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    Happy National Poetry Day

    By Alison Stronge | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 1 October, 2025 | 1

    Happy National Poetry Day from the library. A great opportunity to let you know about the wonderful collection of novels written in verse format available in the library. These are quick and easy to read but really pack a punch! Moonrise, from Carnegie Medal winner Sarah Crossan, Moonrise poignant, stirring, huge-hearted novel concerns the relationship between two brothers and asks big questions. What value do you place on life? Brian Conaghan and Sarah Crossan have joined forces to tell the story of Nicu and Jess, two troubled teens whose paths cross in the unlikeliest of places. Punching the Air is a deeply affecting verse novel explores systemic racism in today’s America. Come and browse the dozens of  of verse novels and discover the power of poetry to tell a story!

    This year’s theme for National Poetry Day is “Play”, and I would like to share a couple of poems from  this playful collection of poems by Matt Abbott entitled “ A Hurricane in my Head book (Poems for When Your Phone Dies).
    Enjoy!

    Football is NOT for Girls
    There’s something about boys and football
    That leaves me feeling curious.
    Why do they love it so much?
    When it leaves them feeling furious?
    My dad and brother get
    SO ANNOYED
    When it doesn’t go their way.
    Why do they follow their football team,
    When they hate to watch them play?
    I always try to join them,
    When they watch it on the telly,
    But my brother yells
    “IT’S NOT FOR GIRLS!”
    And I feel rage in my belly!
    They get angry whenever they watch it;
    I get angry when I’m not allowed.
    And how come the camera shows us
    Pretty women in the crowd?
    I don’t understand why they can watch.
    Even though it’s not for girls..?
    Some of us love to slide in the mud
    It’s not all curtseys and twirls.
    But then something happened
    That summer.
    When the world went football mad
    My eyes lit up like floodlights;
    It silenced my brother and dad.
    Female commentators, female pundits.
    And in the studios female pros.
    PROFESSIONALS.
    Who played for their COUNTRY.
    I swear I nearly froze.
    Football IS for girls.
    The boys are just being greedy.
    I watched some woman online:
    We’re skilful and we’re speedy.
    I feel excited and inspired.
    And I know I’m not alone.
    If there’s one thing I’ve learnt about life,
    It’s that there’s more than what we’re shown.

    The Spine-Tingling Horror of 0%

    No power no socket,
    No charger or cable.
    Just a sad-looking phone
    Lying blank on the table
    No voltage
    And no more vibrations.
    No more emojis,
    No notifications.
    I’ve tried it and tried it,
    But the battery is flat.
    It might work for ten seconds,
    But it’s gone after that.
    If I could just share that photo
    Or finish that text,
    I’m certain my mind
    Wouldn’t be quite as vexed.
    I charged it for hours;
    All green in its glory.
    But I just can’t resist
    All those video stories.
    So I try to forget it,
    And I go meet my friends.
    No need to show off
    And no need to pretend.
    I don’t know how I’ll manage
    But I’ll give it a shot.
    Unbridled imagination
    Is the only thing I’ve got…
    No tags.

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    Carly Graham

    Class of 2024

    A’ Level Subjects Studied: Technology & Design, Mathematics and Business Studies (Physics at AS Level)

    After leaving ERGS in 2024, I began studying for a BSc in Technology with Design at Ulster University Belfast. The course combines engineering, product design and manufacturing, allowing me to develop both my technical and creative skills. During my first year, I was delighted to be placed on the Dean's List in recognition of my academic performance.

    Alongside university, I have continued working for Dunlop Kitchens, where I first completed my work experience placement in 2023 after recommendation by Mrs Kettyle. Following my work experience, I was offered a part time position and have worked there ever since. My role has given me experience in kitchen design, CAD, customer relations, marketing and business development. One of the highlights has been travelling to Germany on three occasions for industry events and training, including travelling independently to attend specialist training with BORA.

    As part of my degree, I will begin a year long placement this summer as a Technical Design Engineer with Denroy Plastics in Bangor. I am looking forward to gaining hands on experience within the manufacturing industry before returning to university for my final year.

    Outside of university and work, Highland Dancing has been a huge part of my life since I was four years old. After gaining my teaching qualifications in 2023, I recently established my own dance school, Carly Graham School of Highland Dance, where I teach young dancers within my local community. I have also had the privilege of performing at a number of major events, including dancing for King Charles III and Queen Camilla during their visit to Enniskillen and performing as part of the Belfast International Tattoo.

    Looking back, Technology & Design played a significant role in shaping my career path. Across my three years of coursework, I achieved marks of 100%, 100% and 98%, and I am particularly grateful to the Technology & Design department, especially Mr McDevitt, whose support, encouragement and enthusiasm helped me develop both academically and personally throughout my time at ERGS.

    I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities and encouragement I received during my time at ERGS. The school gave me the confidence to pursue opportunities both locally and internationally, and I look forward to seeing where my studies, placement year and future career in design engineering will take me.
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    ERGS Junior Girls’ Tennis 🎾

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