Sixth Form News

All the latest news from King James Academy's Sixth Form

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SFX zombie makeup workshop for Media students

March 2024

Creative Media students in Years 10, 11 and 12 have been treated to an unusual workshop in SFX makeup. Local makeup artist, Amy Algar visited the Academy to deliver a special effects workshop and demonstration, designed to educate media students on how to use liquid latex to create zombie prosthetics and props for filmmaking and photography projects.

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New green screen film making resource in Media Studies

March 2024

The Media Department is celebrating the completion of an exciting green screen studio resource; this will allow students to create a full range of creative film making projects.

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Restaurant quality food presentation

March 2024

In Food & Nutrition, Sixth Form students have been developing their food presentation skills in a practical session focusing on desserts.

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Media, Art & Photography on the way to Majorca

February 2024

Sixth Form students in Media, Art and Photography are looking forward to an educational visit to the Spanish island of Majorca in early October.

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Just Dance for the British Thyroid Foundation

January 2024

Three Performing Arts students at King James I Academy have raised £350 for the British Thyroid Foundation by organising a ‘Just Dance’ marathon in school.

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UKMT Maths competition success for Sixth Formers

January 2024

Sixth Form Mathematicians have taken part in the annual UKMT Senior Mathematics Challenge with great success.

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Trading Card Marathon Raises £946!

December 2023

A group of community-minded Sixth Form students have donated £946.40 to The Angel Trust, following an unusual fundraising event which saw them take on a 12-hour gaming marathon in the school’s Dining Hall from 8am until 8pm.

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Planning for a successful future at Careers Fair

November 2023

Students in Years 7-13 have taken part in our annual Careers Fair event, which was attended by representatives from over 40 organisations, colleges and universities.

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Media competitions for King James students

November 2023

The Media Department has launched two new competitions for all students at King James in Years 7-13.

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Remembrance Service at King James

November 2023

Today, we held our annual Remembrance Service at our Garden of Remembrance and memorial.

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