A couple of fantastic opportunities for students to apply for if interested. Year 14 – EY Tax Apprenticeship Year 13 – Business Academy https://www.ey.com/en_uk/careers/students/programmes/belfast You can register for an intro to EY Apprenticeships event taking place Tuesday 27th April 2021 4.30pm- 5.30pm Insight to EY Apprenticeship Events When: Tuesday 27th April 4:30-5:30pm Where: Online (Zoom link provided withRead more
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Bring IT On are hosting a live virtual event on Tuesday 27 April from 10:00am – 12:00noon, which will focus on the exciting IT Apprenticeships and foundation degrees available from FE colleges in NI. Hosted by Emer Maguire – award winning BBC NI presenter, science communicator and musical comedian will take your questions and performRead more
Year 13 – don’t miss out on these UCAS Discovery events as you start to planning your pathways beyond ERGS. Click below to find out more https://view.email.ucas.com/?qs=e8ed90d1be44f1903382eaf37217fe6085757bf46246c4c5525f0cd226bdd03ed154ce90523050ca6b0603d990f938db79dbe0289456bc6eb023d225573c1f6adb244f2e6fcf1f1a3b8079e046cde764Read more
To celebrate Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week, PWC will be running a virtual information session for teachers and career advisors from 4.15pm on Monday 26th April. Please note the event is also open to any parents interested in attending. The session will kick off a great week of virtual events for students, teachers and parents to getRead more
With the return of your Year 12-14 students, Work Inspiration have a couple of things to share with you. Pinsent Masons Summer Work Experience Programme Graduate Careers in Law – Training Contracts, Vacation Placements at Pinsent Masons– 16-19 August – applications close for this on 31 March. Open to students who are 16+ and inRead more
Worldskills UK hosting two days of inspirational careers talks by some of the UK’s biggest employers
During these tough times we must ensure that young people continue to have access to high-quality careers advice, so in March, WorldSkills UK is hosting two days of inspirational careers talks from some of the UK’s biggest employers, role models and influencers – all online and for free. Following the success of our first Spotlight TalksRead more
As referred to in the recent letter to Year 10 Parents regarding GCSE Options for 2021, Miss Armstrong will be delivering a live presentation tomorrow evening at 7:00pm through Google Meets followed by a Q & A session. The evening is open to any Year 10 Parents who are currently assisting their son/daughter navigate theRead more
The College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) are holding a series of Virtual Open Events the week beginning 22nd March 2021. There will be a different event each evening starting at 7pm and will be hosted on Discover CAFRE Facebook live. At each event you will hear from the Course Managers, current studentsRead more
The Armagh Observatory and Planetarium are inviting post-primary schools (Key Stage 3 & 4) to learn more about exciting job roles in Astronomy on Thursday 18th March 2021 from 2.00pm to 3.00pm. Places will be allocated on a ‘first come, first serve basis’, therefore it is important to register your interest early. For future datesRead more
Please find below details of the Apprenticeship focussed Royal Navy Showcase taking place on 23rd March at 6.30pm Click here to find our more an register – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/royal-navy-apprenticeships-virtual-showcase-tickets-141131025697?aff=A5flyerRead more
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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.