 2018

On Tuesday, Mrs Forster took a group of Form V and VI girls to Roedean, a girls’ boarding school on the stunning South Downs, overlooking the sea. What an atmospheric setting for “Murder by the Sea”, a literary festival with a difference. The girls were excited to be having break out sessions with a variety…

U11 Netball Masterclass

18th September 2018

The girls in Form V were treated to an amazing netball masterclass by Suzanne Gardner from Churcher’s College this week. Suzanne put them through their paces with ball skills, a netball version of tic-tac-toe and games to test the girls skills and decision making. Everyone was engaged and enthusiastic and really impressed Miss Gardner and we are…

G & T Sports Trip to Epsom College

17th September 2018

The children from our Gifted & Talented sports club were treated to an incredible trip to Epsom College last Friday – something Epsom have never done before. The group were met by Miss Busby and escorted to meet Mr Johnson (Director of Sport) who then toured the group around the school’s amazing facilities. The first…

APRIL OPEN MORNING

Experience life at Longacre as we open our doors on Saturday 20th April for a family Adventure Day.

Tackle the Climbing Wall, get creative with our LEGO STEM kits, discover Forest School, or head to Nursery and discover how we lay the foundations for learning at our Stay and Play session.

To RSVP, please visit our Open Day page here.

 

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