Economics support session on a Thursday afternoon for Form 6
Extra time for Form 5 and Sixth Form Art students to work on portfolios.
An opportunity to take part in, and develop your skills for the field events.
Team training to prepare for competitive matches. May be on field activities but may also entail going off-site to local facilities.
Whilst sixth form students are most welcome to select any enrichment activity available to them, they are not compelled to do so. If nothing appeals, please select this option.
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.
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.
GCSE and A Level Science Study
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.
Team building, planning and fundraising for both expeditions.
Pop along for support with any physics problems.
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.
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.
Whilst sixth form students are most welcome to select any enrichment activity available to them, they are not compelled to do so. If nothing appeals, please select this option.
GCSE and Alevel Supported Study
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.
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.
A-level lessons in Spanish.
Practice and develop your running skills ready for Sports Day.
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?
This is a taught lesson going through the skills needed to succeed with the Extended Project Qualification. All students who want to do EPQ must come to this lesson
Whilst sixth form students are most welcome to select any enrichment activity available to them, they are not compelled to do so.
For those working towards GCSE Music/ Associated Board Theory exams and/or with an interest in music composition.
Throughout this Photography enrichment, you will have opportunities to develop your understanding, knowledge and skills associated with Photography through mini-projects. At the end of an enrichment activity, you should know and understand more about key aspects of Photography. If taking Art GCSE/A-Level, Photography work produced can be included in portfolio work. Students will be required to have their own camera (not a phone).
Tennis doubles for fun
A chance for our students learning to play guitar, keyboard, singing and drums to perform covers of songs. Unfortunately this is by invitation only.
For KS4 and KS5 students looking for support with their science work, particularly physics.
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.
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.
Revision and exam preparation for the summer exams
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.
This club is aimed at those who want to learn how to play chess, get better at playing chess and participate in U19 tournaments.
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.
Whilst sixth form students are most welcome to select any enrichment activity available to them, they are not compelled to do so. If nothing appeals, please select this option.
Guidance through the process of applying to university or next steps.
Whether you can already play golf and would like to brush up your skills or you have never swung a club and would like to learn, this activity could be for you. Led by Rory Antrobus (hoping to complete his coaching award) and Campbell Thompson with Mrs Smith. We are hoping to have at least one afternoon at a local golf course.
This is the LAMDA certificate course for aspiring actors. If you wish to join, please speak to 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.
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.
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.
Whilst sixth form students are most welcome to select any enrichment activity available to them, they are not compelled to do so. If nothing appeals, please select this option.
A weekly quiz, there is a news round, general knowledge and often a music round too
Come join Mr Johnston for an array of sports to end the day.
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.
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.