Today we enjoyed a special morning of art appreciation and learning in the company of esteemed Irish artist, Eamon Colman. The cross-curricular focus for this session was English Literature: Linking Visual Art to Poetry. Eamon presented his deep love for the work of his late poet friend, Leland Bardwell, with a series of recitals ofRead more
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ERBC had a fantastic day on Saturday at the Erne Eights Head of the River. 79 crews completed the race on a day of two very different halves with the weather much kinder to the Men’s who raced in the afternoon. 30 crews competed in Race 1 including 4 crews from ERBC along with AnnabelleRead 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
Year 8 and 9 girls played against Devenish on Thursday 29 February. The match was played in a very sporting manner and ERGS emerged as 3-1 winners. Congratulations to all the girls and to Juliana McGourty who scored a hat-trick.Read more
Congratulations to our past pupil, Emily Lipscomb, who was the proud recipient of a UCD Entrance Scholar’s Award earlier this week. UCD Entrance Scholars are first-year students acknowledged for their academic achievement who have scored 560 points or more in their Leaving Certificate (or equivalent second level examinations). This award recognised Emily as an exceptionalRead more
The Moving Image Arts trip on the 28th February provided AS and A2 pupils with a fantastic opportunity to learn more about pathways into the screen industry. The trip started at Belfast Met where pupils used cutting-edge digital technology to create their own exciting digital news content. The peek behind-the-scenes experience at Belfast Met willRead more
On Thursday 22nd February, 16 of our Year 13 aspiring engineers visited the Encirc glass manufacturing factory in Derrylin. The students learned about all the inputs, processes and outputs involved in glass manufacturing. They also received information about possible career pathways at Encirc and their sustainability strategy. The tour ended with a Q&A session andRead 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
Yesterday, Year 8 were involved in a workshop facilitated by Farrans Construction where a practical case study of how water gets from source to supply and all that’s involved along the way was used to promote pupils’ awareness of the infrastructure around them as well as sparking an interest in careers such as engineering andRead more
K“Autism and Fussy Eating” Zoom session on 29th February 2024, 10am – 11.30amRead 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.
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.