Students in Year 8 at King James have been learning how religion can have an influence on people's identities.

Celebrated each year on March 14th (3.14), Pi Day is dedicated to the mathematical constant. First recognised 30 years ago in 1988 by Physicist Larry Shaw, Pi Day observers celebrate in different ways.

In September 2018, due to an exceptionally high number of applications, 184 young people will be joining Year 7 at King James. This is the largest intake we have had in recent years, and one which has led us to employ a number of additional Teachers to ensure that our class sizes are not increased.

Members of the Rock and Pop Institute at King James have recently enjoyed an evening of live music at the Sage in Gateshaed.

Year 13 Media students at King James I Academy have produced and published their own career-themed magazine as part of their A Level course.

Our Annual Prize Evening gives us the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of students across all year groups. Awards recognise overall academic achievement, effort, talent in specific subjects, community projects and contribution towards making our Academy such an incredible place to learn and work.

A group of eight Year 11 students have visited Durham Climbing Centre this month as part of their GCSE PE qualification.

King James I Academy is currently in the process of recruiting aspiring athletes to its elite football programme, which will begin in September 2019. The specialist sports programme is an opportunity for young people to gain a professional qualification in Sport.

The exhibition of Tim Peake's return to Earth in the Soyuz TMA-19M descent module after six months on board the International Space Station, has now left our area for York, however around 150 young people at King James I Academy have recently enjoyed a virtual reality experience thanks to a themed touring bus.

Following our win at local level, we are now celebrating further victory in the Active Durham Sports Awards. At the Durham County Awards ceremony, King James won the award for Secondary School Contribution to Sport and Physical Activities.