The first batch of Mrs Babington's Incredible Edible plants are thriving in our new fruit and vegetable garden thanks to the hard work of a dedicated student team.

King James is 'ahead of the field' and looking forward to the opening of the first 4G Artificial Turf Pitch in Bishop Auckland.

Planning and fundraising for the first Phillippines Dive Project is now well underway. This amazing opportunity for a group of students in Years 11, 12 and 13 will see them spending three weeks in the Phillippines during the summer holidays next year.

King James I Academy Golf Team have won the British Heart Foundation Junior Golf Championship, which was held at Close House Golf Club where Lee Westwood is the tour professional.

Not So Despicable Me

Inside: Issue 7 of the free e-magazine written and produced by an editorial team of young people at King James.

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On Sunday 14th July 2013 a group of eight students and three staff from King James I Academy visited Muirfield Golf Club for the first Practice Day of the British Open Golf Championships.

This month, we organised a host of activities for students in Years 7-10 as part of Active Community Engagement week (ACE) at King James. From volunteering in our community to interviewing local Councillors, taking part in alcohol awareness workshops to gaining an insight into our Fire and Rescue Service, students were extremely busy.

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Years 11 and 12, has reached the final of the School Awards 2013, an annual competition which is run by the Journal and Evening Gazette.

Students in Years 7-10 have recently enjoyed their first horse riding experience at Field House Equestrian Centre in Howden-le-Wear as part of our Summer of Sport initiative.

Once again, our A Level Performing Arts students have created some ground breaking performances this year, described by the visiting moderator as "the best he has seen this year'.