Thornhill Park School

Thornhill Park School is an independent specialist school based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear for pupils aged 4-19

Our mission is to work together inspiring, supporting, celebrating and equipping autistic and neurodiverse children, young people and adults.

Travel training

This week, Aaron has been travel training. He was able to look at the bus timetable to identify the number bus he needed to travel into Sunderland City Centre to buy resources for his lesson.

Aaron was able to browse for the items he required in the shop and pay for these items at the till. Well done Aaron, we are very proud of you!

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Episode 6

Join us for our Autism Acceptance special featuring two of our Autism Activists, Ed and Lucie and NEAS Family Development Manager, Kerrie Highcock.
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Silver award recognises Locomotion’s support for autistic visitors

One of the North East’s most popular attractions has been recognised for its positive steps towards enhancing the experience for autistic visitors, staff and volunteers.
Careers fair at Newcastle

Sixth-formers find out about job roles at companies and organisations when they visit a careers fair at Newcastle.

School prom at Thornhill Park

Every class joined in with the school prom at Thornhill Park, which started with a disco and ended with an awards ceremony to celebrate each pupil's achievements.
School prom

Every class joined in with the school prom at Thornhill Park, which started with a disco and ended with an awards ceremony to celebrate each pupil's achievements.
Welcome return for Summer Fete

It was fun and games for pupils and staff at Thornhill Park School with the welcome return of the annual Summer Fete.
Sports Day

Last week it was Sports Day at Thornhill Park School. Each class arranged their own personalised activities for the event.
Preparing for our Summer Fete

Pupils in Class 2 have been researching and exploring various ideas for their enterprise for the Summer Fete.
Exploring water

Class 1 actively engaged in a number of activities where they were learning about and exploring ‘water’.
Learning about Egypt

This term class 1 have been learning about 'Who are the Ancient Egyptians?
Pupils to give new lease of life to Minster cafe

The Sunderland Minster café closed during the pandemic but is being reopened thanks to a partnership with the North East Autism Society (NEAS).
'Wonderland of opportunities’ for pupils as NEAS reopens Minster cafe

Pupils from Thornhill Park School will be working at the café when it reopens to the public from June 23.
Celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Pupils and staff celebrated the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with a special garden party before the half term holidays.

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