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All the latest news from King James I Academy

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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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Virtual Author session with SF Said

November 2023

60 students in Years 7 and 8 have enjoyed a virtual author session with SF Said as part of our Library events programme.

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Students attend the Into Film Festival 2023

November 2023

Media Studies students in Years 10-13 have enjoyed a trip to Cineworld, Dalton Park, to watch Disney's Haunted Mansion as part of the national Into Film Festival 2023.

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Stacey-Jo wins Boxing bout

November 2023

Year 7 student, Stacey-Jo R is celebrating winning her latest trophy as she represented Shildon Amateur Boxing club in a bout against Easington.

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Media students go to Whitby Goth Weekend

October 2023

Media Studies students in Years 11, 12 and 13 have enjoyed a trip to Whitby Goth Weekend to see the array of creative costumes worn by visitors to the event.

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Hot Chocolate Rewards get spooky!

October 2023

Our last week of term was an extremely busy one for awards ceremonies, with Hot Chocolate Rewards events held for students in Years 7, 8 and 9.

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Ella wins the latest Amazon Fire Competition

October 2023

Year 8 student, Ella L, pictured here, is the winner of the Autumn Term 1 Library Reading Competition. She takes home a brand new Amazon Fire HD tablet.

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Q & A with Author, Kalynn Bayron

October 2023

Year 7 students have taken part in a virtual Q&A session with the New York Times bestselling author, Kalynn Bayron, author of the popular fantasy novels, Cinderella is Dead and The Poison Heart.

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Class Charts rewards shop is a huge success

October 2023

In September we launched the new Class Charts Charts Rewards Shop and it has proved to be a huge success as students exchange their points for items of stationery or sweet treats.

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Year 8s visit The Faith Museum

October 2023

Art students in Year 8 have enjoyed a visit to The Faith Museum, the latest attraction at Auckland Castle.