Following last season’s defeat the ERGS boys were determined to play well against what promised to be an strong Banbridge U14 side who were unbeaten so far this season. From kick-off it was evident where the Banbridge’s strengths were but No.7 Devin Harron soon made his presence felt as he set about his mission toRead more
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A fine morning greeted the ERGS U13 team as they took to the field against Banbridge Academy for their first away match of the season. A slow start ensued from the travelling squad as we failed to settle into the game. Banbridge kept ERGS camped in their own 22 for the first 10 minutes ofRead more
Enniskillen Royal 2nd XV returned to winning ways with a 50-10 win over Banbridge Academy. This came after an agonisingly close lose to Royal School Armagh the previous week. Enniskillen Royal pressurised their opponents from the off, spreading the ball wide through the backs which allowed Thom Morton to score in the corner. ERGS continuedRead more
If you were trying to gauge the strength and depth of Enniskillen Royal’s senior rugby squad you might well look at their 3rdXV who had their third outing of the season this weekend and their third win. It is heartening to see Royal field a third senior team once again. It has been quite aRead more
We would like to invite any interested parents to attend the inaugural Parents Support Group meeting of Enniskillen Royal Hockey Club. The purpose of the group is for fundraising for Hockey within the school. The first meeting will be held on Date: Wednesday 4th October 2017 Location: Lough Shore Site, Seale Room Time: 7pm AtRead more
23 Year 11 pupils took part in the Exchange trip to Germany from Friday 15th to Saturday 23rd September. They stayed with their German hosts who attend Brackweder Gymnasium, in Brackwede, a district in the city of Bielefeld. They were welcomed by the city and district mayor, invited to visit the State Parliament in Düsseldorf,Read more
As part of their GCSE Business Studies course, our Year 12 pupils took a guided tour of the Tayto Castle Factory in Craigavon this week. I’m still waiting for my free bag of crisps!!Read more
On Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th Year 9 Geographers visited the Marble Arch Caves Geopark to investigate the UNESCO recognised Limestone Scenery of South West Fermanagh. Two days were never so contrasting in conditions which saw the cave system transform from ‘full walking tour’ status to ‘closed’ in no less than 2 hours on accountRead more
Great wins by both the u14 and u15 hockey teams against Drumragh Integrated College today, well done everyone! U14s 3 – 0 U15s 4 – 0 Read more
Senior (yr11-14) Badminton club will start again this year on Friday 13th October 4-5pm in the FORUM. Everyone welcome. Any questions contact Mrs Rees. 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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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.