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Success for Ashton in competition swimming

June 2025

Year 8 student, Ashton T is enjoying great success in competitive swimming, despite only entering the sport two years ago.

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What parents need to know about violent content online

May 2025

Around 70% of teenagers say they’ve seen real-life violence on social media in the past year. This guide is designed to help parents become more aware.

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Year 10 work experience week

May 2025

Year 10 students have enjoyed a week-long period of work experience with local businesses and organisations from a wide variety of sectors.

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Football-themed experience in Holland

May 2025

This month, 45 students in Years 8 and 9 have travelled to Holland for a five-day action-packed trip. Organised by our PE Department, this bi-annual experience is an extremely popular international opportunity, especially for our young football fans.

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Young Musician of the Year 2025

May 2025

Music students in Years 7-10 have taken part in the inaugural Young Musician of the Year competition at King James. The event, which was organised by Director of Learning for Music, Mr Smith, showcased some of the best talent in the Music department.

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FBM team present idea for new cafe to Beamish Museum visitors

May 2025

Our 2025 Future Business Magnates team has recently taken part in the fifth challenge of the enterprise competition at Beamish Museum.

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Comics at the Castle

May 2025

Students in Mr Wheatley’s Comic Book Club have visited Auckland Castle to hear some of the interesting but gruesome stories linked to our local area. Bishop Auckland has a strange and fascinating history, and our comic book creators were able to take inspiration from them.

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Aim Higher trip to Teesside University

May 2025

As part of our 'Aim Higher' programme, a group of Key Stage 4 students have visited Teesside University with Mr Butters to take part in an event called 'Choose your Future'.

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Fostering a sense of belonging

May 2025

A strong sense of belonging is the foundation for emotional wellbeing, confidence and academic success so it is so important for schools and families to create safe, inclusive environments.

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Colour Run raises £220 for Prom

May 2025

Year 11 students have raised £220 by taking part in a sponsored Colour Run. All money raised will go towards the Year 11 Prom in July.

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