In our Maths Department, students have been taking part in our annual pi recitation competition to celebrate Pi Day 2022.

This week we are celebrating World Book Day 2022 by giving out free books in our Academy Library to all students in Key Stage 3, along with a £1.00 book token, which can be redeemed for a second free book at Tesco, Newton Aycliffe. Tokens will also be given to all students in Key Stage 4.

In Drama, Year 8 students have been responding to the emotional impact that the conflict in Ukraine could have upon families.

In the final Gusto Lingo of the half term, students learned how to make the classic French dish, Croque Monsieur, and enjoyed a cheese tasting.

As part of our Year 9 taster session programme, students have worked together in Media Studies to produce a valentine themed newsletter.

Year 9 Geography students have been taking part in a fun activity in teams to design and build a structure that would survive an earthquake!

This week, across King James, students have been taking part in a wide variety of activities which support National Children' Mental Health Week 2022.

Year 10 students have been taking part in a revision and retention day with a focus on flash cards.

Year 10 students in Food and Nutrition have been creating a variety of meringue based desserts in lessons this week.

Sixth Form Media Studies students are currently producing a selection of short documentaries on a variety of fascinating topics.