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Cambridge Pre-U Course in Physics

This year Glenlola Collegiate is introducing the Cambridge Pre-U course in Physics for pupils in Year 13.  This is a mathematically based, and academically rigorous qualification which complements the A-level Physics course, extending beyond the standard content to encompass topics such as Special Relativity and Cosmology. It is administered by the University of Cambridge and […]

Explorer Scouts Summer Camp 2014

Glenlola Explorer Scouts held their first Summer Camp during July in Greenhill YMCA in Newcastle. We were blessed with beautiful blue skies for the entire camp; waterproof coats remained unpacked in their ruc sacs!  After settling in the 1st activity was bouldering in the Bloody Bridge River.  This provided a welcome relief from the heat […]

Sports Results, Saturday 20 September

Senior Hockey On Saturday the Senior Teams played Belfast Royal Academy.  Despite having lost quite a few players to injuries and trips, the 1st XI fought well but lost 3-0.  The 2nd XI lost 2-0, the 2Bs lost 3-0 and the 3rds 1-0.  Hard luck girls. Junior Hockey On Saturday the Junior Teams played Belfast […]

Sports Results, 13 September 2014

Senior Hockey On Saturday the 1st XI played a tournament in Lurgan.  After four tough matches they drew two matches 0-0 and lost 2.  The 2nd XI and 2Bs played Bloomfield Collegiate.  The  2nd XI lost 4-1, with the goal scored by Joy Eadie and the 2B XI drew 0-0.  Hard luck girls. Junior Hockey […]

Glenlola Collegiate Celebrates Outstanding Examination Results

Congratulations to our pupils as they celebrate their success in this year’s GCSE and A-level examinations. At Advanced Level, almost one quarter of all grades achieved were either A* or A, with 12 pupils obtaining at least 3 A* or A grades and just under one third of the year group attaining at least 3 […]

SENTINUS Young Innovators 2014

Jessica Courtney, Amber Cummins and Emiko Seawright represented the Y10 Biology Research Group at SENTINUS Young Innovators 2014 on Friday 20 June.  The group won the Junior Young Scientist trophy and £100 for their project which surveyed local schools, places of worship and sports complexes to investigate the distribution of portable defibrillators in the Bangor […]

Irish Schools Athletics 2014

On a very sunny Saturday, 11 excited athletics arrived at the track in Tullamore full of hope and anticipation, and they certainly were not disappointed. The girls had worked hard all year and were rewarded with unprecedented success. Emma Stockton finished a creditable 8th in the Senior girls Hammer. Rebekah Rutherford finished 8th in the […]