The Argus Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Youth in Action 23 Youth in action supports schools and communities

CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK... Turning tenners into profit

ENTREPRENEURIAL students have been chal- lenged to use their busi- ness minds to make £100 from just a £10 note. College pupils are taking part in the challenge to raise money for communities in Af- rica. PAGE 24

Spike Conn, Rachel Rose, Mackenzie Dunk and Finley Agnihotri in their new-look uniforms and, below, the new house logos RESEARCHERS OF THE WEEK... Smart new uniform Dolphins galore with blazers and ties on science trip

By Andre Rhoden-Paul sea on the edge of Reporter Brighton and . [email protected] We felt the diversity and vibrancy of the city, which has such a LONGHILL High students are rich history, should be now wearing a new-look uniform. reflected in our formu- The new uniform was unveiled in a lation of a new house bid to smarten up the uniform at the system.” school in , Brighton. Mentor groups will It features a navy blue blazer which be divided into four sports the Longhill High crest. houses named after It also includes white shirts with the Pavilion, The collars and a tie coloured to denote Lanes, the Dome and STUDENTS got up close their year group. . with dolphins and whales “I’ve never tied a tie before, but af- ney of improvement and this is just The trousers and skirts are char- Ms Williams said: “We feel sure on a science trip in the ter a couple of tries it was easy and I one small part of the journey.” coal grey, with tailored shorts for that students and staff will be able to Mediterranean. warmer weather. think it looks good.” It comes as the school unveiled a identify with these iconic local land- Old Grammar The new look replaces the white Headteacher Kate Williams ex- new house system inspired by local marks.” School pupils also got to polo T-shirts with the Longhill crest, plaining the reasons behind the landmarks including the Royal Pavil- “We are extremely keen for our grips with sailing as they black trousers with the option for a change said: “We are keen to encour- ion, Brighton Palace Pier, The Dome students to take a pride in their city helped marine biologists jumper and skirt for girls. age a gender-neutral uniform, which and The Lanes. and they have already been involved sight the animals from One Year 8 student said: “I wasn’t promotes and inspires pride and com- Ms Williams added: “Longhill High in the formulation of this new system the research boat. sure at first about wearing a blazer, mitment to something greater than School is extremely fortunate to have by helping to design the new house but I think it will be warmer for us in oneself. such a fabulous location, situated as logos. It’s a very exciting time for us PAGE 25 winter. “Longhill High school is on a jour- we are between the Downs and the here at Longhill High.”