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King James I Academy News

All the latest news from King James I Academy

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Planetarium comes to King James

March 2025

Students have recently taken part in a science engagement project delivered by Durham University Physics department. The activity involved an inflatable planetarium.

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Our first family Star Gazing event

March 2025

Students and their families have taken part in the first Star Gazing event, which was organised by our Science department.

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£1,010 raised on World Book Day!

March 2025

This year, our World Book Day celebration event was the best yet, with lessons delivered by teachers dressed as characters from their favourite books!

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What you need to know about WhatsApp

March 2025

WhatsApp is the worlds most popular messaging service with over 2 billion active users but as with all social media platforms, there are risks. Follow our advice for parents and users to make sure everyone stays safe.

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Half term trip to Malta for Year 11s

February 2025

Eighteen students in Year 11, who are all studying either Media or Photography, have returned from a week-long educational trip to Malta. The trip was funded for students thanks to a successful application that we made to the UK Turing Scheme last year.

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Scholastic Book Fair 2025

February 2025

The pop-up Scholastic Book Fair has returned to King James for 2025, giving both students and staff the opportunity to buy a wide range of books from bestsellers and classics to exclusive titles.

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A learning opportunity at Aycliffe Business Park

February 2025

Over 150 students from King James I Academy have spent the day at Aycliffe Business Park where they visited businesses from a number of different sectors. Students, who are all in Year 9 and about to select their subject options, were able to tour the premises of each organisation and learn about their products and services from knowledgeable company representatives.

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Celebrating Valentine's Day with an after school party

February 2025

This week, students in Years 7 and 8 have celebrated Valentine's Day with an after school party and fundraising event . All money raised from ticket sales will go towards year group charities.

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Nieve wins UK Street Dance Challenge

February 2025

Year 8 student, Nieve H is celebrating winning first place in the under 12s solo category at the UK Street Dance Challenge, which was held at Alton Towers.

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Primary Headteachers and Teachers visit former pupils

February 2025

This week, Year 7 pupils were delighted to reunite with their former Headteachers and Teachers at a special event which was organised to let them show off the excellent work they have been doing since joining King James in September.