In September we launched the new Class Charts Charts Rewards Shop and it has proved to be a huge success as students exchange their points for items of stationery or sweet treats.

Art students in Year 8 have enjoyed a visit to The Faith Museum, the latest attraction at Auckland Castle.

Year 12 students at King James have attended an assembly on sexual health and the new NHS C-Card scheme.

This month, our Academy Library has taken delivery of a host of new books of all genres and for all ages and reading abilities.

In our Food & Nutrition department, students develop skills in food preparation and cooking alongside creative presentation to give their dishes a professional look.

Year 13 Media Studies students are currently working on a magazine production unit which involves organising a creative photoshoot to get images for their double page spread.

Year 6 pupils who recently attended our annual Open Evening event were able to take part in a competition to win an Amazon Fire HD tablet.

Our annual Macmillan Coffee Morning event has raised an amazing £470.56 for the charity, beating all of our previous records!

Over 630 people attended our annual Year 6 Open Evening event this year. Visitors met our leaders, teachers and students, enjoyed an academy tour and took part in a host of fun activities in all departments.

So many reasons to choose King James.

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