News & Events
EY STEM App
A new initiative at Thornton is the use of the EY STEM app. Developed by Ernst & Young, the app empowers students to pursue interests and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, inspiring them with gamified content and the opportunity to earn rewards. Students are striving to earn points which can be converted…
Rights Respecting School
We are thrilled to announce that Thornton been awarded the Bronze: Rights Committed status by UNICEF UK. The Rights Respecting Schools Award recognizes schools across the UK that are dedicated to implementing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child throughout their environment. This award is based on nationally agreed standards and involves…
Student Debates v St Paul’s
During the last week of term, nine Thornton students from Years 10 to 13 took part in two debates with students from St Paul’s Catholic School in Milton Keynes. Thornton students also chaired the debates and kept time. The motions for the debates were: ‘This house believes the UK needs to do more to protect…
Careers In Film and TV: Sky Studios
A group of Year 10 and 11 students took part in a superb workshop at the Sky Film and Television Studios. The Sky Up workshop included the opportunity to use cutting edge digital technology to create content, take on real life media roles, engage in a careers activity to learn more about the different production…
Spotlight Careers: Art and Design
David Arratoon, Design Director at Collier Webb, delivered a fantastic talk this week. David began by giving an insight into the luxury lighting and furniture that Collier Webb produces, which includes standard products and bespoke products, an example of which is the chandeliers for Claridge’s Hotel. He gave a comprehensive overview of his role and…
CAREERS/POLITICS TRIP – MK MAGISTRATES COURT
A group of aspiring lawyers from Year 12 and Year 10 Politics students, visited Milton Keynes Magistrates Court, where criminal cases go through their first hearing. The students spent time in an empty court learning about the workings and procedures of the court including the role of the Presiding Magistrate and two wingers, defence solicitors,…
Nifty Lift – Women in Engineering
Every year Nifty Lift host a fantastic event which our Year 9s attend, and this year was no exception. There were a number of workshops, activities and tours hosted by apprentices, graduates and Year in Industry students from Bath, Warwick, Loughborough and Newcastle Universities. It was interesting to hear that Nifty Lift have a hydraulics…
Spotlight Careers: Mike Cook – Ernst & Young
Earlier in the week when many minds were focussed on Presidential changes in the US, we were delighted to welcome Mike Cook from Ernst & Young, as part of our Spotlight Careers programme. Mike’s career has been shaped by his experience working for the British Government. He has spent time working for the Ministry of…
NHS Careers – Patient Experience
Our Sixth Form Health and Social Care students welcomed Julie Goodman, Head of Patient and Family Experience at Milton Keynes Hospital, to talk to them about her department and different roles within the NHS. Julie has created several new initiatives to improve patient experience, a recent one being the introduction of a resource of clothes…
SPOTLIGHT CAREERS: MK CITY COUNCIL
At the beginning of term we were delighted to welcome Sarah Collins, Principal Property Lawyer with Milton Keynes City Council, to deliver our first Spotlight Talk of the academic year. Sarah’s journey into Law was not traditional. A close friend’s experience with homelessness when she was young, inspired Sarah into studying for a university degree…
SPOTLIGHT CAREERS: HEALTHCARE
The focus of our Spotlight talk today was the Bedfordshire Health and Care Academy, which is highly valued by employers and universities. It gives students the opportunity to gain an overview of the NHS and learn about the different roles available. This year, the Academy has joined with the East of England, which means there…
Students enjoy authors’ workshops at MK Schools Lit Fest
Thornton College hosted the first evet MK Schools Lit Fest on 8th October 2024. Hundreds of students from various infant, primary and secondary schools visited Thornton to meet amazing authors, Adam Connors, Bex Hogan, Imogen Robertson and Lizzie Waterworth. Schools visiting included Thornborough Infant, Swallowfield Primary, St Gregory’s Catholic School, St Monica’s Catholic School, St…
