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.

Christmas at Mackenzie Thorpe Centre

Mackenzie Thorpe Centre hosted a Christmas craft day and invited pupils from Aycliffe School to join them.

Pupils participated in a carousel of craft activities, using their creative abilities to produce a range of fantastic pieces. Following this, all pupils ate lunch together and then visited Cherry Hill Garden Centre to view the spectacular Christmas display.

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