Principal’s Weekly Update

Last week saw a number of opportunities for students to focus on revision techniques and reflect on their preparation for coming examinations. The two highlights were, firstly, sessions for some Year 9 and 10 students with Learning Performance who focused on the whole examination experience and secondly our Year 10 …

As Vice-Principal it is my pleasure to have the opportunity to keep our Academy community up to date with events here in school over the past week. We began the week by changing an old tradition here at Longsands of having designated social areas for different year groups. Since moving …

This week saw the Academy marking World Book Day by continuing our work to encourage students to read as a means to not only increase their cultural literacy but also as an enjoyable pastime and a way to support their mental wellbeing. As such, we welcomed author Alex Scarrow back …

We began the new half term by welcoming back staff and students who enjoyed their visit to Rome as part as their studies in RE and Classics as well as those who had a great week skiing in Austria. All staff reported that the students thoroughly enjoyed their experiences and …

‘Scientia potentia est’ is a statement, in Latin, which adorned a whiteboard at a school in Barnsley I visited during this past week. The phrase translates as ‘knowledge is power’, a sentiment which has been expressed on numerous occasions at Longsands Academy and currently underpins our ongoing work to deliver …

As we shiver in the depths of winter, this past week has contained a number of truly heart-warming moments which has reminded us all of the privileged position we hold within the local community and why the teaching profession can be such a rewarding one. On Monday, I shared the …

We began the week by welcoming staff and 20 students from Guangzhou (Canton), the capital city of Guangdong Province located along the south coastline of China, for a two-week visit. The students are enjoying a full experience as a Longsands student and have been paired-up with ‘buddies’ who are not only hosting …

We returned from the half term break to an update from Evan Marlow, Cliona Blackwell and Thomas Hurrell who were all awarded prestigious Arkwright Scholarships last academic year, sponsored by ARM, a global tech company based in Cambridge. Nationally, all applicants were whittled down to 1000 who were asked to interview …

Whilst humility is a personal quality which we value at the academy, it has to be said that students have had an amazing final week of this half term. On Monday, we welcomed back Mrs Swainston, Mrs Mobin and 22 students who took part in our first ever study trip …

With the half term flying by, the penultimate week has proven to be another busy one with much to reflect on. The week began on a highly positive note with achievement breakfasts for students in Year 7 and 11 who routinely demonstrate exemplary habits of learning in terms of their …