As well as attending the UCAS Exhibition in Belfast on 26 and 27 February, The Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology will be hosting our very own Open Evening event for any prospective students and their family to come and find out more about this unique degree apprenticeship programme. Please would you forward this messageRead more
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The annual SU Formal took place in Corick House on the evening of Thursday 13 February. Schools represented along with ERGS were Castlederg High, Devenish College, Dungannon Royal, Fivemiletown College and Omagh Academy. Pupils enjoyed a lovely meal and then danced the night away to music by local band, “Dusk to Dawn”. A great nightRead more
Congratulations to our A Level German students who emerged victorious at the Northern Ireland A Level German Debating competition held at Queen’s University on Friday 14th February, run by NICILT. Our team was captained by Year 14 Ronan Lunny, who studies German at ERGS through the FLC, and his fellow team members were Year 13Read more
On Friday 14th February, the Year 10 Netball team headed off for their Annual Netball Blitz – kindly hosted this year at Erne Integrated College in their new Sportshall. This year, three of the four schools also brought a second team, so we were able to hold a 2ndLeague as well The matches were longRead more
Despite the imminent threat of Storm Dennis, the 22 man 3rdXV travelled to Wallace this morning to compete in their Shield Quarter Final. A period of hibernation in a very comfy bus up the road, resulted in a slow start that saw them go down by 19 points in the first 14 minutes. However afterRead more
Thursday the 6th of February saw our formidable debaters compete in the annual Royal Schools Debate, which was held by Royal and Prior, in Raphoe. Representing ERGS were Tomás Roma and Luca Quinn in team 1, with Adrianna Hurst and Arron O’Donnell in team 2, all of whom were proudly encourage by their loyal supportersRead more
Career Shapers Two or three intensive, but great fun, days of discovery. If you’re excited by the many possibilities on offer at Deloitte, this is an ideal taster. You will discover what you could be doing if you joined our Apprenticeship programme. Learn how to step up into leadership, immerse yourself in case study action,Read more
With a break in the 2020 6 Nations this weekend, why not get you ‘rugby fix’ with a trip to North Belfast or Lisburn to support the ERGS boys in their Medallion Plate Quarter Final or the 3rdXV Shield Quarter Final. All support welcome!! Read more
Nominations are now invited for the Occupational Therapy as a career workshop: Years 13 students Tuesday 10th March 9.30 – 12.30pm (registration 9.15am) OT Department, SW Acute Hospital Closing date for nominations is 12noon on Monday 3rd March. Late nominations will not be considered. If you are interested please contact Mr Dempster ASAP.Read more
Earlier today three Y14 Government & Politics students, Cian Brady, Marc Hennessy, and Andrew Moore, took part in the British Council NI’s Mock Council of the European Union debate in Belfast City Hall, alongside pupils from all over N. Ireland. The ERGS pupils had the task of representing Ireland in the chamber. The Mock EURead more
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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.