King James I Academy News

All the latest news from King James I Academy

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Introducing our Student Leaders

September 2014

Each year at King James, following nominations from both staff and students, we appoint a Head Boy and Head Girl from Year 11. Their role involves representing the Academy at special events and liaising directly with Mr Grieveson to communicate the views of their peers. This year, to create more opportunities for students to share their ideas fro the future, we have appointed representatives from each Key Stage.

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New School on Track for January Opening

August 2014

Sir Robert McAlpine builders have made excellent progress with our new Academy over the summer holidays and are hoping to provide us with access to the new building as early as 15th December this year.

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GCSE Exam Success

August 2014

Following difficult changes to the exams system this year, we are pleased to share some outstanding results across all departments.

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Work Placement Leads to a Job at Marks and Spencers

August 2014

After impressing his manager during his Year 11 work experience placement, Cameron W has secured a part-time position at Marks and Spencers, which will fit around his studies as he enters our Sixth Form.

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Celebrating A-Level Results

August 2014

Students are once again celebrating after another successful year of Sixth Form study. Year 13 students have achieved particularly well and all students have gained the necessary qualifications to support them as they move into Higher Education, training or employment.

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International School Award Success

August 2014

King James has been awarded the British Council's prestigious full International School Award for the second time, in recognition of our work to bring the world into the classroom. The award is a badge of honour for schools that promote international education, for example through visits, projects and links with partner schools overseas.

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COMING SOON! Zorbing Taster Sessions

August 2014

This Half Term, students will be able to take part in an exhilarating Zorbing taster session in conjunction with Consett and District YMCA.

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COMING SOON! Short Courses for Local Primary Schools

August 2014

This year we want to make working with primary schools one of our priorities. We will be offering a range of short courses for students in Years 5 and 6, and sharing our fantastic new facilities to enhance learning opportunities for all primary schools in our local community.

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COMING SOON! New Literacy Initiatives

August 2014

Improving literacy is high on our agenda and our students can look forward to a number of new and exciting literacy initiatives.

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Summer Adventures make Transition Easy

August 2014

Each year at King James we offer a free fun-packed Summer School for all our new Year 7 pupils who will be joining us in September, culminating in a confidence-building residential visit. This year, we improved our programme even further to offer two exciting destinations - Peak Venture in South Yorkshire and Cartagena in Spain!