This week, we welcomed Mr David Donaldson to Year 13 Assembly where Ben Foster and Robbie McIlwrath from School Council presented a cheque to him for £352.65 which was raised as a result of pupils paying to wear their Christmas jumpers at the end of Term 1. School Council nominated Ride to Everest as oneRead more
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Following the success of 12D Last week, it is now the turn of 12C who are doing a great job at maintaining the high standards as they plan and produce a three-course meal with accompaniments and drinks suitable to meet all the nutritional needs of a pregnant mother and her developing foetus. Students had aRead more
Enniskillen Royal Grammar School Brass Band performed on Friday 1st March at the Valley Hotel in Fivemiletown as part of the Brass Band NI (BBNI) ‘Brass in Concert’ Festival under the Musical Direction of Brass Band Director and Tutor, Mr Stephen Magee. The band members really showed commitment in getting their instruments collected from school andRead more
Congratulations to the Senior Rugby Girls squad who have progressed to the Ulster Schools’ Cup Final after winning all their games at the qualifiers yesterday. ERGS 1 ERGS 10-0 Magh Ene(Gemma Elliott & Amy Meek) ERGS 17 – 0 Friends (Alex Boyd & Anna Wilson x2) ERGS 15-0 Mount Lourdes (Amanda Farrell x2 Anna Wilson) ERGSRead more
Today we enjoyed a special morning of art appreciation and learning in the company of esteemed Irish artist, Eamon Colman. The cross-curricular focus for this session was English Literature: Linking Visual Art to Poetry. Eamon presented his deep love for the work of his late poet friend, Leland Bardwell, with a series of recitals ofRead more
ERBC had a fantastic day on Saturday at the Erne Eights Head of the River. 79 crews completed the race on a day of two very different halves with the weather much kinder to the Men’s who raced in the afternoon. 30 crews competed in Race 1 including 4 crews from ERBC along with AnnabelleRead more
The library on Lough Shore is the place to be this Thursday at lunchtime as we celebrate World Book Day with a cake sale to raise money for RNLI. Please bring in your cakes and bakes and support this very worthy cause. Read more
On Wednesday 31st January 2024, some of our Year 11 and 12 pupils took part in the UKMT Intermediate Mathematical Challenge. This challenge encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought, and fluency in using basic mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems. The following pupils achieved bronze certificates, which was really good: Lin Ruo Zhang, Theo Wei, Amelie Martin, EmmaRead more
Year 12D and Miss Wynne have finished their practical examinations, and a high level of skill was demonstrated with today’s dishes. Clear compliance with this year’s title based on nutritional needs during pregnancy. Final outcomes were high and presentation and aesthetics were highly competent. Well done, all and good luck to Mrs Ferreira and 12CRead 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.