Message from the Principal
I am delighted to have been appointed as the Principal of Thornaby Academy. Thornaby Academy is a vibrant learning community made up of inspirational and impressive students and staff; I am privileged to be leading that team.
My name is Donna Butcher and I have held a senior position at a secondary school in Redcar & Cleveland for the past seven years. Prior to that, I worked for the Local Authority to provide guidance and support for all of its secondary schools in raising standards. In the role as Principal of Thornaby Academy, I will be working closely with Linda Halbert, the CEO of Teesside Learning Trust to continue to raise standards and improve outcomes as we continue our journey to outstanding. Mrs Halbert remains the substantive Head at Thornaby Academy.
Our core purpose at Thornaby Academy is to provide the highest standards of education through the delivery of quality first teaching and targeted support so that every student can make outstanding progress. We have the highest expectations and aspirations for our students by providing them with the opportunities to be the best they can be to secure their success both now and into the future.
It is our aspiration for Thornaby Academy to be an outstanding school. Through working in partnership with parents and the local and wider community we will achieve this so that everything we do is outstanding for our students. Since becoming part of the Teesside Learning Trust, we have achieved a great deal; I am looking forward to leading the school to even greater success as we continue on our journey to outstanding.
If you would like to visit our Academy or learn more about it, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Mrs Donna Butcher
Principal
Opening the Academy to future potential students
Wednesday 26 September 2018 was the date of our Y5/6 Open Evening and what a fantastic event it was. Students and families had the opportunity to tour the building and take part in a range of activities in subject areas. From robotics to forensic science, taste tests to murder mystery, trampolining to hazard awareness, the evening […]
The Update Autumn Term 2018
Thornaby Academy’s official newsletter, published in the Thornaby Pride, your community news from Thornaby Town Council is now available to read online. To read online please click the photo of the newsletter to view the PDF version. The Update features all of the Academy’s latest news including Welcome from the Principal, Thornaby Academy Prom 2018 gallery […]
The Safer Use of Social Media – Wednesday 17 October 2018
Social Media, such as Instagram or Snapchat, is now an everyday part of our lives and many of us use and enjoy the benefits it brings. However, there are some who sometimes abuse this by ‘posting’ inappropriate comments and images that can be extremely harmful. Social Media Like all schools, we have dealt with a […]
Thornaby students securing skills for the future
An amazing morning was had by both students and staff from Thornaby Academy at The Computational Thinking Festival on Friday 21 September 2018. Stockton Sixth Form College hosted a unique series of Computer Science workshops in partnership with BT. They invited ten high achieving students, who are passionate about Computer Science from Thornaby Academy to attend. […]
Thornaby’s Rocket Racers
This year saw an exciting competition at Thornaby Academy – making and racing rocket cars! All of Year 7 were involved in designing, building and racing their own rocket-propelled cars. The national competition called Race to the Line was ran by the RAF and has been devised by the engineers responsible for designing and making […]
Safeguarding
Thornaby Academy is committed to the safeguarding of all children. If members of the community have any safeguarding concerns, please telephone Mrs Clare Parker, Mrs Diane Griffiths or Mrs Patricia Wilkins at the Academy on 01642 763244 or email: tasafeguarding@thornabyacademy.org.uk
Please see our Safeguarding webpage for information and guidance e.g. about keeping your child safe and e-safety tips.
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