Longridge Towers School

Enrichment Activities for Form 5
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Evening Activities

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

LTS School production 2026!!! SIX! For Queens and musicians only! For anyone wishing to help with props/costume/backstage please see Mrs Hutton separately.


Mrs Hutton
Dr Hardy

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


Mr Massie

Explore the battlefields of the Mortal Realms during the Age of Sigmar: Games Workshop's Fantasy strategy game. Participants are advised to bring their own Spearhead box army and rulebook but battlefields and scenery are supplied. Box sets can be borrowed from Mr Bentley upon request.


Mr Bentley

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


Mr Massie

Come along and run, whether short or long distances, fast or slow!


Mr Woodrow

Extra time for GCSE and Sixth Form Art students to work on Component One personal project portfolios.


Mr Johnson

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


Ms Redpath

This year's PA Consulting Raspberry Pi Competition challenge is to create a product which will help people maintain their health. We have a project planned out but need to develop it from an idea into a working prototype. If you are interested in Electronics and Computer Coding, then this could be the club for you.


Mr Westthorp

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


Ms Redpath

Lunchtime Activities

To plan and start team building for the expedition. Discuss and organise fundraising, leader in me qualifications research the chosen country and it's culture etc


Mrs Smith

If you study GCSE Spanish, then come along and develop your confidence and experience when speaking Spanish.


Mrs Borrego-Jimenez

Evening Activities

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 Dodd

GCSE and Alevel Supported Study


Miss McCalvey

A taught lesson for fifth form GCSE DT students in group X.


Mr Woodrow

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


Mr Dodd

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.


Mrs Handley

A taught lesson for fifth form GCSE DT students in group X.


Mr Woodrow

A timetabled lesson.


Mrs Ward

A quiet area to relax doing your homework , while listening to some relaxing music .


Ms Redpath

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.


Mrs Handley

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

A quiet area to relax doing your homework , while listening to some relaxing music .


Ms Redpath

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

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

Lunchtime Activities

To plan and start team building for the expedition. Discuss and organise fundraising, leader in me qualifications research the chosen country and it's culture etc


Mrs Smith

If you study GCSE Spanish, then come along and develop your confidence and experience when speaking Spanish.


Mrs Borrego-Jimenez

Evening Activities

Quiet is the word . Come along and enjoy a quiet space to revise in .


Ms Redpath

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

Pupils will work on the rebuild of a kit car which was first built over 40 years ago and is now in need of restoration . Pupils will get the opportunity to understand how the brakes, suspension, engine and wiring work, rebuilding each part in turn.


Mr Bankier

LTS School production 2026!!! SIX! Full cast. For anyone wishing to help with props/costume/backstage please see Mrs Hutton separately.


Mrs Hutton

Learn the skills of persuasion, critical thinking, and public speaking in a fun, supportive environment. Whether you're a seasoned orator, want to feel more confident speaking up in class, or just want to observe, joining the club will equip you with tools for success in school and beyond. Come debate, challenge ideas, and become a more articulate, powerful thinker.


Mr Lindsay

Pupils will work on the rebuild of a kit car which was first built over 40 years ago and is now in need of restoration . Pupils will get the opportunity to understand how the brakes, suspension, engine and wiring work, rebuilding each part in turn.


Mr Bankier

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


Mrs Borrego-Jimenez

Learn the skills of persuasion, critical thinking, and public speaking in a fun, supportive environment. Whether you're a seasoned orator, want to feel more confident speaking up in class, or just want to observe, joining the club will equip you with tools for success in school and beyond. Come debate, challenge ideas, and become a more articulate, powerful thinker.


Mr Lindsay

For instrumentalists of all abilities. A variety of musical styles including music for ceilidhs and christmas.


Mrs Humphreys
Dr Hardy

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


Mrs Borrego-Jimenez

If you need a little confidence boosting or want to practise your mathematical skills.


Mr Davie

For instrumentalists of all abilities. A variety of musical styles including music for ceilidhs and christmas.


Mrs Humphreys
Dr Hardy

Join Mr. Jones on learning a variety of digital editing skills and techniques on Affinity Photo, with primary or secondary sourced images.


Mr Jones

Come along and explore the weird and wonderful world of RPGs, a different kind of game where players use their imagination and storytelling abilities to explore other worlds. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things, this game features characters who are kids, and who ride bikes, as they explore mysterious events happening in their town.


Dr Dalrymple

Your opportunity to get involved with some of the STEM outreach activities that we can offer as a school. This year we plan to attend Bang Goes the Borders at St Mary's school in Melrose on 20th September. We may attend Celebrate Science in Durham during the half term holiday. I would like to enter a team for 'Pitch for the Planet' by Project Earth. We need to look at expanding our astronomy offering at LTS and I would love for pupils to get involved. Finally, there are various opportunities in school for young scientists to take on a mentoring role for our younger pupils in the junior department.


Mrs Barber
Mrs Ward

Do you like tinkering with things? Are you interested in developing your coding abilities? Would you like to take part in the Raspberry Pi and or VEX / Lego Robotics competitions? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then you might like to give this activity a try.


Mr Westthorp

Lunchtime Activities

To plan and start team building for the expedition. Discuss and organise fundraising, leader in me qualifications research the chosen country and it's culture etc


Mrs Smith

If you study GCSE Spanish, then come along and develop your confidence and experience when speaking Spanish.


Mrs Borrego-Jimenez

Evening Activities

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

To continue on with bush craft skills in the woods for form 4 upwards. Activities include whittling, shelter, fire and outdoor foraging and cooking.


Mrs Smith

A taught lesson for fifth form GCSE DT students in group X.


Mr Woodrow

Mr Jones invites you to use your time wisely. Join him in the Art room to get some more of your projects completed!


Mr Jones

The world of cinema encompasses so much more than what Hollywood has to offer! This club is for those who would like to watch films from all across the world. There will be subtitles and lots of different languages to listen to.


Mr Westthorp

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


Mr Bentley

A chance to be inventive using the composition facilities on the Music Room computers. Additionally, we will study the theory of Music as part of this enrichment. This is for those studying music at GCSE or involved with ABRSM music exams.


Dr Hardy

Lunchtime Activities

To plan and start team building for the expedition. Discuss and organise fundraising, leader in me qualifications research the chosen country and it's culture etc


Mrs Smith

If you study GCSE Spanish, then come along and develop your confidence and experience when speaking Spanish.


Mrs Borrego-Jimenez

Evening Activities

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

Hockey skills development - passing, receiving, elimination, defending and shooting experience.


Mr Lee

We plan to: Learn about astronomy research and techniques Organise stargazing evenings Investigate and maintain school telescopes Look for opportunities to expand the astronomy offering at LTS.


Mr Woodrow

LTS School production 2026!!! SIX! Full Cast! For anyone wishing to help with props/costume/backstage please see Mrs Hutton separately.


Mrs Gettins
Mrs Hutton
Dr Hardy

Join the Story Master in a series of 'Choose your own path' role playing games. Explore wierd and wonderful fantasty worlds in an easy to learn role playing game for all ages.


Mr Bentley

If you have a long bus-ride home, then why not make a start on your homework? (This is not compulsory and we would recommend that you only take one or two of these sessions per week)


Mr Westthorp

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.


Mrs Humphreys
Dr Hardy

Learn how to amaze your friends and family with a range of impressive magic tricks. From close-up sleight of hand, through to larger scale stage magic, this enrichment will build towards a performance featuring you as the star magician!


Dr Dalrymple

Lunchtime Activities

To plan and start team building for the expedition. Discuss and organise fundraising, leader in me qualifications research the chosen country and it's culture etc


Mrs Smith

If you study GCSE Spanish, then come along and develop your confidence and experience when speaking Spanish.


Mrs Borrego-Jimenez