November 2018
Accompanied by Mrs Cross, Director of Learning for Religious Studies, two of our A'Level students have recently flown to Poland to take part in a one-day visit to Berkenau and Auschwitz One camps to learn more about the Holocaust.
November 2018
A group of Year 11 students have recently returned from a residential visit to Liverpool as part of our Aim Higher programme.
November 2018
This month, students in all year groups have attended our annual Careers Fair, which was supported once again by a wide variety of local businesses, national organisations, colleges and universities.
November 2018
In memory of those killed and wounded in conflict, and along with millions of people across the world, we held a special Remembrance Service to mark 100 years since Armistice Day.
November 2018
An exciting new catering outlet will soon be coming to King James thanks to funding from the National Lottery. The project, which will offer an additional outlet for hot food at lunch time, will be brought to life in the form of a stylish wooden cabin, which will be similar in design to our brand new "Pavilion' building.
October 2018
On Halloween, Sixth Form students enjoyed a trip to the historic city of York as part of their Photography and Media Studies courses.
October 2018
Our Chair of Governors, Mrs Elizabeth Varley, has officially opened our fantastic new Nurture Centre building, which we have named The Pavilion. Our Headteacher, Mr Grieveson, Academy Governors, and some of our Nurture Group students joined her at the opening ceremony. Students are now enjoying the new facilities and the many learning opportunities it offers.
October 2018
Students, Lawrence D, Antonia C and Samantha S have all received one of our "Community Champion' awards for their excellent contribution to our Year 6 Open Evening event in September. The three students were nominated by staff.
October 2018
Sixth Form Media Studies students have recently taken part in the BBC Academy's Digital Cities event, which was held at Teesside University. The event also coincided with one of the campus Open Days which take place throughout the year.
October 2018
This month, a group of Sixth Form students who are studying Level 3 Professional Cookery at King James, have participated in a trip to "The Cellar Door', a fine dining restaurant in the heart of Durham.