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Following the success of the U13 squad the U14's also defeated RGS in the 1/4 final of the County Cup. Batting first the RGS, playing at home, scored 95 for 7 in the allotted 25 overs being effectively contained by the JHGS attack led by Joe Ruler (3 wickets for 9 runs off 5 overs) and Umamahesh Saivickneish (2 wickets for 5 runs off 4 overs. The JHGS batsmen rose to the challenge and reached 95 rums in 22 overs with 3 wickets remaining. Particularly impressive performances came from Matt Brown (43 runs) and Charlie Olley (27 runs). The team will play Royal Latin School away in the semi-final.

In a devastating display of attacking cricket the Year 8 team, coached by Mr Rogers and Mr Grout, defeated local school RGS in the County Cup quarter-final. Winning the toss and choosing to bat the RGS side achieved 38 runs all out. JHGS captain Josh Triggs took 6 wickets in an aggressive spell of four overs without conceding a run. Sean Roche led the JHGS response and the runs were achieved in 8 overs (12 remaining) for the loss of only one wicket. The team will now play Dr Challoner’s GS for a place in the final.

Tuesday 24th April saw the first ever FA Cup Festival sponsored by E.ON with schools from all over England taking part. Berks & Bucks FA held two festivals to celebrate the achievements of those schools who have been awarded Charter Standard status. Over 250 players participated in the festival and the standard of football on show was fantastic. There were five competitions running as part of the memorable day; two for year 5&6 boys, two for year 5&6 girls, and year 7&8 boys. The winners of the two festivals were; (Berks) Harmanswater (5&6 boys), St Francis (5&6 girls) and John Hampden (7&8 boys). (Bucks) Stanton (5&6 girls) Long Meadow (5&6 boys). Congratulations to all that took part and we look forward to making the festival as successful next year. All schools entering the 2008 FA Cup Festival day must be Charter Standard. For more information on the Charter Standard scheme and other FA initiatives, please contact Freya.coombe@berks-bucksfa.com. Go to our photo gallery for a picture of our team.

In a tightly fought competition the U13 tennis squad defeated RGS 5-4 in the County Cup league match. This places JHGS at the top of the table having won two from two games.

Trewimage are the photographers that will be taking images for the sixth form Leavers Ball which is being held at the Bell House on 6 July. For more information on Trewimage, go to www.trewimage.co.uk.

For the third year in succession the Art Department has been awarded 'Best State School Department' by the Good Schools Guide. A well derserved accolade which recognizes the established excellence of the department and a fitting tribute to staff and students.

We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Sharon Cromie as Deputy Headteacher with effect from September 2007. Mrs Cromie succeeds Mr Philip Wayne who is moving to become Headmaster at Chesham High School. Mr Wayne has made a major impact at JHGS and our loss will certainly be Chesham's gain. We wish him every success. Mrs Cromie is currently Assistant Head at Wycombe High School following a highly successful career in business and education. A law graduate she has worked in management consultancy and in further education as well as the secondary sector. We are very much looking forward to Sharon joining the school and helping to lead us in achieving our aims.

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John Hampden Team: Tom Pike, Tayo Webb, Francis Voss, Tom Whale. Runners Up ‘Best Overall Mission Completion’ - £250 + trophy Runners up ‘Best Design and Construction’ - £125 + trophy Runners up ‘Best PowerPoint Presentation’ - £125 + trophy The John Hampden team were one of only 25 from a large entry to qualify for the finals by breaking a coded message and submitting a design drawing for a vehicle to recover a “crashed satellite” on land and deliver it to a rescue vessel at sea. The team had to design and build a radio-controlled model amphibious vehicle which, in the final on 29th March, could navigate through a series of islands then drive out of the water onto land to collect a squash ball. It then had to return to the water to complete the mission. The boys practised on the school pond for several weeks to hone their skills. In the final the vehicle and drivers performed extremely well and were only pipped for the first prize by a few seconds. Pictures can be found in the photo galleries