King James I Academy News

Our annual Academy Sports Day was an outstanding demonstration of determination and sportsmanship as young athletes in all year groups competed in a variety of track events from sprints to relays.

Our Business Studies Department works hard to make sure that students have the very best learning experience; this means enlisting the help of local businesses.

Last term, Year 11 students celebrated the end of exams at a glamorous Prom event, which was held at Wynyard Hall.

A group of 12 Sixth Form students have recently visited York St John’s and Leeds Beckett Universities as part of our ‘Aim Higher’ programme.

Sixth Form Media students have attended the annual Media Festival at Sunderland University. The festival gives young people an insight into the various modules available as part of a Media-related degree course.

Local artist Alison Curry, from dispel-art has visited King James to deliver a creative workshop entitled "Drawing on Dreams' to our new Anti-Bullying Ambassadors.

Around 80 Health & Social Care students in Years 9, 10 and 12 have recently taken part in an exciting taster session with the Medical Mavericks.

As a reward for their excellent attitude, behavior and effort in Art lessons throughout the year, 28 students in Years 7, 8 and 9 have visited the BALTIC Contemporary Centre for Art to take part in a creative workshop.

A team of seven Year 8 students have received an independent award for Best Financial Plan and claimed 4th place overall in Business Durham’s long-standing Future Business Magnates competition 2019. The team competed against 17 other schools.

There are a number of ways you can earn money as a Sixth Former at King James. Some, such as becoming a bus or coach escort, offer a wage throughout the academic year, whilst other opportunities offer employment for a specific period.