It’s no easy task to cook Christmas lunch for 300 people, but once again our fantastic Catering Team succeeded in presenting us with a fantastic festive feast.

A team of four of our A’ Level Maths students, have recently competed in the regional finals of the Senior Maths Team Challenge in Durham.

Year 9 Religious Studies students have recently visited the Centre for Life in Newcastle to take part in an exciting Forensic Science workshop.

Last term, Year 7 students took part in our annual church visits experience to compare the diversity within the Christian faith.

A group of Year 10 GCSE Hospitality & Catering students have enjoyed a trip to York to research the variety of catering establishments in the city.

This academic year we have launched an exciting new partnership between King James I Academy and Shildon AFC. The partnership will allow footballers of all standards to progress their skills whilst studying an academic qualification.

30 students in Year 7, who were all chosen for their outstanding effort and behaviour in lessons, have recently enjoyed a History rewards trip to Auckland Castle.

A group of students in Years 8 and 9 have recently visited the School of Education at the University of Durham to take part in a Mathematical Magic Event along with students from a number of other schools in County Durham.

A group of Year 10 students have attended the annual Christmas Maths lecture at Teesside University.

A group of 25 Year 12 students have recently travelled to York where they visited York St John’s University as part of our Aim Higher programme.