Courses were run at the school at all times of the day but most were in the evenings and weekends so that pupils could also work in the local furniture trade. As such, we put together this virtual open event. Soon after the Schools of Science and Art opened the Frogmoor building, it became clear it was too small and a new site was discussed. Years 11, 12 and 13: we look forward to seeing you tomorrow! The lockers were designed in 1919 by Mr Shaw Wilson, head of the wood carving department and created by wounded soldiers who had returned from the war. [15] Construction work was underway as of October 2013,[16] and was in use by late January 2014. John Hampden Grammar School is a boys’ grammar school, serving the town of High Wycombe and the surrounding rural area. In 2002, funding from the Wolfson Foundation allowed a new language teaching facility and science laboratory to be opened.[9]. In 2008, it featured in a BBC Radio 4 programme about the 11+ examination and social selection. Mr Nokes retired after 16 years in service in July 2016, replaced by Miss Tracey Hartley in September 2016, the school's first female headteacher. 2nd-5th November 2020 — 11+ Exam date for out of county applicants. Mr Barnes and the Maths Department are getting very excited about their move to the new build in September! More recent developments gave the school a new façade in September 1995 and the following January work was completed on a sixth-form block to provide specialist teaching rooms, private study rooms, a common room and a new library. John Hampden Grammar School (known colloquially as "JHGS") is a selective state boys' grammar school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. It is named after the local Member of Parliament and English Civil War commander John Hampden. They will need character, spirit, resilience. Period open for: Monday-Friday : Access description Sports Club / Community Association; Opening time: 17:00: Closing time: 22:00: Period open for: Monday-Friday : Access description Sports Club / Community Association; Opening time: 09:00: Closing time: 21:00: Period open for: Weekend They will need to lead, to inspire, to take responsibility. Rome2rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP21 7RP. John Hampden Grammar School (JHGS) Marlow Hill High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 1SZ. [11] After the explosion the school raised money for the caretaker in his recovery by means of a Mufti Day where pupils came to school in their own clothes as opposed to the standard uniform. "[8], The name was changed to John Hampden School in 1970 and John Hampden Grammar School in 1984. John Hampden Grammar School (Buckinghamshire) URN: 136771 ... the terms of the Open Government Licence v3.0 except where otherwise stated. Looking forward to welcoming students from Years 11 to 13 back into school tomorrow for their first tests. Inscribed on the cornice are the words "They counted not their lives dear unto themselves. The school offers 19 different sports from football, hockey and rugby through to squash and Rock-it-Ball. 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In 1915 the Royal Grammar School moved to new buildings on Amersham Hill and it was suggested that the school (now usually referred to as Chepping Wycombe Science and Art Schools and Technical Institute) moved into the now vacated buildings in Easton Street (also designed by Arthur Vernon).