A large group of over 70 aspiring Year 14 students travelled to Queen’s University Open Day on Thursday 7 September 2017. The visit was a great success and the students had the opportunity to attend ‘taster’ lectures and meet with Academic staff from a number of faculties. Further information is available by going to www.qub.ac.uk/sites/newstudents/undergraduates.Read more
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ICE is co-hosting a special event in honour of International Women in Engineering Day on 23 June called “People Like Me.” It is a mother-daughter event intended to show girls that people like them are happy and successful in their STEM careers. If you are interested, please use the following link to register. https://www.ice.org.uk/events/people-like-me-belfast.Read more
Summer Schools Last Places Available The Debate Chamber Summer Schools offer students age 11-18 the opportunity to find out more about some fascinating subjects, prepare for university applications, meet like-minded peers and get to grips with some tough intellectual challenges. The material will be challenging (for the older age-group, about the level of difficulty oneRead more
A huge thank you to Fionnuala or McMenamin from Young Enterprise, who came into school on Tuesday the 21st of March to deliver the Yr10 Project Business workshop. Project Business expands students’ understanding of business and economics with hands-on enterprise challenges in areas such as business investment, marketing, public relations, supply and demand, recruitment andRead more
Calling all pupils who took part in National Careers week events and workshops at school earlier this month. In order to evaluate the impact of Careers week, we would be greatfull if you could click on the link below and spend a couple of minutes completing the online survey. ERGS Careers Week Pupil Evaluation Thank youRead more
We wish to invite your school to send four Yr13 students to our Annual Law Conference to be held on the 10th March 2017. The basic format of the Law Conference will be the same as for previous years. There will be opportunities throughout the day for the students to be informed about university admissions. In orderRead more
16 of our aspiring dentists, nurses and doctors were put through their paces by the Year 14 Performing Arts class and Mrs Rees, in preparation for Mini Multiple Interviews. This style of interview is very common for university entrance in the medical professions and is a model that other degree courses are beginning to adopt.Read more
We are looking forward to welcoming the Student Support Officer from the South West College to the Lough Shore site on Monday 6th February to speak with any pupils who may be thinking of studying at South West College, Enniskillen in the foreseable future. The presentation will take place in CR3 (Careers Room) starting atRead more
The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Queen’s are running a series of Interactive regional open days. The event nearest to us is: 24 February (10.30am – 2;30pm) Central Hall Lecture Room, South West College, Omagh. The event is targeted at pupils who are currently studying/likely to study STEM subjects at A Level inRead more
When: Saturday 1 1 th February 2017 Where: Elliott Dynes Education Centre, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast Cost: £60* Seminars on Entry requirements, the UCAS system, aptitude tests and interviews. Small group teaching on ethical issues, practical skills and mock interviews.Read more
Enniskillen Royal Grammar School is a new academically selective voluntary grammar school that opened on 1 September 2016.
Enniskillen Royal Grammar School is co-educational and non-denominational.
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Jack Benji Rutledge
Year I Left ERGS: 2018
A Level Subjects Studied:
Business Studies
Physical Education
Biology
After leaving ERGS in 2018, I began studying Business Management at Ulster University in Jordanstown while also working part-time at ‘The Midway Stores’ in Letterbreen.
I started university in 2018 and thoroughly enjoyed the experience - perhaps a little too much at times! However, like many people, my plans were interrupted in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wanting to give back during such a difficult period, I spent a year working at the COVID Centre in Enniskillen. This role allowed me to develop valuable interpersonal skills including teamwork, empathy, communication, and swabbing!
The following year, I returned to my studies with renewed focus and graduated with an honours degree in Business Management.
For the past two years, I have been completing my accountancy exams and am proud to say that I am now fully qualified and no longer a trainee!
Alongside my academic and professional journey, rugby has remained a huge part of my life. I am a proud member of Enniskillen Rugby Club and recently played a key role as “pack leader” in helping the club achieve promotion to the All-Ireland League (AIL) for the first time in its history. I was also shortlisted for the club’s “Man of Steel” award for three consecutive years.
I strongly believe in giving back to the club that has given me so much, and I currently coach the Enniskillen Rugby Club Under-16 side.
I am very grateful to ERGS for helping develop both my passion for rugby and the academic foundations that have supported my career journey.
Lin Ruo Zhang’s excellence in Mandarin was recognised at South-West College’s Celebration of Success event on Friday 12th June.
Lin Ruo Zhang received the award for HSK4 MANDARIN CHINESE. Lin was nominated by her tutor, Ms Ping Wang who cited: “Lin demonstrates excellent independent learning skills and a high level of commitment to her studies. Lin is polite, respectful and approaches tasks with diligence and responsibility - her outstanding attitude, consistent effort and exceptional academic performance make her the ideal candidate for an Excellence Award”.
Jack Kennedy
Class of 2020
Subjects studied at A’ Level: Maths, Geography, Technology & Design, and BTEC Engineering (South West College)
Post School Pathway: MEng Civil Engineering, Newcastle University, including an industrial placement year with GRAHAM Construction
Current Role: Graduate Civil Engineer, GRAHAM Construction
After leaving ERGS in 2020, I moved to Newcastle to study Civil Engineering at Newcastle University. During my degree, I completed a placement year with GRAHAM Construction, where I had the opportunity to work on the Leith Outer Berth project in Scotland. The £50 million project forms part of Scotland’s largest renewable energy hub, supporting the development of offshore wind energy. It was my first experience of working on a project of that scale and gave me a real appreciation for the role civil engineers play in delivering major infrastructure projects.
Following my placement year, I returned to Newcastle to complete my degree before going on to study for a Master’s in Civil Engineering. The combination of university life and practical experience helped confirm that engineering was the career path I wanted to follow.
University wasn’t all lectures and assignments, though. I was a member of Newcastle University Boat Club and had the privilege of competing at the Henley Royal Regatta, which was undoubtedly one of the highlights of my time there. After rowing, I took up rugby again during the 2023/24 season, having also played throughout my time at school. Balancing sport alongside school and university taught me a lot about managing my time and making the most of the opportunities available. More recently, I have developed a passion for endurance sport and, in 2025, completed Ironman Copenhagen, as well as taking part in several other Ironman events.
After graduating, I returned to GRAHAM Construction as a Graduate Civil Engineer and am currently based in Dundee, working on another offshore wind project. It’s been great to return to a company that played such an important role in my development during my placement year and to continue building my career in an industry that is contributing to the future of renewable energy.
Looking back, my time at both Portora Royal School and ERGS helped shape the person I am today. The support and encouragement I received from teachers gave me the confidence to pursue opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Whether it was through academics, sport or extracurricular activities, school taught me the importance of working hard, getting involved and being willing to step outside my comfort zone.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned since leaving school, it’s that you don’t have to have everything figured out straight away. Being open to new experiences has led me to opportunities I never would have imagined when I was sitting in the classrooms at Portora and ERGS. From moving away from home and competing at Henley to completing an Ironman and working on major engineering projects, it’s been an exciting journey so far, and I’m looking forward to seeing where it takes me next.