The ERGS 1st XI played Cookstown High School on Saturday morning. They played a great game, running out 3-0 winners with scores from Jane Black and 2 from Leah Irwin. The Year 8 team also took on Cookstown in their first ever ERGS match. It was a hard fought battle but the MVP Ava ConnollyRead more
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Despite showing tremendous resilience and fighting back to a 12-12 draw at half time with scores from Paul Curry, George Gamble and a conversion by Matthew Mannix; the Ballyclare side, on home turf, got a few lucky breaks in the final 10 minutes of the second half to take the lead, and ultimately win theRead more
The Western Trust Children and Young People’s Autism Service want a new logo to represent their service and need your help! They are inviting autistic children and young people aged under 18 years living in the Western Trust area to design new logo. The theme is “What does Autism mean to you? This competition isRead more
Dear Parent/Guardian We want to hear your view – Parents/Carers of young people with SEN The Department of Education, in partnership with the Departments of Health, Communities and Economy has launched a survey on ‘Transitions Services for School Leavers with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities’. Leaving school is often a time of opportunity, and planningRead more
Please note that school will close early on Thursday 1st of February to allow for preparations for Open Night. Years 8-13 should go to their period 7 lesson at 1.45pm and can depart after being registered. Year 14 should go to the Reading Room at 1.05pm for registration, after which they can depart.Read more
This year, to raise money for NSPCC and to promote numeracy, The Maths Department are hosting a Year 8 numeracy afternoon on Wednesday 7th February, periods 7 – 9 in the Assembly Hall. We are asking for a 50p donation to raise money for a fantastic charity, NSPCC. Alongside that, they will be holding a aRead more
Minor Team vs Strangford – 2nd round of the Shield The girls faced Strangford College at Lisburn Racquets club on Tuesday 30th January. From the outset, it looked as though the match was going to be quite even. Both attack and defence was constant across the court from both teams. Pressure was being applied inRead more
We are looking forward to welcoming P7 pupils and parents to our Open Night this Thursday 1st February 2024.Read more
Young Carers are defined as children and young people, who have a substantive caring role for a member of their family (child or adult) and whose health or development is affected due to that caring role. The tasks and level of caring undertaken by young carers can vary according to the nature of the illnessRead more
Congratulations to the 1sts who won 3-1 against Castlederg. Scorers: Leah Irwin x 2 and Jane Black x 1 Our 2nds drew 0-0Read 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.