Aycliffe School

Aycliffe School is an independent, purpose-built specialist school based at the North East Centre for Autism, Newton Aycliffe in County Durham for pupils aged 3-19

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

Celebrating Chinese New Year

Aycliffe School celebrated Chinese New Year with a special themed lunch and classroom activities.

Pupils enjoyed practising calligraphy and making dragons. The year 2024 is the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac.

Dragons symbolise luck, strength and ambition in China.

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Acceptance Matters Virtual Conference

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Runners take on London Marathon for NEAS

Two runners taking on the 2024 London Marathon smashed their fundraising goals, raising over £3000 for NEAS.

Easter celebrations at Aycliffe School

Pupils and staff at Aycliffe school enjoy a range of Easter activities before breaking up for the holidays.
Learning about the Jewish faith

Pupils create an artwork inspired by a Jewish artist and meet a visitor from Darlington Synagogue to develop their understanding of the Jewish faith.
Red Nose Day at Aycliffe school

Pupils get hands on with crafts and baking to raise money for Comic Relief.
World Book Day at Aycliffe

Aycliffe hosts a parade of wonderful characters as pupils dress up for World Book Day.
Eggciting Update: Our Chicks Have Hatched!

We are thrilled to announce that our eagerly anticipated chicks have hatched overnight as part of our Living Eggs project.
University outreach visits Aycliffe

Sixth form pupils receive an introduction to higher education, provided by the University of Sunderland outreach team.
Fire Station visit

Pupils at Aycliffe School enjoy a visit to Aycliffe Fire Station to learn more about the jobs and equipment of firefighters.
Christmas celebrations

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Aycliffe .. and some special guests have joined in the fun.
Class 8 decorates town's tree

Class 8 chose a nativity theme when they were invited to decorate a Christmas tree for Darlington solicitors.
Animal magic

Pupils enjoy some close encounters with snakes, lizards, spiders and rats at a ZooLab workshop.

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