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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In December 2020, the NI Executive agreed that free period products should be made widely available to pupils in primary and secondary schools. Subsequently, the Period Dignity Pilot Project was set up: Enniskillen Royal Grammar School is part of this Pilot Scheme. Over the coming weeks, the Period Dignity Scheme will be explained and discussedRead more
Congratulations to this year’s Enniskillen Royal Boat Club Captains for the 2022-23 season Boys – Marcus Davis Kunze & Kyle Abraham Girls – Chloe Thompson & Rachel CullinanRead more
A lot of rugby this morning with the seniors playing Portadown, the juniors (U13 and U14B) playing Killicomaine and a stand alone fixture for our U14As against Virginia RFC. 1sts won 31-26 2nds lost 22-21 U14A won 52-12 U14B lost 34-5 U13 lost 31-0 Thanks once again to Between The Bridges Enniskillen for the manRead more
This week A Level Art pupils visited Hambly Hambly gallery to meet the artist Laurence O’Toole, one of Ireland’s most important and influential contemporary painters and view his current work. The exhibition entitled’Escapism and other desires’ featured a collection of still life’s and Fermanagh inspired landscapes. Laurence gave an inspirational talk about his life andRead more
After a two year hiatus due to Covid-19 and the associated lockdowns, our Year 10 and 11 pupils were keen to welcome our German Exchange partners for their visit to Fermanagh. From Wednesday 21st September to Friday 30th September, 20 German pupils and their two accompanying teachers, Mrs Deegen and Mrs Sievert, were hosted byRead more
After a strong team performance, our Brain Master Quizzing team were knocked out by St Louis Grammar School, Ballymena. Our young team all have a passion for learning that can’t be beaten and they have vowed to come back even stronger next year with this experience under their belt. Welldone everyone.Read more
Some great results for the ERGS team at the British Schools’ Shooting Pistol Championships on Wednesday evening. Year 8 Alice Black came 7th in the junior competition. In the Intermediate team competition Year9 Tori Lilly and Year 10s Emily Black and William Moore achieved first place and qualified for UK Finals. And in the Senior competitionRead more
ERBC had a fantastic start to the season with 7 wins for the crews at St Michael’s Head of the River in Limerick at the weekend. There were wins for WJ18 4- Laura Turner Acorn Cassidy Rachel Cullinan Chloe Thompson WJ15 8X+ Enniskillen B Rachel Cathcart Amy Lipscomb Annabelle Kingston Annie Fowler Daisy O’Hare MilenaRead more
Our visiting author, Priscilla Morris was very impressed with the creative collaboration that took place on the afternoon of Friday 5th October when our pupils played host to pupils from Mount Lourdes, St Michael’s College and Erne Integrated College. Using the Five Stages of Narrative and reading from her recently published novel, she guided pupilsRead more
Enniskillen Royal Grammar School is a new academically selective voluntary grammar school that opened on 1 September 2016.
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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.