Year 12 Biology students have visited the Centre for Life to experience Gunther Von Hagens' fascinating exhibition, Animals Inside Out as part of their A-Level studies.

Family members of our new Year 7 English Nurture Group have joined us in school for a fun, activity based learning session.

King James is a hive of fundraising activity as Christmas approaches, and both students and staff are keen to help their community in many ways.

As part of their studies, GCSE History students in Year 10 have visited The Workhouse, Courthouse and Prison Museum in Ripon for an in-depth exploration of 18th and 19th century Crime and Punishment conditions.

We have launched a Food Bank Appeal to help support our local community as Christmas approaches. Donations will be delivered to the Food Bank at Woodhouse Close Church and Community Centre, which directly supports residents in Bishop Auckland and the surrounding villages.

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.