As the name implies Long Marton Community School plays a large part in the community life of Long Marton.

“Pupils take an active part in looking after the local community, for example through environmental projects.”. Ofsted July 2024

The school buildings can be used by the local community for activities and the pupils from the school take part in community activities.

Here are some examples.

Global Citizenship at Long Marton

At Long Marton School, we are proud to have established a special link with Ankoma Outreach in Ghana, a UK-registered charity founded in 2019, that supports children and families through education, healthcare, and community projects. This partnership helps our pupils learn about life in another part of the world, develop global awareness, and understand the importance of kindness and compassion. Through shared activities, fundraising, and learning opportunities, our children gain a real sense of connection with Ankoma Outreach, fostering values of respect, empathy, and responsibility as part of our wider school community.

The Ankoma Dream

The Ankoma Dream is a heart-warming initiative developed by Ankoma Outreach and is designed to enrich the lives of children in Ankoma by giving them the opportunity to travel to England for an educational and cultural visit. This remarkable trip offers young visitors a chance to experience a different country, attend school, explore new environments, and broaden their aspirations. The initiative is rooted in forging educational and cultural bonds between schools and peers in both Ghana and England, fostering meaningful, long-lasting connections.

In July 2025, we were delighted to be a host school for the Ankoma Dreamers. During their visit, the Dreamers engaged in joint learning activities with our pupils, shared music, singing dancing and stories from their own lives, and brought a fresh global perspectives into our classrooms, helping inspire ambition, understanding, and friendship across continents. The children enjoyed meeting them, sharing activities and learning more about life in Ghana.

To support their work, our school staff took part in an Ice Bucket Challenge fundraiser, which brought lots of fun (and a few cold surprises!). Thanks to the enthusiasm of pupils, staff, families, and friends, we raised over £600 for the Ankoma Dream project, helping to provide opportunities and resources for children and families in Ankoma. During summer 2025, one of our pupils also hiked the Ullswater Way to raise funds for sports equipment in Ankoma.

Further development of our links

Looking ahead, in February 2026, Mrs. Eva and Mrs. Johnson will be travelling to Ankoma to further strengthen our school’s special link. During their visit, they will be working alongside the Ankoma Outreach team to support their education and community programmes, while also bringing back experiences and stories to share with our pupils. This exciting opportunity will help deepen our connection with Ankoma and inspire our children to see how friendship and learning can cross continents.

Church Links

We work closely with Long Marton church, attending the annual Christingle and Harvest services. We also have local faith leaders to lead our assemblies e.g. Methodist church, Church in the Barn and the NISCU worker.

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Christmas Jumpers

Each Christmas we wear our Christmas jumpers and raise funds for Save the Children. (See below for other charities that we support).