On March 14th, our Maths Department organised a variety of activities in lessons to celebrate Pi Day 2024.

Year 7 Geography students have been learning about the causes of flooding in an out-of-classroom lesson with Miss Dixon.

Students at King James I Academy have been invited to be involved in a project at Shildon railway station called Shildon Smart Art. The collaboration between our academy and Shildon railway is designed to give our Year 9 students an opportunity to take part in a community project.

Every year at King James, our Academy Librarian joins forces with our English Department to organise a host of themed activities to celebrate World Book Day. This special day encourages young people to appreciate the benefits of reading for pleasure.

The Media Department is celebrating the completion of an exciting green screen studio resource; this will allow students to create a full range of creative film making projects.

In Food & Nutrition, Sixth Form students have been developing their food presentation skills in a practical session focusing on desserts.

Year 9 Academy Librarians have been helping Mr Wheatley get ready for World Book Day 2024.

A group of 12 students, who are all part of our Carnegie Shadowing group, joined local judge, Katy Wedderburn for a special event in our Library.

Sixth Form students in Media, Art and Photography are looking forward to an educational visit to the Spanish island of Majorca in early October.

Our PE Department has organised a number of successful trips to Holland in previous years, with students able to take part in friendly football tournaments alongside opportunities for sightseeing.