Year 7 student, Stacey-Jo R is celebrating winning her latest trophy as she represented Shildon Amateur Boxing club in a bout against Easington.

Media Studies students in Years 11, 12 and 13 have enjoyed a trip to Whitby Goth Weekend to see the array of creative costumes worn by visitors to the event.

Our last week of term was an extremely busy one for awards ceremonies, with Hot Chocolate Rewards events held for students in Years 7, 8 and 9.

Year 8 student, Ella L, pictured here, is the winner of the Autumn Term 1 Library Reading Competition. She takes home a brand new Amazon Fire HD tablet.

Year 7 students have taken part in a virtual Q&A session with the New York Times bestselling author, Kalynn Bayron, author of the popular fantasy novels, Cinderella is Dead and The Poison Heart.

In September we launched the new Class Charts Charts Rewards Shop and it has proved to be a huge success as students exchange their points for items of stationery or sweet treats.

Art students in Year 8 have enjoyed a visit to The Faith Museum, the latest attraction at Auckland Castle.

Year 12 students at King James have attended an assembly on sexual health and the new NHS C-Card scheme.

This month, our Academy Library has taken delivery of a host of new books of all genres and for all ages and reading abilities.

In our Food & Nutrition department, students develop skills in food preparation and cooking alongside creative presentation to give their dishes a professional look.