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Playhouse Creatures at the MAC

On Thursday 24 September, the Year 13 and 14 Drama students traveled to the MAC Theatre in Belfast, to see Bruiser Theatre Company’s production of “Playhouse Creatures”. Directed by Lisa May, this riotous, moving show did not disappoint.  The audience was transported behind the scenes of theatre life in 17th century London as they followed […]

Notable Achievements Spring-Summer 2015

Cerys Howell 9B was chosen to compete at the Northern Ireland Working Hunter International at the British Show Pony Society International Championships at Grantham in England during the summer on her pony Twyford Captain Morgan.  The championships involved the three disciplines of dressage, working hunter and show jumping, and each team member had to compete in all […]

Year 12 Religious Studies Churches Visit

On Monday 21st and Wednesday 23rd September, our GCSE Full Course Religious Studies students had the opportunity to visit Hamilton Road Baptist Church and St Comgall’s Catholic Church as part of their study of the CCEA GCSE module ‘The Revelation of God and the Christian Church’. Seeing the churches up close really brought the unit […]

Prize Distribution 2015

HEADMASTER’S SPEECH Good evening … Lady Hermon, Alderman Graham, Mr Weir, Mr Butler, fellow Principals, Members of the Board of Governors, Members of Staff, Ladies and Gentlemen and Prize-winners. We are pleased and honoured that you have been able to join us on this happy occasion to celebrate with us the academic achievements and successes […]

UgandaDander Charity Walk

On Thursday 25 June, Glenlola pupils in years 8-11 took part in a sponsored walk in aid of our whole school charity, Charlene’s Project. The charity was founded by Charlene Barr, sister of one of our staff members, Mr David Barr.  Moved by the need she saw during a family visit to Uganda in 2008, she […]

Ulster Schools Derby 2015

The 4th annual Ulster Schools Derby took place on Thursday 18 June at Gransha Equestrian Centre.  The event, organised by Glenlola Collegiate School, has become firmly established, and was once again supported by competitors from all over Northern Ireland.  The day began with the Primary School class, sponsored by Autokleen. The class was won by […]

ACF Cadet bound for Ottawa

Rebecca Harrison, Year 12, is a member of the Gransha Detachment Army Cadet Force (ACF) and has been selected to represent her Batallion on a 7 week shooting course in Ottawa, Canada, this summer. Only 14 ACF cadets have been selected from all of the UK and Rebecca is the only representative chosen from Northern Ireland. Well done, Rebecca!

Sports Day 2015

Sports Day 2015 was held on Wednesday 16 June.  It was a great day of fun and activity for staff and pupils alike!