Thursday 2nd February Year 13 and Year 14 Performing Arts students went to Sligo Omiplex to see the National Theatre Live screening of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus. ‘Yet from the ordinary he created Legends’Read more
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Two very narrow 1-0 loses against strong Castlederg sides. This was the last match of the season for the u13s who finish the season in a strong position. The u14s finish the season in a weeks time with a match against Omagh High School. A great day out with two excellent teams!Read more
It was fantastic to meet all the P7 pupils and their parents as they visited both school sites last night and got a feel for what it’s like to be a pupil at Enniskillen Royal Grammar School. To view a gallery of some of our pupils in action as they showed off our new school communityRead more
Congratulations to yr8 pupil Sophia Williams who came first in the mini girls race with the team placing 2nd overall. Also congratulations to the junior boys and senior girls teams who both placed third in the team events. All 3 teams now qualify for the Ulster championships with Yr10 pupils Lucy Thompson also qualifing as anRead more
Good luck to our 1st XV squad this weekend as they take on Armagh Royal at Castle Lane in a bid to win their place in the quarter finals of the Ulster Schools Cup and hopefully gain revenge for Armagh’s defeat of the 2nd XV last weekend. http://www.impartialreporter.com/sport/15063508.ERGS_aiming_to_progress_in_Schools__Cup/Read more
We are looking forward to welcoming the Student Support Officer from the South West College to the Lough Shore site on Monday 6th February to speak with any pupils who may be thinking of studying at South West College, Enniskillen in the foreseable future. The presentation will take place in CR3 (Careers Room) starting atRead more
The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Queen’s are running a series of Interactive regional open days. The event nearest to us is: 24 February (10.30am – 2;30pm) Central Hall Lecture Room, South West College, Omagh. The event is targeted at pupils who are currently studying/likely to study STEM subjects at A Level inRead more
Whether you are in ordinary Maths lessons in Year 8 at ERGS or studying Further Maths in Year 14 in preparation for a mathematical course at university, being able to instantly call to mind your times tables is important. Take a look below at where you will need to know, for example, that 7 xRead more
P7 pupils and their parents are warmly invited to our OPEN EVENING Wednesday 1 February 2017 Tour 1 Commencing 6.00 pm Start Point for Tour 1 determined alphabetically by primary school names B – K start at Cooper Crescent Site (Ballinamallard – Killyhommon) L – Z start at Lough Shore Site (Lack – Tempo) Changeover atRead more
Congratulations to Yr11 pupil Zoe McCutheon on her award at Friday evening’s Impartial Sports Awards. Zoe won the ‘Star of the future award’. She will go on to achieve big things in rowing over the next 3 years. That’s for sure!Read 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.