ERBC had a hugely successful Fours Head of the River on Saturday with 55 Women’s crews competing in Race 1 in the morning and 76 Men’s crews racing Race 2 in the afternoon. ERBC’s girls had great success with Junior 16 4X+ Zara Welsh, Naomi Robinson, Hannah Armstrong, Rhea Cartin McCloskey and Jessica Thompson (cox)Read more
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Throughout their educational journey at Enniskillen Royal Grammar School, we aim to help all our pupils to explore, develop, and shape their futures in order to find and take their place in local, regional, national and global communities. This weekly publication allows parents/guardians to stay informed on education pathways, work experience opportunities, apprenticeships, emerging careersRead more
Results from yesterday morning’s fixture with Strabane College 1sts 2-2 (Leah Irwin x2) U14 0-0 U13 1-1 (Ellie Grace Connell)Read more
The year 8s competed in the annual Fermanagh and Western FA 5-a-side blitz at the Lakeland Forum. They won all six of their group games, then defeated a very strong Devenish 2-0 in the semi final. The final v St Michaels was close and the boys went 1-0 down to a well taken penalty. ERGSRead more
The first round of the Northern Ireland Schools Debating Competition got underway this week with the motion: This House believes that the voting age in all local and UK elections should be reduced to 16. The ERGS Proposition team of Annie Fowler (Year 13) and Luchia McCusker (Year 12) were the winners of the firstRead more
Throughout their educational journey at Enniskillen Royal Grammar School, we aim to help all our pupils to explore, develop, and shape their futures in order to find and take their place in local, regional, national and global communities. This weekly publication allows parents/guardians to stay informed on education pathways, work experience opportunities, apprenticeships, emerging careersRead more
Every November schools throughout the United Kingdom take part in Anti-Bullying Week. This is an opportunity to spotlight bullying and consider the steps we can take together to stop it. Anti-Bullying Week 2024 is this week, Monday 11th – Friday 15th November, with the theme being Choose Respect. In school, we will be marking Anti-BullyingRead more
Saturday was the first time that we had a finger-numbing chill in the weather. Overcast and a mistiness in the air, but not too bad for jumping. The 85cm team comprising Tess Wallace, Sophie Johnston, Imogen Heap and Emma McCaldin were team 8 of 13 into the Arena this morning. Tess and Rusty led offRead more
On the morning of Friday 8th November, we held our Remembrance Services in school, honouring the men and women who have sacrificed themselves in service to our country. We welcomed guests from our partner schools in the Fermanagh Learning Community and from the wider Community to our Senior Remembrance Event attended by our Sixth FormRead more
A group of Yr13 & Yr14 Sports Science students enjoyed an initiative called ‘A Game of 3 Halves’ jointly run by the IFA, Ulster GAA & Ulster Rugby, hosted by Devenish College this afternoon. The students not only took part in practical taster sessions of each sport but also undertook mock interview practice around possibleRead more
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Name: Jonathan McBride
Year I left ERGS: 2023
A’ Level Subjects: Digital Technology, Moving Image Arts, Performing Arts (Stage Management), German (AS Level)
Post School Pathway: Studying BA Broadcast Production at Queen’s University Belfast
Current Role: Broadcast Engineer at Bauer Media Audio NI (owners of Cool FM, Downtown Radio and Downtown Country) – based in Belfast
Since coming to university, I have been involved in just about everything media-based. I stage managed and assistant directed a 10-night run of Shrek: The Musical in the Ardhowen Theatre, alongside doing sound and lighting for multiple smaller plays in QUB with the Players’ Society.
My passion soon switched to radio, however, with me joining Queen’s Radio (Northern Ireland’s only student radio station) in my second week of university. I spent two years as Head of Programming and Scheduling, alongside spending many months as Head of Technology and Head of Online, and I have served as Station Manager for the past year.
I also took to the mic, hosting my own show on Belfast community station Blast106, four nights a week over 10 months. My degree has given me the opportunity to create stories and report on everything from red squirrels to small-batch coffee roasting and the decline of high streets in Northern Ireland.
I have been working closely with U105 Radio for the past year, acting as an engineer in the office and at events and outside broadcasts such as the Balmoral Show and Belfast Children’s Festival, getting to meet so many people and having a ball!
I have also had the opportunity to attend many conferences across the UK and Ireland, where I have met industry professionals and like-minded students who are now friends. Through a contact I made at one of these conferences, I somehow ended up securing a full-time post as a Broadcast Engineer with Downtown Radio.
Naturally, this journey all started at ERGS, where I was able to build my confidence, interpersonal skills and teamwork skills, all of which have been key in my journey. My sincere thanks go to the wonderful staff and support at ERGS for setting me up so well as I head into the industry!
Young Artists Summer Showcase
Congratulations to Emily Scott Yr 9, whose artwork Self Portrait has been selected for the prestigious Royal Academy of Arts Young Artists’ Summer Show 2026 online exhibition.
This is a fantastic achievement, showcasing Emily’s creativity and technical skill on a national platform. The exhibition, run by the Royal Academy of Arts, celebrates the very best in young artistic talent, and we are delighted to see her work recognised in this way.
Success for ERGS Pupils at the Art Section of Fermanagh Feis
Congratulations to our talented ERGS pupils who achieved outstanding success in the Art section of this year’s Fermanagh Feis.
Our Year 8 pupils achieved a clean sweep, securing 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, along with a Highly Commended award.
1st place: Fatimah Al Zahra for “Extra Terrestrial”
2nd place: Josh Abe Jins for “Extra Terrestrials”
3rd place: Nicole Stickland for “Spaceman”
Highly Commended: Daniel Taylor for “Event Horizon”
Success continued across other year groups.
In Year 10, Leile Laporionak achieved 1st place in the Art section for “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
In Year 9,
2nd place: Keira Salcedo for “Nightlife”
3rd place: Lily Gallagher for “Moths Under a Lamppost”
Congratulations to all our fabulous artists who won awards, and to those who submitted fantastic entries. We are incredibly proud of the creativity, effort and dedication shown by all our pupils.