Students in all year groups from 7-13 have attended our annual Careers Fair with representatives from a wide variety of industries, colleges and universities.

A' Level Sociology students in Year 12 have been exploring The Auckland Project's art galleries from a new angle, considering the differences between the two, and the way each team has tailored the visitor experience to two different intended audiences.

Key Stage 3 students have taken part in a Digital Safety Drop Down Day to raise awareness of a variety of aspects of digital safety such as gaming, social media and behind the digital mask.

To honour those members of the armed forces who fought for freedom and who lost their lives in conflict across the globe, King James I Academy has this year been involved in three special Remembrance events.

In Maths, a group of Year 8 students have taken part in a trip to the Stadium of Light and Beacon of Light in Sunderland.

Pupils from Woodhouse Primary School are attending weekly sessions with our Media Department to learn filmmaking and editing.

Student librarians in Years 7-10 have met with the Kirsty and Caroline from the Conservation Team at the Auckland Project to learn about logging and recording collections and preserving different materials. Students were also able to try processing some artefacts for themselves.

In Design & Technology lessons, Year 7 students are working on a practical project to design and then produce packing for chocolates.

Year 13 students in Media, Art and Photography have returned from a four night cultural visit to Majorca where they explored the architecture, religion and history of the island, and shot photographs and footage for their coursework.

Our Sixth Form Football Team have made an excellent start to the North East College League and are celebrating their second win in two matches.