With music from Mr Middleton’s playlist and glorious sunshine, an excellent time was had by competitors and spectators alike at our Year Group Sports Day events this year.

A group of eight Year 10 girls were rewarded for their positive attitude and excellent behaviour in PE lessons, with an overnight trip to London to watch pro tennis players at Wimbledon.

Throughout the academic year, our young athletes take part in local competitions with great success.

King James I Academy has renewed their partnership with Shildon AFC and Bishop Juniors FC, enabling the development of grassroots football in the Bishop Auckland area.

Year 8 student, Kate M has celebrated success in a Freestyle Dance Competition at Whitby, claiming first place in three categories.

With international trips back on the agenda for UK schools, our PE department is pleased to announce that they are busy planning a return visit to Amsterdam for 2023.

Year 7 athlete, Byron C is celebrating success after qualifying for the County Cross Country Championship in January 2022.

This year, for safety reasons, our Sports Day took place over three days to allow for individual year group events, and although on a much smaller scale than usual, students still had a great day and competed with enthusiasm.

In July, Mr Bushby announced the results of his Euro 2020 Predictor Competition and presented the overall winner's trophy to Sixth Form student, Lily-Beth H..

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.