Longridge Towers School

Enrichment Activities for Form 1
Book Activities



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Evening Activities

An opportunity to take part in, and develop your skills for the field events.


Mr Massie
Mrs Peters

A relaxed session where pupils can chill out and be creative. Drawing, sketching, writing etc.. Anything is possible when the creative juices are flowing! We will take it outside and enjoy the grounds when it's warm and sunny, or in class when not so pleasant outside. Also, an opportunity to make new friends and have a chat.


Mrs Jones

Have you played? Would you like to design and make your own course? Come and join Mr W. in the workshop where we shall aim to make 9 interesting themed holes. There will be some fairly simple ones to start off, leading to some really tricky shots towards the end.


Mr Westthorp

An introduction to lacrosse where we will look to build stick skills and learn some of the rules of the game. Students will be required to have a gum-shield to play as the ball is made of solid rubber and is passed at head height.


Mr Woodrow

The school's instrumental ensemble playing a range of music from ceilidh to classical. Aimed at those having instrumental lessons, although pianists will need to be flexible about what they play as we do not have an unlimited number of pianos.


Mrs Humphreys
Dr Hardy

Read all about it! Be part of a team responsible for producing an independent newspaper for LTS - by the pupils and for the pupils. Every element of the newspaper will be driven by you - the layout, content, production, and all editorial decisions. This is a chance for you to be part of a new and exciting element of school life, and to learn skills that can lead to a range of careers after school too. Please sign up to all school newspaper enrichment slots if possible.


Mr Crowe

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm. Only select this if you are being picked up at 4pm (not taking the school bus) and don't forget to tap out with your key fob.


Senior

If you have a long bus ride home, then why not make a start on your homework?


Mrs Westthorp

Lunchtime Activities

Pop along for support with any physics problems.


Mr Woodrow

Evening Activities

Get involved with exploring the history of the School grounds, from the Iron Age to the present day. We will be mostly outdoors, doing small digs and using a metal detector. Any finds will be researched and added to the history of Longridge.


Mr Hamilton

Archery is the art, sport, practice or skill of using a bow to shoot arrows. The word comes from the Latin arcus. Historically, archery has been used for hunting and combat. In modern times, it is mainly a competitive sport and recreational activity. A person who participates in archery is typically called an archer.


Miss Kirk

Do you like reading? Do you like quizzes? If so make a team of four and join us for a themes quiz every week!


Mrs Gettins

An opportunity to enjoy a good game of Rounders.


Mrs Jones

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm. Only select this if you are being picked up at 4pm (not taking the school bus) and don't forget to tap out with your key fob.


Senior

If you have a long bus ride home, then why not make a start on your homework?


Mr Davie

In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. If you would like to play these sci-fi wargames then sign up here! Everything you need can be provided but if you have your own teams or armies, bring these along. Beginners and experts welcome, and everyone in between.


Dr Dalrymple

Evening Activities

Practice and develop your running skills ready for Sports Day.


Mr Gunn
Mr Gunn
Mrs Peters

How does an engine work? What should you be doing to maintain your car? What can you do yourself, rather than pay lots of money to a garage? Why not join our car experts Mr Bankier and Mr Mulholland and get to grips with the tools and knowledge to get the job done?


Mr Bankier

As an extended part of your Wednesday games session, we are pleased to offer Cricket Coaching at Tillside Cricket Club.


Mr Skeen
Mrs Shaw
Mrs Shaw

For those working towards GCSE Music/ Associated Board Theory exams and/or with an interest in music composition.


Dr Hardy

A chance for our students learning to play guitar, keyboard, singing and drums to perform covers of songs. Unfortunately this is by invitation only.


Mrs Humphreys

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm. Only select this if you are being picked up at 4pm (not taking the school bus) and don't forget to tap out with your key fob.


Senior

Many pupils who attend Longridge Towers get up early and get home late and a chance to have a power nap means that they at least get some rest during a busy school day.


Ms Ross Jones

If you have a long bus-ride home, then why not make a start on your homework?


Mr Westthorp
Mr Westthorp
Mr Westthorp

A small group who meet, chat and enjoy a catch-up.


Mrs Jones

Lunchtime Activities

Learn to use torque wrenches, mole grips, ratchets, spanners, screwdrivers and hammers by means of servicing a small car. Discover some real engineering about screw threads, bearings, gaskets, levers and oil. (Overalls and gloves will be provided.) The school has a small Daewoo car donated by Mr Dodd and working in two groups the pupils will carefully service the car for an MOT test.


Mr Bankier

Evening Activities

This club is aimed at those who want to learn how to play chess, get better at playing chess and participate in U19 tournaments.


Mrs Westthorp

Inspired by the Great Tapestry of Scotland, join Mrs. Handley and Mr. Jones and help tell the story of Longridge Towers while further developing your embroidery skills.


Mr Jones
Mrs Handley

Come join Mr Johnston for football club


Mr Johnston

A chance to make a start on your homework before you go home.


Ms Ross Jones

This is the LAMDA certificate course for aspiring actors. If you wish to join, please speak to Miss Kirk.


Miss Kirk

Read all about it! Be part of a team responsible for producing an independent newspaper for LTS - by the pupils and for the pupils. Every element of the newspaper will be driven by you - the layout, content, production, and all editorial decisions. This is a chance for you to be part of a new and exciting element of school life, and to learn skills that can lead to a range of careers after school too.


Mr Crowe

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm. Only select this if you are being picked up at 4pm (not taking the school bus) and don't forget to tap out with your key fob.


Senior

For those pupils who have a long journey home, here is a chance to make a start on your homework.


Mrs Gettins

A quiet space for people who would like a bit of extra support with their studies.


Ms Redpath

F 1 and 2 tennis club, for those who would like to train for fixtures not suitable for beginners


Mrs Shaw

This member of staff will start at the reception desk at 4 p.m. to check people as they sign out. They will then check the registers to see if anyone is missing and then take a walk around the school in an effort to find the missing person.


Mr Westthorp

Lunchtime Activities

The GSA (Gender and Sexual Orientation Alliance), is a group that provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ young people and allies. We'll set goals for the group, look back at LGBTQ+ history, learn about making zines, and look at self care and allyship.


Mr Jones

Tennis doubles for fun


Mrs Arnott

Evening Activities

A weekly quiz, there is a news round, general knowledge and often a music round too.


Mr Lee

Choral Singing for all unchanged voices. A mixture of lighter and more serious works changing with the seasons with a view to performances in and out of school.


Dr Hardy

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm. Only select this if you are being picked up at 4pm (not taking the school bus) and don't forget to tap out with your key fob.


Senior

A range of Sports Skills and Ball Games for the J6 and Form 1 pupils. This is a volunteering activity for Dair Jones and Oscar Gilham Duke Of Edinburgh Bronze Award.


Mrs Jones