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5th November 2021 An opportunity for students and parents/carers to investigate the world of work by talking to representatives from Universities, Colleges, KJ1A Sixth Form, Employers and Apprenticeship Providers.
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Thank you for taking the time to visit our website to find out about the exciting things that are happening at King James I Academy.
In 2021 we will continue to build upon our many successes and we look forward to another exciting and inspiring year filled with opportunities to learn and grow. We are over-subscribed for the third year running and will do our best to provide the King James experience to as many young people as possible.
At King James we pride ourselves on the quality and breadth of the curriculum we offer and we employ specialist staff to ensure that all of our children are well cared for and supported. We are keen to work in close partnership with our parents and we work hard to ensure that our students enjoy all aspects of their education.
We are an inclusive school and we employ a large number of highly skilled support staff who are available to help all of our students to prosper. From our Student Support Workers who provide day to day support to students to our Learning Support team we are a caring school. We also employ a School Counsellor and other support staff who help students to be prepared and able to learn.
Our International School Award reflects our belief in learning beyond the classroom and our Vision Magazine celebrates the variety we offer and the many achievements of our students.
King James I Community works closely in partnership with our local schools and the local community to provide a venue for a large range of community-led educational and leisure activities including supporting Roots (a local performing arts group), hosting Bishop Auckland Juniors football club and working closely with Shildon AFC.
Our children take part in a range of activities beyond the school day and there is a seamless connection between the school and community activities which take place on the Academy site. Students benefit from an Enrichment period at the end of every day, other than Friday, that provides them with the opportunity to develop new interests and to extend their learning.
King James offers a wealth of opportunities, which help our students to thrive and achieve excellent outcomes and which help us to provide "learning to inspire".
Should you require a copy of Vision or any further information then please access information via the website or contact the Main Reception on 01388-603388, or if you are interested in visiting King James then please do not hesitate to make personal contact with me.
Best wishes.
Simon Whitehead
Headteacher
Latest News...
Erupting volcanoes in Year 7 Science Club
Year 7 students have been taking part in a range of fun experiments at Science Enrichment Club every Wednesday and this half term the project has been volcanoes!
Creative News Production in Media Studies
Year 14 Media Studies students are currently working on a range of TV news programmes aimed at children and young people as the target audience.
Prison, Me, No Way!
Year 9 students have taken part in a Crime and Safety Awareness Day run by the charity, 'Prison, Me, No Way!' which works with young people in secondary schools across the UK to raise awareness about the causes and impact of crime.
Over 700 visitors at Year 6 Open Evening
This week we welcomed over 700 visitors to our annual Year 6 Open Evening where local families took part in guided tours and a range of fun activities.
£400 raised for Macmillan Cancer
Students and staff at King James I Academy have raised over £400 for Macmillan Cancer Support by taking part in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning event 2021. This is just one of the many charities that the Academy chooses to support each year.
Mrs Aitkin completes Great North Run
Mrs Aitkin, our Deputy Headteacher, has raised an amazing £650 for Prostate Cancer UK by completing the Great North Run.
Chromebooks for all Year 7s
Each year, our new Year 7 students are issued with a personal Chromebook to help them with their studies as they progress through the key stages. This ensures that students in all year groups benefit from access to a personal laptop.
'Bug'ingham Palace Hotel fully booked!
Following the warm and wet summer holiday, Year 13 Photography student, Sean C has returned to King James to find his bug hotel fully booked with an array of insect guests!
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