On Thursday 19th December, our Pipe Band members visited Brooke House Health and Wellbeing Centre at Colebrook Estate to play for Volunteers and guests. They received a very warm welcome and following some piping and drumming in the cold, were well catered for with refreshments and a Christmas sing-a-long, when some of our Choir membersRead more
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In keeping with annual tradition, it was fantastic to welcome back so many of last year’s leavers this morning for coffee and festive treats and to collect their year books and A2 Certificates.Read more
In readiness for Y12 – 14 Mocks in January 2025. Please find below timetables for A2, AS and GCSE Mock examinations. A2 & AS Mock Examination Timetable January 2025 Yr12 GCSE Mock Examination Timetable January 2025 Read more
Click on the link below to read the latest Christmas Addition of ‘Wilde about Words‘. Wilde about words – Christmas 2024Read more
A few photos and live recordings from our two fantastic Carol Services held at St Macartin’s Cathedral this week. To listen to audio clips please visit the school website post at https://enniskillenroyalgs.com/a-service-of-carols-and-nine-lessons-2/ O Come all ye Faithful (V3) https://enniskillenroyalgs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/O-Come-All-Ye-Faithful-24-final-verse.m4a Do You Hear What I Hear https://enniskillenroyalgs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Do-you-hear-what-I-hear-Junior-Choir.m4a The Boars Head https://enniskillenroyalgs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/The-Boars-Head-24.m4a Silent Night ( V2&3) https://enniskillenroyalgs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Silent-Night-verses-23.m4aRead more
Year 14 Technology & Design pupils took some time away from the books and coursework today to visit ENCIRC Glass Factory in Derrylin. We received a very warm welcome and were given a full tour of the factory where we could see first hand the production of Glass bottles from raw materials to finished product.Read more
We are fast approaching the last day of term Friday 20th December. Friday will be a half day finishing at 12pm. Pupils should attend school in normal school uniform but feel free to accessories with festive jumpers and hats etc.. The morning will be an extended tutor period/year group activities and pupils will dismissed fromRead more
Congratulations to Yr12 pupils Grace Bracken and Jessica Kingston who represented Ulster U18 ton Monday evening, beating a strong North Leinster side 15-10 in Dundalk. Jessica had the honour of captaining the side and both girls did the school proud.Read more
At the beginning of December, we escaped the wind and rain as Mrs McDowell’s latest highly successful Senior Drama Production transported us to sunny Brighton in 1963 to meet Francis Henshall and the other small-time gangsters of Richard Bean’s hit West End play, ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ staged against the captivating backdrop of Jon Kelly’sRead more
Mixed results this morning with the Medallions unfortunately losing their Shield game away to Larne after a long bus trip. 1sts won 45-7 Meds lost 26-7 U14s lost 38-12 U13s won 40-0 Man of the match in the 1st XV game was Year 12 prop Paul Curry who was exceptional in the tight and loose,Read more
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Jack Benji Rutledge
Year I Left ERGS: 2018
A Level Subjects Studied:
Business Studies
Physical Education
Biology
After leaving ERGS in 2018, I began studying Business Management at Ulster University in Jordanstown while also working part-time at ‘The Midway Stores’ in Letterbreen.
I started university in 2018 and thoroughly enjoyed the experience - perhaps a little too much at times! However, like many people, my plans were interrupted in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wanting to give back during such a difficult period, I spent a year working at the COVID Centre in Enniskillen. This role allowed me to develop valuable interpersonal skills including teamwork, empathy, communication, and swabbing!
The following year, I returned to my studies with renewed focus and graduated with an honours degree in Business Management.
For the past two years, I have been completing my accountancy exams and am proud to say that I am now fully qualified and no longer a trainee!
Alongside my academic and professional journey, rugby has remained a huge part of my life. I am a proud member of Enniskillen Rugby Club and recently played a key role as “pack leader” in helping the club achieve promotion to the All-Ireland League (AIL) for the first time in its history. I was also shortlisted for the club’s “Man of Steel” award for three consecutive years.
I strongly believe in giving back to the club that has given me so much, and I currently coach the Enniskillen Rugby Club Under-16 side.
I am very grateful to ERGS for helping develop both my passion for rugby and the academic foundations that have supported my career journey.
Lin Ruo Zhang’s excellence in Mandarin was recognised at South-West College’s Celebration of Success event on Friday 12th June.
Lin Ruo Zhang received the award for HSK4 MANDARIN CHINESE. Lin was nominated by her tutor, Ms Ping Wang who cited: “Lin demonstrates excellent independent learning skills and a high level of commitment to her studies. Lin is polite, respectful and approaches tasks with diligence and responsibility - her outstanding attitude, consistent effort and exceptional academic performance make her the ideal candidate for an Excellence Award”.
Jack Kennedy
Class of 2020
Subjects studied at A’ Level: Maths, Geography, Technology & Design, and BTEC Engineering (South West College)
Post School Pathway: MEng Civil Engineering, Newcastle University, including an industrial placement year with GRAHAM Construction
Current Role: Graduate Civil Engineer, GRAHAM Construction
After leaving ERGS in 2020, I moved to Newcastle to study Civil Engineering at Newcastle University. During my degree, I completed a placement year with GRAHAM Construction, where I had the opportunity to work on the Leith Outer Berth project in Scotland. The £50 million project forms part of Scotland’s largest renewable energy hub, supporting the development of offshore wind energy. It was my first experience of working on a project of that scale and gave me a real appreciation for the role civil engineers play in delivering major infrastructure projects.
Following my placement year, I returned to Newcastle to complete my degree before going on to study for a Master’s in Civil Engineering. The combination of university life and practical experience helped confirm that engineering was the career path I wanted to follow.
University wasn’t all lectures and assignments, though. I was a member of Newcastle University Boat Club and had the privilege of competing at the Henley Royal Regatta, which was undoubtedly one of the highlights of my time there. After rowing, I took up rugby again during the 2023/24 season, having also played throughout my time at school. Balancing sport alongside school and university taught me a lot about managing my time and making the most of the opportunities available. More recently, I have developed a passion for endurance sport and, in 2025, completed Ironman Copenhagen, as well as taking part in several other Ironman events.
After graduating, I returned to GRAHAM Construction as a Graduate Civil Engineer and am currently based in Dundee, working on another offshore wind project. It’s been great to return to a company that played such an important role in my development during my placement year and to continue building my career in an industry that is contributing to the future of renewable energy.
Looking back, my time at both Portora Royal School and ERGS helped shape the person I am today. The support and encouragement I received from teachers gave me the confidence to pursue opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Whether it was through academics, sport or extracurricular activities, school taught me the importance of working hard, getting involved and being willing to step outside my comfort zone.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned since leaving school, it’s that you don’t have to have everything figured out straight away. Being open to new experiences has led me to opportunities I never would have imagined when I was sitting in the classrooms at Portora and ERGS. From moving away from home and competing at Henley to completing an Ironman and working on major engineering projects, it’s been an exciting journey so far, and I’m looking forward to seeing where it takes me next.