Throughout their educational journey at Enniskillen Royal Grammar School, we aim to help all our pupils to explore, develop, and shape their futures in order to find and take their place in local, regional, national and global communities. This weekly publication allows parents/guardians to stay informed on education pathways, work experience opportunities, apprenticeships, emerging careersRead more
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A massive congratulations to the new ULSTER Cross Country CHAMPION Harry McKenzie (u15 boys) who claimed his gold medal at this weekends Ulster Championships running as part of the Enniskillen Running Club squad.. Enniskillen Running Club FB page …“A very mature and assured performance by Harry McKenzie who always looked in control and bided hisRead more
Results v Foyle College this morning 1st XV won 54-14 2nd XV won 40-0 Medallions lost 15-14 U14s won 40-0 U13s won 61-21 Some superb performances across the board and a great way to finish the half term break. Reece Holmes was man of the match for the 2nd XV as he bagged a hat-trickRead more
Year 8 were focusing on the topic of Seasonal Cooking last week in Home Economics and got the chance to make Chocolate Apples providing them with the opportunity to reinforce prior learning from the previous week when they developed the skill of melting chocolate using a Bain Marie. As well as developing their practical cookingRead more
Well – the day dawned (early!!!) without rain, unfortunately that didn’t last! Week 4 at the Meadows saw our first Team entry for this year – a lovely early start to a Saturday morning. A slight change in the line-up at last minute (due to Erin Wallace’s horse unfortunately becoming lame the day before), sawRead more
Friday 28th October saw the Fermanagh School Netball Blitzes begin again in full after the Covid hiatus. 5 schools met at Enniskillen Lakeland Forum for a day of good sporting competition and inter-schools socialising. The following schools were in the running for the title of Year 12 Blitz Winner 2022: St Fanchea’s College, Mount LourdesRead more
Some brilliant performances this morning against Wallace High School 1st XV lost 15-10 2nd XV lost 34-0 U14s won 53-5 U13A won 26-19 U13B won 40-7 Man of the match in our U14 game this morning was Hughie Beddard. Thanks again to Between The Bridges Enniskillen for providing the MOTM voucher and also a massiveRead more
A great result on Thursday afternoon for the 14As and a real confidence booster from last year’s losing battle down in Sligo. A determined physical performance by every man on the pitch against a mature visiting side who put up a good battle to the end. With a number of standout performances from Keown andRead more
ERGS English Department continue to harvest a keen interest in literature among our pupils and this week our Year 14s were treated to a taste of academia as Carlo Gebler delivered a talk on the Twenty-first Century Novel to tie in with their internal assessment which they are currently working on in class. Among the vastRead more
Our U12 boys played their first competitive fixtures for the school this afternoon against Devenish College. The start of a special rugby journey for the boys. Plenty more rugby to come after half term ?Read more
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Hannah Shaw
I left ERGS in 2020 during the start of COVID - crazy times.
I studied Biology, Chemistry and Business Studies at A’ Level.
After ERGS, I joined Queen’s University Belfast to pursue a degree in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology. Between my second and third year, I undertook a placement year working as a Pharmaceutical Analyst for Almac in Craigavon. I finished my degree with First Class Honours and received two awards sponsored by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry for Best Research Project and Overall Distinction in Final Year Studies.
After finishing my degree, I applied for - and was awarded - a scholarship funded by the Department for the Economy to pursue a full-time research-based PhD. I started in 2024 and my project focuses on breast cancer research.
Outside of academia, I have supported my sister in growing her business, Enniskinn, which opened its second store in Enniskillen last week. We manufacture all of our products in Enniskillen and now have over 100 wholesalers across the world, mainly across the UK and Ireland. My Business Studies A’ Level with Mrs Donnelly has definitely been useful at times!
When I have the time, I enjoy sailing, with my most ambitious trip so far being an English Channel crossing from Southampton to La Rochelle in France. I obtained a Day Skipper licence for yachts up to 80ft and I’m hoping to complete a transatlantic crossing in the next few years. If I wasn’t any good at science, I would most definitely be a sailor!
National Schools Regatta Day 3
The rowers have arrived back home after finishing off a very successful weekend at Nat Schools for ERBC
The 2 First Eights were in action yesterday, with the girls coming 5th in the A Final and the Boys 6th in the B Final. Well done to both crews on their performances, we are so very proud of you all.
Thanks to our coaches and parents who travelled to Dorney to support the rowers over the weekend, it is very much appreciated.
Summary of the weekend’s great results
Girls Junior 14 Octo - National Schools Regatta Champions 🏆
Girls Champs Eight - A Final
Girls Champs Four - A Final
Boys Champs Eights - B Final
Boys Champs Four - B Final
Boys Junior 16 Eight - B Final
Congratulations to all 6 crews.
Henley is just around the corner, if you can make a donation, big or small to support our 2 crews at Henley they would really appreciate it. Thanks to everyone who has already donated
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Ruth Fannin
Year I left ERGS: 2019
A” Level subjects studied: Technology and Design, Mathematics and Business Studies (Spanish at AS Level)
Pathway after school: Started university in September 2019 whilst working part-time in my family business as Assistant Shop Manager
University attended: Queen’s University Belfast
Course studied: Business Management with Placement (4 years)
I started at Queen’s University Belfast in September 2019 and enjoyed a few months of a “normal” university experience before COVID-19 brought a sudden shift to online learning in March 2020.
During my time at university, I was awarded Top Business Management Student (2019/2020) and Top Student for History and Philosophy. I also completed the Degree Plus Award for Future Ready Skills in Management before graduating in 2023 with a First Class Honours degree.
After graduating, I was approached on LinkedIn about an opportunity that led to me joining the Oil Market Journal (OMJ) as Business Development Manager in Enniskillen in September 2023.
Although I have always lived at home in County Tyrone, I am very grateful for the opportunities I have had to travel with work, including visits to Dubai, Spain, Italy, Poland and Germany, as well as across the UK and Ireland.
Outside of work, I help out in my family business and volunteer both as a Girlguiding leader and as a youth club leader within my church. Through Girlguiding, I have also enjoyed incredible experiences, including spending a week as part of the crew on a Tall Ships yacht and, more recently, completing the Queen’s Guide Award — the highest award available within Girlguiding UK.
I am very grateful to both the Collegiate and Enniskillen Royal Grammar School for providing me with such a strong foundation and for encouraging the values of hard work, resilience and determination from an early age.