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.

Great Christmas Bake Off

Riley, and his classmates in Class 4, took part in the North East Autism Society's Great Christmas Bake Off event this week.

Riley has enjoyed improving his baking skills within our new independent living room. He followed a recipe and measured the ingredients to make gingerbread men for the competition. Good luck Riley!

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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.
You can really take your career here as far as you want

A drive for facing new challenges helped Rae Markham progress her career with NEAS, and now she wants new staff to have the same opportunities.
I look back and know I've done something special

Cath Todd has worked in residential care with NEAS for more than 30 years and says it has been a hugely rewarding career.
Outgoing Mayor raises over £42,000 for charities

NEAS is hugely grateful for the support from former Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees Jim Beall, who marked his final engagement in the office with a stunning donation to his chosen charities.

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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