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Inside: Focus on English, Learning by the Olympic values, Duke of Edinburgh Awards,

News from BATH, Fundraising support from local businesses, plus much more.

Students in Years 8, 9 and 10 recently enjoyed a ‘Sportsability’ taster session courtesy of Durham County Leisure’s Sportsability team, who provide fun activities for adults and young people with a disability.

It has been non-stop excitement for Paralympic hopeful, Lyndon lately. Not only is he a record breaker but he has also been confirmed as an Olympic Torch Bearer.

The last day of term was a perfect day for washing cars. It was warm and sunny for the hard working members of our Academy Council who slaved away all morning washing and polishing cars to raise money in aid of ‘Save the Children’.

The Unforgettable Forgotten Festival!

Inside: Forgotten Festival review, Creative teaching in Maths, Martin Gray Football Academy, Enterprise USA, After school and lunchtime activities plus much more.

Martin Gray Football Academy comes to King James!

Inside: Cycling added to our curriculum, Report from the Clothes Show Live, Volunteer work in Ghana,Music students learn the business, News from Languages plus much more.

New initiative puts Literacy top of the agenda!

Inside: Year 6 Opening Evening, Awards win for our Sports provision, CSI comes to Science,

Experiential learning in Healthcare, International news plus much more.

Welcome to King James I Academy - School of the Year!

Inside: North East School Awards, Exam results, International connections, Sixth Form news, Meet the Art team, Archaeology comes to History lessons plus much more.

King James I Academy - Learning to Inspire

Inside: Jamaica Difference, Taking Lessons out of the Classroom, Environmental News, The Changing Face of PE and Sport, New Uniforms, Calendar of events plus much more.