Congratulations to Yr13 pupil Mark Crawford who was the winner in the local round of the Rotary Youth Leadership Competition. Mark now goes on to represent Fermanagh in the regional final in Dungannon on 21st November 2017.Read more
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As the tension builds in Stormont this week with the deadline to come to an agreement looming, All of ERGS Yr10 and Yr13 Government and Politics pupils paid Parliament Buildings a brief visit to see if we could give things a nudge in the right direction. Pupils all had the chance to take a tourRead more
As the excitement builds to this Friday’s Halloween disco, year 8 HE pupils are getting in a the mood with some spooktacular festive treats.Read more
Just a reminder about the Year 8 Parent Tutor meetings tomorrow (24th October) afternoon. We look forward to seeing you there.Read more
What better way to prepare for Halloween half term than preparing some season treats for the week ahead.Read more
Five Enniskillen Royal Grammar Schools swimmers attended the Swim Ulster Schools Championship at the Aurora Swimming Complex in Bangor. Year 9 student Ellie McCartney returned from the Meet as Ulster Schools Champion for Years 8-10 in 100m Breaststroke with a fantastic time of 1:15. Ellie also swam to a Silver Medal in the 200m IndividualRead more
Despite playing some excellent rugby, the U14s suffered a 10 – 0 defeat against Foyle College this weekend. With the return of several players from injury and new recruit Kristijonas Guobys joining the pack, hopes were high to end the recent run of poor performances and from the kick off the ERGS boys did notRead more
Royal’s 2ndXV produced another comfortable win against a gallant but depleted Foyle College in Enniskillen this weekend. The ground was, unsurprisingly, heavy under foot and although the weather was much more benign than forecast, the ball was still very hard to control. Full marks therefore to Thom Morton who took a soft pass at fullRead more
For their 4th away game on the trot the ERGS U13’s took to a very muddy and rather undulating pitch against Foyle College. Carrying several enforced changes through injury, absence and illness several of the boys found themselves out of position against an opposition to whom they narrowly lost by 3 points at the startRead more
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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.
🎉 Congratulations to Michael Clarke (Past-Pupil)🎉
We were delighted to receive news from the University of Dundee of Michael’s outstanding success at his degree show.
Michael was surprised to learn on the opening morning of the show that he had been selected to receive an award for his work. The award was presented later that day at a prize-giving ceremony.
His final project, a movable cocktail bar, proved such a success that it has already been purchased by a cocktail bar business. In addition to the award, Michael received a £250 cash prize, the highest cash prize presented.
The degree show, showcased students’ work to local businesses, members of the public and representatives from other universities. To cap off an excellent few days, Michael later received confirmation of his final degree results, graduating with a 2:1 Honours degree.
A fantastic achievement and a wonderful reward for all of Michael’s hard work. We congratulate him and wish him every happiness and success in the future.