This month, as per King James' tradition, we helped our Year 11s celebrate the end of exams and their 'uniform years' with a Leavers' Barbeque.

Learning at King James is a Great Adventure:

Inside: Outward Bound, Mayor's Award, Safety Carousel Event, Geography Field Trip, RTS in Paris, Primary Outreach, Making Music Videos, Sixth Form News and much more.

In the coming weeks, pupils from four local primary schools will be participating in a literacy-based project called the "King James Book Awards'.

Beth Dixon left King James I Academy Sixth Form in 2011, and after living and working in both the USA and Australia, she has returned to her hometown and her old school as a member of staff. Here she talks about her experiences as a student and global traveller.

Year 12 student, Leon D, pictured here, will soon be competing in two major Trampolining Championships following success in recent qualifiers.

Our Sixth Form students benefit from a dedicated team of tutors, mentors and advisers who are all here to ensure students reach their full potential.

It's been a busy term for Media students at both Level 2 and Level 3. Students have worked hard to create a variety of professional quality products for realistic client briefs which provide plenty of scope for creative freedom.

The 2019 Girls Active Group are eagerly anticipating their forthcoming trip to London where they will be able to join the crowds of tennis fans and experience the excitement of Wimbledon.

As Mr Shearer steps down as Head of Sixth Form, he will be passing the baton to Mrs Nicholson, one of his former students. She will be supported by Mrs Lobb as Assistant Head of Sixth Form.

At King James we believe in providing a variety of opportunities to build independence, develop life skills and learn about other cultures. International travel is an exciting prospect for young people so we strive to organise as many overseas trips as possible. These are our current options.