Last term, our Academy was a hive of activities which focused on helping other people, from working together to support one of our own students, to collecting donations for shoe boxes destined for Europe.

This month we launched a new awards initiative to celebrate those students who show respect and kindness every day in their school life.

Our annual Christmas lunch was made extra special this year thanks to the dedication and enthusiasm of our fantastic catering team who dressed up for the occasion.

Year 10 History students have recently visited The Workhouse, Courthouse and Prison Museum in Ripon as part of their GCSE studies into18th and 19th century Crime and Punishment conditions.

Building on the success of last years Year 7 Nurture Group, our new group of Year 7 students have been focusing on the book, "Billionaire Boy' by David Walliams.

Once again our students have excelled in an outstanding Christmas show entitled 'The Pirates of Hizzohey and the Search for Vannituba'. Here, Year 13 student, Megann G, talks about the show.

In January, around 20 of our Religious Studies students in Year 9 will take part in the annual Holocaust Memorial Day Event at Durham Cathedral.

Representing King James I Academy, young athlete, Leon D has recently celebrated winning the BSGA Regional Schools Trampolining Competition.

A group of seven Year 11 Students are working on a Pearson BTEC in Construction (QCF) and ABC Level 1 Award in Automotive Studies at Bishop Auckland College.

Following a recent visit to Stockton Town FC's excellent facilities, Darren Tait and leaders from King James are currently completing a joint development plan to enhance our excellent facilities.