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.

Fundraising for worthy causes is an important part of life at King James and we organise a host of events and activities throughout the year. This month, we are launching our most ambitious project yet - The £10,000 Challenge!

King James has been granted a further £30,000 in funding from the Arts Council to enable or Music Department to continue delivering our hugely successful Rock & Pop Institute.

Last term we held a Book Drive to increase the stock in our Library and this resulted in 580 new books for our young readers.

Year 11 GCSE Catering students have excelled themselves in the practical element of their studies and produced some outstanding exam dishes.