This year, as part of GCSE English Literature, Mr Graham, Lead Practitioner for English, arranged a visit from the award-winning theatre company, Box Clever, which is dedicated to the creation of contemporary theatre for young people.

Six girls have enjoyed an overnight trip to London to watch tennis at Wimbledon. They were accompanied by PE staff, Mrs Crowther and Mrs O’Connor, and chosen to attend as a reward for their achievement in PE throughout the academic year.

Each year, our Year 12 students take part in Work Experience Week, with placements in a wide range of sectors.

In Performing Arts, students in Years 12 and 13 have deconstructed the popular musical stage show and film, Little Shop of Horrors, as part of their combined arts production.

12 year old Keanna C, a student at King James I Academy in Bishop Auckland, has returned from Italy with a gold medal and a world title following her victory at the Muay Thai World Championships.

30 students in Year 9 have returned from a five-day trip to Normandy in France with Academy Librarian, Mr Wheatley, our Director of Learning for Languages, Miss Stephenson and History Teacher, Miss Broadbent. The trip combined opportunities for students to develop their language skills with learning about French culture and World War II history.

Year 7 Religious Studies students have attended the Bible Times Exhibition at the Wear Valley Christian Centre. This annual event is hosted by Reverend Bob Woods.

Bishop Auckland Town Council’s Youth Awards is designed to give recognition to outstanding young people in Bishop Auckland. This year, we are proud to announce that our students won four awards!

King James I Community has one main aim this upcoming season - to empower the clubs, groups and businesses that they work with.

The growth of generative AI tools like ChatGPT has opened up exciting new opportunities for young learners. Used wisely, AI can be a powerful ally in boosting creativity, learning and problem-solving skills. However, without proper guidance, young people may stumble into challenges including inaccurate information, data security risks, and a growing reliance on AI over their own critical thinking.