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.

Each year, Sixth Form students in our Media Department raise money for a charity of their choice by selling 'Christmas Greetings' to students and staff; these are then displayed on the walls of our main corridor. This year however, the money raised was used to buy toys for the Angel Trust Toy Appeal and staff were keen to boost the donation further with additional gifts.

This week, Mrs Elizabeth Varley, our Chair of Governors, has been interviewed on film as part of a short documentary film about the history of King James I Academy.