Students in Year 7 have been taking part in an exciting STEM event in school thanks to a visit from The Smallpiece Trust.

Our staff and students have taken part in a moving tribute to the many servicemen and women who lost their lives in conflict.

Recently, a number of our Year 13 BTEC Business Studies students participated in a walk from King James to Durham, raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Our Year 11 Music students have organised an exciting competition event, which will see young bands from King James and our neighbouring schools perform on stage at Bishop Auckland Town Hall.

Students in Year 7 were recently visited by PC Andy Quinn from Durham Constabulary as part of our new English initiative. Students were given the opportunity to learn about the techniques used in police investigation and ask PC Quinn a series of interesting criminological questions.

It has been a triumphant week in the world of sport for King James, earning two victories and a credible draw.

A school trip comprising of 48 BTEC Business Studies students recently visited Durham as part of their course to collate some independent research that will help in understanding the local business environment and help to create a business plan for their own new business idea that would be located in Durham.

Students in Years 7 and 8, will soon be going on tour in schools around the county to raise awareness about Durham County Council's 20 Zone scheme.

This year, as part of our ongoing commitment to improving literacy skills among our young people, our English Department and Library will be promoting a number of exciting literacy initiatives.

Students in Years 9-13 have recently returned from an inspiring four day trip to Barcelona.