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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A wide range of planned activities took place for Year 8 this week to mark Children’s Mental Health Week. There was a great buzz in the year group and it was great to see all pupils getting involved. Pupils in the Year group took part in the Kindness Challenge which was launched at the startRead more
Just a reminder that tomorrow (Friday 9th February) lessons for all years will end at 12:25pm and Year 10 Parent Teacher Meetings will commence at CC from 1:30 – 3:30pm. Year 10 pupils should attend with their parents. Year 10 will remain on site and take lunch in the canteen as usual before the parents’Read more
A successful Day at the Ulster School’s Cross Championships for our ERGS Athletes resulting in 3 of our runners now qualifying for the Irish Championships. Junior girls – Annabelle McKenzie – 13th Inter boys – Harry McKenzie- 2nd Senior girls – Annabel Morrison – 2nd It was also very close for our inter Boys teamRead more
On Tuesday 6th February our Inter and Year 11 squads travelled to South Lakes Leisure Centre, Craigavon to play their quarter final and friendly matches respectively. The Inter team competed first with the usual 4×10 minute quarters. Unsure as to what to expect, the girls ensured they were settled and ready to play their game.Read more
Enniskillen Royal Grammar School was represented at the British Schools Pistol Shooting Championships in Cannock, Staffordshire on the 5th and 6th February. The intermediate team of William Moore, Emily Black and Tori Lilly who had qualified for the finals by winning the Northern Ireland Regional Qualifier in October, finished the championships in 9th position. EmilyRead more
Tuesday 6th February saw the U18 and U14 Girls’ Rugby teams travel to Portadown RFC for the fourth round of the Ulster Rugby qualifying 7s blitzes. The U18s played four matches as follows:- Game 1 – Beat Down HS 5-0 Game 2 – Beat Assumption 4-0 Game 3 – Beat Armagh Royal 4-0 Game 4Read more
Congratulations to Jessica Noble in Year 13 who represented the Enniskillen and District Soroptimists at the Northern Ireland final of the Soroptimist Public Speaking Competition last Saturday in Hillsborough where she, along with eleven other finalists from across Northern Ireland, delivered a prepared speech of six minutes and an extempore speech of two minutes onRead more
Before half -term you had the opportunity to take part in a very important consultation organised by the Group ‘Save our Acute Surgery’ (SOAS) related to the availability of emergency surgery at our local hospital. The deadline for the consultation has been extended to Wednesday 27th February 2024 so there is still time to getRead more
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
Enniskillen Royal Grammar School is a new academically selective voluntary grammar school that opened on 1 September 2016.
Enniskillen Royal Grammar School is co-educational and non-denominational.
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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.