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'''Longhill High School''' is a [[Mixed-sex education|co-educational]] [[secondary school]] for 11 to 16 year-olds, which is located in [[Rottingdean]], [[Brighton and Hove]], [[East Sussex]].
'''Longhill High School''' is a [[Mixed-sex education|co-educational]] [[secondary school]] for 11 to 16 year-olds, which is located in [[Rottingdean]], [[Brighton and Hove]], [[East Sussex]]. The school grounds are served by Brighton & Hove bus routes 2, [[Brighton & Hove bus route 22|22]], [[Brighton & Hove bus route 72|72, 72A]] and [[Brighton & Hove bus route 76|76, 76A]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Longhill School Grounds (in) |url=https://www.buses.co.uk/stops/149000006898 |access-date=2024-03-17 |website=buses.co.uk}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
The school was officially opened in 1964, although took its first intake in 1963.{{Citation needed|date=October 2020}} The school originally had six houses named after castles in Sussex: Arundel, Bramber, Chichester, Hastings, Lewes and Pevensey.
Charlie Barr
founded the school in 1878{{CN|date=January 2020}}


On 16 September 2010, officially it opened its new block, named "Vaughan Block" after one of the longest-serving teachers, after a campaign on the social networking site [[Facebook]].<ref>{{Cite web|url =
On 16 September 2010, officially it opened its new block, named "Vaughan Block" after one of the longest-serving teachers, after a campaign on the social networking site [[Facebook]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/8403189.Rottingdean_teacher_honoured_after_Facebook_campaign/|title= Local newspaper article}}</ref>
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/8403189.Rottingdean_teacher_honoured_after_Facebook_campaign/|title= Local newspaper article}}</ref>


On the hottest day thus far in 2016, several dozen male pupils were excluded from lessons due to wearing school [[Physical education|PE]] shorts instead of [[trousers]]. The head teacher said, “Students have access to water in order to keep themselves hydrated" and stated that only around 2 per cent of pupils were involved.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/14629093.Boys_excluded_from_lessons_after_wearing_shorts_on_hottest_day_of_the_year/?ref=mr&lp=3|title=Boys excluded from lessons after wearing shorts on hottest day of the year|author=|date=|website=The Argus|accessdate=18 April 2018}}</ref> Over the next few days, more than a dozen male pupils attended school wearing school uniform [[Skirt|skirts]] instead as a protest, which they were permitted to do after initially being told to remove them. Parents said that the protest should encourage the school to consider changing its [[School uniforms in England|uniform policy]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-36868781|title=Teenage boys in Rottingdean school skirt protest over hot weather|last=|first=|date=22 July 2016|work=[[BBC News]]|access-date=26 April 2019}}</ref>
On the hottest day thus far in 2016, several dozen male pupils were excluded from lessons due to wearing school [[Physical education|PE]] shorts instead of [[trousers]]. The head teacher said, “Students have access to water in order to keep themselves hydrated" and stated that only around 2 per cent of pupils were involved.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/14629093.Boys_excluded_from_lessons_after_wearing_shorts_on_hottest_day_of_the_year/?ref=mr&lp=3|title=Boys excluded from lessons after wearing shorts on hottest day of the year|website=The Argus|access-date=18 April 2018}}</ref> Over the next few days, more than a dozen male pupils attended school wearing school uniform [[skirt]]s instead as a protest, which they were permitted to do after initially being told to remove them. Parents said that the protest should encourage the school to consider changing its [[School uniforms in England|uniform policy]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-36868781|title=Teenage boys in Rottingdean school skirt protest over hot weather|date=22 July 2016|work=[[BBC News]]|access-date=26 April 2019}}</ref>


In 2018 the school implemented a new house system named after local landmarks: Brighton Dome, Brighton Lanes, Brighton Pavilion and Brighton Pier. It also changed its motto to “Aspiration, Determination, Success”.
In 2018 the school implemented a new house system named after local landmarks: Brighton Dome, Brighton Lanes, Brighton Pavilion and Brighton Pier. It also changed its motto to “Aspiration, Determination, Success”.
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* Shortlisted for [[Learning through Landscapes]]' Fruit-ful Schools<ref>[http://www.ltl.org.uk/fruitfull_schools.htm Fruit-ful Schools]{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> project.
* Shortlisted for [[Learning through Landscapes]]' Fruit-ful Schools<ref>[http://www.ltl.org.uk/fruitfull_schools.htm Fruit-ful Schools]{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> project.
* Pupils are part of the [[Young Gifted and Talented Programme]].
* Pupils are part of the [[Young Gifted and Talented Programme]].
* Pupils are part of the Aim Higher scheme.{{CN|date=March 2020}}
* Pupils are part of the Aim Higher scheme.{{Citation needed|date=March 2020}}

== Sports and clubs ==
Longhill High School offers clubs. Autumn to spring teams include football, year 7–11, both male and female teams; and rugby, year 7–9, boys' and girls'. Summer sports include cricket (years 7–9), tennis club (years 7–10), athletics and girls' rounders as well as dance. Longhill has a [[Combined Cadet Force]] (CCF), which has won several awards, such as best drill team and best first aid team.{{CN|date=March 2020}}

Longhill has music facilities and offers music teaching.


==Notable students==
==Notable students==
* [[John Volanthen]], one of the divers in the [[Tham Luang cave rescue]] in [[Thailand]].<ref>https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2019/02/26/queen-presents-brighton-diver-with-george-medal-for-thai-cave-rescue/</ref>
* [[John Volanthen]], one of the divers in the [[Tham Luang cave rescue]] in [[Thailand]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2019/02/26/queen-presents-brighton-diver-with-george-medal-for-thai-cave-rescue/|title = Queen presents Brighton diver with George Medal for Thai cave rescue|date = 26 February 2019}}</ref>
* [[Tommy Elphick]], a professional football player.

* [[Saffron Barker]], [[YouTuber]] and [[social media]] personality
* [[Saffron Barker]], a YouTube vlogger, who was a contestant in [[Strictly Come Dancing]] in 2019.
* [[Fabienne André]], British paraathlete.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/16094248.swimmer-cerebral-palsy-going-gold/ |publisher=[[The Argus (Brighton)|The Argus]] |first=Andre |last=Rhoden-Paul |date= 17 March 2018 |access-date=28 July 2023 |title=Swimmer with cerebral palsy going for gold}}</ref>
* [[Sonay Kartal]], tennis player<ref>{{cite news| title = Sonay delight after Brighton player’s Wimbledon win – Brighton and Hove News| newspaper = Tampopo| publisher = Ascendoor| date = 4 July 2024| url = https://www.tampopo.ca/NSMI2611/2024/07/04/NDIS50KALS08TRN40CATMS/mathshare/| access-date =30 September 2024 }}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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{{Brighton and Hove buildings}}
{{Brighton and Hove buildings}}
{{Schools in East Sussex}}
{{Schools in East Sussex}}

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[[Category:Secondary schools in Brighton and Hove]]
[[Category:Secondary schools in Brighton and Hove]]
[[Category:Community schools in Brighton and Hove]]
[[Category:Community schools in Brighton and Hove]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1963]]
[[Category:1963 establishments in England]]

Latest revision as of 13:55, 30 September 2024

Longhill High School
Address
Map
Falmer Road

Rottingdean
,
East Sussex
,
BN2 7FR

England
,
United Kingdom
Coordinates50°49′06″N 0°04′03″W / 50.8184°N 0.0676°W / 50.8184; -0.0676
Information
TypeCommunity school
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
Department for Education URN114581 Tables
OfstedReports
GenderMixed
Age11 to 16
Enrolment892
Websitehttp://www.longhill.brighton-hove.sch.uk/

Longhill High School is a co-educational secondary school for 11 to 16 year-olds, which is located in Rottingdean, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex. The school grounds are served by Brighton & Hove bus routes 2, 22, 72, 72A and 76, 76A.[1]

History

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The school was officially opened in 1964, although took its first intake in 1963.[citation needed] The school originally had six houses named after castles in Sussex: Arundel, Bramber, Chichester, Hastings, Lewes and Pevensey.

On 16 September 2010, officially it opened its new block, named "Vaughan Block" after one of the longest-serving teachers, after a campaign on the social networking site Facebook.[2]

On the hottest day thus far in 2016, several dozen male pupils were excluded from lessons due to wearing school PE shorts instead of trousers. The head teacher said, “Students have access to water in order to keep themselves hydrated" and stated that only around 2 per cent of pupils were involved.[3] Over the next few days, more than a dozen male pupils attended school wearing school uniform skirts instead as a protest, which they were permitted to do after initially being told to remove them. Parents said that the protest should encourage the school to consider changing its uniform policy.[4]

In 2018 the school implemented a new house system named after local landmarks: Brighton Dome, Brighton Lanes, Brighton Pavilion and Brighton Pier. It also changed its motto to “Aspiration, Determination, Success”.

Initiatives and projects

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Longhill High School is involved in projects.

Notable students

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References

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  1. ^ "Longhill School Grounds (in)". buses.co.uk. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Local newspaper article".
  3. ^ "Boys excluded from lessons after wearing shorts on hottest day of the year". The Argus. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  4. ^ "Teenage boys in Rottingdean school skirt protest over hot weather". BBC News. 22 July 2016. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  5. ^ Fruit-ful Schools[permanent dead link‍]
  6. ^ "Queen presents Brighton diver with George Medal for Thai cave rescue". 26 February 2019.
  7. ^ Rhoden-Paul, Andre (17 March 2018). "Swimmer with cerebral palsy going for gold". The Argus. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  8. ^ "Sonay delight after Brighton player's Wimbledon win – Brighton and Hove News". Tampopo. Ascendoor. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
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