ERGS Senior SU pictured with Ken Ham @ ‘Answers in Genesis’ conference in Belfast on Monday night.Read more
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A super win for our 1st XV this morning defeating Coleraine in their first Schools’ Cup group game. 1st XV won 38-22 against Coleraine 2nd XV won 47-15 against Coleraine U14s lost 15-12 against Virginia No man of the match this morning as it was a team effort and all 23 played an important partRead more
Miss Wynne and 8 Group1 were getting into the Halloween spirit by creating an array of chocolate apples in Home Economics today. A perfect Autumnal treat!Read more
Yr9 pupil Matthew Brownlee travelled to Glasgow last Friday to compete in the World Championship Solo Pipe Band Drumming competition, held at Glasgow Caledonia University. We were delighted to hear that he placed 4th in the Juvenile Section 3, U14 MSR Category. A huge Congratulations from all at ERGs Mathew!!Read more
On Friday 18th the 2nd XI and U14s travelled to Fivemiletown for two competitive games. The 2nd XI drew 2-2 with both goals from Annabelle McKenzie, whilst the U14s came home with a 2-0 victory, both goals complements of Eva Gibson.Read more
We are very proud of our three Ulster U18 Club players who received their jerseys yesterday evening. Sam Clarke, Jake Irwin and George Gamble will all be looking to make a big impact with school this season as we begin our Schools’ Cup campaign next Saturday playing Coleraine Grammar at home!Read more
Tough games this morning against both Portadown College and Killicomaine Junior High. Seniors succumbed to very well drilled Portadown sides at 1sts and 2nds with the Medallions battling to get a tough away win. Team of the day was the U13 side who with a dozen injuries and unavailabilities still managed a resounding victory overRead more
On Tuesday 1st October 2024, some of our Year 13 and 14 pupils took part in the UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge. This challenge encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought, and fluency in using basic mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems. The following pupils achieved Gold certificates which was excellent: Ronan Houston (also Best in Year 14 and inRead more
A super afternoon of rugby today as our Year 8 boys endured torrential rainfall in matches against Omagh Academy. 42 boys made up three teams each playing very evenly contested games. The A team played out a fierce encounter against a very physical Omagh side with the referee struggling to keep score and both teamsRead more
We entered two Senior Girls teams (U18) into the blitz to get girls as much game time as possible. The Red team beat Omagh 5-0, Devenish 4-1 and Mount Lordes 3-1. The Blue team beat Omagh 5-0 and Devenish 3-0 whilst drawing 2-2 with Mount Lordes. Finally the Reds and Blues faced each other withRead 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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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.