King James I Academy News

All the latest news from King James I Academy

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Feeding Families this Christmas

December 2023

Each year at King James, collecting food items to support local foodbanks, and to help those living in food poverty is an important Christmas activity.

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Over £800 raised for Children in Need 2023!

November 2023

Students and staff at King James have united in support of the BBCs Children in Need fundraising event, and as a team we have raised an astonishing £804.84!

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Planning for a successful future at Careers Fair

November 2023

Students in Years 7-13 have taken part in our annual Careers Fair event, which was attended by representatives from over 40 organisations, colleges and universities.

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Media competitions for King James students

November 2023

The Media Department has launched two new competitions for all students at King James in Years 7-13.

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Remembrance Service at King James

November 2023

Today, we held our annual Remembrance Service at our Garden of Remembrance and memorial.

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Virtual Author session with SF Said

November 2023

60 students in Years 7 and 8 have enjoyed a virtual author session with SF Said as part of our Library events programme.

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Students attend the Into Film Festival 2023

November 2023

Media Studies students in Years 10-13 have enjoyed a trip to Cineworld, Dalton Park, to watch Disney's Haunted Mansion as part of the national Into Film Festival 2023.

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Stacey-Jo wins Boxing bout

November 2023

Year 7 student, Stacey-Jo R is celebrating winning her latest trophy as she represented Shildon Amateur Boxing club in a bout against Easington.

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Media students go to Whitby Goth Weekend

October 2023

Media Studies students in Years 11, 12 and 13 have enjoyed a trip to Whitby Goth Weekend to see the array of creative costumes worn by visitors to the event.

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Hot Chocolate Rewards get spooky!

October 2023

Our last week of term was an extremely busy one for awards ceremonies, with Hot Chocolate Rewards events held for students in Years 7, 8 and 9.