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European Day of Languages 2019 Year 9 Poetry Competition

22 November 2019 in /by

The European Day of Languages 2019 Year 9 Poetry Competition took place recently and is run by Queen’s University and NICILT (Northern Ireland Centre for Information on Language Teaching and Research). Pupils had to compose a poem in a language of their choice on the theme of ‘New Beginnings’ to celebrate the European Day of […]

Royal Yachting Association Award Winner

21 November 2019 in /by

Congratulations to Year 12 pupil Abbie Brown who is travelling to London to receive a prestigious award from Royal Yachting Association UK for her  work as a volunteer. This is  tremendous recognition of all the valuable work that Abbie has been doing.

Ulster Schools’ Dressage Report 2019

20 November 2019 in /by

The 2nd Ulster Schools’ Dressage competition, organised by Glenlola Collegiate School, was held on Saturday 9 November at Gransha Equestrian Centre. Despite the weather, eighty-one riders from schools across Northern Ireland, participated in the event which was sponsored by Pegus Horse Feed. The Primary Intro class was won by Robyn McMurray, riding Royanna, and representing […]

British Nutrition Foundation Drummond Award for Excellent Achievement 2019

20 November 2019 in /by

Our former Head Girl, Jasmine McDermott, attended an awards ceremony held this month at the Royal College of Physicians in London to receive the British Nutrition Foundation Drummond Award for Excellent Achievement 2019. She was rewarded for being the highest achieving candidate in CCEA GCE Advanced Level Food and Nutrition. Mr Henry Dimbleby from DEFRA, […]

Top Examination Achievers

20 November 2019 in /by

Six of our pupils have been recognised for their outstanding achievements in the Summer 2019 CCEA GCE and GCSE examinations.  We congratulate them on their hard work, dedication and commitment towards their studies. CCEA Top Candidates, GCE and GCSE Examinations, Summer 2019 Pupil Name Award Position Emma Bell GCE A Level English Literature 1st Caitlin […]

Hockey Results Saturday 16 November 2019

18 November 2019 in /by

On Saturday the 1st and 2nd XI Glenlola played Victoria College.  Both Glenlola teams lost 2-0 Glenlola Collegiate teams also played Methodist College: The 2B XI lost 5-0 The U13A tem lost 1-0 The U13B team drew 0-0. Hard luck girls!

Birmingham Royal Ballet Workshop

15 November 2019 in /by

Congratulations to Year 12 Glenlola pupil, Georgia Crawford, who attended a ballet workshop which was taken by Rebecca from the Birmingham Royal Ballet Company.  Here is Georgia’s report. The class was for 17 people who were Grade 6 and above in ballet. The age of the other dancers in the class varied from 14-30+, with […]

Interview Skills Day 2019

14 November 2019 in /by

Our thanks to the professionals, business leaders and educators who provided invaluable interview practice for our Year 14s.  Many of the interviewers were impressed by our pupils’ enthusiasm, drive, determination, empathy, preparation and focus.