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With the points from last week’s Scrabble House Quiz and Cuilcagh Boardwalk challenge now included in the totals, Cuilcagh are maintaining a good lead over Trien whilst Belmore maintain their third position just ahead of Benaughlin. We await the points from the PE Department’s ‘Keepy Upies Challenge’ and the look forward to the Yr8 Toilet RollRead more
As we end week three of Lockdown 2 and await clarity on how long it is due to last…the good news is that the learning is still going strong and pupils across the school continue to submit some outstanding work demonstrating commendable effort and enthusiasm– Well done everyone!! Year 8D & 8E displayed lots ofRead more
Get your toilet roll at the ready! This event will be running on Year 8 Google classroom from Friday 29th Jan to Friday 5th Feb. Consisting of mini challenges to keep you active during lockdown. Excited to see everybody’s attempts and scores, you’ll even score points for your school house and maybe even a prize…Read more
House Quiz No 7 – Can you name it? Christmas holidays/gifts are synonymous with board games, so the first House Quiz of 2021 is based on Scrabble. Please click on following link: Can you name it? – House Quiz If you do not know what House you are in, please email hmcelmurray025@c2kni.net Answers must beRead more
If you are a Year 11 parent and received a letter from the Child Health System School Nursing Service – Vaccination letter – in December 2020 Please can you return this to the Lough Shore Site ASAP Read more
A huge congratulations to two past pupils Rose Connolly (2018) and Andrew Irwin (Old Portoran 2012) who have been awarded the Young Musicians’ Platform Award, supported by National Lottery funding through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and BBC Northern Ireland. http://artscouncil-ni.org/news/six-exceptional-young-musicians-awarded-the-young-musicians-platform-awardRead more
It has been a very busy start to the Spring Term at ERGS as we all get used to another period online blended learning. Despite the isolation, it has been brilliant to see so much positive engagement in virtual learning ,and to celebrate the efforts of the pupils, staff and parents, here are just a fewRead more
We have noticed that some pupils are missing live streamed lessons and a few deadlines due to not being aware of them. Through conversations with pupils and parents, this seems to be because they are only checking the Assignment To-do-lists and not their individual classroom streams. It is advised that pupils should check both ofRead more
Rowing’s Derek Holland will receive nationwide recognition for his dedicated work with Enniskillen Royal Boat Club this week, as he has been awarded the Fermanagh award at the virtual 2020 Federation of Irish Sport Volunteers in Sport awards, proudly supported by EBS Mortgage Masters. Mr Holland works full time as a teacher at Enniskillen RoyalRead 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.