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On Thursday, 7th November, Year 11, 13, and 14 Art and Design students participated in a printmaking workshop led by Rosy Enis, a professional artist and printmaker from Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor. The workshop focused on dry point printing, an intaglio printmaking method that allowed students to explore creative expression through line, tone, andRead more
Our Year 12 Netball Squad attended their annual Blitz, this year hosted in the fabulous new gym at Devenish College. There were 7 schools in attendance giving a total of 6 matches each. Our girls played some excellent Netball throughout the tournament with all 12 players getting game time, a real team effort. Results wereRead more
Our Post-16 ‘Well-Being Days’ have made a lasting impact on all those who attended. On Monday, Year 13 pupils, and today, Year 14 pupils, participated in activities led by Cancer Focus, Core Kids, and Moodwatchers, all aimed at enhancing their physical and mental well-being. Jill from Cancer Focus delivered an impactful talk on cancer prevention,Read more
F041 – Disruption to bus route service on Friday 8th November 2024 (pm journey only)Read more
Year 11-14 Art pupils had a wonderful experience today at the Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition in the Ulster Museum. The visit included an insightful tour led by Maggie Bowen, followed by an engaging workshop facilitated by artist Barbara Allen. Afterwards, the students enjoyed a beautiful walk through Botanic Gardens, exploring the greenhouse and tropical ravine.Read more
Congratulations to Ellie Dunlop in Year 12 for her outstanding achievement! Ellie has earned a spot on the Swim Ulster Regional Development Squad for 2024/2025 after her impressive performance at the Swim Ireland Nationals held at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin. Well done, Ellie! Read 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
As Book Week NI draws to a close it’s a good time to highlight the benefits of reading for pleasure, which is exactly what our Book Club does every week. We have just finished reading Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile and we have decided to dive straight into another Christie classic, The Murder ofRead more
On Tuesday 22 October 2024 we were delighted to host an Interschools Rotary US Election Event with James Applegate , US American Consul General. Forty Sixth Formers from Enniskillen Royal Grammar School, Mount Lourdes Grammar and St Michael’s College had the privilege of having their questions on the forthcoming US Election answered by the ConsulRead 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.