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.

Happy Pancake Day!

On March 1st, pupils at Thornhill Park School enjoyed Pancake Day - and it was ‘flippin’ fantastic.

Class 3 enjoyed a feast of delicious pancakes, which were prepared with a range of toppings, picked by our young people.

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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.
No two days are ever the same

Jane Gilbert, who is a Team Leader within our Family Support service, says she can't see herself working anywhere else.
I can’t see myself working anywhere else

Rae Markham found her dream job working within our childcare services after becoming friendly with a young adult in her previous job at Lush.

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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.
New Playground

The school recently benefitted from the installation of not one, but two new outdoor play areas for pupils to enjoy.
Mental Health Awareness Week

At Thornhill Park School, Class 6 have been focusing on good physical health within their PE lessons.
Easter at Thornhill Park School

Pupils at Thornhill Park School have been completing a range of activities in the run up to Easter.
Autism Acceptance Week

To celebrate Autism Acceptance Week, pupils from Thornhill Park School took part in an organised event at Thornbeck College.
Supporting the Ukraine Appeal

Pupils and staff at Thornhill Park School collected items to be sent to Ukraine, as well as hosting a coffee morning to raise funds.
Careers Week

Thornhill Park School celebrated National Careers Week with a range of activities across our school.
Developing Employability Skills

A number of Post-16 pupils developed their employability skills by taking part in work experience at our society shop, based in Sunderland.

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