As we begin a new term we take this opportunity to highlight with our school community our current COVID 19 pupil Protocols. Please find below a copy of these pupil protocols which the Senior Leadership Team are highlighting with our Year Groups in their hubs today. Tutors will also be reinforcing the key messages inRead more
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Happy New Year from Parentline NI! Just a reminder that Parentline are offering FREE Parent/Carer workshops this January so why not kick off 2022 with a Bounce? There are two programmes running virtually in January 2022 (via Zoom) . First starting Monday 10th January, for 6 consecutive Monday evenings 8-9pm . Second beginning Thursday 13th January for 6 consecutiveRead more
Great news! The ever popular Thursday chess club at Cooper Crescent library is now open to years 8,9 and 10. Come along and learn to play one of the oldest board games in the world, or brush up on your game and learn some new moves and tactics! Join us at Cooper Crescent library ThursdaysRead more
Congratulations to Thomas Kerr who recently won the Yara Student Bursary for an essay on ‘Multi-species swards on Northern Ireland farms – fad or future? Thomas is a former pupil of Enniskillen Royal Grammar School, and he is currently studying for a BSc (Hons) in Sustainable Agriculture with Agri-Business and Land Management Pathways at CAFRE,Read more
In the absence of the our usual Carol Service held annually at St Macartans Cathedral, we made the decision once again to put together a Virtual Service for December 2021. This year’s service incorporates new readings by pupils and staff and festive favourites performed (socially distanced of course) by our 6th Form Wind Band members.Read more
After a busy term we have finally reached the Christmas Holdiays and the house points for Septemeber to December have been collated to reveal the mid-year results. After 19 house competition results including Year 8 Rugby, Netball, Basketball, Year 8 Rowing, Book Buzz, Kids Lit Quiz, Foodbank Hampers and PHEAB credits for each month; currentlyRead more
The first face-to-face meeting of School Council took place on Tuesday 21st December at 11.15am in the Dining Hall on CC Site. This was the first time that School Council had come together in a non-virtual forum since December 2019 and the meeting looked very different to this time two years ago as pupils wereRead more
It was a long season of only training for the Senior Girls ERGS rugby team so far, but when an opportunity of a game came about, even against a really strong Erne Integrated Team, the girls were all very keen to get stuck in. The large squad of 23 girls was a credit to theRead more
On Thursday 16th December, a ‘Perform with Confidence’ Vocal Workshop was held on the Cooper Crescent site over the lunchtime periods. Pupils who have started taking Singing lessons this term with Mr David Robertson participated, where they got a chance to meet with other singing students and develop specific team-working skills designed to enhance trustRead more
Year 11 Food and Nutrition students have been busy over the last number of weeks participating in a Food Styling task. All three classes displayed a fantastic array of skills and the ‘proof is certainly in the pudding’!! Let’s hope these classic dishes feature many a table over the festive period. Well done to allRead more
Enniskillen Royal Grammar School is a new academically selective voluntary grammar school that opened on 1 September 2016.
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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.