Fundraising for worthy causes is an important part of life at King James I Academy and the school organises a host of events and activities throughout the year to show young people that they can make a real difference in their community and the wider world. For 2020, the Academy has launched their most ambitious project yet – The £10,000 Charity Challenge.
The aim is to raise a total of £10,000 for a variety of charities, both local and national, between January 2020 and January 2021.
Each half term, year groups from 7-11 will be allocated a different charity and their fundraising efforts will be donated at the end of the time period with the school totaliser keeping track of their year group efforts and their contribution towards fulfilling the overall Academy goal. Over the next year King James will be supporting the British Heart Foundation, Stray Aid Local Animal Rescue, Butterwick Hospice, West Auckland Food Bank and The Offside Trust – Safeguarding Children in Sport. Local businesses or members of the community who would like to make a donation can contact Main Reception at King James.
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Year 11 Head Boy, Adam Hughes and Head Girl, Freya Dhiman helped to officially launch the project.
