We have recently received the exciting news that our Academy has been successful in securing Youth Music funding to run a "music school' over a two year period.

Students in Years 7, 8 and 9 have been taking part in the Language Perfect global online competition to enhance their learning in French and Spanish.

A group of students ranging from Years 7 to 10, recently ventured to Howtown Outward Bound Centre in Ullswater to take part in our annual four-day adventure experience.

Year 13 student, Bethany H has been successful in her application for the prestigious 'Robert Young Scholarship' from Durham University.

A group of 12 students in Years 7, 8 and 9 have been working on an exciting community project designed to raise awareness of climate change through the production of innovative pavement art installations.

The King James I Academy Panathlon Team has returned victorious from the recent "Durham County Panathlon' event at Freeman's Quay Leisure Centre in Durham.

A group of 45 students were recently given the unique opportunity to take part in a training session at St George's Park, the home of the England Football Team. Students were nominated for a place as a reward for their hard work and dedication to the Academy.

As part of our committment to nurturing ambitions and preparing our students for a successful career, a group of seven students in Year 10 have been attending Bishop Auckland College to build skills in both construction and mechanics.

Year 9 Music students have enjoyed a day trip to The Hub in Barnard Castle to take part in a music masterclass.

Once again, as part of our longstanding working partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), we have hosted the annual Primary Shakespeare Festival. The event saw hundreds of local primary school pupils perform "The Tempest' alongside our Year 8 English Literature students.