Activity | Description | Time | Location | Staff | Form |
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A-Level Drama Preparation (1 of 2) | For those pupils in the sixth form who will be sitting their Drama exams very shortly. | Evening | C1 | Miss Kirk | U6 - U6 |
A-level Economics Support | Economics support session on a Thursday afternoon for Form 6 | Evening | S19 | Mrs Arnott | L6 - U6 |
Art support - portfolio/NEA work. | Extra time for Form 5 and Sixth Form Art students to work on portfolios. | Evening | F27 | Mr Johnson | F5 - U6 |
Athletics (Field Events) | An opportunity to take part in, and develop your skills for the field events. | Evening | Back Field | Mr Massie Mrs Peters | F1 - U6 |
Chemistry Support | A chance to get support on any areas of the curriculum or to use revision tools to begin structured revision for upcoming assessments. | Evening | S25 | Mrs McDougall Welch | F4 - U6 |
Chill Art | 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. | Evening | F17 | Mrs Jones | F1 - F2 |
Crazy Golf | 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. | Evening | D1 | Mr Westthorp | F1 - F5 |
Duke of Edinburgh Volunteering (Monday) | If you are completing the service element of your Duke of Edinburgh award and will be volunteering your services tonight, please select this option. YOU MUST EMAIL Mr Westthorp to let him know exactly what you will be doing, where you will be doing it and which teacher will be supervising you. | Evening | X1 | ST1 Teacher | F3 - F5 |
Football (Forms 5 & 6) | Team training to prepare for competitive matches. May be on field activities but may also entail going off-site to local facilities. | Evening | Hockey Pitch | Mr Johnston | F5 - U6 |
Form 6 individual activity (Monday) | 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. | Evening | 6th Common Room | 6 Self Study | L6 - U6 |
LAMDA | LAMDA sessions continued for Form 3 students who have previously signed up. | Evening | C1 | Mrs Hutton | F3 - F3 |
Mixed Lacrosse | 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. | Evening | Walled Garden | Mr Woodrow | J6 - F2 |
School Band/Orchestra | 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. | Evening | G16 | Mrs Humphreys Dr Hardy | J6 - U6 |
School Newspaper (Monday's edition) | 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. | Evening | S16 | Mr Crowe | F1 - U6 |
Science Supported study - Biology | GCSE and A Level Science Study | Evening | S23 | Miss McCalvey | F4 - U6 |
Senior Pickup (Monday) | 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. | Evening | Home | Senior | F1 - U6 |
Study (Monday) | If you have a long bus ride home, then why not make a start on your homework? | Evening | S17 | Mrs Westthorp | F1 - F5 |
Supported study Foundation Maths GCSE ( Mon) | Extra help for pupils with GCSE FOUNDATION Maths concepts. | Evening | F16 | Ms Redpath | F4 - F5 |
Expedition Borneo and Finland | Team building, planning and fundraising for both expeditions. | Lunch | S15 | Mr Johnston Mrs Smith | F3 - U6 |
Science support - Physics (lunch) | Pop along for support with any physics problems. | Lunch | S21 | Mr Woodrow | F1 - U6 |
Activity | Description | Time | Location | Staff | Form |
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Archaeology | 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. | Evening | F17 | Mr Hamilton | F1 - U6 |
Archery | 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. | Evening | Sports Hall | Miss Kirk | F1 - U6 |
Cricket (Forms 3 & 4) | As an extended part of your Tuesday games session, we are pleased to offer Cricket Coaching at Tillside Cricket Club. | Evening | Tillside Cricket Club | Mr Massie Mrs Shaw | F3 - F4 |
Duke of Edinburgh Volunteering (Tuesday) | If you are completing the service element of your Duke of Edinburgh award and will be volunteering your services tonight, please select this option. YOU MUST EMAIL Mr Westthorp to let him know exactly what you will be doing, where you will be doing it and which teacher will be supervising you. | Evening | X1 | ST1 Teacher | F3 - F5 |
Form 5 GCSE Statistics | A continuation of the course building up the GCSE | Evening | G12 | Mr Dodd | F5 - F5 |
Form 6 individual activity (Tuesday) | 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. | Evening | 6th Common Room | 6 Self Study | L6 - U6 |
National Reading Championships | Do you like reading? Do you like quizzes? If so make a team of four and join us for a themes quiz every week! | Evening | Library | Mrs Gettins | F1 - F3 |
Rounders Form 1 - 2 | An opportunity to enjoy a good game of Rounders. | Evening | Walled Garden | Mrs Jones | F1 - F2 |
Science Supported study - Biology | GCSE and Alevel Supported Study | Evening | S23 | Miss McCalvey | F4 - U6 |
Senior Pickup (Tuesday) | 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. | Evening | Home | Senior | F1 - U6 |
Study (Tuesday) | If you have a long bus ride home, then why not make a start on your homework? | Evening | G12 | Mr Davie | F1 - F5 |
Take 5 Tuesday | A small group who meet, chat & learn to relax. A QUIET enrichment where you can either work , colour in or simply relax to some reiki music that helps relaxation and soothes the soul | Evening | F16 | Ms Redpath | F4 - F5 |
Warhammer 40k and Kill Team | 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. | Evening | G8 | Dr Dalrymple | J6 - U6 |
GCSE English Literature and Language Revision | Revise: A Christmas Carol, Macbeth, Poetry and Language Papers 1 and 2. | Lunch | S1 | Mrs Gettins | F5 - F5 |
GCSE Geography Skills | Come along to work on your GCSE Geography skills and how to answer certain questions. 4, 6 & 9 markers, as well as understanding the command words. | Lunch | S15 | Mr Johnston Mrs Forster | F5 - F5 |
History GCSE drop in revision | Drop in revision sessions covering content and exam technique for GCSE History | Lunch | S16 | Mr Crowe Mr Gunn | F4 - F5 |
Activity | Description | Time | Location | Staff | Form |
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A-Level Spanish | A-level lessons in Spanish. | Evening | B2 | Mrs Mayhew | L6 - U6 |
Athletics (Track) | Practice and develop your running skills ready for Sports Day. | Evening | Back Field | Mr Gunn Mrs Peters | F1 - U6 |
Car maintenance club (afternoon) | 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? | Evening | Garages | Mr Bankier | F1 - U6 |
Cricket (Forms 1 & 2) | As an extended part of your Wednesday games session, we are pleased to offer Cricket Coaching at Tillside Cricket Club. | Evening | Tillside Cricket Club | Mr Skeen Mrs Shaw | F1 - F2 |
Duke of Edinburgh Volunteering (Wednesday) | If you are completing the service element of your Duke of Edinburgh award and will be volunteering your services tonight, please select this option. YOU MUST EMAIL Mr Westthorp to let him know exactly what you will be doing, where you will be doing it and which teacher will be supervising you. | Evening | X1 | ST2 Teacher | F3 - F5 |
EPQ Taught Skills (compulsory for EPQ students) | 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 | Evening | S16 | Mrs Handley Mr Crowe | L6 - U6 |
Football (Forms 3 & 4) | Come and join Mr Johnston for football club. | Evening | Front Field | Mr Johnston | F3 - F4 |
Form 5 GCSE Maths Preparations | Dedicated to those who are sitting their GCSE Maths in summer 2023 | Evening | G12 | Mr Dodd | F5 - F5 |
Form 6 individual activity (Wednesday) | Whilst sixth form students are most welcome to select any enrichment activity available to them, they are not compelled to do so. | Evening | 6th Common Room | 6 Self Study | L6 - U6 |
GCSE Chemistry Revision Class | This is a structured revision lesson for Form 5. A different chapter will be covered each week. Suitable for Triple, Combined and both Higher and Foundation (the Triple and Higher work will be covered at the end of the session if there is any). | Evening | S25 | Mrs McDougall Welch | F5 - F5 |
GCSE English Language Supported Study | GCSE English Language study and exam preparation for form five students. | Evening | G8 | Mrs Johnson | F5 - F5 |
Music Theory/Composition | For those working towards GCSE Music/ Associated Board Theory exams and/or with an interest in music composition. | Evening | G16 | Dr Hardy | F1 - U6 |
Photography | 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). | Evening | F27 | Mr Jones | F3 - U6 |
Recreational Tennis (Forms 4-6) | Tennis doubles for fun | Evening | AstroTurf | Mrs Arnott | F4 - U6 |
School Rock band | A chance for our students learning to play guitar, keyboard, singing and drums to perform covers of songs. Unfortunately this is by invitation only. | Evening | G16 | Mrs Humphreys | J6 - U6 |
Science support - Physics | For KS4 and KS5 students looking for support with their science work, particularly physics. | Evening | S21 | Mr Woodrow | F3 - U6 |
Senior Pickup (Wednesday) | 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. | Evening | Home | Senior | F1 - U6 |
Sleep Club | 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. | Evening | S25 | Ms Ross Jones | F1 - U6 |
Study (Wednesday) | If you have a long bus-ride home, then why not make a start on your homework? | Evening | G1 | Mr Westthorp | F1 - F5 |
The Chilled Room (Wednesday) | A small group who meet, chat and enjoy a catch-up. | Evening | F17 | Mrs Jones | F1 - F2 |
A-level Maths tutorial assistance | Revision and exam preparation for the summer exams | Lunch | G12 | Mr Dodd | L6 - U6 |
Car Maintenance (Lunch) | 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. | Lunch | Garages | Mr Bankier | F1 - L6 |
Activity | Description | Time | Location | Staff | Form |
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Buzz Off | Chance for a bit of old school fun and a break from revision. Highly Competitive!! | Evening | Walled Garden | Mrs Forster | F5 - F5 |
Chess Club | This club is aimed at those who want to learn how to play chess, get better at playing chess and participate in U19 tournaments. | Evening | B1 | Mrs Westthorp | F1 - U6 |
DofE Expedition Training | This enrichment is for students who have signed up for DofE with Mr Massie. During this session, students will undertake physical training, in preparation for their expedition. This could be used in part for the physical section of the DofE | Evening | Grounds | Mr Massie | F3 - F4 |
Embroidery: The Great Tapestry of Longridge | 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. | Evening | F27 | Mr Jones Mrs Handley | F1 - U6 |
Football (Forms 1 & 2) | Come join Mr Johnston for football club | Evening | Hockey Pitch | Mr Johnston | F1 - F2 |
Form 4 GCSE Statistics | For those in Form 4 who would like to take the extra GCSE in Statistics. The course will be run over 1 lesson in enrichment per week and is a 2 year commitment. | Evening | G13 | Mr Dodd | F4 - F4 |
Form 6 individual activity (Thursday) | 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. | Evening | 6th Common Room | 6 Self Study | L6 - U6 |
Form 6 UCAS (2) | Guidance through the process of applying to university or next steps. | Evening | G13 | Mr Davie | L6 - L6 |
GCSE Spanish Listening | Join Mrs Mayhew and prepare Listen to native Spanish speakers and improve your listening skills in preparation for your GCSE. | Evening | B2 | Mrs Mayhew | F5 - F5 |
Golf | 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. | Evening | Front Field | Mrs Smith | F3 - U6 |
KS3 / KS4 Science revision and support | A chance to make a start on your homework before you go home. | Evening | S25 | Ms Ross Jones | F1 - F4 |
LAMDA | This is the LAMDA certificate course for aspiring actors. If you wish to join, please speak to Miss Kirk. | Evening | C1 | Miss Kirk | F1 - U6 |
School Newspaper (Thursday's edition) | 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. | Evening | S16 | Mr Crowe | F1 - U6 |
Senior Pickup (Thursday) | 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. | Evening | Home | Senior | F1 - U6 |
Study (Thursday) | For those pupils who have a long journey home, here is a chance to make a start on your homework. | Evening | S1 | Mrs Gettins | F1 - F5 |
Supported study (Thursday) | A quiet space for people who would like a bit of extra support with their studies. | Evening | F16 | Ms Redpath | F1 - F5 |
Team Tennis (Forms 1-2) | F 1 and 2 tennis club, for those who would like to train for fixtures not suitable for beginners | Evening | AstroTurf | Mrs Shaw | F1 - F2 |
Walk around (Thursday) | 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. | Evening | Walking around | Mr Westthorp | F1 - F1 |
GCSE Maths Tutorial Help | For those needing extra help with their Maths in preparation for GCSE Maths | Lunch | G12 | Mr Dodd | F5 - F5 |
GSA | 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. | Lunch | F27 | Mr Jones | F1 - U6 |
Recreational Tennis (Forms 1-3) | Tennis doubles for fun | Lunch | AstroTurf | Mrs Arnott | F1 - F3 |
Activity | Description | Time | Location | Staff | Form |
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A-Level Drama Preparation (2 of 2) | For those pupils in the sixth form who will be sitting their Drama exams very shortly. | Evening | C1 | Miss Kirk | U6 - U6 |
Duke of Edinburgh Volunteering (Friday) | If you are completing the service element of your Duke of Edinburgh award and will be volunteering your services tonight, please select this option. YOU MUST EMAIL Mr Westthorp to let him know exactly what you will be doing, where you will be doing it and which teacher will be supervising you. | Evening | X1 | ST1 Teacher | F3 - F5 |
Form 6 individual activity (Friday) | 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. | Evening | 6th Common Room | 6 Self Study | L6 - U6 |
Friday Quiz 1/2 | A weekly quiz, there is a news round, general knowledge and often a music round too. | Evening | C1 | Mr Lee | F1 - F2 |
Friday Quiz 3/6 | A weekly quiz, there is a news round, general knowledge and often a music round too | Evening | G12 | Mrs Bryson | F3 - U6 |
Friday Sports Club | Come join Mr Johnston for an array of sports to end the day. | Evening | Sports Hall | Mr Johnston | F5 - L6 |
High Voices Choir | 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. | Evening | G16 | Dr Hardy | J6 - U6 |
Senior Pickup (Friday) | 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. | Evening | Home | Senior | F1 - U6 |
Sports Skills and Ball Games | 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. | Evening | Back Field | Mrs Jones | J6 - F1 |
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh (Friday training) | This enrichment is for BRONZE students who have signed up for DofE with Mr Massie. During this session students will undertake training in preparation for their expedition. This will include navigation, cooking and camp craft. | Lunch | X1 | Mr Massie | F3 - F4 |
Team Tennis (Forms 3-4) | F3 and 4 tennis club, for those who would like to train for fixtures not suitable for beginners | Lunch | AstroTurf | Mrs Shaw | F3 - F4 |