Mackenzie Thorpe Centre

The Mackenzie Thorpe Centre is an independent specialist school based in South Bank, Redcar and Cleveland for pupils aged 5-19

Working together to inspire, support, celebrate and equip autistic and neurodiverse people to fulfil their potential in life.

An alternative Christmas nativity play

It’s traditional in many schools across the UK to perform their own rendition of the nativity play around Christmas time, but is it time to broaden our horizons when it comes to celebrating the ‘most wonderful time of the year’? This year our pupils wanted to celebrate with a Star Wars theme and celebrate baby Yoda. We hope this makes you smile.

Merry Christmas from everyone at Mackenzie Thorpe Centre.

Latest

Aycliffe pupils reach new heights as they achieve fundraising target

Class 6 from Aycliffe School rallied together to complete their sponsored Roseberry Topping climb, and achieved their goal of raising £500 for classroom equipment.
Artist's Sycamore Gap painting raises over £1000 in raffle

Paul Alderson was 'blown away by the support' of donors when he raised a total of £1,121 for the North East Autism Society with a one-of-a-kind raffle.
Achievement assembly at MTC

The school celebrates the hard work of all its pupils with an awards ceremony at the end of term.
School leavers enjoy end of term afternoon tea

The Mackenzie Thorpe Centre held a special afternoon tea event for this years' school leavers who will be going on to college, and more classes enjoy their end of term trips.

New term reading

Pupils have begun their new school term with much-loved book The Gruffalo, linking to their science topic of animals and their habitats.
Harvest time

Class 4 picked a yellow courgette, strawberries and lettuce after looking after their garden this term.
Water play

Pupils at Mackenzie Thorpe have been cooling down with their annual water fight as well as a paddling pool in the shade.
Diversity Week

Class 2 have been looking at diversity this week.
Celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Pupils learned about the Queen’s Reign, made bunting and paper chains to decorate their classrooms, and enjoyed a jubilee banquet.
Visiting the Whale

Pupils had the unique opportunity to visit a very special art installation in Redcar this week.
Learning about Road Safety

Class 4 have been working on their road safety in school and out in the community this week.
Outdoor Education Month

As part of their learning, pupils in Class 2 learned about recycling and the environment.
Mental Health Awareness Week

Pupils marked Mental Health Awareness Week with a range of activities.
Discussing Ambition

Lottie’s ambition was to be able to make curry sauce and rice from scratch.

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Everyday Equality Campaign

We are highlighting the lived experiences of autistic and neurodivergent people in five areas of everyday life: education, health, travel, employment and finance. That’s why we’re calling the campaign Everyday Equality. Read more