This year on Saturday March 4th we will be celebrating both the 60th Erne Head of the River and acknowledging Mr. Robert Northridge on his MBE on the Lough Shore School campus of Enniskillen Royal Grammar School. Details regarding the evenings entertainment will be announced early next week. Save the date, It’s going to beRead more
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Iain kennedy looking after the new coxed four this morning and the winners of the christmas puds race receiving their prizes from Iain. Well done to everyone who took part and thank you again to Gaye Conway and the parents support group for supplying the refreshments. Another very successful annual event. Happy New Year!Read more
Ulster Schools 2ndXV Plate match. Last 16 11 January 2017 It was definitely a day for “up the jumper”, in old parlance. Cold, wet and windy. Foyle’s second fifteen have been improving all season and despite having beaten them twice, Enniskillen knew they had to be at the top of their game if they wantedRead more
‘Be the change -Unite for a better internet’. http://enniskillenroyalgs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/E-Safety-Film.m4v The video has been created, filmed and produced by our year 10 pupils as an entry to this year’s Education Authority E-Safety School Competition, in which schools are invited to submit a short video sharing their views on what young people should do to make their Internet experienceRead more
Enniskillen Royal GS 2ndXV 24 – Foyle & Londonderry College 0 Congratuations to the ERGS 2XV Rugby squad who beat Foyle and Londonderry College convincingly in this afternoon’s Ulster Schools 2nds Plate Tournament and now proceed to the quarter finals.Read more
Our thanks to the members of the Central Band of the RAF for an entertaining visit on Monday afternoon. The band are currently touring different schools in Northern Ireland and it was a privilege to be one of the first schools to host them and enjoy an excellent concert of familiar tunes and enviable talent.Read more
Pupils at Enniskillen Royal Grammar School achieved 4 silvers and 11 bronzes in this year’s UKMT Senior Maths Challenge. Over 82,000 pupils from across the UK returned scripts for the Senior Maths Challenge with the top 10% receiving a gold certificate, the next 20% silver and the next 30% bronze. Pictured above are silver winners,Read more
A huge thank you to the team from AMH who visited school on Friday the 6th January 2017 to deliver a hard-hitting and thought provoking workshop to our yr14 pupils. Action Mental Health (AMH) is a local charity which works to enhance the quality of life and the employability of people with mental health needs orRead more
On Saturday 7th January the hockey season continued as the U13s, U14s, 2nd XI and 1st XI travelled to Strabane for a morning of fixtures. Despite the 1sts and 2nds being depleted teams due to sickness they played on regardless and both were unlucky to lose 1-0. A special mention must to go to a number ofRead more
A tough start to the new term for the Enniskillen U13 side as they travelled to Portadown to play a return fixture against Killikomaine Junior High. From kick-off it was clear that the Killicomaine side wanted revenge for the defeat they suffered earlier in the season. Within the opening minutes their centre scored the firstRead 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.