Busy week of rugby with some excellent results for all teams. Our Senior Girls once again reach the Ulster Schools’ Cup Final to be played at the start of March. The 1st XV Boys haveRead more
The Medallion boys got the job done this morning, beating Royal School Dungannon 8-5 in a tense and hugely physical affair. Unfortunately the 3rd XV Cup game went the other way in their Royal SchoolRead more
A super day of rugby for our Junior Girls who travelled to Royal School Armagh for a provincial blitz yesterday. The girls put in several sterling performances, with both teams winning all matches on theRead more
Another hugely successful blitz for our Senior Girls today as they leave Sullivan undefeated. The girls started with three dominant wins against hosts Sullivan Upper (36-0), Belfast High (39-0) and last years finalists St LouisRead more
A super day of rugby for our Year 8 boys, with 42 taking to the Eisenhower Playing Fields to play matches against Omagh Academy, who provided fierce competition as usual. All teams scored so manyRead 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.
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.
ABP Group - Winners of a BISAS Commendation Award.
We were delighted to welcome Professor Nigel Scollan, Head of School of Biological Sciences at Queens University, Belfast and Vice President of the British and Irish Society of Animal Science to school to present our ABP Youth Angus Challenge winners with a BISAS Commendation Award for Communication Excellence in Animal Science. This award supported by ADHB ‘recognises those, working in animal science, agriculture and related areas, who excel in sharing how science enhances sustainable animal systems, especially to audiences beyond the scientific community’
Congratulations to our outstanding ABP winners whose Soil Analysis project impressed the BISAS judges in a competition which is aimed primarily at third level academic and industry researchers.
Thank you to George Mullan ABP Northern Ireland Director and Orlaith McLaughlin Education Manager with ABP for providing the excellent opportunity of the ABP competition for our pupils and for their most positive support in encouraging them to enter for this special award.
