This year, we launched the King James Badminton Club for students in all year groups. Run by Ms Stewart, one of our Student Support Workers, not only has the club proved hugely popular, but it has also revealed some previously undiscovered sporting talent.

Sixth Form Art and Photography students have enjoyed a day trip to London with Miss Welch and Mrs Ashman to gain inspiration for their sketchbooks and their final piece designs.

On Thursday 19th December, eight Year 9 girls visited the University of Teesside for the "Girls and Gadgets Conference" where they were joined by thirteen other North-East schools.

This year, following a number of requests from our students, we launched A Level Law as a subject option for our Sixth Form. The course, which is led by Miss Grieveson, is proving to be extremely popular and students are embracing the challenge of this fascinating subject.

Students in Health and Social Care recently organised a special event for over 60 senior members of our local community. The event was planned and hosted by students in Years 11 and 12 and supported by a number of organisations including Health Watch, NHS Health Trainer, Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP), Age UK, and Dorothy Macdonald Catering.

On the last day of term, students took part in a fun enterprise competition organised by Mrs Dent in conjunction with Asda, Bishop Auckland.

Year 10 Textiles students have been working on a competition brief in conjunction with Topshop, Bishop Auckland.

A Level Maths students in Years 12 and 13 recently visited Durham University with Mrs Glen, our Director of Learning for Maths, for a revision session hosted by degree students.

On Wednesday 11th December 2013, the Under 16's District Badminton Tournament took place at Greenfield School.

Doctor Who 50th Anniversary

Inside: Issue 8 of the free e-magazine written and produced by an editorial team of young people at King James.