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Friday 10th May saw a successful day of athletics competition at the E-Districts for the west of the province, with a large contingent of ERGS pupils heading for Antrim FORUM to compete for a place in this coming weekend’s Ulster’s. Highlights were Scarlett Keys – 2nd 200m, Minor Girls Alex Howe – 2nd 100m, Minor BoysRead more
On Wednesday, in line with the Model’s School Development and keeping the link between both schools active, Mrs McCordick and Miss Johnston led a Problem-Solving Numeracy session with P7 pupils at the Model. Working together in teams of 6, they had to solve 12 problems, some worded and some visual problems. Each time they solvedRead more
A huge congratulations to Yr14 pupil and rugby player Zara Flack on this evening’s well deserved award. Congratulations must also go to fellow ERGS nominee Yr13s India Daly.Read more
Earlier this week our Yr12 GCSE Art students displayed their work in the exhibition space on our LS site for friends and family to come and see. The work once again demonstrates the incredible and enviable talent that exists amongst the pupils of ERGS. We are now very much looking forward to seeing the AS andRead more
Year 14 will perform their Devised Theatre production ‘Fractured Memories’ for a CCEA examiner tonight, 8th May, at 7.30pm in Steele Hall. Suitable for 14 plus please feel free to join us for this original production.Read more
The ABP Angus Youth Challenge team held a very successful Cookery Demonstration Evening on Thursday 28th March where the generosity of the audience and sponsors resulted in £900-50 being raised for the team’s chosen charity, Air Ambulance NI. The event was held just prior to Beef Week (1st – 7th April) with the intention ofRead more
Year 8 Parents’ Meeting will take place tomorrow Wednesday 8th May at the Cooper Crescent site starting at 2pm. All other pupils Yr9,10 and 11 will be dismissed from school at 1:50pm to facilitate this.Read more
Enniskillen Royal Boat Club had a very successful day at Portadown Regatta on Saturday. They came away with a fantastic 13 wins in total with many of the finals made up of 2 ERBC crews. Well done to all the young rowers who competed, it was great experience for them all. Next up for theRead 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.