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ERBC had a very successful trip to Holme Pierrepont in Nottingham last weekend with 4 crews competing at British National Schools Regatta. The crews raced against the top rowing schools in the UK, this is the biggest Junior regatta in the world with over 5000 rowers taking part. All 4 crews qualified for finals afterRead more

  On Thursday 1st May 2025, some of our Year 8 and 9 pupils took part in the UKMT Junior Mathematical Challenge. This challenge encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought, and fluency in using basic mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems. We had some great wins amongst those who entered. Matthew Brownlee achieved a GoldRead more

Both of our J14 8+ crews have qualified for the A Final later today at the British Rowing National Championships – an incredible accomplishment in itself! You can watch all the finals live by registering below. Coverage is available on YouTube. Register here to watch the finals live https://www.nationalschoolsregatta.co.uk/Read more

Year 11 lessons resumed this morning at 9am and will continue through to the end of June.  Those pupils who are sitting their GCSE Technology examination on Thursday, 29thMay are permitted to take that day and the previous day (Wednesday 28th) as study leave.  Subjects are covering content for their GCSE courses that will notRead more

Another cracking day for Cricket as the boys travelled up to Strabane Academy knowing it was likely to be a long day at the office. Having won the toss again, Captain Gregg elected to bowl. Despite some solid line & length bowling the Strabane batting line up was very strong. M Brownlee chipped in withRead more

Year 10 Group 6 impressed during their practical examination, creating delicious spaghetti bolognese dishes and presenting them with a variety of creative garnishes. Miss Wynne was very impressed by the students’ culinary skills and the dedication shown throughout. Well done to all involved!Read more

Our Year 8 Home Economics students really impressed this week during their practical examinations. Their open sandwich designs were creative, carefully executed, and beautifully presented. It’s clear every pupil went the extra mile with their work. Well done to all on your fantastic efforts!Read more

Well done to our Year 8, 9 and 10 girls who competed in the Desmonds Cup at the Bawnacre Centre in Irvinestown on Wednesday 21st May. With the sun shining, the girls gave it their all in a series of highly competitive and closely contested matches. The girls represented our school with pride and enthusiasmRead more

Have a look at some of the wonderful open sandwiches made by 8-5 yesterday for the Home Economics practical exam.  I’m sure you will agree that they are fantastic!  Read more

Congratulations to Barry Hutchinson (Year 13) and Owen McKinley (Year 14) who were awarded Team of the Year at the Final of the Northern Ireland Schools Debating Competition at Belfast City Hall last month where Owen was also chosen as a participant in the Best Individual  Speaker Competition with the motion, This House blames baby boomersRead more