It’s been a busy creative month for the Drama and Performing Arts Department. The Year 12, 13 and 14 enjoyed their first experience of live theatre since lockdown in March 2019, with a visit to the Ardhowen to see Burial of Thebes on 9th September. On 17th September the Year 14 took to the stageRead more
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The rivalry between these two proud, rugby schools dates back 150 years to the 1870s with not a great deal to separate them and the case remained the same at the Eisenhower Playing Fields on Saturday. Enniskillen took full advantage of the visitors travel fatigue in the early part of the game before Armagh warmedRead more
Last week in school we gave out over 460 disposable face masks to pupils who had “forgotten their mask”. Face masks in school remain a feature of our daily lives as we live with COVID-19; in the interests of the environment and costs can we please encourage all pupils to bring washable/reusable face masks toRead more
Our Careers Department has just launched a NEW Weekly CEIAG Bulletin. Throughout their educational journey at Enniskillen Royal Grammar School, we aim to help all our pupils to explore, develop, and shape their futures in order to find and take their place in local, regional, national and global communities. This weekly publication will allow parents/guardians toRead more
The U13 squad prepared well in training this week with a big emphasis on improving their rucking . Straight from the kick off the forwards looked to make the hard yards and produced good quick ball for the half backs Hinchliffe and Beddard to boss the game. ‘Man of the match’ Gould distributed superbly toRead more
Congratulations to all of our Year 8 pupils who today received certificates on completion of the Young Enterprise Northern Ireland ‘Step Up’ Programme. Thank you to Fionnuala and Rebecca for facilitating this fun and engaging event. The Step Up Programme provided an opportunity for our students to develop skills and positive attitudes as they haveRead more
Today Mrs Johnston-Cobain and Mrs O’Donohue tookYear 14 Art pupils to visit the exhibition’Enlighten’ at Hambly Hambly gallery to view a wide range of art works by world-class leading contemporary Artists. We thoroughly enjoyed an ‘enlightening tour’ where Ciara Hambly gave pupils insight into the artists thoughts and processes. This was an excellent opportunity andRead more
Cross country training starts on Monday 27th September after school at the Lough Shore site running track for all year groups. Training will be from 4pm till 5pm each week and junior pupils will need to make their way to the LS site after school. An extra curricular bus service is available but pupils also have timeRead more
We are pleased to let you know that Junior Games (8,9 and 10) buses are now up and running to transfer junior boys and rowers across from CC to LS starting tomorrow Thursday 23rd Sept with Year 9. Year 8 will be bused across for Games on a Friday and those staying for after schoolRead more
Our Careers Department has just launched a NEW Weekly CEIAG Bulletin. Throughout their educational journey at Enniskillen Royal Grammar School, we aim to help all our pupils to explore, develop, and shape their futures in order to find and take their place in local, regional, national and global communities. This weekly publication will allow parents/guardians toRead more
Enniskillen Royal Grammar School is a new academically selective voluntary grammar school that opened on 1 September 2016.
Enniskillen Royal Grammar School is co-educational and non-denominational.
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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.