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A tougher test was expected from Coleraine Grammar, a school with a similar ranking to ERGS, but we have to remember the two and a half hour bus journey the young players had to endure. That said, ERGS gave one of their best performances of the season, a very timely display considering their first roundRead more

Final score: 7-10 The first game after half term, against Coleraine, had been marked in red as somewhat of a D-Day for the ERGS U14 squad, as it represented stage 2 of their season and what was expected to be a step up in terms of opposition quality. As the boys made their way onRead more

Coleraine U13s 24 -0 ERGS u13s Saturday saw our boys back on the road after a welcome series of homes games. This away fixture is probably the longest journey and one of the most difficult fixtures the team will face this year. However with preparations going very well throughout the week and having had aRead more

Just to let parents know, that any pupils who are resitting their Mathematics M3 or M4 module on Tuesday 8th January, revision classes started this week and will continue up until the Christmas holidays. They are on twice a week to cover all the Units for the module. Pupils will be given help and supportRead more

Rugby Vs. Coleraine Grammar 1st XV Win 19-8 2nd XV Win 40-0 Meds’ Loss 65-0 U14s Win 10-7 U13s Loss 24-0 Hockey Vs Royal Prior and Raphoe 1st XI Win 2-0 2nd XI Loss 3-2 U14s Loss 1-2 U13s Win 4-0Read more

This morning we held our Remembrance Services in school, honouring the men and women who have sacrificed themselves in service to our country. The senior service was attended by a number of welcome guest from within and outside the local community. Following tradition, we were also delighted to be joined by a delegation of pupilsRead more

To mark the launch of Anti Bullying Week Nov12 – 17, Cooper Crescent KS3 pupils are encouraged to come to school on Monday with Odd Socks. You do not have to raise money to take part – the most important thing is the message of Odd Socks Day to mark the start of National Anti-Bullying week.Read more

The ERGS Senior Rugby girls headed for Donnybrook today to play in the All Ireland contact 7s Finals. A fantastic achievement getting to the All Ireland’s as a result of a considerable amount of hard work by players and coaches alike. The girls performed brilliantly throughout the competition and unfortunately lost 4-2 in extra timeRead more

As part of the KS3 preventative curriculum, we welcomed Love for Life into school this week. Year 8 took part in the I-Zone workshop which dealt with issues such as self-image, puberty, banter vs bullying, friendships and keeping safe online. Year 10 participated in the Icebergs and Babies Workshop which explored the pressures young peopleRead more

Dr Alex Pryce, Head of Student Recruitment and Oxford University will be running two workshops focussed on preparing for the Oxford interview on Thursday 22nd November. The aim of the workshops is to help applicants understand the shortlisting process, what to expect from an Oxford interview, how to prepare and what we are looking forRead more