We would like to recognise the creativity and initiative of our FBM team, pictured here, who managed to complete three challenges in the competition before lockdown last March.

Our Year 13 students, under the guidance of Mrs Lobb, have been very busy completing their UCAS application forms for entry to University next year.

Two students have already received offers from their first choices. Rebecca H and Georgia A are very happy to have received offers from Newcastle, Northumbria and York universities. Congratulations!

Inside: Safety as a Priority, Free Chromebooks for all Students, Exam Success, New T-Levels, Virtual Year 6 Open Evening, Caring about our Local Community and much more.

This year our year 13 leavers were very successful, leaving us with excellent results and securing places at destinations of their choice, including a range of universities across the county, degree apprenticeships, further education and employment.

At the request of Mr Grieveson, former Sixth Form student, Kyle B has created a fantastic video with commentary which allows visitors to take a virtual tour of our Academy. This will be particularly useful for students who are joining us in September as they will be able to familiarise themselves with our buildings.

Water-safety is a key element of the King James I Academy personal development programme, and this year we feel that raising awareness of water-safety and drowning-prevention is even more crucial, given the circumstances we are all currently facing.

On the 8th of May 1945, Nazi Germany's surrender marked the End of World War II in Europe. Let us mark the 75th anniversary of this day, from the safety of our own homes.

Should the school impose a ban which would ask students not to bring mobile phones in to school? We want you to have you say.

King James I Academy, Bishop Juniors FC and Shildon AFC have signed an exciting new partnership agreement.

Bringing History to Life

Inside: Young Americans Visit, £30K Music Grant, New Football Partnership, Christmas Activities, Film Making in Malta, Careers Fair, Author Visit, Innovative Religious Studies and much more.