Autumn is well and truly here and what better way to keep cosy on the touchline than to buy an ERGS Rugby Noggin hat to keep your head warm!! Noggin hats are available from Reception on both sites for £15 with a donation being made to Action Mental Health for every hat sold!!Read more
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Good day at the office for our teams today despite challenging weather conditions. 1st XV won 22-12 U16s won 26-0 Meds won 31-14 U14s lost 34-12 U13s won 43-19 Robbie McIlwrath was our Medallion Man of the Match and winner of the Between The Bridges, foodhall & deli voucher this week. Thanks to Beatty’s SparRead more
A 28 man U13 squad took to the pitch this weekend to face Banbridge Academy at home. The starting 15 went out strong with determined running and good movement of the ball into space allowing Mannix, Curry, Gould and McKenzie all to be rewarded with tries and a conversion by Mannix leaving the first halfRead more
For years 8, 9 and 13 and any new pupils to ERGS Sept 2021 Order forms are being distributed today should you wish to purchase photos from Lafayette which were taken on 15th September Please return all order forms completed and with payment to the school office on Monday 4th October 2021 Read more
87 rowers and some parents from ERBC took on a new challenge last weekend, to row continuously on ergs for 24 hours in one hour time slots. They started the Challenge on Friday evening at 19.00 and finished 782,907 metres later on Saturday evening. Some of the rowers got very competitive indeed and it wasRead more
Mandarin Chinese will not commence for at least 2-3 weeks as the Tutor has just arrived from China and now has to quarantine and go through ACCESS NI procedures. Pupils who need to contact their parents to let them know that they don’t need a lift home today, have been given permission to use theirRead more
European Day of Languages was celebrated in the Home Economics department over the last few days with Year 9 sampling a selection of breakfast foods eaten in France. Pupils were encouraged to practise their French conversational skills as they enjoyed their French breakfast.Read more
Meet the Russell Group Virtual Fair is taking place this Wednesday 29 September. Parents and students in Years 12, 13 and 14 can join the live event anytime between 12:00 – 19:00, where they can speak directly with all 24 members of the Russell Group. https://russellgroup.vfairs.com/Read more
Enniskillen Royal Grammar School is a new academically selective voluntary grammar school that opened on 1 September 2016.
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Hannah Shaw
I left ERGS in 2020 during the start of COVID - crazy times.
I studied Biology, Chemistry and Business Studies at A’ Level.
After ERGS, I joined Queen’s University Belfast to pursue a degree in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology. Between my second and third year, I undertook a placement year working as a Pharmaceutical Analyst for Almac in Craigavon. I finished my degree with First Class Honours and received two awards sponsored by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry for Best Research Project and Overall Distinction in Final Year Studies.
After finishing my degree, I applied for - and was awarded - a scholarship funded by the Department for the Economy to pursue a full-time research-based PhD. I started in 2024 and my project focuses on breast cancer research.
Outside of academia, I have supported my sister in growing her business, Enniskinn, which opened its second store in Enniskillen last week. We manufacture all of our products in Enniskillen and now have over 100 wholesalers across the world, mainly across the UK and Ireland. My Business Studies A’ Level with Mrs Donnelly has definitely been useful at times!
When I have the time, I enjoy sailing, with my most ambitious trip so far being an English Channel crossing from Southampton to La Rochelle in France. I obtained a Day Skipper licence for yachts up to 80ft and I’m hoping to complete a transatlantic crossing in the next few years. If I wasn’t any good at science, I would most definitely be a sailor!
National Schools Regatta Day 3
The rowers have arrived back home after finishing off a very successful weekend at Nat Schools for ERBC
The 2 First Eights were in action yesterday, with the girls coming 5th in the A Final and the Boys 6th in the B Final. Well done to both crews on their performances, we are so very proud of you all.
Thanks to our coaches and parents who travelled to Dorney to support the rowers over the weekend, it is very much appreciated.
Summary of the weekend’s great results
Girls Junior 14 Octo - National Schools Regatta Champions 🏆
Girls Champs Eight - A Final
Girls Champs Four - A Final
Boys Champs Eights - B Final
Boys Champs Four - B Final
Boys Junior 16 Eight - B Final
Congratulations to all 6 crews.
Henley is just around the corner, if you can make a donation, big or small to support our 2 crews at Henley they would really appreciate it. Thanks to everyone who has already donated
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Ruth Fannin
Year I left ERGS: 2019
A” Level subjects studied: Technology and Design, Mathematics and Business Studies (Spanish at AS Level)
Pathway after school: Started university in September 2019 whilst working part-time in my family business as Assistant Shop Manager
University attended: Queen’s University Belfast
Course studied: Business Management with Placement (4 years)
I started at Queen’s University Belfast in September 2019 and enjoyed a few months of a “normal” university experience before COVID-19 brought a sudden shift to online learning in March 2020.
During my time at university, I was awarded Top Business Management Student (2019/2020) and Top Student for History and Philosophy. I also completed the Degree Plus Award for Future Ready Skills in Management before graduating in 2023 with a First Class Honours degree.
After graduating, I was approached on LinkedIn about an opportunity that led to me joining the Oil Market Journal (OMJ) as Business Development Manager in Enniskillen in September 2023.
Although I have always lived at home in County Tyrone, I am very grateful for the opportunities I have had to travel with work, including visits to Dubai, Spain, Italy, Poland and Germany, as well as across the UK and Ireland.
Outside of work, I help out in my family business and volunteer both as a Girlguiding leader and as a youth club leader within my church. Through Girlguiding, I have also enjoyed incredible experiences, including spending a week as part of the crew on a Tall Ships yacht and, more recently, completing the Queen’s Guide Award — the highest award available within Girlguiding UK.
I am very grateful to both the Collegiate and Enniskillen Royal Grammar School for providing me with such a strong foundation and for encouraging the values of hard work, resilience and determination from an early age.