Children leave Longacre happy, with a love of learning, a thirst for knowledge and having discovered something for which they feel genuine passion. We aim to provide as many opportunities as possible to assist children in finding their passion through extra-curricular activities, trips and outings and the wider curriculum.
Performances and Concerts
All children are given the opportunity to perform in concerts and plays during their time in the Prep School. This does not mean that every child is expected to enjoy the limelight; some may find designing scenery, working a lighting and sound desk or being a stage hand preferable and they are encouraged to explore where their interest lies.
At the end of the Michaelmas term all children participate in our festive Carol Service. As well as drama productions, there are music concerts throughout the year. All children have the opportunity to perform in our informal, year group teatime concerts, which are a wonderful way of celebrating all our children’s talents.
All children participate in a class assembly once a year to which parents are invited. These assemblies are held on Thursday mornings and are a collaborative way for every child to perform; to present different ideas, to show the rest of the school what they have been learning or simply to encourage their creativity and self-expression.
Educational Visits
Longacre welcomes a multitude of visitors into school from authors and artists to guest speakers and representatives from local charities.
The children journey out of school once a term on outings designed to further complement the curriculum. Our youngest pupils visit the aquarium and the planetarium whilst our older children visit art galleries in London, historic dockyards and the battlefields in France. Once a year all the children enjoy a whole school outing to the beach at West Wittering, which is a spectacle to behold.
Residential Trips
Our residential trips are a highlight of school life for children in Years 3–6. They’re not only fun and adventurous, but they also help children grow in confidence, independence, and teamwork.
Year 3 – First Adventures
Children in Year 3 enjoy their very first taste of life away from home: a two-night stay nearby. It’s the perfect chance to build independence, share new experiences, and strengthen friendships.
Year 4 – Outdoor Challenges
In Year 4, the adventure continues with a three-night trip further afield. These residentials focus on exciting outdoor pursuits such as abseiling, karting, and ballista challenges, encouraging resilience and teamwork.
Year 5 – Coastal Exploration
Year 5 brings a whole week by the coast, packed with adventure. Children dive into water sports like sea kayaking and paddleboarding, alongside bushcraft activities that spark creativity and survival skills.
Year 6 – A French Experience
The final year’s trip is truly memorable: a week in France. Pupils explore historic battlefields and get the chance to use their conversational French in real-life settings—a meaningful way to bring classroom learning to life.
