King James I Academy News

All the latest news from King James I Academy

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UPDATE! Fundraising Champions Raise £1,708.29

February 2016

Each academic year, our students, parents and staff work together on a variety of fundraising projects to show our support for our local, national and global communities. We are proud to announce that our current total stands at an impressive £1,708.29!

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COMING SOON! Celebrating World Book Day 2016

February 2016

On Thursday 3rd March, staff and students will be celebrating World Book Day 2016 by taking part in a variety of special events organised by our Library.

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Year 7s Develop a Growing Passion for Robotics

February 2016

Our Robotics Enrichment Programme was launched as part of our commitment to driving forward STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). The project is now hugely popular and growing.

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University Offers Flooding in for Sixth Formers

February 2016

A record number of our Sixth Form students have applied for University this year and all have now received excellent offers.

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COMING SOON! BBC School's Report

February 2016

Stop the press…hold the front page! King James Press Hounds are planning their media scoop for the BBC School's Report. This is just one of many new English initiatives!

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Promoting Reading with Premier League

February 2016

As part of our drive towards improving literacy skills among our young people, we have launched an exciting new reading initiative called 'Premier League Reading Stars'.

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COMING SOON! Artists in Residence

February 2016

Our Art Department will soon be welcoming two Artists in Residence, who will be working in our art studios to inspire and engage students.

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Learning Opportunities for our Local Primary Pupils

January 2016

Throughout the year, we welcome hundreds of local primary school pupils to King James to enjoy a host of learning opportunities.

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Taking on the Thrill of the Climbing Wall

January 2016

Over 40 fearless Year 11 students have conquered the mighty climbing wall at ROF 59 in Newton Aycliffe as part of their BTEC and GCSE qualification in Sport.

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Developing Practical Skills in Media Production

January 2016

Sixth Form Creative Media Production students have been working with lecturers and degree students at Teesside University to film footage for a music video as part of their current coursework.