Queens University Belfast and Cancer Research UK joined forces to sponsor a poster competition for AS-level biology students at the end of last term. Ten of the entrants spent a day at the Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology (CCRCB) at Queen’s. There they had a chance to practice lab techniques used in cancer […]
Journée européenne des langues 2013 Europäischer Tag der Sprachen 2013 El día europeo de las lenguas 2013 On Thursday 26 September, the Glenlola Modern Foreign Languages Department celebrated the annual European Day of Languages. Pupils were treated to hot chocolate and pain au chocolat in the canteen at break time where they were greeted by some […]
The RAE Armstrong Public Lecture Series is held in the Medical Biology Centre at Queen’s University,Belfasteach year. The 2013 lectures are presented by Professor Patrick J Morrison, Consultant in Genetic Medicine and Honorary Professor of Human Genetics at QUB. Six Year 13 AS Biology pupils attended a lecture on Wednesday 18 September 2013, titled ‘How […]
This summer over 50 Cadets from the Army Section travelled to Longmoor Camp in Hampshire for their annual summer camp. After an early start at BGS and a very long day spent travelling we arrived at Longmoor after tea and got settled in to the accommodation. Over the course of the week the Cadets took […]
Congratulations to our pupils as they deservedly celebrate outstanding examination results. At Advanced Level, more than one quarter of all grades achieved were either A* or A, with an impressive 13 pupils obtaining at least 3 A* or A grades. Over one third of the year group attained at least 3 grades at A*- B […]
A talented group of Bangor schoolgirls from Glenlola Collegiate School have each passed their first GCSE two years before their fellow classmates have even put pen to paper to take their examinations at this level. The17 Year 10 pupils achieved a 100% pass rate in their Astronomy GCSE, with an astounding 75% of the girls […]
The Junior Tennis team were victorious in the final of the Ulster Schools’ Junior Plate competition on Monday 24 June 2013. The girls qualified for the Plate competition having finished as runners-up in their section of the Ulster Schools’ competition. In the quarter-final of the Plate they beat Carrick Grammar 6-0, in the semi-final they beat […]
On Thursday 20 & Friday 21 June I took part in my Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Expedition. We started at Spelga Dam and from there followed the Ulster Way to Tollymore Forest Park where we camped for the night. We used our trangia to cook a nutrious meal of sweet and sour chicken and […]
Sixth Form pupils from Glenlola Collegiate were among the young people present at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast, on Monday 17 June 2013, to hear the speech by President Barak Obama on his visit to Northern Ireland for the G8 Summit. [nggallery id=168]
Congratulations to Rebekah Johnson, 8E, who was awarded a certificate for her winning entry to RIBI Young Photographer Competition. Entrants were asked to submit three different photographs on the theme of peace, along with a short description of the inspiration for their photos. Rebekah describes her inspiration as follows: “The fingernail photo shows that peace […]
Education Minister @paulgivan visited @GlenlolaSchool and was delighted to meet Principal Eric Thompson, Board of Governors, staff and pupils.
The Minister toured the school Wellness Centre and met Heather Law, Head of Pastoral Care and Lauran Brown, Pupil Support and Welfare
A superb night of entertainment, played and sung to the highest standard. Amazing talent all around. Well done to all, both pupils and staff.
4Day Five: Firstly, we enjoyed a tour of the Capitol building. Got to go into the Public gallery of the House of Representatives. Heard some Congressmen speak. Visited the Library of Congress. We visited the Supreme Court and finished the evening at the Lincoln Memorial. 🇺🇸💙🦢❤️
