Students and staff are looking forward to our annual Sports Day, which will take place on Tuesday 19th July at Bishop Auckland Cricket Club.

This month, 24 students in Years 7-10 attended our fourth annual Outward Bound Trust residential trip to the Lake District to take on a number of outdoor pursuits.

Year 8 students have recently enjoyed the ultimate multi-sensory literature experience, designed to enhance their enjoyment of 'Kensuke's Kingdom' by Michael Morpurgo.

Year 9 students, Nathan K and Jak C have spent the last term developing their mechanical knowledge and skills by building a mini-motorbike as part of a new initiative which nurtures the talents and ambitions of aspiring young mechanics.

Following our Annual Academy Election, our Head Boy, Head Girl and Prefect Team have now been appointed. The successful candidates will serve their peers for the next year.

Our Academy calendar is full of various fundraising activities and events which raise money to help others. Last month, a fantastic event was held in our Main Hall to raise funds for the Newcastle RVI Childrens' Hospital.

Our Health & Social Care Department has been working wih the University of Teesside to offer "Discovery Workshops' at King James.

Music students have been working with professional musician and composer, Chad Langford, in two practical sessions designed to inspire creativity and develop technical skills.

Music students are looking forward to working with professional musician and composer, Chad Langford, in two educational sessions set to take place in April.

Award-winning children's fantasy adventure novelist, Niel Bushnell has recently visited King James I Academy to work with aspiring young authors.