Stop the press…hold the front page! King James Press Hounds are planning their media scoop for the BBC School's Report. This is just one of many new English initiatives!

As part of our drive towards improving literacy skills among our young people, we have launched an exciting new reading initiative called 'Premier League Reading Stars'.

Our Art Department will soon be welcoming two Artists in Residence, who will be working in our art studios to inspire and engage students.

Throughout the year, we welcome hundreds of local primary school pupils to King James to enjoy a host of learning opportunities.

Over 40 fearless Year 11 students have conquered the mighty climbing wall at ROF 59 in Newton Aycliffe as part of their BTEC and GCSE qualification in Sport.

Sixth Form Creative Media Production students have been working with lecturers and degree students at Teesside University to film footage for a music video as part of their current coursework.

Students have been developing their photography skills on location at High Force, Low Force, Cow Green Reservoir and Egglestone Abbey.

Art, Photography and Media students in Year 10 have recently enjoyed a trip to Cleveland College of Art and Design (CCAD) to investigate the wide range of creative degree courses on offer.

A group of ambitious Science and Psychology students, accompanied by Miss Newton, have recently visited a section of Newcastle University, which is attached to the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI), to attend a post-mortem examination. Here, Year 13 Applied Science student, Callum D talks about the trip.

Mr Shearer's Aim Higher residential visits take place throughout the year to a host of universities across the UK. The trips raise aspirations by giving students an opportunity to sample university life.