# Royal School Dungannon > RSD is a voluntary grammar school for boys & girls (11-19), with a strong boarding community, excellent results and great extra-curricular programme. > Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.3, this is an llms-full.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. ## Posts ### [News](https://www.royaldungannon.com/news/) **Published:** September 18, 2017 **Author:** Mr C Farrand --- ### [GCSE Success at RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success-at-rsd-4/) **Published:** August 21, 2026 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Pupils at the Royal School Dungannon have achieved excellent GCSE results in this summer’s examinations, with 2 out of 3 grades at A*-B and 94% of all grades at A*-C. **Content:** [ ![IMG_4702](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_4702-scaled.jpeg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_4702") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success-at-rsd-4/img_4702/) [ ![IMG_4684](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_4684-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_4684") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success-at-rsd-4/img_4684/) [ ![IMG_4688](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_4688-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_4688") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success-at-rsd-4/img_4688/) [ ![IMG_4693](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_4693-scaled.jpeg?w=1076&h=807&ssl=1 "IMG_4693") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success-at-rsd-4/img_4693/) Pupils at the Royal School Dungannon have achieved excellent GCSE results in this summer’s examinations, with 2 out of 3 grades at A\*-B and 94% of all grades at A\*-C. 34/103 pupils returned at least 5 A\*/A grades. Sheelyn Gallagher led the way, returning an impressive 10 A\* grades, while Amy Doran achieved 9 A\* grades plus 1 A grade. Marcus Lam and Angela Tran each scored 7 A\* grades plus 3 A grades, Carla McCammon achieved 4 A\* and 6 A grades, while Hayden Yim achieved 8 A\* grades plus 1 A and 1 B grade. Hannah Kelly, Emma Beattie, Horace Cheung, Kathryn Kane, Aaryak Kher, Emma McCreedy and Chloe Potter all returned A\*/A grades in 9 subjects within their overall totals, while Nia Chung, Ruby Gilpin, Lucy Morrow and James Pan all scored 8 A\*/A grades within their overall totals. Amelia Cybulski, Rebecca Kerr, Maisy Montgomery and Hannah Smith all achieved a combination of 7 A\*/A grades in their overall totals; and Gustas Almonaitis, Maja Anderson, Hannah Davidson, Ryan Hetherington, Madison Weir, Saree Yau, and Bobby Mann all scored a combination of 6 A\*/A grades in their overall totals. Louis Chan, Emily Clarke, Armandas Kaminskas, Adrija Matuseviciute, Chloe Morrow and Annabel Wylie each achieved 5 A grades in their overall totals. Year 11 pupils completed examination modules in a range of subjects and returned excellent results which will form the basis for further success in the GCSE examinations next summer. The Headmaster, Dr David Burnett, congratulated the pupils for their achievements. “Five years ago, this cohort of pupils joined RSD after long spells of Covid lockdown disruption. It would have been understandable if they felt a bit bruised by it all and their confidence knocked. But they have done so well to bounce back and build their knowledge and skills across a large range of subjects, growing in confidence step-by-step. We are all delighted for the pupils who have worked so hard, listening to their teachers and being so well-supported by their parents. All their hard work has paid off and they deserve huge congratulations for all their achievements. My thanks go also to my teaching colleagues who have not only taught the pupils so well in their academic subjects but worked with real commitment to boost pupils’ confidence and belief in themselves, often in an activity outside the classroom. Their support and guidance are hugely appreciated, not least by the pupils themselves. My congratulations to everyone involved and, of course, especially to the pupils!” - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgcse-success-at-rsd-4%2F&t=GCSE%20Success%20at%20RSD) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=GCSE%20Success%20at%20RSD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgcse-success-at-rsd-4%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Featured, General News, Key Stage 4, Year 12 --- ### [A Level Success at RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-success-at-rsd-4/) **Published:** August 14, 2026 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Sixth Form pupils in the Royal School Dungannon who achieved excellent A Level results this summer, with an average UCAS points return per pupil equivalent to BBB grades.  **Content:** [ ![Group of students standing on outdoor brick steps in front of a school building, posing for a photo.](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_7060-scaled.png?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_7060") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-success-at-rsd-4/img_7060/) [ ![Three students sit on a concrete ledge in a campus courtyard, smiling at the camera with trees and buildings behind them.](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_7047-scaled.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_7047") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-success-at-rsd-4/img_7047/) [ ![Two young men sit on a concrete ledge in a campus courtyard with green grass and trees behind them.](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_7050-scaled.png?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_7050") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-success-at-rsd-4/img_7050/) [ ![Five young adults pose for a photo on a campus courtyard: two standing behind a concrete wall and three seated on the wall in front. The group wears casual clothing and trees/buildings are in the background.](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_7053-scaled.png?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_7053") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-success-at-rsd-4/img_7053/) [ ![Two smiling students sit on a stone bench in a campus courtyard with grass and brick buildings behind them.](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_7058-scaled.png?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_7058") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-success-at-rsd-4/img_7058/) Congratulations to Sixth Form pupils in the Royal School Dungannon who achieved excellent A Level results this summer, with an average UCAS points return per pupil equivalent to BBB grades. Hannah Siu led the way with 3 A\* grades and Hannah Atkinson, Ashley Ip, Toby McClean, Gabrielle Mischook, Mufarowashe Pavolo, Anna Sloane and Grace Smyth all returned 2 A\* grades and 1 A grade. Actin Au scored 1 A\*, 2 A and 1 B grades while Oscar Gilpin, Philip Glasgow, Vihan Kher, Matthew Mak, Jonathan McKenzie and Sophie Siu each achieved 1 A\* grade plus 2 A grades. Kristyn Archer, Emma Arthur, Panna Csonka, Lucy Davidson, Reuben Gallagher, Ross Hewitt, Angus Lee, Chloe McLean and Matthew Smith all scored 3 A grades. India Aiken, Hannah Conway, James Gibson, Jayne McConnell and Victoria Sharkey each returned 1 A\*, 1 A and 1 B grade, while Jayden Chan and Jamie Creaney both returned 2 A grades and 1 B grade. Year 13 pupils received their AS Level results and there were many impressive performances here too, with Alice Doran, Rebecca Loane, Katherine Ryan and Darcy Weir all achieving 4 A grades. Megan Chambers, Chloe Ewing, Charlie McClung, James McMahon and Kinson Yu each returned 3 A grades and 1 B grade, while Abby Cardwell, Poppy Hutchinson, Joseph Kane, Lily Black, Nisha Chung, Angus Lam, Erin May McCreedy, Abi Neill, Georgia Newall, Rebecca Robinson and Lydia Spence all scored 3 A grades in their overall totals. A further 11 pupils returned at least 2 A grades in their overall totals: Chloe Rainey, Mason Chow, Hannah Davidson, Jake Ferguson, Karla Millar, Ieva Venckute, Emily Watt, Harry Finlay, Alan Plawecki, Harvey Wright-Di-Maio and Darcie Knox. The Headmaster, Dr David Burnett, was full of praise, describing the results as, “A reflection of the hard work so many pupils have put into their studies throughout their time at RSD. It takes real commitment and focus to achieve top grades at A Level and AS, and we are so proud of the ways in which RSD pupils have worked with their dedicated teachers and achieved so much. The partnership between school and home is a key factor and, as well as congratulating the pupils, I would like to pass on my thanks to teaching colleagues and parents for the support they have given and their role in the pupils’ success. We are thrilled that this great bunch of young people have done so well and opened so many opportunities for their future.” - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-level-success-at-rsd-4%2F&t=A%20Level%20Success%20at%20RSD) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20Level%20Success%20at%20RSD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-level-success-at-rsd-4%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Featured, Sixth Form --- ### [Welcome to our new Bursar & Facilities Manager](https://www.royaldungannon.com/welcome-to-our-new-bursar-facilities-manager/) **Published:** October 2, 2025 **Author:** Mrs N Peden **Content:** Following the retirement of Mr Wheeler, our long-serving Bursar, we are delighted to welcome two new members of staff; Mrs Cheryl Kelly and Mr John Stewart. Mrs Cheryl Kelly is the new RSD Bursar and Mr John Stewart has filled the role of Facilities Manager. [ ![Mrs C Kelly - Bursar](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/RSD-PRIZE-DAY-2025-512-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=803&ssl=1 "RSD") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/welcome-to-our-new-bursar-facilities-manager/rsd-4/) Mrs C Kelly – Bursar [ ![Mr J Stewart - Facilities Manager](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/RSD-PRIZE-DAY-2025-517-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=803&ssl=1 "RSD") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/welcome-to-our-new-bursar-facilities-manager/rsd-5/) Mr J Stewart – Facilities Manager Mrs Cheryl Kelly has been appointed as the new bursar. As a former RSD pupil and parent, she knows the school very well, and she has many years of accountancy experience as part of senior leadership teams in the business and the commercial world. In general, the Bursar role will be focused on the strategic leadership of school finances, major projects and oversight of the non-teaching staff. Mr John Stewart joins RSD as our new Facilities Manager, a newly created role overseeing the RSD buildings and site, which will complement the Bursar’s role. Mr Stewart brings a wealth of experience in facilities management and the construction industry. The new Facilities Manager will be focused on day-to-day management of premises and resources, managing caretaking and grounds staff and supporting other ancillary staff, such as cleaning and kitchen staff. We wish both Mrs Kelly and Mr Stewart every success and happiness in their time at RSD. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwelcome-to-our-new-bursar-facilities-manager%2F&t=Welcome%20to%20our%20new%20Bursar%20%26%20Facilities%20Manager) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Welcome%20to%20our%20new%20Bursar%20%26%20Facilities%20Manager&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwelcome-to-our-new-bursar-facilities-manager%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Featured, General News --- ### [Welcome to our new Vice Principal for Pastoral and Inclusion](https://www.royaldungannon.com/vice-principal-for-pastoral-and-inclusion/) **Published:** October 2, 2025 **Author:** Mrs N Peden **Content:** We welcome Mrs Phoebe Parks as our new Vice Principal for Pastoral and Inclusion. Mrs Parks was Senior Teacher Pastoral at Drumragh Integrated College in Omagh and has a huge interest and range of experience in working with young people to help them overcome barriers to success and enjoy school. In addition to leading our Pastoral Team, she will bring a lot of experience to the Inclusion aspect of the role also, thanks to her involvement with SEN pupils and planning for their needs. Mrs Parks is an English specialist and, as well as teaching English and LLW classes, she will assist Year 12 pupils with GCSE English Literature coursework. She also plays hockey for Lurgan Ladies and will be involved with girls’ Games and hockey. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fvice-principal-for-pastoral-and-inclusion%2F&t=Welcome%20to%20our%20new%20Vice%20Principal%20for%20Pastoral%20and%20Inclusion) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Welcome%20to%20our%20new%20Vice%20Principal%20for%20Pastoral%20and%20Inclusion&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fvice-principal-for-pastoral-and-inclusion%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Featured, General News --- ### [GCSE Success at RSD!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success-at-rsd-3/) **Published:** August 22, 2025 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![IMG_0573](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_0573-scaled.jpeg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_0573") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success-at-rsd-3/img_0573/) [ ![IMG_0540](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_0540-scaled.jpeg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_0540") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success-at-rsd-3/img_0540/) [ ![IMG_0544](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_0544-scaled.jpeg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_0544") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success-at-rsd-3/img_0544-2/) [ ![IMG_0549](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_0549-scaled.jpeg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_0549") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success-at-rsd-3/img_0549-3/) [ ![IMG_0554](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_0554-scaled.jpeg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_0554") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success-at-rsd-3/img_0554/) [ ![IMG_0559](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_0559-scaled.jpeg?w=536&h=715&ssl=1 "IMG_0559") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success-at-rsd-3/img_0559-2/) [ ![IMG_0564](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_0564-scaled.jpeg?w=536&h=715&ssl=1 "IMG_0564") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success-at-rsd-3/img_0564/) Pupils at the Royal School Dungannon have achieved excellent GCSE results in this summer’s examinations, with 51% of all grades at A\* or A, 74% of all grades at A\*-B and 94% of all grades at A\*-C. 44/104 pupils returned at least 6 A\*/A grades. Ishbel Logue led the way with a clean sweep of 10 A\* grades, while Nisha Chung and Alice Doran each returned 9 A\* grades plus 1 A grade and Megan Chambers and Rebecca Loane each scored 8 A\* grades plus 2 A grades. Darcy Weir achieved 7 A\* grades plus 3 A grades, Joseph Kane and Lydia Spence each returned 6 A\* and 4 A grades, Chloe Ewing scored 5 A\* and 5 A grades, and Katherine Ryan scored 4 A\* grades and 6 A grades. Hannah Davidson, Harry Kerr, Abby Cardwell, Isaiah McElnea, Caleb Talbot and Sarah Da Costa all achieved a combination of 10 A\*/A grades in their overall totals. Kinson Yu, Minnie Yu, Kylie Leung, Charlene Liu, Ieva Venckute, Emily Watt, Charlie McClung, Elena Watson, Hannah McIlwaine, Emilia Zareiko, Honor Davidson and Tanya Stoyanova all returned A\*/A grades in 9 subjects within their overall totals. Erin May McCreedy, James McMahon, Mason Chow, Poppy Hutchinson, Angus Lam, Evie Girvan and Chloe Rainey all scored 8 A\*/A grades within their overall totals. Sarah McCoy, Matthew Smiton, John Stinson and Calum Stretton all achieved a combination of 7 A\*/A grades in their overall totals. Charlotte Kennedy, Karla Millar, Jemimah Anderson, Arthur Maliy and Rebecca Robinson all scored a combination of 6 A\*/A grades in their overall totals. Year 11 pupils completed examination modules in a range of subjects and returned excellent results which will form the basis for further success in the GCSE examinations next summer. The Headmaster, Dr David Burnett, congratulated the pupils for their achievements. “We are all delighted for the pupils who have worked so hard across the past two years to achieve these excellent results. All that hard work has paid off and they deserve nothing but praise for their efforts. My thanks also to our parents and teachers who have encouraged the pupils every step of the way to stay focused on doing their best. Their support and guidance has been hugely appreciated, not least by the pupils themselves. My congratulations to all!” - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgcse-success-at-rsd-3%2F&t=GCSE%20Success%20at%20RSD%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=GCSE%20Success%20at%20RSD%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgcse-success-at-rsd-3%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Featured, General News, Key Stage 4 --- ### [A Level Success at RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-success-at-rsd-3/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Sixth Form pupils in the Royal School Dungannon who achieved excellent A Level results this summer, with an average UCAS points return per pupil equivalent to BBB grades. **Content:** [ ![IMG_0466](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_0466-scaled.jpeg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_0466") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-success-at-rsd-3/img_0466-2/) [ ![IMG_0444](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_0444-scaled.jpeg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_0444") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-success-at-rsd-3/img_0444-2/) [ ![IMG_0453](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_0453-scaled.jpeg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_0453") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-success-at-rsd-3/img_0453/) [ ![IMG_0449](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_0449-scaled.jpeg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_0449") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-success-at-rsd-3/img_0449/) [ ![IMG_0459](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_0459-scaled.jpeg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_0459") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-success-at-rsd-3/img_0459-2/) Congratulations to Sixth Form pupils in the Royal School Dungannon who achieved excellent A Level results this summer, with an average UCAS points return per pupil equivalent to BBB grades. Aoife Logue led the way with 5 A\* grades and she will now read Chemical Engineering at Selwyn College, Cambridge. James Shaw scored 3 A\* grades and 1 A grade, Pearl Ng achieved 2 A\* plus 2 A grades, while Bernice Wong scored 3 A\* grades. Joanna Ashfield, Lois Carson, Redison Lau and Molly McAlister all returned 2 A\* grades and 1 A grade. Miriam Carson, Austen Lam, Madison Lecky, Erin Mathieson and Victoria Watt each achieved at least 1 A\* grade plus 2 A grades within their overall totals, while Grace Beacom, Beth Curry and Sophie Meyer all returned 2 A\*/A grades. Jayden Cheung, Katie Ewing, Hannah Spence and Zara White all scored 3 A grades. Six pupils achieved at least 2 A grades in their overall totals: Eva Cavanagh, Regina Chan, Hannah Herron, Wilson Liu, Hannah Moore and Molly Nelson. Year 13 pupils received their AS Level results and there were many impressive performances here too, with Lucy Davidson, Reuben Gallagher, Oscar Gilpin, Jonathan McKenzie, Chloe McLean and Hannah Siu all achieving 4 A grades. McKenzie Gervin, Matthew Mak and Gabrielle Mischook each returned 3 A grades and 1 B grade, while Kristyn Archer, Emma Arthur, Panna Csonka, Philip Glasgow, Toby McClean, Mufarowashe Pavolo, Matthew Smith and Grace Smyth all scored 3 A grades in their overall totals. A further 9 pupils returned at least 2 A grades in their overall totals: Ashley Ip, Sophie Siu, Actin Au, Vihan Kerr, Angus Lee, Victoria Sharkey, Anna Sloane, Harry Wylie and Apple Yeung. The Headmaster, Dr David Burnett, praised the pupils and thanked the staff and parents for their support. “The A Level and AS results are a reflection of the hard work each pupil puts into his or her studies. We are always impressed by the dedication and maturity which pupils show, and the consistency of their focus. When pupils’ wider involvement in school life and the local community is also factored in then our pride and admiration in their achievements only grows. They are a terrific bunch of young people and a real credit to RSD, their families and themselves. I know they would be the first to acknowledge the guidance they receive from their teachers and the support from their parents and I would like to pass on my thanks to teaching colleagues and everyone at home for the support they have given and their role in the pupils’ success. We are delighted that this great bunch of young people have done so well and opened up so many opportunities for their future.” - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-level-success-at-rsd-3%2F&t=A%20Level%20Success%20at%20RSD) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20Level%20Success%20at%20RSD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-level-success-at-rsd-3%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Featured, General News, Sixth Form --- ### [Welcome to our Dilworth tutors of 2025!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/welcome-to-our-dilworth-tutors-of-2025/) **Published:** January 20, 2025 **Author:** Mrs N Peden **Excerpt:** At the start of term we were delighted to welcome our 2025 Dilworth Tutors to RSD.  **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dilworthtutors25-1-scaled.jpg) At the start of term we were delighted to welcome our 2025 Dilworth Tutors to RSD. Whilst the weather conditions may have been the opposite to those in Auckland, Quinton Roderick, Sonny Luong and Joshua Futi received a warm welcome from the RSD community. The tutors will be assisting with classes and working in the boarding department. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwelcome-to-our-dilworth-tutors-of-2025%2F&t=Welcome%20to%20our%20Dilworth%20tutors%20of%202025%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Welcome%20to%20our%20Dilworth%20tutors%20of%202025%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwelcome-to-our-dilworth-tutors-of-2025%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, Featured, General News --- ### [Honours Presentations](https://www.royaldungannon.com/honours-presentations/) **Published:** May 1, 2025 **Author:** Mrs N Peden **Content:** At the end of last term an honours assembly was held to present honours in Debating, Public Speaking, Music, Hockey and Rugby. Honours are awarded to pupils based on them setting high standards in terms of commitment including regular attendance, participation, skill level and service in their chosen activity throughout their school career. Major Honours are awarded to pupils in Years 12 – 14 and Minor Honours are only awarded to Sixth Form pupils. Honourable mentions are given to pupils who have made a significant contribution in their field but just failed to meet the criteria for minor honours or who would have been awarded honours except for their age (i.e. in Years 10 & 11). [ ![Rugby Honours](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0354-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=536&crop=1&ssl=1 "IMG_0354") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/honours-presentations/img_0354/) Rugby Honours [ ![Hockey Honours](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0349-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=536&crop=1&ssl=1 "IMG_0349") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/honours-presentations/img_0349-2/) Hockey Honours [ ![Music Honours](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0347-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=536&crop=1&ssl=1 "IMG_0347") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/honours-presentations/img_0347-3/) Music Honours [ ![Public Speaking & Debating Honours](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0346-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=536&crop=1&ssl=1 "IMG_0346") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/honours-presentations/img_0346-2/) Public Speaking & Debating Honours - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhonours-presentations%2F&t=Honours%20Presentations) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Honours%20Presentations&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhonours-presentations%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Featured, General News --- ### [Senior Prefect Team 2025/2026](https://www.royaldungannon.com/senior-prefect-team-2025-2026/) **Published:** May 1, 2025 **Author:** Mrs N Peden **Content:** At the start of the Easter term, the senior prefect team for 2025-2026 was introduced to the school. The prefects will be led by Naomi Anderson (Head Girl) and James Parks (Head Boy). They will be supported by Lucy Davidson and Gabby Mischook (Deputy Head Girls) along with Reuben Gallagher and Jonathan McKenzie (Deputy Head Boys). Congratulations to everyone on their appointment. [ ![RSD 2025/2026 Senior Prefect Team](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0378-scaled.jpg?w=1076&h=861&ssl=1 "IMG_0378") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/senior-prefect-team-2025-2026/img_0378/) RSD 2025/2026 Senior Prefect Team [ ![Head Girl - Naomi Anderson](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0367-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=333&ssl=1 "IMG_0367") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/senior-prefect-team-2025-2026/img_0367/) Head Girl – Naomi Anderson [ ![Head Boy - James Parks](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0368-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=333&ssl=1 "IMG_0368") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/senior-prefect-team-2025-2026/img_0368/) Head Boy – James Parks [ ![Deputy Head Girl - Lucy Davidson](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0369-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=333&ssl=1 "IMG_0369") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/senior-prefect-team-2025-2026/img_0369/) Deputy Head Girl – Lucy Davidson [ ![Deputy Head Girl - Gabby Mischook](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0374-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=333&ssl=1 "IMG_0374") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/senior-prefect-team-2025-2026/img_0374/) Deputy Head Girl – Gabby Mischook [ ![Deputy Head Boy - Reuben Gallagher](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0370-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=670&ssl=1 "IMG_0370") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/senior-prefect-team-2025-2026/img_0370/) Deputy Head Boy – Reuben Gallagher [ ![Deputy Head Boy - Jonathan McKenzie](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0371-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=670&ssl=1 "IMG_0371") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/senior-prefect-team-2025-2026/img_0371/) Deputy Head Boy – Jonathan McKenzie - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsenior-prefect-team-2025-2026%2F&t=Senior%20Prefect%20Team%202025%2F2026) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Senior%20Prefect%20Team%202025%2F2026&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsenior-prefect-team-2025-2026%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Featured, General News --- ### [School Closure Friday 24th January](https://www.royaldungannon.com/school-closure-friday-24th-january/) **Published:** January 23, 2025 **Author:** Mrs N Peden **Excerpt:** We have received communication form the Department of Education that due to anticipated severe weather conditions, all schools in Northern Ireland are required to close tomorrow (Friday 24th January 2025). Therefore RSD will be closed tomorrow, Friday 24th January 2025. **Content:** We have received communication from the Department of Education that due to anticipated severe weather conditions, all schools in Northern Ireland are required to close tomorrow (Friday 24th January 2025). **Therefore RSD will be closed tomorrow, Friday 24th January 2025.** The Chief Executive of the Education Authority has asked that schools should put plans in place today for remote learning so that pupils can study at home so the RSD teaching staff have been asked to publish work on Google Classroom and in some cases, it may be appropriate for there to be online lessons through Google Meet for all or part of the normal timetabled time for a class. Please see announcements below which refer to various year groups: **All Pupils** **Sports Fixtures:** At the moment, Saturday sports fixtures are expected to go ahead but pupils should check their normal notifications for updates. **SU Trip:** The SU Trip will **not** travel to Rostrevor on Friday. The situation will be reviewed on Friday evening and Saturday morning to see if it is possible to travel on Saturday morning. Pupils should check the Google Classroom for details. **RSD Boarding:** RSD boarding will remain open and staffed as normal. Arrangements are being put in place to ensure that meals are provided. **Year 12 Pupils** The Food Technology practicals scheduled for tomorrow will be rearranged. **Year 13 & 14 Pupils** **Music Trip:** The planned music trip to Belfast has been cancelled. **Pupils who attend classes in South West College:** These pupils should note that that lessons for them tomorrow will be delivered online. **Year 14 Pupils** The closing date for Dilworth applications has now been extended to 2.00pm on Monday 27th January 2025. It is anticipated that school will resume on Monday morning (27th January 2025) at 8.45am with the normal assemblies. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fschool-closure-friday-24th-january%2F&t=School%20Closure%20Friday%2024th%20January) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=School%20Closure%20Friday%2024th%20January&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fschool-closure-friday-24th-january%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Christmas Concert 2024](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2024/) **Published:** December 18, 2024 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![RSD Xmas Concert 2024-101](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/RSD-Xmas-Concert-2024-101-scaled.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "RSD Xmas Concert 2024-101") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-xmas-concert-2024-101/) [ ![RSD Xmas Concert 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the RSD assembly hall was transformed into a festive musical spectacle, providing a very eager audience with a glimpse of Christmas. The curtain was drawn open and the house lights were cut, marking the start of the 2024 Royal School Dungannon Christmas Concert. The evening was opened with the RSD Symphonic Band’s impeccable performances of ‘Fanfare On Adeste Fideles’ and ‘Carol Of The Bells’. The band’s Fanfare was a lively and fast paced medley of various well known Christmas songs, which instantly brought a sense of home and nostalgia to the hall. In their second song, Carol Of The Bells, the racing tempo and mighty crescendo allowed the RSD musicians to skillfully conjure the perfect Christmas ambiance. The band also united the whole audience by leading us in two well known, much loved Christmas carols, ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’ and ‘Hark The Herald Angels Sing’. The hall became filled with a joyous merry tune encapsulating the RSD Christmas Concert. The musical part of the programme also contained two wonderful woodwind ensembles. The trio consisted of three junior pupils Harry Whiteside, Scarlett Weir and Peter Cather. They were accompanied by Mr Cuddy on the piano and played ‘The Holly and The Ivy’. Later in the programme, Andrea Agnew & Lucy Orr performed ‘Silent Night’ as a flute duet. These universally loved Christmas song had an upbeat melody which the musicians held throughout allowing them to portray the song’s jolly, festive feel. We heard a charming and bright vocal ensemble from four year 9 girls, Sammie-Lou Robinson, Sarah Needham, Tori Beckett and Isabella Kinkead. The girls were accompanied by Mr Henning on the piano whilst they effortlessly sang a touching and emotional religious song, ‘Hallelujah’. The four girl voices blended beautifully together to create a sweet euphonious sound which filled the hall and touched hearts. Two senior pupils, Actin Au and Isaac Leung, then took to the stage. The two pupils performed a piano and clarinet duet of a ‘Frozen Medley’ which they arranged themselves. Their self arranged medley had the audience frozen in utter amazement as the piece had musical intricacies and complexities worthy of a standing ovation. The RSD Senior Choir, under the leadership of Mr Henning, did not disappoint and showed how they could flawlessly and harmoniously change their collective voice from one song to another with a starkly contrasting tempo, dynamic and feeling. The first song the Senior Choir performed was ‘Sleigh Ride’, the lyrics and warm, inviting smiles from the choir encapsulated the feeling of a precious childhood Christmas filled with fun wintertime activities. The Choir followed this lively, joyful song with a more reflective and religious performance, singing ‘In The Bleak Midwinter’. This song was set in a minor key and had layered melodies which allowed the piece to develop and tell a story, sucking the audience into the Choirs performance. The magical voices beautifully reflected on the birth of Jesus and gave an emotional feel to an extremely impenetrable piece of music. We had two more senior vocal duets, two poised and skilled vocalists. First, Jamie Creaney and Mia Cassidy performed ‘Once Upon A Christmas’ and exceptionally embodied the original performers of the song, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. Also, Megan Chambers and Madison Weir performed ‘When We’re Together’, a musical theatre piece from the famous Elsa and Anna of Arendelle. Both duos gave excellent performances and delivered their songs with confidence, charisma and charm, winning the hearts of the audience. As soon as the wild goose chase for Mr Henning and Mr Cuddy was put to an end the Chamber Choir gave us an acapella song entitled ‘African Noel’. This song overflowed with fun, exotic and fast paced rhythms, giving the audience the chance to hear and feel a different perspective on Christmas instead of just our typical, traditional Northern Irish Christmas. The Choirs’ jollity, warmth and camaraderie with each other enticed the audience. The second part of the Christmas Concert was in Mrs Jackson’s words “full of chaos, madness and joy!” A parallel to many of our own Christmases. This came from the magic the RSD Junior Drama’s performance gave to us. Their performance of Roald Dahl’s book Charlie And The Chocolate Factory’ was completely captivating. Over the course of the second act 49 talented, hardworking, dedicated children, from across junior school, took to the stage. The excitement and enthusiasm the children had when performing oozed out in their portrayal of the character’s and created a thrilling and spirited watch. The use of props like the home-made boat added to the incredible performance and allowed the children to embody their roles. It was clear to see the effort and dedication the teachers, cast and senior helpers put into the performance, which undoubtedly paid off when the chuckling and laughing echoed around the hall. *Thanks to Hannah Moore (Year 14) for this review.* - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-concert-2024%2F&t=Christmas%20Concert%202024) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Christmas%20Concert%202024&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-concert-2024%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Featured, General News, Music News --- ### [Work Shadowing at Sperrinview Special School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/work-shadowing-at-sperrinview-special-school/) **Published:** December 18, 2024 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_8715.png) On the 26th November, 3rd December and 10th December, four RSD pupils took part in a Work shadowing scheme in Sperrinview Special School between break time and lunch time. The four pupils that took part were put into different classes with Jamie Creaney in the Sunlight class, Stephen Wylie in T1, Miley Fallon in J2 and Emma Gilmore in M3. One of the activities we were involved in was “Fun with Drums”, entailing a music therapy-type session where the children got to play a range of percussion instruments like djembe drums and shaker eggs. We also helped the children with their schoolwork, which tested our ability to adapt and even change our language and behaviour according to the needs of the individuals in our classroom. This has developed everyone’s communication skills, patience, empathy and adaptability, and has enhanced our understanding of young people with Severe Learning Difficulties and Special Educational Needs at a variety of ages and abilities. I would like to thank all the teachers, classroom assistants, Sperrinview’s principal (a former RSD pupil!) and Vice Principal (who gave us a tour around the school and responded brilliantly to any questions or queries we had) and Mrs. Matthews alongside any other members of staff (not forgetting Miley’s grandfather for transport to and from Sperrinview on the first day) for making this marvelous scheme possible to carry out. This scheme was thoroughly enjoyed by all involved. Hopefully this isn’t the end of our links with Sperrinview as some of us ought to have jobs in Primary/SEN schools, Pediatric nursing and other areas where Work shadowing in this amazing school would be of great benefit to both us and Sperrinview (provided they want to keep us!) *Thanks to Jamie Creaney (Year 13) for this report.* - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwork-shadowing-at-sperrinview-special-school%2F&t=Work%20Shadowing%20at%20Sperrinview%20Special%20School) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Work%20Shadowing%20at%20Sperrinview%20Special%20School&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwork-shadowing-at-sperrinview-special-school%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sixth Form **Tags:** work shadowing --- ### [Young Enterprise pupils attend Global Innovation Summit](https://www.royaldungannon.com/17083089-2/) **Published:** November 25, 2024 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![Innovation summit2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Innovation-summit2.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "Innovation summit2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/17083089-2/innovation-summit2/) [ ![Innovationsummit7](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Innovationsummit7.jpeg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "Innovationsummit7") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/17083089-2/innovationsummit7/) [ ![Innovation summit6](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Innovation-summit6.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "Innovation summit6") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/17083089-2/innovation-summit6/) [ ![Innovation summit5](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Innovation-summit5.jpg?w=266&h=177&ssl=1 "Innovation summit5") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/17083089-2/innovation-summit5/) [ ![Innovation summit4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Innovation-summit4.jpg?w=266&h=177&ssl=1 "Innovation summit4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/17083089-2/innovation-summit4/) [ ![Innovation summit3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Innovation-summit3.jpg?w=266&h=177&ssl=1 "Innovation summit3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/17083089-2/innovation-summit3/) [ ![Innovation summit1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Innovation-summit1.jpg?w=266&h=177&ssl=1 "Innovation summit1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/17083089-2/innovation-summit1/) On Thursday 14th November, Year 13 & 14 Young Enterprise pupils attended the Global Innovation Summit at Queen’s University, Belfast. The event took place over 3 days, with various keynote speakers including Professor Brian Cox, Bill Neely, Dave Linton, Sinead Rocks and many more. This year’s focus was on global sustainability and economic inclusion. We were invited on Day 3 to showcase the partnership between Young Enterprise and schools to promote innovation and entrepreneurial skills. Pupils were also given the opportunity to attend parts of the conference, including interesting panel conversations; Breaking Barriers: The impact of women in shaping an innovating economy and innovating for social change. Year 14 pupils Bernice Wong, Nathan Ozuem and Redison Lau took part in the Company programme last year. They sold hoodies under the business name ACE (standing for Active, Confidence, Embrace) which focused on promoting positive mental health by displaying positive messages on their hoodies. Year 13 pupils have just begun their journey in this year’s Company programme. Naomi Anderson, Lucy Davidson, Philip Glasgow, Jacob McNutt, Gabrielle Mischook and James Parks attended, showcasing their new business Worn to Carry, which converts old, unused jeans into new fashionable tote bags. Their focus is on sustainability by extending the life cycle of a pair of jeans and reducing landfill. All pupils showcased their business ideas excellently to leaders across global business, with a surprise visit at the end of the day by Hilary Clinton, who enjoyed hearing about their innovation and promotion of positive mental health and sustainability. Mrs Clinton left the event with a Worn to Carry bag of her own, and the team persuaded her to sign a bag for them. You can look out for it on display at the school’s Twilight Market in December where Worn to Carry will be selling their bags! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F17083089-2%2F&t=Young%20Enterprise%20pupils%20attend%20Global%20Innovation%20Summit) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Young%20Enterprise%20pupils%20attend%20Global%20Innovation%20Summit&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F17083089-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Featured, General News **Tags:** Young Enterprise --- ### [Christmas Carol Service 2023 | A Photo Gallery](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-carol-service-2023-a-photo-gallery/) **Published:** December 25, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![RSD Carol Service 2023-18](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/RSD-Carol-Service-2023-18-scaled.jpg?w=615&h=922&ssl=1 "RSD Carol Service 2023-18") 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**Categories:** General News --- ### [Sports Day 2024 : A Photo Gallery](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2024-a-photo-gallery/) **Published:** June 30, 2024 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![RSD SPORTS DAY 24-322](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/RSD-SPORTS-DAY-24-322-scaled.jpg?w=437&h=291&ssl=1 "RSD SPORTS DAY 24-322") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2024-a-photo-gallery/rsd-sports-day-24-322/) [ ![RSD SPORTS DAY 24-104](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/RSD-SPORTS-DAY-24-104-scaled.jpg?w=437&h=291&ssl=1 "RSD SPORTS DAY 24-104") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2024-a-photo-gallery/rsd-sports-day-24-104/) [ ![RSD SPORTS DAY 24-111](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/RSD-SPORTS-DAY-24-111-scaled.jpg?w=194&h=291&ssl=1 "RSD SPORTS DAY 24-111") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2024-a-photo-gallery/rsd-sports-day-24-111/) [ ![RSD SPORTS 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The motion that was debated in the Forum between Nicholson and Beresford was 'This House believes that Donald Trump is as much of a danger to the world as Vladimir Putin' and the motion debated in the Library between Mountjoy and Bullingbrook was 'This House believes that paranormal activity is a figment of the imagination.' **Content:** [ ![IMG_2777_Original](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2777_Original-scaled.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_2777_Original") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_2777_original/) [ ![IMG_5428](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_5428.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_5428") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_5428/) [ ![IMG_2778_Original](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2778_Original-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_2778_Original") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_2778_original/) [ ![IMG_5430](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_5430.png?w=1076&h=807&ssl=1 "IMG_5430") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_5430/) Our annual House Debating competition took place last Friday. The motion that was debated in the Forum between Nicholson and Beresford was ‘This House believes that Donald Trump is as much of a danger to the world as Vladimir Putin’ and the motion debated in the Library between Mountjoy and Bullingbrook was ‘This House believes that paranormal activity is a figment of the imagination.’ The final outcome of House Debating on Friday was as follows: 1. Beresford (Olivija Bilyte and Jonathan McKenzie) with 88 points out of 100. 2. Mountjoy (Emma Falls and Shannon Kelly Troughton) with 82/100. 3. Nicholson (Stacey Jardine and Chloe McCollum) with 78/10. 4. Bullingbrook (Emma Gilmore and Stephen Wylie) with 69/100. Congratulations to all of our wonderful debaters, special thanks to Mrs McCullough and Mr Drennan for organising (and chairing) our debates. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhouse-debating-competition-2024-2%2F&t=House%20Debating%20Competition%202024) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=House%20Debating%20Competition%202024&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhouse-debating-competition-2024-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Featured, General News, House News **Tags:** Debating --- ### [Thank you sponsors!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/thank-you-sponsors/) **Published:** November 18, 2024 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** A huge thank you to all of the local businesses who have supported our school sports teams through sponsorship for the 2024/25 school year. Also, to the RSD Former Pupils Association, who have supported our sports department through their “Sporting Excellence” fundraising campaign. **Content:** [ ![thumbnail_image0 (1)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/thumbnail_image0-1.jpg?w=686&h=515&ssl=1 "thumbnail_image0 (1)") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/thank-you-sponsors/thumbnail_image0-1/) [ ![IMG_1876](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_1876.png?w=386&h=515&ssl=1 "IMG_1876") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/thank-you-sponsors/img_1876/) [ ![IMG_1905](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_1905.png?w=648&h=864&ssl=1 "IMG_1905") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/thank-you-sponsors/img_1905/) [ ![IMG_1875](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_1875.png?w=424&h=318&ssl=1 "IMG_1875") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/thank-you-sponsors/img_1875/) [ ![5440ed6e-430d-4cf8-a02a-6f824dd4de8a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/5440ed6e-430d-4cf8-a02a-6f824dd4de8a.jpg?w=424&h=317&ssl=1 "5440ed6e-430d-4cf8-a02a-6f824dd4de8a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/thank-you-sponsors/5440ed6e-430d-4cf8-a02a-6f824dd4de8a/) [ ![IMG_1809](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_1809-scaled.jpg?w=424&h=221&ssl=1 "IMG_1809") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/thank-you-sponsors/img_1809/) A huge thank you to all of the local businesses who have supported our school sports teams through sponsorship for the 2024/25 school year. Also, to the RSD Former Pupils Association, who have supported our sports department through their “[Sporting Excellence](https://www.rsdfpa.com/projects/sporting-excellence)” fundraising campaign. > “The RSD Former Pupils Association launched its “[Sporting Excellence](https://www.rsdfpa.com/projects/sporting-excellence)” fundraising campaign earlier this year. Our aim is to provide financial assistance to the sporting life of RSD through creating strong links between RSD and the local business community. To date we have secured sponsorship for a number of the school’s rugby and hockey teams. > On the rugby side of sport, we have been generously supported by our key sponsors, Dunbia, Tom Morrow & Co. Ltd. (1st XV) SJ Davidson and Alexander Mills (2nd XV) Mr Sam Simpson (Medallion XV) Eurocoach and Cavanagh Kelly (U14XV). > Our hockey teams have been generously supported by our key sponsors. The 1st XI is supported by Westland, 2nd XI by Integrated Timber Solutions and Tom Morrow & co. Ltd., 3rd XI by Eurocoach and U14 XI by ME Irwin. > Through the support of local business, we have secured new strips for each of these teams and helped contribute towards the revitalisation of sport within the school. Their support has been greatly appreciated by both the association and the school. We hope this is just the beginning of fostering closer ties between the Royal School Dungannon and strong companies that play such an integral role in local society.” > > – Richard Morrow, President of the RSD Former Pupils Association - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthank-you-sponsors%2F&t=Thank%20you%20sponsors%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Thank%20you%20sponsors%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthank-you-sponsors%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Featured, General News, Sports News --- ### [Annie | RSD Dramatic Society, 2024](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annie-rsd-dramatic-society-2024/) **Published:** November 18, 2024 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** The RSD Dramatic Society brought the streets of 1930s New York to life through their brilliant production of ‘Annie’. The show is a worldwide musical phenomenon, with a simple story. Annie is an 11-year-old girl who was left on the doorstep of Ms Hannigan's orphanage as a baby and now she is determined to escape and find her real parents. **Content:** [ ![RSD Annie 2024-102](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/RSD-Annie-2024-102-scaled.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "RSD Annie 2024-102") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annie-rsd-dramatic-society-2024/rsd-annie-2024-102/) [ ![RSD Annie 2024-119](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/RSD-Annie-2024-119-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "RSD Annie 2024-119") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annie-rsd-dramatic-society-2024/rsd-annie-2024-119/) [ ![RSD Annie 2024-147](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/RSD-Annie-2024-147-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "RSD Annie 2024-147") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annie-rsd-dramatic-society-2024/rsd-annie-2024-147/) [ ![RSD Annie 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The show is a worldwide musical phenomenon, with a simple story. Annie is an 11-year-old girl who was left on the doorstep of Ms Hannigan’s orphanage as a baby and now she is determined to escape and find her real parents. Andrea Agnew in Y10 played the title role of Annie, portraying the perfect combination of street-smarts and optimism needed to outwit the selfish Ms Hannigan in her escape bid. Andrea was on stage for most of the production and involved in many big numbers, both as a solo performer and with various groups of fellow cast members. Her voice was superb throughout, with wonderful clarity and tone plus a sharp diction with just a hint of New York sass coming through on iconic songs such as ‘Tomorrow’. Sustaining this for four nights was incredible and a huge credit to Andrea. Well done, you were amazing Andrea! The musical touches on themes of resilience, optimism, and the power of kindness and it is full of big showstopping song and dance routines to warm the hearts of the audience. One of the best is ‘The Hard Knock Life’, belted out by the large group of junior girls playing Annie’s orphan pals. Their rascally charm was a highlight throughout the show, epitomised by Isabella Kinkade in the role of the youngest and smallest orphan, Molly, who brazenly mimics Miss Hannigan’s boozing. You were all brilliant girls. The audience loved your energy and togetherness. Megan Chambers played Ms Hannigan with real panache, full of New York edge and personal bitterness, swigging her drink and dismissing the needs of the orphans as she searches for a rich man to bring her a life on ‘Easy Street’. Megan’s singing had a superb balance of silky melody and power ballad and her acting was first rate, commanding the stage with her movement and facial reactions. Congratulations Megan! When Annie runs away from the orphanage to seek out her parents, she roams the streets of the city and makes a new friend, the stray dog Sandy. This was a real heartwarming moment for the audience, as Sandy, played by Mrs Trouton’s dog Joey, wandered across stage as if he owned it, wagging his tail and loving all the attention. I hear that cheese was a key feature in every scene for Joey but he was such a good boy he has to have a special mention. It is during this time in New York that we see the poverty of the Depression with lots of families living in slums and relying upon soup kitchens to survive. The stage was packed with the large ensemble cast delivering a huge performance of ‘Hooverville’, including lots of dance moves, the first of several big showstopping moments on the night. Returned to the orphanage, and with her dream of finding her parents fading, Annie’s luck changes with the visit of the elegant Miss Grace Farrell, played by Joanna Ashfield, the personal assistant to billionaire Oliver Warbucks. Miss Farrell wishes to give a child the opportunity to spend Christmas in the Warbuck’s mansion on 5th Avenue and she chooses Annie. Annie is welcomed into the mansion with open arms by the head butler, Drake, played by Jonathan McKenzie, and soon meets the workaholic Warbucks, played by Jamie Crainey. Initially, Warbucks isn’t keen on orphan Annie but Drake and Grace help Annie to wear him down, soften his heart and see how much fun they can have together. Jamie had to sing and perform like the other lead characters but he also had to portray a character who changes and shows different sides to his personality, and that required a skilful and subtle acting performance. Jamie did all this brilliantly. The support provided by Joanna as Grace, and Jonathan as Drake, helped hugely with this whole enterprise of transforming the aloof, driven businessman to caring father figure. Congratulations to you all! Mr Warbucks is well-connected and he takes Annie to meet President Roosevelt, played by Stephen Wylie, where they discuss the economic crisis. The Roosevelt team is struggling for solutions but Annie sheds some light on the crisis by telling them all that the sun will always shine tomorrow, so you have to keep on trying. Enthused by the optimism of Annie, the President declares a ‘New Deal’ for America. One good deed deserves another and the resources of the FBI are put on the case to find Annie’s parents. Warbucks is determined to help Annie find her parents if that’s what will make her happy but her impact upon him has been so powerful that he wishes to adopt her. News of the search for Annie’s parents is made clear by radio show host Bert Healey, played by Redison Lau, and his singers, with Warbucks offering a $50k reward for the couple to come forward. Ms Hannigan’s criminal brother, Rooster, played by Daniel Needham, and his scheming girlfriend, Lily, played by Mia Cassidy, plot with Miss Hannigan to cheat their way to the reward and give themselves that life on easy street they crave. But their plotting is rumbled and they are caught by the police. Annie learns the truth, that her parents died when she was a baby, and her adoption by Warbucks is completed. In true ‘happy ending’ style, there are even Christmas presents for all the orphans too! The cast treated us to quality acting, singing and dancing performances while the production team and backstage crew gave us the contrasting images of millionaires’ row and human destitution in 1930s big city USA. We had new lighting kit thanks to the generosity of the RSD Parents Association and the school invested in a new laser projector to create imaginative backdrops. Our thanks to Jim McKeown who designed the backdrop projections and operated these at each performance. It is exciting to see our productions become even more professional. The teams in charge of costumes, make-up and hair, sound & lighting, set construction & painting, ticket sales and programme design, plus a host of other activities, brought the show to life. We also benefitted hugely from Jamie-Lee Meneely’s expert choreography and the musicianship of our performers in the band, drawn mainly from RSD staff and pupils. The razzmatazz of a musical is found in that live performance quality and our thanks go to everyone who helped the production hit such heights. We were anticipating a show of crowd-pleasing hits, great drama and lots of fun and the cast and crew more than delivered! Last, but certainly not least, our thanks go to Mr Cuddy (Producer & Musical Director), Mr McDowell (Director), Mr Henning (Assistant Musical Director), Ms Anderson (Assistant Producer) and Mrs Trouton (Assistant Director & Head of Costumes). Over many months they pulled the show together, guiding the cast and crew every step of the way. As Annie herself proclaims, “you don’t realise how much you miss it until you have been away from it”. Congratulations to all involved in the production. *Thanks to Molly Nelson (Year 14) and Dr Burnett for collaborating on this detailed review.* - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fannie-rsd-dramatic-society-2024%2F&t=Annie%20%7C%20RSD%20Dramatic%20Society%2C%202024) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Annie%20%7C%20RSD%20Dramatic%20Society%2C%202024&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fannie-rsd-dramatic-society-2024%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Featured, General News, Music News **Tags:** drama --- ### [Spanish Trip 2023](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spanish-trip-2023/) **Published:** October 29, 2024 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** In October 2023, four teachers and 39 Spanish students met at 1:30 AM outside RSD. Due to this early start everyone made it safely to Barcelona El Prat Airport by 9AM. Despite everyone being incredibly tired, we all managed to go on a sightseeing tour around Barcelona. Seeing famous landmarks such as: La Sagrada Familia, Plaça d'Espanya, Casa Battló and many more buildings designed by Antoni Gaudí. **Content:** [ ![8 on beach](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/8-on-beach.jpg?w=502&h=377&ssl=1 "8 on beach") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spanish-trip-2023/8-on-beach/) [ ![la sagrada familia](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/la-sagrada-familia.jpg?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "la sagrada familia") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spanish-trip-2023/la-sagrada-familia/) [ ![barcelona view](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/barcelona-view.jpg?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "barcelona view") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spanish-trip-2023/barcelona-view/) In October 2023, four teachers and 39 Spanish students met at 1:30 AM outside RSD. Due to this early start everyone made it safely to Barcelona El Prat Airport by 9AM. Despite everyone being incredibly tired, we all managed to go on a sightseeing tour around Barcelona. Seeing famous landmarks such as: La Sagrada Familia, Plaça d’Espanya, Casa Battló and many more buildings designed by Antoni Gaudí. Then, the need for sleep finally won the battle as we began our 1.5 hour bus journey to the Medplaya Hotel Calypso in Salou. That night we savoured delicious traditional Spanish dishes like Paella and Gazpacho, however some less adventurous students went for chips! After everyone was fully rested and had enjoyed a plentiful buffet breakfast, we hit the road again – back to Barcelona. Everyone’s jetlag was instantly cured as we swiftly arrived at Barcelona Zoo, fan favourites were flamingos, tigers, giraffes, elephants and zebras. Yet the most memorable animal of our trip was… the capybaras. After we stocked up at Las Ramblas and La Boquería food market, we continued our adventure and went on a tour inside La Sagrada Familia. The multitude of vibrant colours clashing could only be described as captivating, as the light beams captured the coloured stained glass – creating mini rainbows across the high walls and architectural ceilings. Later that night our teachers organised a birthday surprise during the hotel’s entertainment night. We celebrated Ellie’s 16th Birthday; accompanied by live music, dancing and cake. From October 13th to 15th, a memorable weekend unfolded in Barcelona, combining adventure, culture, and science. Friday, October 13th started with a visit to the breathtaking Montserrat in the morning, exploring its rugged beauty and spiritual significance. In the afternoon, the CosmoCaixa Science Museum captivated with its interactive exhibits, sparking curiosity and wonder. Saturday, October 14th was all about thrill and fun. The morning kicked off with a heart-pounding visit to Port Aventura, an adrenaline-filled amusement park as the pupils and staff hopped on the exhilarating coasters. The day wrapped up with a friendly competition of bowling. Sunday, October 15th brought a bittersweet conclusion as we packed up for the airport, before stopping off for some last-minute culture, souvenirs and sunshine in the beautiful World Heritage town of Tarragona. Barcelona, with its mix of architecture, nature, science, and excitement, left a lasting impression, and we can’t wait to tick off the next destination! Thanks to Hannah Atkinson & Soraia Monteiro (Year 13) for writing this report. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fspanish-trip-2023%2F&t=Spanish%20Trip%202023) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Spanish%20Trip%202023&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fspanish-trip-2023%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Spanish, Trips and Visits --- ### [Prize Day 2024](https://www.royaldungannon.com/prize-day-2024/) **Published:** October 9, 2024 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Another September, another School Prize Day - and this year was not one to be missed! Following all the formalities of awards and applause, the time had come to settle down for our ‘Guest of Honour’ - past pupil Rebecca Edwards BEM, OLY, BA(Hons) and 2x Team GB Olympic Rower is about to deliver an inspiring speech, linking greatly to her time in school. **Content:** [ ![RSD Prize Day 2024-349](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/RSD-Prize-Day-2024-349-scaled.jpg?w=319&h=213&ssl=1 "RSD Prize Day 2024-349") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dilworth-school-visit-rsd-for-the-culmination-of-their-international-tour/rsd-prize-day-2024-349/) [ ![RSD Prize Day 2024-358](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/RSD-Prize-Day-2024-358-scaled.jpg?w=319&h=213&ssl=1 "RSD Prize Day 2024-358") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dilworth-school-visit-rsd-for-the-culmination-of-their-international-tour/rsd-prize-day-2024-358/) [ ![RSD Prize Day 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Following all the formalities of awards and applause, the time had come to settle down for our ‘Guest of Honour’ – past pupil Rebecca Edwards BEM, OLY, BA(Hons) and 2x Team GB Olympic Rower is about to deliver an inspiring speech, linking greatly to her time in school. We heard about all her great experiences at RSD, including her eager studies of French and Spanish at A-Level, sporting achievements and even acting as a ‘Dancing Dog’ in the school musical! Then the time came for Rebecca to move onto Queen’s University, Belfast to study. This is where her love of rowing began – in fact she made sure to tell us of an inside family joke about her achieving a degree in rowing rather than what she studied. Wearing her official Team GB gear, fresh from the recent Paris Olympics, Miss Edwards was quick to inspire us through her ‘nothing to something’ rhetoric, coming from normal beginnings in Aughnacloy, to representing her country on the world stage. We also learned of the struggles she has faced over the span of her career so far, with sickness and injury inhibiting her from achieving a place on the ‘Women’s Eight’, but she held the RSD motto of ‘Persevarando’ close to her through this turbulence and qualified for the Olympics alongside her friend in the ‘Women’s Pair’. Amazingly, Miss Edwards spoke without a script and was the perfect person to represent success achieved by current pupils this past year, both academic and extra-curricular. It was an honour to listen to Rebecca’s words, which filled us with the motivation to work hard and build up confidence in our abilities for this new academic year ahead. We take these words of encouragement to fuel us and know the sky is the limit when it comes to our future. *Thanks to Jonathan McKenzie (Year 13) for this report.* - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fprize-day-2024%2F&t=Prize%20Day%202024) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Prize%20Day%202024&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fprize-day-2024%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Events, Featured, General News --- ### [Dilworth School visit RSD for the culmination of their International Tour](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dilworth-school-visit-rsd-for-the-culmination-of-their-international-tour/) **Published:** October 8, 2024 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** RSD hosted their “sister” school for the final leg of their International Tour which involved rugby, basketball and choir on Friday 4th October. **Content:** RSD hosted their “sister” school for the final leg of their International Tour which involved rugby, basketball and choir on Friday 4th October. RSD was the final destination for all three groups where the links between the school were emphasised. The schools have a long joint history with Dilworth School being founded in 1894 by James Dilworth and opened in 1906. James Dilworth was born in 1815, and grew up with his cousin “Aunt” Anne in the townland of Mullaghcreevy, just outside the village of Donaghmore about 3 miles from Dungannon where it is believed that he attended primary school, passing the Donaghmore Cross each day on his way to school. His education continued at RSD before he emigrated from Ireland in the late 1830s arriving in Auckland in July 1841 having spent two years in Sydney, Australia. [ ![IMG_0195](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_0195-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "IMG_0195") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dilworth-school-visit-rsd-for-the-culmination-of-their-international-tour/img_0195/) [ ![IMG_0214](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_0214-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "IMG_0214") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dilworth-school-visit-rsd-for-the-culmination-of-their-international-tour/img_0214/) The 30 members of the Dilworth award winning Fortissimo choir travelled to Austria first, followed by England and Northern Ireland. They sang with the Vienna Boys’ Choir and performed in historic cathedrals. Then, in London, they experienced a workshop with Welsh composer Paul Mealor – who famously composed the music for the Coronation of King Charles. They also experienced an Evensong at St Paul’s Cathedral before their final stop in RSD where they performed in St Anne’s Church in front of the whole school. Including a two pieces when they combined with the RSD senior choir. The joint choir sang “The peace of God” which the RSD choir had sung at Prize Day and a traditional piece from New Zealand, “Nei Rā Te Kaupapa (Tōku Reo)”. [ ![IMG_0240](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_0240-scaled.jpg?w=399&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_0240") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dilworth-school-visit-rsd-for-the-culmination-of-their-international-tour/img_0240/) [ ![IMG_0245](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_0245-scaled.jpg?w=673&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_0245") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dilworth-school-visit-rsd-for-the-culmination-of-their-international-tour/img_0245/) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_0231-scaled.jpg) The first stop for the 26 senior Dilworth Rugby Development Pathway students was in Los Angeles with a few days seeing the sights before visiting the LA Professional Rugby Teams Academy. The next stop is the UK, where they will go to London first before heading South to play Millfield School in the South West of England. The rugby team will see more of Ireland as they travel to Dublin to play Blackrock College. Massive tour highlights will be visiting the High-Performance Sports Academy in LA, Twickenham, the home of rugby, Anfield FC in Liverpool, and the High-Performance Rugby Academy in Dublin. The last stop was RSD where they played the 1st XV on the Armstrong Field. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/thumbnail_image0.jpg) The 15 Dilworth basketballers also started in Los Angeles, the ‘home’ of basketball where the students got invaluable experience through live game opportunities in and around LA, which formed a large part of their tour. Over ten days in and around the city, they played in tournaments, games, and matches, and, along with the students on the rugby tour, they will also visit the LA High-Performance Sports Academy. They then travelled to London to see the sights before playing some games in the UK before finishing in Dungannon where they played an exhibition game against St Patrick’s Academy. [ ![IMG_0266](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_0266-scaled.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "IMG_0266") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dilworth-school-visit-rsd-for-the-culmination-of-their-international-tour/img_0266/) [ ![IMG_0304](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_0304-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_0304") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dilworth-school-visit-rsd-for-the-culmination-of-their-international-tour/img_0304/) [ ![IMG_0290](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_0290-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_0290") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dilworth-school-visit-rsd-for-the-culmination-of-their-international-tour/img_0290-3/) [ ![IMG_0289](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_0289-scaled.jpg?w=1076&h=717&ssl=1 "IMG_0289") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dilworth-school-visit-rsd-for-the-culmination-of-their-international-tour/img_0289-2/) *“The Dilworth Choir were truly impeccable to work with, you could almost assume they were professionals. Not only did they learn our piece of music “The peace of God” incredibly quickly, but they also personalised it so flawlessly, showcasing their talent and musicality.”* (Emma Gilmore, Year 13) *“Being asked to captain the 1st XV rugby team against Dilworth School was an honour. The game and build up with the pipes & drums and the guard of honour was an amazing spectacle as well as providing a massive boost for the RSD team. The haka was an incredible thing to be able to witness first hand as it had a unique blend of awe and intimidation.”* (Josh Ferguson, Year 14, 1st XV Captain) *“Having had the opportunity to pipe the rugby teams out for the 1st XV match against Dilworth School I something I am very proud to have done as it was a momentous game for RSD. Walking though the guard of honour consisting of both RSD and Dilworth pupils, there was a great sense of togetherness and sportsmanship. Amongst the crowd, tension was building as the highly anticipated game was about to begin, which made the occasion all the more special for me. I was truly honoured to be one of the pipers on the day.”* (Victoria Sharkey, Year 13) *“The link between RSD and Dilworth is a long lived bond which has sparked rivalry and comradery throughout history. Last week I was given the opportunity of a lifetime to play in this monumental match. The day started with the Dilworth team arriving early that morning. We could see they were big and we were given the opportunity to bond and chat over lunch. Seeing the size and passion they had, filled me with excitement as I knew what a big game it would be. We walked onto the pitch side by side led by pipers and drummers through the guard of honour with the pitch sides packed with spectators eager for the match to begin. The atmosphere was electric. We lined up shoulder to shoulder as a team, anxious to face what was to come. The crowd went silent and the piercing screech of the haka leader bellowed out filling the pitch. Tensions rose as the Haka proceeded. After the Haka, I was fired up, ready to give my best against one the biggest matches of my rugby career. The game began and excitement was at an all-time high as both teams gave it their all. The nerves quickly went away as we challenged for every ball and ruck and gradually made ground. Although they got a few tries on us we never dropped our heads but instead we dove right back in giving it our all. This led to a try by James McNutt where we erupted in excitement and surprise. Although we didn’t win, we persevered and channeled our fear leaving everything on the pitch. The day concluded with a post-match meal and gathering of both teams, staff and past tutors. Gifts were presented, the choir performed and pleasantries were exchanged. This will go down as one of the most memorable days of school for me and the team.”* (Reuben Hampton, Year 14) *“It was truly an honour to be able to perform with the Dilworth choir. Their professionalism and talent was absolutely mind-blowing and their repertoire is very versatile.”* (Panna Csonka, Year 13) *“The choir was so good; it was amazing how all the different parts joined together and it was so cool they were all able to be in sync. The rugby match was very good how all the players and spectators were so supportive and kind to their team. The haka was amazing how they were so in sync and how all the Dilworth boys knew it. It was a pleasure to watch everything.”* (Rachel Sloan, Year 8) *“The haka was so cool to watch and I was delighted to be able to see a live performance. The choir sounded incredible and it was amazing the way they were able to sing about their culture. The rugby match was fun to watch as I have never watched a rugby match before.”* (Amber Robinson, Year 8) *“My experience of singing with the Dilworth Fortissimo choir will undoubtedly be a key moment I will remember from my RSD experience in the years to come. The Fortissimo choir radiated both professionalism and etiquette while blessing us with their melody harmonies and emotive pieces.”* (Hannah Spence, Year 14) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdilworth-school-visit-rsd-for-the-culmination-of-their-international-tour%2F&t=Dilworth%20School%20visit%20RSD%20for%20the%20culmination%20of%20their%20International%20Tour) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Dilworth%20School%20visit%20RSD%20for%20the%20culmination%20of%20their%20International%20Tour&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdilworth-school-visit-rsd-for-the-culmination-of-their-international-tour%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Featured, General News, News, Sports News **Tags:** dilworth --- ### [Royal Gun Salute at the Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/royal-gun-salute-at-the-royal-school-dungannon/) **Published:** September 12, 2024 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** 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![IMG_0723](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_0723-scaled.jpg?w=290&h=193&ssl=1 "IMG_0723") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/royal-gun-salute-at-the-royal-school-dungannon/img_0723-2/) [ ![IMG_0726](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_0726-scaled.jpg?w=290&h=193&ssl=1 "IMG_0726") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/royal-gun-salute-at-the-royal-school-dungannon/img_0726/) [ ![IMG_0730](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_0730-scaled.jpg?w=242&h=193&ssl=1 "IMG_0730") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/royal-gun-salute-at-the-royal-school-dungannon/img_0730-3/) The sun shone for the Royal Gun Salute to mark the second anniversary of His Majesty the King’s Accession to the throne, held at the Royal School Dungannon on Monday 9th September. This was the first time the salute was held in County Tyrone and one of only a handful of occasions when the salute has taken place outside its usual venue at Hillsborough Castle. The Royal Gun Salute was fired by 206 (Ulster) Battery, Royal Artillery at precisely 12.00 noon, and was followed by an inspection from the Lord-Lieutenant for County Tyrone, Mr Robert Scott OBE JP and the Headmaster, Dr David Burnett. The firing took place on the Memorial Rugby Field at the front of the school, with all RSD staff and pupils in attendance. Afterwards, staff and pupils enjoyed some time taking photographs with the guns and troops. As expected, the three artillery pieces drew the most attention, with Lt Colonel Thomas’ ceremonial sword also a firm favourite for many of the pupils to have in their photographs. The Lord-Lieutenant’s guests included, Mrs Liz Cuddy OBE DL, Mr David Moore Sheriff of Tyrone, Mr Peter Acheson MBE VLL (retired), Mr Pat Killen OBE VLL (retired), Mr Noel Irwin MBE President of Dungannon RBL, Mr David Cuddy Chairman of Dungannon RBL. Other special guests in attendance were Mr Graham Montgomery Headmaster of Royal School Armagh, Ms Elizabeth Armstrong Principal of Enniskillen Royal Grammar School, Mr Padraig Corley Headmaster Cavan Royal Grammar School, Mr Wesley Brown Deputy Chairman of Mid Ulster Council, Mrs Mitchell Principal Killyman Primary School, Mrs McKenzie Principal Bush Primary School, Mrs McWilliams Principal Howard Primary School, Mrs Millar Principal Newmills Primary School, Mrs Ferguson Principal Windmill Integrated Primary School, Mr Sleeth Principal Integrated College Dungannon. The Headmaster, Dr Burnett, commented that, “We are delighted that RSD was chosen as the venue for the Royal Gun Salute to mark the King’s Accession. Initial planning started back in 2020 but was interrupted by the pandemic. We were very pleased to restart everything once again and bring the Gun Salute to Dungannon. It has been a great day for the school, being the first school to host the salute, and it has put a smile on everyone’s faces. My thanks go to Lt Colonel Thomas and 38th Irish Brigade and especially 206 (Ulster) Battery for their expertise, professionalism and enthusiasm which made the whole thing possible. My thanks go also to all the staff at RSD who made the occasion possible, especially Mr Clingan Deputy Head, our Senior Teachers and admin team who made everything run so smoothly, our grounds, cleaning and caretaking staff who presented the school so well and our catering team who provided the wonderful hospitality. It has been a great team effort for a special occasion.” - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Froyal-gun-salute-at-the-royal-school-dungannon%2F&t=Royal%20Gun%20Salute%20at%20the%20Royal%20School%20Dungannon) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Royal%20Gun%20Salute%20at%20the%20Royal%20School%20Dungannon&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Froyal-gun-salute-at-the-royal-school-dungannon%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Featured, General News --- ### [GCSE Success at RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success-at-rsd-2/) **Published:** August 23, 2024 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Pupils at the Royal School Dungannon have achieved excellent GCSE results in this summer’s examinations, with 48% of all grades at A* or A, 73% of all grades at A*-B and 97% of all grades at A*-C. **Content:** [ ![IMG_5203](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_5203-scaled.jpeg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_5203") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success-at-rsd-2/img_5203/) [ ![IMG_5184](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_5184-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_5184") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success-at-rsd-2/img_5184/) [ ![IMG_5186](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_5186-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_5186") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success-at-rsd-2/img_5186/) [ ![IMG_5190](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_5190-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_5190") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success-at-rsd-2/img_5190/) [ ![IMG_5193](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_5193-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_5193") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success-at-rsd-2/img_5193/) [ ![IMG_5198](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_5198-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_5198") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success-at-rsd-2/img_5198/) Pupils at the Royal School Dungannon have achieved excellent GCSE results in this summer’s examinations, with 48% of all grades at A\* or A, 73% of all grades at A\*-B and 97% of all grades at A\*-C. 45/104 pupils returned at least 6 A\*/A grades. Tamah Martin led the way with a clean sweep of 10 A\* grades, Jonathan McKenzie returned 9 A\* grades plus 1 A grade and Gabrielle Mischook scored 8 A\* grades plus 2 A grades. Lucy Davidson achieved 7 A\* grades plus 3 A grades, Emma Arthur scored 7 A\*, 2 A and 1 B grade, Ayden Tong scored 7 A\* and 2 A grades, and Reuben Gallagher achieved 6 A\* grades, 3 A grades and 1 B grade. Jamie Creaney and Oscar Gilpin each returned 5 A\* and 5 A grades. Toby McClean, Victoria Sharkey, Grace Smyth, Zara Mitchell, Anna Sloane and Jayne McConnell all achieved a combination of 10 A\*/A grades in their overall totals. Philip Glasgow, Kristyn Archer, Hannah Atkinson, Stephen Wylie, Emma Gilmore and Zak Hall all returned A\*/A grades in 9 subjects within their overall totals. Ashley Ip, Matthew Mak, Hannah Conway, Djamila Ferran, Alexa Eccles, Ben Morrow, Caleb Thompson, Zara Wylie and India Aiken all scored 8 A\*/A grades within their overall totals. Ellie McFarland, Ellen Burnside, Joshua Burton, Joshua Ferguson, Alana Jamieson-Ewing, Jessica Kerr, Daniel Needham, Paco Ng and James Parks all achieved a combination of 7 A\*/A grades in their overall totals. Actin Au, Matthew Smith, McKenzie Gervin, Apple Yeung, Abigail Patton and Harry Wylie all scored a combination of 6 A\*/A grades in their overall totals. This year the Year 11 pupils completed examination modules in a range of subjects and returned excellent results which will form the basis for further success in the GCSE examinations next summer. The Headmaster, Dr David Burnett, praised the pupils’ achievements stating that, “The pupils have worked with real determination and focus throughout the past two years and their excellent results are a reward for all that hard work. They deserve huge congratulations for their efforts and dedication. It is particularly pleasing that they have dealt with the challenges thrown up by the pandemic earlier in their school careers and the impact on their GCSE exams, with a return to the tighter grade distribution of 2019. The support of parents and teachers has been a very important factor, encouraging pupils to deal with those various challenges and to stay focused on doing their best. Their guidance has been hugely appreciated, not least by the pupils themselves. My congratulations to all!” - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgcse-success-at-rsd-2%2F&t=GCSE%20Success%20at%20RSD) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=GCSE%20Success%20at%20RSD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgcse-success-at-rsd-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Featured, General News, Key Stage 4, Year 12 --- ### [A Level Success at RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-success-at-rsd-2/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Sixth Form pupils in the Royal School Dungannon who achieved excellent A Level results this summer, with an average UCAS points return per pupil equivalent to ABB grades.  **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_5132.jpg) Congratulations to Sixth Form pupils in the Royal School Dungannon who achieved excellent A Level results this summer, with an average UCAS points return per pupil equivalent to ABB grades. Avis Ip and Leo Lee led the way with 4 A\* grades each while Jonathan Davidson, Lily Gallagher and Matthew Moan all scored 3 A\* grades. Crystal Ho achieved 2 A\* plus 2 A grades, while Scott Arthur, Louis Cavanagh and Daniel McClean all returned 2 A\* grades and 1 A grade. Sam Dougherty, Zoe Gibson and Chloe McCollum each achieved 1 A\* grade plus 2 A grades, while Jada Lai, Yu Hin Pang and Grace Wylie all returned 2 A\*/A grades within their overall totals. Laura Birnie, Clara Finlay, Reuben Gibson, Catherine Richardson and Elena Wallace all scored 3 A grades. Ten pupils achieved at least 2 A grades in their overall totals: Benjamin Cooper, Vasile Coteata, Jayne Courtney, Joshua Curry, Jonathan Irwin, Chloe Johnston, Shannon Kelly-Troughton, Rachel McCann, Maddie McKinstry and Katie Walker. A further five pupils scored at least 1 A\* grade in their overall results: Katie Croft, Reece Ferguson, Stacey Jardine, Eliza Richardson and Matthew Wallace. Year 13 pupils received their AS Level results and there were many impressive performances here too, with Katie Ewing, Redison Lau, Aoife Logue, Pearl Ng, James Shaw and Bernice Wong all achieving 4 A grades. Lois Carson, Miriam Carson, Austen Lam, Molly McAlister, Victoria Watt and Zara White each scored at least 3 A grades in their overall totals. A further 13 pupils returned at least 2 A grades in their overall totals: Joanna Ashfield, Grace Beacom, Jayden Cheung, Beth Curry, Kristin Fenton, Rebecca Graham, Miranda Hazelton, Hannah Herron, Madison Lecky, Louise Marshall, Erin Mathieson, Hannah Moore and Hannah Spence. The Headmaster, Dr David Burnett, was full of praise, describing the results as, “A reflection of the hard work pupils have put into their studies throughout their time at RSD. This is the first year that A Level and AS results have returned to the pre-pandemic levels of 2019 and it has taken real commitment and determination from RSD pupils to sustain their levels of achievement. Working with their dedicated teachers, our pupils have persevered and achieved so much. The partnership between school and home is a key factor and, as well as congratulating the pupils, I would like to pass on my thanks to teaching colleagues and parents for the support they have given and their role in the pupils’ success. We are thrilled that this great bunch of young people have done so well and opened up so many opportunities for their future.” - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-level-success-at-rsd-2%2F&t=A%20Level%20Success%20at%20RSD) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20Level%20Success%20at%20RSD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-level-success-at-rsd-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Featured, General News, Sixth Form --- ### [U14 Rugby Champions](https://www.royaldungannon.com/u14-rugby-champions/) **Published:** May 23, 2024 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** The U14 rugby team were recently crowned champions of the ERGS Shield which is a regional competition throughout the season involving: Royal School Dungannon, Royal School Armagh, Enniskillen Royal Grammar School, Omagh Academy, Killicomaine and Banbridge Academy **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_3311.png) The U14 rugby team were recently crowned champions of the ERGS Shield which is a regional competition throughout the season involving: Royal School Dungannon, Royal School Armagh, Enniskillen Royal Grammar School, Omagh Academy, Killicomaine and Banbridge Academy. The RSD U14 defeated each of these teams throughout the season and are worthy winners of the ERGS Shield. After this victory, the U14 rugby squad set off on their tour to Cheshire and Pretatyn. The squad took part in two competitions over the Saturday and Sunday playing Litchfield RFC, Ellesmere Port RFC and Capenhurst RFC. The boys were undefeated on both days with all players getting significant game time. The boys were commended for their manners both on and off the field and impressed the local teams with their skills and team tactics. The boys were crowned champions of the Challenge Cup on Saturday and champions of the Revel Cup on Sunday. On tour the boys stayed on the Presthaven Beach Resort Caravan site and enjoyed activities on the beach, mini golf, ten pin bowling and shopping at Cheshire Oaks Outlet complex. Well done to all the players and coaches for a very successful tour and a fantastic end to the season. Joel Clarke and the team received their individual medals, the ERGS Shield, the Challenge Cup and the Revel Cup in a special assembly. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu14-rugby-champions%2F&t=U14%20Rugby%20Champions) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=U14%20Rugby%20Champions&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu14-rugby-champions%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Featured, General News, Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Spring Concert 2024](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2024/) **Published:** March 13, 2024 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![185d6f00-aa92-42b0-bfbd-5cdd202c52a9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/185d6f00-aa92-42b0-bfbd-5cdd202c52a9.jpg?w=169&h=226&ssl=1 "185d6f00-aa92-42b0-bfbd-5cdd202c52a9") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2024/185d6f00-aa92-42b0-bfbd-5cdd202c52a9/) [ ![942fa4dd-9646-436e-a505-2016ab7eaa2a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/942fa4dd-9646-436e-a505-2016ab7eaa2a.jpg?w=169&h=226&ssl=1 "942fa4dd-9646-436e-a505-2016ab7eaa2a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2024/942fa4dd-9646-436e-a505-2016ab7eaa2a/) [ ![290d9fc7-e68c-452b-9a70-358806ea0661](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/290d9fc7-e68c-452b-9a70-358806ea0661.jpg?w=425&h=226&ssl=1 "290d9fc7-e68c-452b-9a70-358806ea0661") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2024/290d9fc7-e68c-452b-9a70-358806ea0661/) [ ![b332743f-f44a-4b05-8195-de68baf52da1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/b332743f-f44a-4b05-8195-de68baf52da1.jpg?w=301&h=226&ssl=1 "b332743f-f44a-4b05-8195-de68baf52da1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2024/b332743f-f44a-4b05-8195-de68baf52da1/) The spring concert was a prime example of the talent that’s displayed so proudly in the Royal School Dungannon. This wondrous experience began with the symphonic band performing their artistic rendition of “Don’t Stop Believing” which had the audience at the edge of their seats. After this amazing performance, they did an instrumental of “The Phantom of the Opera” which we all can agree was monumental. Following this was the astounding piano solo where Shannon Kelly-Troughton amazingly played the formidable “Klavierstuck” by Karlheinz Stockhausen. this traditional piano piece astonished the audience. Afterwards we went on to hear the lovely voices of the junior choir with their excellent performance of “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. Following like lightning, a modernisation of “This Little Light of Mine”, showing how talented our year 8, 9 and 10 students here at the Royal school Dungannon. Thereafter, Andrea Agnew sang her splendid solo “Wouldn’t it be Lover’ly” from My Fair Lady. This performance was superb. Promptly followed Aoife Logue who performed the stupendous violin solo “Vocalise” which was stunning. After this, Issac Leung and Actin Au performed a tremendous clarinet and piano duet of medley of popular hits from around the world. This dramatic rendition of a beautiful merging of a selection of fabulous music performed amazingly of course it left the audience breathless. Next was Jessica Birnie who danced the elegant ballet “La Fille De Grada” her graceful dancing left goosebumps on the audience. A true display of the art of ballet. The Senior Jazz Ensemble swiftly followed playing the groovy song “Dixie and Swing”. This sophisticated piece was exhilarating. After the interval, the senior choir displayed their delightful voices where they first performed “If I Can Dream” in which Redison Lau performed amazing solo vocals. Followed by “Waving through a Window” from the musical Dear Evan Hanson which was an exceptional performance. Megan Chambers then went on to perform her sensational musical theatre solo “Buenos Aires”. Her solo was a fun and exciting experience this made the musical theatre world proud. Following this was Andrew Irwin’s electrifying guitar solo of “Monkey Wrench” by the Foo fighters. This mind-bending performance shows how RSD really rocks on. Erika Mejeryte did a hip hop/street dance to the song “Project”. This cool dance is a fresh take for RSD as hip hop is rarity in our school. Harold Ng then played the exhilarating piano solo, “Winter Wind” full of fluid melodies and quickly paced sections. Grace Wylie and Ben Cooper sang a harmonious duet of “Suddenly Seymour” from Little Shop of Horrors. This beautiful duet ran chills through the audience. The woodwind ensemble swiftly followed with their brilliant performance of “Leaps and Bounds”. It was absolutely incredible. Award-winning Special guest Caitlin Kelly and our talent pupil Jamie Creaney performed a heartwarming duet of “I See the Light” from Tangled (accompanied by Jamie on the guitar). We can all agree that this heartwarming performance. Lastly, the chamber choir whose performance of “My Spirit Sang All Day” was a joy to listen to, this classic performed by our chamber choir was a declaration of love for the RSD music department. This was rapidly followed by their performance of “The Call” with Mia Cassidy’s magnificent solo performance stunned the audience. Throughout the night we had incredible mix of music, dance and a real representation of how amazing the students performing were, as well as the dedication the teachers had for preparing everyone for this memorable night. Both teachers and students alike showed their passion for the arts which resulted in a fantastic night that celebrated our school spirit. *Thanks to Cara Curran for providing this report.* - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fspring-concert-2024%2F&t=Spring%20Concert%202024) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Spring%20Concert%202024&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fspring-concert-2024%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Featured, General News, Music News --- ### [House Music Competition 2024](https://www.royaldungannon.com/house-music-competition-2024/) **Published:** April 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** On Wednesday 10th April, RSD had their first House Music Competition. Each house had to prepare 4 performances, produce a programme and then present their programme to the judges **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2978.png) On Wednesday 10th April, RSD had their first House Music Competition. Each house had to prepare 4 performances, produce a programme and then present their programme to the judges. The judges on this occasion were Mr Cuddy and Mr Henning and they were treated to a feast of music throughout the day. Nicolson Dungannon were up first and filled the stage with performers from Year 8 right through to Year 14. Mountjoy Ranfurly were up next and presented the most varied programme on the day, from classical pianists through to solo rappers. Beresford Charlemont took to the stage next with everything from sea shanties on the flute to Jimi Hendrix on electric guitar. It was then left to Bullingbrook Tyrone to entertain the audience with an original song and some Taylor Swift for good measure. Each house had a compere who introduced each performer and the performers were encouraged all the way by members of their house. In the end Bullingbrook Tyrone were the winners by one mark from Nicolson Dungannon. Mr Cuddy remarked that the Music Department was the real winner on the day as he recognised the huge amount of talent on display during the day. The competition ended with all the Junior pupils back in the Assembly Hall after lunch to listen to a selection of performances from each house. Thanks must go to Mrs Matthews for driving this new initiative, the House Staff and prefects for preparing the performances, Mr Cuddy and Mr Henning for judging and Mr Drennan for taking care of all the sound requirements on the day. All in all, the event was a huge success and provides an excellent foundation on which to build on for future House Music competitions. *Thanks to Mr Cuddy for providing this report.* - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhouse-music-competition-2024%2F&t=House%20Music%20Competition%202024) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=House%20Music%20Competition%202024&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhouse-music-competition-2024%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Featured, General News, House News, Music News --- ### [SU Weekend 2024](https://www.royaldungannon.com/su-weekend-2024/) **Published:** February 19, 2024 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0685.png) This past weekend saw 40 Senior SU members heading to the Cleenish Centre, Enniskillen along with an array of RSD staff including our Dilworth tutor Harrison who was drafted into policing the boy’s quarters at night – and gave us some great games to play too! The journey to our home for the next two nights was one you would want to be on; the constant chuckling and the belting of music with some questionable singing set the tone of what would be a memorable weekend. After an hour and a half journey we had arrived to the welcoming and open arms of the centre’s staff who had their work cut out for them, feeding an army with their delicious food – I did make sure to get seconds each meal! We were fortunate to have a spacious common room which served as our place to play games, enjoy the talks from our wonderful speaker Matthew Winning, helping us to break down the book of Ephesians and praise the Lord with worship by many talented musicians. Our icebreakers, led by Harry Wylie and Daniel Sloss helped integrate the group and bring us closer together, and were filled with plenty of laughter, competitiveness and excitement. Waking up to the chirping of birds outside your room, a beaming sunrise shining through the window and the glistening of Lough Erne reminded us of the beautiful features of creation. Once we had wiped the tiredness from our faces (students and teachers alike), the group embarked on a full day of fellowship and frantic running around Enniskillen. Following another intriguing talk from Matthew and prayer activities by Mrs Troughton we were given the annual SU weekend task by Mr Drennan, what could it be this year? It turned out to be an alphabet ‘photo challenge’, this was more demanding than it sounds! Once we had been left to our devices to the energised streets of Enniskillen, many pupils endeavoured on a mission to complete the challenge with some going to great lengths such as getting their ears pierced! This gave us the unique opportunity to engage with friendly people willing to give us a helping hand to go for victory or to get a well earned shopping trip after the demanding January exams. After returning back to the centre, Matthew spoke to us for what would be the final time and we were surprised by the announcement that a crackling campfire was waiting for us to gather around and keep warm on a chilly evening underneath the twinkling stars. Worship was led by Mr McDowell on the guitar, filled with joyous singing and dancing to different actions along with toasting some delicious s’mores. To end the busy day, Harrison had directed some more time of games, including the ‘Chubby Bunny’ challenge (which I took part in and looked a state) along with making a Bible character out of newspaper – none of them looked remotely similar! As is an SU weekend tradition, on a Sunday morning we create our own church service and this year did not disappoint. Singing, thoughts and Bible readings helped nail down how blessed as an SU community we are to have this talent and opportunity. Worship again led by Mr McDowell and Miss McCombe on the guitars overlooking the Lough, gave us a final opportunity to praise God together with calming scenery surrounding us. A final pack up and Sunday lunch brought us to the time to return home on the bus ride with singing and sleeping after what had been an incredible weekend. I want to thank all the teachers who came to help supervise and lead our sessions, especially the ever-enthusiastic and integral part of senior SU Mrs Jackson. To all my fellow committee members and those who came along with us, thank you for organising another successful weekend of fun and fellowship which will be sure to remain with me for a long time. Finally, thank you to the staff at the Cleenish Centre who went above and beyond to fulfil our needs and providing us with the wonderful facilities this weekend. *Thanks to Jonathan McKenzie for this report.* ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0723.png) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsu-weekend-2024%2F&t=SU%20Weekend%202024) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=SU%20Weekend%202024&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsu-weekend-2024%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Featured, General News **Tags:** Scripture Union --- ### [Hockey Super League - Tier B Final - RSD v Regent House at Lisnagarvey Hockey Club](https://www.royaldungannon.com/hockey-super-league-tier-b-final-rsd-v-regent-house-at-lisnagarvey-hockey-club/) **Published:** November 30, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** The first XI hockey team started the season by winning their Super League group with wins over Carrickfergus GS (5-0) , Dromore HS (4-1) and Royal & Prior Raphoe (4-0). **Content:** [ ![211123BT!-119](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/211123BT-119-e1701353553502.jpg?w=719&h=470&ssl=1 "211123BT!-119") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/hockey-super-league-tier-b-final-rsd-v-regent-house-at-lisnagarvey-hockey-club/211123bt-119/) [ ![211123BT!-6](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/211123BT-6.jpg?w=353&h=233&ssl=1 "211123BT!-6") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/hockey-super-league-tier-b-final-rsd-v-regent-house-at-lisnagarvey-hockey-club/211123bt-6/) [ ![211123BT!-9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/211123BT-9.jpg?w=353&h=233&ssl=1 "211123BT!-9") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/hockey-super-league-tier-b-final-rsd-v-regent-house-at-lisnagarvey-hockey-club/211123bt-9/) [ ![211123BT!-37](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/211123BT-37.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "211123BT!-37") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/hockey-super-league-tier-b-final-rsd-v-regent-house-at-lisnagarvey-hockey-club/211123bt-37/) [ ![211123BT!-66](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/211123BT-66.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "211123BT!-66") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/hockey-super-league-tier-b-final-rsd-v-regent-house-at-lisnagarvey-hockey-club/211123bt-66/) [ ![211123BT!-76](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/211123BT-76.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "211123BT!-76") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/hockey-super-league-tier-b-final-rsd-v-regent-house-at-lisnagarvey-hockey-club/211123bt-76/) [ ![211123BT!-77](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/211123BT-77.jpg?w=268&h=179&ssl=1 "211123BT!-77") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/hockey-super-league-tier-b-final-rsd-v-regent-house-at-lisnagarvey-hockey-club/211123bt-77/) [ ![211123BT!-84](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/211123BT-84.jpg?w=264&h=179&ssl=1 "211123BT!-84") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/hockey-super-league-tier-b-final-rsd-v-regent-house-at-lisnagarvey-hockey-club/211123bt-84/) [ ![211123BT!-52](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/211123BT-52.jpg?w=264&h=179&ssl=1 "211123BT!-52") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/hockey-super-league-tier-b-final-rsd-v-regent-house-at-lisnagarvey-hockey-club/211123bt-52/) [ ![211123BT!-59](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/211123BT-59.jpg?w=268&h=179&ssl=1 "211123BT!-59") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/hockey-super-league-tier-b-final-rsd-v-regent-house-at-lisnagarvey-hockey-club/211123bt-59/) The first XI hockey team started the season by winning their Super League group with wins over Carrickfergus GS (5-0) , Dromore HS (4-1) and Royal & Prior Raphoe (4-0). They then beat Cookstown HS (6-0) in the quarter final before defeating Lurgan College (4-2) in the semi final. On Wednesday 22nd November, they played Regent House in the final at Lisnagarvey Hockey Club in front of a sizeable group of travelling supporters. Thank you to all who travelled. RSD had a slightly nervous start to the game but gradually gained control of the match and a goal on 6 minutes by Evie Girvan helped settled the nerves. However, despite RSD’s control of both possession and territory, Regent House showed that they were dangerous on the break, but through some committed and shrewd defending, RSD kept their goal intact. In the second quarter, further goals by Hannah Herron and Erin Mathieson saw RSD lead 3 – 0 at half-time. One of the strengths of the RSD team was their communication and this was particularly evident in the defensive setup where the team rotated players and positions, but always had a solid defensive structure with everyone in the correct place. Although the girls were well in front in the second half, they maintained their concentration and pushed for more goals with a second coming from Evie Girvan in the third quarter. Regent did have the odd breakaway attack during the second half, but this was all well covered by the defensive line and Laura Birnie in goals. By now the team’s confidence was on a real high and they added two further goals in the final quarter though Zoe Gibson and Clara Finlay to make the score 6 – 0. One of the significant hallmarks of the attacking line on the day was their unselfishness where team success came before personal glory. I have used the words Commitment, Communication, Concentration, Control and Confidence which are applicable to many sports, but the girls maintained these all to the very end as they ensured that despite conceding two penalty corners at the end of the match, they were determined to keep their goal intact and not concede any goals, something they achieved. I want to add two more words beginning with the letter c to my summary of the match, and the first is for the team captain Lucy Redmond who I felt led the team extremely well both through the encouragement she gave to others and also her commanding play as she collected the ball close to her own circle and brought it downfield almost to the Regent circle before distributing it to others on multiple occasions. Finally, the last word beginning with the letter c is for the coaches who were equally excited as the girls at the final whistle. Thank you to Miss Thompson for her work with the team this year supported by Miss McCombe. I also want to pay tribute to the coaches who have worked with the girls over the years in both school and club for their input to their success and also to family and friends who support them in so many ways, transport, attending matches and washing kit to name only a few. At the end of the match, the team were presented with their medals and Lucy Redmond was presented with the trophy by Ulster Hockey President, Margaret McCormack. The competition was sponsored by The Wooden Floor Company. It was an excellent evening for the girls, their families and for the school. I wish to thank all who were involved in any way. A big congratulations to all the girls who were involved. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhockey-super-league-tier-b-final-rsd-v-regent-house-at-lisnagarvey-hockey-club%2F&t=Hockey%20Super%20League%20%E2%80%93%20Tier%20B%20Final%20%E2%80%93%20RSD%20v%20Regent%20House%20at%20Lisnagarvey%20Hockey%20Club) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Hockey%20Super%20League%20%E2%80%93%20Tier%20B%20Final%20%E2%80%93%20RSD%20v%20Regent%20House%20at%20Lisnagarvey%20Hockey%20Club&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhockey-super-league-tier-b-final-rsd-v-regent-house-at-lisnagarvey-hockey-club%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Featured, General News, Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Christmas Concert 2023](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2023/) **Published:** January 4, 2024 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** The Christmas concert was a fantastic experience. The night began with the orchestra playing ‘Christmas Fanfare’ led by Mr Henning - it came to life with the audience participating in singing ‘Hark! The herald angels sing’. **Content:** [ ![RSD Christmas Concert 2023-2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RSD-Christmas-Concert-2023-2-scaled.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "RSD Christmas Concert 2023-2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2023/rsd-christmas-concert-2023-2/) [ ![RSD Christmas Concert 2023-4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RSD-Christmas-Concert-2023-4-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "RSD Christmas Concert 2023-4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2023/rsd-christmas-concert-2023-4/) [ ![RSD Christmas Concert 2023-8](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RSD-Christmas-Concert-2023-8-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "RSD Christmas Concert 2023-8") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2023/rsd-christmas-concert-2023-8/) [ ![RSD Christmas Concert 2023-16](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RSD-Christmas-Concert-2023-16-scaled.jpg?w=566&h=377&ssl=1 "RSD Christmas Concert 2023-16") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2023/rsd-christmas-concert-2023-16/) [ ![RSD Christmas Concert 2023-23](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RSD-Christmas-Concert-2023-23-scaled.jpg?w=251&h=377&ssl=1 "RSD Christmas Concert 2023-23") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2023/rsd-christmas-concert-2023-23/) [ ![RSD Christmas Concert 2023-30](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RSD-Christmas-Concert-2023-30-scaled.jpg?w=251&h=377&ssl=1 "RSD Christmas Concert 2023-30") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2023/rsd-christmas-concert-2023-30/) [ ![RSD Christmas Concert 2023-39](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RSD-Christmas-Concert-2023-39-scaled.jpg?w=566&h=378&ssl=1 "RSD Christmas Concert 2023-39") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2023/rsd-christmas-concert-2023-39/) [ ![RSD Christmas Concert 2023-49](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RSD-Christmas-Concert-2023-49-scaled.jpg?w=566&h=377&ssl=1 "RSD Christmas Concert 2023-49") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2023/rsd-christmas-concert-2023-49/) [ ![RSD Christmas Concert 2023-64](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RSD-Christmas-Concert-2023-64-scaled.jpg?w=506&h=759&ssl=1 "RSD Christmas Concert 2023-64") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2023/rsd-christmas-concert-2023-64/) [ ![RSD Christmas Concert 2023-72](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RSD-Christmas-Concert-2023-72-scaled.jpg?w=615&h=922&ssl=1 "RSD Christmas Concert 2023-72") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2023/rsd-christmas-concert-2023-72/) [ ![RSD Christmas Concert 2023-84](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RSD-Christmas-Concert-2023-84-scaled.jpg?w=457&h=305&ssl=1 "RSD Christmas Concert 2023-84") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2023/rsd-christmas-concert-2023-84/) [ ![RSD Christmas Concert 2023-96](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RSD-Christmas-Concert-2023-96-scaled.jpg?w=457&h=305&ssl=1 "RSD Christmas Concert 2023-96") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2023/rsd-christmas-concert-2023-96/) [ ![RSD Christmas Concert 2023-113](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RSD-Christmas-Concert-2023-113-scaled.jpg?w=457&h=304&ssl=1 "RSD Christmas Concert 2023-113") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2023/rsd-christmas-concert-2023-113/) [ ![RSD Christmas Concert 2023-121](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RSD-Christmas-Concert-2023-121-scaled.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "RSD Christmas Concert 2023-121") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2023/rsd-christmas-concert-2023-121/) [ ![RSD Christmas Concert 2023-131](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RSD-Christmas-Concert-2023-131-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "RSD Christmas Concert 2023-131") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2023/rsd-christmas-concert-2023-131/) [ ![RSD Christmas Concert 2023-152](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RSD-Christmas-Concert-2023-152-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "RSD Christmas Concert 2023-152") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2023/rsd-christmas-concert-2023-152/) [ ![RSD Christmas Concert 2023-184](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RSD-Christmas-Concert-2023-184-scaled.jpg?w=437&h=291&ssl=1 "RSD Christmas Concert 2023-184") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2023/rsd-christmas-concert-2023-184/) [ ![RSD Christmas Concert 2023-198](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RSD-Christmas-Concert-2023-198-scaled.jpg?w=194&h=291&ssl=1 "RSD Christmas Concert 2023-198") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2023/rsd-christmas-concert-2023-198/) [ ![RSD Christmas Concert 2023-208](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RSD-Christmas-Concert-2023-208-scaled.jpg?w=437&h=291&ssl=1 "RSD Christmas Concert 2023-208") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2023/rsd-christmas-concert-2023-208/) [ ![RSD Christmas Concert 2023-220](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RSD-Christmas-Concert-2023-220-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "RSD Christmas Concert 2023-220") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2023/rsd-christmas-concert-2023-220/) [ ![RSD Christmas Concert 2023-231](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RSD-Christmas-Concert-2023-231-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "RSD Christmas Concert 2023-231") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2023/rsd-christmas-concert-2023-231/) The Christmas concert was a fantastic experience. The night began with the orchestra playing ‘Christmas Fanfare’ led by Mr Henning – it came to life with the audience participating in singing ‘Hark! The herald angels sing’. ‘A Christmas Festival’, which was a collection of notable Christmas songs was next, until the final performance of ‘Sleigh Ride’. This was nothing short of excellent. Max Patterson then performed an extraordinary rock version of ‘Carol of the Bells’ on the drums. This modernisation was beautiful and breathtaking. ‘A Christmas Wish’ was performed by Keziah Shaw and Madison Weir. This beautiful harmony was a perfect example of the true talent in RSD. Junior Choir performed another modernisation, this time of ‘Silent Night’, called ‘Be Still’, bringing goosebumps to the audience watching them. Another instrumental solo followed, performed by Regina Chan on the piano which demonstrated a high level of talent and hard work. Then it was the Senior Choir’s time to shine, performing ‘Jesus Child’ followed by a new version of ‘Auld Lang Syne’. Then the veteran of RSD Music Society, Jamie Creaney, performed ‘Happy Xmas (War Is Over)’, with his guitar – catapulting the audience into Christmas. Chamber Choir, consisting of six senior pupils, performed ‘Adore’, a very powerful piece, followed by the theme from the movie ‘Elf’, creating a very different mood which was equally as excellent. The music part of the night finished with the Senior Ensemble performing ‘Christmas Time’. The music was ended with a breathtaking performance from the GCSE Music pupils! The whole night was wrapped up with a performance by Junior Drama – a modern version of ‘Oliver Twist’, for children. This was a witty and fun presentation of ‘Oliver’ which captured the attention and emotion of the audience. It was clear the pupils loved this performance just as much as the audience. Overall, the night was a work of art, and the hours of effort from teachers and pupils alike really paid off, achieving fantastic and memorable results. A joyful atmosphere was created, clear to see on the faces of all who attended and were involved in this year’s Christmas concert. *Special thanks to Ben Cooper for writing this report.* - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-concert-2023%2F&t=Christmas%20Concert%202023) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Christmas%20Concert%202023&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-concert-2023%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Featured, General News, Music News --- ### [Saying farewell to our Dilworth Tutors](https://www.royaldungannon.com/saying-farewell-to-our-dilworth-tutors/) **Published:** December 18, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Last week in assembly, we said goodbye to our Dilworth Tutors. Nigel, Sione, Oliver and Hayley (our first ever female tutor!) have had a wonderful year and they have certainly left an impact on all of us here at RSD. In her speech at their final assembly, Hayley referred to her many roles and responsibilities during her year at RSD, not least in Girls Boarding, assisting with sport and recreational activities and helping in classes such as Art and FT. She also spoke of the opportunity to act as a role model for younger students and to inspire them to be the best they can be. Hayley spoke of how quickly she settled into life in Northern Ireland and thanked everyone who helped her feel quickly at home. Hayley closed her speech by explaining that the academic excellence, warmth, kindness and generosity experienced at RSD were highlights for her and said, ‘It has been an honour and a privilege to work and live among such incredible staff and students…This year has been incredible and I am forever grateful for this experience.’ Oliver referred to his work in Boarding and in day school, helping pupils with their work, aiding their improvement in class and working closely with Boarders in the evenings. He mentioned travel experiences to Hungary, Greece, Denmark, Croatia and on the school Ski Trip to Italy as highlights of his year at RSD and thanked those who made this possible. Oliver summed up his year here by saying, ‘We have all made countless memories along the way that will last a lifetime.’ Sione was keen to underscore his enjoyment of the sporting element of life at RSD, as well as his involvement in Dungannon Rugby Club. He praised the determination and skill of the Rugby and Hockey players he has coached and emphasised the strong relationships that had been developed through his sporting involvement. Sione made sure to encourage pupils at RSD to consider the opportunity to travel and work as a Tutor in the future and expressed his gratitude for the opportunities this experience had made possible. Nigel was keen to explain the impact that the Tutors from RSD had on him as a pupil at Dilworth and emphasised that this was one of the main reasons why he decided he wanted to come to Northern Ireland. The opportunity to act as a role model, inspire younger students, build relationships and help contribute to the warm and welcoming environment in RSD, especially in Boarding, has been really important to him. Nigel also referenced the significant role he played in sport at RSD, and at the Rugby Club and he thanked God for allowing him to engage in this experience which, he described, as ‘one of the best years of his life.’ All the tutors encouraged RSD pupils to consider applying for the Dilworth Exchange Programme in the future and highlighted the life changing experience it had been for them. They individually thanked the Dilworth and Hugo Trust, Dr Burnett, Mr Clingan, Mr Wheeler, the Kitchen Staff, Boarding Staff, Caretakers and all the teachers and pupils who welcomed them warmly, worked with them closely and built strong friendships that will last a lifetime. We are so grateful for the contribution that each of the Tutors have made during their time at RSD and we all wish them rich blessings and every success for the future that lies ahead. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0562_Original.jpg) Last week in assembly, we said goodbye to our Dilworth Tutors. Nigel, Sione, Oliver and Hayley (our first ever female tutor!) have had a wonderful year and they have certainly left an impact on all of us here at RSD. In her speech at their final assembly, Hayley referred to her many roles and responsibilities during her year at RSD, not least in Girls Boarding, assisting with sport and recreational activities and helping in classes such as Art and FT. She also spoke of the opportunity to act as a role model for younger students and to inspire them to be the best they can be. Hayley spoke of how quickly she settled into life in Northern Ireland and thanked everyone who helped her feel quickly at home. Hayley closed her speech by explaining that the academic excellence, warmth, kindness and generosity experienced at RSD were highlights for her and said, ‘It has been an honour and a privilege to work and live among such incredible staff and students…This year has been incredible and I am forever grateful for this experience.’ Oliver referred to his work in Boarding and in day school, helping pupils with their work, aiding their improvement in class and working closely with Boarders in the evenings. He mentioned travel experiences to Hungary, Greece, Denmark, Croatia and on the school Ski Trip to Italy as highlights of his year at RSD and thanked those who made this possible. Oliver summed up his year here by saying, ‘We have all made countless memories along the way that will last a lifetime.’ Sione was keen to underscore his enjoyment of the sporting element of life at RSD, as well as his involvement in Dungannon Rugby Club. He praised the determination and skill of the Rugby and Hockey players he has coached and emphasised the strong relationships that had been developed through his sporting involvement. Sione made sure to encourage pupils at RSD to consider the opportunity to travel and work as a Tutor in the future and expressed his gratitude for the opportunities this experience had made possible. Nigel was keen to explain the impact that the Tutors from RSD had on him as a pupil at Dilworth and emphasised that this was one of the main reasons why he decided he wanted to come to Northern Ireland. The opportunity to act as a role model, inspire younger students, build relationships and help contribute to the warm and welcoming environment in RSD, especially in Boarding, has been really important to him. Nigel also referenced the significant role he played in sport at RSD, and at the Rugby Club and he thanked God for allowing him to engage in this experience which, he described, as ‘one of the best years of his life.’ All the tutors encouraged RSD pupils to consider applying for the Dilworth Exchange Programme in the future and highlighted the life changing experience it had been for them. They individually thanked the Dilworth and Hugo Trust, Dr Burnett, Mr Clingan, Mr Wheeler, the Kitchen Staff, Boarding Staff, Caretakers and all the teachers and pupils who welcomed them warmly, worked with them closely and built strong friendships that will last a lifetime. We are so grateful for the contribution that each of the Tutors have made during their time at RSD and we all wish them rich blessings and every success for the future that lies ahead. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsaying-farewell-to-our-dilworth-tutors%2F&t=Saying%20farewell%20to%20our%20Dilworth%20Tutors) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Saying%20farewell%20to%20our%20Dilworth%20Tutors&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsaying-farewell-to-our-dilworth-tutors%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** dilworth --- ### [House Gingerbread Competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/house-gingerbread-competition/) **Published:** January 4, 2024 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Well done to all who took part in the Gingerbread House Competition! The standard was exceptionally high and it was evident that a lot of time and effort had been dedicated to the competition.  Special congratulations to our senior and junior winners: Senior overall winner: Sophie Meyer Year 13 BC Senior runner up: Joanna Ashfield Year 13 ND Junior overall winner: James Watson Year 8 BT Junior runner up: Jessica Birnie, Sarah Needham, Isabella Kinkead ND **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0767-scaled.jpg) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0763-scaled.jpg) Well done to all who took part in the Gingerbread House Competition! The standard was exceptionally high and it was evident that a lot of time and effort had been dedicated to the competition. Special congratulations to our senior and junior winners: - Senior overall winner: Sophie Meyer Year 13 BC - Senior runner up: Joanna Ashfield Year 13 ND - Junior overall winner: James Watson Year 8 BT - Junior runner up: Jessica Birnie, Sarah Needham, Isabella Kinkead ND ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0685.png) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0686.png) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhouse-gingerbread-competition%2F&t=House%20Gingerbread%20Competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=House%20Gingerbread%20Competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhouse-gingerbread-competition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, House News --- ### [Congratulations to our Duke of Edinburgh Award winners!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/congratulations-to-our-duke-of-edinburgh-award-winners/) **Published:** January 4, 2024 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** The DofE is an award for senior pupils consisting of four sections at Silver level: volunteering, skills, physical and an expedition, however with COVID we have pupils in Y13 and Y14 collecting their awards today. Completing your DofE Award is a great achievement as the award requires a lot of effort, time and dedication. That feeling after the expedition when you finally take off your walking boots and realise you have completed your challenge is immense! Congratulations to the following pupils who have successful completed their Silver DofE award: Avis Ip, Harold Ng, Ethan Burke, Daniel McClean, Hannah Glasgow, Jada Lai, Yu Hin Pang, Chloe McCollum, Crystal Ho, Reece Ferguson, Miriam Carson, Callum Walker, Reuben Hampton, Rebecca Graham, Hannah Herron, Lois Carson, Kristin Fenton, Caleb Burke, Kamile Gasiunaite, Eva Cavanagh, Safron Smith, Emma Chambers, Katie Ewing, Lucy Archer and James Shaw. The following pupils have received the Certificate of achievement for having completed 3 sections, but not the expedition section: Eliza Richardson, Catherine Richardson, Shannon Kelly Troughton, Grace Wylie, Aaryn Tang and Ellie Heatherington Well done everyone! What an amazing achievement! **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0771-scaled.jpg) The DofE is an award for senior pupils consisting of four sections at Silver level: volunteering, skills, physical and an expedition, however with COVID we have pupils in Y13 and Y14 collecting their awards today. Completing your DofE Award is a great achievement as the award requires a lot of effort, time and dedication. That feeling after the expedition when you finally take off your walking boots and realise you have completed your challenge is immense! Congratulations to the following pupils who have successful completed their Silver DofE award: Avis Ip, Harold Ng, Ethan Burke, Daniel McClean, Hannah Glasgow, Jada Lai, Yu Hin Pang, Chloe McCollum, Crystal Ho, Reece Ferguson, Miriam Carson, Callum Walker, Reuben Hampton, Rebecca Graham, Hannah Herron, Lois Carson, Kristin Fenton, Caleb Burke, Kamile Gasiunaite, Eva Cavanagh, Safron Smith, Emma Chambers, Katie Ewing, Lucy Archer and James Shaw. The following pupils have received the Certificate of achievement for having completed 3 sections, but not the expedition section: Eliza Richardson, Catherine Richardson, Shannon Kelly Troughton, Grace Wylie, Aaryn Tang and Ellie Heatherington Well done everyone! What an amazing achievement! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcongratulations-to-our-duke-of-edinburgh-award-winners%2F&t=Congratulations%20to%20our%20Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%20Award%20winners%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Congratulations%20to%20our%20Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%20Award%20winners%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcongratulations-to-our-duke-of-edinburgh-award-winners%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** DofE --- ### [P6 Open Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/p6-open-evening-2/) **Published:** January 15, 2024 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/P6-Ad-for-papers-1.png) # [Book now](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/royalschooldungannon/1111467) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fp6-open-evening-2%2F&t=P6%20Open%20Evening) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=P6%20Open%20Evening&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fp6-open-evening-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Rugby Wrap Up | November & December 2023](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rugby-wrap-up-november-december-2023/) **Published:** December 31, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ### 1st XV The squad started off November travelling to Enniskillen Royal where they took an early lead, however ERGs fought back to finish in a 19-19 draw. Next was a must win schools cup match against Bangor grammar which was held at home grounds. Josh Ferguson secured the first try after only 4 minutes with James Gibson adding the 2 points for an early lead. Soon after prop John Carroll rumbled over the line for another 5 and Gibson added the 2 again. The game finished a convincing 35-12 with Carroll and man of the match Ferguson both scoring doubles. They kept good momentum with a 31-22 victory over Coleraine. They finished December with an unfortunate defeat over Larne Grammar where they lost by just a point. They now go on to play Dalriada in the Bowl. ### 2nd XV The seconds got off to a challenging start to the month after a tough defeat to ERGS but bounced back with a 13-0 win against Bangor with baller Alex Welton scoring a penalty kick. They really picked up momentum away in Coleraine with a huge team effort winning 43-17 with 6 people getting a place on the scoresheet and Ethan Burke getting man of the match. Building to the next seconds cup game the seconds penetrated the Foyle College’s defences with ease winning 38-19 securing their place in the last 16 of the cup. The quarter final dream did not live on as they got humbled by Sullivan losing 33-19 with 2 tries from Max Patterson and a standout performance. The squad did manage to secure a place in the 2nd xv plate against Friends school Lisburn ### Medallion The meds opened the month with a loss to Ballymena, losing 29-7 but got back on track winning 14-12 against Bangor with Thomas Jenkins scoring 1 try and converting 2 and earning man of the match. The Medallion then drew Larne Grammar in the medallion round 2 and stormed past them with a 40-11 win, with Harry Mills and Ben Lowey scoring twice each. The squad moved on to defeat Banbridge very narrowly by one point, winning 22-21. They then qualified for the final 16 of the medallion shield and faced off against Down High where they rattled Down High winning 44-10. This was a very strong finishing of the month from the squad. ### U14s The 3rd year started off the month with a 14-0 victory over Ballymena with Charlie Stinson getting man of the match. They continued to build with an impressive 27-5 victory over Bangor. They finished November unbeaten with a third victory in a row over Coleraine winning 31-15, with Joel Clarke boosting the team with 3 conversions and a try. They continued into December with a huge 48-14 win over Banbridge, with excellent performances coming from Adam Nixon scoring 4 tries and getting joint man of the match with Matus Slajus. They then cruised past Larne Grammar with a 22-0 win, finishing both months undefeated. ### U13s The U13 squad started the month with a tight defeat against ERGS, finishing 17-12, with Andrew Irwin scoring both tries and getting man of the match. The team got unlucky once again with another tight match, finishing 24-21 to Bangor. After another few tough weeks they finished the month with a promising 28-41 defeat to BRA, but playing some good rugby. ### U12s The U12s took part in their first competitive matches for RSD this month, with both the A and B team humbling Omagh 45-30. Both teams then continued good form annihilating RSA with the A team scoring 13 tries and the Bs running in 9. The boys have made fantastic progress in their first few months playing rugby and hope to build and improve as a team. *Thanks to Caleb Burke & Josh Ferguson for this report.* - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frugby-wrap-up-november-december-2023%2F&t=Rugby%20Wrap%20Up%20%7C%20November%20%26%20December%202023) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Rugby%20Wrap%20Up%20%7C%20November%20%26%20December%202023&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frugby-wrap-up-november-december-2023%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Rugby Wrap Up | September & October 2023](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rugby-wrap-up-september-october-2023/) **Published:** October 31, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ### 1st XV The first 15 started the season strongly as many new 5th years were integrated into the squad, winning 38-17 with new players like Nathan Hamilton and James Gibson scoring. James Gibson also stepped up as kicker, converting 4. The squad worked towards their first Schools cup match where they lost 20-10 against Portadown College where 5th year Blake Redmond received man of the match. The team also had good wins against Grosvner and Omagh. ### 2nd XV The Second 15 gained momentum towards the end of September with a convincing victory over Grosvner where they won 38-12 where 5th year Jack Evans converted 4 and lower sixth Max Patterson got Man of the match. They then remained undefeated throughout October with victories over Omagh, Dalriada and Portadown. ### Medallion The Medallion squad started the season losing the David Shrestha Shield to Friends school Lisburn finishing 32-0. The squad quickly bounced back with a hard fought win over Grosvenor 21-19 with Angus Lam and others scoring with Thomas Jenkins securing all 3 conversions. The boys dominated RSA despite a late flurry of trys from RSA making it seem a tight contest. This fixture really showed the progress the squad has made from the opening defeat. ### Year 10/ U14 As The year 10s have shown positive signs through the opening weeks of the season. They beat Friends by 2 points with a crucial try from Adam Nixon securing the victory as Joel Clarke converted. After a tough defeat to Sulivian they brushed aside RSA with a 14-0. Issac Neil touching down in the one sided victory. They finished off October by narrowly beating Enniskillen by 54-0 to RSD. Highlights include 7 conversions for Joel Clarke and Matas Slajus with big carries and a try. ### Year 10/U14 Bs The B team had a rocky start losing to Friends 36-26 with multiple players showing potential such as Eli Burke who ran the length of the pitch for a solo try. They then embarrassed rivals RSA with a 40-12 win to the well deserved RSD team. Despite missing fixtures the U14 Bs are continuing to improve by the week. ### Year 9/U13 As The squad has had a challenging start to the season and have yet to record a win but they are still making strong progress on the pitch. ### Year 9/U13 Bs The team started the season with a positive win over friends, where they scored 31 points and are continuing to improve. ### Year 8/U12 The year 8s have fully embraced Rugby, many of which are playing for the first time under Mr Wilson and Mr Ritchie’s guidance. *Thanks to Caleb Burke and Josh Ferguson for preparing this report.* - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frugby-wrap-up-september-october-2023%2F&t=Rugby%20Wrap%20Up%20%7C%20September%20%26%20October%202023) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Rugby%20Wrap%20Up%20%7C%20September%20%26%20October%202023&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frugby-wrap-up-september-october-2023%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [P7 Open Mornings](https://www.royaldungannon.com/p7-open-mornings/) **Published:** January 12, 2024 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Click here to find out more **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/P7-OPEN-DAYS-1.png) Dear P7 Parents & Pupils, I hope you enjoyed the Christmas holiday period and, like us, are looking forward to our P7 Open Mornings. We believe that the best thing about RSD is the way in which pupils and staff work together every day and we want to give you a chance to experience something of the typical RSD school day. At RSD, we have two events each year – the P7 Open Mornings and the P6 Open Evening. We enjoyed meeting many of you at our P6 event back in February 2023. Like other schools, our P6 Open Evening has lots of activity and a bit of razzmatazz as families tour the school and meet RSD teachers and pupils. The P7 Open Mornings are a very different kind of event and organised with much smaller groups to allow you to see the real school day in action. **Signing up for the P7 Open Morning** The Open Mornings run for 3 days at the end of January. We know that P7 pupils like to be with their friends, so we have organised a specific day for some of the larger primary school groups. If you attend one of those schools, then you do not need to do anything more. Just turn up on the day! - Tuesday 23rdth January – Bush Primary School, Killyman Primary School - Wednesday 24th January – Aughnacloy Primary School, Howard Primary School, Richmond Primary School - Thursday 25th January – Dungannon Primary School, St Patrick’s Primary School We would ask P7 parents and pupils in all other primary schools to sign up for a slot by clicking on the link below. It is an easy-to-use online system and it will give you flexibility to choose one of the three Open Mornings. <https://buytickets.at/royalschooldungannon/1111442> **On the Day** Pupils should be accompanied by a responsible adult during the P7 Open Morning. The event will start at 9.00 am and we would ask you to arrive shortly before that time so we can have a prompt start. When you arrive, please enter through the front doors and make your way to the Assembly Hall. After a short talk from me, we will then divide you up into small groups and take you round school. The tours will be led by Prefects and pupils from Years 8 and 9 (and you may recognise a face or two!) and they will show you around the school and its facilities. This will include going outside for a little while so you may wish to bring a coat. The aim of the tour is to give you a chance to see the real school in action, pausing briefly at various points to look into a class and hear a little bit about what they are doing. Unlike an open night event, when schools are putting on a show, you will get to see what it is really like to be a pupil at RSD. The teachers will be teaching their normal lessons and the pupils will be doing their usual work. We will then come back together in the Assembly Hall for refreshments and the event will be finished by 11.00 am at the latest. We would ask that ONE parent or other responsible adult stays with the child throughout the P7 Open Morning. We understand that this may not be possible for every individual child and that sometimes one adult will bring 2-3 children who are friends. This is fine too. If a parent/adult feels that they are not able to stay with their child, then please do contact us in advance and we will help to ensure that your child can still attend. The information about the Open Mornings has been sent to every parent for whom we have an email address. We have also sent the information to all Primary School principals and asked that they share this with P7 parents. In addition, the details can be found on the RSD website and social media pages. If you know of someone who would be interested in coming along to the Open Morning, then please do share this information with them and encourage them to contact RSD. We look forward to seeing you later this month. Yours sincerely, RJ Clingan Acting Headmaster The Royal School Dungannon - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fp7-open-mornings%2F&t=P7%20Open%20Mornings) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=P7%20Open%20Mornings&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fp7-open-mornings%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Anyone Say Pizza?](https://www.royaldungannon.com/anyone-say-pizza/) **Published:** January 12, 2024 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** RSD is delighted to see the return of the ‘Read for Pizza’ challenge. Since the summer, Junior school pupils have been living countless adventures, solving thrilling mysteries and learning about historic and futuristic places, people and cultures – all through the joy of reading! Once a book was read, a book review was written and then handed in to our librarian, Mrs Ferguson. Each book review gained points for one of the four Houses. Extra points were given for particularly challenging books and Mrs Ferguson was also on the lookout for very well written reviews which demonstrated excellent detail and critique. Initially, the competition was very close and any House could have gained the prestigious award but Beresford Charlemont surged ahead in the final days and clinched the coveted prize – a free pizza lunch! Bullingbrook /Tyrone came in second, closely followed by Nicholson/ Dungannon, leaving Mountjoy / Ranfurly in last position. Individual prizes for the best written reviews were given to: Julia Meeke (B/C), Tsventen Bogcrevski (B/T), Riley Burrows (N/D) and Mia Ruddy (M/R). Well done to B/C and to every pupil who took up the challenge! **Content:** [ ![IMG_0665](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0665-scaled.jpeg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_0665") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/anyone-say-pizza/img_0665/) [ ![IMG_0671](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0671-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0671") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/anyone-say-pizza/img_0671/) [ ![IMG_0673](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0673-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_0673") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/anyone-say-pizza/img_0673/) RSD is delighted to see the return of the ‘Read for Pizza’ challenge. Since the summer, Junior school pupils have been living countless adventures, solving thrilling mysteries and learning about historic and futuristic places, people and cultures – all through the joy of reading! Once a book was read, a book review was written and then handed in to our librarian, Mrs Ferguson. Each book review gained points for one of the four Houses. Extra points were given for particularly challenging books and Mrs Ferguson was also on the lookout for very well written reviews which demonstrated excellent detail and critique. Initially, the competition was very close and any House could have gained the prestigious award but Beresford Charlemont surged ahead in the final days and clinched the coveted prize – a free pizza lunch! Bullingbrook /Tyrone came in second, closely followed by Nicholson/ Dungannon, leaving Mountjoy / Ranfurly in last position. Individual prizes for the best written reviews were given to: Julia Meeke (B/C), Tsventen Bogcrevski (B/T), Riley Burrows (N/D) and Mia Ruddy (M/R). Well done to B/C and to every pupil who took up the challenge! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fanyone-say-pizza%2F&t=Anyone%20Say%20Pizza%3F) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Anyone%20Say%20Pizza%3F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fanyone-say-pizza%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** House News --- ### [Junior SU Christmas Party](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-christmas-party-2/) **Published:** January 5, 2024 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Junior SU enjoyed a pizza party on Monday to end the term on a high! We enjoyed pizza and Christmas games together. Junior SU also took part in whole school assembly this week to share the true meaning of Christmas. **Content:** [ ![IMG_1209](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1209-scaled.jpeg?w=675&h=900&ssl=1 "IMG_1209") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-christmas-party-2/img_1209/) [ ![IMG_1210](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1210-scaled.jpeg?w=397&h=298&ssl=1 "IMG_1210") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-christmas-party-2/img_1210/) [ ![IMG_1212](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1212-scaled.jpeg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "IMG_1212") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-christmas-party-2/img_1212/) [ ![IMG_1214](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1214-scaled.jpeg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "IMG_1214") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-christmas-party-2/img_1214/) [ ![IMG_1218](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1218-scaled.jpeg?w=502&h=377&ssl=1 "IMG_1218") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-christmas-party-2/img_1218/) [ ![IMG_1222](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1222-scaled.jpeg?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "IMG_1222") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-christmas-party-2/img_1222/) [ ![IMG_1225](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1225-scaled.jpeg?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "IMG_1225") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-christmas-party-2/img_1225/) Junior SU enjoyed a pizza party on to end last term on a high! They enjoyed pizza and Christmas games together. Junior SU also took part in whole school assembly to share the true meaning of Christmas. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjunior-su-christmas-party-2%2F&t=Junior%20SU%20Christmas%20Party) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Junior%20SU%20Christmas%20Party&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjunior-su-christmas-party-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** SU --- ### [KS3 High Level of Achievement and Effort Awards | December 2023](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ks3-high-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-december-2023/) **Published:** December 18, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to all of our Key Stage 3 students who received certificates in assembly earlier today. These certificates celebrate each student’s high level of achievement and effort in the winter term. Well done everyone! **Content:** Congratulations to all of our Key Stage 3 students who received certificates in assembly earlier today. These certificates celebrate each student’s high level of achievement and effort in the winter term. Well done everyone! # **Year 8** ### High level of Achievement & Effort ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0713-scaled.jpg)BIRNIE Jessica, BOYD Sarah-Jane, BURNSIDE Ethan, CATHER Peter, CONNELLY Tilly, EDWARDS Hannah, JOHNSTON Pippa, KENNEDY Nathan, KINKEAD Isabella, MEEKE Julia, MELGAARD Alma Mae, NEEDHAM Sarah, RUDDY Mia, SHARKEY Anna, SHARKEY Jaden, SIKORSKAITE Daria, TURKINGTON Ellie, TURKINGTON Sophia, WATT Louise, WHITEHEAD Harry ### High Level of Effort ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0718-scaled.jpg) BURTON Caleb, DALY Farrah, FINLAY Charlie, MCFARLAND Beth, MIKALAUSKAITE Teja, PETKEVICIUS Nojus, SINNAMON Aimee, WYLIE Sam # **Year 9** ### High level of Achievement & Effort ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0722-scaled.jpg) AGNEW Andrea, ARTHUR Megan, CURRAN Sophie, DA COSTA Ruth, DAVIDSON Jake, DODDS Connie, EMERSON Catherine, HARVEY Ella, LAPPIN Faith, LECKY Eva, MCILWAINE Sophie, MCMINN Holly, MOORE Laura, PARKE Darcy, SHAW Amy, STINSON Jack, STINSON Lexi, STRAGHAN Ella, STRINGER Grace, WEIR Scarlett ### High level of Effort ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0730-scaled.jpg) ARTHURS Poppy, DOBSON Karis, FEGAN Zoe, JENKINS Andrew, MCDONALD Isabelle, MOCANU David, SIMKUTE Nikole, SKELTON Alex, SLOAN Nathan, STRAIN Dillon # **Year 10** ### High level of Achievement & Effort ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0735-scaled.jpg) CHUNG Hei Ching (Nia), CLARKE Joel, CYBULSKI Amelia, DORAN Amy, GALLAGHER Sheelyn, HETHERINGTON Ryan, KANE Kathryn, KELLY Hannah, KERR Lara, KERR Rebecca, LAM Man Hon (Marcus), MCCAMMON Carla, MCCREEDY Emma, MONTGOMERY Maisy, ORR Lucy, POTTER Chloe, SANDRU Alexia, TRAN Angela, WEIR Madison, YIM Pak Hay (Hayden) ### High level of Effort ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0740-scaled.jpg) ARNOLD Samuel, BURKE Eli, BURNSIDE Lauren, DONNELLY Chloe, JURGILAS Kristupas, KAMINSKAS Armandas, LOKUTIJEVSKA Naomi, MANN Bobby, MARTIN Elijah, MEJERYTE Erika, YAU Sum Yiu (Saree) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fks3-high-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-december-2023%2F&t=KS3%20High%20Level%20of%20Achievement%20and%20Effort%20Awards%20%7C%20December%202023) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=KS3%20High%20Level%20of%20Achievement%20and%20Effort%20Awards%20%7C%20December%202023&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fks3-high-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-december-2023%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Christmas Food Bank Donations](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-food-bank-donations/) **Published:** December 15, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** For the entire month of November, the Charities Committee ran the annual food bank appeal. Students and staff of all years were encouraged to bring non perishable food items to collection boxes in their form rooms. The donations were split in half and donated to 2 Charities; Lenity NI and The Vineyard Church Dungannon. The pupils in the form class with the most donations each received a selection box and the winner was Mr Lucas' form class, 10P with an impressive 79 items donated! The food bank appeal is always widely supported and we were very pleased to donate to 2 Charities who make such an impact to the local area. **Content:** [ ![IMG_0149](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0149-scaled.jpeg?w=395&h=301&ssl=1 "IMG_0149") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-food-bank-donations/img_0149/) [ ![IMG_0150](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0150-scaled.jpeg?w=395&h=297&ssl=1 "IMG_0150") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-food-bank-donations/img_0150/) [ ![IMG_8857](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_8857-scaled.jpeg?w=395&h=296&ssl=1 "IMG_8857") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-food-bank-donations/img_8857/) [ ![IMG_8868](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_8868-scaled.jpeg?w=677&h=902&ssl=1 "IMG_8868") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-food-bank-donations/img_8868-2/) [ ![IMG_8874](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_8874-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=475&ssl=1 "IMG_8874") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-food-bank-donations/img_8874/) [ ![IMG_8875](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_8875-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=475&ssl=1 "IMG_8875") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-food-bank-donations/img_8875/) [ ![IMG_8880](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_8880-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=475&ssl=1 "IMG_8880") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-food-bank-donations/img_8880/) For the entire month of November, the Charities Committee ran the annual food bank appeal. Students and staff of all years were encouraged to bring non perishable food items to collection boxes in their form rooms. The donations were split in half and donated to 2 Charities; Lenity NI and The Vineyard Church Dungannon. The pupils in the form class with the most donations each received a selection box and the winner was Mr Lucas’ form class, 10P with an impressive 79 items donated! The food bank appeal is always widely supported and we were very pleased to donate to 2 Charities who make such an impact to the local area. *Thanks to Holly Davey for this report.* - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-food-bank-donations%2F&t=Christmas%20Food%20Bank%20Donations) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Christmas%20Food%20Bank%20Donations&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-food-bank-donations%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Boarding Christmas Dinner 2023](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2023/) **Published:** December 18, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** At the start of this December, the long tradition of RSD boarding dinner was once again hosted. It was a great night packed with boarding, teachers and staff. The night started off with a traditional Christmas meal, a feast of turkey. Not only was the main dish gorgeous, the desserts were also a work of art. A big thank you to our team kitchen staff for their hard efforts. After dinner was a talent show from the boarders. Firstly, we had a performance from our first ever boarding orchestra. It was of a talented bunch of musicians presenting the piece "Joy to The World". The second show was a production featuring an impersonation of our very own Mr. Ritchie, Mr. Watterson, and Mr. Black Jr. It was a great success that was well received by everyone A round of games was next on the programme. It was of a concept of elimination, made up of a total of 5 rounds. The first round was a game of Mr Wolf, followed by tug of war, musical chairs, tangrams and a game of marbles. The winner of the contest was our very own Head of boarding - Miss Winslow. Certificates for the year and a funny kahoot followed. And the night finished off with an emotional video to recap memories featuring the leavers of 2024 and the photos from the past year. Once again a big thank you to everyone that made the night possible. **Content:** [ ![IMG_0003](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0003-scaled.jpg?w=739&h=493&ssl=1 "IMG_0003") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2023/img_0003/) [ ![IMG_0002](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0002-1-scaled.jpg?w=333&h=222&ssl=1 "IMG_0002") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2023/img_0002-2/) [ ![IMG_0072](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0072-scaled.jpg?w=333&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0072") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2023/img_0072-2/) [ ![IMG_0069](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0069-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_0069") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2023/img_0069-2/) [ ![IMG_0043](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0043-scaled.jpg?w=357&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_0043") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2023/img_0043/) [ ![IMG_0038](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0038-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_0038") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2023/img_0038/) [ ![IMG_0009](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0009-scaled.jpg?w=382&h=202&ssl=1 "IMG_0009") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2023/img_0009-2/) [ ![IMG_0021](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0021-scaled.jpg?w=382&h=254&ssl=1 "IMG_0021") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2023/img_0021/) [ ![IMG_0031](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0031-scaled.jpg?w=690&h=460&ssl=1 "IMG_0031") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2023/img_0031/) [ ![IMG_0032](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0032-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "IMG_0032") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2023/img_0032-2/) [ ![IMG_0034](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0034-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "IMG_0034") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2023/img_0034-3/) [ ![IMG_0033](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0033-scaled.jpg?w=1076&h=717&ssl=1 "IMG_0033") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2023/img_0033/) At the start of this December, the long tradition of RSD boarding dinner was once again hosted. It was a great night packed with boarding, teachers and staff. The night started off with a traditional Christmas meal, a feast of turkey. Not only was the main dish gorgeous, the desserts were also a work of art. A big thank you to our team kitchen staff for their hard efforts. After dinner was a talent show from the boarders. Firstly, we had a performance from our first ever boarding orchestra. It was of a talented bunch of musicians presenting the piece “Joy to The World”. The second show was a production featuring an impersonation of our very own Mr. Ritchie, Mr. Watterson, and Mr. Black Jr. It was a great success that was well received by everyone A round of games was next on the programme. It was of a concept of elimination, made up of a total of 5 rounds. The first round was a game of Mr Wolf, followed by tug of war, musical chairs, tangrams and a game of marbles. The winner of the contest was our very own Head of boarding – Miss Winslow. Certificates for the year and a funny kahoot followed. And the night finished off with an emotional video to recap memories featuring the leavers of 2024 and the photos from the past year. Once again a big thank you to everyone that made the night possible. *Thanks to Bernice Wong for writing this report.* - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fboarding-christmas-dinner-2023%2F&t=Boarding%20Christmas%20Dinner%202023) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Boarding%20Christmas%20Dinner%202023&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fboarding-christmas-dinner-2023%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, General News --- ### [Children in Need Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/children-in-need-day/) **Published:** November 30, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** To commemorate Children in Need, the Charities Committee ran an interactive ‘guess how many sweets are in the jar’ competition for a week, where all year groups competed for a jar of yummy goodies. This was a very competitive way to raise money for a charity who support young and disadvantaged children and the ultimate winner was Joel Clarke in Y10 with the closest guess to the number of sweets in the jar. On Friday a non-uniform day was also held where pupils donated £1 each to wear their own clothes. This was enjoyed by all pupils and raised our overall total to £603.66 which the Charities Committee cannot wait to donate to such a worthwhile cause. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_7571-scaled.jpeg) To commemorate Children in Need, the Charities Committee ran an interactive ‘guess how many sweets are in the jar’ competition for a week, where all year groups competed for a jar of yummy goodies. This was a very competitive way to raise money for a charity who support young and disadvantaged children and the ultimate winner was Joel Clarke in Y10 with the closest guess to the number of sweets in the jar. On Friday a non-uniform day was also held where pupils donated £1 each to wear their own clothes. This was enjoyed by all pupils and raised our overall total to £603.66 which the Charities Committee cannot wait to donate to such a worthwhile cause. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchildren-in-need-day%2F&t=Children%20in%20Need%20Day) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Children%20in%20Need%20Day&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchildren-in-need-day%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Stranmillis Panto Trip](https://www.royaldungannon.com/stranmillis-panto-trip/) **Published:** November 30, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** One of the highlights of the R.E year is the Christmas trip to the Stranmillis Panto and this year we were joined by the Dramatic Society’s Back Stage Crew. This year’s production was Peter Pan and what a treat it was! Packed with slapstick humour, bad jokes and swashbuckling antics, laughter abounded. Furthermore, the medley of quick-paced dance routines along with well-choreographed fight scenes had the audience happily clapping and singing along. This year was especially enjoyed by the RSD pupils as past pupil Chloe Kelly was Musical Director and she was accompanied by past pupils Ellie Curry and Rebekah Needham in the orchestra. Needless to say, the music was spectacular and very professionally executed. Past pupil Aimee Johnston was also working hard as part of the backstage and even had her moment on stage in one of the dance scenes. An excellent night once again and I’m quite sure we will be back again next year…Oh yes we will! **Content:** [ ![IMG_0116](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0116-scaled.jpeg?w=674&h=898&ssl=1 "IMG_0116") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/stranmillis-panto-trip/img_0116/) [ ![IMG_0132](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0132-scaled.jpeg?w=398&h=281&ssl=1 "IMG_0132") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/stranmillis-panto-trip/img_0132/) [ ![IMG_0134](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0134-scaled.jpeg?w=398&h=310&ssl=1 "IMG_0134") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/stranmillis-panto-trip/img_0134/) [ ![IMG_0136](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0136-scaled.jpeg?w=398&h=299&ssl=1 "IMG_0136") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/stranmillis-panto-trip/img_0136/) One of the highlights of the R.E year is the Christmas trip to the Stranmillis Panto and this year we were joined by the Dramatic Society’s Back Stage Crew. This year’s production was Peter Pan and what a treat it was! Packed with slapstick humour, bad jokes and swashbuckling antics, laughter abounded. Furthermore, the medley of quick-paced dance routines along with well-choreographed fight scenes had the audience happily clapping and singing along. This year was especially enjoyed by the RSD pupils as past pupil Chloe Kelly was Musical Director and she was accompanied by past pupils Ellie Curry and Rebekah Needham in the orchestra. Needless to say, the music was spectacular and very professionally executed. Past pupil Aimee Johnston was also working hard as part of the backstage and even had her moment on stage in one of the dance scenes. An excellent night once again and I’m quite sure we will be back again next year…Oh yes we will! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstranmillis-panto-trip%2F&t=Stranmillis%20Panto%20Trip) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Stranmillis%20Panto%20Trip&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstranmillis-panto-trip%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [A talk from Logos Ministries International](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-talk-from-logos-ministries-international/) **Published:** December 7, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** It was a delight to welcome back past pupil Matthew Winning to RSD. As part of his work with LMI (Logos Ministries International). On 7th December, Matthew spoke to the Sixth Form pupils on the topics: Modern Day Persecution and Why does God Allow Suffering? The pupils found the sessions both informative and beneficial in their R.E. studies and would like to thank LMI for taking the time to share their knowledge and expertise with them. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_2709-scaled.jpeg) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_2711-scaled.jpeg) It was a delight to welcome back past pupil Matthew Winning to RSD. As part of his work with LMI (Logos Ministries International). On 7th December, Matthew spoke to the Sixth Form pupils on the topics: Modern Day Persecution and Why does God Allow Suffering? The pupils found the sessions both informative and beneficial in their R.E. studies and would like to thank LMI for taking the time to share their knowledge and expertise with them. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-talk-from-logos-ministries-international%2F&t=A%20talk%20from%20Logos%20Ministries%20International) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20talk%20from%20Logos%20Ministries%20International&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-talk-from-logos-ministries-international%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, RE, Sixth Form --- ### [C S Lewis Trip](https://www.royaldungannon.com/c-s-lewis-trip/) **Published:** December 5, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Year 14 Re class headed off to Union College, Belfast where we had a couple of lectures in a great hall by many esteemed men including Stuart Horner, Curtis White and Jerry Root. The first lecture was by a PhD student, Ryan Shelton entitled ‘The Devil in the Digital Details’. This was a fascinating talk about the warning of the future digital dystopian that could lead Christians away from their faith. He proposed that this concept of the AI apocalypse was expressed through Milton, Lewis and Kingsnorth which offered a thought provoking idea of technology Then we had a tea break and continued with C.S. Lewis inaugural lecture: ‘A Sign of the Times’. In this we were given an insight into C. S. Lewis first lecture at his post in Cambridge which was entitled ‘Medieval and Renaissance’. There was belief that this time period was the largest ever growth in art, science and really everything. But Lewis argues against this with a couple points. 1. Antiquity and dark ages but the dark ages ‘weren’t that dark’ . 2. The dark ages to Middle Ages were large but not as large as the 20th century leap. 3. The middle ages and end of 17th century in which science barely leaped. 4. Finally, the most crucial division and biggest period of growth; the modern day; we live in a bigger renaissance now. Here is why - change in political order, arts, and religious shapes. Lunch was served for us, which was fantastic and we got to take a look around the famous Gamble Library where the Parliament of N.I. was once held. Here we found many books written by the apostolic fathers we study, for example Tertullian and Hippolytus. We had one more lecture in Union College on ‘Irish Myths and Legends in the Work of C.S. Lewis’ by Dr David Clare. This showed a beautiful insight to how great a influence the wonderful country of Ireland truly had on Lewis as a young boy. Then we travelled to Queen’s library in which our group got to view the actual letters of C. S. Lewis written to various people which was fascinating and almost surreal. This just shown how the famous scholar is also just a homely Irish man but also a genius! Following a quick tour around C.S. Lewis Square, Year 13 joined us at Little Wing for pizza and we shared a lovely meal before heading off to our final destination. Last stop was Stranmillis College, Belfast where we listened to the last two lectures by two incredible men – both experts on C.S. Lewis - Professor Jerry Root spoke on the people who influenced the genius work of C.S. Lewis and Revd Dr Malcom Quite spoke on those who have been influenced in their work by C.. S. Lewis.This ended a very clear insight to academia, religious writing and the life of C. S. Lewis! Thanks to Ben Cooper for writing this report **Content:** [ ![IMG_0023](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0023-scaled.jpeg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "IMG_0023") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/c-s-lewis-trip/img_0023/) [ ![IMG_0032](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0032-scaled.jpeg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "IMG_0032") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/c-s-lewis-trip/img_0032/) [ ![IMG_0034](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0034-1-scaled.jpeg?w=234&h=313&ssl=1 "IMG_0034") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/c-s-lewis-trip/img_0034-2/) [ ![IMG_0035](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0035-scaled.jpeg?w=732&h=453&ssl=1 "IMG_0035") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/c-s-lewis-trip/img_0035/) [ ![IMG_0036](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0036-scaled.jpeg?w=340&h=453&ssl=1 "IMG_0036") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/c-s-lewis-trip/img_0036/) [ ![IMG_0037](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0037-scaled.jpeg?w=536&h=715&ssl=1 "IMG_0037") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/c-s-lewis-trip/img_0037/) [ ![IMG_0042](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0042-scaled.jpeg?w=536&h=715&ssl=1 "IMG_0042") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/c-s-lewis-trip/img_0042-2/) [ ![IMG_0044](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0044-scaled.jpeg?w=686&h=515&ssl=1 "IMG_0044") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/c-s-lewis-trip/img_0044/) [ ![IMG_0057](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0057-scaled.jpeg?w=386&h=515&ssl=1 "IMG_0057") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/c-s-lewis-trip/img_0057/) [ ![IMG_0059](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0059-scaled.jpeg?w=348&h=261&ssl=1 "IMG_0059") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/c-s-lewis-trip/img_0059/) [ ![IMG_0065](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0065-scaled.jpeg?w=348&h=260&ssl=1 "IMG_0065") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/c-s-lewis-trip/img_0065/) [ ![IMG_0066](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0066-scaled.jpeg?w=348&h=258&ssl=1 "IMG_0066") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/c-s-lewis-trip/img_0066/) [ ![IMG_0067](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0067-scaled.jpeg?w=724&h=787&ssl=1 "IMG_0067") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/c-s-lewis-trip/img_0067/) [ ![IMG_0069](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0069-scaled.jpeg?w=546&h=395&ssl=1 "IMG_0069") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/c-s-lewis-trip/img_0069/) [ ![IMG_0072](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0072-scaled.jpeg?w=526&h=395&ssl=1 "IMG_0072") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/c-s-lewis-trip/img_0072/) Year 14 RE class headed off to Union College, Belfast where we had a couple of lectures in a great hall by many esteemed men including Stuart Horner, Curtis White and Jerry Root. The first lecture was by a PhD student, Ryan Shelton entitled ‘The Devil in the Digital Details’. This was a fascinating talk about the warning of the future digital dystopian that could lead Christians away from their faith. He proposed that this concept of the AI apocalypse was expressed through Milton, Lewis and Kingsnorth which offered a thought provoking idea of technology Then we had a tea break and continued with C.S. Lewis inaugural lecture: ‘A Sign of the Times’. In this we were given an insight into C. S. Lewis first lecture at his post in Cambridge which was entitled ‘Medieval and Renaissance’. There was belief that this time period was the largest ever growth in art, science and really everything. But Lewis argues against this with a couple points. 1. Antiquity and dark ages but the dark ages ‘weren’t that dark’ . 2. The dark ages to Middle Ages were large but not as large as the 20th century leap. 3. The middle ages and end of 17th century in which science barely leaped. 4. Finally, the most crucial division and biggest period of growth; the modern day; we live in a bigger renaissance now. Here is why – change in political order, arts, and religious shapes. Lunch was served for us, which was fantastic and we got to take a look around the famous Gamble Library where the Parliament of N.I. was once held. Here we found many books written by the apostolic fathers we study, for example Tertullian and Hippolytus. We had one more lecture in Union College on ‘Irish Myths and Legends in the Work of C.S. Lewis’ by Dr David Clare. This showed a beautiful insight to how great a influence the wonderful country of Ireland truly had on Lewis as a young boy. Then we travelled to Queen’s library in which our group got to view the actual letters of C. S. Lewis written to various people which was fascinating and almost surreal. This just shown how the famous scholar is also just a homely Irish man but also a genius! Following a quick tour around C.S. Lewis Square, Year 13 joined us at Little Wing for pizza and we shared a lovely meal before heading off to our final destination. Last stop was Stranmillis College, Belfast where we listened to the last two lectures by two incredible men – both experts on C.S. Lewis – Professor Jerry Root spoke on the people who influenced the genius work of C.S. Lewis and Revd Dr Malcom Quite spoke on those who have been influenced in their work by C.. S. Lewis.This ended a very clear insight to academia, religious writing and the life of C. S. Lewis! *Thanks to Ben Cooper for writing this report* - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fc-s-lewis-trip%2F&t=C%20S%20Lewis%20Trip) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=C%20S%20Lewis%20Trip&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fc-s-lewis-trip%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, RE --- ### [Celebrating Success | Swim Ulster Minors Championship](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-swim-ulster-minors-championship/) **Published:** December 12, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Thanks and congratulations to our 4 Year 8 pupils who represented the school in swimming so admirably at The Swim Ulster Minors Championships. Mia Ruddy, Harry Davidson and Olivia Watt all outperformed their entry times and set new pbs individually. Particular congratulations to Alex Pokorna who also set new pbs and qualified to represent RSD at the Irish Minor Schools Championships in Dublin in March and narrowly missed the 50m back crawl final. Well done everyone! **Content:** [ ![IMG_9098](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_9098-scaled.jpeg?w=386&h=515&ssl=1 "IMG_9098") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-swim-ulster-minors-championship/img_9098/) [ ![IMG_9100](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_9100-scaled.jpeg?w=686&h=515&ssl=1 "IMG_9100") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-swim-ulster-minors-championship/img_9100/) Thanks and congratulations to our 4 Year 8 pupils who represented the school in swimming so admirably at The Swim Ulster Minors Championships. Mia Ruddy, Harry Davidson and Olivia Watt all outperformed their entry times and set new pbs individually. Particular congratulations to Alex Pokorna who also set new pbs and qualified to represent RSD at the Irish Minor Schools Championships in Dublin in March and narrowly missed the 50m back crawl final. Well done everyone! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-swim-ulster-minors-championship%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Swim%20Ulster%20Minors%20Championship) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Swim%20Ulster%20Minors%20Championship&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-swim-ulster-minors-championship%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Key Stage 3, Sports News, Year 8 **Tags:** Swimming --- ### [Learn Spark | Year 12](https://www.royaldungannon.com/learn-spark-year-12/) **Published:** December 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** As the Year 12 Mock Examinations loom we invited Maria from Learn Spark in to work alongside Year 12 pupils to encourage and motivate them to not only put good effort into their revision but also to direct them to methods that are most effective and time efficient for them individually. In this event they were challenged to think about ways to revise which are in tune with the complexities of GCSE. Year 12 were also asked to reflect on grades achieved in Year 11 modules, ‘what worked, what didn’t?’ and to make those experiences, negative or positive, count. Pupils were also asked to think about daily habits that could be significantly undermining good study habits. One of these was, of course, mobile phones. When pupils checked their screen time through ‘settings’ even they were alarmed at the amount of screen time per day they clocked up which amounted to 8 or 9 hours per day on average for some. Given that a fair proportion of the day is spent in class where they cannot access phones this is an incredible amount. Perhaps a moment for a Pause for Thought, both for parents and pupils? Pupils were also given a QR code (in the booklet provided) with access to study schedules that can be used to plan each week and exam revision schedules. There are also links to over 20 blank resources that pupils can trial to break notes down in a manner that initiates and integrates learning at the same time. The idea is that pupils try a range and see which works best for them and in the variety of subjects that they study as they prepare for End of Topic Tests and work towards mock exams and CCEA units. Hopefully the course (which was fully funded by RSD) has helped to set pupils on the correct track from the start of Year 11 so that they can work towards their best goals and indeed achieve them in the most positive manner. #BeYourBestSelf #perseverando Thanks to Learn Spark for working alongside our pupils! **Content:** [ ![IMG_9062](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_9062-scaled.jpeg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_9062") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/learn-spark-year-12/img_9062/) [ ![IMG_9063](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_9063-scaled.jpeg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_9063") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/learn-spark-year-12/img_9063/) [ ![IMG_9065](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_9065-scaled.jpeg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_9065") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/learn-spark-year-12/img_9065/) [ ![IMG_9068](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_9068-scaled.jpeg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_9068") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/learn-spark-year-12/img_9068/) [ ![IMG_9069](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_9069-scaled.jpeg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_9069") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/learn-spark-year-12/img_9069/) As the Year 12 Mock Examinations loom we invited Maria from Learn Spark in to work alongside Year 12 pupils to encourage and motivate them to not only put good effort into their revision but also to direct them to methods that are most effective and time efficient for them individually. In this event they were challenged to think about ways to revise which are in tune with the complexities of GCSE. Year 12 were also asked to reflect on grades achieved in Year 11 modules, ‘what worked, what didn’t?’ and to make those experiences, negative or positive, count. Pupils were also asked to think about daily habits that could be significantly undermining good study habits. One of these was, of course, mobile phones. When pupils checked their screen time through ‘settings’ even they were alarmed at the amount of screen time per day they clocked up which amounted to 8 or 9 hours per day on average for some. Given that a fair proportion of the day is spent in class where they cannot access phones this is an incredible amount. Perhaps a moment for a Pause for Thought, both for parents and pupils? Pupils were also given a QR code (in the booklet provided) with access to study schedules that can be used to plan each week and exam revision schedules. There are also links to over 20 blank resources that pupils can trial to break notes down in a manner that initiates and integrates learning at the same time. The idea is that pupils try a range and see which works best for them and in the variety of subjects that they study as they prepare for End of Topic Tests and work towards mock exams and CCEA units. Hopefully the course (which was fully funded by RSD) has helped to set pupils on the correct track from the start of Year 11 so that they can work towards their best goals and indeed achieve them in the most positive manner. #BeYourBestSelf #perseverando Thanks to Learn Spark for working alongside our pupils! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flearn-spark-year-12%2F&t=Learn%20Spark%20%7C%20Year%2012) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Learn%20Spark%20%7C%20Year%2012&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flearn-spark-year-12%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 4 --- ### [The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Review](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-review/) **Published:** November 11, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** The stage was set, the lights dimmed, and the audience waited with bated breath as the classic tale of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" came to life at RSD. Directed by Mr McDowell with the assistance of Miss Anderson and Mrs Trouton, this production managed to capture the hearts of both young and old, offering a captivating and enchanting experience for all who came to watch. The first thing that struck about this performance was the set design. The wardrobe, from which the magical land of Narnia is accessed, was both visually stunning and full of secrets. The moment the children stepped through it; the audience was transported into the mystical world of Narnia. The snow-covered set pieces, the lamppost, and the White Witches sleigh, created a mesmerising atmosphere that truly captured the essence of CS Lewis' masterpiece. The cast of young actors displayed remarkable talent and dedication. The Pevensie siblings, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, played by Stephen Wylie, Grace Wylie, Jamie Creaney and Zuzanna Styczkiewicz, delivered performances that were beyond their years. Their chemistry and commitment to their roles were evident throughout the play. In those opening scenes we also saw The Professor, played by Caleb Thompson, and Mrs Macready, played by Joanna Ashfield, who certainly had her rules which she tried to strictly enforce. The charismatic faun, Mr. Tumnus, portrayed by Mia Cassidy, was endearing and added a whimsical touch to the story. Father Christmas, played by Zachary Rooney, also played an important part in the overall story. In the woods, whilst Edmund had become the White Witches servant, the other three children were assisted on their journey by Mr Beaver, a role shared between CJ Gervin and Alex Jackson, and Mrs Beaver, played by Sophie-Jean Knox. The true star of the show, of course, was Aslan the lion, brilliantly brought to life by Ben Cooper. His portrayal of the majestic and wise lion was nothing short of breathtaking. The audience could feel the power and nobility of Aslan, and the emotional connection was palpable. Aslan's interactions with the children and his ultimate sacrifice were some of the most moving moments of the performance. The White Witch, portrayed by Jayne Courtney, was equally impressive. Her icy demeanour and menacing presence sent shivers down the audience's spine. Her performance, combined with her entourage of eerie creatures, added an extra layer of suspense and danger to the plot. Olivija Bilyte as Maugrim, brought particular additional threat and menace to the White witch’s rule. For me one of the many characteristics of RSD productions over the years has been the role played by those in the background of scenes who are always actively acting and when they come to the fore, they carry out their role perfectly and add to the overall production. This year the dwarf, played by Megan Chambers, the leopards, played by Elena Watson and Charlotte Kennedy, the wolves, played by Bethany Jackson, Darcie Knox and Daniel Needham, the White witches other soldiers played by Karla Millar and Valkaris Deltuva, the Statue or Aslan’s animal soldiers played by Zachary Rooney, Joanne Ashfield, Caleb Thompson and Grace Conway, the mouse played by Rachael Wiggam and the big booming voice of Giant Rumblebuffin provided by Nigel Mataia, all added significantly to the overall performance. As usual the cast was a mixture of the old and the new, with some making their first appearance on an RSD stage. No production can go on stage without a well organised back stage team. The costumes and makeup were well-executed, adding to the authenticity of the characters. The various mythical creatures, from fauns to talking animals, were intricately designed and truly brought the magical world of Narnia to life. As well as the costumes, the authenticity of the production was assisted by the wonderful hair and make up team. Sound and lighting are an important part of any production and the team executed this perfectly, as did the stage management group as they moved scenery and props around efficiently coping with the many scene changes. The direction and choreography of the production team: Mr McDowell, Miss Anderson, Mrs Trouton and Mrs Matthews, were impeccable. The battle scenes between Aslan's forces and the White Witch's minions were well-orchestrated and visually stunning. The pacing of the play was also well-maintained, ensuring that the audience remained engaged throughout. My thanks to all the pupils and staff (front and back stage) who produced four excellent public performances, first for the local primary school children and then for the general public over three nights. The Board of Governors have also asked me to pass on their congratulations to everyone involved in the production. In conclusion, the RSD dramatic societies’ production of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" was a magical and enchanting journey into the world of Narnia. The cast and crew managed to capture the spirit of CS Lewis' beloved story, transporting the audience to a world filled with wonder, adventure, and the enduring message of hope and redemption. This performance was a testament to the talent and dedication of RSD’s young actors and their commitment to bringing classic literature to life on the stage. A very well done to everyone! - Review by Ellie McGuigan (Year 13) **Content:** [ ![Lion Witch Wardrobe-3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Lion-Witch-Wardrobe-3-scaled.jpg?w=369&h=246&ssl=1 "Lion Witch Wardrobe-3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-review/lion-witch-wardrobe-3/) [ ![Lion Witch Wardrobe-16](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Lion-Witch-Wardrobe-16-scaled.jpg?w=369&h=246&ssl=1 "Lion Witch Wardrobe-16") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-review/lion-witch-wardrobe-16/) [ ![Lion Witch Wardrobe-39](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Lion-Witch-Wardrobe-39-scaled.jpg?w=331&h=496&ssl=1 "Lion Witch Wardrobe-39") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-review/lion-witch-wardrobe-39/) [ ![Lion Witch Wardrobe-43](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lion-Witch-Wardrobe-43-scaled.jpg?w=368&h=246&ssl=1 "Lion Witch Wardrobe-43") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-review/lion-witch-wardrobe-43/) [ ![Lion Witch Wardrobe-63](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lion-Witch-Wardrobe-63-scaled.jpg?w=368&h=246&ssl=1 "Lion Witch Wardrobe-63") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-review/lion-witch-wardrobe-63/) [ ![Lion Witch Wardrobe-71](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lion-Witch-Wardrobe-71-scaled.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "Lion Witch Wardrobe-71") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-review/lion-witch-wardrobe-71/) [ ![Lion Witch Wardrobe-83](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lion-Witch-Wardrobe-83-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "Lion Witch Wardrobe-83") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-review/lion-witch-wardrobe-83/) [ ![Lion Witch Wardrobe-94](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lion-Witch-Wardrobe-94-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "Lion Witch Wardrobe-94") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-review/lion-witch-wardrobe-94/) [ ![Lion Witch Wardrobe-112](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lion-Witch-Wardrobe-112-scaled.jpg?w=437&h=291&ssl=1 "Lion Witch Wardrobe-112") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-review/lion-witch-wardrobe-112/) [ ![Lion Witch Wardrobe-131](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lion-Witch-Wardrobe-131-scaled.jpg?w=437&h=291&ssl=1 "Lion Witch Wardrobe-131") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-review/lion-witch-wardrobe-131/) [ ![Lion Witch Wardrobe-188](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lion-Witch-Wardrobe-188-scaled.jpg?w=194&h=291&ssl=1 "Lion Witch Wardrobe-188") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-review/lion-witch-wardrobe-188/) [ ![Lion Witch Wardrobe-195](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lion-Witch-Wardrobe-195-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "Lion Witch Wardrobe-195") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-review/lion-witch-wardrobe-195/) [ ![Lion Witch Wardrobe-199](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lion-Witch-Wardrobe-199-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "Lion Witch Wardrobe-199") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-review/lion-witch-wardrobe-199/) [ ![Lion Witch Wardrobe-219](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lion-Witch-Wardrobe-219-scaled.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "Lion Witch Wardrobe-219") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-review/lion-witch-wardrobe-219/) [ ![Lion Witch Wardrobe-224](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lion-Witch-Wardrobe-224-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=358&ssl=1 "Lion Witch Wardrobe-224") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-review/lion-witch-wardrobe-224/) [ ![Lion Witch Wardrobe-232](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lion-Witch-Wardrobe-232-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=358&ssl=1 "Lion Witch Wardrobe-232") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-review/lion-witch-wardrobe-232/) [ ![Lion Witch Wardrobe-238](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lion-Witch-Wardrobe-238-scaled.jpg?w=506&h=759&ssl=1 "Lion Witch Wardrobe-238") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-review/lion-witch-wardrobe-238/) [ ![Lion Witch Wardrobe-251](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lion-Witch-Wardrobe-251-scaled.jpg?w=566&h=378&ssl=1 "Lion Witch Wardrobe-251") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-review/lion-witch-wardrobe-251/) [ ![Lion Witch Wardrobe-285](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lion-Witch-Wardrobe-285-scaled.jpg?w=566&h=377&ssl=1 "Lion Witch Wardrobe-285") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-review/lion-witch-wardrobe-285/) The stage was set, the lights dimmed, and the audience waited with bated breath as the classic tale of “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” came to life at RSD. Directed by Mr McDowell with the assistance of Miss Anderson and Mrs Trouton, this production managed to capture the hearts of both young and old, offering a captivating and enchanting experience for all who came to watch. The first thing that struck about this performance was the set design. The wardrobe, from which the magical land of Narnia is accessed, was both visually stunning and full of secrets. The moment the children stepped through it; the audience was transported into the mystical world of Narnia. The snow-covered set pieces, the lamppost, and the White Witches sleigh, created a mesmerising atmosphere that truly captured the essence of CS Lewis’ masterpiece. The cast of young actors displayed remarkable talent and dedication. The Pevensie siblings, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, played by Stephen Wylie, Grace Wylie, Jamie Creaney and Zuzanna Styczkiewicz, delivered performances that were beyond their years. Their chemistry and commitment to their roles were evident throughout the play. In those opening scenes we also saw The Professor, played by Caleb Thompson, and Mrs Macready, played by Joanna Ashfield, who certainly had her rules which she tried to strictly enforce. The charismatic faun, Mr. Tumnus, portrayed by Mia Cassidy, was endearing and added a whimsical touch to the story. Father Christmas, played by Zachary Rooney, also played an important part in the overall story. In the woods, whilst Edmund had become the White Witches servant, the other three children were assisted on their journey by Mr Beaver, a role shared between CJ Gervin and Alex Jackson, and Mrs Beaver, played by Sophie-Jean Knox. The true star of the show, of course, was Aslan the lion, brilliantly brought to life by Ben Cooper. His portrayal of the majestic and wise lion was nothing short of breathtaking. The audience could feel the power and nobility of Aslan, and the emotional connection was palpable. Aslan’s interactions with the children and his ultimate sacrifice were some of the most moving moments of the performance. The White Witch, portrayed by Jayne Courtney, was equally impressive. Her icy demeanour and menacing presence sent shivers down the audience’s spine. Her performance, combined with her entourage of eerie creatures, added an extra layer of suspense and danger to the plot. Olivija Bilyte as Maugrim, brought particular additional threat and menace to the White witch’s rule. For me one of the many characteristics of RSD productions over the years has been the role played by those in the background of scenes who are always actively acting and when they come to the fore, they carry out their role perfectly and add to the overall production. This year the dwarf, played by Megan Chambers, the leopards, played by Elena Watson and Charlotte Kennedy, the wolves, played by Bethany Jackson, Darcie Knox and Daniel Needham, the White witches other soldiers played by Karla Millar and Valkaris Deltuva, the Statue or Aslan’s animal soldiers played by Zachary Rooney, Joanne Ashfield, Caleb Thompson and Grace Conway, the mouse played by Rachael Wiggam and the big booming voice of Giant Rumblebuffin provided by Nigel Mataia, all added significantly to the overall performance. As usual the cast was a mixture of the old and the new, with some making their first appearance on an RSD stage. No production can go on stage without a well organised back stage team. The costumes and makeup were well-executed, adding to the authenticity of the characters. The various mythical creatures, from fauns to talking animals, were intricately designed and truly brought the magical world of Narnia to life. As well as the costumes, the authenticity of the production was assisted by the wonderful hair and make up team. Sound and lighting are an important part of any production and the team executed this perfectly, as did the stage management group as they moved scenery and props around efficiently coping with the many scene changes. The direction and choreography of the production team: Mr McDowell, Miss Anderson, Mrs Trouton and Mrs Matthews, were impeccable. The battle scenes between Aslan’s forces and the White Witch’s minions were well-orchestrated and visually stunning. The pacing of the play was also well-maintained, ensuring that the audience remained engaged throughout. My thanks to all the pupils and staff (front and back stage) who produced four excellent public performances, first for the local primary school children and then for the general public over three nights. The Board of Governors have also asked me to pass on their congratulations to everyone involved in the production. In conclusion, the RSD dramatic societies’ production of “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” was a magical and enchanting journey into the world of Narnia. The cast and crew managed to capture the spirit of CS Lewis’ beloved story, transporting the audience to a world filled with wonder, adventure, and the enduring message of hope and redemption. This performance was a testament to the talent and dedication of RSD’s young actors and their commitment to bringing classic literature to life on the stage. A very well done to everyone! – Review by Ellie McGuigan (Year 13) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-review%2F&t=The%20Lion%2C%20the%20Witch%20and%20the%20Wardrobe%20%E2%80%93%20Review) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=The%20Lion%2C%20the%20Witch%20and%20the%20Wardrobe%20%E2%80%93%20Review&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-review%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Featured, General News **Tags:** drama --- ### [Hockey Wrap Up - September/October](https://www.royaldungannon.com/hockey-wrap-up-september-october/) **Published:** November 1, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ## 1XI The 1XI have had a successful season so far, they began their season with a 2:2 draw in a friendly against Strathearn before the commencement of the Superleague. In the group stages of this tournament they finished top of their group, recording wins against Carrickfergus Grammar, Royal and Prior and Dromore High. They then played a Quarter Final game against Cookstown High and won 6:0, progressing the team to the Semi Finals where they will play Lurgan College on 8th November in Lisnagarvey. ## 2XI The 2XI have recorded significant wins against Carrick Grammar, Royal and Prior and Dromore High. They also drew with Cookstown HS and Strathearn. The team have had a successful season so far and will begin their McDowell Cup campaign in November. ## 3XI The 3XI have had success so far this season recording wins against Carrick Grammar and Cambridge House, as well as a draw against Cookstown 2XI. The team have committed to weekly training sessions and have achieved great results through this hard work! ## U14As The U14s have also had a great season so far! They finished top of their group in the Junior Superleague with wins against Carrick Grammar, Royal and Prior and Dromore. They then played Lagan College in the Quarter Finals and won 4:0. They play Clouhagh JHS in the Semi Finals on 7th November, an amazing achievement! Well done to the players of the match for each game; Janelle Willis, Chloe Potter, Sheelyn Gallagher and Emma McCready. ## U14Bs The U14Bs won 3:0 against Carrick Grammar, the player of the match was Rose Hunniford and they narrowly lost to Ballyclare 2:1. Well done to all the girls! ## U13As The U13As have played so far this season. They recorded a 0:0 draw against Carrick Grammar, they then narrowly lost to Dromore HS with Amy Shaw being awarded player of the match. They won against Royal and Prior 2:0 with goals from Amy Shaw and Ella Harvey, Player of the match in this game was Scarlett Weir. At the end of October, they played Cambridge House and won 2:1 with goals from Amy and Rose, player of the match was Ella Harvey. A fantastic start to the season, with all the players showing dedication to training and matches! ## U13Bs The U13Bs began their season with an impressive 3:0 win against Carrick Grammar, Isabelle scored all 3 goals in this game! Unfortunately they lost to Ballyclare HS but won 3:0 against Cambridge House with goals from Isabelle (2) and Poppy, the player of the match was Holly Carson. These are very promising results, well done to all involved! *Thanks to Laura Birnie (Year 14) for preparing this comprehensive report.* - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhockey-wrap-up-september-october%2F&t=Hockey%20Wrap%20Up%20%E2%80%93%20September%2FOctober) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Hockey%20Wrap%20Up%20%E2%80%93%20September%2FOctober&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhockey-wrap-up-september-october%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Junior SU Trip](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-trip/) **Published:** November 25, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Junior SU spent Friday night in Airtastic in Craigavon and enjoyed a McDonald’s together after. All pupils had a fantastic night and are already looking forward to the next SU trip. **Content:** [ ![IMG_5264](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5264-scaled.jpeg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_5264") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-trip/img_5264/) [ ![IMG_5265](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5265-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_5265") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-trip/img_5265/) [ ![IMG_5266](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5266-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_5266") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-trip/img_5266/) [ ![IMG_5267](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5267-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_5267") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-trip/img_5267/) [ ![IMG_5268](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5268-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_5268") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-trip/img_5268/) [ ![IMG_5269](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5269-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_5269") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-trip/img_5269-2/) [ ![IMG_5270](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5270-scaled.jpeg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_5270") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-trip/img_5270/) [ ![IMG_5271](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5271-scaled.jpeg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_5271") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-trip/img_5271/) Junior SU spent last Friday night in Airtastic in Craigavon and enjoyed a McDonald’s together after. All pupils had a fantastic night and are already looking forward to the next SU trip! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjunior-su-trip%2F&t=Junior%20SU%20Trip) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Junior%20SU%20Trip&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjunior-su-trip%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, General News **Tags:** Scripture Union --- ### [CAFRE : Future in Food](https://www.royaldungannon.com/cafre-future-in-food/) **Published:** November 24, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** On Friday 17th November, 25 pupils in Years 12-14 participated in “CAFREs Futures in Food” Careers programme, RSD was paired with local food company Linden ABP. We started our morning in the food processing factory, hearing about opportunities in Linden Foods and heard about studying at CAFRE and Higher Level Apprenticeships from past pupil, Lewis Connelly. We toured the factory and were treated to yummy burgers for lunch. We then went to CAFRE Loughry College to continue our adventure. Pupils were issued a New Product Development task to design a Summer BBQ Burger, adding flavours not normally put together, pupils got stuck in, came up with some interesting flavour combinations and had a fabulous day creating while having lots of laughs. Thank you to @DiscoverCAFRE and @LindenABP for this wonderful opportunity and for opening up our minds to the vast career paths available through Food Industry. We had a great day! **Content:** [ ![IMG_0577](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_0577-scaled.jpeg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_0577") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/cafre-future-in-food/img_0577/) [ ![IMG_0588](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_0588-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0588") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/cafre-future-in-food/img_0588-2/) [ ![IMG_0607](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_0607-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_0607") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/cafre-future-in-food/img_0607/) [ ![IMG_0610](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_0610-scaled.jpeg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_0610") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/cafre-future-in-food/img_0610/) [ ![IMG_0614](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_0614-scaled.jpeg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_0614") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/cafre-future-in-food/img_0614-2/) On Friday 17th November, 25 pupils in Years 12-14 participated in “CAFREs Futures in Food” Careers programme, RSD was paired with local food company Linden ABP. We started our morning in the food processing factory, hearing about opportunities in Linden Foods and heard about studying at CAFRE and Higher Level Apprenticeships from past pupil, Lewis Connelly. We toured the factory and were treated to yummy burgers for lunch. We then went to CAFRE Loughry College to continue our adventure. Pupils were issued a New Product Development task to design a Summer BBQ Burger, adding flavours not normally put together, pupils got stuck in, came up with some interesting flavour combinations and had a fabulous day creating while having lots of laughs. Thank you to @DiscoverCAFRE and @LindenABP for this wonderful opportunity and for opening up our minds to the vast career paths available through Food Industry. We had a great day! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcafre-future-in-food%2F&t=CAFRE%20%3A%20Future%20in%20Food) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=CAFRE%20%3A%20Future%20in%20Food&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcafre-future-in-food%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers, Food Technology --- ### [A superb evening at the Bardic Theatre](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-superb-evening-at-the-bardic-theatre/) **Published:** November 24, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** A-Level English Literature students attended a very witty and superbly acted performance of "The Importance of Being Earnest" in the Bardic Theatre this week. It was a really enjoyable outing, made more special by the performance of current pupil Jake Sinnamon and past pupil Joshua Cuddy. **Content:** [ ![IMG_8664](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8664.png?w=686&h=515&ssl=1 "IMG_8664") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-superb-evening-at-the-bardic-theatre/img_8664/) [ ![IMG_8670](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8670.png?w=386&h=515&ssl=1 "IMG_8670") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-superb-evening-at-the-bardic-theatre/img_8670/) A-Level English Literature students attended a very witty and superbly acted performance of “The Importance of Being Earnest” in the Bardic Theatre this week. It was a really enjoyable outing, made more special by the performance of current pupil Jake Sinnamon and past pupil Joshua Cuddy. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-superb-evening-at-the-bardic-theatre%2F&t=A%20superb%20evening%20at%20the%20Bardic%20Theatre) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20superb%20evening%20at%20the%20Bardic%20Theatre&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-superb-evening-at-the-bardic-theatre%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Ignite with Inspire NI](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ignite-with-inspire-ni/) **Published:** November 24, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** On Tuesday, RSD hosted Inspire Education who led our Year 8 pupils in their “Ignite” study skills programme. This provided the pupils with lots of helpful and practical tips on how to begin their journey in “big school” when it comes to preparing for examinations. On the same evening, it was great to see so many Year 8 parents come out to hear how they can support their children and to learn how to promote good learning and study habits. A big thank you to Shane from Inspire who led both sessions throughout the day. **Content:** [ ![IMG_5972](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5972.png?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_5972") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ignite-with-inspire-ni/img_5972/) [ ![IMG_5970](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5970.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_5970") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ignite-with-inspire-ni/img_5970/) [ ![IMG_5969](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5969.png?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_5969") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ignite-with-inspire-ni/img_5969-2/) [ ![IMG_5974](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5974.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_5974") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ignite-with-inspire-ni/img_5974/) [ ![IMG_5973](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5973.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_5973") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ignite-with-inspire-ni/img_5973-2/) [ ![IMG_5964](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5964.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_5964") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ignite-with-inspire-ni/img_5964-2/) [ ![IMG_5965](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5965.png?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_5965") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ignite-with-inspire-ni/img_5965-3/) [ ![IMG_5961](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5961.png?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_5961") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ignite-with-inspire-ni/img_5961/) On Tuesday, RSD hosted Inspire Education who led our Year 8 pupils in their “Ignite” study skills programme. This provided the pupils with lots of helpful and practical tips on how to begin their journey in “big school” when it comes to preparing for examinations. On the same evening, it was great to see so many Year 8 parents come out to hear how they can support their children and to learn how to promote good learning and study habits. A big thank you to Shane from Inspire who led both sessions throughout the day. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fignite-with-inspire-ni%2F&t=Ignite%20with%20Inspire%20NI) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ignite%20with%20Inspire%20NI&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fignite-with-inspire-ni%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 3 --- ### [Chemistry at Work Exhibition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/chemistry-at-work-exhibition/) **Published:** November 21, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Today, Tuesday 21st November 52 Y11 pupils who are studying GSCE Chemistry went to a Chemistry at Work exhibition at QUB. The pupils participated in workshops given by companies who have a strong Chemistry link which included Eakin Medicals, NI Water, Almac, Catagen, Spirit Aero, Norbrook, CAFRE and Dale Farm. The pupils also got to listen to a talk given by the Royal Society of Chemistry in the break which again highlighted jobs and opportunities in the field of Chemistry. Overall it was a very enjoyable morning, where pupils got to see why Chemistry is important and the many varied and interesting career paths which are open to them if they continue to study it further. **Content:** [ ![Chemistry at work 1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chemistry-at-work-1-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "Chemistry at work 1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/chemistry-at-work-exhibition/chemistry-at-work-1-2/) [ ![Chemistry at work 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chemistry-at-work-2-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "Chemistry at work 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/chemistry-at-work-exhibition/chemistry-at-work-2-2/) Today, Tuesday 21st November 52 Y11 pupils who are studying GSCE Chemistry went to a Chemistry at Work exhibition at QUB. The pupils participated in workshops given by companies who have a strong Chemistry link which included Eakin Medicals, NI Water, Almac, Catagen, Spirit Aero, Norbrook, CAFRE and Dale Farm. The pupils also got to listen to a talk given by the Royal Society of Chemistry in the break which again highlighted jobs and opportunities in the field of Chemistry. Overall it was a very enjoyable morning, where pupils got to see why Chemistry is important and the many varied and interesting career paths which are open to them if they continue to study it further. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchemistry-at-work-exhibition%2F&t=Chemistry%20at%20Work%20Exhibition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Chemistry%20at%20Work%20Exhibition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchemistry-at-work-exhibition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Year 11 --- ### [Celebrating Success | Rachel Kuck](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-rachel-kuck/) **Published:** November 22, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Rachel Kuck in Year 13 who was placed 3rd in the local area heat of the Soroptimist Public Speaking Competition. Rachel will now go forward to the NI final in February - we wish her all the best in representing RSD there! **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Nov-2023-Soroptimist-Competition-Rachel-Kuck-3rd-place.jpg) Congratulations to Rachel Kuck in Year 13 who was placed 3rd in the local area heat of the Soroptimist Public Speaking Competition. Rachel will now go forward to the NI final in February – we wish her all the best in representing RSD there! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-rachel-kuck%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Rachel%20Kuck) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Rachel%20Kuck&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-rachel-kuck%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Celebrating Success, Public Speaking --- ### [Colour Run 2023 #beyourbestself](https://www.royaldungannon.com/colour-run-2023-beyourbestself/) **Published:** November 21, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** The stats are in! Last month, our school community raised an amazing £7,106 for The Royal Marines Charity and Aware NI. Well done everyone for this amazing effort. Year 14 pupil, Chloe McCollum, described the experience: "October 24th saw another return to normal for RSD with the Colour Run - an event last experienced in 2018; I should know – I have the multicolour stained t-shirt to prove it! The 2023 Colour Run proved to be just as noisy, messy, and enjoyable as last time. All monies raised are going towards two very worthy causes, The Royal Marines Charity and Aware NI. We welcomed back Mr Phillip Eaglesham, guest speaker at our Prize Day, an advocate for these charities and for mental health awareness. What exactly is a Colour Run?….Well, a Colour Run is known as the Happiest run on the planet! A unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness, and individuality, it is less about speed and more about having a crazy, colour filled day with your friends - everything you would expect from RSD as we embraced the #beyourbestself theme. Having advised parents what pupils should wear on the day, staff were strategically positioned to make the most of dousing pupils with coloured powder from the buckets they had on hand, and they weren’t afraid to use them! Having started out pristine in our brand-new white t-shirts to mark the event, by the end of the run and with each passing explosion of colour, we were coated in blue, green, yellow, pink, orange, and red. We passed through the finish line in bunches much like handfuls of coloured smarties. To be fair, the staff, some more than others, did get a little messy too. I understand Dr Beckmann Colour Run remover (other brands are available) should do the trick if you are still struggling. Sadly, as a Year 14 I will miss next year’s Colour Run but you might see me lurking with a bucket!" **Content:** [ ![IMG_5257](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5257-scaled.jpg?w=718&h=477&ssl=1 "IMG_5257") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/colour-run-2023-beyourbestself/img_5257/) [ ![IMG_5061](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5061-scaled.jpg?w=354&h=236&ssl=1 "IMG_5061") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/colour-run-2023-beyourbestself/img_5061/) [ ![IMG_5062](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5062-scaled.jpg?w=354&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_5062") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/colour-run-2023-beyourbestself/img_5062/) [ ![IMG_2834](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_2834-scaled.jpeg?w=407&h=305&ssl=1 "IMG_2834") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/colour-run-2023-beyourbestself/img_2834/) [ ![IMG_5036](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5036-scaled.jpg?w=456&h=305&ssl=1 "IMG_5036") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/colour-run-2023-beyourbestself/img_5036/) [ ![IMG_5051](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5051-scaled.jpg?w=205&h=305&ssl=1 "IMG_5051") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/colour-run-2023-beyourbestself/img_5051/) [ ![IMG_6768](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_6768-scaled.jpeg?w=341&h=256&ssl=1 "IMG_6768") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/colour-run-2023-beyourbestself/img_6768/) [ ![IMG_5220](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5220-scaled.jpg?w=341&h=227&ssl=1 "IMG_5220") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/colour-run-2023-beyourbestself/img_5220/) [ ![IMG_5091](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5091-scaled.jpg?w=731&h=487&ssl=1 "IMG_5091") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/colour-run-2023-beyourbestself/img_5091/) [ ![IMG_2819](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_2819-scaled.jpeg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_2819") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/colour-run-2023-beyourbestself/img_2819/) [ ![IMG_4771](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_4771-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_4771") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/colour-run-2023-beyourbestself/img_4771/) The stats are in! Last month, our school community raised an amazing £7,106 for The Royal Marines Charity and Aware NI. Well done everyone for this amazing effort! Year 14 pupil, Chloe McCollum, described the experience: “October 24th saw another return to normal for RSD with the Colour Run – an event last experienced in 2018; I should know – I have the multicolour stained t-shirt to prove it! The 2023 Colour Run proved to be just as noisy, messy, and enjoyable as last time. All monies raised are going towards two very worthy causes, The Royal Marines Charity and Aware NI. We welcomed back Mr Phillip Eaglesham, guest speaker at our Prize Day, an advocate for these charities and for mental health awareness. What exactly is a Colour Run?….Well, a Colour Run is known as the Happiest run on the planet! A unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness, and individuality, it is less about speed and more about having a crazy, colour filled day with your friends – everything you would expect from RSD as we embraced the #beyourbestself theme. Having advised parents what pupils should wear on the day, staff were strategically positioned to make the most of dousing pupils with coloured powder from the buckets they had on hand, and they weren’t afraid to use them! Having started out pristine in our brand-new white t-shirts to mark the event, by the end of the run and with each passing explosion of colour, we were coated in blue, green, yellow, pink, orange, and red. We passed through the finish line in bunches much like handfuls of coloured smarties. To be fair, the staff, some more than others, did get a little messy too. I understand Dr Beckmann Colour Run remover (other brands are available) should do the trick if you are still struggling. Sadly, as a Year 14 I will miss next year’s Colour Run but you might see me lurking with a bucket!” *This is only a small sample of the photos that were taken on the day, students will be able to browse the full library on PixieSet and keep their own images as a memento of this amazing day.* - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcolour-run-2023-beyourbestself%2F&t=Colour%20Run%202023%20%23beyourbestself) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Colour%20Run%202023%20%23beyourbestself&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcolour-run-2023-beyourbestself%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Featured, General News --- ### [Celebrating Success | Future Chef Competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-future-chef-competition-2/) **Published:** November 16, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Naomi Anderson in Year 12 won the local heat of the Future Chef competition today, held in South West College, Dungannon! We are so proud of the effort our pupils put in. Naomi will now been mentored by an industrial professional or chef before the NI final in February. Hannah Davidson was also highly commended for her dish and culinary skill. Well done girls! **Content:** [ ![IMG_1144](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_1144.png?w=287&h=216&ssl=1 "IMG_1144") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_1144/) [ ![IMG_1148](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_1148.png?w=287&h=216&ssl=1 "IMG_1148") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_1148/) [ ![IMG_1135](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_1135.png?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "IMG_1135") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_1135/) [ ![IMG_1152](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_1152.png?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "IMG_1152") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_1152/) [ ![IMG_1153](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_1153.png?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "IMG_1153") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_1153/) Naomi Anderson in Year 12 won the local heat of the Future Chef competition today, held in South West College, Dungannon! We are so proud of the effort our pupils put in. Naomi will now been mentored by an industrial professional or chef before the NI final in February. Hannah Davidson was also highly commended for her dish and culinary skill. Well done girls! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-future-chef-competition-2%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Future%20Chef%20Competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Future%20Chef%20Competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-future-chef-competition-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Food Technology, General News **Tags:** Celebrating Success --- ### [Year 8 House Activity Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-house-activity-day/) **Published:** October 3, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![0AD9E82D-AA8F-4CC1-AD97-147EEA5C8A86](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/0AD9E82D-AA8F-4CC1-AD97-147EEA5C8A86-scaled.jpeg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "0AD9E82D-AA8F-4CC1-AD97-147EEA5C8A86") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-house-activity-day/0ad9e82d-aa8f-4cc1-ad97-147eea5c8a86/) [ ![00D69FFB-6E7D-458E-80F2-0D875359BBC7](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/00D69FFB-6E7D-458E-80F2-0D875359BBC7-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "00D69FFB-6E7D-458E-80F2-0D875359BBC7") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-house-activity-day/00d69ffb-6e7d-458e-80f2-0d875359bbc7/) [ ![4A7C7C48-9F24-4A82-B4BD-638FBC73C602](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4A7C7C48-9F24-4A82-B4BD-638FBC73C602-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "4A7C7C48-9F24-4A82-B4BD-638FBC73C602") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-house-activity-day/4a7c7c48-9f24-4a82-b4bd-638fbc73c602/) [ ![4C90BB6F-8AA7-48D5-B07A-CD3504A61FDC](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4C90BB6F-8AA7-48D5-B07A-CD3504A61FDC-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "4C90BB6F-8AA7-48D5-B07A-CD3504A61FDC") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-house-activity-day/4c90bb6f-8aa7-48d5-b07a-cd3504a61fdc/) [ ![4ED270A2-6084-48B9-968E-A542F2D9A1E9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4ED270A2-6084-48B9-968E-A542F2D9A1E9-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "4ED270A2-6084-48B9-968E-A542F2D9A1E9") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-house-activity-day/4ed270a2-6084-48b9-968e-a542f2d9a1e9/) [ ![96AEC403-2277-4849-B8D5-8AAFB252680A](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/96AEC403-2277-4849-B8D5-8AAFB252680A-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "96AEC403-2277-4849-B8D5-8AAFB252680A") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-house-activity-day/96aec403-2277-4849-b8d5-8aafb252680a/) [ ![964AC7E2-40D7-405F-8C10-E2E38DFA6433](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/964AC7E2-40D7-405F-8C10-E2E38DFA6433-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "964AC7E2-40D7-405F-8C10-E2E38DFA6433") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-house-activity-day/964ac7e2-40d7-405f-8c10-e2e38dfa6433/) [ ![3851E4BD-FF3A-48AB-B2DE-29F941B4E7C0](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3851E4BD-FF3A-48AB-B2DE-29F941B4E7C0-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "3851E4BD-FF3A-48AB-B2DE-29F941B4E7C0") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-house-activity-day/3851e4bd-ff3a-48ab-b2de-29f941b4e7c0/) [ ![CD1D8F9B-ACFE-49BC-94C7-F06A292797F0](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CD1D8F9B-ACFE-49BC-94C7-F06A292797F0-scaled.jpeg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "CD1D8F9B-ACFE-49BC-94C7-F06A292797F0") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-house-activity-day/cd1d8f9b-acfe-49bc-94c7-f06a292797f0/) [ ![E3DF937F-E28E-4D72-8303-DB46B9DA2B12](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/E3DF937F-E28E-4D72-8303-DB46B9DA2B12-scaled.jpeg?w=482&h=362&ssl=1 "E3DF937F-E28E-4D72-8303-DB46B9DA2B12") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-house-activity-day/e3df937f-e28e-4d72-8303-db46b9da2b12/) [ ![IMG_2491](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_2491-scaled.jpeg?w=590&h=362&ssl=1 "IMG_2491") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-house-activity-day/img_2491/) RSD were delighted to welcome back *Salt Factory Sports* and *Play It By Ear* to host the annual Year 8 House Activity Day. Over the course of the day, the pupils had lots of fun enjoying competitions, challenges and drama. Each activity afforded the pupils the chance to develop key skills, such as, problem-solving, time-management and working as a team. It was a great opportunity to get to know other pupils in their House and many new friendships were made. A highlight for many was being allowed to hurtle a dodgeball at a Dilworth tutor! A big thank you goes to the House Captains, Secretaries and House Prefects who were invaluable in their role of assisting the leading and organising of each event. It was a superb day – full of fun! Now, let the Inter-House competitions begin! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-house-activity-day%2F&t=Year%208%20House%20Activity%20Day) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%208%20House%20Activity%20Day&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-house-activity-day%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, House News --- ### [LMC Food Demo](https://www.royaldungannon.com/lmc-food-demo/) **Published:** October 19, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![IMG_0383](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0383-scaled.jpeg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_0383") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/lmc-food-demo/img_0383/) [ ![IMG_0384](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0384-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0384") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/lmc-food-demo/img_0384/) [ 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![IMG_1092](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_1092-scaled.jpeg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "IMG_1092") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/lmc-food-demo/img_1092/) [ ![IMG_1093](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_1093-scaled.jpeg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "IMG_1093") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/lmc-food-demo/img_1093/) [ ![IMG_1095](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_1095-scaled.jpeg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "IMG_1095") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/lmc-food-demo/img_1095/) [ ![IMG_1094](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_1094-scaled.jpeg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "IMG_1094") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/lmc-food-demo/img_1094/) [ ![IMG_1098](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_1098-scaled.jpeg?w=234&h=313&ssl=1 "IMG_1098") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/lmc-food-demo/img_1098/) Today, Liz from the Livestock and Meat Commission in Northern Ireland demonstrated two different recipes to all pupils in Year 9 using farm quality assured beef. Liz reminded the pupils about the LMC Farm quality assurance logo and talked pupils through the benefits of purchasing FQAS beef and lamb products, from high quality food safety standards, improving animal welfare and environmental protection. Pupils have all been given a leaflet containing some delicious recipes and more information on the role of LMC NI. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flmc-food-demo%2F&t=LMC%20Food%20Demo) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=LMC%20Food%20Demo&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flmc-food-demo%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Food Technology, General News --- ### [Sixth Form Breakfast](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-breakfast/) **Published:** September 30, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![IMG_0830](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0830-scaled.jpeg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_0830") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-breakfast/img_0830/) [ ![IMG_0835](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0835-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0835") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-breakfast/img_0835/) [ ![IMG_0839](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0839-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_0839") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-breakfast/img_0839/) [ ![IMG_0840](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0840-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0840") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-breakfast/img_0840/) [ ![IMG_0843](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0843-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0843") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-breakfast/img_0843/) [ ![IMG_0850](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0850-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0850") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-breakfast/img_0850/) [ ![IMG_0847](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0847-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0847") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-breakfast/img_0847/) [ ![IMG_0853](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0853-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_0853") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-breakfast/img_0853/) [ ![IMG_0857](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0857-scaled.jpeg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_0857") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-breakfast/img_0857/) [ ![IMG_0867](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0867-scaled.jpeg?w=266&h=200&ssl=1 "IMG_0867") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-breakfast/img_0867-2/) [ ![IMG_0868](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0868-scaled.jpeg?w=266&h=200&ssl=1 "IMG_0868") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-breakfast/img_0868-2/) [ ![IMG_0886](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0886-scaled.jpeg?w=266&h=200&ssl=1 "IMG_0886") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-breakfast/img_0886/) [ ![IMG_0887](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0887-scaled.jpeg?w=266&h=200&ssl=1 "IMG_0887") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-breakfast/img_0887/) The Sixth Form enjoyed a Charities breakfast on Friday 29th September which was the morning after the formal. In total we raised £539.30 for Lymphoma UK; a charity who work hard to support those facing difficult circumstances. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-breakfast%2F&t=Sixth%20Form%20Breakfast) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sixth%20Form%20Breakfast&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-breakfast%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, General News, Sixth Form **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Cathedral Choir Workshop](https://www.royaldungannon.com/cathedral-choir-workshop/) **Published:** October 18, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![IMG_4097](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_4097-scaled.jpeg?w=275&h=366&ssl=1 "IMG_4097") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/cathedral-choir-workshop/img_4097/) [ ![IMG_4098](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_4098-scaled.jpeg?w=275&h=366&ssl=1 "IMG_4098") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/cathedral-choir-workshop/img_4098/) [ ![IMG_4101](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_4101-scaled.jpeg?w=239&h=366&ssl=1 "IMG_4101") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/cathedral-choir-workshop/img_4101/) [ ![IMG_4107](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_4107-scaled.jpeg?w=275&h=366&ssl=1 "IMG_4107") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/cathedral-choir-workshop/img_4107/) Today, choirmaster Stephen Timpany, from St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh put on a choral workshop for Year 8 boys. He interviewed Caleb Thompson (Year 12) and Andrew Irwin (Year 9) who are current members of this choir. Stephen did a fantastic job of keeping the boys engaged and giving them the opportunity to sing – and sing well! We are delighted that some of the boys auditioned for the choir after the workshop. Thank you, Stephen! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcathedral-choir-workshop%2F&t=Cathedral%20Choir%20Workshop) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Cathedral%20Choir%20Workshop&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcathedral-choir-workshop%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Music News --- ### [Celebrating Success | Genna Gilpin](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-genna-gilpin/) **Published:** October 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ee0f93b3-8b8e-471c-81cd-12ab1c7b1551.jpg) Last week, 3 of our students attended the One World event held in Belfast. Sophie-Jean Knox and Jayne Courtney attended the opening conference for this event, while Genna Gilpin from Mid Ulster Youth Voice received a sponsored place through Mid Ulster District Council. Genna shares her experience from the week….. “The one young world summit was an incredible experience where I was able to network with thousands of other like minded young people from all around the world. It was transformative to hear some of the stories and experiences these other delegates have had and has really made me consider how I can implement some of their ideas and attitudes into my own life and community. I had the chance to hear from some truly inspirational speakers. They spoke on the food crisis, education, global warming, mental health and peace and reconciliation. One of my favourite speakers was Crystal Asige, a blind parliamentarian of Kenya, who is a strong advocate for inclusivity and has shown the world that she does not let her disability hold her back or define her. I found it very inspirational to hear from her because she has shown how she has thrived in a difficult environment. I also loved hearing from Dr James Doty who spoke on mental health. It was very inspirational to hear his story, but the part that really resonated with me was how it all began when someone chose to believe in him. This really moved me and I hope to take it on board in my future so that I can become more of an enabler to other young people. However, the thing that left the biggest imprint on me was said by a past delegate speaker, Manoly Sisavanh, who put forward the issue that people are always telling us that we are the future generation and that we are the future, but she emphasised that we’re not, we are the present and we are now so we need to take action now, and not wait around for the future to arrive” Well done girls, it was great to see so many students from RSD involved in this event! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-genna-gilpin%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Genna%20Gilpin) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Genna%20Gilpin&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-genna-gilpin%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Sixth Form **Tags:** Celebrating Success --- ### [Debate with ERGS](https://www.royaldungannon.com/debate-with-ergs/) **Published:** October 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![IMG_0431](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0431.png?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "IMG_0431") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/debate-with-ergs/img_0431/) [ ![IMG_0433](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0433.png?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "IMG_0433") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/debate-with-ergs/img_0433/) [ ![IMG_0419](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0419.png?w=502&h=377&ssl=1 "IMG_0419") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/debate-with-ergs/img_0419/) [ ![IMG_0427](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0427.png?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_0427") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/debate-with-ergs/img_0427-2/) [ ![IMG_0420](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0420.png?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_0420") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/debate-with-ergs/img_0420-2/) On Friday, our students used all their communication and argument skills in a debate with ERGS. The pupils debated the motion ‘This House believes the British Empire did more good than harm’ and Deborah Erskine (DUP MLA) judged the competition. Everyone put a lot of hard work into their role and the debate was well supported by RSD pupils. We’re excited for more events like this throughout the year! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdebate-with-ergs%2F&t=Debate%20with%20ERGS) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Debate%20with%20ERGS&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdebate-with-ergs%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Debating --- ### [Learn Spark with Year 11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/learn-spark-with-year-11/) **Published:** October 10, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![IMG_8703](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_8703.png?w=356&h=475&ssl=1 "IMG_8703") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/learn-spark-with-year-11/img_8703/) [ ![IMG_8704](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_8704.png?w=356&h=475&ssl=1 "IMG_8704") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/learn-spark-with-year-11/img_8704/) [ ![IMG_8705](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_8705.png?w=356&h=475&ssl=1 "IMG_8705") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/learn-spark-with-year-11/img_8705/) All Year 11 pupils attended a Learn Spark event on Thursday past. In this event they were challenged to think about new ways to revise more in tune with the greater complexities of GCSE compared to Key Stage 3 AND to think about daily habits that could be significantly undermining good study habits. One of these was, of course, mobile phones. When pupils checked their screen time through ‘settings’ even they were alarmed at the amount of screen time per day they clocked up which amounted to 8 or 9 hours per day on average for some. Given that a fair proportion of the day is spent in class where they cannot access phones this is an incredible amount. Perhaps a moment for a Pause for Thought??? Pupils were also given a QR code (in the booklet provided) with access to study schedules that can be used to plan each week and exam revision schedules. There are also links to over 20 blank resources that pupils can trial to break notes down in a manner that initiates and integrates learning at the same time. The idea is that pupils try a range and see which works best for them and in the variety of subjects that they study as they prepare for End of Topic Tests and work towards mock exams and CCEA units. Hopefully the course (which was fully funded by RSD) has helped to set pupils on the correct track from the start of Year 11 so that they can work towards their best goals and indeed achieve them in the most positive manner #BeYourBestSelf #perseverando. Thanks to Learn Spark for working alongside our pupils!!!! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flearn-spark-with-year-11%2F&t=Learn%20Spark%20with%20Year%2011) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Learn%20Spark%20with%20Year%2011&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flearn-spark-with-year-11%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 4, Year 11 --- ### [Celebrating Success | Stacey Jardine & Emma Falls](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-stacey-jardine-emma-falls/) **Published:** October 2, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![MFC3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MFC3-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=164&ssl=1 "MFC3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-stacey-jardine-emma-falls/mfc3/) [ ![MFC1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MFC1-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=164&ssl=1 "MFC1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-stacey-jardine-emma-falls/mfc1/) [ ![MFC2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MFC2-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=164&ssl=1 "MFC2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-stacey-jardine-emma-falls/mfc2/) On Friday 29th September Stacey Jardine and Emma Falls (Year 14) were invited to the 50th birthday celebrations of Magilligan Field Centre. The girls spoke about their experiences while completing their Year 13 residential field in March and how these experiences have helped shape their current UCAS choices. It was a massive privilege to be invited to speak in front of staff, former staff, Education Authority executives and special guest Joe Mahon. RSD has had a very strong relationship with Magilligan Field Centre since the mid 1980s when Mr Bill Dickson was the head of Geography, and many former pupils will recall their sixth form residential fieldwork with happy memories. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-stacey-jardine-emma-falls%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Stacey%20Jardine%20%26%20Emma%20Falls) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Stacey%20Jardine%20%26%20Emma%20Falls&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-stacey-jardine-emma-falls%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Geography, Sixth Form **Tags:** Celebrating Success --- ### [U14 Hockey Report | 2022/23](https://www.royaldungannon.com/u14-hockey-report-2022-23/) **Published:** June 30, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_0657-scaled.jpg) The Under 14 A squad completed another outstanding season, despite enduring significant disadvantages in comparison to their competitors. Having finished Year 9 on a high, the girls and their coaches had hopes of putting up a good show in this season’s Junior Cup competition, but their preparation were hampered by the delays to the completion of the new Astro pitch, which hindered their opportunities to train effectively. Despite this, the group maintained a high level of enthusiasm throughout the season. The first four months of the season saw all the fixtures being played away from home, the first of which being at local rivals Royal School Armagh. On this occasion the Armagh side came out on top, winning 3:1, Evie Girvan scoring the RSD goal. Next, the girls ground out a tough 1:1 draw with Banbridge Academy (E. Girvan), before being unfortunate to lose 0:1 against Killicomaine JHS in a game they dominated. Their first victory of the season came against a strong Clounagh JHS side who they defeated 1:0 (E. Girvan). This was followed by a 7:0 win over Cookstown High (E M. McCreedy, H. Davidson, E. Girvan, E. Watt), a 2:1 victory over Lurgan JHS (E. Girvan 2) and a 2:0 win in the first round of the Junior Cup against Omagh Academy, with goals from Evie Girvan and Honor Davidson. In the final two games before the Christmas break, the girls produced an exciting 4:4 draw with Wallace High (E. Girvan (3), E M. McCreedy) and went on to defeat Methodist College 3:0 (E. Girvan 3) in the second round of the Junior Cup. With the arrival of the new pitch at RSD and greater freedom to train, the girls kicked off the new year by gaining revenge over Armagh with a 2:1 victory (E M. McCeedy, E. Girvan). They then had their worst performance of the season, going down 1:3 to Killicomaine JHS (E. Girvan). However, they soon rallied to defeat Sullivan Upper 4:2 (E. Girvan 2, H. Davidson, B. Robinson) in the Quarter Final of the Junior Cup. This impressive result was followed by another, defeating Ballymena Academy 5:0 (E. Watt 2, E. Girvan, E. Hutchinson, E M. McCreedy) in their first game on the new pitch at RSD. Another fixture against Omagh Academy then saw the girls draw 1:1 (E. Girvan). The team then were faced with their Ulster Junior Cup Semi Final against Wallace High School. In what turned out to be an exciting game, RSD took an early lead through a goal from Honor Davidson. Wallace equalised before half time and, despite RSD having most of the play and pressure, the game went to the dreaded run-ins. Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be our day as Wallace triumphed in the shoot-out. There were plenty of tears for what might have been, but the girls can reflect with pride on how well they played. Ironically, the final game of the season saw the girls play the team who would go on to win the Junior Cup, Banbridge Academy. It would take a last-minute goal from Banbridge to split the teams in a very evenly contested game which ended 2:1 (E. Girvan). Although it was disappointing not to end on a high note, the girls had an excellent season overall, competing with the best teams in Ulster in difficult circumstances. The whole squad contributed to this success. Megan Chambers continued to develop into a promising goalkeeper with a bright future in the sport and was one of the winners of the “Most Improved Player” award. Once again, the right and left back slots were regularly filled by Abbie Cardwell and Darcy Weir with typical reliability. In most games, the position of centre back was taken by Carla McCammon, who stepped up from the Under 13 side and performed admirably. The cornerstone of the defence was, without doubt, Emily Watt. Her ability to read the game and to make important tackles at key times earned her the “Player of the Season” award. The defence was supported and enhanced by valuable contributions from Anna Bailey, who has grown in confidence over the two years on the team, and the versatile Poppy Hutchinson, who coped very well with being asked to play in a variety of positions. This season, the midfield positions were quite settled. The right midfield position was filled by Abi Neill. Her competitive spirit and ability on the ball saw her start many of the team’s promising attacking moves. This season, the centre-midfield spot was taken up by Beth Robinson. Beth’s calmness on the ball and eye for a pass was invaluable for the team and her level of performance was recognised with her much-deserved inclusion in the Ulster Under 15 development squad. The left side of midfield was, once again, taken up by Elliot Hutchinson. Elliot continued to develop her level of skill to match her competitive edge and was often the player to break up opposition attacks. In support of these three, Hannah McIlwaine enjoyed another good season as the utility player in midfield. The girls continued to pose a real attacking threat to their opponents this season, scoring 42 goals in their 17 fixtures. Once again, the main threat to opposition teams was Evie Girvan, who had another excellent season, scoring 24 goals in the process. The team is fortunate to have had one of the most talented young players in Ulster amongst their number. She has been a true example to her teammates, both on the pitch and when training, and I look forward to seeing how far she can go in the sport. Her outstanding form saw her being selected for the Ulster Under 16 squad. Again the other attacking positions were usually filled by Honor Davidson and Erin May McCreedy. Honor’s skillful trickery on the ball and Erin May’s powerful and direct running saw both girls contribute 6 goals each over the course of the season. Erin May’s impressive performances also saw her collect the “Most Improved Player” award at the end of season dinner. In support of the front three, Aliyah Watt, Lucy Knox and Chloe Potter all made important contributions over the course of the season. I’d like to thank the girls for all their hard work this season, in challenging circumstances. To be the width of the goal line from reaching the Junior Cup final, despite being unable to train properly for the majority of the season is a real testament to their ability, tenacity and team spirit. It was therefore a real pleasure to finish off the season with a squad trip to London to watch the FIH Pro League fixtures in June where, despite a cancelled flight, the girls represented their school with customary class. A big thank you also to Mrs Simpson for her valuable help and support with the team this season and to Mrs Stewart for her assistance with the dreaded lunchtime fitness sessions. I have really enjoyed working with this group for the last two years and I really hope they will all continue playing and enjoying their hockey for many years to come, whatever level that may be at. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu14-hockey-report-2022-23%2F&t=U14%20Hockey%20Report%20%7C%202022%2F23) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=U14%20Hockey%20Report%20%7C%202022%2F23&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu14-hockey-report-2022-23%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Medallion Rugby Report | 2022/2023](https://www.royaldungannon.com/medallion-rugby-report-2022-2023/) **Published:** July 1, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_0655-scaled.jpg) A talented Medallion Squad had a very good season winning the David Shrestha Shield in their annual fixture against Friends School and reaching the final of the Medallion Plate where they lost to Methodist College. The team was coaches by Jonathan Patton supported by his father Keith, neither of whom were any strangers to RSD. The season got underway with the annual fixture against Friends School to contest the the David Shrestha Shield which RSD regained with a 35-7. This was followed by wins over Sullivan Upper School, Royal School Armagh, Omagh Academy, Dalriada School and Rainey Endowed School. The first reversal of the season came in a defeat to Ballymena Academy (7-14). The team got back to winning ways with a win at Down HS but struggled in the away fixture against Dromore HS going down 5 – 12. During the Christmas break the squad had a very good training session against RBAI which helped them prepare for their third round encounter in the Medallion Shield where they played Coleraine GS in both teams first outing in the competition on then Armstrong Field. There was a nervy opening to the match with both sides guilty of making basic errors with CGS took the lead with a penalty on 7 minutes. RSD gradually found their stride and when out half James Gibson levelled the scores on 23 minutes, the score seemed to energise the RSD team as they ran out winners by 34-3. Sandwiched between the rounds was an away win against Banbridge Academy in windy but dry conditions. The fourth round match against Regent House on the Armstrong Field was postponed from the Saturday to a Tuesday. Regent dominated the early exchanges to lead 7-0 but RSD battled back to come more into the match levelling the score at 7-7 at half time. The Regent team emerged after half time to dominate both territory and possession. Ball security proved to be RSD’s downfall as too often, they turned over possession with Regent scoring a further two tries as they won 7 – 22. The RSD Medallion travelled to Holywood to play Sullivan Upper in the quarter final of the Medallion Plate winning the match 29-14. The match was perhaps a little closer than the score suggests with RSD required to defend strongly at times but there were also some well executed attacking moves which saw the team score 5 tries. RSD travelled to play Ballyclare HS in the semi-final of the Danske Bank Medallion Plate competition in front of a sizeable and enthusiastic group of travelling supporters which was much appreciated by all. The match was played on a relatively small pitch, but the RSD forwards asserted themselves early with two driven unconverted tries on 3 and 10 minutes with flanker Ross Hewitt emerging with ball on both occasions for a personal brace of scores. RSD continued to dominate both possession and territory with out-half James Gibson scoring a try from broken play which he converted himself. RSD survived a Ballyclare attack close to their line just before the interval to lead 17-0. In the second half Ballyclare playing with a slight slope came more into the game, but some good RSD handling brought a try for centre Nathan Hamilton on 40 mins converted by James Gibson for a 24-0 lead. Ballyclare stuck to their task and on an RSD mistake for a try in the left corner on 48 mins which was excellently converted to reduce the deficit to 24-7. Despite a few nervous minutes RSD defended well to prevent any further scores helped by some excellent clearance kicks by James Gibson. RSD travelled to Friends School Lisburn (kindly granted) to play Methodist College Belfast in the final of the Danske Bank Medallion Plate. The match was played in front of a large crowd with six RSD pupil and staff buses making the journey along with parents and friends. Everyone experienced a typical Northern Ireland spring day with the match starting in a snow shower, with the pitch white and finishing in sunshine. The opening exchanges were fairly even with both teams making some strong tackles and RSD then grew in confidence and had several entries into the MCB 22m area but it was the Belfast side who opened the scoring after 17 mins with penalty from 40 metres. RSD continued to establish good field position and in first half injury time several forward drives towards the line eventually brought a try for tight head prop Jacob McNutt to see RSD lead 5-3 at the interval. Unfortunately for RSD the period after half time basically decided the outcome as MCB scored tries after 33 and 40 minutes. The first came when the forwards created momentum which allowed the MCB winger to work an overlap in the left corner and the second when the MCB full back broke the line for a converted score. RSD regained some control of the match putting pressure on the MCB defence before MCB completed the scoring with a converted try by their number eight after an initial thrust by one of their second rows. RSD displayed great spirit by continuing to attack the MCB line but it held firm although one RSD drive was only inches short of the try line. Alas it was not to be for RSD on this occasion but the whole squad can be proud of their efforts and performances, not only in this match but over the course of the season and deserve credit for that. RSD now has a great group of players moving into the senior school. Thank you to the coaches, the Patton father and son combination along with Mr McClintock for their work with the team this season and overseeing their development. Thank you to our main RSD Rugby sponsor Tom Morrow for their continued support which allowed us to offer the players a Strength & Conditioning programme throughout the season. A special mention to Daniel Farmer who was unable to play but assisted the coaches when available and filmed the matches on occasions. Finally thank you to all the parents and friends of the players who have turned up regularly, home or away to support the team. This is greatly appreciated by the players and by the staff. Thank you. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmedallion-rugby-report-2022-2023%2F&t=Medallion%20Rugby%20Report%20%7C%202022%2F2023) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Medallion%20Rugby%20Report%20%7C%202022%2F2023&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmedallion-rugby-report-2022-2023%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [A Prize Day we'll never forget | A Student Perspective](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-prize-day-well-never-forget-a-student-perspective/) **Published:** September 22, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_8324-scaled.jpeg) It’s September – so it’s School Prize Day! Having sat through the usual formalities of speeches, the long list of achievements and activities of the previous academic year, words of wisdom and thanks, I settled in to listen to the Guest of Honour’s speech. This year our special guest was Mr Phillip Eaglesham PLY, Former Royal Marines Commando, 2 x Paralympian and Mental Health Advocate and Entrepreneur. His title on the programme was intriguing and I really wasn’t sure what to expect from his speech. Mr Eaglesham, a former pupil of RSD, described how during his career in the armed forces he contracted a very rare disease that left him both physically and mentally devastated. This led him into a very dark place with thoughts of taking his own life. Listening to Mr Eaglesham recount his journey thus far with his world championship win, his growing business and his passion for promoting mental health, not to mention his resilience when it comes to his treatment, made me think not only has he triumphed over adversity, but he is triumphant with adversity as his constant companion. His speech was very personal, very moving and at times very amusing. He was keen to get his message across to the students in particular, encouraging us to take every opportunity and ignore those who would discourage or criticise our plans and aspirations. His journey was not just inspiring to all who listened, silenced as we all were by this man who spoke from his heart without a script in sight (impressive in itself!), but more than that, he instilled a sense of, no matter what life throws at you, there are better days ahead. His journey, both good and bad, isn’t over yet, but his enthusiasm for life, the future, and everything his journey continues to be, was something I took with me and I hope everyone else in the room took a little of that too. *– Written by Chloe McCollum, Year 14* - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-prize-day-well-never-forget-a-student-perspective%2F&t=A%20Prize%20Day%20we%E2%80%99ll%20never%20forget%20%7C%20A%20Student%20Perspective) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20Prize%20Day%20we%E2%80%99ll%20never%20forget%20%7C%20A%20Student%20Perspective&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-prize-day-well-never-forget-a-student-perspective%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Featured, FPA, General News, Sixth Form --- ### [MFL Translation Competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/mfl-translation-competition/) **Published:** September 21, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![IMG_0763](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_0763-scaled.jpeg?w=686&h=515&ssl=1 "IMG_0763") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/mfl-translation-competition/img_0763/) [ ![IMG_8315](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_8315-scaled.jpeg?w=386&h=515&ssl=1 "IMG_8315") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/mfl-translation-competition/img_8315/) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmfl-translation-competition%2F&t=MFL%20Translation%20Competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=MFL%20Translation%20Competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmfl-translation-competition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, French, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Spanish --- ### [Year 12 Progress & Achievement Rewards for Year 11 June Exams](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-12-progress-achievement-rewards-for-year-11-june-exams/) **Published:** September 22, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![IMG_8608](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_8608-scaled.jpeg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_8608") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-12-progress-achievement-rewards-for-year-11-june-exams/img_8608/) [ ![IMG_8609](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_8609-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_8609") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-12-progress-achievement-rewards-for-year-11-june-exams/img_8609/) [ ![IMG_8613](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_8613-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_8613") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-12-progress-achievement-rewards-for-year-11-june-exams/img_8613/) [ ![IMG_8617](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_8617-scaled.jpeg?w=502&h=377&ssl=1 "IMG_8617") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-12-progress-achievement-rewards-for-year-11-june-exams/img_8617/) [ ![IMG_8622](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_8622-scaled.jpeg?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "IMG_8622") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-12-progress-achievement-rewards-for-year-11-june-exams/img_8622/) [ ![IMG_8623](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_8623-scaled.jpeg?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "IMG_8623") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-12-progress-achievement-rewards-for-year-11-june-exams/img_8623/) Last week at Prize Day pupils who achieved top marks in a combination of their CCEA modules and internal exams were congratulated on their success. This morning in Key Stage 4 assembly we celebrated and rewarded pupils in further categories to acknowledge and praise progress made from the start of Year 11 in the CCEA component and the Internal Exam component in June of Year 11. Being your ‘Best Self’ does not necessarily mean being the best! We also applauded the top CCEA students and top Internal exam students as separate categories. Some pupils even featured twice – great job! The following pupils received a McDonalds Voucher to give them a little relax time after all their hard work: **Most Progress in CCEA examined subjects by average:** - Ellie McFarland - India Aiken - Jayne McConnell - Lucy Ferguson - Ashley IP - Zara Wyile **Most Progress in Linear Subjects examined in RSD by average:** - Jamie Creaney - Hannah Conway - Caleb Thompson - Reuben Gallagher - Ashley Ip - Jessica Kerr - Apple Yeung **Top CCEA results by average:** - Lucy Davidson - Ayden Tong **Top Linear Results by Average** - Toby McClean - Tamah Martin - Oscar Gilpin - Jamie Creaney - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-12-progress-achievement-rewards-for-year-11-june-exams%2F&t=Year%2012%20Progress%20%26%20Achievement%20Rewards%20for%20Year%2011%20June%20Exams) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2012%20Progress%20%26%20Achievement%20Rewards%20for%20Year%2011%20June%20Exams&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-12-progress-achievement-rewards-for-year-11-june-exams%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Key Stage 4 --- ### [Welcome to Junior SU!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/welcome-to-junior-su/) **Published:** September 19, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_1885-scaled.jpeg) On Monday, we welcomed lots of new Year 8s to our first Junior SU meeting of the year! Over 60 pupils shared hot chocolate together, heard a thought from the Bible from Ben Cooper (one of our Sixth Form mentors) and chatted to the pupils about our theme for this term of ‘Rooted in Christ’. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwelcome-to-junior-su%2F&t=Welcome%20to%20Junior%20SU%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Welcome%20to%20Junior%20SU%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwelcome-to-junior-su%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 3 **Tags:** Scripture Union --- ### [1st XV Rugby Report 2022/23](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-rugby-report-2022-23/) **Published:** June 30, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_0534-scaled.jpg) The 1st XV had a very enjoyable and successful season reaching the Quarter Final of the Ulster Schools’ Cup. It has been a long time since a 1st XV have managed this with RSD previously exiting the competition in Round 4 against RBAI and twice against Wallace HS. We won our group games away to Rainey and Portadown and at home to Friends before being the only group team to draw a seeded opposition, Ballyclare HS. The victory over Ballyclare HS on the Armstrong Field will be remembered by all the players, coaches, family and friends who were there to support as RSD refused to go behind at any point of the game no matter what Ballyclare HS threw at us. The quarter final against MCB was an exciting moment in the season and the build up was getting a lot of attention as RSD hoped to cause a Schools’ Cup upset. Unfortunately, MCB proved too clinical on the day but anyone present at the match will testify to RSD standing toe to toe with MCB until the final whistle. After the final of the Subsidiary Shield last year we started to think about what the team might look like this year and I would have to say it was hard to see how we were going to be as successful as the team who had just finished. It’s always hard to know how things will shape up as the season approaches, but right from the start the 1st XV showed they were determined to get stuck in and compete with each other at training and the teams they met each week. Parents on the sidelines and opposition coaches often commented that we weren’t the biggest team but produced ‘gutsy’ performances and this was to be the trend for the season. A major influence on this determined approach was Captain James McCammon who led by example week by week and this ‘heart of a lion’ approach became infectious, with fellow back row players like Matthew Burrows and Reuben Gibson dominating collisions and breakdowns. James and Reuben had both started the season after a summer spent training and competing for Ulster U18s and they were keen to input some of their knowledge into the RSD setup. Matthew had a nasty injury which threatened to cause him to miss the Schools’ Cup run but his tenacious approach to getting back matched his usual attitude on the pitch and he made it back for the final game of the season. There had been 12 Year 14 leavers from last season’s squad which meant there were lots of opportunities for new players to break through and claim a position on the team. A new front row was being assembled with the experience of Christy Brace being combined by John Carroll and Ben Hazlett. John proved that he could bulldoze his way over the line if the team could get him in to that zone and Ben was proving to be a menace at the breakdown as opposition struggled to shift him once he got leeched on to opposition ball. The second row was competitive throughout the season with Nathan Ewart, Reece Ferguson and Dylan Gilbert all holding their own in the lineout and when carrying ball. With Nathan securing his starting place Dylan and Reece had to also be aware of players like Josh Ferguson who was right on their heels by the end of the season. Last season Joel Dickie had to fight hard to get some 1st XV playing time in both hooker and the back row and saw the 2022-23 season as his opportunity to make his name one of the first names put on the teamsheet. Joel continued to quietly work hard throughout training sessions and became a reliable starter in the back row with a determined work rate in every match. Joel is a player who is extremely coachable and never questioned any decisions around his starting position or roles on the pitch. It was for all of the reasons above that Joel is awarded the 2022-23 1st XV Most Improved Player Award. A key position in the team is scrum half as a link between the forwards and the backs, but this was a missing link as we started the season. Young Caleb Burke was thrown into the deep end and was relatively inexperienced in this position at such a competitive level. However, we knew from his quietly determined character and ability that he had the potential to grow into a 1st XV scrum half and that is exactly what he did. Each match was a learning experience and Caleb continued to become more confident learning the calls and his role with both the forwards and the backs and therefore Caleb was a major contender for the most improved player of the year. In the back line, Jacob Clarke tapped in to his experience at 15 last season as he took on the central role of out half. This was a difficult position for much of the season with the key centre partnership of Cameron Shaw and Cameron Cummings disrupted with injury for a number of weeks. It was rewarding to see Jacob grow in this position and his kicking game and game management developed throughout the season. Cameron Shaw had already played a season at 13 and this experience when combined with Cameron Cummings’ Ulster experience and eagerness to develop became a force to be reckoned with in the centre as they cut teams open on numerous occasions. The back three was probably an area of the team with most changes throughout the season with Alfie Lewis central to this unit. Alfie has developed over the last couple of seasons into a top finisher within the team and has proved he can be a threat to opposition from anywhere in the field with ball in hand. The other two spots were up for grabs for several players including Ryan Acton, Sam Dougherty, Joshua Sloss, Harry Gray and Alex Welton. In the end Ryan Acton and Harry Gray claimed their place on the wings and both players have proven that they can get their name on the score sheet and prevent opposition from breaking through at the edges. I want to say a huge congratulations and thank you to all of our players in senior rugby for making the season both enjoyable and successful. I mentioned earlier that Captain James McCammon led by example in every match and was always in contention for man of the match each week therefore we were delighted to award him the RSD 1st XV Player of the Year award. I would like to thank Mr Lucas and Mr Chambers for their unwavering support, commitment and coaching skills week in and week out throughout the season. They have years of rugby knowledge, refereeing expertise and an ability to help calm me down on the sidelines. We also had Ryan Ross join our sessions and this proved to be a great support and hopefully something we can build on moving forward. Another member of the team who quietly got on with a very important role in the background was Humphrey, I would like to thank him for all his work with e-team sheets and his work setting up and recording our matches each week. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-rugby-report-2022-23%2F&t=1st%20XV%20Rugby%20Report%202022%2F23) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XV%20Rugby%20Report%202022%2F23&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-rugby-report-2022-23%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Year 11 Induction Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-induction-day-2/) **Published:** August 31, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![IMG_8537](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_8537-scaled.jpeg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_8537") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-induction-day-2/img_8537/) [ ![IMG_8539](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_8539-scaled.jpeg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_8539") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-induction-day-2/img_8539/) [ ![IMG_8540](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_8540-scaled.jpeg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_8540") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-induction-day-2/img_8540/) [ ![IMG_8541](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_8541-scaled.jpeg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_8541") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-induction-day-2/img_8541/) [ ![IMG_8542](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_8542-scaled.jpeg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_8542") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-induction-day-2/img_8542/) After the shock of their first early morning start, Year 11 got started on their GCSE journey with an interactive induction day where they explored a variety of revision skills and strategies. The differences between Key stage 4 and Key stage 3 were also considered, discussing the pitfalls and the positives, to help get pupils off to the best start possible as they begin this important phase of their education with GCSE exams at the end of Year 11. Pupils also reflected on their role as a Key Stage 4 pupil at RSD and how they could contribute positively to the RSD community. We were really delighted to welcome Leanne Ferguson from Specdrum HR department to speak to the pupils from an employer perspective and outline the things that they are looking for in prospective employees such as: - **A Good Academic Profile** - **Organisational skills** - **Commitment** - **Dedication and perseverance** - **Focus** - **Strong Communication Skills** - **Resilience** - **Ability to be a team worker** - **Innovative** Most common interview questions were discussed and advice offered on how to answer these questions. Pupils were reminded of the importance of being ‘social media aware’ and being involved in things outside of the classroom with the quotes below. They also provided really useful information on their apprenticeship schemes, graduate schemes and work experience weeks for any budding engineers. Pupils hopefully left with plenty of food for thought in tackling the two years ahead, in a happy and positive manner! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-11-induction-day-2%2F&t=Year%2011%20Induction%20Day) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2011%20Induction%20Day&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-11-induction-day-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Year 11 --- ### [Celebrating Success | Irish Youth and Seniors Nationals 2023](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-irish-youth-and-seniors-nationals-2023/) **Published:** September 1, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** Congratulations to the RSD swimmers who qualified to compete in the Irish Youth and Seniors Nationals 2023 at Dublin National Aquatic Centre. To qualify for this event is an achievement in itself and the swimmers are congratulated on this. The swimmers below went head to head against the best in Ireland in the following categories. ### **Youth Section** - **Madison Hall (12-14 years)** - 100m Back (18th place) ### **Seniors Section** - **Katherine Ryan** - 100m Breast, 200m Breast (17th place) - **Rebecca Graham** - 100m Breast, 200m IM, 400m IM (14th place) 200m Breast, 100m Freestyle - **Toby McClean** - 50m freestyle (following injury) - **Matthew Moan** - 200m freestyle (10th place), 50m freestyle, 100m Fly (20th place), 50m Back, 100m Freestyle (20th place) - Back (19th place), 50m Fly - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-irish-youth-and-seniors-nationals-2023%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Irish%20Youth%20and%20Seniors%20Nationals%202023) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Irish%20Youth%20and%20Seniors%20Nationals%202023&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-irish-youth-and-seniors-nationals-2023%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Swimming --- ### [GCSE Success!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success/) **Published:** August 25, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![IMG_7940](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_7940-scaled.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_7940") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success/img_7940/) [ ![IMG_7907](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_7907-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_7907") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success/img_7907/) [ ![IMG_7913](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_7913-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_7913") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success/img_7913/) [ ![IMG_7919](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_7919.jpg?w=266&h=200&ssl=1 "IMG_7919") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success/img_7919/) [ ![IMG_7927](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_7927-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=200&ssl=1 "IMG_7927") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success/img_7927/) [ ![IMG_7931](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_7931-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=200&ssl=1 "IMG_7931") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success/img_7931/) [ ![IMG_7935](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_7935-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=200&ssl=1 "IMG_7935") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success/img_7935/) Pupils at the Royal School Dungannon have achieved excellent GCSE results in this summer’s examinations, with 53% of all grades at A\* or A. 44 pupils out of 106 returned at least 7 A\*/A grades. Molly McAlister led the way with a clean sweep of 10 A\* grades, while Joanna Ashfield returned 9 A\* grades plus 1 A grade. Madison Lecky and Victoria Watt both scored 8 A\* grades plus 2 A grades, Lois Carson achieved 8 A\* grades plus 1 A grade and Beth Curry achieved 7 A\* grades plus 3 A grades. Redison Lau, Sophie Meyer, Pearl Ng and James Shaw all achieved 7 A\* grades in their overall totals. Miriam Carson, Katie Ewing, Hannah Herron, Erin Mathieson and Hannah Spence each achieved 6 A\* grades in their overall totals. Kristen Fenton, Joanne Patterson and Emily Stinson each achieved a combination of 10 A\*/A grades. Emma Chambers, Katie-Rose Daly, Holly Davey, Max Patterson, Sophie Thompson and Zara White all achieved a combination of 9 A\*/A grades in their overall totals. Jayden Cheung, Calum Crooks, Eva Cavanagh, Holly Davey, Ellie Hetherington, Wilson Liu, Rachael McIvor, Tiffany Pang, Lewis Parke, Carly Robinson and Sophia Watt all scored 8 A\*/A grades in their overall totals. This year the Year 11 pupils completed external examination modules where they were available and returned excellent results which will for the basis for further success in the GCSE examinations next summer. The Acting Headmaster, Mr Richard Clingan, praised the pupils’ achievements stating that, “Congratulations to the pupils on their GCSE success. So many pupils have worked with determination and focus throughout the past two years, dealing with the challenges of the disruption to their education due to the pandemic and lockdowns. Their excellent results are a reward for all their hard work and they deserve huge congratulations for their efforts and dedication. The invaluable support and encouragement of parents and teachers has been a very important factor, helping pupils to deal with those various challenges and to stay focused on doing their best. Their guidance has been hugely appreciated, not least by the pupils themselves.” - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgcse-success%2F&t=GCSE%20Success%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=GCSE%20Success%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgcse-success%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Featured, General News, Year 12 --- ### [A Level Success!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-success/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to our Sixth Form pupils who achieved excellent A Level results this summer, with an average UCAS points return per pupil equivalent to ABB grades. **Content:** [ ![A Level Top achievers with acting Headmaster Mr R J Clingan](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/A-Level-Top-achievers-with-acting-Headmaster-Mr-R-J-Clingan.png?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "A Level Top achievers with acting Headmaster Mr R J Clingan") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-success/a-level-top-achievers-with-acting-headmaster-mr-r-j-clingan/) [ ![A Level Top achievers (1)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/A-Level-Top-achievers-1.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "A Level Top achievers (1)") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-success/a-level-top-achievers-1/) [ ![A Level Top achievers (2)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/A-Level-Top-achievers-2.png?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "A Level Top achievers (2)") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-success/a-level-top-achievers-2/) [ ![A Level Top achievers (3)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/A-Level-Top-achievers-3.png?w=1076&h=807&ssl=1 "A Level Top achievers (3)") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-success/a-level-top-achievers-3/) Congratulations to Sixth Form pupils in the Royal School Dungannon who achieved excellent A Level results this summer, with an average UCAS points return per pupil equivalent to ABB grades. Annabel Davidson, Rebekah Needham, Cassie Parr and Hugo Wong led the way with 3 A\* grades. Grace Boyle, James McCammon, Sian Morris and Molly Reid and all returned 2 A\* grades and 1 A grade. Chloe Acheson, Maya Davidson, Siena Fenton, Harry Hayes, Sarah Kelly, Alfie Lewis, Lemuel Mak and Rebecca Verner each achieved 1 A\* grade plus 2 A grades. Leah Black, Carys Brodison, Nathan Ewart, Humphrey Leung, Isaac Sloss and Penny Smyth, all returned 2 A\*/A grades within their overall totals. Agnes Cheung, Charlotte Meyer, Eboney Reid and Katelyn Wylie all achieved 3 A grades and a further 11 pupils achieved at least 2 A grades in their overall totals: Robyn Archer, Caitlyn Burrows, Emma Ferguson, Katie Greenaway, Amy Hall, Katie Hall, Oscar Mak, Alex Talbot, Stephen Verner, Maisy Mae Williamson and Victoria Wray. Year 13 pupils received their AS Level results and there were many impressive performances here too, with 44% of all grades at grade A and over 73% of grades at A/B. Lily Gallagher, Crystal Ho, Avis Ip, Jada Lai, Leo Lee and Elena Wallace all achieved 4 A grades. A further 12 pupils returned at least 3 A grades in their overall totals: Scott Arthur, Daniel Bell, Vasile Coteata, Jayne Courtney, Jonathan Davidson, Reuben Gibson, Genna Gilpin, Harold Ng, Chloe McCollum, Matthew Moan, Eliza Richardson, Katie Walker and Grace Wylie The Acting Headmaster, Mr Richard Clingan, described the results as, “These results represent a lot of hard work put in by pupils as they emerge from the impact of the pandemic and a fitting reward for their time at RSD. Congratulations to them all. The educational fallout from the pandemic has had a major impact on pupils over their time in Sixth Form and the pupils dealt with this challenge and worked with real commitment and determination with guidance from their teachers and support from home. In difficult circumstances, they persevered and have achieved so many good outcomes. The partnership between school and home is a key factor in allowing young people to learn and be successful. I would like to express my gratitude to teaching colleagues and parents for the ongoing support they have given to pupils and their role in pupils’ success. We are delighted that this group of young people have done so well and have opened up so many opportunities for their future.” - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-level-success%2F&t=A%20Level%20Success%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20Level%20Success%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-level-success%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Featured, General News --- ### [In Memory of Mrs Bonnie Kay Orr](https://www.royaldungannon.com/in-memory-of-mrs-bonnie-kay-orr/) **Published:** July 12, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/crp_5283964.png) It is with sadness that we must acknowledge the passing of Mrs Bonnie Kay Orr on 10th July 2023. Mrs Kay Orr was a pioneer in our boarding department, teaching extra English to our overseas boarders for 10 years, before her retirement in 2001. Her legacy will long be remembered by the former boarding pupils of RSD. Our thoughts are with her husband, Philip, her children, Peter and Susannah, and the entire family circle at this difficult time. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fin-memory-of-mrs-bonnie-kay-orr%2F&t=In%20Memory%20of%20Mrs%20Bonnie%20Kay%20Orr) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=In%20Memory%20of%20Mrs%20Bonnie%20Kay%20Orr&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fin-memory-of-mrs-bonnie-kay-orr%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [U14 Rugby Report](https://www.royaldungannon.com/u14-rugby-report/) **Published:** April 29, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** As the season comes to a close, we reflect on an excellent year for our U14 rugby squad **Content:** As the season comes to a close, we reflect on an excellent year for our U14 rugby squad. Despite being a small team in numbers, their performance on the field deserves special praise, winning over two-thirds of their matches. Led by captain Ryan Williamson, whose leadership both on and off the field set a shining example for his teammates, this team consistently displayed determination, skill, and sportsmanship. One player who stood out among the rest was Ben Comac, our well-deserved Player of the Year. Ben’s attacking prowess and ability to consistently pose a threat to the opposition made him a force to be reckoned with. His contributions were instrumental in many of our victories throughout the season, and his passion for the game was truly inspiring. Another standout player was Angus Lam, who proved to be the most improved player of the year. Angus’s decision to change positions proved to be a game-changer, as he excelled in his new role as a forward. His dedication to honing his skills and his commitment to self-improvement paid off, and his performances on the field were commendable. The progress made by the entire squad throughout the year cannot be understated. Despite their limited numbers, they trained diligently and consistently, pushing themselves to new heights. This collective effort resulted in several players earning well-deserved recognition. Harry Finlay, Ryan Williamson, Harry Mills, Isaac Busby, and Thomas Jenkins all had the opportunity to showcase their talents in the Medallion squad, a testament to their hard work and growth as rugby players. Overall, it has been a great season for our U14 rugby squad. Their dedication, teamwork, and unwavering spirit have made us immensely proud. We extend our congratulations to all the players, as well as our gratitude to the coaching staff (Mr Willis, Patrick Greeves and Joshua Clarke) and supporters who have played a vital role in the team’s success. We eagerly anticipate what the future holds for these exceptional young athletes. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu14-rugby-report%2F&t=U14%20Rugby%20Report) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=U14%20Rugby%20Report&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu14-rugby-report%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Reading Mentors at RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/reading-mentors-at-rsd/) **Published:** July 2, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to all our Reading mentors and mentees for all their hard work this year **Content:** Congratulations to all our Reading mentors and mentees for all their hard work this year! Our Year 13 mentors attended training facilitated by Learn Spark at the beginning of the year and then met with Junior pupils once a week for shared reading. It was amazing to see the encouragement and support offered by the Year 13 pupils to our Junior pupils. All our mentors and mentees were awarded a special certificate in assembly to recognise all of their hard work. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_5367.png)Well done to our Year 8 & 9 mentees: Colin Plawecki, Noah Erskine, Leon Hunt, Kenzie McLoughlin, Aaron Ferguson, Diana Ghesov, Henry Cole, Chloe Ewart, Freddie Turkinton, Luke McKevitt, Lucas Black, Ethan Lewis, Jame Hughes, Alsu Ismail, Kurt Gomba, Nikita Knipe, Reuben Rainey, Jedd Ozeum, Thomas Stewart, Paula Beneitez, Charlie Stinson, Sol Rey, Charlie Espie, Robyn Lewis, Josh Anderson, Thomas Stewart ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_5371.png)Thanks to all our Year 13 reading mentors: Stacey Jardine, Catherine Richardson, Ellie Maguire, Ruth Brodison, Ben Cooper, Matthew McConnell, Laura Birnie, Sophie-Jean Knox, Matthew Moan, Hannah Glasgow, Sam Dougherty, Clara Finlay, Lucy Redmond, Maddie McKinstry, Grace Conway, Joshua Curry, Lauren Young, Katie Walker, Grace Wylie, Nicci Montgomery, Jonathan Davidson, Jayne Courtney - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Freading-mentors-at-rsd%2F&t=Reading%20Mentors%20at%20RSD) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Reading%20Mentors%20at%20RSD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Freading-mentors-at-rsd%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, English, General News, Key Stage 3, Sixth Form --- ### [Celebrating Success | Flower Festival](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-flower-festival/) **Published:** June 30, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** A huge well done to our Harold, Actin and Isaac who recently entertained crowds at the Flower Festival in St Anne's Church **Content:** [ ![66f28e83-dc5d-43a5-94e1-fd18f18006eb](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/66f28e83-dc5d-43a5-94e1-fd18f18006eb.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "66f28e83-dc5d-43a5-94e1-fd18f18006eb") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-flower-festival/66f28e83-dc5d-43a5-94e1-fd18f18006eb/) [ ![6ee3184c-0180-4ba4-b8e3-e633b56bb52c](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/6ee3184c-0180-4ba4-b8e3-e633b56bb52c.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "6ee3184c-0180-4ba4-b8e3-e633b56bb52c") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-flower-festival/6ee3184c-0180-4ba4-b8e3-e633b56bb52c/) [ ![2b5234b8-dcdb-4c8b-93d7-f71b6771726b](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2b5234b8-dcdb-4c8b-93d7-f71b6771726b.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "2b5234b8-dcdb-4c8b-93d7-f71b6771726b") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-flower-festival/2b5234b8-dcdb-4c8b-93d7-f71b6771726b/) [ ![2a7a728a-403f-4c13-b7ee-3b4694ee726a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2a7a728a-403f-4c13-b7ee-3b4694ee726a.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "2a7a728a-403f-4c13-b7ee-3b4694ee726a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-flower-festival/2a7a728a-403f-4c13-b7ee-3b4694ee726a/) [ ![a2fa188c-ad62-4831-93ab-62a8ea1d186e](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/a2fa188c-ad62-4831-93ab-62a8ea1d186e.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "a2fa188c-ad62-4831-93ab-62a8ea1d186e") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-flower-festival/a2fa188c-ad62-4831-93ab-62a8ea1d186e/) A huge well done to our Harold, Actin and Isaac who recently entertained crowds at the Flower Festival in St Anne’s Church. The boys played a range of pieces and represented the school admirably. So much talent was on display – well done boys! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-flower-festival%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Flower%20Festival) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Flower%20Festival&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-flower-festival%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, Music News --- ### [Good luck to our Dilworth scholars!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/good-luck-to-our-dilworth-scholars-2/) **Published:** July 1, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/d3870326-1331-4e4d-976d-ae22c4605b09.jpg) Congratulations to our new Dilworth Scholars; Joel Dickey, Alfie Lewis, Chloe Acheson & Annabel Davidson. We are so proud to be sending these 4 amazing young people to Dilworth School in New Zealand, we hope they all have an amazing year! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgood-luck-to-our-dilworth-scholars-2%2F&t=Good%20luck%20to%20our%20Dilworth%20scholars%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Good%20luck%20to%20our%20Dilworth%20scholars%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgood-luck-to-our-dilworth-scholars-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sixth Form **Tags:** dilworth --- ### [Year 13 Artists visit Ulster Museum and Degree Show](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-13-artists-visit-ulster-museum-and-degree-show/) **Published:** June 29, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Year 13 pupils enjoyed a trip to Belfast last week to visit the Ulster Museum and to attend the University of Ulster Degree show **Content:** [ ![IMG_5765](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_5765-scaled.jpeg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_5765") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-13-artists-visit-ulster-museum-and-degree-show/img_5765/) [ ![IMG_5767](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_5767-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_5767") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-13-artists-visit-ulster-museum-and-degree-show/img_5767/) [ ![IMG_5771](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_5771-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_5771") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-13-artists-visit-ulster-museum-and-degree-show/img_5771/) [ ![IMG_5773](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_5773-scaled.jpeg?w=340&h=255&ssl=1 "IMG_5773") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-13-artists-visit-ulster-museum-and-degree-show/img_5773/) [ ![IMG_5774](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_5774-scaled.jpeg?w=340&h=255&ssl=1 "IMG_5774") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-13-artists-visit-ulster-museum-and-degree-show/img_5774/) [ ![IMG_5796](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_5796-scaled.jpeg?w=192&h=255&ssl=1 "IMG_5796") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-13-artists-visit-ulster-museum-and-degree-show/img_5796-2/) [ ![IMG_5819](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_5819-scaled.jpeg?w=192&h=255&ssl=1 "IMG_5819") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-13-artists-visit-ulster-museum-and-degree-show/img_5819/) Year 13 pupils enjoyed a trip to Belfast last week to visit the Ulster Museum and to attend the University of Ulster Degree show. Staff and pupils were delighted to see the Ulster Museum’s recently acquired Renoir painting ‘L’allée au bois’ alongside the beautiful Turner painting ‘The Dawn of Christianity, The Flight into Egypt’. The group also enjoyed a quick visit to the 2021 Turner Prize exhibition as well as the Hannah Starkey exhibition at the Ulster Museum. We were delighted to view our past pupil, Laura Anderson’s Degree Show work at the University of Ulster and we wish her well as she graduates this summer with a BA in Animation. Both Mrs Best and the Year 13 class thoroughly enjoyed a great day out and the beautiful weather on the day just made it perfect! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-13-artists-visit-ulster-museum-and-degree-show%2F&t=Year%2013%20Artists%20visit%20Ulster%20Museum%20and%20Degree%20Show) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2013%20Artists%20visit%20Ulster%20Museum%20and%20Degree%20Show&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-13-artists-visit-ulster-museum-and-degree-show%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, Sixth Form --- ### [Year 10 Art Printmaking workshop at Ranfurly House](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-art-printmaking-workshop-at-ranfurly-house/) **Published:** June 29, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** A group of Year 10 Art pupils were so fortunate to get the opportunity to attend a day long workshop with local artist Mary Murphy last week, at Ranfurly House in Dungannon. **Content:** [ ![1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1-scaled.jpg?w=223&h=297&ssl=1 "1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-art-printmaking-workshop-at-ranfurly-house/1-29/) [ ![2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2-scaled.jpg?w=396&h=297&ssl=1 "2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-art-printmaking-workshop-at-ranfurly-house/2-25/) [ ![20230613_140429](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20230613_140429-rotated.jpg?w=223&h=297&ssl=1 "20230613_140429") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-art-printmaking-workshop-at-ranfurly-house/20230613_140429/) [ ![20230613_144324](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20230613_144324-rotated.jpg?w=222&h=297&ssl=1 "20230613_144324") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-art-printmaking-workshop-at-ranfurly-house/20230613_144324/) A group of Year 10 Art pupils were so fortunate to get the opportunity to attend a day long workshop with local artist Mary Murphy last week, at Ranfurly House in Dungannon. Pupils used the location of Ranfurly House as their inspiration and learned how to create their very own intricate salt-etch print, with the help of the artist and Mrs Shaw. Both pupils and staff found the day to be extremely enjoyable and the Art Department of RSD would like to extend our sincere thanks to both the AMMA Centre in Armagh and to Ranfurly House and Hill Of The O’Neill for facilitating this event. We will be looking out for it again next year! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-art-printmaking-workshop-at-ranfurly-house%2F&t=Year%2010%20Art%20Printmaking%20workshop%20at%20Ranfurly%20House) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2010%20Art%20Printmaking%20workshop%20at%20Ranfurly%20House&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-art-printmaking-workshop-at-ranfurly-house%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, Year 10 --- ### [Sports Day 2023](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2023/) **Published:** June 28, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![RSD Sports Day 2023-7](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2023-7-scaled.jpg?w=252&h=377&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2023-7") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2023/rsd-sports-day-2023-7/) [ ![RSD Sports Day 2023-12](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2023-12-scaled.jpg?w=251&h=377&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2023-12") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2023/rsd-sports-day-2023-12/) [ ![RSD Sports Day 2023-19](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2023-19-scaled.jpg?w=565&h=377&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2023-19") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2023/rsd-sports-day-2023-19/) [ ![RSD Sports Day 2023-22](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2023-22-scaled.jpg?w=457&h=305&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2023-22") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2023/rsd-sports-day-2023-22/) [ ![RSD Sports Day 2023-27](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2023-27-scaled.jpg?w=457&h=305&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2023-27") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2023/rsd-sports-day-2023-27/) [ ![RSD Sports Day 2023-49](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2023-49-scaled.jpg?w=457&h=304&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2023-49") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2023/rsd-sports-day-2023-49/) [ ![RSD Sports Day 2023-52](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2023-52-scaled.jpg?w=615&h=922&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2023-52") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2023/rsd-sports-day-2023-52/) [ ![RSD Sports Day 2023-67](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2023-67-scaled.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2023-67") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2023/rsd-sports-day-2023-67/) [ ![RSD Sports Day 2023-82](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2023-82-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2023-82") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2023/rsd-sports-day-2023-82/) [ ![RSD Sports Day 2023-87](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2023-87-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2023-87") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2023/rsd-sports-day-2023-87/) [ ![RSD Sports Day 2023-94](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2023-94-scaled.jpg?w=1076&h=718&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2023-94") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2023/rsd-sports-day-2023-94/) On Wednesday 14th June, we held our annual Sports Day, with students from Years 8-11 competing in a range of track and field events. We were very fortunate with the weather, meaning that our athletes and spectators were able to enjoy the activities and support their House. Congratulations to all of our medal winners, and to Beresford/Charlemont who finished first with 503 points. Individual cups and prizes were presented by our special guest, President of the Former Pupils Association, Mrs Estelle Patterson. Well done to all competitors and thanks to Mrs Patterson and to everyone who helped in making the day a success, particularly the members of the PFTA who ran the refreshments stall. Special Prize Winners ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2023-173-scaled.jpg) ### Special Awards Boys Mini Champion (Year 8) Shield – Aaron Ferguson & Andrew Irwin Girls Mini Champion (Year 8) Shield – Amy Shaw Boys Minor Champion (Year 9) Cup – Adam Nixon Girls Minor Champion (Year 9) Cup – Carla McCammon Boys Junior Champion (Year 10) Greer Cup – Nathan Junk Girls Junior Champion (Year 10) Cup – Evie Girvan Boys U15 Sprint Champion (Year 10), Foreman Cup – Nathan Junk Girls U15 Sprint Champion (Year 10), PFTA Cup – Evie Girvan Boys Intermediate (Year 11&12) Champion, Victor Ludorum Cup – Ayden Tong Boys Intermediate (Year 11&12) Runner Up, Scout Shield – Nathan Hamilton Girls Intermediate (Year 11&12) Champion, Old Girls’ Cup – Lucy Davidson Girls Intermediate (Year 11&12) Runner-Up – Alex Trotter Inter House Athletics Cup – Beresford/Charlemont - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsports-day-2023%2F&t=Sports%20Day%202023) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sports%20Day%202023&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsports-day-2023%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Featured, Sports News --- ### [Celebrating Success | Joel Dickey](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-joel-dickey/) **Published:** June 27, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Last week, Joel Dickey (Year 14) attended the South West College Celebration of Success Award Ceremony **Content:** [ ![IMG_20230621_134421](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_20230621_134421-scaled.jpg?w=686&h=515&ssl=1 "IMG_20230621_134421") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-joel-dickey/img_20230621_134421/) [ ![IMG_20230621_144913](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_20230621_144913-scaled.jpg?w=386&h=515&ssl=1 "IMG_20230621_144913") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-joel-dickey/img_20230621_144913/) Last week, Joel Dickey (Year 14) attended the South West College Celebration of Success Award Ceremony. Joel was awarded the “Pearson BTEC National Extended Certificate Engineering – Entitlement Framework (Post 16)” prize. Congratulations Joel, what an amazing achievement! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-joel-dickey%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Joel%20Dickey) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Joel%20Dickey&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-joel-dickey%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News **Tags:** Celebrating Success --- ### [Year 9 App Design Final](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-9-app-design-final/) **Published:** June 26, 2023 **Author:** Keith McGuinness **Excerpt:** Year 9 App Design Final **Content:** Congratulations to our Year 9 App Design Finalists. The team of 4 Year 9 pupils recently attended the final of the Sentinus Digital Futures App Design competition at St George’s Market in Belfast where they presented their app idea to a panel of experts and a live audience. The girls were eloquent and confident as they outlined their idea, and explained the process that they had followed: creating and discussing initial ideas; developing and testing prototypes; and coming together as a team to bring their own individual skills to the process. Despite not winning on this occasion, the team enjoyed the process and proved themselves to be excellent representatives of RSD. They are pictured here, along with Mr McGuinness, having received their participation certificates from the Semi-Final of the event; and there are also some pictures here, supplied by Sentinus, that were taken during the semi-final and final. Thanks also to Mrs Peden for accompanying the team to the Final and providing last-minute support & encouragement. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-9-app-design-final%2F&t=Year%209%20App%20Design%20Final) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%209%20App%20Design%20Final&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-9-app-design-final%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Computing & ICT, Extra-curricular News, Featured, Key Stage 3, Year 9 --- ### [Support for our Lego-Based Therapy](https://www.royaldungannon.com/support-for-our-lego-based-therapy/) **Published:** June 13, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Mrs Estelle Patterson of the PFTA presents a gift of Lego to James Graham (ALC), Gillian Graham and Judith McMullan (facilitators).  **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_4956.png) Mrs Estelle Patterson of the PFTA presents a gift of Lego to James Graham (ALC), Gillian Graham and Judith McMullan (facilitators). The Lego is part of a new initiative called “Lego-Based Therapy” which supports pupils with social and communication, behavioural, and anxiety issues. LBT is a recognised intervention strategy designed to improve pupils’ ability to work together, build communication skills, and develop self-confidence. In LBT sessions, children work in groups of 3 and take the roles of ‘builder’, ‘engineer’, and ‘supplier’. Each role has clearly defined rules to ensure the group works as a team and communicates with each other to build the Lego model. It builds many different skills including communication skills, joint attention, team working skills, problem solving skills, and conflict resolution skills. There is a growing evidence base to show the programme helps improve the social communication skills among children with ASD, those with other social communication difficulties, and those who may have issues with anxiety or low self-confidence. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsupport-for-our-lego-based-therapy%2F&t=Support%20for%20our%20Lego-Based%20Therapy) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Support%20for%20our%20Lego-Based%20Therapy&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsupport-for-our-lego-based-therapy%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** PFTA --- ### [A performance for King Charles III](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-performance-for-king-charles-iii/) **Published:** June 2, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Last week, three RSD boys were privileged to be able to sing for King Charles III in St Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh **Content:** [ ![IMG_5010](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_5010-scaled.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "IMG_5010") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-performance-for-king-charles-iii/img_5010/) [ ![IMG_5004](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_5004-scaled.jpg?w=234&h=313&ssl=1 "IMG_5004") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-performance-for-king-charles-iii/img_5004/) [ ![IMG_5002](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_5002-scaled.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "IMG_5002") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-performance-for-king-charles-iii/img_5002/) Last week, three RSD boys were privileged to be able to sing for King Charles III in St Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh as part of the Cathedral Choir. King Charles III was meeting the main Christian denominations at the Anglican St Patrick’s Cathedral. The boys, Nathan Heatrick (Y12), Caleb Thompson (Y11) and Andrew Irwin (Y8) are regular members of the choir. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-performance-for-king-charles-iii%2F&t=A%20performance%20for%20King%20Charles%20III) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20performance%20for%20King%20Charles%20III&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-performance-for-king-charles-iii%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Music News --- ### [April Honours List](https://www.royaldungannon.com/april-honours-list/) **Published:** April 19, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![Rugby Honours - Minor](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_4490.png?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_4490") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/april-honours-list/img_4490/) Rugby Honours – Minor [ ![Rugby Honours - Major](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_4485.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_4485") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/april-honours-list/img_4485/) Rugby Honours – Major [ ![Music Honours - Minor](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_4478.png?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_4478") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/april-honours-list/img_4478/) Music Honours – Minor [ ![Music Honours - Major](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_4474.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_4474") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/april-honours-list/img_4474/) Music Honours – Major [ ![Hockey Honours - Minor](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_4469.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_4469") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/april-honours-list/img_4469/) Hockey Honours – Minor [ ![Hockey Honours - Major](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_4466.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_4466") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/april-honours-list/img_4466/) Hockey Honours – Major Congratulations to all of our students who received major honours, minor honours or honourable mentions for their services to Hockey, Music and Rugby at the end of last term. # **Hockey** ## Major Honours - Laura Birnie – Year 13 - Leah Black – Year 14 - Katie Croft – Year 13 - Annabel Davidson – Year 14 - Clara Finlay – Year 13 - Lily Gallagher – Year 13 - Zoe Gibson – Year 13 - Chloe Johnston – Year 13 - Nicci Montgomery – Year 13 - Lucy Redmond – Year 13 - Molly Watt – Year 14 - Caitlyn Burrows – Year 14 - Eve Connolly – Year 13 - Hannah Herron – Year 12 - Erin Mathieson – Year 12 - Carly Robinson – Year 12 ## Minor Honours - Maya Davidson – Year 14 - Rachael Emerson – Year 14 - Abbie Hampton – Year 14 - Katie Walker – Year 13 ## Honourable Mentions - Evie Girvan – Year 10 - Gabby Mischook – Year 11 - Beth Robinson – Year 10 # **Music** ## Major Honours - Rebekah Needham – Year 14 - Robyn Archer – Year 14 - Siena Fenton – Year 14 - Harry Hayes – Year 14 - Alex Talbot – Year 14 - Joshua Thompson – Year 14 - Jorja Wilson – Year 14 - Grace Wylie – Year 13 - Jessica Wylie – Year 14 - Katelyn Wylie – Year 14 ## Minor Honours - Ben Cooper – Year 13 - Sian Morris – Year 14 - Harold Ng – Year 13 - Matthew Wallace – Year 13 - Rebecca Verner – Year 14 # **Rugby** ## Major Honours - Christy Brace – Year 14 - Matthew Burrows – Year 13 - Jacob Clarke – Year 14 - Reuben Gibson – Year 13 - Alfie Lewis – Year 14 - James McCammon – Year 14 - Cameron Shaw – Year 14 - Ryan Acton – Year 13 - Caleb Burke – Year 12 - John Carroll – Year 13 - Cameron Cummings – Year 12 - Joel Dickey – Year 14 - Nathan Ewart – Year 14 - Reece Ferguson – Year 13 - Benjamin Hazlett – Year 13 ## Minor Honours - Sam Dougherty – Year 13 - Ben Doyle – Year 13 - Dylan Gilbert – Year 13 - Harry Gray – Year 13 - Matthew Wallace – Year 13 - Alex Welton – Year 13 ## Honourable Mentions - Joshua Ferguson – Year 12 - Redison Lau – Year 12 - Joshua Sloss – Year 12 - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fapril-honours-list%2F&t=April%20Honours%20List) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=April%20Honours%20List&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fapril-honours-list%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News --- ### [Amazing GCSE Food Practicals](https://www.royaldungannon.com/amazing-gcse-practicals/) **Published:** January 28, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Well done to all of our Year 12 Food Technology students who completed their GCSE practicals this week. Their aim was to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into the diet. Look at all the amazing dishes they created! **Content:** Well done to all of our Year 12 Food Technology students who completed their GCSE food practicals this week. Their aim was to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into the diet. Look at all the amazing dishes they created! 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We look forward to meeting lots of our future pupils at the event. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/P6-OPEN-NIGHT.png) We will be running our **Open Evening for Primary 6 pupils on Wednesday 15th February, 7.00 – 9.30 pm**. We look forward to meeting lots of our future pupils at the event. Please note that the event is for **P6 pupils and parents only**. Parents can book a place using our Eventbrite page at <https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/royal-school-dungannon-p6-open-night-tickets-519780095257?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch> - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fp6-open-evening%2F&t=P6%20Open%20Evening) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=P6%20Open%20Evening&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fp6-open-evening%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Featured --- ### [Hockey Review | January 2023](https://www.royaldungannon.com/hockey-review-january-2023/) **Published:** January 31, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** At the beginning of January the 1XI hockey team played Strathearn in the Senior Schools Cup. This was a very tight game finishing 0:0. Unfortunately the team lost 3:0 on run ins and narrowly missed out on progressing to the quarter finals of the Schools cup. **Content:** At the beginning of January the 1XI hockey team played Strathearn in the Senior Schools Cup. This was a very tight game finishing 0:0. Unfortunately the team lost 3:0 on run ins and narrowly missed out on progressing to the quarter finals of the Schools cup. At the end of January they then faced Wallace High School in the quarter finals of the Shield. Once again, a very tight game ended in a draw, final score was 3:3 with goals from Molly Watt and Leah black (2). This resulted in penalty runs, after 5 penalties the score was tied 2:2 and it went to sudden death. Molly Watt scored her sudden death penalty which, followed by a save of Wallace’s penalty by Laura Birnie meant the 1XI progressed to the semi finals of the Senior shield. A fantastic achievement and great team efforts from the 1XI! In the quarter final of the McDowell shield the 2XI faced Larne Grammar. An excellent performance resulted in a 2:0 win with goals from Chloe Johnston and Emma Reid and the team progressed to the semi finals of the Shield! The U14A team played friendliest January against Royal school Armagh, winning 2:1 with goals from Erin May Mcreedy and Evie Girvan and Killicomaine JHS unfortunately losing 3:1. In the Junior Schools Cup quarter final against Sullivan Upper School the team recorded a 4:2 win, an amazing result, they then progressed to the semi finals of the cup! The U13s also played friendlies against Royal school Armagh and Killicomaine JHS The U13A lost to RSA and the U13Bs won 6:0 against Killicomaine. Well done to all teams that have progressed to the semi finals! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhockey-review-january-2023%2F&t=Hockey%20Review%20%7C%20January%202023) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Hockey%20Review%20%7C%20January%202023&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhockey-review-january-2023%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [McCann Bursary Scheme | A Success Story](https://www.royaldungannon.com/mccann-bursary-scheme-a-success-story/) **Published:** February 1, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** “I have always wanted to be a Paramedic and I decided to apply to The University of Northampton to study Paramedic Science. It is in the top 10 universities for Paramedic Science and has excellent ratings for student satisfaction and employment. There are also great facilities like the ambulance simulator and mannequins, and I was able to see how these worked during my visit. I went to the university in December to attend an interview. The day consisted of an introduction to the course, a tour of the campus, group activities and an individual interview. This gave me the opportunity to see the university, meet other applicants, talk to the teaching staff and also speak to two current students to ask questions about the course and life at the university. We were made aware that the course is competitive and there are only 25 places, however this is another thing I like about the university as I think I would be able to get more help and support when there is a smaller class. It was also good to be able to see the town and area around the university, and how I would travel to it if I choose to go. I enjoyed the visit and everyone I met and spoke to were very friendly and welcoming. Since my interview I have received a conditional offer.” - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmccann-bursary-scheme-a-success-story%2F&t=McCann%20Bursary%20Scheme%20%7C%20A%20Success%20Story) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=McCann%20Bursary%20Scheme%20%7C%20A%20Success%20Story&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmccann-bursary-scheme-a-success-story%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** McCann Bursary --- ### [Meet our new Dilworth Tutors!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/meet-our-new-dilworth-tutors/) **Published:** February 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Due to Covid pandemic, it has been 2 years since we have had Dilworth tutors with us in RSD Finally, this year, we are lucky to have 3 Kiwis join us once again. It has already been almost two months since they have arrived in the RSD boarding department. They have settled in and have become a part of the RSD community. Let me introduce to you Nigel, Sione, and Oliver. **Content:** Due to Covid pandemic, it has been 2 years since we have had Dilworth tutors with us in RSD Finally, this year, we are lucky to have 3 Kiwis join us once again. It has already been almost two months since they have arrived in the RSD boarding department. They have settled in and have become a part of the RSD community. Let me introduce to you Nigel, Sione, and Oliver. First, we have Oliver. Back in Dilworth, he studied Biology, Physics, English, Calculus, and Economics in his final year. He shows most interest in Science, and so he is planning to do Biology for university after his gap year with us in RSD. Another interest he has is in hockey, and he has been helping with hockey teams in RSD. He has enjoyed getting to meet new people from across different ages for the past month. Apart from hockey, he has also been particularly involved in helping in classes, such as English and drama. He also recently had a chance to watch a game of the Belfast Giants in the SSE Arena… he just thought it was quite cold to be somewhere you play hockey. Not to mention, this has also been the first time the boys lived in the snow – they thought it was an amazing experience and cannot wait for the next time it snows! Second of all, we have Sione, who claims to be an “academic weapon”. Back in Dilworth, he took English, Statistics, Music, Art, and Media studies in his last year of high school. He is glad to have the opportunity to escape studying for a year. Outside of academia, he is also a rugby player and is a self-proclaimed “shifty front rower”. For the last month, he has been training in the Dungannon Rugby Club and he has enjoyed getting to know people in the community and meeting new people with different personalities. Although he is very much enjoying the time here, kicking back relaxing, and enjoying the flow, he misses the blazing sun back at home and his Dilworth brothers. Last but not least, we have Nigel. Back in Dilworth, he took English, PE, Statistics, Biology, and Music. However, for the most part focuses on his rugby. He is looking to continue advancing his rugby career after RSD. He has been attending training at the Dungannon rugby club. He has also been helping out in games and PE period during school. Despite his strength on the rugby pitch, he has is afraid of the cold in Northern Ireland and for the first time in his life he felt the need to layer up! Nigel is also a musician, he plays tenor saxophone and clarinet, he was the lead clarinettist of the concert band at Dilworth. All three boys are becoming part of the fabric of RSD. They are loving the food from the canteen (especially chilli potatoes and paninis). In all of their roles in school, they are keen to put a smile on people’s face and look forward to their journey in the upcoming months in RSD. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmeet-our-new-dilworth-tutors%2F&t=Meet%20our%20new%20Dilworth%20Tutors%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Meet%20our%20new%20Dilworth%20Tutors%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmeet-our-new-dilworth-tutors%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** dilworth --- ### [KS3 High Level of Achievement and Effort Awards | February 2023](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ks3-high-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-february-2023/) **Published:** February 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to all of our Key Stage 3 students who received certificates in assembly earlier this term. These certificates celebrate each student's high level of achievement and effort in their January exams. Well done everyone! **Content:** [ ![IMG_3499](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_3499.png?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_3499") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ks3-high-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-february-2023/img_3499/) [ ![IMG_3504](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_3504.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_3504") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ks3-high-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-february-2023/img_3504/) [ ![IMG_3507](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_3507.png?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_3507") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ks3-high-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-february-2023/img_3507/) [ ![IMG_3511](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_3511.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_3511") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ks3-high-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-february-2023/img_3511/) [ ![IMG_3514](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_3514.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_3514") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ks3-high-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-february-2023/img_3514/) [ ![IMG_3519](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_3519.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_3519") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ks3-high-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-february-2023/img_3519/) Congratulations to all of our Key Stage 3 students who received certificates in assembly earlier this term. These certificates celebrate each student’s high level of achievement and effort in their January exams. Well done everyone! ### Year 8 ### High Level of Achievement James Aiken, Megan Arthur, Sophie Curran, Jake Davidson, Karis Dobson, Connie Dodds, Catherine Emerson, Ella Harvey, Faith Lappin, Isabelle McDonald, Holly McMinn, David Mocanu, Laura Moore, Daniel Peters, Amy Shaw, Jack Stinson, Lexi Stinson, Ella Straghan, Grace Stringer, Scarlett Weir ### High Level of Effort Andrea Agnew, Ruth Da Costa, Logan Dougherty, Zoe Fegan, Daisy Ferguson, Eva Lecky, Sophie McIlwaine, Jamie Morrow, Darcy Parke, Seth Proudfoot, Nikole Simkute ### Year 9 ### High Level of Achievement Emma Beattie, Jacob Bell, Nia Chung Hei Ching, Amelia Cybulski, Amy Doran, Sheelyn Gallagher, Ryan Hetherington, Kristupas Jurgilas, Kathryn Kane, Hannah Kelly, Marcus Lam Man Hon, Adrija Matuseviciute, Carla McCammon, Emma McCreedy, Maisy Montgomery, James Pan, Chloe Potter, Alexia Sandru, Angela Tran, Katie Weir, Madison Weir ### High Level of Effort Gustas Almonaitis, Samuel Arnold, Jack Edwards, Ruby Gilpin, Armandas Kaminskas, Rebecca Kerr, Bobby Mann, Elijah Martin, Amy Meeke, Hannah Smith ### Year 10 ### High Level of Achievement Abby CARDWELL, Megan CHAMBERS, Ka Yee (Kylie) CHEUNG, Hiu Ching (Nisha) CHUNG, Sarah DA COSTA, Alice DORAN, Chloe EWING, Joseph KANE, Harry KERR, Rebecca LOANE, Charlie MCCLUNG, Sarah MCCOY, Karla MILLAR, Katherine RYAN, Lydia SPENCE, Tanya STOYANOVA, Desislava TURITSOVA, Elena WATSON, Emily WATT, Darcy WEIR ### High Level of Effort Isabela CREUS GOMEZ, Poppy HUTCHINSON, Hannah MCILWAINE, Thomas PROUDFOOT, Chloe RAINEY, John STINSON, Evie WILSON - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fks3-high-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-february-2023%2F&t=KS3%20High%20Level%20of%20Achievement%20and%20Effort%20Awards%20%7C%20February%202023) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=KS3%20High%20Level%20of%20Achievement%20and%20Effort%20Awards%20%7C%20February%202023&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fks3-high-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-february-2023%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News, Key Stage 3, Year 10, Year 8, Year 9 --- ### [Young Enterprise Success at Rushmere!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-success-at-rushmere/) **Published:** February 18, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to our students who competed in the Company Programme of Young Enterprise NI at Rushmere Shopping Centre on Thursday 9th February **Content:** [ ![IMG_9719](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_9719-scaled.jpg?w=397&h=298&ssl=1 "IMG_9719") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-success-at-rushmere/img_9719/) [ ![IMG_9727](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_9727-scaled.jpg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "IMG_9727") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-success-at-rushmere/img_9727/) [ ![IMG_9733](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_9733-scaled.jpg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "IMG_9733") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-success-at-rushmere/img_9733/) [ ![IMG_9738](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_9738-scaled.jpg?w=675&h=900&ssl=1 "IMG_9738") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-success-at-rushmere/img_9738/) [ ![IMG_9742](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_9742-scaled.jpg?w=675&h=900&ssl=1 "IMG_9742") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-success-at-rushmere/img_9742/) [ ![IMG_9743](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_9743-scaled.jpg?w=397&h=298&ssl=1 "IMG_9743") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-success-at-rushmere/img_9743/) [ ![IMG_9746](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_9746-scaled.jpg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "IMG_9746") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-success-at-rushmere/img_9746/) [ ![IMG_9755](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_9755-scaled.jpg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "IMG_9755") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-success-at-rushmere/img_9755/) [ ![IMG_9762](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_9762.jpg?w=1076&h=1436&ssl=1 "IMG_9762") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-success-at-rushmere/img_9762/) Congratulations to our students who competed in the Company Programme of Young Enterprise NI at Rushmere Shopping Centre on Thursday 9th February. Four RSD Young Enterprise teams were in attendance – Enlighten, Hammered by Heart, Claws4aCause and Body & Soul. The pupils have gained numerous key employability skills including team working, communication and problem solving. All four groups have worked hard in recent months and represented RSD at both Young Enterprise trade fairs, displaying enthusiasm and maturity while selling to the general public and speaking to the judges (comprised of representatives from various businesses in NI). Enlighten won the coveted ‘Best Company’ of the Southern area against lots of tough competition. Body & Soul won ‘Most innovative product’ with their compressed sheet face mask. Daniel Bell and Scott Arthur from Body & Soul also won ‘Best Salesperson’ as a duo. Congratulations to everyone involved. The groups will be selling in school in the coming months – please support them in their entrepreneurial venture. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoung-enterprise-success-at-rushmere%2F&t=Young%20Enterprise%20Success%20at%20Rushmere%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Young%20Enterprise%20Success%20at%20Rushmere%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoung-enterprise-success-at-rushmere%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, General News, Sixth Form **Tags:** Young Enterprise --- ### [Celebrating Success | Evie Girvan - Hockey](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-evie-girvan-hockey/) **Published:** February 28, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Evie Girvan and the Ulster U16s as they were crowned inter-pro champions after winning on run ins! **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/thumbnail_image0.jpg) Congratulations to Evie Girvan and the Ulster U16s as they were crowned inter-pro champions after winning on run ins! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-evie-girvan-hockey%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Evie%20Girvan%20%E2%80%93%20Hockey) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Evie%20Girvan%20%E2%80%93%20Hockey&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-evie-girvan-hockey%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sports News **Tags:** Celebrating Success --- ### [The Springboard Tourism Roadshow](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-springboard-tourism-roadshow/) **Published:** March 4, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Our Year 10 students attended the 'Embrace hospitality, travel and tourism Roadshow' organised by Springboard UK **Content:** [ ![IMG_0909](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_0909.png?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_0909") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-springboard-tourism-roadshow/img_0909/) [ ![IMG_0922](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_0922.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0922") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-springboard-tourism-roadshow/img_0922/) [ ![IMG_0925](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_0925.png?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_0925") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-springboard-tourism-roadshow/img_0925/) [ ![IMG_0938](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_0938.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0938") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-springboard-tourism-roadshow/img_0938/) [ ![IMG_0941](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_0941.png?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_0941") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-springboard-tourism-roadshow/img_0941/) [ ![IMG_0943](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_0943.png?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_0943") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-springboard-tourism-roadshow/img_0943/) [ ![IMG_0929](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_0929.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0929") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-springboard-tourism-roadshow/img_0929/) [ ![IMG_0927](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_0927.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0927") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-springboard-tourism-roadshow/img_0927/) [ ![IMG_1271](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_1271.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_1271") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-springboard-tourism-roadshow/img_1271/) Our Year 10 students attended the ‘Embrace hospitality, travel and tourism Roadshow’ organised by Springboard UK. The event was held in the Silver Birch Hotel in Omagh and gave pupils the opportunity to take part in a range of activities including mocktail making, an ice-cream making masterclass, role playing reception duties, housekeeping tasks (including bed making), tasting pizza, NI tourism virtual reality and a guided tour of the hotel. Pupils had an insight into lots of career pathways and really enjoyed their day out! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-springboard-tourism-roadshow%2F&t=The%20Springboard%20Tourism%20Roadshow) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=The%20Springboard%20Tourism%20Roadshow&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-springboard-tourism-roadshow%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Food Technology, General News --- ### [UCAS Discovery UK Tour](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ucas-discovery-uk-tour/) **Published:** March 7, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** RSD LVI pupils had a great afternoon today at the UCAS DISCOVERY UK TOUR at the Eikon Exhibition Centre. **Content:** [ ![thumbnail_IMG_7847](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/thumbnail_IMG_7847.jpg?w=228&h=266&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_7847") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ucas-discovery-uk-tour/thumbnail_img_7847/) [ ![thumbnail_IMG_7848](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/thumbnail_IMG_7848.jpg?w=354&h=266&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_7848") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ucas-discovery-uk-tour/thumbnail_img_7848/) [ ![thumbnail_IMG_7849](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/thumbnail_IMG_7849.jpg?w=189&h=266&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_7849") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ucas-discovery-uk-tour/thumbnail_img_7849/) [ ![thumbnail_IMG_7850](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/thumbnail_IMG_7850.jpg?w=293&h=266&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_7850") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ucas-discovery-uk-tour/thumbnail_img_7850/) RSD LVI pupils had a great afternoon today at the UCAS DISCOVERY UK TOUR at the Eikon Exhibition Centre. They had the opportunity to speak to different universities and learn about the variety of courses on offer. They asked plenty of questions about the courses and about life at university. The day was very valuable in helping the pupils decide where they should study and which course would suit them best. We wish them all the best with their UCAS applications. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fucas-discovery-uk-tour%2F&t=UCAS%20Discovery%20UK%20Tour) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=UCAS%20Discovery%20UK%20Tour&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fucas-discovery-uk-tour%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers, General News, Sixth Form --- ### [National Youth Choir Workshop](https://www.royaldungannon.com/national-youth-choir-workshop/) **Published:** March 18, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Earlier this week, Andrew Nunn from the National Youth Choir Northern Ireland came to RSD to put on a workshop for our Junior Choir. **Content:** [ ![65028eea-98d9-4784-9b65-9d2787a8f3ca](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/65028eea-98d9-4784-9b65-9d2787a8f3ca.jpg?w=763&h=572&ssl=1 "65028eea-98d9-4784-9b65-9d2787a8f3ca") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/national-youth-choir-workshop/65028eea-98d9-4784-9b65-9d2787a8f3ca/) [ ![1793509f-98c9-4ee5-b527-21e7a787c807](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1793509f-98c9-4ee5-b527-21e7a787c807.jpg?w=309&h=337&ssl=1 "1793509f-98c9-4ee5-b527-21e7a787c807") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/national-youth-choir-workshop/1793509f-98c9-4ee5-b527-21e7a787c807/) [ ![bdbc500a-8740-4628-8383-a356b8980620](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/bdbc500a-8740-4628-8383-a356b8980620.jpg?w=309&h=231&ssl=1 "bdbc500a-8740-4628-8383-a356b8980620") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/national-youth-choir-workshop/bdbc500a-8740-4628-8383-a356b8980620/) [ ![bffed9d4-6411-49e1-9af5-8c50e6ffd289](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/bffed9d4-6411-49e1-9af5-8c50e6ffd289.jpg?w=1076&h=807&ssl=1 "bffed9d4-6411-49e1-9af5-8c50e6ffd289") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/national-youth-choir-workshop/bffed9d4-6411-49e1-9af5-8c50e6ffd289/) Earlier this week, Andrew Nunn from the National Youth Choir Northern Ireland came to RSD to put on a workshop for our Junior Choir. What a fabulous sound they made! Some RSD pupils had the opportunity to audition for the NYCNI afterwards. Thanks for coming, Andrew! We’d love to have you back next year. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnational-youth-choir-workshop%2F&t=National%20Youth%20Choir%20Workshop) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=National%20Youth%20Choir%20Workshop&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnational-youth-choir-workshop%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 3, Music News **Tags:** Choir --- ### [Celebrating Success | Rebecca Graham - Swimming](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-rebecca-graham-swimming/) **Published:** March 28, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Huge congratulations to Rebecca Graham who qualified at the Ulster Schools Championships to represent Ulster as part of their Interpro team. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_4234-e1682360332732.png) Huge congratulations to Rebecca Graham who qualified at the Ulster Schools Championships to represent Ulster as part of their Interpro swimming team. What an achievement! She competed in Dublin in the Irish Intrerpro Gala on Sunday 26th March as part of the Ulster team in 2 relay teams and individually in the 200m IM in which she placed 7th in Ireland in her age group. Really well done Rebecca. All the hard work in training has paid off!! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-rebecca-graham-swimming%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Rebecca%20Graham%20%E2%80%93%20Swimming) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Rebecca%20Graham%20%E2%80%93%20Swimming&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-rebecca-graham-swimming%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sports News **Tags:** Celebrating Success, Swimming --- ### [House Badminton Champions!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/house-badminton-champions/) **Published:** March 29, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to our House Badminton Doubles Champions, Samuel Chan & Kinson Yu. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_4216.png) Congratulations to our House Badminton Doubles Champions, Samuel Chan & Kinson Yu. Also, to our runners up Amelia Cybulski & Paula Beneitez and Rokas Aleksa & Martynas Balciunas. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhouse-badminton-champions%2F&t=House%20Badminton%20Champions%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=House%20Badminton%20Champions%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhouse-badminton-champions%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, Extra-curricular News, General News, House News, Key Stage 3 **Tags:** Badminton --- ### [House Photography Competition!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/house-photography-competition-2/) **Published:** March 30, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** In the second year of our House Photography Competition, students were asked to show us what ‘choices & challenges’ means to them, in a single photo and caption. **Content:** [ ![IMG_4229](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_4229.png?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_4229") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/house-photography-competition-2/img_4229/) [ ![IMG_4225](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_4225.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_4225") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/house-photography-competition-2/img_4225/) [ ![IMG_4220](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_4220.png?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_4220") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/house-photography-competition-2/img_4220/) In the second year of our House Photography Competition, students were asked to show us what ‘choices & challenges’ means to them, in a single photo and caption. Congratulations to all of our House Photography Competition winners! We had so many amazing submissions to consider. Special that to Mrs Clingan for judging the competition and encouraging all of our budding photographers. - Senior 1st place – Louisa Gilpin M/R - Senior Highly Commended – Grace Boyle – N/D - Inter 1st Place – Paco Ng – B/T - Inter Highly Commended – Madison Lecky – B/C - Junior 1st Place – Hannah Kelly – M/R - Junior Highly Commended – Megan Chambers – B/T - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhouse-photography-competition-2%2F&t=House%20Photography%20Competition%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=House%20Photography%20Competition%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhouse-photography-competition-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News, House News **Tags:** photo --- ### [Spring Concert 2023](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2023/) **Published:** March 31, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** On Tuesday 21st March, the Assembly Hall was packed with an enthusiastic audience for our annual Spring Concert. **Content:** [ ![RSD Spring Concert 2023-3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/RSD-Spring-Concert-2023-3-scaled.jpg?w=251&h=377&ssl=1 "RSD Spring Concert 2023-3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2023/rsd-spring-concert-2023-3/) [ ![RSD Spring Concert 2023-5](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/RSD-Spring-Concert-2023-5-scaled.jpg?w=251&h=377&ssl=1 "RSD Spring Concert 2023-5") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2023/rsd-spring-concert-2023-5/) [ ![RSD Spring Concert 2023-15](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/RSD-Spring-Concert-2023-15-scaled.jpg?w=566&h=377&ssl=1 "RSD Spring Concert 2023-15") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2023/rsd-spring-concert-2023-15/) [ ![RSD Spring Concert 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](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2023/rsd-spring-concert-2023-185/) [ ![RSD Spring Concert 2023-197](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/RSD-Spring-Concert-2023-197-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=177&ssl=1 "RSD Spring Concert 2023-197") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2023/rsd-spring-concert-2023-197/) This year’s Spring Concert was a little different in that Mr Cuddy, Head of the Music Department, was off sick for several weeks before the concert, and was unable to attend the evening itself. The whole RSD community wishes him well and that he will make a full return to health. His absence meant that Miss Clarke was almost solely responsible for organising all the musical items, and many thanks must be extended to the other members of staff that contributed to making the evening a success, in no particular order: Miss Anderson, Miss Chestnutt, Mrs Watt, Mrs Jackson, Mr Clingan, Mr Wheeler, and the pupils and teachers of Charities Committee. The RSD Band opened the evening with a lively performance of the ‘Dam Busters March’ from the film *The Dam Busters*, composed by Eric Coates. This is a piece that many members of the band were already familiar with as it is one of the pieces studied for GCSE Music, which made the process of getting to grips with the piece a little easier. The Strings Ensemble then played ‘Palladio’, a dramatic piece by Karl Jenkins,with Max Patterson (Year 12) also accompanying on the drumkit to emphasise the rhythm of the piece. Following the success of the Rock Band from last year’s Spring Concert, the group were back on stage with a blues piece called ‘The Thrill is Gone’, and Chamber Choir was up next with ‘One Day More’ from *Les Misérables*. The choir consisted of eight Senior pupils singing in complex four-part harmony that beautifully recreated the famous piece. Junior Choir sang ‘Always There’, and then a new ensemble made its debut this year: the Jazz Band. Harry Hayes, Rebekah Needham, Joshua Thompson and Jessica Wylie, all Year 14, performed a piece called ‘Birdland’, improvisation and all! The Senior Choir gave a heartfelt performance of ‘This Is Me’ from *The Greatest Showman*, with solos from Jorja Wilson (Year 14) and Jamie Creaney (Year 11). Jamie and Jessica Wylie then sang a duet of ‘Streets of London’ by Ralph McTell. Jamie was back on stage playing his guitar and the audience made sure that their appreciation of the performance was known! Harry Hayes played a flute solo of ‘Fly Me To The Moon’ by Frank Sinatra. Actin Au and Isaac Leung were back on stage with another duet, followed by ‘Sit Down You’re Rocking The Boat’ from this year’s school musical *Guys and Dolls.* This particular number was an audience favourite during the run of the musical and everyone was delighted to see Jessica Wylie back on stage as Nicely-Nicely Johnson. Siena Fenton and Siân Morris, both in Year 14, performed a duet of ‘What Is This Feeling’ from *Wicked*, followed by a performance from Junior Drama of a poem about Daniel in the lion’s den. Last and certainly not least was the annual tradition of the Year 14 Leavers’ Tribute. Once technical difficulties had been solved with the help of John Ryan, and Alex Talbot stalling with some stand-up comedy, Year 14 took to the stage and sang a rendition of ‘Thank You For The Music’ by ABBA, with words customised by Rebekah Needham to fit the theme of the musical experience at RSD and showing much-deserved appreciation for Miss Clarke and Mr Cuddy. Alongside the song, there was a video featuring karaoke-style lyrics that was filled to the brim of photos past and present of Year 14 participating in the Music Department, and of course there were a few of the teachers as well! Thanks must be extended to Joshua Thompson for putting this video together. Once the song had ended, Rebekah Needham and Jessica Wylie gave short tributes to each teacher, and needless to say there were more than a few teary eyes both on the stage and in the audience! [ ![1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1.png?w=266&h=376&ssl=1 "1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2023/1-28/) [ ![2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2.png?w=266&h=376&ssl=1 "2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2023/2-24/) [ ![3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3.png?w=266&h=376&ssl=1 "3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2023/3-24/) [ ![4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/4.png?w=266&h=376&ssl=1 "4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2023/4-22/) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fspring-concert-2023%2F&t=Spring%20Concert%202023) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Spring%20Concert%202023&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fspring-concert-2023%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Featured, General News, Music News --- ### [Celebrating Success | Swimming Stars!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-swimming-stars/) **Published:** April 27, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to our 6 junior RSD swimmers Megan Chambers, Madison Hall, Hannah Bursby, Ryan Williamson, Malcolm Graham and Hayden Yim who competed at the USSA Key Stage 3 Swimming Championships. **Content:** [ ![3b387115-3fe7-4311-a43b-6b08298a016f](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3b387115-3fe7-4311-a43b-6b08298a016f.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "3b387115-3fe7-4311-a43b-6b08298a016f") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-swimming-stars/3b387115-3fe7-4311-a43b-6b08298a016f/) [ ![6b9adda5-5194-4f4d-9212-88af6a129ce8](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/6b9adda5-5194-4f4d-9212-88af6a129ce8.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "6b9adda5-5194-4f4d-9212-88af6a129ce8") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-swimming-stars/6b9adda5-5194-4f4d-9212-88af6a129ce8/) [ ![5fb3725a-92b1-4273-9018-fe61234b5912](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/5fb3725a-92b1-4273-9018-fe61234b5912.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "5fb3725a-92b1-4273-9018-fe61234b5912") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-swimming-stars/5fb3725a-92b1-4273-9018-fe61234b5912/) [ ![4cf22e21-4643-4980-adf0-81f23fc75f2a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/4cf22e21-4643-4980-adf0-81f23fc75f2a.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "4cf22e21-4643-4980-adf0-81f23fc75f2a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-swimming-stars/4cf22e21-4643-4980-adf0-81f23fc75f2a/) [ ![813fc14e-4f6e-4197-be6b-5a002d7e257c](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/813fc14e-4f6e-4197-be6b-5a002d7e257c.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "813fc14e-4f6e-4197-be6b-5a002d7e257c") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-swimming-stars/813fc14e-4f6e-4197-be6b-5a002d7e257c/) Congratulations to our 6 junior RSD swimmers Megan Chambers, Madison Hall, Hannah Bursby, Ryan Williamson, Malcolm Graham and Hayden Yim who competed at the USSA Key Stage 3 Swimming Championships. Lots of PBs and experience gained and the all important McFlurry on the way home. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-swimming-stars%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Swimming%20Stars%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Swimming%20Stars%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-swimming-stars%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 3, Sports News **Tags:** Celebrating Success, Swimming --- ### [Spanish-filled experience for Years 11-14!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spanish-filled-experience-for-years-11-14/) **Published:** April 28, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** On 30th March Spanish pupils from Y11-14 along with Mrs Stitt and Mrs McCormick headed to London for a Spanish-filled experience day!  **Content:** [ ![20230330_094105](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/20230330_094105.jpg?w=1076&h=485&ssl=1 "20230330_094105") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spanish-filled-experience-for-years-11-14/20230330_094105/) [ ![20230330_094558](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/20230330_094558.jpg?w=356&h=160&ssl=1 "20230330_094558") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spanish-filled-experience-for-years-11-14/20230330_094558/) [ ![20230330_122015](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/20230330_122015.jpg?w=356&h=160&ssl=1 "20230330_122015") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spanish-filled-experience-for-years-11-14/20230330_122015/) [ ![20230330_122033](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/20230330_122033.jpg?w=356&h=160&ssl=1 "20230330_122033") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spanish-filled-experience-for-years-11-14/20230330_122033/) On 30th March Spanish pupils from Y11-14 along with Mrs Stitt and Mrs McCormick headed to London for a Spanish-filled experience day! We arrived bright and early and made our way to the Tate Modern art gallery to see some Spanish artwork taking in the spectacular London highlights along the way. There was so much to see! We then went to Don Mesón Felipe, a local Spanish tapas restaurant for lunch. The waiters were Spanish natives so we got lots of practice in! Finally we headed to the Cervantes Theatre to watch a play entirely in Spanish, La Casa de Bernarda Alba which forms part of the A2 Spanish specification. This was a small, intimate theatre and it was amazing to see the play in real life! Then it was time for us to start making our journey home but not before we did some shopping in the airport and bought some strong coffee! We had lots of fun and arrived home tired but our trip was enjoyable and very educational! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fspanish-filled-experience-for-years-11-14%2F&t=Spanish-filled%20experience%20for%20Years%2011-14%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Spanish-filled%20experience%20for%20Years%2011-14%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fspanish-filled-experience-for-years-11-14%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News, Sixth Form, Spanish, Year 11, Year 12 --- ### [Celebrating Success | Tyrone Supercup Squad](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-tyrone-supercup-squad/) **Published:** May 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Well done to Ayden Tong and Nathan Junk who have been selected for the County Tyrone Supercup Squad which takes place this summer. **Content:** Well done to Ayden Tong and Nathan Junk who have been selected for the County Tyrone Super Cup Squad which takes place this summer. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/344317364_6124236530991172_8658040132636831077_n.jpg) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/344938270_1239781413326433_6112955609275488408_n.jpg) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-tyrone-supercup-squad%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Tyrone%20Supercup%20Squad) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Tyrone%20Supercup%20Squad&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-tyrone-supercup-squad%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Celebrating Success, Football --- ### [Eco Club Leavers & Office Bearers](https://www.royaldungannon.com/eco-club-leavers-office-bearers/) **Published:** May 13, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** We wish all the best to our outgoing Year 14 Eco Club Members and are excited to see what our remaining members can achieve together! **Content:** [ ![20230503_133505](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230503_133505-scaled.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "20230503_133505") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/eco-club-leavers-office-bearers/20230503_133505/) [ ![20230503_133545](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230503_133545-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "20230503_133545") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/eco-club-leavers-office-bearers/20230503_133545/) [ ![20230503_133635](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230503_133635-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "20230503_133635") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/eco-club-leavers-office-bearers/20230503_133635/) We wish all the best to our outgoing Year 14 Eco Club Members and are excited to see what our remaining members can achieve together! Special congratulations to our new Office Bearers: Gabby Mischook, Tamah Martin, Jamie Creaney, Alexa Eccles. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Feco-club-leavers-office-bearers%2F&t=Eco%20Club%20Leavers%20%26%20Office%20Bearers) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Eco%20Club%20Leavers%20%26%20Office%20Bearers&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Feco-club-leavers-office-bearers%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies **Tags:** Eco Club --- ### [RSD Ski Trip](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-ski-trip/) **Published:** May 12, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** The RSD ski trip this year was to Pinzolo in the Italian Dolomites. For RSD this was our second visit, with a party of 80 pupils. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Reece-and-an-Old-Friend-at-Dublin-Airport.jpeg) The RSD Ski Trip this year was to Pinzolo in the Italian Dolomites. The flight from Dublin on 31st of March was uneventful, (Reece Ferguson met an Old Friend) and was followed by a three hour coach journey. The village sits in a beautiful valley at an altitude of 770m, the skiing was taught to seven groups of approximately 12 pupils. We had one group of “intermediates” who had skied before. We skied in the much larger area of Madonna Di Campiglio at the top of the valley. This meant that we had a twenty minute bus ride, every morning through some of the most stunning scenery in Europe. The base station at Madonna is 1900m and thankfully meant the snow was excellent for the time of year. For RSD this was our second visit, with a party of 80 pupils ranging from Year 11 pupils through large groups of Years 12 and 13 to seven Year 14 pupils. Of the 80 pupils 67 were complete novices. Some of whom were not only new to skiing but also to being away from home on their first school trip. The hotel was excellent and had a large function room which we used on several evenings for in house entertainment. The food was typically Italian and was enjoyed immensely by the staff and …. most of the pupils! Although it has to be said the local pizzeria did a decent trade all week! ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Pinzolo-Sign-Mountains-scaled.jpeg) On the Saturday morning we had an early start to get pupils, boots, skis and poles transported via buses to the main ski station in Madonna at 1900m. The lessons were from 9 to 11am and then from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. As we have found in other Italian resorts the instructors were friendly and patient. They made adjustments to the groups during the week to allow everyone to progress at a comfortable pace. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dolomites-looking-towards-Pinzolo.jpg)View of Dolomites looking towards Pinzolo from Madonna Di Campiglio – Stunning! ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Yr13-in-Gondola-CJ-at-the-front.jpeg)Another stunning view, with Year 13s getting in the way! CJ Gervin looking full of energy!! Nicholas Carson looking lost?? Obviously the altitude, the physical exercise, the sunburn, the sugar rush of huge amounts of soft drinks and the refusal to eat proper food did have a negative effect on the resilience and perseverance of a small number of the pupils. However, the vast majority made rapid progress and every group had skied from the top of the Groste Slopes at 2600m down to the intermediate station at Carlo Campo Magna at 1900m by the end of the week. The intermediate (top) group covered huge mileages every day in their lessons and some of them still had the energy to request additional skiing with the staff at lunchtime! ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Linas-Group-Cropped-scaled.jpeg)Lina’s Group near the top of the Groste Slopes celebrating getting down a Red in one piece. The groups all seemed to have plenty of laughs as they realised that falling in a heap is part of the experience. In a week of strenuous physical activity, we luckily had only a few relatively minor bumps and bruises. Jayne Courtney was the most “serious” of these and that was a badly sprained ankle twenty minutes from the end of the afternoon lesson on the last day. My thanks to Miss McCombe for her work dealing with the aftermath in the local clinic. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Yr12-on-the-Slopes.jpg)Yr12 Group in high spirits….. The Dolomiti de Brenta is a National Park and popular all year round but the scenery is breathtaking in Springtime and with the daytime temperatures well above freezing it is ideal for beginners to learn at a slow and steady pace on pistes which are not rock hard as they would be in mid-winter. The smiles on faces at lunchtimes as the group munched their way through huge meals of burgers and chips were evidence that everyone was having a great time. I would like to thank the staff for their professionalism and thoughtfulness throughout the week and the pupils for their excellent behaviour and good manners. They were a credit to themselves, their parents and RSD. The hotel staff and Topflight Rep were all very impressed in comparison to the standards of behaviour they endured from other schools from our area. Miss McCombe is in charge next year when we take 50 pupils to the historical town of Bormio, also in the Italian Dolomites. We have been there before, and it is an excellent resort and hotel. As I have said in the past, this trip is about much more than learning to ski ….. it teaches resilience, compromise, mutual understanding and interpersonal skills that are much harder to teach in the normal school environment. It also breaks down social cliques and creates lifelong memories and friendships. Long may it continue to be an important part of what RSD offers as a school for it’s pupils. 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The team headed to the new PwC offices in Belfast to pitch their app idea to a panel of experts at the semi-final of this competition, along with teams from 14 other schools. After pitching their idea and showcasing their working prototype, RSD’s team were selected as one of the top 6 teams and will now go on to present their app at the Digital Futures final, at St Georges Market in June. The team have worked really hard designing, developing andpresenting their app. They started this process back in February when Year 9 were given the opportunity to take part in an app design workshop run by Sentinus. After the workshop, various teams were created and met to design and develop their app ideas. Our finalists started off in 3 different teams but joined forces to combine their talents and bring one final-worthy idea forward. Reaching the final is a great accomplishment and we wish them all the best! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-9-app-design-success%2F&t=Year%209%20App%20Design%20success) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%209%20App%20Design%20success&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-9-app-design-success%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Computing & ICT, Extra-curricular News, General News, Year 9 --- ### [Celebrating Success | Juliana Hayes](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-juliana-hayes-2/) **Published:** January 24, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to our Year 11 pupil, Juliana Hayes, for her success in Athletics last season. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/7CC489C6-9CE7-4BB9-9742-A8A5C5549D28_1_201_a-1.png) Congratulations to our Year 11 pupil, Juliana Hayes, for her success in Athletics last season. In October, Juliana was shortlisted for the ABC Junior Sports awards for her performance in Athletics and won the 2022 Ulster Juvenile Star Award for Co. Armagh in her age group, for her achievements/contribution to athletics last season. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-juliana-hayes-2%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Juliana%20Hayes) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Juliana%20Hayes&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-juliana-hayes-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sports News, Year 11 **Tags:** Celebrating Success --- ### [Launch of the McCann Reach Bursary Scheme](https://www.royaldungannon.com/launch-of-the-mccann-reach-bursary-scheme/) **Published:** January 4, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** At the end of last term, we were delighted to welcome Mr Richard McCann to speak to Years 12-14 about the McCann Reach Bursary scheme, which is a new and exciting opportunity for Sixth Formers. **Content:** [ ![img_2999.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/img_2999-scaled.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "img_2999.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_2999-jpg/) [ ![img_3011.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/img_3011-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "img_3011.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_3011-jpg/) [ ![img_3006.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/img_3006-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "img_3006.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_3006-jpg/) At the end of last term, we were delighted to welcome Mr Richard McCann to speak to Years 12-14 about the McCann Reach Bursary scheme, which is a new and exciting opportunity for Sixth Formers. Richard is a former RSD pupil and the Chief Financial Officer of Kainos, one of Northern Ireland’s most successful technology companies, offering digital solutions to businesses and public sector bodies. Richard has been at the heart of that success and growth for more than a decade and he approached RSD to ask about giving something back to his old school. Over time, we’ve talked about how that could play out and we have put together a Bursary scheme aimed at encouraging RSD pupils to broaden their horizons when applying to university and thinking about careers. Richard explained his motivation and ideas to the Y12-14 pupils, telling them about his own experiences of RSD, and university and career choices. Having ‘played it safe’ by opting for a Medicine degree, he discovered that it wasn’t for him and he switched to Finance & Business, ending up in the USA for a number of years. It was there that he realised that his American colleagues were no more able than his friends from RSD but they had more self-confidence and were more willing to take a risk. His idea is to help the RSD pupils of today to think about universities and courses in GB, Europe and North America, to think bigger and reach out and explore different opportunities – hence the name, the McCann Reach Bursary. Richard concluded that he hoped that pupils who studied and worked outside Northern Ireland would then one day return and encourage others to see how good they were. The Bursary scheme is open to any RSD Sixth Former who visits a university in GB, Europe or North America, with funding ranging from £200 to £2000. The focus is on encouraging RSD pupils to visit universities and courses they may not have considered before and to find out if it is for them or not. Year 14 pupils with university interviews will also be supported and there is additional support for pupils who receive Free School Meals or the Education Maintenance Allowance. We are really excited to be launching such a great Bursary project and are looking forward to the many stories which emerge over time, as RSD pupils explore the opportunities on offer. None of this would be possible without Richard’s generous support and thoughtful approach and we thank him on behalf of the entire RSD community. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flaunch-of-the-mccann-reach-bursary-scheme%2F&t=Launch%20of%20the%20McCann%20Reach%20Bursary%20Scheme) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Launch%20of%20the%20McCann%20Reach%20Bursary%20Scheme&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flaunch-of-the-mccann-reach-bursary-scheme%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers, Events, Featured, FPA, General News **Tags:** McCann Bursary --- ### [Christmas Story Competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-story-competition/) **Published:** December 25, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_3132-scaled.jpg) Thanks to all the Year 8 & 9 pupils who entered our Christmas stories, you provided hours of entertainment with your wonderful work! Special congratulations to our winners: In Year 8, 1st prize- Tsvetvan Bogoevski with ‘ The Biggest Christmas gift’ and 2nd Prize- Hannah Bursby with ‘ Jokull’s Christmas’ In Year 9, 1st prize Bobby Mann with ‘The Christmas Hound’. We look forward to reading more from all our budding authors in the future. *As a special treat, you can read ‘The Christmas Hound’ by Bobby Mann (Year 9) below. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.* ## The Christmas Hound Twas’ the night before Christmas, Every child was fast in bed, But among those sleeping children, Was a dog who simply couldn’t rest his head. He was extremely excited, More than you could possibly perceive, His favourite night of the year rolled around, It was Christmas Eve! His heart was racing like a flash, And his patience was incredibly small, But can you really blame the hound, It was his first Christmas after all! He waited and waited, And waited some more, He waited and waited, Until he got bored. He tossed and he turned, He tried counting sheep, But nothing worked, The poor pooch couldn’t fall asleep! When suddenly just then, There was a smash outside, He looked out the window, “It’s Santa!” the dog cried. Saint Nick’s sleigh had crashed, And his journey had been put to a halt, It was evident by the way Santa was yelling, It was the reindeer’s who were at fault. “You’re useless the lot of you!” Santa started to declare, “I should fire the lot of you on the spot! See if I would care!” Then the dog stepped outside, To see what the bother was about, “Santa what is the problem?” The hound began to shout. “My good man,” Santa started, “My reindeer have failed thee! Now with no mode of transport, All hope inside has left me!” The dog replied, “Oh Santa, Please don’t start to sob, As I will be your reindeer, I will do an excellent job!” Santa was over the moon, He thought it was his lucky day! And without saying a word, He attached the dog to his sleigh. But then the dog’s pride, Suddenly wasn’t as high, “But Santa what good is a reindeer, Whom simply cannot fly?” “Don’t worry my pup!” Santa assured, “For as long as you have Christmas spirit, You will fly just like a bird!” And wouldn’t you know it, The dog started to fly, He flew super-fast, And he flew super high! Santa said, “Get ready boy, Here is the next destination, 37 Toffee Street, Right by the train station.” They stopped at a house, To give presents to a boy named Thomas Lee. They both hoped on the roof, And they slide down the chimney. While the pooch was filling the stocking, Santa set the presents in one big dive, They contained a teddy, a toy, deodorant, And even a PlayStation 5! They had to deliver presents to many places, They hadn’t time to prance, They set of too many countries like, Germany, Belgium, and France, Poland, Ukraine, USA, England, Greenland, Netherlands, Iceland, and Scotland. Though while delivering presents in Brazil, They were spotted by a girl named Rose, But she didn’t panic or make a fuss, She simply patted the dog’s nose. Until finally the pair, Had completed their mission, They delivered the presents, And sent Santa’s worries into submission. “But Santa what if this was all just a dream?” The dog started to worry, Santa said “Then it will be a dream You won’t forget in a hurry!” So then in the morning, When the dog opened a present he found, A note that read “Happy holidays, The Christmas Hound!” - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-story-competition%2F&t=Christmas%20Story%20Competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Christmas%20Story%20Competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-story-competition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Hockey Review | December 2022](https://www.royaldungannon.com/hockey-review-december-2022/) **Published:** December 31, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ### Senior hockey The 1XI faced Grosvenor in the next round of the Senior Schools Cup and recorded a 7:1 win with goals from Molly Watt (3), Evie Girvan (3) and Erin Mathieson, this was a fantastic result and meant the girls progressed to the round of 16. In the McDowell cup, the 2XI faced a very strong Friends School Lisburn side and unfortunately lost 6:1 with the goal from Emma Reid. This meant the 2XI were now in the McDowell shield. ### Junior results The U14A team continued their Junior Schools Cup campaign in a competitive game against Methodist College Belfast. After a great team performance, the U14 team won 3:0 with 3 goals from Evie Girvan and progressed to the quarter finals of the cup! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhockey-review-december-2022%2F&t=Hockey%20Review%20%7C%20December%202022) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Hockey%20Review%20%7C%20December%202022&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhockey-review-december-2022%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Hockey Review | November 2022](https://www.royaldungannon.com/hockey-review-november-2022/) **Published:** November 30, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ### Senior hockey The 1XI began their Senior Schools Cup campaign against Victoria college Belfast. A 2:2 draw with goals from Erin Mathieson and Molly Watt led meant the game went to penalty runs. The RSD 1XI emerged victorious (3:2) on penalty runs, they then progressed to the next round of the cup, a fantastic achievement for the team! The 2XI also played their first game in the McDowell cup against Glenlola Collegiate, they won 4:0 and also progressed to the next round of the cup, a great performance! ### Junior hockey The U14A team played their first game in the Junior Schools Cup against Omagh Academy and won 2:0 with goals from Honor Davidson and Evie Girvan, this meant they progressed to the next round of the Junior Schools Cup, an amazing achievement! The U12s took part in their first tournament in November which took place at Cookstown High, they won 2 games, drew 2 and lost 1. There were goals scored by Amy Shaw, Rose Boyce and Isabelle McDonald. This is a great start for the U12s, well done to all! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhockey-review-november-2022%2F&t=Hockey%20Review%20%7C%20November%202022) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Hockey%20Review%20%7C%20November%202022&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhockey-review-november-2022%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [November 2022 | Rugby Report](https://www.royaldungannon.com/november-2022-rugby-report/) **Published:** November 30, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1-1-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1-1.png "1") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2-1-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2-1.png "2") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/3-1-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/3-1.png "3") - 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[ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [October 2022 | Rugby Report](https://www.royaldungannon.com/october-2022-rugby-report/) **Published:** October 31, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1.png "1") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2.png "2") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/3-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/3.png "3") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/4-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/4.png "4") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/5-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/5.png "5") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Foctober-2022-rugby-report%2F&t=October%202022%20%7C%20Rugby%20Report) - 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Bébhinn Elliott-Murphy was awarded the Foundation Scholarship Prize for the Best student in Business Management Level 1. Josh Frew was awarded the Acumen Resources Prize for the Best Reflection on the Placement Experience. Ellen Kirkland was awarded the Foundation Scholarship Prize for the Best Student in Economics Level 2. Lydia McAlister was awarded the Sir William Crawford Prize for the Best Graduate in Business Management following the examination Boards. 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The evening opened with the RSD Band, who played carols that the audience were encouraged to stand and sing for, before continuing the concert with ‘Joyous Yuletide’ and festive favourite ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’. The Junior Ensemble took the stage next and performed a rendition of ‘Little Drummer Boy’ with ukuleles and tin whistles, and then Rebecca Verner, a Year 14 pupil, sang a beautiful solo of ‘O Holy Night’, wowing the audience with her impressive vocal range. The Junior Choir performed two pieces: a more traditional piece called ‘The Colours Of Christmas’, and a medley of songs from ‘Muppet Christmas Carol’. The two songs were quite different in tone, with the former being more sombre and the latter a more cheerful tune, but the choir pulled off both styles really well and the audience enjoyed the whole performance. Actin Au and Isaac Leung (Y11) played a duet, ‘Where Are You Christmas’, with Actin on piano and Isaac on clarinet. Harold Ng (Year 13) helped the two out. Senior choir sang ‘Run To The Manger’, a gospel piece, and ‘Santa Claus Is Coming To Town’, the Christmas classic with a swing twist. The choir had lots of fun performing these and the audience could tell! The Senior Ensemble consisted of Mr Cuddy, who played piano, and Harry Hayes (Year 14), who played the flute. They played a piece called ‘Christmas Song’. This year a new ensemble was introduced, a smaller Sixth Form Choir composed of around 20 pupils. For their debut performance, they sang a rendition of ‘The Lighthouse Keeper’ by Sam Smith. Last, but certainly not least, Junior Drama performed an abridged version of Mary Poppins in 3 sections, with each section bringing a fresh cast of pupils to the stage as they portrayed the adventures of the Banks family, the titular Mary Poppins and the people they meet on their adventures. Over 40 pupils were on stage performing throughout the production, supported by teachers and Sixth Form pupils in the props, music, costumes and backstage departments. Everyone had worked really hard throughout the whole term to bring the performance together and the closing number ‘Let’s Go Fly A Kite’ was an uplifting way to end the evening. Thanks to everyone who took part in either the music or drama sections. Special thanks to Bradley Henderson for capturing the evening so beautifully – we hope you enjoy looking at these images as much as we do! 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"RSD Christmas Concert 2022-194") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2022/rsd-christmas-concert-2022-194/) [ ![RSD Christmas Concert 2022-201](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/RSD-Christmas-Concert-2022-201-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=177&ssl=1 "RSD Christmas Concert 2022-201") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2022/rsd-christmas-concert-2022-201/) [ ![RSD Christmas Concert 2022-113](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/RSD-Christmas-Concert-2022-113-1-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=177&ssl=1 "RSD Christmas Concert 2022-113") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-2022/rsd-christmas-concert-2022-113-2/) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-concert-2022%2F&t=Christmas%20Concert%202022) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Christmas%20Concert%202022&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-concert-2022%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Featured, General News, Music News **Tags:** drama --- ### [Celebrating Success | Juliana Hayes](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-juliana-hayes/) **Published:** January 26, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to our Year 11 pupil, Juliana Hayes, for her success in Athletics last season. **Content:** [ ![7CC489C6-9CE7-4BB9-9742-A8A5C5549D28_1_201_a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/7CC489C6-9CE7-4BB9-9742-A8A5C5549D28_1_201_a.png?w=444&h=446&ssl=1 "7CC489C6-9CE7-4BB9-9742-A8A5C5549D28_1_201_a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-juliana-hayes/7cc489c6-9ce7-4bb9-9742-a8a5c5549d28_1_201_a/) [ ![F7A8DF4F-3928-4565-98BE-974F0987B992_1_201_a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/F7A8DF4F-3928-4565-98BE-974F0987B992_1_201_a.png?w=628&h=446&ssl=1 "F7A8DF4F-3928-4565-98BE-974F0987B992_1_201_a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-juliana-hayes/f7a8df4f-3928-4565-98be-974f0987b992_1_201_a/) Congratulations to our Year 11 pupil, Juliana Hayes, for her success in Athletics last season. The Ulster Juvenile Star award is presented to boys and girls from each county based on athletic performances at provincial level across the board in cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field championships. Last term, Juliana was awarded with the award in the 12-15 age group having had a high level of success last year in multiple athletic events. Juliana was also nominated and short listed for the ABC council Junior Sports awards for Junior female of the year which recognises outstanding achievement at county/ regional level and above. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-juliana-hayes%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Juliana%20Hayes) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Juliana%20Hayes&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-juliana-hayes%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Celebrating Success --- ### [Sporting Achievements - Winter 2022](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sporting-achievements-winter-2022/) **Published:** January 25, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to all of our year 8-10 students who were recently acknowledged for their Sporting Achievements in the Winter 2022 term. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_3352.png) 25Hockey Evie Agnew (Under 12 XI Player of the Term), Abigail Stockdale (Under 12 XI Most Improved Player of the Term) Carla McCammon (Under 13 XI Player of the Term), Carla Smith (Under 13 XI Most Improved Player of the Term) Evie Girvan (Under 14 XI Player of the Term), Megan Chambers (Under 14 XI Most Improved Player of the Term) ### Rugby Logan Dougherty (Under 12 XV Player of the Term), Cauan Robe (Under 12 XV Most Improved Player of the Term) Adam Nixon (Under 13 XV Player of the Term), Bjanas Kasperiunas (Under 13 XV Most Improved Player of the Term) Harry Mills (Under 14 XV Player of the Term), Angus Lam (Under 14 XV Most Improved Player of the Term) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsporting-achievements-winter-2022%2F&t=Sporting%20Achievements%20%E2%80%93%20Winter%202022) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sporting%20Achievements%20%E2%80%93%20Winter%202022&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsporting-achievements-winter-2022%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News --- ### [December Honours List](https://www.royaldungannon.com/december-honours-list/) **Published:** January 24, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to all of our students who received major honours, minor honours or honourable mentions for their services to Drama at the end of last term. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_3412.png) Congratulations to all of our students who received major honours, minor honours or honourable mentions for their services to Drama at the end of last term. ## Major Honours - Siena Fenton Year 14 New - Rebekah Needham Year 14 New - Alex Talbot Year 14 New ## Minor Honours - Ben Cooper Year 13 New - Beth Emerson Year 14 New - Vilius Slajus Year 14 New - Joe Thompson Year 14 New - Joshua Thompson Year 14 New - Jessica Wylie Year 14 New - Grace Wylie Year 13 New ## Honourable Mention - Nicholas Carson Year 13 New - Jayne Courtney Year 13 New - Jamie Creaney Year 11 New - Genna Gilpin Year 13 New - Sophie-Jean Knox Year 13 New - Reese McCaughey Year 13 New - Daniel McClean Year 13 New - Chloe McCollum Year 13 New - Katelyn Wylie Year 13 New ## Marjorie Gilpin Award - Siena Fenton Year 14 - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdecember-honours-list%2F&t=December%20Honours%20List) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=December%20Honours%20List&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdecember-honours-list%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** drama --- ### [Thanks for supporting our Christmas Food Hampers](https://www.royaldungannon.com/thanks-for-supporting-our-christmas-food-hampers/) **Published:** January 15, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Thanks to all of our students who brought in food and other items for our Christmas Appeal. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/thumbnail_IMG_7244.jpeg) Thanks to all of our students who brought in food and other items for our Christmas Appeal. A special well done to 8Q who brought in the most items this term for the food hampers. They had almost 100 items collected which is an amazing effort! Great work! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthanks-for-supporting-our-christmas-food-hampers%2F&t=Thanks%20for%20supporting%20our%20Christmas%20Food%20Hampers) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Thanks%20for%20supporting%20our%20Christmas%20Food%20Hampers&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthanks-for-supporting-our-christmas-food-hampers%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Year 8 --- ### [Junior SU Christmas Party](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-christmas-party/) **Published:** January 14, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** At the end of last term, our Junior SU members finished the term with a special Christmas Party **Content:** [ ![692d7733-16a8-42cf-9d03-f80f03fce456](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/692d7733-16a8-42cf-9d03-f80f03fce456.png?w=502&h=377&ssl=1 "692d7733-16a8-42cf-9d03-f80f03fce456") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-christmas-party/692d7733-16a8-42cf-9d03-f80f03fce456/) [ ![37039dcd-47cd-4d42-8cb0-53c20e55fc3c](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/37039dcd-47cd-4d42-8cb0-53c20e55fc3c.png?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "37039dcd-47cd-4d42-8cb0-53c20e55fc3c") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-christmas-party/37039dcd-47cd-4d42-8cb0-53c20e55fc3c/) [ ![e5083f55-267b-4b64-9aeb-8b6b9f0bc3f4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/e5083f55-267b-4b64-9aeb-8b6b9f0bc3f4.png?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "e5083f55-267b-4b64-9aeb-8b6b9f0bc3f4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-christmas-party/e5083f55-267b-4b64-9aeb-8b6b9f0bc3f4/) [ ![eaa622ca-cd67-4b48-8980-375c771e3d42](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/eaa622ca-cd67-4b48-8980-375c771e3d42.png?w=675&h=900&ssl=1 "eaa622ca-cd67-4b48-8980-375c771e3d42") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-christmas-party/eaa622ca-cd67-4b48-8980-375c771e3d42/) [ ![IMG_0074](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0074.png?w=397&h=298&ssl=1 "IMG_0074") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-christmas-party/img_0074/) [ ![IMG_0075](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0075.png?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "IMG_0075") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-christmas-party/img_0075-2/) [ ![IMG_0076](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0076.png?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "IMG_0076") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-christmas-party/img_0076/) [ ![IMG_0077](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0077.png?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_0077") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-christmas-party/img_0077/) [ ![IMG_0078](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0078.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0078") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-christmas-party/img_0078-2/) [ ![IMG_0080](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0080.png?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_0080") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-su-christmas-party/img_0080/) At the end of last term, our Junior SU members finished the term with a special Christmas Party! They had a great time with pizza, treats and games – everyone had a ball. Thanks to the Dome Pizzeria for providing the pizza for our party, it was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjunior-su-christmas-party%2F&t=Junior%20SU%20Christmas%20Party) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Junior%20SU%20Christmas%20Party&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjunior-su-christmas-party%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, General News, Key Stage 3 **Tags:** Scripture Union --- ### [Gingerbread Inter-House Competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gingerbread-inter-house-competition/) **Published:** January 13, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to all those who took part in the inter-house gingerbread house competition at the end of last term **Content:** [ ![Senior winner](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Senior-winner.png?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "Senior winner") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gingerbread-inter-house-competition/senior-winner/) Senior winner [ ![Intermediate Winner](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Intermediate-winner.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "Intermediate winner") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gingerbread-inter-house-competition/intermediate-winner/) Intermediate Winner [ ![Junior Winner](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Junior-winner.png?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "Junior winner") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gingerbread-inter-house-competition/junior-winner/) Junior Winner [ ![IMG_0202](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0202.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0202") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gingerbread-inter-house-competition/img_0202/) [ ![IMG_0205](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0205.png?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_0205") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gingerbread-inter-house-competition/img_0205/) [ ![IMG_0206](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0206.png?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_0206") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gingerbread-inter-house-competition/img_0206/) [ ![IMG_0208](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0208.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0208") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gingerbread-inter-house-competition/img_0208/) [ ![IMG_0209](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0209.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0209") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gingerbread-inter-house-competition/img_0209/) [ ![IMG_0210](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0210.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0210") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gingerbread-inter-house-competition/img_0210/) Congratulations to all those who took part in the inter-house gingerbread house competition at the end of last term – it made the FT department look even more festive! Special congratulations to our winners: **Senior Winner**: Mountjoy/Ranfurley- Louisa Gilpin, Jessica Wylie, Siena Fenton **Intermediate Winner**: Nicholson/Dungannon- Leah Brodison, Keeley Burrows **Junior Winner**: Mountjoy/Ranfurley- Phoebe Kells, Sheelyn Gallagher, Kornelia Strzelazy We were so impressed by all the effort that went into the entries, thank you to everyone who took part. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgingerbread-inter-house-competition%2F&t=Gingerbread%20Inter-House%20Competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Gingerbread%20Inter-House%20Competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgingerbread-inter-house-competition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, House News --- ### [Welcoming our new Dilworth Tutors!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/welcoming-our-new-dilworth-tutors/) **Published:** January 12, 2023 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** On Friday, we had the opportunity to formally welcome our new Dilworth Tutors **Content:** [ ![IMG_4451 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_4451-2.png?w=502&h=377&ssl=1 "IMG_4451 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/welcoming-our-new-dilworth-tutors/img_4451-2/) [ ![IMG_3357](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_3357.png?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "IMG_3357") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/welcoming-our-new-dilworth-tutors/img_3357/) [ ![IMG_3365](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_3365.png?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "IMG_3365") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/welcoming-our-new-dilworth-tutors/img_3365/) On Friday, we had the opportunity to formally welcome our new Dilworth Tutors: Sione Tuúngafasi, Nigel Mataia and Oliver Dunwoodie. We are thrilled to have the boys here to help in boarding, the classroom and around school. We look forward to getting to know them over the next year and hope they will enjoy every minute of their time at RSD (even if they are finding our Northern Irish weather a bit chilly). - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwelcoming-our-new-dilworth-tutors%2F&t=Welcoming%20our%20new%20Dilworth%20Tutors%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Welcoming%20our%20new%20Dilworth%20Tutors%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwelcoming-our-new-dilworth-tutors%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** dilworth --- ### [Christmas Card Competition Winners](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-card-competition-winners/) **Published:** December 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Wow! Thanks to all of our Christmas Card Competition entrants... **Content:** <https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/White-Red-Green-Animated-Merry-Christmas-Greeting-Postcard-Video.mp4> Wow! Thanks to all of our Christmas Card Competition entrants. As you can see from the video above, we had so many wonderful entries to choose from. Special congratulation to our winners, Kylie Cheung (Year 10) and Sheelyn Gallagher (Year 9). - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-card-competition-winners%2F&t=Christmas%20Card%20Competition%20Winners) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Christmas%20Card%20Competition%20Winners&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-card-competition-winners%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, Featured, General News --- ### [Food Bank Appeal with Lenity NI](https://www.royaldungannon.com/food-bank-appeal-with-lenity-ni/) **Published:** December 1, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![LENITY FOODBANK](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/LENITY-FOODBANK.png?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "LENITY FOODBANK") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/food-bank-appeal-with-lenity-ni/lenity-foodbank/) [ ![IMG_0604 (1)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0604-1-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_0604 (1)") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/food-bank-appeal-with-lenity-ni/img_0604-1/) Mrs Christine Kelly from Lenity NI came to speak to pupils in assembly this morning about bringing in items for the food banks and how we can best help those who are struggling this Christmas time. RSD plan to split all donations between Lenity NI and the Vineyard Church Dungannon. The deadline date for bringing in donations has been extended until Friday 2nd December so gather up a few items and let’s see how much we can do when we all work together! Our thanks to Christine and to Laura and Heidi who spoke on behalf of the Charities Committee. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffood-bank-appeal-with-lenity-ni%2F&t=Food%20Bank%20Appeal%20with%20Lenity%20NI) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Food%20Bank%20Appeal%20with%20Lenity%20NI&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffood-bank-appeal-with-lenity-ni%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Well done to our Year 8 Quiz Teams!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/well-done-to-our-year-8-quiz-teams/) **Published:** December 22, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** On Friday 16th December, three teams of keen quizzers from Year 8 attended St. Patrick’s College for a Year 8 Area Learning Community quiz. **Content:** [ ![IMG_3804](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_3804-scaled.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_3804") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/well-done-to-our-year-8-quiz-teams/img_3804/) [ ![IMG_3805](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_3805-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_3805") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/well-done-to-our-year-8-quiz-teams/img_3805/) [ ![IMG_3806](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_3806-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_3806") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/well-done-to-our-year-8-quiz-teams/img_3806/) On Friday 16th December, three teams of keen quizzers from Year 8 attended St. Patrick’s College for a Year 8 Area Learning Community quiz. They were competing against teams from St. Patrick’s College, St. Patrick’s Academy and St. Joseph’s Donaghmore. The RSD teams were as follows: Team 1: Connie Dodds, Logan Dougherty, Faith Lappin, Dillon Strain Team 2: Kenzie McLoughlin, William Rainey, Andrew Jenkins, Jake Davidson Team 3: Andrea Agnew, Isabelle McDonald, Daniel Peters, Seth Proudfoot In a very competitive quiz, RSD Team 1 finished as runners-up, being pipped at the post by a point by the winning team from St. Patrick’s Academy. We’d like to thank the staff at St. Patrick’s College who organised this excellent event. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwell-done-to-our-year-8-quiz-teams%2F&t=Well%20done%20to%20our%20Year%208%20Quiz%20Teams%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Well%20done%20to%20our%20Year%208%20Quiz%20Teams%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwell-done-to-our-year-8-quiz-teams%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Year 8 --- ### [Christmas Dinner and a Show!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-and-a-show/) **Published:** December 21, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![7d1ef199-a9c0-48fc-9c01-23b75631dfb8](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/7d1ef199-a9c0-48fc-9c01-23b75631dfb8.jpg?w=397&h=298&ssl=1 "7d1ef199-a9c0-48fc-9c01-23b75631dfb8") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-and-a-show/7d1ef199-a9c0-48fc-9c01-23b75631dfb8/) [ 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"thumbnail_IMG_7108") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-and-a-show/thumbnail_img_7108/) [ ![thumbnail_IMG_7110](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/thumbnail_IMG_7110.jpeg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_7110") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-and-a-show/thumbnail_img_7110/) [ ![thumbnail_IMG_7112](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/thumbnail_IMG_7112.jpeg?w=234&h=313&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_7112") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-and-a-show/thumbnail_img_7112/) [ ![thumbnail_IMG_7117](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/thumbnail_IMG_7117.jpeg?w=686&h=515&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_7117") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-and-a-show/thumbnail_img_7117/) [ ![thumbnail_IMG_7122](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/thumbnail_IMG_7122.jpeg?w=386&h=515&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_7122") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-and-a-show/thumbnail_img_7122/) [ ![thumbnail_IMG_7128](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/thumbnail_IMG_7128.jpeg?w=675&h=900&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_7128") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-and-a-show/thumbnail_img_7128/) [ ![thumbnail_IMG_7129](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/thumbnail_IMG_7129.jpeg?w=397&h=298&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_7129") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-and-a-show/thumbnail_img_7129/) [ ![thumbnail_IMG_7130](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/thumbnail_IMG_7130.jpeg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_7130") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-and-a-show/thumbnail_img_7130/) [ ![thumbnail_IMG_7139](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/thumbnail_IMG_7139.jpeg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_7139") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-and-a-show/thumbnail_img_7139/) [ ![thumbnail_IMG_7145](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/thumbnail_IMG_7145.jpeg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_7145") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-and-a-show/thumbnail_img_7145/) [ ![thumbnail_IMG_7146](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/thumbnail_IMG_7146.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_7146") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-and-a-show/thumbnail_img_7146/) [ ![thumbnail_IMG_7154](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/thumbnail_IMG_7154.jpeg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_7154") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-and-a-show/thumbnail_img_7154/) [ ![thumbnail_IMG_7166](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/thumbnail_IMG_7166.jpeg?w=1076&h=807&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_7166") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-and-a-show/thumbnail_img_7166/) It was lovely to come together and celebrate Christmas with our RSD family before the Christmas holidays. Thanks to all the kitchen staff for preparing our food and to Mr Ritchie’s team of servers who made the whole process run so smoothly. Special thanks to our Charities Committee who organised a fabulous event for us to enjoy, raising money for the ‘Make a Wish foundation’ and gave us a good laugh at the end of a busy term! Merry Christmas everyone! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-dinner-and-a-show%2F&t=Christmas%20Dinner%20and%20a%20Show%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Christmas%20Dinner%20and%20a%20Show%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-dinner-and-a-show%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [The Mystery of the Christmas Star](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-mystery-of-the-christmas-star/) **Published:** December 20, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Year 12 Journeyed back over 2000 years to Bethlehem (in Armagh Planetarium Dome Theatre) **Content:** [ ![7](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/7.jpg?w=760&h=342&ssl=1 "7") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-mystery-of-the-christmas-star/7-7/) [ ![4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/4.jpg?w=154&h=342&ssl=1 "4") 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"15") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-mystery-of-the-christmas-star/15-2/) [ ![c](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c.jpg?w=331&h=248&ssl=1 "c") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-mystery-of-the-christmas-star/c/) [ ![6](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/6.jpg?w=551&h=248&ssl=1 "6") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-mystery-of-the-christmas-star/6-10/) [ ![k](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/k.jpg?w=186&h=248&ssl=1 "k") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-mystery-of-the-christmas-star/k/) [ ![3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/3.jpg?w=1076&h=485&ssl=1 "3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-mystery-of-the-christmas-star/3-19/) [ ![d](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/d.jpg?w=199&h=265&ssl=1 "d") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-mystery-of-the-christmas-star/d/) [ 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](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-mystery-of-the-christmas-star/o/) Year 12 Journeyed back over 2000 years to Bethlehem (in Armagh Planetarium Dome Theatre) seeking to discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. They explored the ideas of comets, meteorites, conjunctions and eclipses to define the star that led the wise men to Bethlehem (and ticked off a bit of the GCSE list!). They also attended a show explaining one theory, the famous Big Bang, for the formation of the Universe and the proposed methodology from protons to the Universe and all it contains, launched their own crafts in ’The Mars Landing’ and had a tour of the planetarium. **Key thought for the day – ‘There’s a little bit of stardust in us all!’** - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-mystery-of-the-christmas-star%2F&t=The%20Mystery%20of%20the%20Christmas%20Star) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=The%20Mystery%20of%20the%20Christmas%20Star&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-mystery-of-the-christmas-star%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Physics, Science, Year 12 --- ### [Trip to the Stranmillis Panto](https://www.royaldungannon.com/trip-to-the-stranmillis-panto/) **Published:** December 19, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** At the beginning of December, the R.E sixth form pupils (along with a few friends) headed down to Stranmillis College, Belfast **Content:** [ ![thumbnail_IMG_7015](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/thumbnail_IMG_7015.jpeg?w=397&h=298&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_7015") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/trip-to-the-stranmillis-panto/thumbnail_img_7015/) [ ![thumbnail_IMG_7010](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/thumbnail_IMG_7010.jpeg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_7010") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/trip-to-the-stranmillis-panto/thumbnail_img_7010/) [ ![thumbnail_IMG_7012](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/thumbnail_IMG_7012.jpeg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_7012") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/trip-to-the-stranmillis-panto/thumbnail_img_7012/) [ ![thumbnail_IMG_7017](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/thumbnail_IMG_7017.jpeg?w=675&h=900&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_7017") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/trip-to-the-stranmillis-panto/thumbnail_img_7017/) At the beginning of December, the R.E sixth form pupils (along with a few friends) headed down to Stranmillis College, Belfast to watch the pantomime ‘Oz’. Once again, the production did not disappoint – filled with corny jokes and Belfast banter – everyone was in stitches as the mayhem unfolded. We were particularly delighted (and very proud) to support past pupil Lauren Boyd in her role as Director. What a superb job she did! It was great to see other past pupils involved too. Chloe Kelly who performed beautifully in the orchestra and Kristyn Cuddy who was backstage in hair and make-up making sure all cast looked the part. What a fab show! We will be back…oh yes, we will! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftrip-to-the-stranmillis-panto%2F&t=Trip%20to%20the%20Stranmillis%20Panto) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Trip%20to%20the%20Stranmillis%20Panto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftrip-to-the-stranmillis-panto%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, RE, Sixth Form --- ### [Celebrating Success | Chloe Ewart](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-chloe-ewart-2/) **Published:** December 17, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Last weekend, Chloe entered the Ards Xmas Meet **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Image-7-scaled.jpeg) Last weekend, Chloe entered the Ards Xmas Meet. She entered the 200 Individual Medley, in order to record her first official time as she has never swam this event before. Originally, she entered with one goal in mind – to finish the race and not get disqualified. However, not only did she finish her race, but she placed 3rd securing another bronze medal! Congratulations to Chloe for recording a brilliant time of 3.18.70, and qualifying for the Swim Ulster Open Long Course Meet in January. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-chloe-ewart-2%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Chloe%20Ewart) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Chloe%20Ewart&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-chloe-ewart-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News, Year 8 **Tags:** Celebrating Success, Swimming --- ### [Year 12 Study Skills](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-12-study-skills/) **Published:** December 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Year 12 really enjoyed the Study Skills Session taken by Paul at LearnSpark **Content:** [ ![5 (1)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/5-1-scaled.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "5 (1)") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-12-study-skills/5-1/) [ ![4 (1)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/4-1-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "4 (1)") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-12-study-skills/4-1/) [ ![3 (1)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/3-1-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "3 (1)") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-12-study-skills/3-1/) [ ![2 (1)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2-1-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "2 (1)") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-12-study-skills/2-1/) [ ![1 (1)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/1-1-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "1 (1)") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-12-study-skills/1-1/) Year 12 really enjoyed the Study Skills Session taken by Paul at LearnSpark. His course helped motivate pupils, reinforce time efficient revision skills and increased awareness of the need for planning study sessions week to week. Pupils were encouraged to take responsibility for time management and allow time for both study and play….there is more than enough for both. There was some really positive feedback from pupils and we hope they are leaving today to really get stuck into mock exam preparations. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-12-study-skills%2F&t=Year%2012%20Study%20Skills) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2012%20Study%20Skills&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-12-study-skills%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News, Year 12 --- ### [First Junior Debate for the Year!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/first-junior-debate-for-the-year/) **Published:** December 15, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Our Junior Debaters have had their first opportunity to take to the podium with the motion: **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/20221111_130726-scaled.jpg)Our Junior Debaters have had their first opportunity to take to the podium with the motion: ‘This house believes that a general election should be held in NI to restore Stormont”. Each junior was paired with a senior to assist their first experience of debating in school. The debate was chaired by Taylor Hyham-Neagle, with Ema Laurynaityte arguing the proposition against Amelia Cybulski as opposition. The timekeeper was Tsvetan Bogoevski. After a very successful debate, the future of the RSD debating society is bright! Well done everyone! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffirst-junior-debate-for-the-year%2F&t=First%20Junior%20Debate%20for%20the%20Year%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=First%20Junior%20Debate%20for%20the%20Year%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffirst-junior-debate-for-the-year%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 3 **Tags:** Debating --- ### [Support our Young Enterprise Teams!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/support-our-young-enterprise-teams/) **Published:** December 14, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** On Wednesday 7th December, Year 13 pupils attended the Young Enterprise Big Market in St George's Market, Belfast **Content:** [ ![Image (1)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Image-1-scaled.jpeg?w=503&h=378&ssl=1 "Image (1)") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/support-our-young-enterprise-teams/image-1-6/) [ ![Image (6)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Image-6-scaled.jpeg?w=503&h=377&ssl=1 "Image (6)") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/support-our-young-enterprise-teams/image-6-2/) [ ![Image (5)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Image-5-scaled.jpeg?w=569&h=759&ssl=1 "Image (5)") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/support-our-young-enterprise-teams/image-5-2/) [ ![Image (4)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Image-4.jpeg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "Image (4)") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/support-our-young-enterprise-teams/image-4-3/) [ ![Image (3)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Image-3-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "Image (3)") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/support-our-young-enterprise-teams/image-3-3/) [ ![Image (2)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Image-2-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "Image (2)") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/support-our-young-enterprise-teams/image-2-4/) On Wednesday 7th December, Year 13 pupils attended the Young Enterprise Big Market in St George’s Market, Belfast. Team members of Enlighten, Body & Soul, Claws4aCause and Hammered by Heart represented RSD in promoting and selling their products. With lots of competition (over 60 other stalls), the pupils were successful in making profit and pitching their company to judges from AllState NI, EY UK & Ireland, Ulster University & Belfast City Council. You may have even spotted some of our pupils in the news coverage by BBC. If you wish to support these pupils, you can follow or place an order on their Instagram accounts, listed below. Some products will also be available in the coming months within school and at the Christmas Concert on Monday 12th December. Body & Soul pamper boxes – [www.instagram.com/body.andsoul2022](http://www.instagram.com/body.andsoul2022) Enlighten candles – [www.instagram.com/enlighten.ye](http://www.instagram.com/enlighten.ye) Hammered by Heart personalised necklaces – [www.instagram.com/hammeredbyheart](http://www.instagram.com/hammeredbyheart) Claws4aCause claw clips and bracelets – [www.instagram.com/claws4acause](http://www.instagram.com/claws4acause) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsupport-our-young-enterprise-teams%2F&t=Support%20our%20Young%20Enterprise%20Teams%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Support%20our%20Young%20Enterprise%20Teams%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsupport-our-young-enterprise-teams%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News, Sixth Form **Tags:** Young Enterprise --- ### [Y13 Learn Spark Event](https://www.royaldungannon.com/y13-learn-spark-event/) **Published:** December 13, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** On 29th November, all Y13 pupils attended an event coordinated by Paul Gray from Learn Spark. **Content:** [ ![IMG_0659](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_0659-scaled.jpeg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_0659") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/y13-learn-spark-event/img_0659/) [ ![IMG_0656](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_0656-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0656") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/y13-learn-spark-event/img_0656-2/) [ ![IMG_0651](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_0651-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_0651") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/y13-learn-spark-event/img_0651/) [ ![IMG_0649](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_0649-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0649") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/y13-learn-spark-event/img_0649-2/) [ ![IMG_0648](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_0648-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0648") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/y13-learn-spark-event/img_0648-2/) [ ![IMG_0647](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_0647-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0647") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/y13-learn-spark-event/img_0647/) [ ![IMG_0645](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_0645-scaled.jpeg?w=266&h=200&ssl=1 "IMG_0645") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/y13-learn-spark-event/img_0645/) [ ![IMG_0644](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_0644-scaled.jpeg?w=266&h=200&ssl=1 "IMG_0644") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/y13-learn-spark-event/img_0644-2/) [ ![IMG_0643](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_0643-scaled.jpeg?w=266&h=200&ssl=1 "IMG_0643") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/y13-learn-spark-event/img_0643/) [ ![IMG_0660](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_0660-scaled.jpeg?w=266&h=200&ssl=1 "IMG_0660") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/y13-learn-spark-event/img_0660/) On 29th November, all Y13 pupils attended an event coordinated by Paul Gray from Learn Spark. Paul gave us hints and tips about how best to prepare for AS exams including revision timetables and practical advice about rest and diet. He also showcased a variety of very effective revision methods and pupils tried these methods out to see how useful they are. Hopefully this information will be helpful as Y13 prepare for their exams in January. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fy13-learn-spark-event%2F&t=Y13%20Learn%20Spark%20Event) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Y13%20Learn%20Spark%20Event&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fy13-learn-spark-event%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News, Sixth Form --- ### [Celebrating Success | Katelyn Millar](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-katelyn-millar/) **Published:** December 12, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/thumbnail_20221123_130017.jpeg) On Thursday 17th November, Katelyn Millar (Year 13) competed in the Dungannon Regional Heat of the Soroptimist Girls public speaking competition. The topic that she chose was “Worsening mental health: is this the new epidemic?”. Katelyn spoke very well and was able to engage her audience as her speech was incredibly well prepared and practised. Well done Katelyn! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-katelyn-millar%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Katelyn%20Millar) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Katelyn%20Millar&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-katelyn-millar%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Celebrating Success, Public Speaking --- ### [Celebrating Success | Lucy Orr](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-lucy-orr/) **Published:** December 11, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to our Year 9 pupil Lucy Orr **Content:** [ ![20221207_135303](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/20221207_135303-scaled.jpg?w=404&h=896&ssl=1 "20221207_135303") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-lucy-orr/20221207_135303/) [ ![FB_IMG_1670497286676](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/FB_IMG_1670497286676.jpg?w=668&h=446&ssl=1 "FB_IMG_1670497286676") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-lucy-orr/fb_img_1670497286676/) [ ![FB_IMG_1670497290575](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/FB_IMG_1670497290575.jpg?w=668&h=446&ssl=1 "FB_IMG_1670497290575") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-lucy-orr/fb_img_1670497290575/) Congratulations to our Year 9 pupil Lucy Orr. After six weeks of competition with over 100 competitors in each class, Lucy and her pony, Jazzy Susie, won the 85cm and the 1m classes in the TRI EQUESTRIAN INTERSCHOOLS Show Jumping Competition. Well done Lucy, what an achievement! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-lucy-orr%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Lucy%20Orr) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Lucy%20Orr&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-lucy-orr%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 3, Sports News, Year 9 **Tags:** Celebrating Success, Show Jumping, Showjumping --- ### [Recognising our NLC Competitors](https://www.royaldungannon.com/recognising-our-nlc-competitors/) **Published:** December 10, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** All Y10 RSD French and Spanish pupils recently took part in a National Language Competition **Content:** [ ![img_2750.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/img_2750-scaled.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "img_2750.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_2750-jpg/) [ ![img_2742.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/img_2742-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "img_2742.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_2742-jpg/) [ ![img_2746.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/img_2746-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "img_2746.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_2746-jpg/) All Y10 RSD French and Spanish pupils recently took part in a National Language Competition. This was organised by GCHQ (Government Communications Headquarters) who are one of the three UK Intelligence and Security Agencies, along with MI5 and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6). This was an online competition in which teams made up of 4 pupils had to solve language-based puzzles and crack codes to score points whilst competing against schools across Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales to get to the top of the leader board. All RSD pupils participated well and enjoyed the challenge of this competition especially as some of the tasks were quite difficult and required a lot of teamwork! Although we weren’t placed first overall, RSD pupils did well and scored lots of points. The RSD winners were as follows: - 1st: Team lively gifted heron with 2370 points: Nisha Chung, Kylie Leung, Minnie Yu & Charlene Liu - 2nd: Team careful outstanding crane with 2055 points: Sarah Da Costa, Jemimah Anderson, Chloe Ewing & Charlotte Kennedy - 3rd: Team colourful splendid dolphin with 1560 points: Chloe Rainey, Evie Wilson, Tanya Stoyanova & Desislava Turitsova Well done to all Year 10 pupils for taking part and trying hard! You should be very proud of yourselves. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frecognising-our-nlc-competitors%2F&t=Recognising%20our%20NLC%20Competitors) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Recognising%20our%20NLC%20Competitors&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frecognising-our-nlc-competitors%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** French, General News, Key Stage 3, Spanish, Year 10 --- ### [Dietician visits our Year 12 Health & Social Care Class](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dietician-visits-our-year-12-health-social-care-class/) **Published:** December 9, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Mrs Simpson’s Year 12 Health & Social Care class really enjoyed a live zoom with Esther Grieve, a Paediatric Dietitian from the Belfast Trust **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Image.jpeg) Mrs Simpson’s Year 12 Health & Social Care class really enjoyed a live zoom with Esther Grieve, a Paediatric Dietician from the Belfast Trust. The class had a very insightful presentation about life as Dietician, particularly their role in helping children who have Cystic Fibrosis. This was very helpful as the class prepare for their task ahead which focuses on Cystic Fibrosis. We all really appreciated Esther taking time out of her busy day to talk to our students – they learned so much! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdietician-visits-our-year-12-health-social-care-class%2F&t=Dietician%20visits%20our%20Year%2012%20Health%20%26%20Social%20Care%20Class) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Dietician%20visits%20our%20Year%2012%20Health%20%26%20Social%20Care%20Class&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdietician-visits-our-year-12-health-social-care-class%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Health & Social Care, Key Stage 4, Year 12 --- ### [Celebrating Success | Beth Robinson and Evie Girvan](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-beth-emerson-and-evie-girvan/) **Published:** December 8, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Last weekend, Evie Girvan and Beth Robinson represented Portadown hockey club in the All Ireland Hockey championship **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/download.png) Last weekend, Evie Girvan and Beth Robinson represented Portadown hockey club in the All Ireland Hockey championship. The girls, along with their team, are now Junior All Ireland Champions and have thus qualified for the Junior European Hockey League in April 2023. This is a huge achievement for the girls and we wish them all the very best in their preparations for this competition! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-beth-emerson-and-evie-girvan%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Beth%20Robinson%20and%20Evie%20Girvan) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Beth%20Robinson%20and%20Evie%20Girvan&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-beth-emerson-and-evie-girvan%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sports News **Tags:** Celebrating Success, Hockey --- ### [Hockey Review | October 2022](https://www.royaldungannon.com/hockey-review-october-2022/) **Published:** October 31, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ### **Senior hockey** On 1st October the 1XI played Coleraine in their final super league game and unfortunately lost 4:2 with Lucy Redmond and Carly Robinson scoring. They also played Wellington college and won 6:1 with goals being scored by Lucy Redmond, Leah Black (3), Nicci Montgomery and Erin Mathieson and Omagh Academy, winning 4:3 with goals from Lucy Redmond, Hannah Herron, Molly Watt and Clara Finlay. The 1XI’s final game in October was a win against Cookstown high school. The 2XI won 6:0 vs Wellington college with goals from Emma Reid(2), Evie Bradley, Erin Mathieson, Elena Wallace and Jess Burrows. They also won against Cookstown High School. ### **Junior Hockey** At the start of October fixtures were against Grosvenor Grammar. The U14A team won 6:0 with goals from Evie Girvan (3), Honor Davidson, Erin May McCreedy and Abi Neill. The U14B team won 2:0 with both goals from Lucy Knox and the U13s won 1:0 with the goal from Janelle Willis. The next games were played against Killicomaine JHS. The U14A lost 1:0 and the U14B drew 0:0. The U13A team lost and the U13B team won 3:0 with goals being scored by Lucy Morrow (2) and Zara Martin. The junior teams then faced Clounagh JHS and the U14A team won 1:0, goal scored by Evie Girvan and the U13A team lost. The final fixture of October was against Cookstown High School and the U14A won. These are excellent results from the juniors! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhockey-review-october-2022%2F&t=Hockey%20Review%20%7C%20October%202022) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Hockey%20Review%20%7C%20October%202022&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhockey-review-october-2022%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Hockey Review | September 2022](https://www.royaldungannon.com/hockey-review-september-2022/) **Published:** September 30, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ### **Senior hockey** The 1XI hockey squad started the season off on 7th September with a friendly against Wallace High School, winning 1:0. They then went into the tier A group stages of the Ulster super league facing a very tough group of Royal School Armagh, Banbridge Academy and Coleraine Grammar school. In September, after two very tough games the team unfortunately lost to Royal School Armagh with Zoe Gibson and Molly Watt scoring goals and Banbridge Academy with a goal from Hannah Herron. The 2XI hockey team started their season with a 1:1 draw against Wallace High School but unfortunately lost to tough opponents Royal School Armagh and Banbridge Academy. The 3XI faced a very strong Royal School Armagh team and unfortunately lost. Lily Gallagher and Molly Watt were selected for the Ulster U18 training squad which is a fantastic achievement for the girls! Molly Watt was also selected for the U18 inter pro squad in their first game against Connacht where they won 6:0. ### **Junior Hockey** The junior teams played their first matches of the season playing Royal School Armagh and Banbridge academy Evie Girvan was selected for the Ulster U16 training squad and also played in their first U16 inter pro game against Connacht where they won 5:0. Congratulations Evie! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhockey-review-september-2022%2F&t=Hockey%20Review%20%7C%20September%202022) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Hockey%20Review%20%7C%20September%202022&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhockey-review-september-2022%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Celebrating Success | Chloe Ewart](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-chloe-ewart/) **Published:** December 7, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Last weekend, Chloe Ewart (Year 8) had a busy weekend of swimming, competition in two competitions back to back. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_0246-scaled.jpg) Last weekend, Chloe Ewart (Year 8) had a busy weekend of swimming, competition in two competitions back to back. On Saturday, she competed in the Arthur McDonald Gala making four finals and securing bronze place in both her back and free style events. On Sunday, she competed again in the Swim Ulster Future Challenger Series, Meet 2, Region 2 and placed first in her 50m butterfly and 50m back with a third place in her 50 m breast stroke. Well done, Chloe! We wish you every success in future competitions and events. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-chloe-ewart%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Chloe%20Ewart) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Chloe%20Ewart&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-chloe-ewart%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sports News **Tags:** Celebrating Success, Swimming --- ### [A busy day for the Charities Committee](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-busy-term-for-the-charities-committee/) **Published:** November 30, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![IMG_0599](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0599.png?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_0599") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-busy-term-for-the-charities-committee/img_0599/) [ ![IMG_0597](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0597.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0597") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-busy-term-for-the-charities-committee/img_0597/) [ ![IMG_0595](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0595.png?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_0595") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-busy-term-for-the-charities-committee/img_0595/) [ ![IMG_0588](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0588.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0588") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-busy-term-for-the-charities-committee/img_0588/) [ ![IMG_0582](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0582.png?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_0582") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-busy-term-for-the-charities-committee/img_0582/) [ ![IMG_0578](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0578.png?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_0578") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-busy-term-for-the-charities-committee/img_0578/) [ ![IMG_0560](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0560.png?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "IMG_0560") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-busy-term-for-the-charities-committee/img_0560/) [ ![IMG_0559](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0559.png?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "IMG_0559") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-busy-term-for-the-charities-committee/img_0559/) [ ![IMG_0549](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0549-e1669715254941.png?w=234&h=313&ssl=1 "IMG_0549") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-busy-term-for-the-charities-committee/img_0549/) The RSD Charities Committee have had a busy term, raising money and organising events to support a number of important charities. On 18th November, our Sixth Form breakfast raised £335.70 for Myeloma UK, while our Non-uniform day raised £604.65 for Children in Need. Thanks to all the teachers, students and members of the wider school community who supported these events. Well done, everyone! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-busy-term-for-the-charities-committee%2F&t=A%20busy%20day%20for%20the%20Charities%20Committee) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20busy%20day%20for%20the%20Charities%20Committee&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-busy-term-for-the-charities-committee%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Celebrating Success | Elena Wallace](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-elena-wallace/) **Published:** December 5, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![IMG_2682 Small](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_2682-Small.png?w=588&h=784&ssl=1 "IMG_2682 Small") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-elena-wallace/img_2682-small/) [ ![Image](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Image-e1669799943336.jpeg?w=484&h=365&ssl=1 "Image") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-elena-wallace/image-14/) [ ![Image (1)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Image-1.jpeg?w=484&h=415&ssl=1 "Image (1)") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-elena-wallace/image-1-5/) Congratulations to Elena Wallace (Year 13) for her continued cycling success! As a member of Harps Cycling Club, Elena has competed in a number of events and was subsequently selected for the Ulster team over the summer, competing in a 3-day stage race in Newry. Elena has earned the the titles ‘Ulster Hill Climb Winner (Junior Category)’ and ‘Winner of Ulster Women’s Racing League 2022’, demonstrating both her skill and determination. Well done, Elena! What an amazing achievement - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-elena-wallace%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Elena%20Wallace) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Elena%20Wallace&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-elena-wallace%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sports News **Tags:** Celebrating Success --- ### [Good luck Mr Batchelor!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/good-luck-mr-batchelor/) **Published:** December 4, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_2686.png) Last week, we officially said goodbye to Mr Batchelor. Although he retired as Head of Music in 2013 after 27 years at RSD, Mr Batchelor has remained a familiar face in the RSD music department as he has led countless students through their ABRSM theory and singing exams. However, he is starting a new chapter and officially leaving the Old Grey Mother this month. We are pleased that the “Andrew Batchelor Cup (for Junior Chorister)” was able to presented to its first recipient, Emma Gilmour, before he left. We wish him all the best as he relocates to the mainland and thank him for all of his years of service, both as a member of teaching staff and beyond. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgood-luck-mr-batchelor%2F&t=Good%20luck%20Mr%20Batchelor%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Good%20luck%20Mr%20Batchelor%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgood-luck-mr-batchelor%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Music --- ### [A fab day at W5](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-fab-day-at-w5/) **Published:** December 3, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-22](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-22.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-22") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/photo-2022-11-25-16-51-22/) [ ![PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-23](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-23.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-23") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/photo-2022-11-25-16-51-23/) [ ![PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-25 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-25-2.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-25 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/photo-2022-11-25-16-51-25-2/) [ ![PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-26](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-26.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-26") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/photo-2022-11-25-16-51-26/) [ ![PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-27 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-27-2.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-27 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/photo-2022-11-25-16-51-27-2/) [ ![PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-30](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-30.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-30") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/photo-2022-11-25-16-51-30/) [ ![PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-30 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-30-2.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-30 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/photo-2022-11-25-16-51-30-2/) [ ![PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-31](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-31.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-31") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/photo-2022-11-25-16-51-31/) [ ![PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-32](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-32.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-32") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/photo-2022-11-25-16-51-32/) [ ![PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-32 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-32-2.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-32 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/photo-2022-11-25-16-51-32-2/) [ ![PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-34 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-34-2.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-34 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/photo-2022-11-25-16-51-34-2/) [ ![PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-35 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-35-2-1.jpg?w=684&h=684&crop=1&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-35 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/photo-2022-11-25-16-51-35-2-2/) [ ![PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-48](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-48.jpg?w=388&h=389&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-48") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/photo-2022-11-25-16-51-48/) [ ![PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-52](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-52.jpg?w=388&h=291&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-51-52") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/photo-2022-11-25-16-51-52/) [ ![PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-53-22 4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-53-22-4.jpg?w=1076&h=807&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2022-11-25-16-53-22 4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/photo-2022-11-25-16-53-22-4/) What a fab day! Year 8 had a great Science/PE trip to W5, followed by an ice hockey match at the SSE Arena. Lots of activities, shows, noise and fun! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-fab-day-at-w5%2F&t=A%20fab%20day%20at%20W5) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20fab%20day%20at%20W5&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-fab-day-at-w5%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Physical Education, Science, Trips and Visits, Year 8 --- ### [Great fun at the annual PFTA Quiz](https://www.royaldungannon.com/great-fun-at-the-annual-pfta-quiz/) **Published:** December 2, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![PHOTO-2022-11-24-22-31-22](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PHOTO-2022-11-24-22-31-22.jpg?w=672&h=516&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2022-11-24-22-31-22") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/great-fun-at-the-annual-pfta-quiz/photo-2022-11-24-22-31-22/) [ ![PHOTO-2022-11-24-22-31-22 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PHOTO-2022-11-24-22-31-22-2.jpg?w=400&h=283&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2022-11-24-22-31-22 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/great-fun-at-the-annual-pfta-quiz/photo-2022-11-24-22-31-22-2/) [ ![PHOTO-2022-11-24-22-31-22 3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PHOTO-2022-11-24-22-31-22-3.jpg?w=400&h=229&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2022-11-24-22-31-22 3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/great-fun-at-the-annual-pfta-quiz/photo-2022-11-24-22-31-22-3/) [ ![PHOTO-2022-11-24-22-31-22 5](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PHOTO-2022-11-24-22-31-22-5.jpg?w=390&h=213&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2022-11-24-22-31-22 5") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/great-fun-at-the-annual-pfta-quiz/photo-2022-11-24-22-31-22-5/) [ ![PHOTO-2022-11-24-22-31-22 4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PHOTO-2022-11-24-22-31-22-4.jpg?w=284&h=213&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2022-11-24-22-31-22 4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/great-fun-at-the-annual-pfta-quiz/photo-2022-11-24-22-31-22-4/) [ ![PHOTO-2022-11-24-22-31-22 6](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PHOTO-2022-11-24-22-31-22-6.jpg?w=394&h=213&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2022-11-24-22-31-22 6") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/great-fun-at-the-annual-pfta-quiz/photo-2022-11-24-22-31-22-6/) Congratulations to all of our quiz teams who competed in the annual PFTA teacher/pupil quiz last week. It was a close class, but the Drama team, the ‘Slayvation Army’ came away as the winners. Thanks to everyone who helped and to the teachers who came and joined in the fun and supported their teams. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgreat-fun-at-the-annual-pfta-quiz%2F&t=Great%20fun%20at%20the%20annual%20PFTA%20Quiz) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Great%20fun%20at%20the%20annual%20PFTA%20Quiz&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgreat-fun-at-the-annual-pfta-quiz%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, PFTA **Tags:** PFTA --- ### [Celebrating Success | Erin Mathieson](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-erin-mathieson/) **Published:** November 29, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/thumbnail_eb6e21d2-30cd-43f5-985a-087b20dfb934.jpeg) Earlier this month, Erin Mathieson (Year 12) attended the Eventing Ireland Ball. Erin and her pony Longwood Dawn won the Fair Lad plate for the most successful 110 pony in the Northern region events. Longwood Dawn also won pony of the year, recognising their international success. Well done Erin (and Longwood Dawn), what a fantastic achievement! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-erin-mathieson%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Erin%20Mathieson) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Erin%20Mathieson&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-erin-mathieson%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sports News **Tags:** Celebrating Success --- ### [A message from Madlug](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-message-from-madlug/) **Published:** November 21, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![thumbnail_image0](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/thumbnail_image0.jpeg?w=382&h=247&ssl=1 "thumbnail_image0") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-message-from-madlug/thumbnail_image0-2/) [ ![thumbnail_image1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/thumbnail_image1.jpeg?w=690&h=247&ssl=1 "thumbnail_image1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-message-from-madlug/thumbnail_image1/) Y11 & Y12 Business Studies pupils had the opportunity to hear all about a very successful local social enterprise from its founder, Dave Linton. Inspired by the story of a child in care who was using a bin bag for their belongings, he started a company called Madlug – ‘Make a Difference luggage’ which gives a bag to a child in care for every bag that is purchased. So far they have donated 60,000 bags but their aim is to have given 100,000 bags to children in care by April 2024 so if you are stuck for a Christmas present idea why not have a look at their website <https://www.madlug.com/> - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-message-from-madlug%2F&t=A%20message%20from%20Madlug) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20message%20from%20Madlug&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-message-from-madlug%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Business Studies, General News --- ### [Guys and Dolls 2022](https://www.royaldungannon.com/guys-and-dolls-2022/) **Published:** November 14, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** From 3rd-5th November, large audiences enjoyed the RSD Dramatic Society’s production of the classic musical, Guys and Dolls **Content:** [ ![RSD School Play Guys n Dolls Nov 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They were transported back to the Depression era of the 1930s in New York City, where illicit gamblers are trying to make a fast buck and Christian missionaries are trying to save them from their sins. This was our first musical since 2018 (*Sister Act*) and our first big production since 2019 (*Alice in Wonderland*) so we had lots of newcomers to the stage and also behind the scenes in the crew. Unusually, the show has 4 lead characters, and it is their interwoven story which drives the narrative and provides the platform for the great songs. Nathan Detroit, played by Alex Talbot, is a dice game fixer looking for venues to hold his illegal game; while Miss Adelaide, played by Siena Fenton, is a headline singer at the Hot Box Club who, after 14 years of engagement to Nathan, is desperate to finally tie the knot. Sky Masterson is the high rolling gambler who always bets big, played by Ben Cooper; while Sergeant Sarah Brown, played by Grace Wylie on Thursday and Friday nights and Rebekah Needham on Saturday night, is a missionary desperate to save sinners’ souls. When Nathan Detroit bets Sky Masterson $1,000 that Sky won’t be able to persuade Sergeant Sarah to fly to Cuba with him for dinner, the drama unfolds. Central to the action is the ‘will they, won’t they?’ nature of the characters’ relationships. Will Nathan win his bet with Sky and have the funds to host his illegal dice game; and will Adelaide forgive him if she finds out what he’s doing? After 14 years, will they ever get married? Will Sky persuade Sarah to fly to Havana in return for bringing gambling sinners like himself to the Mission; and will Sarah go along to save the Mission from closure or is she falling in love with Sky and he falling for her? How will these guys and dolls end up? These four roles are huge and each of our performers carried them off brilliantly. Their singing was excellent and their acting, especially in the romantic and comic moments central to the story, were a real delight for the audience. They all had a huge amount of time on stage and so many lines and songs to learn and deliver, plus a New York accent to keep up, even when singing. It is a real credit to them all that they sustained such high performance levels across all three nights. These are performances that will live long in the memory! Other principal characters supported them brilliantly. Audience favourites for their antics on stage were Nathan’s sidekicks, Nicely-Nicely Johnson, played by Jessica Wylie, and Benny Southstreet, played by Jamie Creaney. Their chemistry as a double act was terrific, they sang so well, and the slapstick comedy of their performances alongside their singing and dancing had the audience eating out of their hand. Vilius Slajus, as gambling gangster Big Jule, provided the show’s menace alongside Joe Thompson’s character, Harry the Horse, flush with money from collecting the reward on his outlaw father. In contrast, Joshua Thompson’s sweet grandfather figure helped Sarah to deal with her rollercoaster of emotions as she tries to figure out if Sky is the guy for her. All of these characters had crucial dialogue which moved the story along with varying dynamics; and they all had to sing and dance as well. Reese McCaughey as police officer Lieutenant Brannigan and Chloe McCollum as General Cartwright, leader of the Mission, provided the moral backbone of the show, chasing the gamblers to shut down their illegal dice game or to save them from sin. Collectively, the supporting characters displayed a great balance in the different aspects of their performances and swept the audience along in the story. The talented principal roles were well supported by an equally talented group of chorus members and dancers who graced the stage at each performance with an air of confidence, enthusiasm and dedication, enhancing many of the toe-tapping, show-stopping numbers. I have to give a special mention at this point to the three teachers, Mr Kerr, Mr Chambers and Mr Moore, for joining the cast as gamblers and opening the show in song. The guys were there for Nathan and Sky singing ‘The Oldest Established’ and ‘Luck Be a Lady’ while the dolls helped Miss Adelaide perform ‘A Bushel and a Peck’ and ‘Take Back Your Mink’. By the end, the whole cast was in the Mission Hall to belt out ‘Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat’ led by Nicely Nicely. They were backed up by a superb band, which included RSD teachers and pupils, music tutors and RSD past-pupils. You won’t be surprised to learn that our two couples end up ‘happily ever after’ as they agree to get married and the guys leave gambling behind them. The gifted cast were guided by Mr Cuddy (Producer and Musical Director), Mr McDowell (Director), Ms Clarke (Assistant Musical Director), Ms Anderson (Assistant Producer) and Mrs Trouton (Assistant Director). The quality of acting, singing and dancing were superb, they made the whole production come alive and drew in the audience. As always, a large group of staff and pupils volunteered their efforts in other equally important parts of the production, such as the Art and DT Depts’ set design and construction adding hugely to the atmosphere, and the backstage crew, led by Genna Gilpin, providing lots of slick scene changes. The sound and lighting team produced high quality effects and ran superb production value throughout, while Mrs McGurk and Ms McCombe’s hair and makeup team and Mrs Kerr and Mrs Chamber’s costume team made each character on stage look the part. Finally, the programme team and staff/pupils organising refreshments at the interval on each night added to the audience’s experience. No surprise that each night was a huge success, with continual applause and standing ovations – all well deserved by cast and crew. It’s safe to say that audience left the performance feeling uplifted by the witty and intriguing storyline and singing along to their favourite tunes. After the show, school receives cards, emails and social media posts from audience members, congratulating the cast and crew. A few examples: “I’m sending this short email to say how much we enjoyed the school performance of Guys and Dolls on Friday evening! It was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Just outstanding talent throughout!” “I thoroughly enjoyed the performance of Guys and Dolls on Saturday night. Each and every one of the cast involved did an excellent job. It was so entertaining from start to finish. The whole performance was a credit to all the staff and backstage crew involved.” “RSD’s production of Guys and Dolls was not a school show…it was like being at a West End performance! It was truly brilliant in every way.” We hope lots of our younger students are inspired to become part of it all next time! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fguys-and-dolls-2022%2F&t=Guys%20and%20Dolls%202022) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Guys%20and%20Dolls%202022&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fguys-and-dolls-2022%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Featured, General News, Music, Music News **Tags:** drama, musical --- ### [Year 8s rule the Kitchen](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8s-rule-the-kitchen/) **Published:** November 20, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![IMG_0459](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0459.png?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_0459") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8s-rule-the-kitchen/img_0459/) [ ![IMG_0460](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0460.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0460") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8s-rule-the-kitchen/img_0460-2/) [ ![IMG_0461](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0461.png?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_0461") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8s-rule-the-kitchen/img_0461-2/) [ ![IMG_0462](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0462.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0462") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8s-rule-the-kitchen/img_0462/) [ ![IMG_0466](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0466.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0466") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8s-rule-the-kitchen/img_0466/) [ ![IMG_0464](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0464.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0464") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8s-rule-the-kitchen/img_0464/) [ ![IMG_0467](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0467.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0467") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8s-rule-the-kitchen/img_0467/) [ ![IMG_0468](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0468.png?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_0468") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8s-rule-the-kitchen/img_0468/) [ ![Photo 2022-10-24 04.10.22 pm](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Photo-2022-10-24-04.10.22-pm.png?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "Photo 2022-10-24 04.10.22 pm") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8s-rule-the-kitchen/photo-2022-10-24-04-10-22-pm/) [ ![IMG_0450 Large](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0450-Large.png?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_0450 Large") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8s-rule-the-kitchen/img_0450-large/) [ ![IMG_0451 Large](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0451-Large.png?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_0451 Large") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8s-rule-the-kitchen/img_0451-large/) [ ![IMG_0452 Large](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0452-Large.png?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_0452 Large") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8s-rule-the-kitchen/img_0452-large/) [ ![IMG_0454 Large](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0454-Large.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0454 Large") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8s-rule-the-kitchen/img_0454-large/) [ ![IMG_0453 Large](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0453-Large.png?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_0453 Large") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8s-rule-the-kitchen/img_0453-large/) [ ![IMG_0455 Large](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0455-Large.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0455 Large") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8s-rule-the-kitchen/img_0455-large/) [ ![IMG_0456 Large](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0456-Large.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0456 Large") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8s-rule-the-kitchen/img_0456-large/) [ ![IMG_0457 Large](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0457-Large.png?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0457 Large") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8s-rule-the-kitchen/img_0457-large/) Our Year 8 students have already been hard at work in the FT kitchens this term. They’ve cooked a range of delicious recipes from pizza to scones, we hope they’re using these skills at home and treating their family and friends to some tasty treats! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8s-rule-the-kitchen%2F&t=Year%208s%20rule%20the%20Kitchen) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%208s%20rule%20the%20Kitchen&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8s-rule-the-kitchen%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Food Technology, General News, Key Stage 3, Year 8 --- ### [DofE Social Value Certificate Winners!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dofe-social-value-certificate-winners/) **Published:** November 17, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/The-Royal-School-Dungannon.png) Due to the outstanding number of hours completed by our DofE participants as part of their volunteering section, RSD has been awarded a Social Value Certificate, celebrating the super contribution our DofE participants have made in the community over the past year. Volunteering experience is of huge benefit to our pupils and their success in gaining this Award is a testament to all of their hardwork and dedication. Well done everyone! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdofe-social-value-certificate-winners%2F&t=DofE%20Social%20Value%20Certificate%20Winners%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=DofE%20Social%20Value%20Certificate%20Winners%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdofe-social-value-certificate-winners%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, General News **Tags:** DofE --- ### [Tree Planting at Eco Club](https://www.royaldungannon.com/tree-planting-at-eco-club/) **Published:** November 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![IMG-20221107-WA0013](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221107-WA0013.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "IMG-20221107-WA0013") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/tree-planting-at-eco-club/img-20221107-wa0013/) [ ![IMG-20221107-WA0014](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221107-WA0014.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "IMG-20221107-WA0014") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/tree-planting-at-eco-club/img-20221107-wa0014/) [ ![IMG-20221107-WA0015](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221107-WA0015.jpg?w=234&h=313&ssl=1 "IMG-20221107-WA0015") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/tree-planting-at-eco-club/img-20221107-wa0015/) [ ![IMG-20221107-WA0016](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221107-WA0016.jpg?w=503&h=378&ssl=1 "IMG-20221107-WA0016") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/tree-planting-at-eco-club/img-20221107-wa0016/) [ ![IMG-20221107-WA0017](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221107-WA0017.jpg?w=503&h=377&ssl=1 "IMG-20221107-WA0017") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/tree-planting-at-eco-club/img-20221107-wa0017/) [ ![IMG-20221107-WA0018](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221107-WA0018.jpg?w=569&h=759&ssl=1 "IMG-20221107-WA0018") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/tree-planting-at-eco-club/img-20221107-wa0018/) [ ![IMG-20221107-WA0019](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221107-WA0019.jpg?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "IMG-20221107-WA0019") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/tree-planting-at-eco-club/img-20221107-wa0019/) [ ![IMG-20221107-WA0020](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221107-WA0020.jpg?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "IMG-20221107-WA0020") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/tree-planting-at-eco-club/img-20221107-wa0020/) [ ![IMG-20221107-WA0021](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221107-WA0021.jpg?w=287&h=216&ssl=1 "IMG-20221107-WA0021") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/tree-planting-at-eco-club/img-20221107-wa0021/) [ ![IMG-20221107-WA0022](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221107-WA0022.jpg?w=287&h=216&ssl=1 "IMG-20221107-WA0022") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/tree-planting-at-eco-club/img-20221107-wa0022/) [ ![IMG-20221107-WA0023](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221107-WA0023.jpg?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "IMG-20221107-WA0023") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/tree-planting-at-eco-club/img-20221107-wa0023/) [ ![IMG-20221107-WA0024](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221107-WA0024.jpg?w=386&h=515&ssl=1 "IMG-20221107-WA0024") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/tree-planting-at-eco-club/img-20221107-wa0024/) [ ![IMG-20221107-WA0025](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221107-WA0025.jpg?w=686&h=515&ssl=1 "IMG-20221107-WA0025") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/tree-planting-at-eco-club/img-20221107-wa0025/) On 12th October 2022, the eco club replanted trees from behind the school to previously used pitches to give them a greater chance to grow properly. This is all part of our goal to increase biodiversity in the school groups. Thanks to everyone who took part, we’re looking forward to seeing even more students getting involved in future events! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftree-planting-at-eco-club%2F&t=Tree%20Planting%20at%20Eco%20Club) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Tree%20Planting%20at%20Eco%20Club&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftree-planting-at-eco-club%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News **Tags:** Eco Club --- ### [Halloween Fun in Boarding](https://www.royaldungannon.com/halloween-fun-in-boarding/) **Published:** November 15, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![0afcac5c-6af2-4d28-bc1f-1c9c4a926692](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0afcac5c-6af2-4d28-bc1f-1c9c4a926692.jpg?w=371&h=494&ssl=1 "0afcac5c-6af2-4d28-bc1f-1c9c4a926692") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/halloween-fun-in-boarding/0afcac5c-6af2-4d28-bc1f-1c9c4a926692/) [ ![8cd137fa-cd6d-434e-834c-688a42c4f32b](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/8cd137fa-cd6d-434e-834c-688a42c4f32b.jpg?w=327&h=245&ssl=1 "8cd137fa-cd6d-434e-834c-688a42c4f32b") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/halloween-fun-in-boarding/8cd137fa-cd6d-434e-834c-688a42c4f32b/) [ ![8e2ea8f3-e752-4dc2-9633-7feb36bc3e4a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/8e2ea8f3-e752-4dc2-9633-7feb36bc3e4a.jpg?w=327&h=245&ssl=1 "8e2ea8f3-e752-4dc2-9633-7feb36bc3e4a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/halloween-fun-in-boarding/8e2ea8f3-e752-4dc2-9633-7feb36bc3e4a/) [ ![e3762442-17e0-4770-bc11-25690a24ec92](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/e3762442-17e0-4770-bc11-25690a24ec92.jpg?w=370&h=494&ssl=1 "e3762442-17e0-4770-bc11-25690a24ec92") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/halloween-fun-in-boarding/e3762442-17e0-4770-bc11-25690a24ec92/) Over half term, various trips and activities were organised for the boarders in the boarding department. It started off with a day out shopping in Belfast on Wednesday. Then an evening out on Friday, travelling all the way to Lisburn for some bowling, ice skating, followed by some banging fireworks in Dungannon town square. We enjoyed the unusual crowd in Dungannon, and some us even got our faces painted! To celebrate Halloween, we have not missed out on decorating the boarding department. Miss McCombe brought in a truckload of pumpkins for us to carve meaning there were pumpkins around every corner! On Monday evening, we have also visited the Haunted House at Todd Leap, Ballygawley. Lastly, Halloween night, we had a ‘Hide and Seek’ competition in school. It was an extremely competitive game – some people were highly creative when it came to finding a spot to hide! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhalloween-fun-in-boarding%2F&t=Halloween%20Fun%20in%20Boarding) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Halloween%20Fun%20in%20Boarding&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhalloween-fun-in-boarding%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, General News --- ### [Rugby Review | September 2022](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rugby-review-september-2022/) **Published:** September 30, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1.png "1") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2.png "2") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/3-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/3.png "3") - 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Throughout the day there were mini contests such as dodgeball, a drama workshop, tug of war and a blindfolded obstacle course. Kurt Gomba and Rose Boyce, Year 8, are part of Bullingbrooke, Tyrone – the green house. Their favourite part of the day was the dodgeball game, because their team won the most games, and they made so many friends along the way. Clearly, the Year 8’s in Bullingbrooke are ones to watch! Connie Dodds and Tom Troughton were competing for Beresford, Charlemont – the blue house. They loved the blindfolded obstacle course, a tricky challenge that relied on balance and ability to negotiate the best route through a swamp, while also avoiding falling into branches or poison along the way. They enjoyed the process because it allowed them to encourage each other, meet new people and get comfortable with working as a team, all while having fun. Our year 14 Prefects also helped them through their tasks and Vilius Slajus was described as “legendary” by a highly impressed Tom. Mountjoy, Ranfurly the red house, had some eager competitors, Nathan Sloan and Rachel Smiton. Their team were also very successful in the House dodgeball games, and they were also enthused by the drama workshop, where they had to move across the hall, taking on the personality of different characters and using their facial expressions and tone to say lines in different emotions. They each had fun and made “lifelong friends” throughout the day. Faith Lappin and Josh Sloane were playing for their house, Nicholson, Dungannon – the yellow house. They enjoyed getting to know the senior Prefects, throwing giant footballs at each other and saying the catchy phrase, “teeny tiny toast” while portraying different emotions in the drama workshop. They thoroughly enjoyed it and thought it was an excellent way to settle in and make school fun. They would both love to do it again, and Josh described it as a “wonderful day.” Hopefully Year 8 got a taste of what life at RSD is like, and a determination to carry on making their time here as fun as possible. We hope to continue boosting the enjoyment of school life for our students through these kind of events to encourage settling in, making friends and working well together as Team RSD! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fy8-house-activity-day-2022%2F&t=Y8%20House%20Activity%20Day%202022) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Y8%20House%20Activity%20Day%202022&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fy8-house-activity-day-2022%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, House News --- ### [Celebrating Success | Hannah Kelly](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-hannah-kelly/) **Published:** November 5, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_2226.png) Our congratulations to Hannah Kelly in Year 9 who finished second in the Intermediate section of the Northern Ireland qualifying event for the British Shooting Schools Pistol Championship. Hannah now progresses to the National Final in early February at the Chase Leisure Centre, Staffordshire. We wish Hannah continued success. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-hannah-kelly%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Hannah%20Kelly) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Hannah%20Kelly&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-hannah-kelly%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sports News **Tags:** Shooting --- ### [In Memory of Dr James Kincade C.B.E.](https://www.royaldungannon.com/in-memory-of-dr-james-kincade-c-b-e/) **Published:** November 4, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** It is with sadness that we must acknowledge the death of Dr James Kincade C.B.E., MA, Ph.D. **Content:** [ ![img_2280.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/img_2280.jpg?w=482&h=766&ssl=1 "img_2280.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_2280-jpg/) [ ![img_2281.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/img_2281.jpg?w=590&h=766&ssl=1 "img_2281.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/in-memory-of-dr-james-kincade-c-b-e/img_2281-jpg/) It is with sadness that we must acknowledge the death of Dr James Kincade C.B.E., MA, Ph.D. Dr Kincade was the Headmaster of RSD from 1961-1974 succeeding Mr A de G. Gaudin. He was a graduate of Trinity College Dublin obtaining a First Class Honours degree, he went on to study at Oriel College Oxford taking a B.Litt and gained his Ph.D at Edinburgh University. He had been commissioned in the RAF during the war and served in India and Burma. Prior to his appointment at RSD his teaching experience had been gained in Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh and he had spent one year as a visiting Professor in the University of Indiana. Dr Kincade was an initiator of change at RSD and the school grew in all areas during his tenure, new Report Cards were introduced as a means of giving the ethos of academic attainment a higher profile, new classrooms, a new assembly/dining hall, new dormitories and additional areas for recreational purposes were built including in 1965 a new cricket pavilion. The Ranfurly Gate Lodge and adjoining land was also purchased in 1968 giving additional access to the grounds and closer co-operation with the Girl’s High School. This growth in the school led to an increase in pupil numbers and despite the difficulties of steering a boarding school at the start of the Northern Ireland Troubles the day pupil population at RSD flourished. On his departure from RSD to Methodist College Belfast Dr Kincade reported that the academic results had been at the highest level since his arrival, the shooting team had won every major trophy possible in Northern Ireland and in spite of strife in the wider community the school was in very good heart. He noted that at Old Boys’ Dinners there was always an “unseen host of benevolent ghosts attending, whispering of bygone struggles of past failures and past successes”. Dr Kincade’s legacy will long be remembered by the former pupils of RSD who remember him as inspirational, highly respected and as a great personal encourager, his place in the history of this great old school will never be forgotten. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fin-memory-of-dr-james-kincade-c-b-e%2F&t=In%20Memory%20of%20Dr%20James%20Kincade%20C.B.E.) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=In%20Memory%20of%20Dr%20James%20Kincade%20C.B.E.&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fin-memory-of-dr-james-kincade-c-b-e%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [First Debate of the Year](https://www.royaldungannon.com/first-debate-of-the-year/) **Published:** November 3, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Our senior debaters had their first debate of the year on Friday 21/10/2022. The motion was 'This house believes that the monarch no longer relevant in modern society.' **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Untitled-presentation-1.png) Our senior debaters had their first debate of the year on Friday 21/10/2022. The motion was ‘This house believes that the monarch no longer relevant in modern society.’. The Proposition consisted of Beth Emerson and Emma Ferguson while the Opposition included Rebecca Verner and Stephen Verner. Heidi Sit acted as Chairperson and Maya Davidson was Timekeeper. Thanks to everyone on our Debating Committee and to those who took part for leading such an interesting and topical debate. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffirst-debate-of-the-year%2F&t=First%20Debate%20of%20the%20Year) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=First%20Debate%20of%20the%20Year&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffirst-debate-of-the-year%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News **Tags:** Debating --- ### [Young Enterprise Quick Start Programme](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-quick-start-programme/) **Published:** November 2, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Pupils in 10R who participated in the Young Enterprise Quick Start Programme had the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to Sam Walker from Young Enterprise **Content:** [ ![thumbnail_IMG_0907](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/thumbnail_IMG_0907.jpeg?w=501&h=496&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_0907") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-quick-start-programme/thumbnail_img_0907/) [ ![thumbnail_IMG_0906](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/thumbnail_IMG_0906.jpeg?w=571&h=496&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_0906") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-quick-start-programme/thumbnail_img_0906/) Pupils in 10R who participated in the Young Enterprise Quick Start Programme had the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to Sam Walker from Young Enterprise who crowned ‘Photopals’ the winning group & ‘The Dressing Table’ runners up. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoung-enterprise-quick-start-programme%2F&t=Young%20Enterprise%20Quick%20Start%20Programme) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Young%20Enterprise%20Quick%20Start%20Programme&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoung-enterprise-quick-start-programme%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Business Studies, General News, Year 10 **Tags:** Young Enterprise --- ### [RSD Schools' Football Report](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-schools-football-report/) **Published:** November 1, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** **![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Untitled-presentation.png)Regent HS 4 – 3 RSD** RSD entered the U18 (NI) School boy cup again this year, being drawn away to Regent HS. The team started strong pushing forward Isaac Sloss high up the pitch, with his work rate putting the opposition defence under pressure. This resulted in Harry Gray scoring from outside of the box, with a precise drive finding the top left corner. After this Regent started to settle into the game, with RSDs defence under constant pressure for most of the half; this finally paying off for Regent when RSD gave away a penalty. However, RSD goalkeeper Joel Dickey made an excellent save keeping the score at 1-0. RSD faced more pressure after this as Regent were pushed for an equaliser, however, it was RSD who scored the 2nd of the match just at the end of the half; Harry Hayes scoring from close range from a Steven Scott corner. In the second half Regent looked the sharper and started brightly. RSD unfortunately gave away another penalty, after a ball over the top which Regent slotted home leaving the game at 2-1. RSD responded well with Isaac Sloss (who was a constant threat) scoring from a well worked free kick by Steven Scott. This was short lived though with Regent almost scoring directly from a corner shortly after all but for excellent defending from Nathan Ewart, who unknowingly cleared the ball off the line. With 15 minutes left Regent won another penalty which they scored leaving the scores at 3-2. After this Regent took off and created many chances and as RSD tired finally brought the game level at 3-3 with another long ball. With a couple minutes left the Regent replacements reinvigorated their front and provided them with the winner. A very entertaining game and one the players can be proud of. RSD now move into the subsidiary cup. - Harry Gray - Harry Hayes - Isaac Sloss Men of the match: Joel Dickey and Isaac Sloss - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-schools-football-report%2F&t=RSD%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Football%20Report) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Football%20Report&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-schools-football-report%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sports News **Tags:** being drawn away to Regent HS., Football, RSD entered the U18 (NI) School boy cup again this year --- ### [U12 Rugby Report](https://www.royaldungannon.com/u12-rugby-report/) **Published:** June 30, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0733-scaled.jpg)1U12 – M Graham, B Kasperiunas, A Nixon, L Lunt, M Slajus A Eccles, A Kaminskas, S Eccles, L Wylie, E Burke, C Espie, B Ferguson, C Stinson, J Clarke, I Neill, J Law, E McWhirter, Mr G W McClintock ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0735-scaled.jpg)2U12 The Year 8 practised regularly on Tuesday afternoons and even the odd Saturday morning. Several had clearly played before but many were beginners so it was after the November half-term that they started to play competitively against other schools. At this level the matches are all 12-a-side so usually we had enough for an U12 A and B match but sometimes even a C match as well. We had some success against Enniskillen and Banbridge when Adam Nixon, Charlie Espie and Samuel Arnold scored many tries but we also had some tough days against Sullivan, Wallace and Friends’. The final matches of the season as always were against Rainey ES in Magherafelt where the Arnold Shield was up for grabs but unfortunately this was not to be our year. Hopefully though the boys are now well set to make the jump to full sided games in September. Many thanks to Matthew Watt for his help with coaching the boys throughout the year. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu12-rugby-report%2F&t=U12%20Rugby%20Report) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=U12%20Rugby%20Report&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu12-rugby-report%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 3, Sports News, Year 8 **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Welcome to new RSD Boarders!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/welcome-to-new-rsd-boarders/) **Published:** September 30, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0553-scaled.jpg) In September 2022, boarding has introduced 12 new pupils across different year groups. Starting off with Evelyn in year 8, Hayden, Paula, Sol in year 9, Claudia, Isabela, Charlene, Minnie, and Loewe in year 10. Ayden, Issac and Jasper in year 11. They have all fitted into the boarding community quite quickly and are enjoying their team at RSD. Many of them are looking forward to making new friends and participating in school life in all areas including academics, sports or music. They inherit a strong legacy from our 2022 boarding leavers, who all achieved excellent results and this has allowed them to be placed into their chosen university courses. Each of them has continued their studies in further education, but pursuing a range of different areas. Seun Alabi is now studying a double degree in Chemistry with medical genetics and French at the University of Birmingham. Peter Chan is studying Biomedical Sciences at the University of Hong Kong. Kelvin Cheung is studying Public health, Jim Lam is studying Radiography and May Lau is studying Medical Laboratory Science, all at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Finally, Anson Ng is now studying Early Childhood Education at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. We wish all of our 2022 leavers every success as they pursue their chosen paths. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwelcome-to-new-rsd-boarders%2F&t=Welcome%20to%20new%20RSD%20Boarders%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Welcome%20to%20new%20RSD%20Boarders%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwelcome-to-new-rsd-boarders%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, General News --- ### [Ulster Rugby | Celebrating Success](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-rugby-celebrating-success/) **Published:** September 10, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![301973939_517040870339369_7402011210559379704_n](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/301973939_517040870339369_7402011210559379704_n.jpeg?w=416&h=555&ssl=1 "301973939_517040870339369_7402011210559379704_n") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-rugby-celebrating-success/301973939_517040870339369_7402011210559379704_n/) [ ![294270194_490486179661505_6938299088990119825_n](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/294270194_490486179661505_6938299088990119825_n.jpeg?w=368&h=275&ssl=1 "294270194_490486179661505_6938299088990119825_n") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-rugby-celebrating-success/294270194_490486179661505_6938299088990119825_n/) [ ![302442676_517040867006036_2146092410483009028_n](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/302442676_517040867006036_2146092410483009028_n.jpeg?w=368&h=276&ssl=1 "302442676_517040867006036_2146092410483009028_n") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-rugby-celebrating-success/302442676_517040867006036_2146092410483009028_n/) [ ![294556030_490486162994840_5665820975980429265_n](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/294556030_490486162994840_5665820975980429265_n.jpeg?w=284&h=555&ssl=1 "294556030_490486162994840_5665820975980429265_n") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-rugby-celebrating-success/294556030_490486162994840_5665820975980429265_n/) It’s been great to have so many RSD pupils, both past and present, involved in Ulster Rugby programmes over the summer months and for them to represent their respective age grade provincial sides. - Both Nathan and Ryan Hamilton (Yr 10) have been a part of the Ulster U16 squad - Cameron Cummings (Yr 11) was in the Ulster U17 squad and played and scored for the U18 Clubs team in their win against EIRA on Friday afternoon. - Both James McCammon (Yr 13) and Reuben Gibson (Yr 12) were also a part of the Ulster U18 squad. - James Girvan (Yr 14), our former IXV captain, was a valuable member of the Ulster U19 squad. This was a big commitment for the boys through the summer months and we are delighted to see them doing so well and fulfilling their potential. For all the up to date Rugby news, check out our [RSD Rugby page.](https://www.facebook.com/RSDRugby) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-rugby-celebrating-success%2F&t=Ulster%20Rugby%20%7C%20Celebrating%20Success) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ulster%20Rugby%20%7C%20Celebrating%20Success&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-rugby-celebrating-success%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sports News **Tags:** Celebrating Success, Rugby --- ### [Ulster Minors Championship | Celebrating Success](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-minors-championship-celebrating-success/) **Published:** October 9, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/310852621_584721226784493_7475358417593497434_n.jpeg) Congratulations to the 3 Year 8 RSD swimmers Hannah Bursby, Chloe Ewart and Madison Hall who swam in the Ulster Minors Championship. All swimmers swam with gusto and pbs were achieved all round. Madison was a reserve finalist for the 50m backcrawl and Chloe made it to the 50m backcrawl final. Both girls achieved times which qualifies them to compete in the Irish Minors Championship in Dublin. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-minors-championship-celebrating-success%2F&t=Ulster%20Minors%20Championship%20%7C%20Celebrating%20Success) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ulster%20Minors%20Championship%20%7C%20Celebrating%20Success&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-minors-championship-celebrating-success%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 3, Sports News **Tags:** Celebrating Success, Swimming --- ### [Making your Mark](https://www.royaldungannon.com/making-your-mark/) **Published:** October 11, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_7604-1.png)[![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_7604.heic)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_7604.heic) Last month, Mrs Jackson, Joanna Ashfield and Hannah Spence attended “Making Your Mark”, a training event organised by Scripture Union Northern Ireland. It was a great evening of meeting other school group, worship and teaching. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmaking-your-mark%2F&t=Making%20your%20Mark) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Making%20your%20Mark&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmaking-your-mark%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits **Tags:** Scripture Union --- ### [A Special Guest in A Level Economics](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-special-guest-in-a-level-economics/) **Published:** October 10, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_6948-e1665401427508.png) It’s great to have past pupils back in RSD to share their experiences either at university or in the workplace. Recently, A level Economics pupils welcomed back Aaron Graham, who came in to share his experience of studying Economics & Finance at QUB. Our current students found his stories and advice very valuable. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-special-guest-in-a-level-economics%2F&t=A%20Special%20Guest%20in%20A%20Level%20Economics) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20Special%20Guest%20in%20A%20Level%20Economics&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-special-guest-in-a-level-economics%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Business Studies, Economics, Sixth Form --- ### [Sports' Day 2022 Results](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2022-results/) **Published:** June 15, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1.png "1") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2.png "2") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3.png "3") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/4-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/4.png "4") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/INTERMEDIATE-BOYS-RESULTS-3-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/INTERMEDIATE-BOYS-RESULTS-3.png "INTERMEDIATE BOYS RESULTS (3)") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/INTERMEDIATE-BOYS-RESULTS-2-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/INTERMEDIATE-BOYS-RESULTS-2.png "INTERMEDIATE BOYS RESULTS (2)") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/INTERMEDIATE-BOYS-RESULTS-1-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/INTERMEDIATE-BOYS-RESULTS-1.png "INTERMEDIATE BOYS RESULTS (1)") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/INTERMEDIATE-BOYS-RESULTS-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/INTERMEDIATE-BOYS-RESULTS.png "INTERMEDIATE BOYS RESULTS") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsports-day-2022-results%2F&t=Sports%E2%80%99%20Day%202022%20Results) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sports%E2%80%99%20Day%202022%20Results&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsports-day-2022-results%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, General News, Sports News **Tags:** Sports Day --- ### [Medallion Report](https://www.royaldungannon.com/medallion-report/) **Published:** June 30, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** The 2021-2022 season was one of peaks and troughs for the Medallion XV team with injuries and the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic having a major impact on the team which meant that they had to use a large squad of players including many from the U14 team. The season opened with an away loss by three points through a try in the final minutes against Friends’ School, a fixture that is played for The David Shrestha Shield with Friends’ School winning it for the first time. A heavy defeat at Sullivan Upper was followed by a good home win over Grosvenor GS before another defeat in a high scoring game at home to RS Armagh. A big win at Omagh Academy was followed by a narrow three-point home victory over Friends’ School in their second meeting of the season. Either side of half term the team suffered heavy defeats at the hands of BRA, Rainey ES and Enniskillen Royal GS before recording a comfortable away win at Dromore HS. In the Medallion Shield competition, a team heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic lost at Limavady GS. In the Trophy competition, Lurgan College conceded the first tie and then RSD frustrating lost to Dromore HS who were the eventual winners of the competition. The Medallion Squad enjoyed the sunshine and excitement that Sevens rugby brings, with plenty of space and opportunities for the players to display some exciting attacking rugby. They recorded wins over Regent House and Limavady GS before defeats at the hands of Bangor GS and to group winners Ballymena Academy. The team was captained by Cameron Cummings who missed part of the season through injury but who went on to train with the Ulster U16 squad and started the final Inter Provincial match for Ulster U18 Club and School team against Leinster at Energia Park, Donnybrook, Dublin. The David Shrestha Cup for Sportsmanship and Dedication to the Medallion XV was awarded to Caleb Burke. It was a difficult season for this squad but they trained regularly and continued to work on their games despite the many changes to the line-up each week which meant that they lacked consistency. The hope is that all the players still in the game in the senior school and after they leave school. Thank you to Mr Patrick Greeves for his work with the team during the season and the various people who helped with the refereeing of home matches. RJC - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmedallion-report%2F&t=Medallion%20Report) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Medallion%20Report&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmedallion-report%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 3, Sports News, Year 10 **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Prize Day 2022](https://www.royaldungannon.com/prize-day-2022/) **Published:** September 30, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** On Wednesday 14th September, we celebrated our amazing students and their many successes throughout the 2021/2022 school year. **Content:** On Wednesday 14th September, we celebrated our amazing students and their many successes throughout the 2021/2022 school year. Despite the difficulties of studying during the pandemic, all of our prizewinners showed dedication, determination and (in line with our school motto) perseverance over the past number of years, so we were delighted to have this opportunity to acknowledge their hard work. Special thanks to our guest speaker, Professor Michelle McKinley, the Headmaster and former pupil Jessica McClung for sharing with us during the ceremony. Also, thanks to our photographer, Bradley Henderson, for capturing so many wonderful moments. Parents of our prize winners will be receiving a PixieSet link to their email account (registered to the school) and will be able to download and cherish the picture of their child for years to come. 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September 9, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** The Royal School Dungannon community is deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We extend our sincere condolences to all the Royal Family. **Content:** The Royal School Dungannon community is deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We extend our sincere condolences to all the Royal Family. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fin-rememberance-of-queen-elizabeth-ii%2F&t=In%20Remembrance%20of%20Queen%20Elizabeth%20II) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=In%20Remembrance%20of%20Queen%20Elizabeth%20II&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fin-rememberance-of-queen-elizabeth-ii%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Featured --- ### [Good luck to our Dilworth Scholars!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/good-luck-to-our-dilworth-scholars/) **Published:** July 10, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** Congratulations to our new Dilworth Scholars; Dylan McMullan, Adam Scott, Hollie Abernethy and Zara Sloane. We are so proud to be sending these 4 amazing young people to Dilworth School in New Zealand after a long hiatus due to Covid-19 restrictions. We hope you all have an amazing year! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgood-luck-to-our-dilworth-scholars%2F&t=Good%20luck%20to%20our%20Dilworth%20Scholars%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Good%20luck%20to%20our%20Dilworth%20Scholars%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgood-luck-to-our-dilworth-scholars%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Report: 1XI Hockey Team](https://www.royaldungannon.com/report-1xi-hockey-team/) **Published:** June 30, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** This year the 1XI made an enthusiastic and long awaited return to competitive hockey matches following the disruption of Covid-19. A strong start to the season was made as the 1XI won their opening fixture against Down High School 1-0 with a goal from Jessica McClung and player of the match awarded to Lucy Redmond. The following weekend ended in disappointment as the score line ended in a 2-1 defeat away to Regent House following a number of chances that we were unfortunate not to convert. The determination shown to return stronger was rewarded with a hard fought 1-0 win against Omagh Academy as Molly Watt scored the only goal of the game and Lily Gallagher picked up player of the match. With the confidence of the team improving every week our next match against Belfast High School ended as a 3-1 win to RSD with Molly Watt scoring two and Clara Finlay who was voted player of the match scoring the third. The following fixture against a strong Lurgan College side was a close match which ended in a well deserved 4-3 win away with a goal from Clara Finlay and a hat-trick from Molly Watt securing a player of the match award following her clinical performance upfront. The 1XI then entered into the second round of the senior schools cup against Grosvenor Grammar School. Despite conceding an early goal in the opening quarter, RSD made a strong comeback immediately with goals from Clara Finlay, Jessica McClung and four from Molly Watt resulting in a convincing win as the match ended 6-2 and RSD progressed into the next round against Antrim Grammer. RSD dominated possession throughout this game, however were unlucky to concede a goal on the counterattack. RSD continued to search for an equaliser against the strong defence until the final whistle yet, despite many chances, were unfortunately unable to find the backboard. The 1XI faced a defeat against Portadown College as the close match ended 1-0 despite a superb performance from Laura Birnie in goals rewarding her with player of the match. A depleted squad then travelled to play Omagh Academy again as the away fixture ended in Omagh’s favour this time. Following these two defeats the 1XI returned after Christmas with a full strength squad and renewed confidence resulting in a brilliant 5-0 win against Cambridge House. Molly Watt and Clara Finlay both scored two goals each, Alex Neill scored one and a strong performance in midfield from Lucy Redmond meant she was awarded player of the match. The 1XI entered the Senior Shield against an experienced Coleraine Grammar School which unfortunately ended in an away defeat. However we finished the season on a high with a convincing 3-1 win over Lurgan College marking the end of the fixtures with Molly Watt on the scoresheet and Zoe Gibson scoring two as Lucy Redmond picked up player of the match.I would like to thank the entire squad for the dedication they showed this year and also Mrs Robb for her admirable commitment and enthusiasm throughout the season in leading both our training sessions and matches. We wish you all the best in the future. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Freport-1xi-hockey-team%2F&t=Report%3A%201XI%20Hockey%20Team) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Report%3A%201XI%20Hockey%20Team&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Freport-1xi-hockey-team%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, General News, Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Report: 2XI Hockey Report](https://www.royaldungannon.com/report-2xi-hockey-report/) **Published:** June 30, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** This year the 2nd XI were an eager team ready to improve with great enthusiasm shown throughout the year, attending practices after school and lunch times which ensured the team was fully prepared for the upcoming matches. After a long break from matches due to Covid-19 the hockey season finally got underway. The first match being played was against Down High School, with the winning 1-0 the girls showed their true potential of the team despite most of the team not having played together. We then faced a few defeats from Regent House with a 1-0 loss and player of the match being Eve Connelly, then Omagh Academy being defeated 3-0 and finally Lurgan College 2-1 with player of the match Katie Walker working tirelessly down the right side of the pitch. These games helped identify our weaker areas where we needed to improve, working on these over the coming weeks during trainings to strengthen the team. The 2nd XI faced Wellington College 1st XI winning 2-1 with goals from Hannah Herron and Chloe Johnston. Playing this match showed how much the team had improved when playing against a 1st XI team and coming back with a win. We then played Belfast High School winning 2-1 with goals from Toni Caddoo and Miriam Carson with Erin Mathieson as player of the match. The team then faced Omagh Academy again, knowing we had previously played them earlier in the season the girls knew it was going to be a tough game, but coming out with a 1-0 win with the goal from Erin Mathieson. The team moved onto our McDowell Cup campaign playing Belfast High School in the first round. As a team we were aware that even having beaten them earlier in the season how much our team had improved that this would have been reciprocated from their team so it was all to play for. With a slow start from the RSD girls with Belfast High coming close to scoring a couple of times the girls then found their stride with a goal coming from Hannah Herrron and then later from Hollie Abernethy winning the game 2-0. This meant the team progressed into the next round playing Lurgan College. The girls played a very tough match against a strong Lurgan team, with Lurgan getting the first goal in the first quarter, the team began to find their way to the goal with Hollie Abernethy scoring to equalise in the third quarter. It was all to play to for with both teams equally wanting the win, but in the last quarter Lurgan found a gap and using this to their advantage leaving the final score 2-1. With the defeat to Lurgan college the team was then placed into the quarter final of the McDowell shield, facing Banbridge Academy. Knowing how strong a team Banbridge were, the team knew we had to put all our effort in from the start. In a very tight match with both teams creating chances for an opportunity to score the defensive work from the team was great. With RSD nearly scoring in the 2nd quarter, the score was still 0–0 at the end of the third quarter. We then went into the final quarter of a very demanding game, with Banbridge scoring in the last 2 minutes of the quarter. Leaving the final score 1-0 to Banbridge with our shield campaign over. However, we played Lurgan college in the last game of the season, showing to all how much we had progressed as a team creating good chances from the midfield and forwards to score with them securing a goal, lurgan then came back to also score to draw the game at 1-1. This year the player of the year was awarded to Eve Connelly and the most improved player awarded to Erin Mathieson. On behalf of the team I would like to thank Miss McCombe for her encouragement, passion and commitment whilst taking the time to train and coach us throughout the whole season it has all been greatly appreciated. I would also like to take the opportunity to wish next years 2nd XI hockey team a very successful and enjoyable season. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Freport-2xi-hockey-report%2F&t=Report%3A%202XI%20Hockey%20Report) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Report%3A%202XI%20Hockey%20Report&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Freport-2xi-hockey-report%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, General News, Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Report: U14 Rugby Team](https://www.royaldungannon.com/report-u14-rugby-team/) **Published:** June 30, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** The U14s this year had a tremendous season; winning 16 out of 17 games with their only loss being away at BRA by a late penalty. Rory McClung excelled at no.8, with his dynamic style of play resulting in an outstanding 28 tries throughout the season. James Gibson also contributed significantly with 14 tries from the no.10 position, with an additional 58 conversions returning in a total of 186 points. What is most pleasingly is that a further 15 players scored tries, showing a real depth of talent across the squad. Notable wins came against larger Grammar School such as Sullivan Upper (39-0), Banbridge Academy (22-0), Wallace HS (36-27), Coleraine GS (40-7) and ERGS (21-0). The team’s success attracted a lot of attention, with a large number of the squad being invited to Ulster School screenings. Nathan and Ryan Hamilton progressed into the U16 squads and took part in an Ulster Summer Programme; a large commitment through the summer months. Thanks to the players for their efforts throughout the year, their parents for their dedicated support and to the coaches (Mr Willis, Mr McClintock & Joseph Cashel) for so freely giving of their time, words of encouragement and expertise. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Freport-u14-rugby-team%2F&t=Report%3A%20U14%20Rugby%20Team) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Report%3A%20U14%20Rugby%20Team&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Freport-u14-rugby-team%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Report: 1XV Rugby Team](https://www.royaldungannon.com/report-1xv-rugby-team/) **Published:** June 30, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** The RSD 1st XV have had a very successful season which was celebrated at the QUB sports arena on Thursday 10th March in the Final of the Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Subsidiary Shield, where we were narrowly defeated by local rivals Royal School Armagh. The team were unbeaten from September until the end of November, where we suffered our first loss to Dromore HS. Before this the team earned 9 convincing victories over teams including Sullivan Upper, RS Armagh, BRA, Omagh, Rainey and Enniskillen. After remaining mostly injury free up to the end of November, a flurry of injuries to key players left a significant dent in the team and momentum slowed. While this was a difficult time for the team it was also an opportunity for some fringe players to step up and get more game time under their belts as 1st XV players. This proved to be an interesting stage in the season with a number of players adapting to different positions, which in the long run strengthened the squad for the second part of the season with the challenges of Schools Cup rugby. As a result of the earlier run of victories RSD earned direct entry in to Round 4 of the Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup and were drawn against Wallace HS who were another seeded team. This match was the first time the team were back to full strength since mid November, but the training leading up to it had the players working as a team and all set moves and phases of play were well practised. Wallace scored early but RSD answered back immediately with a try between the posts and the crowd knew they were in for a competitive Schools’ Cup match where both teams would throw everything they had at each other. Unfortunately it was not to be RSD’s day as we were unable to turn excellent team play in to points. It was a frustrating game with key moments where RSD were denied a reward for their efforts. However, lessons were learned and the team picked themselves up from the disappointment of ‘what could have been’ and we now had the Subsidiary Shield in our sights. The 1st XV travelled to Enniskillen for the Quarter Final and the team put in an impressive performance to gain a 40-12 lead with 12 minutes remaining. The next 12 minutes caused the coaches and supporters heart rates to increase significantly as ERGS managed to score 21 unanswered points before Christy Brace stole the ball and the ball was kicked out of play to seal RSD’s place in the Semi Final at home to Down HS. Another mature performance with improved game management gave the RSD team the lead throughout this match against Down HS and in the last 3 minutes of the game RSD went from defending their line to controlling possession and charging up the field phase after phase before Adam Scott again kicked the ball off the field and the home crowd celebrated the team’s place in the final. The local derby against RSA was always going to be a tough encounter but one we knew we could win. It proved to be a great spectacle and a fantastic display of rugby from both sides. With not long to play RSD looked as though they were going to do what was necessary to get the win after tries from wingers Alfie Lewis and Ethan Carberry but RSA managed to regain possession and secured the win. The coaches, families, friends and RSD were so proud of the squad and their efforts both on and off the pitch and it is a huge achievement to reach the Subsidiary Shield Final following on from such a successful season. As always I would like to thank Mr Lucas and Mr Chambers for their commitment to the senior rugby programme throughout the year. Special individual congratulations to the following: James Girvan continued to represent the Ulster U19 in the summer programme and the Inter Pro tournament. James McCammon and Reuben Gibson were selected on the Ulster U18 Clubs and Schools squads, completing the summer programme and Inter Pro tournament. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Freport-1xv-rugby-team%2F&t=Report%3A%201XV%20Rugby%20Team) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Report%3A%201XV%20Rugby%20Team&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Freport-1xv-rugby-team%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, General News, Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Report: 2XV Rugby Report](https://www.royaldungannon.com/report-2xv-rugby-report/) **Published:** June 30, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** The team started their campaign well with a convincing 36-10 win over Friends school Lisburn, followed by another impressive win against Sullivan upper 22-17. However, luck ran out with a narrow loss to Royal school Armagh losing 19-12. RSD seconds struggled for a few games loosing narrowly to Omagh and BRA, Match report: BRA 24 – 22 RSD First score for RSD came from Good work by forwards then a ruck close to the line, Ben Doyle passed to Adam Bradley who scored in the corner. Next score came from Matthew Hall who gathered the cross field kick. BRA answered with a soft score when we let their 9 tap quickly from penalty. Dylan Mooney scored next running a hard line from scrum to run in from 22m line. BRA scored next before a Matthew Hall charged down a BRA kick before passing to Dylan Mooney who scored. BRA managed to score below the posts to win the game by 2 points. The next 2nd XV game was against ERGS were the team struggled to gain any momentum resulting in a 22-0 defeat. The team then entered the 2nd XV Cup were the played Omagh academy again in an exhilarating game were the RSD team put up much more of a challenge against the side they lost to previously in the year put it wasn’t to be with final score ending 22-21 in favour of Omagh. The 2nd XV then went on to pay Sullivan in an away game were again with a strong Sullivan team the RSD squad were unable to win against the SUS side for the second time that Season losing 33-24. The 2nd XV were then back on track with a comfortable 24-0 win against Lurgan College. This followed with another good win the team against Bainbridge academy 33-12. The season concluded with an unfortunate loss to Limavady in tough conditions in the 2nd XV school’s trophy which resulted in the team being knocked out of all competitions. **MOM (Man of Match):** RSD Vs Friends: John Carroll RSD vs Sullivan: Patrick Conroy RSD vs RSA: Nathan Ewart RSD vs Omagh: Adam Bradley RSD vs BRA: Dylan Mooney RSD vs ERGS: John Carroll 2nd Cup RSD vs Omagh: Joel Dickey RSD vs Sullivan: Dylan Mooney RSD vs Lurgan: Joel Dickey RSD vs Bandbridge: Ben Hazlett and Matthew Wallace - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Freport-2xv-rugby-report%2F&t=Report%3A%202XV%20Rugby%20Report) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Report%3A%202XV%20Rugby%20Report&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Freport-2xv-rugby-report%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, General News, Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Ranfurly House Art Exhibition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ranfurly-house-art-exhibition-3/) **Published:** September 20, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** A joint venture between RSD and St Patrick’s Academy, this year’s Ranfurly House Art Exhibition opened on Friday 16th September and runs until Wednesday 28th September. **Content:** [ ![Bethany Benson Year 14](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Bethany-Benson-Year-14-scaled.jpg?w=601&h=388&ssl=1 "Bethany Benson Year 14") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ranfurly-house-art-exhibition-3/bethany-benson-year-14/) [ ![Sarah Kelly Year 13](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Sarah-Kelly-Year-13-scaled.jpg?w=471&h=388&ssl=1 "Sarah Kelly Year 13") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ranfurly-house-art-exhibition-3/sarah-kelly-year-13/) A joint venture between RSD and St Patrick’s Academy, this year’s Ranfurly House Art Exhibition opened on Friday 16th September and runs until Wednesday 28th September. Admission is free. In its ninth year, the Art and Design departments from both schools have worked together on this excellent project which celebrates the talent and achievement of our Art pupils across GCSE and A Level. Why not pay the exhibition a visit and be inspired by the outstanding artwork on show? - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Franfurly-house-art-exhibition-3%2F&t=Ranfurly%20House%20Art%20Exhibition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ranfurly%20House%20Art%20Exhibition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Franfurly-house-art-exhibition-3%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, Events, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [Celebrating Success | Irish National Championships](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-irish-national-championships/) **Published:** September 9, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to the three RSD pupils who firstly qualified and then competed in Irish Level Swimming over the summer, July 2022. **Content:** [ ![IMG_0897](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0897-e1662714716521.png?w=536&h=715&ssl=1 "IMG_0897") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-irish-national-championships/img_0897/) [ ![IMG_0899](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0899-e1662714596118.png?w=536&h=715&ssl=1 "IMG_0899") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-irish-national-championships/img_0899-2/) Congratulations to the RSD pupils who firstly qualified and then competed in Irish Level Swimming over the summer, July 2022. **Irish National Championships (Division 1)** Matthew Moan competed against top Irish swimmers in his age group and swam superbly to achieve 3rd (Bronze Medal) in 100m Freestyle, 4th in 200m Individual Medley and 5th in 50m Freestyle in the whole of Ireland in his age group. An absolutely fabulous achievement. **(Division 2)** Rebecca Graham, Katherine Ryan and Toby McClean competed in the Division 2 section. Rebecca was placed 6th in 100m & 4th in 200m Breaststroke, 9th in 200m Freestyle, 6th in 200m and Gold Medal in 400m in individual medley. Toby narrowly missed a final place in the 200m Breaststroke and 100m Backcrawl, as did Katherine in the 100m Breast and 200m breast. RSD congratulates them not only on their achievement but also on their extreme dedication to the training required to compete at this level. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-irish-national-championships%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Irish%20National%20Championships) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Irish%20National%20Championships&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-irish-national-championships%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Sports News **Tags:** Celebrating Success --- ### [Celebrating Success | Erika Mejeryte](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-erika-mejeryte-2/) **Published:** September 10, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to our Year 9 pupil, Erika Mejeryte who attended the World Dance Masters in Blackpool at the end of July and achieved brilliant results! **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0912.png) Congratulations to our Year 9 pupil, Erika Mejeryte who attended the World Dance Masters in Blackpool at the end of July and achieved brilliant results! The competition attracted performers for countries all around the world and demanded a lot of dedication across three days of competition. After a long weekend of dancing, Erika became the World Champion in her Starter Junior division by placing 1st. She also danced as part of her dance club, JD Dance Girls who achieved 2 additional 1st place awards and 4th place in the Pro Am. Congratulations Erika, everyone at RSD is very impressed by your achievements! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-erika-mejeryte-2%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Erika%20Mejeryte) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Erika%20Mejeryte&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-erika-mejeryte-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 3, Year 9 **Tags:** Celebrating Success --- ### [In Memory of Mrs Jennifer Hobson MBE](https://www.royaldungannon.com/in-memory-of-mrs-jennifer-hobson-mbe/) **Published:** September 8, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![image001](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image001.png?w=505&h=801&ssl=1 "image001") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/in-memory-of-mrs-jennifer-hobson-mbe/image001-3/) [ ![thumbnail_image002](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/thumbnail_image002.jpeg?w=567&h=801&ssl=1 "thumbnail_image002") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/in-memory-of-mrs-jennifer-hobson-mbe/thumbnail_image002/) It is with sadness that we must announce the death of Mrs Jennifer Hobson MBE who passed away on the morning of Tuesday 6th September. Jennifer is well known to many of us having had a long association with RSD. Jennifer attended Dungannon High School for Girls continuing her studies at Stranmillis with early teaching experience in the Boys’ Model School, she found her way back to Dungannon teaching for a period in Drumglass High School, known then as the Intermediate. Jennifer taught at RSD from 1980 until her retirement in 2009. Jennifer’s late husband was fellow former pupil Lynn Hobson, also well known to RSD pupils on the rugby field as “the Doc.” Jennifer will be remembered from her legendary English lessons, school trips, hockey matches and the school plays. She approached everything with good humour and bounds of enthusiasm and her legacy will long remain in the hearts and minds of those who knew her. We send our deepest sympathy to Jennifer’s family and friends. As a mark of respect, our 1XI Hockey Team observed a moment of silence in her memory on Wednesday afternoon. Her legend will continue to live on. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/PHOTO-2022-09-08-13-52-17.jpg) Funeral details as follows. Meeting for Worship on Saturday 10th September at 3.00 p.m. in the Friends Meeting House, Grange, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. House strictly private. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fin-memory-of-mrs-jennifer-hobson-mbe%2F&t=In%20Memory%20of%20Mrs%20Jennifer%20Hobson%20MBE) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=In%20Memory%20of%20Mrs%20Jennifer%20Hobson%20MBE&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fin-memory-of-mrs-jennifer-hobson-mbe%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, General News --- ### [Celebrating Success | Louise Smiton](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-louise-smiton/) **Published:** September 7, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to our Year 12 pupil, Louise Smiton. Louise has been competing for 9 years and is Drum Major for Closkelt Pipe Band, and locally with Lisbeg Pipe Band Co. Tyrone. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FB_IMG_1661516811170.jpg)Congratulations to our Year 12 pupil, Louise Smiton. Louise has been competing for 9 years and is Drum Major for Closkelt Pipe Band, and locally with Lisbeg Pipe Band Co. Tyrone. She has had an amazing competition season this year achieving: - 2nd at the European Championships - 3rd at the British Championships - 3rd at the Scottish championships - 6th at the Uk Championships - 4th place at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow We’re all very proud of Louise’s achievements and wish her continued success as she pursues her passion. Well done, Louise! What an excellent year! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-louise-smiton%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Louise%20Smiton) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Louise%20Smiton&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-louise-smiton%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 4, Year 12 **Tags:** Celebrating Success --- ### [Year 11 Induction](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-induction/) **Published:** September 5, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** After the shock of their first early morning start Year 11 got started on their GCSE journey with an interactive induction day where they explored a variety of revision skills and strategies... **Content:** After the shock of their first early morning start Year 11 got started on their GCSE journey with an interactive induction day where they explored a variety of revision skills and strategies. The differences between Key stage 4 and Key stage 3 were also considered, discussing the pitfalls and the positives, to help get pupils off to the best start possible as they begin this important phase of their education. Pupils also reflected on their role as a Key Stage 4 pupil at RSD and how they could contribute positively to the RSD community and were encouraged to ‘Reconnect’, our pastoral theme for this year.. We were also delighted to welcome Stephen Kelly, CEO Used Cars NI, to speak to the pupils from an employer perspective and outline the things that they are looking for in prospective employees such as: - A Good Academic Profile - Organisational skills - Commitment - Dedication and perseverance - Focus - Strong Communication Skills - Resilience - Ability to be a team worker - Innovation - Digital Footprint Pupils hopefully left with plenty of food for thought in tackling the two years ahead and help us to help them get to where they should be! The next phase of their Key Stage 4 Induction takes place on Monday 5th with HIP Psychology at RSD. A series of 3 study skills session will then be offered to all pupils to explore different revision skills in more depth in the weeks ahead after school. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-11-induction%2F&t=Year%2011%20Induction) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2011%20Induction&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-11-induction%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 4, Year 11 --- ### [GCSE Success at RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-success-at-rsd/) **Published:** August 26, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![10 A* grades - Lily Gallagher](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/img_0706-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "img_0706.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_0706-jpg/) 10 A* grades – Lily Gallagher [ ![9 A* grade and 1 A grade - Genna Gilpin, Chloe McCollum, Matthew Moan](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/img_0709-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "img_0709.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_0709-jpg/) 9 A* grade and 1 A grade – Genna Gilpin, Chloe McCollum, Matthew Moan [ ![At least 7 A* grades and the rest A grades - Laura Birnie, Elena Wallace, Reuben Gibson](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/img_0711-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "img_0711.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_0711-jpg/) At least 7 A* grades and the rest A grades – Laura Birnie, Elena Wallace, Reuben Gibson [ ![At least 6* grades in their total - Daniel McClean, Scott Arthur, Joshua Curry](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/img_0713-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "img_0713.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_0713-jpg/) At least 6* grades in their total – Daniel McClean, Scott Arthur, Joshua Curry [ ![Combination of 10 A*/A grades - Ethan Burke, Jayne Courtney, Eliza Richardson, Clara Finlay](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/img_0717-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "img_0717.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_0717-jpg/) Combination of 10 A*/A grades – Ethan Burke, Jayne Courtney, Eliza Richardson, Clara Finlay [ ![A*/A grades in 9 subjects - Matthew Wallace, Stefan Thompson, Grace Wylie, Zoe Gibson, Heidi Davidson, Sophie-Jean Knox, Jonathan Davidson](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/img_0722-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=475&ssl=1 "img_0722.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_0722-jpg/) A*/A grades in 9 subjects – Matthew Wallace, Stefan Thompson, Grace Wylie, Zoe Gibson, Heidi Davidson, Sophie-Jean Knox, Jonathan Davidson [ ![8 A*/A grades in their total - Katie Walker, Catherine Richardson, Ian Doran](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/img_0725-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=475&ssl=1 "img_0725.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_0725-jpg/) 8 A*/A grades in their total – Katie Walker, Catherine Richardson, Ian Doran [ ![At least 9 A*-B grades in their total - Shannon Kelly-Troughton, Sophie Burton, Nicci Montgomery, Jake Willis](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/img_0727-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=475&ssl=1 "img_0727.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_0727-jpg/) At least 9 A*-B grades in their total – Shannon Kelly-Troughton, Sophie Burton, Nicci Montgomery, Jake Willis Congratulations to all of our amazing pupils who have achieved excellent GCSE results in this summer’s examinations, with 52% of all grades at A\* or A, 82% of all grades at A\*-B and 99.5% of all grades at A\*-C. 37/100 pupils returned at least 7 A\*/A grades. Lily Gallagher led the way with a clean sweep of 10 A\* grades, while Genna Gilpin, Chloe McCollum and Matthew Moan each returned 9 A\* grades plus 1 A grade. Laura Birnie and Elena Wallace both scored 8 A\* grades plus 2 A grades, and Reuben Gibson achieved 7 A\* grades plus 3 A grades. Daniel McClean, Avis Ip, Jada Lai and Leo Lee all achieved 8 A\* grades in their overall totals. Crystal Ho achieved 7 A\* grades and Scott Arthur and Joshua Curry each achieved 6 A\* grades in their overall totals. Ethan Burke, Jayne Courtney, Eliza Richardson and Clara Finlay all achieved a combination of 10 A\*/A grades. Matthew Wallace, Stefan Thompson, Grace Wylie, Daniel Bell, Zoe Gibson, Heidi Davidson, Sophie-Jean Knox, Nicholas Carson, Jonathan Davidson and Emma Falls all returned A\*/A grades in 9 subjects. Harold Ng, Katie Walker, Sam Dougherty, Catherine Richardson, Ian Doran, Reece Ferguson and C.J Gervin all scored 8 A\*/A grades in their overall totals. > “So many pupils have worked with determination and focus throughout the past two years, dealing with the challenges thrown up by the pandemic and lockdowns. Their excellent results are a reward for all their hard work and they deserve huge congratulations for their efforts and dedication. The support of parents and teachers has been a very important factor, encouraging pupils to deal with those various challenges and to stay focused on doing their best. Their guidance has been hugely appreciated, not least by the pupils themselves.” > > – Dr Burnett, Headmaster - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgcse-success-at-rsd%2F&t=GCSE%20Success%20at%20RSD) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=GCSE%20Success%20at%20RSD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgcse-success-at-rsd%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News, Key Stage 4, Year 12 **Tags:** Celebrating Success --- ### [A Level Success at RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-success-at-rsd/) **Published:** August 19, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to all of our Sixth Form pupils who achieved excellent A Level results this summer, with an average UCAS points return per pupil equivalent to ABB grades. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_0565-Large-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_0565-Large.png "IMG_0565 Large")Bethany Benson, Catherine McCammon and Dylan McMullan all scored 3 A\* grades - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_0568-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_0568.png "IMG_0568")Emma Henry, Niall Keys, Rachel Lewis, Jayne Liggett, Abigail Patterson and Ellie Willis all returned 2 A\* grades and 1 A grade - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_0571-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_0571.png "IMG_0571")Katie Frew, Hollie Magowan, Jamie McAteer and Nathan Reid each achieved 1 A\* grade plus 2 A grades - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_0572-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_0572.png "IMG_0572")Peter Chan, Kai Dickie, Tayyib Majid, Dylan Mooney, Nikolaj Reid, Ellie Robinson, Ellie Wilkinson, Ethan Curry and Benjamin Neill all returned 2 A\*/A grades within their overall totals - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_0575-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_0575.png "IMG_0575")Kelvin Cheung and Caitlyn MacGregor both achieved 4 A grades while Katie Chambers and Adam Curran each scored 3 A grades - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_0579-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_0579.png "IMG_0579")A further 12 pupils achieved at least 2 A grades in their overall totals: James Girvan, Tommy Hajdu, Matthew Hall, Daniel Irwin, Chloe McCaughey, Anson Ng, Lara Robinson, Zara Sloane, Abbie Wilkinson, Nathan Young, Jessica McClung and Harry McCoy Congratulations to all of our Sixth Form pupils who achieved excellent A Level results this summer, with an average UCAS points return per pupil equivalent to ABB grades. Jim Lam led the way with 3 A\* grades plus 1 A grade and Bethany Benson, Catherine McCammon and Dylan McMullan all scored 3 A\* grades. May Lau achieved 2 A\* grades plus 1 A grade and 1 B grade, while Emma Henry, Niall Keys, Rachel Lewis, Jayne Liggett, Abigail Patterson and Ellie Willis all returned 2 A\* grades and 1 A grade. Katie Frew, Hollie Magowan, Jamie McAteer and Nathan Reid each achieved 1 A\* grade plus 2 A grades. Peter Chan, Kai Dickie, Tayyib Majid, Dylan Mooney, Nikolaj Reid, Ellie Robinson, Ellie Wilkinson, Ethan Curry and Benjamin Neill all returned 2 A\*/A grades within their overall totals. Kelvin Cheung and Caitlyn MacGregor both achieved 4 A grades while Katie Chambers and Adam Curran each scored 3 A grades. A further 12 pupils achieved at least 2 A grades in their overall totals: James Girvan, Tommy Hajdu, Matthew Hall, Daniel Irwin, Chloe McCaughey, Anson Ng, Lara Robinson, Zara Sloane, Abbie Wilkinson, Nathan Young, Jessica McClung and Harry McCoy. Year 13 pupils received their AS Level results and there were many impressive performances here too, with 54% of all grades at grade A and over 80% of grades at A/B. Annabel Davidson, Maya Davidson, Lemuel Mak, Rebekah Needham, Gabrielle Ng, Rebecca Verner, Stephen Verner and Hugo Wong all achieved 4 A grades. A further 17 pupils returned at least 3 A grades in their overall totals: Amy Hall, Sarah Kelly, Alfie Lewis, Charlotte Meyer, Molly Reid, Katelyn Wylie, Siena Fenton, Chloe Acheson, Robyn Archer, Grace Boyle, Agnes Cheung, James McCammon, Sian Morris, Cassie Parr, Steven Scott, Alex Talbot and Maisy Mae Williamson. > “A fitting reward for the hard work pupils have put in to their studies throughout their time at RSD. The disruption caused by the pandemic was a major influence on everyone in school last academic year and the pupils met this challenge head on and worked with real commitment and determination. In difficult circumstances, they persevered and have achieved so much. The partnership between school and home is a key factor in allowing young people to thrive and learn and I would like to pass on my thanks to teaching colleagues and parents for the support they have given to pupils and their role in the pupils’ success. We are thrilled that this great bunch of young people have done so well and opened up so many opportunities for their future.” > > – Dr Burnett, Headmaster - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-level-success-at-rsd%2F&t=A%20Level%20Success%20at%20RSD) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20Level%20Success%20at%20RSD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-level-success-at-rsd%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News, Sixth Form **Tags:** Celebrating Success --- ### [Celebrating Success : Achievements in Swimming](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-achievements-in-swimming/) **Published:** July 4, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Wow! Congratulations to the following RSD pupils who have achieved Division 2 and Division 1 times in a variety of strokes in Swimming. No mean feat! This means that these swimmers have now qualified to compete in the Irish Nationals Championships in the Division 1 and Division 2 competitions as appropriate in July. **Content:** Wow! Congratulations to the following RSD pupils who have achieved Division 2 and Division 1 times in a variety of strokes in Swimming. No mean feat! This means that these swimmers have now qualified to compete in the Irish Nationals Championships in the Division 1 and Division 2 competitions as appropriate in July. The RSD community congratulates you all and wishes you the best of luck in your All Ireland level competition if competing. - Megan Chambers – Div 2 - Toby McClean – Div 2 - Ryan Johnston – Div 1 - Rebecca Graham – Div 2 - Emma Chambers – Div 2 - Matthew Moan – Div 1 - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-achievements-in-swimming%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%3A%20Achievements%20in%20Swimming) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%3A%20Achievements%20in%20Swimming&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-achievements-in-swimming%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sports News **Tags:** Celebrating Success, Swimming --- ### [Report : Under 14 Hockey Report](https://www.royaldungannon.com/report-under-14-hockey-report/) **Published:** July 5, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** The U14 Hockey team have had an extremely busy and successful season. During the season RSD have played against various schools such as Down High, Royal School Armagh and Omagh Academy. **Content:** The U14 Hockey team have had an extremely busy and successful season. During the season RSD have played against various schools such as Down High, Royal School Armagh and Omagh Academy. The girls have only lost 4 matches the entire season. This is an amazing achievement in itself. Well done to all. The girls won the first round of the school cup in October beating Dalriada 3-0, they then progressed into the second round beating Limavady 3-0. Unfortunately after a very competitive game the girls were knocked out in the third round of the cup losing against Banbridge Academy 4-1. The girls then played Victoria College in the quarter final of the Junior Shield in January and won 2-1. Goals from Evie Girvan and Beth Robinson. Following this win the girls progressed into the semi-final playing against Royal and Prior, winning 3-0. Two goals from Evie and one from Beth. This comfortable win booked them a place into the final of the U14 Junior Shield. The girls played an amazing game of hockey and beat Wallace High School 3-0 to be Junior Shield Winners! Wallace had previously beaten the girls earlier in the season which made this achievement particularly special. Evie Girvan scored two goals and Abi Neill scored one. The girls are to be congratulated on their outstanding achievement this year. Not only winning the shield but also on their work ethic. All girls have worked extremely hard all season, showing up to all training sessions and giving 100%. Their hard work has most definitely paid of. Special mention to the three Year 9 girls who have stepped up and joined the U14 team during the cup and shield matches-Evie Girvan, Abi Neill and Beth Robinson. The whole team has been captained by Soraia Monterio who kept everyone organised and motivated! Evie Girvan was top goal scorer scoring 11 goals for the U14s. Thanks to everyone involved including Paul Kerr, Sam Cuddy and Diane Robb for umpiring and supporting. The U14 B Team have also played various schools throughout the season including Wellington College, Killicomaine Junior High School, Wallace High and Strathearn. The girls have demonstrated excellent team work and commitment. They won three out of their four matches. Well done to all. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Freport-under-14-hockey-report%2F&t=Report%20%3A%20Under%2014%20Hockey%20Report) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Report%20%3A%20Under%2014%20Hockey%20Report&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Freport-under-14-hockey-report%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 3, Sports News, Year 10 **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Highlight : Junior Hockey Dinner](https://www.royaldungannon.com/highlight-junior-hockey-dinner/) **Published:** June 29, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** ![](///var/mobile/Containers/Data/Application/E197A61A-743B-4FC8-91A7-264588B0458C/Library/Caches/Media/thumbnail-p4096-2079x2079.jpeg) [ ![img_9292.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_9292.jpg?w=287&h=216&ssl=1 "img_9292.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_9292-jpg/) [ ![img_9293.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_9293.jpg?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "img_9293.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_9293-jpg/) [ ![img_9294.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_9294.jpg?w=287&h=216&ssl=1 "img_9294.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_9294-jpg/) [ ![img_9295.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_9295.jpg?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "img_9295.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_9295-jpg/) [ ![img_9300.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_9300-scaled.jpg?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "img_9300.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_9300-jpg/) [ ![img_9304.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_9304-scaled.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "img_9304.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_9304-jpg/) [ ![img_9299.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_9299-scaled.jpg?w=234&h=313&ssl=1 "img_9299.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_9299-jpg/) [ ![img_9303.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_9303-scaled.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "img_9303.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_9303-jpg/) [ ![img_9302.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_9302-scaled.jpg?w=686&h=515&ssl=1 "img_9302.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_9302-jpg/) [ ![img_9296.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_9296-scaled.jpg?w=386&h=515&ssl=1 "img_9296.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_9296-jpg/) [ ![img_9301.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_9301-scaled.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "img_9301.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_9301-jpg/) [ ![img_9298.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_9298-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "img_9298.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_9298-jpg/) [ ![img_9297.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_9297-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "img_9297.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_9297-jpg/) ![](///var/mobile/Containers/Data/Application/E197A61A-743B-4FC8-91A7-264588B0458C/Library/Caches/Media/thumbnail-p4108-2079x2079.jpeg) To celebrate the very successful seasons for both the U13 and U14 Hockey squads, their coaches organised an awards dinner at Ellie’s Kitchen. Over 40 girls attended and enjoyed some good food and lots of craic to end the season in style. On the night, certificates were awarded to the following pupils: Under 13A: - Top Goalscorer: ​Evie Girvan - Most Improved Player: ​Hannah McIlwaine and Megan Chambers - Goal of the Season:​ Honor Davidson - Player of the Year:​ Evie Girvan and Beth Robinson Under 13 B: - Top Goalscorer: ​​Lola Carberry - Most Improved Player:​ Alice Doran - Player of the Year:​ Anna Bailey Under 14A: - Top Goalscorer:​​ Abigail Patton - Most Improved Player:​ Anna Sloane - Player of the Year: ​Lucy Davidson Under 14B: - Top Goalscorer: ​​Ellie McFarland - Most Improved Player:​ India Aiken - Player of the Year:​ Kezia Shaw Congratulations to all of our winners, but also to everybody who represented RSD in junior hockey this season. We look forward to seeing the girls continue their hockey journey next season. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhighlight-junior-hockey-dinner%2F&t=Highlight%20%3A%20Junior%20Hockey%20Dinner) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Highlight%20%3A%20Junior%20Hockey%20Dinner&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhighlight-junior-hockey-dinner%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 3, Sports News, Trips and Visits, Year 10, Year 9 **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Report: Under 13 A&B XI Hockey Reports](https://www.royaldungannon.com/report-under-13-ab-xi-hockey-reports/) **Published:** July 1, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** This has been an excellent season for the Under 13A squad. Having missed out on the experience of Year 8 hockey, the girls were raring to go in September and their enthusiasm for training a fixtures continued right through until May **Content:** # Under 13 A XI Hockey Report ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/U13A-XI.jpg) > Played 13 Won 11 Drew 0 Lost 2 > > Goals For: 45 Goals Against: 10 > > This has been an excellent season for the Under 13A squad. Having missed out on the experience of Year 8 hockey, the girls were raring to go in September and their enthusiasm for training a fixtures continued right through until May. The season began with a strong victory (7:1) against Down High School (scorers: E-M McCreedy (3), E. Girvan (2), E. Hutchinson, H. Davidson) and was soon followed by another convincing win (6:0) against Omagh Academy (E. Girvan (4), H. Davidson, B. Robinson). > > October started with a tougher fixture against a very competitive Belfast High School side. RSD emerged as victors by one goal to nil (E. Girvan). Their next opponents were, Clounagh Junior High, also overcome (2:0, E. Girvan, E. Hutchinson). The girls then went on to beat Strathearn Grammar 5:0 (E. Girvan (2), H. Davidson, E. Hutchinson, E-M. McCreedy) and Killicomaine Junior High 3:0 (E. Girvan (2), H. Davidson) before they tasted their first defeat of the season at the hands of Wallace High School (3:1, E. Girvan). The team then finished off the term by getting back on winning ways with another good win against Victoria College (3:1, E. Girvan (2), H. Davidson). > > With the Christmas holidays out of the way, the team began 2022 with a hard-fought victory over Royal School Armagh (3:2, E. Girvan 3). This was followed by what was probably their poorest performance, a 2:0 defeat away to Rainey Endowed. However, they were soon back to winning ways with a 2:1 victory over Lurgan Junior High (E. Girvan 2). > > With the regular season fixtures at an end, the team continued to train regularly, both after school and on Saturdays nd finished the season with a two night “tour” to the north coast. Here they defeated Cookstown High (4:2, E. Girvan 2, H. Davidson 2) and Coleraine Grammar (6:0, E. Girvan 3, H. Davidson, E-M. McCreedy, E. Hutchinson). This was a fitting way to complete what was a really enjoyable season. > > The whole team contributed to this excellent season. In defence, the goalkeeping duties were shared by Sarah McCoy and Megan Chambers, both of whom performed well, with Megan winning one of the “Most Improved Player” awards. The right and left back slots were regularly filled by Abbie Cardwell and Darcy Weir, who played with calmness and determination all year. Emily Watt had a very impressive season at sweeper, where she was regularly made telling tackles and interceptions. At centre back, Beth Robinson had an excellent season, picking up one of the Player of the Season awards for her defensive strength, but also for her role in setting up many of the team’s attacking moves. At times, the defence was also ably supported by Anna Bailey. > > The midfield spots rotated through the season. The right side of midfield was usually held by Poppy Hutchinson who worked hard, both in defending and in her build up play. At centre-mid, Abi Neill grew into her role as the season progressed, learning to be the vital player in linking the team’s offensive play. The left side of midfield was taken by Elliot Hutchinson, who led the way in displaying determination and a combative style of play which often helped the team to impose themselves on their opponents. Hannah McIlwaine also rotated in and out of the midfield through the season and her efforts were recognised with the other Most Improved Player award. > > The girls posed a real threat in an attacking sense through the season, scoring 45 goals in their 13 fixtures. The main threat to opposition teams was Evie Girvan, who had an outstanding season, scoring 25 goals in the process. Evie’s talent saw her being selected for Ulster side that attended the National Hockey Festival in Dublin in May, and her performances were recognised by > > her award as our joint Player of the Year. She was ably supported up front by Honor Davidson and Erin May McCreedy. These girls also chipped in with important goals through the season and were enthusiastic and committed in their approach through the season. > > I’d like to thank the girls for all their hard work this season. A special word of congratulations goes out to Beth, Abi an Evie who were so instrumental in the Under 14 XI’s success in the Junior Shield competition. Thanks also to all of the parents who have come out on Saturday mornings to cheer on the girls. A big thank you also to Mrs Stewart for her valuable help, support and banter, with a series of junior sides over the last few years. I look forward to working with the team again next year. > > Squad: M. Chambers, S. McCoy, A. Cardwell, B. Robinson, D. Weir, A. Bailey, P. Hutchinson, A. Neill, E. Hutchinson, H. McIlwaine, K. Ryan, A. Doran, A. Watt, R. Richardson, H. Davidson, E. Girvan, E-M. McCreedy, R. Richardson and L. Carberry. > > *Special thanks to Mr Kerr for this report.* # Under 13 B XI Hockey Report ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/U13B-XI.jpg) > Played: 6 Won: 1 Drew: 2 Lost: 3 > > Goals For: 3 Goals Against: 6 > > The Under 13 B squad enjoyed a really fun season of hockey, both during their practices and in fixtures against opposition schools. As a group, they made lots of progress in terms of the their skills and game awareness. > > Their first game of the season saw the girls lose a very tight game 1:0 to Wellington College’s A team. They followed this up with an excellent performance to defeat Strathearn 3:0, with goals from Lola Carberry (2) and Hannah McIlwaine. They then went on to earn very commendable draws, both 0:0, with Killicomaine JHS and Wallace HS, before suffering a 2:0 defeat at the hands of Victoria College. They finished off the season with another defeat, this time by 3:0 to Rainey Endowed. > > This group have been a pleasure to work with, always enthusiastic and committed in their attendance at after school practice. In terms of awards for the season, Player of the Year was awarded to Anna Bailey, Most Improved Player went to Alice Doran and the Top Goalscorer award was won by Lola Carberry. Hopefully the girls will continue to enjoy their hockey in Year 10 and to maintain their enthusiastic and fun approach to the sport. Well done girls! > > Squad: S. McCoy, M. Chambers, A. Bailey, S. Da Costa, C. Rainey, C. Kennedy, R. Geddis, C. Ewing, A. Watt, E. Wilson, A. Doran, L. Carberry, L. Knox, K. Ryan, H. McIlwaine, T. Stoyanova, R. Robinson, S-J. Heatrick and L. Black > > *Special thanks to Mr Kerr for this report.* - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Freport-under-13-ab-xi-hockey-reports%2F&t=Report%3A%20Under%2013%20A%26B%20XI%20Hockey%20Reports) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Report%3A%20Under%2013%20A%26B%20XI%20Hockey%20Reports&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Freport-under-13-ab-xi-hockey-reports%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 3, Sports News, Year 9 **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Celebrating Success | Emma Henry](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-emma-henry/) **Published:** June 30, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Following the A level Art Exhibition, Mr Andy Griggs who is leading a tour of the battlefields of France and Belgium to mark the anniversary of the battle of the Somme **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_9283-1024x768.jpg)Following the A level Art Exhibition, Mr Andy Griggs who is leading a tour of the battlefields of France and Belgium to mark the anniversary of the battle of the Somme, with the Dungannon Branch of ‘Friends of the Somme Society’, approached one of our students, Emma Henry (Year 14), to purchase a selection of ceramic poppies which featured as part of her final piece. In return for a donation towards the Royal British legion, the poppies will be distributed to each member on the tour and laid on the graves of soldiers from the Dungannon area who lost their lives courageously fighting in the Great War. What a tremendous use of your talent, Emma! Well done! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-emma-henry%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Emma%20Henry) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Emma%20Henry&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-emma-henry%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, General News, Sixth Form **Tags:** Celebrating Success --- ### [A Level Art Exhibition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-art-exhibition/) **Published:** June 28, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** It was great to be able to welcome our Sixth Form Art pupils’ family and friends into school recently to celebrate the completion of their AS and A Level artwork with an exhibition of their work. **Content:** [ ![img_9291.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_9291.jpg?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "img_9291.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-art-exhibition/img_9291-jpg/) [ ![img_9285.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_9285-scaled.jpg?w=502&h=377&ssl=1 "img_9285.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_9285-jpg/) [ ![img_9290.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_9290-scaled.jpg?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "img_9290.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_9290-jpg/) [ ![img_9286.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_9286-scaled.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "img_9286.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_9286-jpg/) [ ![img_9288.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_9288-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "img_9288.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_9288-jpg/) [ ![img_9284.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_9284-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "img_9284.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_9284-jpg/) [ ![img_9287.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_9287-scaled.jpg?w=1076&h=807&ssl=1 "img_9287.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_9287-jpg/) It was great to be able to welcome our Sixth Form Art pupils’ family and friends into school recently to celebrate the completion of their AS and A Level artwork with an exhibition of their work. The Art Department would like to congratulate the pupils for their hard work in the subject over the last number of years and we wish our A Level art pupils all the best in their studies beyond RSD. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-level-art-exhibition%2F&t=A%20Level%20Art%20Exhibition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20Level%20Art%20Exhibition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-level-art-exhibition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Art and Design, General News, Sixth Form --- ### [Celebrating Success | True Colours Exhibition 2022](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-true-colours-exhibition-2022/) **Published:** June 8, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Each year, CCEA's True Colours exhibition celebrates artwork produced within schools and colleges across NI, giving pupils the opportunity to showcase their impressive art and design pieces which have been produced for their A2, AS or GCSE level examinations. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/1-Charlotte-Meyer-GCSE-nomination-virtual-exhibition-edit-scaled.jpg)![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/5-Hollie-Magowan-nomination-virtual-and-live-exhibition-scaled.jpg)Each year, CCEA’s True Colours exhibition celebrates artwork produced within schools and colleges across NI, giving pupils the opportunity to showcase their impressive art and design pieces which have been produced for their A2, AS or GCSE level examinations. This year, two of our artists, Hollie Magowan at AS and Charlotte Meyer at GCSE, have been featured in the virtual exhibition (now live on the CCEA website). Congratulations girls, what an outstanding achievement! [Click here to access the virtual exhibition](https://ccea.org.uk/learning-resources/true-colours) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-true-colours-exhibition-2022%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20True%20Colours%20Exhibition%202022) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20True%20Colours%20Exhibition%202022&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-true-colours-exhibition-2022%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, Events, General News, Sixth Form --- ### [Highlight: Under 13 Hockey Tour 2022](https://www.royaldungannon.com/highlight-under-13-hockey-tour-2022/) **Published:** June 18, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** On the weekend of 20th - 22nd May the Under 13A Hockey squad took part in an end of season mini tour to the north coast. **Content:** [ ![744d32ec-6308-4a9a-bd7a-bdf31c490025](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/744d32ec-6308-4a9a-bd7a-bdf31c490025.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "744d32ec-6308-4a9a-bd7a-bdf31c490025") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/highlight-under-13-hockey-tour-2022/744d32ec-6308-4a9a-bd7a-bdf31c490025/) [ ![IMG_2450](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_2450-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_2450") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/highlight-under-13-hockey-tour-2022/img_2450/) [ ![IMG_7314](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_7314-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_7314") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/highlight-under-13-hockey-tour-2022/img_7314/) [ ![IMG_7331](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_7331-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_7331") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/highlight-under-13-hockey-tour-2022/img_7331/) [ ![IMG_7339](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_7339-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_7339") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/highlight-under-13-hockey-tour-2022/img_7339/) [ ![IMG_2444](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_2444-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_2444") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/highlight-under-13-hockey-tour-2022/img_2444/) [ ![IMG_7344](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_7344-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_7344") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/highlight-under-13-hockey-tour-2022/img_7344/) [ ![IMG_7240](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_7240-scaled-e1655466113736.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_7240") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/highlight-under-13-hockey-tour-2022/img_7240/) > **On the weekend of 20th – 22nd May the Under 13A Hockey squad took part in an end of season mini tour to the north coast. On Friday 20th May the team left RSD and stopped to play a very competitive match against a combined U13/14 side at local neighbours Cookstown High School. This was a really entertaining match to watch, with RSD emerging as 4:2 winners. Goals were scored by Evie Girvan (2) and Honor Davidson (2). The team then made their way to their accommodation for the weekend, the Lodge Hotel in Coleraine, before enjoying diner at a local pizzeria and some ice cream in Portstewart.** > > **Saturday 21st saw the team playing another fixture, this time against mixed junior side at Coleraine Grammar school. Again the team played very well against competitive opposition and were able to win the match. Scorers on the day were Evie Girvan (3), Honor Davidson, Erin May McCreedy and Elliot Hutchinson. It was also great to see RSD’s former headmaster Paul Hewitt, who was there to watch his granddaughter play for Coleraine. With the hockey out of the way, the girls enjoyed an afternoon of amusements (and lots of sugar!) in Portrush, before finishing the evening with some ten-pin bowling at the Jet Centre.** > > **I’d like to thank the staff at Cookstown High and Coleraine Grammar for providing us with fixtures at a busy time of year and to commend the girls for their excellent behaviour and fun-filled attitude over the whole weekend. This was an enjoyable way to end what has been an excellent season of hockey for the girls.** > > *Special thanks to Mr Kerr for this report.* - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhighlight-under-13-hockey-tour-2022%2F&t=Highlight%3A%20Under%2013%20Hockey%20Tour%202022) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Highlight%3A%20Under%2013%20Hockey%20Tour%202022&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhighlight-under-13-hockey-tour-2022%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Featured, Sports News, Trips and Visits, Year 10 **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Sports Day 2022](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2022/) **Published:** June 17, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** On Wednesday, we held our annual Sports Day, with students from Years 8-11 competing in a range of track and field events. We were very fortunate with the weather, meaning that our athletes and spectators were able to enjoy the activities and support their House. **Content:** [ ![RSD Sports Day 2022-5](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2022-5-scaled.jpg?w=318&h=212&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2022-5") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2022/rsd-sports-day-2022-5/) [ ![RSD Sports Day 2022-9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2022-9-scaled.jpg?w=318&h=212&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2022-9") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2022/rsd-sports-day-2022-9/) [ ![RSD Sports Day 2022-10](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2022-10-scaled.jpg?w=142&h=212&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2022-10") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2022/rsd-sports-day-2022-10/) [ ![RSD Sports Day 2022-12](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2022-12-scaled.jpg?w=141&h=212&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2022-12") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2022/rsd-sports-day-2022-12/) [ ![RSD Sports Day 2022-20](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2022-20-scaled.jpg?w=141&h=212&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2022-20") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2022/rsd-sports-day-2022-20/) [ ![RSD Sports Day 2022-27](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2022-27-scaled.jpg?w=437&h=291&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2022-27") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2022/rsd-sports-day-2022-27/) [ ![RSD Sports Day 2022-32](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2022-32-scaled.jpg?w=437&h=291&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2022-32") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2022/rsd-sports-day-2022-32/) [ ![RSD Sports Day 2022-47](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2022-47-scaled.jpg?w=194&h=291&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2022-47") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2022/rsd-sports-day-2022-47/) [ ![RSD Sports Day 2022-75](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2022-75-scaled.jpg?w=309&h=206&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2022-75") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2022/rsd-sports-day-2022-75/) [ ![RSD Sports Day 2022-109](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2022-109-scaled.jpg?w=137&h=206&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2022-109") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2022/rsd-sports-day-2022-109/) [ ![RSD Sports Day 2022-120](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2022-120-scaled.jpg?w=309&h=206&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2022-120") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2022/rsd-sports-day-2022-120/) [ ![RSD Sports Day 2022-87](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2022-87-1-scaled.jpg?w=309&h=206&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2022-87") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2022/rsd-sports-day-2022-87-2/) On Wednesday, we held our annual Sports Day, with students from Years 8-11 competing in a range of track and field events. We were very fortunate with the weather, meaning that our athletes and spectators were able to enjoy the activities and support their House. Congratulations to all of our medal winners, and to Beresford/Charlemont who finished first with 479 points. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2022-155-scaled.jpg) Individual cups and prizes were presented by our special guest, President of the Former Pupils Association, Mr Glenn Ferry. Well done to all competitors and thanks to Mr Ferry and to everyone who helped in making the day a success, particularly the members of the PFTA who ran the refreshments stall. Special Prize Winners [ ![Mini and Minor Winners](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2022-157-scaled.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2022-157") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2022/rsd-sports-day-2022-157/) Mini and Minor Winners [ ![Junior and Intermediate Girls Winners](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2022-161-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2022-161") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2022/rsd-sports-day-2022-161/) Junior and Intermediate Girls Winners [ ![Junior and Intermediate Boys Winners](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2022-162-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "RSD Sports Day 2022-162") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2022/rsd-sports-day-2022-162/) Junior and Intermediate Boys Winners Boys Mini Champion (Year 8) Shield – Adam Nixon Girls Mini Champion (Year 8) Shield – Amy Meeke Boys Minor Champion (Year 9) Cup – Nathan Junk Girls Minor Champion (Year 9) Cup – Evie Girvan Boys Junior Champion (Year 10) Greer Cup – Rory McClung Girls Junior Champion (Year 10) Cup – Gabby Mischook Boys U15 Sprint Champion (Year 10) Foreman Cup – Callum Walker Girls U15 Sprint Champion (Year 10) PFTA Cup – Lucy Davidson Boys Intermediate (Year 11&12) Champion Victor Ludorum Cup – Callum Walker Boys Intermediate (Year 11&12) Runner Up Scout Shield – Cameron Cummings Girls Intermediate (Year 11&12) Champion Old Girls’ Cup – Carly Robinson Girls Intermediate (Year 11&12) Runner-Up Shield – Erin Mathieson Inter House Athletics Cup – Beresford/Charlemont - 1st 479 pts – BC - 2nd 322 pts – MR - 3rd 306 pts – BT - 4th 259 pts – ND - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsports-day-2022%2F&t=Sports%20Day%202022) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sports%20Day%202022&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsports-day-2022%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Featured, House News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sports News, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9 **Tags:** Athletics, Sports Day --- ### [Platinum Jubilee Celebration & Competition Winners](https://www.royaldungannon.com/platinum-jubilee-celebration-competition-winners/) **Published:** June 13, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** On Friday, students from Years 8-11 entered their creations in our special Queen's Platinum Jubilee Baking Competition. The students' scones, traybakes and cakes were enjoyed as part of our special celebration, alongside a barbecue, live music and lovely weather. **Content:** On Friday, students from Years 8-11 entered their creations in our special Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Baking Competition. The students’ scones, traybakes and cakes were enjoyed as part of our special celebration, alongside a barbecue, live music and lovely weather. In each year group, prizes were awarded by some very special judges (Mrs McMullan and Mrs Clingan). Thanks to everyone who took part and to all of the staff who made this celebration possible. [ ![Year 8 Prizewinners](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_8883-scaled.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "img_8883.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_8883-jpg/) Year 8 Prizewinners [ ![Year 9 Prizewinners](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_8876-1-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "img_8876-1.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_8876-1-jpg/) Year 9 Prizewinners [ ![Year 10 Prizewinners](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_8886-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "img_8886.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_8886-jpg/) Year 10 Prizewinners [ ![Year 11 Prizewinners](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_8879-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "img_8879.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_8879-jpg/) Year 11 Prizewinners [ ![Judges and Staff](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_8890-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "img_8890.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_8890-jpg/) Judges and Staff ## Competition Winners #### Year 8 Scones - Winners: Aaron Reid and Keenan Smith - Runners up; Madison Weir and Lucy Orr, Phoebe Kells and Kornelia Strzelczyk #### Year 9 Chocolate Cakes - Winners: Hannah McElwaine and Rebecca Robinson - Runners up: Erin May McCreedy and Alice Doran, Emilia Zareiko and Katherine Ryan - Special judges award: Kylie Cheung and Nisha Chung #### Year 10 Traybakes - Winners: Reuben Gallagher & Harry Wylie - Runners Up: Jamie Creaney, Stephen Wylie, Caleb Thompson #### Year 11 Showstoppers - Winners: Carly Robinson, Nicole Hamilton, Hannah Herron, Louise Marshall and Miranda Hazelton - Runners up: Joanna Ashfield, Molly McCallister & Hannah Spence, Grace Beacom and Ellie Hetherington ![]() - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fplatinum-jubilee-celebration-competition-winners%2F&t=Platinum%20Jubilee%20Celebration%20%26%20Competition%20Winners) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Platinum%20Jubilee%20Celebration%20%26%20Competition%20Winners&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fplatinum-jubilee-celebration-competition-winners%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Featured, Food Technology, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9 --- ### [Celebrating Success | Molly McAlister](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-molly-mcalister/) **Published:** June 8, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** While we have organised a range of events in school to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, one of our students, Molly McAlister (Year 11), was invited to attend the Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London as a Young Leader with Tempo Brownies. **Content:** While we have organised a range of events in school to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, one of our students, Molly McAlister (Year 11), was invited to attend the Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London as a Young Leader with Tempo Brownies. > “The Queen has a long-standing personal history with Girlguiding first joining as a Guide in 1937, at 11 years old alongside her 7-year-old sister, Princess Margaret as a Brownie. As a member of the 1st Buckingham Palace Guides, she took part in camping trips and earned badges in swimming, first aid, dancing, cooking, interpreting and horse riding. In 1952, the same year she succeeded to the throne, HM The Queen became Joint Patron for Girlguiding with Queen Elizabeth (The Queen Mother).” Molly thoroughly enjoyed the pageant, saying “It was so exciting to watch the pageant, there was so much to see and the atmosphere was amazing. My favourite parts were the heliosphere, seeing the Gold State Coach and Ed Sheeran!” It’s lovely to think that a member of our school community was at the heart of the action during this memorable event. We are looking forward to our own celebrations at the end of this week! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-molly-mcalister%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Molly%20McAlister) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Molly%20McAlister&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-molly-mcalister%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 4, Year 11 **Tags:** Celebrating Success --- ### [Celebrating Success | Stephen Black](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-stephen-black/) **Published:** May 27, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to our former head boy, Stephen Black. Stephen attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace on Friday 20th May as part of his reward for completing his Gold Duke of Edinburgh award while at RSD (the presentation had been delayed because of COVID restrictions). Well done, Stephen! **Content:** [ ![20220520170043_IMG_0391](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220520170043_IMG_0391.jpg?w=214&h=410&ssl=1 "20220520170043_IMG_0391") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-stephen-black/20220520170043_img_0391/) [ ![20220520141715_IMG_0362](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220520141715_IMG_0362-rotated.jpg?w=307&h=410&ssl=1 "20220520141715_IMG_0362") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-stephen-black/20220520141715_img_0362/) [ ![20220520160348_IMG_0378](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220520160348_IMG_0378.jpg?w=547&h=410&ssl=1 "20220520160348_IMG_0378") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-stephen-black/20220520160348_img_0378/) Congratulations to our former head boy, Stephen Black. Stephen attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace on Friday 20th May as part of his reward for completing his Gold Duke of Edinburgh award while at RSD (the presentation had been delayed because of COVID restrictions). Well done, Stephen! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-stephen-black%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Stephen%20Black) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Stephen%20Black&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-stephen-black%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News **Tags:** Celebrating Success, DofE --- ### [A promising performance from the Girls’ Junior Tennis team!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-promising-performance-from-the-girls-junior-tennis-team/) **Published:** May 25, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Well done to the girls’ Junior Tennis team (Erin May McCready, Gabrielle Mischook, Grace Smyth and Soraia Monteiro) who competed in the cup competition last week. The girls played well, beating Wallace High School and Banbridge Academy, drawing with Killicomaine JHS and losing out to a strong Friends School Lisburn. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Tennis-scaled-e1653410845860.jpg)Well done to the Girls’ Junior Tennis team (Erin May McCready, Gabrielle Mischook, Grace Smyth and Soraia Monteiro) who competed in the cup competition last week. The girls played well, beating Wallace High School and Banbridge Academy, drawing with Killicomaine JHS and losing out to a strong Friends School Lisburn. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-promising-performance-from-the-girls-junior-tennis-team%2F&t=A%20promising%20performance%20from%20the%20Girls%E2%80%99%20Junior%20Tennis%20team%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20promising%20performance%20from%20the%20Girls%E2%80%99%20Junior%20Tennis%20team%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-promising-performance-from-the-girls-junior-tennis-team%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 3, Sports News --- ### [Table Tennis Success!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/table-tennis-success/) **Published:** May 26, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Tom Irwin (Year 11) who was crowned Ulster Schools U16 Champion at the recent Ulster Schools’ Individual Championships at Lisburn Racquets Club. **Content:** [ ![thumbnail_image3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/thumbnail_image3.jpeg?w=284&h=378&ssl=1 "thumbnail_image3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/table-tennis-success/thumbnail_image3/) [ ![image1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/image1.png?w=212&h=378&ssl=1 "image1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/table-tennis-success/image1-4/) [ ![thumbnail_image2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/thumbnail_image2.jpeg?w=284&h=378&ssl=1 "thumbnail_image2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/table-tennis-success/thumbnail_image2/) [ ![thumbnail_image5](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/thumbnail_image5.jpeg?w=284&h=378&ssl=1 "thumbnail_image5") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/table-tennis-success/thumbnail_image5/) Congratulations to Tom Irwin (Year 11) who was crowned Ulster Schools U16 Champion at the recent Ulster Schools’ Individual Championships at Lisburn Racquets Club. Daniel Irwin (Year 14) was 3rd in the Ulster Schools’ U19 Championship. Emily Stinson (Year 11) was 5th in the Ulster Schools’ U16 Girls Championship and Charlie Stinson (Year 8) reached the last 16 in the Ulster Schools’ U12 Championship. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftable-tennis-success%2F&t=Table%20Tennis%20Success%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Table%20Tennis%20Success%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftable-tennis-success%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sports News --- ### [Smashing Sandwiches in 8R](https://www.royaldungannon.com/smashing-sandwiches-in-8r/) **Published:** May 19, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Year 8 have been studying the Eatwell Guide recently in F.T. and have been planning some healthy, balanced meals. 8R were tasked with creating a "smashing sandwich" using all they have learned about nutritious meal planning. **Content:** [ ![IMG_0274](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0274-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_0274") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/smashing-sandwiches-in-8r/img_0274/) [ ![IMG_0275](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0275-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_0275") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/smashing-sandwiches-in-8r/img_0275/) [ ![IMG_0276](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0276-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_0276") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/smashing-sandwiches-in-8r/img_0276/) [ ![IMG_0277](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0277-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_0277") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/smashing-sandwiches-in-8r/img_0277-2/) [ ![IMG_0278](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0278-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_0278") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/smashing-sandwiches-in-8r/img_0278/) [ ![IMG_0279](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0279-scaled.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "IMG_0279") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/smashing-sandwiches-in-8r/img_0279-2/) [ ![IMG_0280](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0280-scaled.jpg?w=234&h=313&ssl=1 "IMG_0280") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/smashing-sandwiches-in-8r/img_0280/) [ ![IMG_0281](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0281-scaled.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "IMG_0281") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/smashing-sandwiches-in-8r/img_0281-2/) [ ![IMG_0282](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0282-scaled.jpg?w=184&h=245&ssl=1 "IMG_0282") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/smashing-sandwiches-in-8r/img_0282/) [ ![IMG_0283](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0283-scaled.jpg?w=184&h=245&ssl=1 "IMG_0283") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/smashing-sandwiches-in-8r/img_0283/) [ ![IMG_0284](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0284-scaled.jpg?w=183&h=245&ssl=1 "IMG_0284") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/smashing-sandwiches-in-8r/img_0284/) [ ![IMG_0285](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0285-scaled.jpg?w=183&h=245&ssl=1 "IMG_0285") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/smashing-sandwiches-in-8r/img_0285/) [ ![IMG_0286](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0286-scaled.jpg?w=326&h=245&ssl=1 "IMG_0286") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/smashing-sandwiches-in-8r/img_0286/) [ ![IMG_0287](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0287-scaled.jpg?w=223&h=297&ssl=1 "IMG_0287") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/smashing-sandwiches-in-8r/img_0287/) [ ![IMG_0288](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0288-scaled.jpg?w=396&h=297&ssl=1 "IMG_0288") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/smashing-sandwiches-in-8r/img_0288/) [ ![IMG_0289](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0289-scaled.jpg?w=223&h=297&ssl=1 "IMG_0289") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/smashing-sandwiches-in-8r/img_0289/) [ ![IMG_0290](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0290-scaled.jpg?w=222&h=297&ssl=1 "IMG_0290") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/smashing-sandwiches-in-8r/img_0290-2/) Year 8 have been studying the Eatwell Guide recently in F.T. and have been planning some healthy, balanced meals. 8R were tasked with creating a “smashing sandwich” using all they have learned about nutritious meal planning. They did a great job at carefully choosing their ingredients. Don’t they look delicious? - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsmashing-sandwiches-in-8r%2F&t=Smashing%20Sandwiches%20in%208R) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Smashing%20Sandwiches%20in%208R&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsmashing-sandwiches-in-8r%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Food Technology, Key Stage 3, Year 8 --- ### [High Level of Achievement and Effort Awards (Spring 2022) | Key Stage 3](https://www.royaldungannon.com/high-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-spring-2022-key-stage-3/) **Published:** May 18, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to all of our Key Stage 3 students who received their 'High Level of Achievement and Effort' or 'High Level of Effort' awards in assembly this morning. We are so proud of all of you and cannot wait to see you continue to grow and flourish in your time at RSD. **Content:** [ ![Year 8 - High Level of Achievement and Effort Awards](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/img_8659-scaled.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "img_8659.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_8659-jpg/) Year 8 – High Level of Achievement and Effort Awards [ ![Year 8 - High Level of Effort Awards](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/img_8662-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "img_8662.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_8662-jpg/) Year 8 – High Level of Effort Awards [ ![Year 9 - High Achievement and Effort Awards](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/img_8664-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "img_8664.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_8664-jpg/) Year 9 – High Achievement and Effort Awards [ ![Year 9 - High Level of Effort Awards](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/img_8668-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "img_8668.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_8668-jpg/) Year 9 – High Level of Effort Awards [ ![Year 10 - High Level of Achievement and Effort Awards](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/img_8655-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "img_8655.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_8655-jpg/) Year 10 – High Level of Achievement and Effort Awards [ ![Year 10 - High Level of Effort Awards](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/img_8653-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "img_8653.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_8653-jpg/) Year 10 – High Level of Effort Awards Congratulations to all of our Key Stage 3 students who received their ‘High Level of Achievement and Effort’ or ‘High Level of Effort’ awards in assembly this morning. We are so proud of all of you and cannot wait to see you continue to grow and flourish in your time at RSD. **YEAR 8** > **High Level of Achievement and Effort Award Winners:** > > Maja Anderson, Joel Clarke, Chung Hei Ching (Nia), Amy Doran, Sheelyn Gallagher, Ruby Gilpin, Ryan Hetherington, Kathryn Kane, Hannah Kelly, Lara Kerr, Adrija Matuseviciute, Carla McCammon, Emma McCreedy, Amy Meeke, Lucy Orr, Chloe Potter, Matas Slajus, Angela Tran, Madison Weir > > **High Level of Effort Award Winners:** > > Lam Man Hon (Marcus), Bobby Mann, Elijah Martin, Aaron Reid, Yau Sum Yiu (Saree) **YEAR 9** > **High Level of Achievement and Effort Award Winners:** > > Anna Bailey, Abby Cardwell, Megan Chambers, Cheung, Ka Yee (Kylie), Chung, Hiu Ching (Nisha), Sarah Da Costa, Alice Doran, Chloe Ewing, Elliot Hutchinson, Poppy Hutchinson, Rebecca Loane, Sarah McCoy, Hannah McIlwaine, Katherine Ryan, Lydia Spence, Tanya Stoyanova, Emily Watt, Darcy Weir, Emilia Zareiko > > **High Level of Effort Award Winners:** > > Hannah Davidson, Joseph Kane, Charlotte Kennedy, Harry Kerr, Darcie Knox, Leung, Tsz Ching (Kylie), Charlie McClung, Aleksander Tomaszewski **YEAR 10** > **High Level of Achievement and Effort Award Winners:** > > Kristyn Archer, Hannah Atkinson, Lucy Davidson, Reuben Gallagher, Emma Gilmore, Oscar Gilpin, Man-Fei Ashley Ip, Jessica Kerr, Tamah Martin, Toby McClean, Jonathan McKenzie, Gabrielle Mischook, Zara Mitchell, James Parks, Abigail Patton, Victoria Sharkey, Grace Smyth, Stephen Wylie, Zara Wylie > > **High Level of Effort Award Winners:** > > Keeley Burrows, Hannah Conway, Jamie Creaney, Joshua Ferguson, Eve Hadden, Paco Ng, Yeung Tsz Ching (Apple) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhigh-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-spring-2022-key-stage-3%2F&t=High%20Level%20of%20Achievement%20and%20Effort%20Awards%20%28Spring%202022%29%20%7C%20Key%20Stage%203) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=High%20Level%20of%20Achievement%20and%20Effort%20Awards%20%28Spring%202022%29%20%7C%20Key%20Stage%203&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhigh-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-spring-2022-key-stage-3%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Featured, General News, Key Stage 3, Year 10, Year 8, Year 9 --- ### [Celebrating Success | Louisa Gilpin](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-louisa-gilpin/) **Published:** May 20, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Many congratulations to our AS Geographer, Louisa Gilpin (Year 13) who has won a prize of £100 Amazon vouchers in QUB’s Planning ‘Placehack’ competition. **Content:** Many congratulations to our AS Geographer, Louisa Gilpin (Year 13) who has won a prize of £100 Amazon vouchers in QUB’s Planning ‘Placehack’ competition. This competition was run by the School of Natural and Built Environment at QUB. Louisa, being a talented A-Level Geographer and artist, used both of these skills in her entry for this competition. The competition involved ‘hacking your place’. Over the past two years, we have all become more closely acquainted with the area in which we live, thanks to lockdown restrictions. We are now more aware than ever of some of the problems or issues where we live. Contrastingly, lockdown made some of us live better: less traffic and pollution, a better sense of community and a better balance to working patterns. This competition required Louisa to imagine a better, happier and healthier place to live and picture a ‘new normal’, essentially requiring her to become a planner for her neighbourhood! Entries involved producing a map of her improvements, e.g. where people should be able to cycle and walk more easily to get to where they want to go, as well as a written document suggesting her improvements, e.g. where more local shops are needed, or wider footpaths, or how to use empty shops units, or where to place a playpark etc. Well done Louisa on your success, from the Geography Department and the whole RSD community! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-louisa-gilpin%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Louisa%20Gilpin) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Louisa%20Gilpin&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-louisa-gilpin%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Geography, Sixth Form **Tags:** Celebrating Success --- ### [Showjumping Success at Balmoral Show](https://www.royaldungannon.com/showjumping-success-at-balmoral-show/) **Published:** May 18, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** On Saturday 14th May, our Showjumping team was representing the school at Balmoral Show. The team consisted of Bethany Smith, Erin Mathieson, Emma Jane Orr and Lucy Orr (unfortunately Emma Jane had to withdraw from the competition before Saturday's event). **Content:** [ ![20220514_095954](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220514_095954.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "20220514_095954") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/showjumping-success-at-balmoral-show/20220514_095954/) [ ![20220514_100155](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220514_100155.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "20220514_100155") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/showjumping-success-at-balmoral-show/20220514_100155/) On Saturday 14th May, our Showjumping team was representing the school at Balmoral Show. The team consisted of Bethany Smith, Erin Mathieson, Emma Jane Orr and Lucy Orr (unfortunately Emma Jane had to withdraw from the competition before Saturday’s event). This year, the competition involved 5 pre-qualified school teams from the Ulster Region (includes Cavan, Monaghan & Donegal) and the top 5 school teams from the Equestrian Inter-schools Ireland League. So to qualify in itself was an achievement, which the RSD team did by placing first at the first qualifier. On Saturday, the girls finished in 3rd place with 3 faults (closely behind the first and second place winners). It was a very successful morning for the girls – well done everyone! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fshowjumping-success-at-balmoral-show%2F&t=Showjumping%20Success%20at%20Balmoral%20Show) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Showjumping%20Success%20at%20Balmoral%20Show&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fshowjumping-success-at-balmoral-show%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, Sports News **Tags:** Show Jumping, Showjumping --- ### [Year 14 Celebration Day 2022](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-14-celebration-day-2022/) **Published:** May 12, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Yesterday, we said goodbye to our Year 14s and sent them off to prepare for their final exam series at RSD. It was great to see everyone taking part in the day's activities, enjoying the waterslide and bouncy castle on their last day as a year group. **Content:** [ ![img_6459.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/img_6459-scaled.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "img_6459.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_6459-jpg/) [ ![img_6477.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/img_6477-scaled.jpg?w=234&h=313&ssl=1 "img_6477.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_6477-jpg/) [ ![img_6475.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/img_6475-scaled.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "img_6475.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_6475-jpg/) [ ![img_6488.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/img_6488-scaled.jpg?w=287&h=216&ssl=1 "img_6488.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_6488-jpg/) [ ![img_6478.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/img_6478-scaled.jpg?w=287&h=216&ssl=1 "img_6478.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_6478-jpg/) [ ![img_6483.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/img_6483-scaled.jpg?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "img_6483.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_6483-jpg/) [ ![img_6487.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/img_6487-scaled.jpg?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "img_6487.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_6487-jpg/) [ ![img_6485.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/img_6485-scaled.jpg?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "img_6485.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_6485-jpg/) Yesterday, we said goodbye to our Year 14s and sent them off to prepare for their final exam series at RSD. It was great to see everyone taking part in the day’s activities, enjoying the waterslide and bouncy castle on their last day as a year group. Each student was given an ‘exam survival kit’ to help them through the next couple of months. Good luck to everyone in Year 14 for their upcoming exams – keep up the hard work and it will all pay off on Results Day! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-14-celebration-day-2022%2F&t=Year%2014%20Celebration%20Day%202022) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2014%20Celebration%20Day%202022&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-14-celebration-day-2022%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sixth Form --- ### [Celebrating Success | Zak Hall](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-zak-hall/) **Published:** March 9, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** On Sunday, Zak Hall (Year 10) competed in the Northern Ireland and Ulster Indoor Championships. Not only did Zak run a huge Personal Best in the 800 metre race with a time of 2 minutes 26 seconds, but he also won a silver medal as part of his under 15 4 x 200 metre relay race team. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Zak-Hall-169x300.jpg)On Sunday, Zak Hall (Year 10) competed in the Northern Ireland and Ulster Indoor Championships. Not only did Zak run a huge Personal Best in the 800 metre race with a time of 2 minutes 26 seconds, but he also won a silver medal as part of his under 15 4 x 200 metre relay race team. The team will now go forward to the All Ireland Championships, representing Armagh AC. Congratulations, Zak, this is an amazing achievement! Best of luck for the All Ireland Championships in April. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-zak-hall%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Zak%20Hall) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Zak%20Hall&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-zak-hall%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 3, Sports News **Tags:** Celebrating Success --- ### [Celebrating Success | Chloe Acheson](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-chloe-acheson/) **Published:** April 15, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Chloe Acheson in Y13 who was named as one of the top 3 students in NI in the Young Enterprise / Ulster University Assessment. Chloe attended the YEA22 black-tie awards event in Belfast City Hall to receive her award. **Content:** [ ![YE 3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/YE-3.jpeg?w=613&h=613&crop=1&ssl=1 "YE 3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-chloe-acheson/ye-3/) [ ![YE 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/YE-2.jpeg?w=459&h=613&ssl=1 "YE 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-chloe-acheson/ye-2/) Congratulations to Chloe Acheson in Y13 who was named as one of the top 3 students in NI in the Young Enterprise / Ulster University Assessment. Chloe attended the YEA22 black-tie awards event in Belfast City Hall to receive her award. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-chloe-acheson%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Chloe%20Acheson) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Chloe%20Acheson&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-chloe-acheson%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Extra-curricular News, General News, Sixth Form **Tags:** Celebrating Success, Young Enterprise --- ### [Celebrating Success | Erika Mejeryte](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-erika-mejeryte/) **Published:** April 28, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Erika Mejeryte who attended the European Championship Dance Masters over the Easter Holidays, after achieving great results in the Ulster and Celtic championships earlier in the season. **Content:** [ ![20220410_192841](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20220410_192841-scaled.jpg?w=258&h=458&ssl=1 "20220410_192841") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-erika-mejeryte/20220410_192841/) [ ![20220410_173420](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20220410_173420-scaled.jpg?w=814&h=458&ssl=1 "20220410_173420") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-erika-mejeryte/20220410_173420/) Congratulations to Erika Mejeryte who attended the European Championship Dance Masters over the Easter Holidays, after achieving great results in the Ulster and Celtic championships earlier in the season. Erika was placed very highly in her competitions, achieving two first place and three second place awards. Due to this incredible performance, she has been invited to attend the World Dance Masters in Blackpool in July. Well done, Erika, and good luck for your competition in July – everyone at RSD is very proud of you! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-erika-mejeryte%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Erika%20Mejeryte) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Erika%20Mejeryte&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-erika-mejeryte%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 3, Year 8 **Tags:** Celebrating Success --- ### [Celebrating Success | Jorja Wilson](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-jorja-wilson/) **Published:** May 10, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Jorja Wilson (Y13) who has recently been appointed to the role of Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet for the County of Tyrone for the coming year. We love to hear about all of our amazing students and their many accomplishments, both inside and outside school. **Content:** [ ![8](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/8-scaled.jpg?w=647&h=435&ssl=1 "8") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-jorja-wilson/8-6/) [ ![INSIGNIA (2)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/INSIGNIA-2.jpg?w=425&h=435&ssl=1 "INSIGNIA (2)") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-jorja-wilson/insignia-2/) Congratulations to Jorja Wilson (Y13) who has recently been appointed to the role of Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet for the County of Tyrone for the coming year. We love to hear about all of our amazing students and their many accomplishments, both inside and outside school. Special thanks to Mrs Hamilton from the Reserve Forces & Cadets Association Northern Ireland for this detailed report (see below). > **COOKSTOWN CADET HONOURED AT HILLSBOROUGH** > > Cookstown teenager Cadet Corporal Jorja Wilson has been appointed to the role of Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet for the County of Tyrone for the coming year. > > The accomplished 17-year-old student of Royal School Dungannon was formally awarded the honour at a ceremony at Hillsborough Castle, becoming one of eleven Lord Lieutenants’ Cadets in Northern Ireland, taking on a largely ceremonial role. Jorja can expect a busy year ahead, attending Mr Robert Scott, Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for the County of Tyrone, on major civic occasions. In recognition of the award, Jorja who is a member of the Cookstown Open Army Cadet Force Detachment, will wear a special insignia on her uniform throughout her year in office. > > The Citation which accompanies her award praises Jorja as ‘a very bright and capable Cadet, popular with her peers and extremely dedicated and committed to the ACF’. An excellent instructor, demonstrating strong communication skills, she had proved adept at recruiting and supporting new recruits. Jorja has successfully competed in Battalion Shooting, and was part of the Cadet 100 competition. She has also been a member of the Tripoli Cup team and has taken part in a number of Remembrance events. > > Outside Cadet life, Jorja’s apparently boundless energy has seen her achieve her Lifesavers Award at her local Leisure Centre and she made time to volunteer to help her community during the Covid pandemic, grocery shopping and delivering medical supplies. Jorja is also an enthusiastic member of the Stewartstown Dramatic Society and, a gifted singer, she has entertained veterans and her local British Legion. > > The Citation concludes, ‘Her turnout and bearing are exemplary; she is dependable, hard-working and honest.’ > > Jorja is pictured at the Hillsborough Castle event, receiving her Award and congratulations from Mr Robert Scott, Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for the County of Tyrone. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-jorja-wilson%2F&t=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Jorja%20Wilson) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20Success%20%7C%20Jorja%20Wilson&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-jorja-wilson%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sixth Form **Tags:** Celebrating Success --- ### [House Debating Competition 2022](https://www.royaldungannon.com/house-debating-competition-2022/) **Published:** May 10, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** On Friday 6th April, the House Debating competition took place. The motion was "This house believes that Ireland should be reunited" **Content:** [ ![Winners](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Winners-scaled.jpg?w=569&h=759&ssl=1 "Winners") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/house-debating-competition-2022/winners-2/) [ ![Debate- Mountjoy v's Beresford](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Debate-Mountjoy-vs-Beresford-scaled.jpg?w=503&h=378&ssl=1 "Debate- Mountjoy v's Beresford") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/house-debating-competition-2022/debate-mountjoy-vs-beresford/) [ ![Debate- Nicholson v's Bullingbrooke](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Debate-Nicholson-vs-Bullingbrooke-1-scaled.jpg?w=503&h=377&ssl=1 "Debate- Nicholson v's Bullingbrooke") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/house-debating-competition-2022/debate-nicholson-vs-bullingbrooke-2/) > “On Friday 6th April, the House Debating competition took place. The motion was “This house believes that Ireland should be reunited”. The Beresford team, consisting of Matthew McNeill and Beth Emerson, debated against the Mountjoy team, consisting of Rebecca and Stephen Verner. The Nicholson team, consisting of Benjamin Neill and Dylan Marsh, took on the Bullingbrook team, consisting of Hollie Magowan and Tommy Hajdu. Mountjoy-Ranfurly were the overall winners of the House Debating competition. Well done to all who took part, in what were two exciting debates! Also thanks to the teachers who judged the debates.” Special thanks to our new ‘Debating Editor’ for the 2022/2023 school year, Rebecca Verner, for preparing this report. You will be hearing a lot more from Rebecca, and the rest of our Editors, over the coming months. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhouse-debating-competition-2022%2F&t=House%20Debating%20Competition%202022) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=House%20Debating%20Competition%202022&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhouse-debating-competition-2022%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, House News **Tags:** Debating --- ### [High Level of Achievement and Effort Awards | Year 8](https://www.royaldungannon.com/high-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-year-8/) **Published:** March 7, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to all of our Year 8 students who received their 'High Level of Achievement and Effort' or 'High Level of Effort' awards in assembly this morning. We are so proud of all of you and cannot wait to see you all continue to grow and flourish in your time at RSD. **Content:** [ ![IMG_7788](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_7788-scaled.jpg?w=559&h=419&ssl=1 "IMG_7788") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/high-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-year-8/img_7788/) [ ![IMG_7791](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_7791-scaled.jpg?w=513&h=419&ssl=1 "IMG_7791") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/high-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-year-8/img_7791/) Congratulations to all of our Year 8 students who received their ‘High Level of Achievement and Effort’ or ‘High Level of Effort’ awards in assembly this morning. We are so proud of all of you and cannot wait to see you continue to grow and flourish in your time at RSD. **High Level of Achievement and Effort Award Winners:** Jacob Bell, Emily Clarke, Amy Doran, Sheelyn Gallagher, Ruby Gilpin, Ryan Hetherington, Kristupas Jurgilas, Kathryn Kane, Hannah Kelly, Lam Man Hon (Marcus), Elijah Martin, Adrija Matuseviciute, Carla McCammon, Emma McCreedy, Chloe Potter, Angela Tran, Madison Weir **High Level of Effort Award Winners:** Joel Clarke, Armandas Kaminskas, Naomi Lokutijevska, Maisy Montgomery, Matas Slajus, Charlie Sloan, Charlie Stinson, Luke Wylie - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhigh-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-year-8%2F&t=High%20Level%20of%20Achievement%20and%20Effort%20Awards%20%7C%20Year%208) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=High%20Level%20of%20Achievement%20and%20Effort%20Awards%20%7C%20Year%208&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhigh-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-year-8%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Featured, General News, Key Stage 3, Year 8 --- ### [Excellent results for Sixth Form pupils](https://www.royaldungannon.com/excellent-results-for-sixth-form-pupils-2/) **Published:** August 14, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![IMG_5797a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_5797a-scaled.jpg?w=304&h=228&ssl=1 "IMG_5797a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/excellent-results-for-sixth-form-pupils-2/img_5797a/) [ ![IMG_9834a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_9834a-scaled.jpg?w=303&h=228&ssl=1 "IMG_9834a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/excellent-results-for-sixth-form-pupils-2/img_9834a/) [ ![IMG_2411a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_2411a-scaled.jpg?w=461&h=228&ssl=1 "IMG_2411a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/excellent-results-for-sixth-form-pupils-2/img_2411a/) [ ![IMG_3298a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_3298a-scaled.jpg?w=609&h=328&ssl=1 "IMG_3298a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/excellent-results-for-sixth-form-pupils-2/img_3298a/) [ ![IMG_5387a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_5387a-scaled.jpg?w=463&h=328&ssl=1 "IMG_5387a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/excellent-results-for-sixth-form-pupils-2/img_5387a/) The Royal School Dungannon’s Headmaster, Dr David Burnett, has spoken about the A Level results this year, describing the process as, “A real challenge for all concerned. We know that our pupils wanted to sit their exams and show what they were capable of but that wasn’t to be for obvious reasons. The process this year relied upon schools submitting Centre Assessment Grades and rank orders to the exam boards and the exam boards then standardised those grades to ensure fairness and comparability across schools and with previous years. The grades awarded by the exam boards are the outcome of that process and the various parts of the system working together in the best interest of the pupils.” He continued, “I want to praise the RSD teachers who worked so hard on this process and also to say well done to our pupils who had worked consistently throughout their course and given their teachers a strong evidence base to work from. This combination of teacher professionalism and pupils’ commitment made possible a very difficult task. Thanks also to our parents who have supported their children so much and worked so closely with the school during this really challenging time. We are delighted that so many of our Sixth Formers have been awarded top grades by the various exam boards and it is a fitting outcome given their hard work. Although the system may have been different this year, the pupils should take great pride in their efforts and be reassured that their grades have the same value as in any other year and will stand them in good stead. We are certainly proud of them and offer our congratulations. Hopefully, we will be able to bring our leavers back into RSD at some point in the future so we can say ‘well done!’ in person.” The Year 14 pupils who received top grades from the exam boards included: Anson Chan and Ryan Li were both awarded 3 A\* grades plus 1 A grade, and Bebhinn Elliott-Murphy was awarded 3 A\* grades. Luke Millar and Cherith Robinson were each awarded 2 A\* grades and 1 A grade while Edison Shek was awarded 4 A grades. Seven pupils were awarded 1 A\* grade plus 2 A grades: Catherine Boyd; Jonathan Hall; Aimee Johnston; Ellen Kirkland; Jenny Liu; Peter McClements; and Damian Tsui. Joshua A Clarke, Emily Condy, Rachael Hall and Leah Maxwell were all awarded 3 A grades. James Stockdale was awarded 1 A\*, 1 A and 1 B grades, and Jasmine Ashfield was awarded 1 A\* and 2 B grades. Chloe Kelly, Katharine Lamb, Adam McConville Logan McIlravie and Ellie To were all awarded 2 A and 1 B grades. Year 13 pupils were also awarded AS grades and there were many impressive outcomes here too, with Grace Ferguson, Tori Hampton, Alice Hayes, Grace Morrow, Odo Pang, Jessica Sloane and Katelin Spratt all awarded 4 A grades. A further 14 pupils were awarded at least three A grades in their chosen subjects: Zara Boyd, Hollie Corr, Ellie Curry, Ellie Greenaway, Samuel Thompson, Jon Birnie, Ellen Black, Lydia Carson, Emily Ewart, Rebecca Hicks, Katie Marshall, Tracy Sloane, Jamie Thompson and Caleb Wilson. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fexcellent-results-for-sixth-form-pupils-2%2F&t=Excellent%20results%20for%20Sixth%20Form%20pupils) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Excellent%20results%20for%20Sixth%20Form%20pupils&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fexcellent-results-for-sixth-form-pupils-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Featured, General News, Sixth Form --- ### [Reminder – A Level and AS Grades, Thursday 13th August](https://www.royaldungannon.com/reminder-a-level-and-as-grades-thursday-13th-august/) **Published:** August 12, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Reminder for A Level and AS Grades, Thursday 13th August **Content:** **Reminder – A Level and AS Grades, Thursday 13th August** At the end of term you received information about collecting your A/ AS grades. This is a reminder that Year 14 and Year 13 pupils were issued with a GCE PIN which enables you to see your results online from 8.00 am on Thursday. This applies only to CCEA exams so if you studied subjects with English or Welsh exam boards then you will not see those results using this system. You may collect your results in person from school any time after 9.00 am. We would ask that only the pupil comes into the school building and that parents remain outside. Please follow the instructions on the day and make your way to the Assembly Hall to collect your envelope. Any results envelopes not collected by 2.00 pm will be put in the post. If coming into school, please follow any social distancing guidance and signage in place, as well as general government guidance in place at the time e.g. you may wish to wear a face mask. When you have collected your results in school there will be no obligation for you to stay and open them there and then i.e. you can leave and open them in private where and when you wish. Apart from overseas boarders no results will be given out by telephone. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Freminder-a-level-and-as-grades-thursday-13th-august%2F&t=Reminder%20%E2%80%93%20A%20Level%20and%20AS%20Grades%2C%20Thursday%2013th%20August) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Reminder%20%E2%80%93%20A%20Level%20and%20AS%20Grades%2C%20Thursday%2013th%20August&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Freminder-a-level-and-as-grades-thursday-13th-august%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Headmaster's End of Year Message 2020](https://www.royaldungannon.com/headmasters-end-of-year-message-2020/) **Published:** June 30, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** The Royal School Dungannon: Headmaster's end of year message for June 2020. **Content:** Our Headmaster’s end of year message for June 2020. <https://youtu.be/bzgF-sJubwo> - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fheadmasters-end-of-year-message-2020%2F&t=Headmaster%E2%80%99s%20End%20of%20Year%20Message%202020) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Headmaster%E2%80%99s%20End%20of%20Year%20Message%202020&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fheadmasters-end-of-year-message-2020%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [RSD Spring Honours 2020](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-spring-honours-2020/) **Published:** June 22, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** We welcome you to watch Dr Burnett and Mr Clingan present our Spring Honours 2020 awards on our Royal Dungannon YouTube channel, following the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdQCtit8wxo . **Content:** We welcome you to watch Dr Burnett and Mr Clingan present our Spring Honours 2020 awards on our Royal Dungannon YouTube channel, following the link <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdQCtit8wxo> . | **Royal School Dungannon****Honours List – Spring 2020** | | |---|---| | **Debating** | | | |---|---|---| | **Major Honours** | | | | Catherine A Boyd | 14 | | | Matthew RH McNeill | 12 | | | **Honourable Mention** | | | | Tamas A Hajdu | 12 | | | Chloe L McCaughey | 12 | | | | | | | **Public Speaking** | | | | **Honourable Mention** | | | | Luci F Wallace | 12 | | | | | | | **Music** | | | | **Major Honours** | | | | Emily M Hayes | 14 | Redate | | Suet Man Jenny Liu | 14 | Redate | | Hoi Ting Ellie To | 14 | Redate | | Ellie J Curry | 13 | | | Grace A Ferguson | 13 | | | Alice A Hayes | 13 | | | Chloe M Kelly | 14 | | | Cherith PJ Robinson | 14 | | | **Minor Honours** | | | | Jasmine EI Ashfield | 14 | Redate | | Alex Z Chambers | 14 | Redate | | Anna ME Gamble | 14 | Redate | | Rachael S Hall | 14 | Redate | | Katie A Archer | 13 | | | Erioluwa A Alabi | 13 | | | Lydia C Carson | 13 | | | Emily Condy | 14 | | | Rebecca Hicks | 13 | | | Wai Ching Ryan Law | 13 | | | Grace L Morrow | 13 | | | Joshua L Needham | 13 | | | **Honourable Mention** | | | | Rebekah K Needham | 11 | | | | | | | **Hockey** | | | | **Major Honours** | | | | Emma O Givan | 14 | Redate | | Ellie Greenaway | 13 | Redate | | Sophie A Khan | 13 | Redate | | Mia McCammon | 13 | Redate | | Mia Proctor | 14 | Redate | | Sarah Shrestha | 13 | Redate | | Zara E Boyd | 13 | | | Chloe R Davison | 14 | | | Grace A Ferguson | 13 | | | Jessica L McClung | 12 | | | Hannah J Sloss | 13 | | | **Minor Honours** | | | | Lydia J Reid | 14 | Redate | | Ruth H Wilson | 14 | Redate | | Louise O Boyd | 14 | | | Emily D Ewart | 13 | | | Chloe R Hadden | 13 | | | **Honourable Mention** | | | | Lauren AE Gillespie | 11 | | | Abbie A Hampton | 11 | | | Molly Watt | 11 | | | | | | | **Rugby** | | | | **Major Honours** | | | | Peter RJ Busby | 14 | Redate | | Joshua S Clarke | 14 | Redate | | Charlie T Conroy | 14 | Redate | | Jack A Girvan | 14 | Redate | | Adam P Junk | 14 | Redate | | Adam H McFarland | 14 | Redate | | Logan T McIlravie | 14 | Redate | | Jonathan R McCammond | 14 | Redate | | Jamie RB Allen | 12 | | | Thomas JW Burns | 14 | | | Jacob MJ Clarke | 12 | | | James RA Girvan | 12 | | | Justin Lam | 14 | | | Craig WI Saunders | 12 | | | Michael D Tate | 12 | | | **Minor Honours** | | | | Joshua A Clarke | 14 | Redate | | Ben P Kelly | 13 | | | Robin B Kirk | 13 | | | Matt B Lapington | 13 | | | Adam G McNally | 13 | | | Adam W Marshall | 13 | | | Joshua D Pinkerton | 13 | | | **Honourable Mention** | | | | Ben W Connelly | 12 | | | Ryan P Evans | 12 | | | Alex M Kennedy | 12 | | - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-spring-honours-2020%2F&t=RSD%20Spring%20Honours%202020) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Spring%20Honours%202020&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-spring-honours-2020%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 4, Music News, Sixth Form, Sports News --- ### [Welcome to RSD Year 8 2020!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/welcome-to-rsd-year-8-2020/) **Published:** June 15, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** To our new Year 8 pupils for September 2020, today was scheduled to be our P7 Induction Day at RSD. We would also normally be meeting you in your primary schools this week and chatting with you about how exciting life is at RSD. We know that you will have so many questions- hopefully this video will answer some of these for you! <https://youtu.be/5pZ8McoYvJI> Keep an eye on our website and social media for more exciting information about what our current pupils are getting up to this week too. We are so excited to meet you! [ ![1RSD](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1RSD.png?w=661&h=544&ssl=1 "1RSD") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/welcome-to-rsd-year-8-2020/1rsd/) [ ![2RSD](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2RSD.png?w=411&h=306&ssl=1 "2RSD") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/welcome-to-rsd-year-8-2020/2rsd/) [ ![3GTW](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/3GTW.png?w=411&h=234&ssl=1 "3GTW") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/welcome-to-rsd-year-8-2020/3gtw/) [ ![4DMC](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/4DMC.png?w=357&h=202&ssl=1 "4DMC") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/welcome-to-rsd-year-8-2020/4dmc/) [ ![5MDM](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/5MDM.png?w=356&h=202&ssl=1 "5MDM") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/welcome-to-rsd-year-8-2020/5mdm/) [ ![6CEM](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/6CEM.png?w=355&h=202&ssl=1 "6CEM") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/welcome-to-rsd-year-8-2020/6cem/) - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwelcome-to-rsd-year-8-2020%2F&t=Welcome%20to%20RSD%20Year%208%202020%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Welcome%20to%20RSD%20Year%208%202020%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwelcome-to-rsd-year-8-2020%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Summer Term 2020](https://www.royaldungannon.com/summer-term-2020/) **Published:** April 21, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Dear RSD Pupils, I hope you had an enjoyable time with family over the Easter holiday period. It was strange to finish last term as we did and even stranger to have a lockdown Easter and the start of the summer term without the usual buzz around school life. **Content:** Dear RSD Pupils, I hope you had an enjoyable time with family over the Easter holiday period. It was strange to finish last term as we did and even stranger to have a lockdown Easter and the start of the summer term without the usual buzz around school life. Usually, we would be looking ahead to events such as Sports Day and activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions and House competitions, which help to balance the academic focus around the exams season. Of course, none of those things will be happening this term and we are all stuck in this new world of staying at home and helping to contain the spread of the coronavirus. There is no sign of schools reopening anytime soon, so we will all have to continue in this new situation and do the best we can to help each other and our wider community. Your teachers will continue to help you online with your learning and to support you in whatever ways we can. So far, the vast majority of pupils have been very engaged with the learning activities provided so well done to all of you. If you are having trouble connecting to Google Classroom or other online materials, then please let your teacher or Head of Year know. We will try to help you. For all pupils in Years 8-11, you will be pleased to hear no doubt that we will not be having school exams this term as we would normally do at the end of May and start of June. This makes your online learning more important, not less, as it will be the main way to build your knowledge base in your subjects and prepare for moving on to your new year group in September. For pupils in Years 8-10, your main task is to keep working with your subject teachers using the learning materials provided. It won’t be the same as when you are in school, working together in class, but it is an important way to sustain continuity in your learning across all your subjects. For Year 10, we are working on the options groups for GCSE next year. We will probably need to contact some of you about your choices to help make everything work. Also, sometime later this term, we will look at moving Year 10’s online studies more towards your subject choices for next year. For Year 11, your focus is on keeping your GCSE work going in each of your subjects. We know that it is not always easy to do this but the most important thing is to engage with your teachers and the work that is coming your way online. If you drift away from your work, then you will find it so much harder next year to fill in the gaps and link everything together. Year 11 pupils who were meant to sit GCSE Mathematics this summer already know that they won’t be sitting those exams and that their grades will be allocated by RSD and the exam board, CCEA, working together. It may be tempting to ease back on your maths in this scenario but remember, you need to build your maths knowledge and skill level so that you have the foundation for Further Maths next year. Stay focused! Pupils in Years 12, 13 and 14 have received lots of information about the exams being cancelled and the grading process now happening instead. I won’t go over that again but I will take this opportunity to say please do not be worrying about this process and to reiterate that your teachers and senior staff at RSD will be working hard on your behalf to make sure that we provide the exam boards with the best grades that we can for you. One thing to look out for in the weeks ahead is an opportunity to engage with some material related to the subjects you are going on to study at AS or continuing to A2. This will be a useful way to become familiar with the type of topics, concepts and skills which characterise the subject at that level and make it interesting. It will help you make a sharp start in September and hit the ground running. We know that school life is not just about academic study and we all want to do what we can to sustain the sense of RSD community that we normally enjoy each day. When we were closing down school in March, I mentioned to Year 12 and Year 14 that we didn’t envisage the year ending like this and it would be important to have everyone back at some stage. We still aim to do just that, to have you all together and celebrating your time at RSD. For Year 13, there is the issue of the prefect elections still to take place and we will definitely do just that, either by some clever electronic means this term or as soon as we are all back together in September. There are also school Honours to be awarded and we want to do this in the coming days and acknowledge all those senior pupils who have given so much to RSD in areas such as hockey, rugby, music and debating. Indeed, your teachers have been giving some thought to the issue of how we sustain our sense of community and how we could do some things together which showcase the good things still going on, give everyone a bit of fun and laughter or maybe raise some funds for good causes. Watch this space! We will hopefully have some ideas and activities for you to enjoy or become involved with in the days ahead. I wish you all good health and a sense of contentment as we make our way through the next few weeks and months of lockdown. RSD is still here for you and your teachers are still thinking about you and your future. Stay engaged with your learning and involved with the RSD community and we will look forward to seeing everyone back in the Old Grey Mother in the not-too-distant future. Dr D Burnett (Headmaster) 21st April 2020 - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsummer-term-2020%2F&t=Summer%20Term%202020) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Summer%20Term%202020&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsummer-term-2020%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, General News --- ### [SCHOOL CLOSURE UPDATE. 18th March 2020 at 8.30pm](https://www.royaldungannon.com/school-closure-update-18th-march-2020-at-8-30pm/) **Published:** March 18, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** The NI Executive have announced that schools in NI will close from Monday 23rd March. There is no defined time period for closure but they indicate this will be a long-term closure, probably through to the summer holidays and possibly beyond. It is essential, therefore, that parents and pupils prepare for an extended period of time out of school and the necessity for ‘distance learning’ via online resources. RSD will operate for the next two days as planned: Thursday 19th March – RSD open as usual for all pupils and staff. Friday 20th March – RSD open for Year 14 only and all staff. Monday 23rd March – RSD CLOSED. A full update has been emailed this evening to the RSD community. **Content:** The NI Executive have announced that schools in NI will close from Monday 23rd March. There is no defined time period for closure but they indicate this will be a long-term closure, probably through to the summer holidays and possibly beyond. It is essential, therefore, that parents and pupils prepare for an extended period of time out of school and the necessity for ‘distance learning’ via online resources. RSD will operate for the next two days as planned: - Thursday 19th March – RSD open as usual for all pupils and staff - Friday 20th March – RSD open for Year 14 only and all staff - Monday 23rd March – RSD CLOSED A full update has been emailed this evening to the RSD community. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fschool-closure-update-18th-march-2020-at-8-30pm%2F&t=SCHOOL%20CLOSURE%20UPDATE.%2018th%20March%202020%20at%208.30pm) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=SCHOOL%20CLOSURE%20UPDATE.%2018th%20March%202020%20at%208.30pm&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fschool-closure-update-18th-march-2020-at-8-30pm%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [1st XV win Danske Bank Schools' Trophy final](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-win-danske-bank-schools-trophy-final/) **Published:** March 9, 2020 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** Congratulations to our 1st XV boys on winning the Danske Bank Schools' Trophy final, 39-14 against Larne Grammar on Wednesday 4th March. The match report follows, with thanks to Mr McClintock. **Content:** [ ![IMG_3160edit](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_3160edit-scaled.jpg?w=440&h=314&ssl=1 "IMG_3160edit") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-win-danske-bank-schools-trophy-final/img_3160edit/) [ ![IMG_3167](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_3167-scaled.jpg?w=209&h=314&ssl=1 "IMG_3167") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-win-danske-bank-schools-trophy-final/img_3167/) [ ![IMG_0334](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0334-scaled.jpg?w=419&h=314&ssl=1 "IMG_0334") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-win-danske-bank-schools-trophy-final/img_0334-2/) [ ![IMG_0338](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0338-scaled.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_0338") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-win-danske-bank-schools-trophy-final/img_0338/) [ ![IMG_3034](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_3034-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_3034") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-win-danske-bank-schools-trophy-final/img_3034/) [ ![IMG_3031](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_3031-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_3031") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-win-danske-bank-schools-trophy-final/img_3031-2/) [ ![IMG_0353](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0353-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0353") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-win-danske-bank-schools-trophy-final/img_0353/) [ ![IMG_0350](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0350-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_0350") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-win-danske-bank-schools-trophy-final/img_0350/) [ ![IMG_0347](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0347-scaled.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_0347") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-win-danske-bank-schools-trophy-final/img_0347/) Congratulations to our 1st XV boys on winning the Danske Bank Schools’ Trophy final, 39-14 against Larne Grammar on Wednesday 4th March. The match report follows, with thanks to Mr McClintock. “RSD started the match with an initial attack in the Larne GS half after forcing them to knock on the kick off. However Larne managed to hold RSD out and were awarded a penalty which then led to a number of attacks against the RSD defence, which eventually broke to allow Larne to take a 7-0 lead. This wake up call seemed to be the fuel for the flurry of RSD attacking phases that followed. RSD scored their first two unconverted tries through Jamie Allen. With the score at 10-7 RSD were able to settle and control the play. Peter Busby finished off in the corner after some impressive team play. Brothers Jack and James Girvan both added to the try count before half time, leaving the score 29-14. The second half was much tighter but RSD always looked in control of the score line. Michael Tate put in a solid performance throughout the final and was rewarded with the first try of the second half. Jonny McCammond then capped the day off with a break from his own 22m, out pacing a number of Larne players to add 5 points. This left the final score at 39-14 and RSD captain Jack Girvan led his team up to lift the Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Trophy.” - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-win-danske-bank-schools-trophy-final%2F&t=1st%20XV%20win%20Danske%20Bank%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Trophy%20final) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XV%20win%20Danske%20Bank%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Trophy%20final&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-win-danske-bank-schools-trophy-final%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Sports News, Year 12 --- ### [Children’s Mental Health Week](https://www.royaldungannon.com/childrens-mental-health-week/) **Published:** February 4, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** We kicked off Children’s Mental Health Week with Heather from Action Mental Health leading ‘Provoking Thought’ workshops for two Year 8 classes today. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_3020crop-300x142.jpg) We kicked off Children’s Mental Health Week with Heather from Action Mental Health leading ‘Provoking Thought’ workshops for 8P & 8Q today. These are scheduled for all Year 8 and Year 9 pupils over the next few weeks and we are very grateful to the AMH coordinators who will be leading these. We were also delighted to hand over a cheque for £500, raised during our World Mental Health day celebrations. Well done everyone! Report, with thanks, from Mrs Kerr. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchildrens-mental-health-week%2F&t=Children%E2%80%99s%20Mental%20Health%20Week) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Children%E2%80%99s%20Mental%20Health%20Week&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchildrens-mental-health-week%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, General News, Key Stage 3, Trips and Visits, Year 8, Year 9 --- ### ['Young Artists' Art Exhibition at the Linen Green](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-artists-art-exhibition-at-the-linen-green/) **Published:** February 4, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Tonight we celebrated the opening of our joint Art exhibition at the Linen Green with St. Patrick's Academy. The exhibition opening night was a great success and we were privileged to be joined by our special guest and local artist, Andrea Hayes. **Content:** [ ![IMG_3033](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_3033-scaled.jpg?w=382&h=254&ssl=1 "IMG_3033") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-artists-art-exhibition-at-the-linen-green/img_3033/) [ ![IMG_3037](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_3037-scaled.jpg?w=170&h=254&ssl=1 "IMG_3037") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-artists-art-exhibition-at-the-linen-green/img_3037/) [ ![IMG_3039](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_3039-scaled.jpg?w=170&h=254&ssl=1 "IMG_3039") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-artists-art-exhibition-at-the-linen-green/img_3039/) [ ![IMG_3040](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_3040-scaled.jpg?w=169&h=254&ssl=1 "IMG_3040") 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![IMG_3079](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_3079-scaled.jpg?w=368&h=246&ssl=1 "IMG_3079") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-artists-art-exhibition-at-the-linen-green/img_3079/) [ ![IMG_3081](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_3081-scaled.jpg?w=368&h=246&ssl=1 "IMG_3081") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-artists-art-exhibition-at-the-linen-green/img_3081/) Tonight we celebrated the opening of our joint Art exhibition at the Linen Green with St. Patrick’s Academy. The exhibition opening night was a great success and we were privileged to be joined by our special guest and local artist, Andrea Hayes. Andrea spoke passionately about her work, offering words of wisdom and reassurance for our young artists. We also heard about the inspiration behind the work from Jasmine Ashfield (Year 14) and Karina Vencaite (also Year 14 and studying at St. Patrick’s Academy) Thanks also to Dr Burnett and Mr Fintan Donnelly for their kind words tonight in support of the event. The work of GCSE and A Level students from both schools will be on display until 13th February. The exhibition is open to the public from 09.30 – 17.00 each day in the unit beside R. Nook at The Linen Green. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoung-artists-art-exhibition-at-the-linen-green%2F&t=%E2%80%98Young%20Artists%E2%80%99%20Art%20Exhibition%20at%20the%20Linen%20Green) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=%E2%80%98Young%20Artists%E2%80%99%20Art%20Exhibition%20at%20the%20Linen%20Green&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoung-artists-art-exhibition-at-the-linen-green%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Art and Design, Community, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Year 12 **Tags:** SESP --- ### [Young Artists Exhibition 2020](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-artists-exhibition-2020/) **Published:** January 30, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** The Royal School Dungannon and St. Patrick's Academy present their annual joint 'Young Artists Exhibition' at the Linen Green.  The opening night will be on Tuesday 4th February at 19:00 and the display will run from 4th–13th February. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/rsdpatsinvite-front-300x213.jpg) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/rsdpatsinvite-back-300x213.jpg) [ ![Ellen Farquhar GCSE - 'A Mid Summer Nights Dream'v2crop Edit](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ellen-Farquhar-GCSE-A-Mid-Summer-Nights-Dreamv2crop-Edit-scaled.jpg?w=232&h=418&ssl=1 "Ellen Farquhar GCSE - 'A Mid Summer Nights Dream'v2crop Edit") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-artists-exhibition-2020/ellen-farquhar-gcse-a-mid-summer-nights-dreamv2crop-edit/) [ ![Owyn Rea AS - 'The Break Up'v2edit](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Owyn-Rea-AS-The-Break-Upv2edit-scaled.jpg?w=279&h=418&ssl=1 "Owyn Rea AS - 'The Break Up'v2edit") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-artists-exhibition-2020/owyn-rea-as-the-break-upv2edit/) [ ![Beth Weir A2 - 'The Detail Within'v2edit](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Beth-Weir-A2-The-Detail-Withinv2edit-scaled.jpg?w=557&h=418&ssl=1 "Beth Weir A2 - 'The Detail Within'v2edit") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-artists-exhibition-2020/beth-weir-a2-the-detail-withinv2edit/) The Royal School Dungannon and St Patrick’s Academy have come together again to present a joint Art & Design Exhibition in the Linen Green: the ‘Young Artists Exhibition’. The exhibition opening night will be on Tuesday 4th February at 19:00 and we will be joined by our special guest, Andrea Hayes. The work of GCSE and A Level students from both schools will be on display from 4th–13th February. The exhibition is open to the public from 09.30 – 17.00 each day in the unit beside R. Nook at The Linen Green. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoung-artists-exhibition-2020%2F&t=Young%20Artists%20Exhibition%202020) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Young%20Artists%20Exhibition%202020&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoung-artists-exhibition-2020%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Art and Design, Community, Events, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Year 12 --- ### [Farewell to our Dilworth Tutors of 2019](https://www.royaldungannon.com/farewell-to-our-dilworth-tutors-of-2019/) **Published:** December 19, 2019 **Author:** Joshua Thompson **Content:** [ ![IMG_2952](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_2952.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "IMG_2952") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_2952/) [ ![IMG_2956](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_2956.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_2956") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_2956/) [ ![IMG_2954](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_2954.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_2954") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_2954/) Sadly this week, we had to say farewell to our Dilworth Tutors for 2019. The boys developed some great bonds of friendship here during their year, making many lifelong friends as well as really getting involved in school life here at RSD. Harrison Dudley-Rode, Bradley Egglestone and Nathan Su’a made a huge contribution not only within the school Boarding Department but also within both the Rugby and Hockey teams, among many other areas. We wish them all the best as they now embark on life back at home again in New Zealand. I’m sure we will see them again in the not so distant future; there will always be a warm welcome for them back here at the Old Grey Mother! Thank you for everything that you contributed to RSD, boys. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffarewell-to-our-dilworth-tutors-of-2019%2F&t=Farewell%20to%20our%20Dilworth%20Tutors%20of%202019) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Farewell%20to%20our%20Dilworth%20Tutors%20of%202019&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffarewell-to-our-dilworth-tutors-of-2019%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, General News --- ### [Charities Committee raise £1025 in 24 hours!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-raise-1025-in-24-hours/) **Published:** December 19, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![IMG_2970](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_2970.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "IMG_2970") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_2970/) [ ![IMG_2971](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_2971.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_2971") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_2971/) [ ![IMG_2973](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_2973.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_2973") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_2973/) [ ![IMG_2977](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_2977.jpg?w=457&h=305&ssl=1 "IMG_2977") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_2977/) [ ![IMG_2984](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_2984.jpg?w=457&h=305&ssl=1 "IMG_2984") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_2984/) [ ![IMG_2986](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_2986.jpg?w=457&h=304&ssl=1 "IMG_2986") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_2986/) [ ![IMG_2991](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_2991-e1576762112221.jpg?w=615&h=922&ssl=1 "IMG_2991") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_2991/) [ ![IMG_2994](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_2994-e1576762646840.jpg?w=615&h=922&ssl=1 "IMG_2994") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_2994/) [ ![IMG_2996](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_2996.jpg?w=457&h=305&ssl=1 "IMG_2996") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_2996/) [ ![IMG_2998edit](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_2998edit.jpg?w=457&h=305&ssl=1 "IMG_2998edit") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_2998edit/) [ ![IMG_3001](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_3001.jpg?w=457&h=304&ssl=1 "IMG_3001") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_3001/) [ ![IMG_3004](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_3004.jpg?w=1076&h=717&ssl=1 "IMG_3004") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_3004/) RSD’s Charities Committee held a very entertaining and successful fundraising event on Tuesday after our Christmas lunch; ‘RSD Top of the Pops: Christmas Edition’. There were four teams participating in the (mostly!) musical extravaganza: Junior Pupils, Senior Pupils, Teaching Staff and Ancillary Staff. One team was eliminated at the end of each round, leaving the Staff Team and Senior Pupils in the final round. With lots of singing and laughter, and a final knockout round of ‘Frosty the Snowman’ (Dr Burnett and our Head Boy, James Stockdale valiantly played the role of Frosty!) the winning team was announced as the Senior Pupils. Thanks to all of our pupils and staff, a fantastic sum of £775.21 was raised through this event. This money will be donated to the Children’s Cancer Leukaemia Fund (Evie’s Special Bow). The Charities Committee pupils also assisted in serving refreshments at the Christmas Concert on Monday evening this week and raised a total of £249.70 for their efforts; this will be donated to Maud Kells in conjunction with Mission Aviation Fellowship. Maud recently came to Senior SU to speak to the pupils and both pupils and staff thoroughly enjoyed it. The Charities Committee have therefore raised a staggering total of £1025 in 24 hours! Their festive fundraising efforts for 2019 do not end here, there will be a retiring collection after our Christmas Carol Service in St. Anne’s Church at 11:15 on Friday of this week; this is also an event not to be missed! The team have set a high standard for 2020- well done! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committee-raise-1025-in-24-hours%2F&t=Charities%20Committee%20raise%20%C2%A31025%20in%2024%20hours%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Charities%20Committee%20raise%20%C2%A31025%20in%2024%20hours%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committee-raise-1025-in-24-hours%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Community, Events, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [RSD in Quarter Final of NISFA U18 Danske Bank Schools' Cup](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-in-quarter-final-of-nisfa-u18-danske-bank-schools-cup/) **Published:** December 15, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** RSD 3 - 2 Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School. RSD progress to the Quarter Final of the Northern Ireland Schools' Football Association (NISFA) U18 Danske Bank Schools' Cup. **Content:** [ ![IMG_4699](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_4699-e1576439631954.jpg?w=386&h=515&ssl=1 "IMG_4699") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-in-quarter-final-of-nisfa-u18-danske-bank-schools-cup/img_4699/) [ ![IMG_4700](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_4700.jpg?w=686&h=515&ssl=1 "IMG_4700") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-in-quarter-final-of-nisfa-u18-danske-bank-schools-cup/img_4700/) RSD 3 – 2 Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School After a successful game on Thursday 12th December, RSD will progress to the Quarter Final of the Northern Ireland Schools’ Football Association (NISFA) U18 Danske Bank Schools’ Cup. Match report follows with thanks to Mr McClintock. Congratulations to the team on their success thus far! “The first half was an even affair with both teams struggling to dominate the midfield. The difference proved to be a moment of brilliance from J. McCammond whose long range shot went in the top corner. As the second half progressed RSD began to make more head way, and were a constant threat with through balls behind the defence. J. Girvan made it 2-0 with a brilliant lob of the keeper from a tight angle. A. McConville made it 3-0 after intercepting a pass across the midfield and cooly placing the ball in the top right corner. Unfortunately RSD began to tire in the last fifteen minutes, conceding two goals (strike from edge of the box and close range from corner) but had enough in the tank to see out the victory. Well done to Mr Willis and the team.” Goal scorers: ⚽ Jonny McCammond 🚀 ⚽ Jack Girvan ⚽ Adam McConnville - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-in-quarter-final-of-nisfa-u18-danske-bank-schools-cup%2F&t=RSD%20in%20Quarter%20Final%20of%20NISFA%C2%A0U18%20Danske%20Bank%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Cup) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20in%20Quarter%20Final%20of%20NISFA%C2%A0U18%20Danske%20Bank%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Cup&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-in-quarter-final-of-nisfa-u18-danske-bank-schools-cup%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, Physical Education, Sports News --- ### [Ellen Awarded Top CCEA Candidate in GCSE Art and Design](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ellen-awarded-top-ccea-candidate-in-gcse-art-and-design/) **Published:** November 27, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** We are delighted to congratulate Ellen Farquhar (Year 13) on being awarded first place in Northern Ireland for GCSE Art and Design. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_2906-editcrop-300x215.jpg) We are delighted to congratulate Ellen Farquhar (Year 13) on being awarded first place in Northern Ireland for GCSE Art and Design. What a fantastic achievement! We wish Ellen all the best as she continues to study this year for her Art and Design, Biology and History A Levels at RSD. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fellen-awarded-top-ccea-candidate-in-gcse-art-and-design%2F&t=Ellen%20Awarded%20Top%20CCEA%20Candidate%20in%20GCSE%20Art%20and%20Design) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ellen%20Awarded%20Top%20CCEA%20Candidate%20in%20GCSE%20Art%20and%20Design&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fellen-awarded-top-ccea-candidate-in-gcse-art-and-design%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Art and Design, General News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass](https://www.royaldungannon.com/alice-in-wonderland-through-the-looking-glass/) **Published:** November 24, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** RSD’s Dramatic Society's review of 'Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass' **Content:** [ ![RSD Alice-7](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RSD-Alice-7.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "RSD Alice-7") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/alice-in-wonderland-through-the-looking-glass/rsd-alice-7/) [ ![RSD Alice-8](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RSD-Alice-8.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "RSD Alice-8") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/alice-in-wonderland-through-the-looking-glass/rsd-alice-8/) [ ![RSD Alice-9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RSD-Alice-9.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "RSD Alice-9") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/alice-in-wonderland-through-the-looking-glass/rsd-alice-9/) [ ![RSD Alice-10](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RSD-Alice-10.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "RSD Alice-10") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/alice-in-wonderland-through-the-looking-glass/rsd-alice-10/) [ ![RSD 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Alice-69](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RSD-Alice-69.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "RSD Alice-69") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/alice-in-wonderland-through-the-looking-glass/rsd-alice-69/) [ ![RSD Alice-77](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RSD-Alice-77.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "RSD Alice-77") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/alice-in-wonderland-through-the-looking-glass/rsd-alice-77/) [ ![RSD Alice-78](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RSD-Alice-78.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "RSD Alice-78") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/alice-in-wonderland-through-the-looking-glass/rsd-alice-78/) [ ![RSD Alice-84](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RSD-Alice-84.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "RSD Alice-84") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/alice-in-wonderland-through-the-looking-glass/rsd-alice-84/) [ ![RSD Alice-88](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RSD-Alice-88.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "RSD Alice-88") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/alice-in-wonderland-through-the-looking-glass/rsd-alice-88/) [ ![RSD Alice-95](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RSD-Alice-95.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "RSD Alice-95") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/alice-in-wonderland-through-the-looking-glass/rsd-alice-95/) [ ![RSD Alice-100](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RSD-Alice-100.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "RSD Alice-100") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/alice-in-wonderland-through-the-looking-glass/rsd-alice-100/) [ ![RSD Alice-101](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RSD-Alice-101.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "RSD Alice-101") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/alice-in-wonderland-through-the-looking-glass/rsd-alice-101/) [ ![RSD Alice-102](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RSD-Alice-102.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "RSD Alice-102") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/alice-in-wonderland-through-the-looking-glass/rsd-alice-102/) [ ![RSD Alice-105](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RSD-Alice-105.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "RSD Alice-105") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/alice-in-wonderland-through-the-looking-glass/rsd-alice-105/) [ ![RSD Alice-103](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RSD-Alice-103.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "RSD Alice-103") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/alice-in-wonderland-through-the-looking-glass/rsd-alice-103/) This year RSD’s Dramatic Society took on the challenge of performing a play based on two well-known and much loved novels by Lewis Carroll. This was a huge task and the cast, crew and backstage teams did incredibly well to produce such a spectacle in only two months. Below is a snapshot of the performances and achievements of all those involved, with thanks to Mr McDowell. ***The Cast*** Sienna Fenton was incredibly impressive as Alice, remaining on the stage for almost every moment, of every scene in the play. She used her facial expression to perfection to convey the character’s thoughts and feelings, whilst confidently using props at times as well. Her achievement in learning so many lines, especially many that made little sense, has to be commended too. Playing the role of the Duchess, White Queen and Sheep, Catherine Boyd’s interpretation of these characters made the audience laugh with her comic timing, whilst demonstrating her vocal range as she performed. Aimee Johnston’s portrayal of the Cheshire Cat and Humpty Dumpty was brilliant as she varied her movement and posture in the two roles to create two very distinct characters. Many of her lines were also nonsensical and thus her ability to remember them was impressive. The Queen of Hearts and Red Queen were played by Bebhinn Elliot Murphy who convincingly captured the stern and cold nature of both Queens; whilst using her intonation and gestures to make the two characters distinct. Her smooth movements when moving across the stage also conveyed her role as a figure of authority in the play. Odo Pang played the part of Charles Dodgson, Dodo and the White Knight, demonstrating his pleasant singing voice and ability to remain in character amongst the craziness of the scenes unfolding in front of him. His use of gestures conveyed the different characters that he was playing very effectively. Abigail Patterson took to the stage as the Dormouse. Her ditzy and loveable character was one that the audience was thoroughly entertained by, in amusing scenes such as the Mad Hatter’s tea party. Abigail was also seen playing the role of the Railway Guard, demonstrating her ability to adapt to multiple roles. The comic duo of Tweedledee (Chloe McCaughey) and Tweedledum (Ellyn Cardwell) were also crowd favourites, gaining multiple laughs from the audience during their memorable scenes on stage with Alice. Their acting skills also shone through in the characters of the Gryphon and Mock Turtle, who were equally as witty. Alex Talbot played the amusing roles of the Knave of Hearts, Red Knight and the Walrus. Alex’s various accents and expressive acting both contributed to the brilliant execution of his very diverse, comic characters. Katie Chambers role as ‘The White Rabbit’ demonstrated her fantastic projection and enunciation, in a challenging role. Her memorable singing voice will not soon be forgotten, in what was a very polished performance. Hollie Magowan played the parts of ‘The Frog-Footman’, ‘The Carpenter’ and ‘The Unicorn’, presenting a brilliant range through her three roles. She managed to covey the various character’s personalities well, especially through the hilarity of the unicorn’s fight. Timothy Ryan shone in his roles as “The March Hare”, “Haigha” and the “Crocodile”. His spot-on comedic timing and hilarious duo with James Stockdale was one of the show’s highlights. James Stockdale’s zany performance as “The Mad Hatter” and “Hatta” left the crowd in stitches. Stockdale and Ryan’s double act was a massive hit. A great farewell show for the leaving Year 14. The roles of the psychotic Cook and the White King were played with aplomb by Matthew McNeill. In only his second outing with the Dramatic Society, Matthew was very assured and used his strong voice and excellent English accents to effectively portray these very different characters to the audience. Benjamin Neill made his first foray into RSD’s dramatic world as the King of Hearts and the Red King. His King of Hearts was the more memorable role (the Red King’s main job was to snore!) He played the part of the pompous but cowardly King with an excellent sense of tone and great facial expressions. Rebekah Needham (Lorina Liddell & Lory) & Katelyn Wylie (Edith Liddell & Eaglet) made a great impression in all of their roles. These young actresses showed they are stars of the future with confident, expressive and engaging performances. Canon Duckworth, Duck and Lion were roles all played by Joe Thompson. We haven’t seen Joe on the RSD stage since he was one of the youngest members of the cast of ‘*Hello Dolly*’. We look forward to seeing him again, especially in comic scenes such as the boxing match he took part in, in his role as the Lion. Vilius Slajus was another debutant with the Dramatic Society, having previously been involved with Junior Drama. He played both his roles, as the Caterpillar and the Aged Man with skill and confidence. Nevertheless, his patronising and pointlessly didactic Caterpillar was undoubtedly the more memorable role and drew great praise from the audience. The Youth and Father William, Jamie Hamilton & James Moan, were two of the most popular characters in the play. The boys’ over-the-top antics and gestures drew great laughter from the crowd and Mr Cuddy has his eye on the pair due to their impressive singing! A final mention must be made of the part played by RSD Dramatic Society Veteran, Rachel Ryan. Her role as the Mouse (alongside other roles), and the song which went with it, pushed Rachel out of her comfort zone. However, she did it very well indeed and it was a great way for her to finish her time with us in the Dramatic Society. Many thanks must also go to a very able supporting cast, who performed in numerous roles: Oliver McIlravie, Cherith Robinson, Beth Emerson, Zara McDermott, Laura Birnie, Nicole Parr, Faith Gildernew, Harry Hayes, Hannah Courtney, Jayne Courtney, Reese McCaughey, Sophie-Jean Knox. ***Backstage, Props, Sound and Lighting*** The backstage, props and sound & lighting teams are to be commended for their excellent work behind the scenes. Props and scenery both were impressively detailed and convincing, as well as highly imaginative in the ability to convey a great deal in each individual scene through a small number of well-chosen and skilfully created stage items. Great thanks must go to Mrs Clingan, Mrs Best, Mrs Prescott and the pupils who helped with all aspects of Art and Design on the set. Similarly, Mr Canning and Mr Johnston must be praised for their expertise and hard work in building much of the set. Despite the large number of scene changes, changes were swift and efficient, without being too rushed or panicky. The backstage and props teams (led by Stage Manager Paddi Matthews and Assistant Stage Manager Tommy Hajdu) showed excellent leadership and teamwork in helping the performance run smoothly. Thanks also goes to Mrs Matthews for helping to ensure the performances ran smoothly and everyone was where they were supposed to be. This was complimented by the superb work of the sound and lighting teams (led by Alix Wylie and Jamie McAteer). The clever use of “soundtrack” music to accompany scene changes and introduce the next scene added to the continuous flow of the performance and meant that there was never a dull moment! As well as this, the lighting changes were efficient and made without error (or nearly without error!) Throughout the performance there was sensible use of filters and moving spot, particularly when more than one scene appeared on the stage at the same time. Great thanks must also go to Mr McGuinness for all his hard work in regards to sound in particular (on top of all his other critical work as Producer), and to Mr Cuddy for providing the musical tracks for the songs performed as part of the play itself. ***Costumes, Hair and Make-Up*** This year’s theatrical production was notably challenging for the costumes and make-up teams, with a staggering 90+ costumes required, and several swift makeup changes needed by the majority of actors and actresses. Despite this, both committees stood up to the challenge and created a spectacular world of colour and madness with their marvellous results. The costume committee, led by Mrs Chambers and Mrs Kerr, and aided by Mrs Hampton and Mrs A. McMullan, were imaginative, creative and resourceful, using a very wide range of materials to create wacky costumes, notable examples included: the mini-tents for the Caterpillar’s tail, the ingenious use of barnacles on the otherwise simple oysters and the hand-crafted Cheshire Cat suit. Mrs McGurk and Miss McCombe’s Hair and Make-up Team were equally as impressive, managing to portray a wide array of characters on stage from the porcelain King and Queen of Hearts, to the elderly Father William. The school owe a great thanks to these teams for helping every actor make a memorable first impression when stepping on stage. Finally, a big thank you to Mr Ritchie for organising all ticket sales, to Mrs E. Patterson and the pupils who helped create the programme, to Mr Moore for making many of the notes on the performances used above and to the prefects and other staff who helped in various ways before, during and after the performances. Mr McDowell - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Falice-in-wonderland-through-the-looking-glass%2F&t=Alice%20in%20Wonderland%20%26%20Through%20the%20Looking-Glass) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Alice%20in%20Wonderland%20%26%20Through%20the%20Looking-Glass&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Falice-in-wonderland-through-the-looking-glass%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Drama News, Events, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [Caleb Awarded Top Candidate In CCEA GCSE Further Mathematics and Physics](https://www.royaldungannon.com/caleb-awarded-top-candidate-in-ccea-gcse-further-mathematics-and-physics/) **Published:** November 13, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Caleb Wilson (Year 13) on being awarded first place in Northern Ireland for GCSE Further Mathematics and second place in GCSE Physics with CCEA. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_2889edit-200x300.jpg) We are delighted to congratulate Caleb Wilson (Year 13) on being awarded first place in Northern Ireland for GCSE Further Mathematics and also second place in GCSE Physics, both for the Northern Ireland CCEA examination board. What an achievement! We wish him all the best as he continues to study this year for his Mathematics, Chemistry and Computer Science A Levels at RSD. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcaleb-awarded-top-candidate-in-ccea-gcse-further-mathematics-and-physics%2F&t=Caleb%20Awarded%20Top%20Candidate%20In%20CCEA%20GCSE%20Further%20Mathematics%20and%20Physics) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Caleb%20Awarded%20Top%20Candidate%20In%20CCEA%20GCSE%20Further%20Mathematics%20and%20Physics&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcaleb-awarded-top-candidate-in-ccea-gcse-further-mathematics-and-physics%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News, Key Stage 4, Mathematics, Physics, Sixth Form, Year 12 --- ### [Safer School Team, Charities Committee and Young Enterprise Celebrate Success](https://www.royaldungannon.com/safer-school-team-charities-committee-and-young-enterprise-celebrate-success/) **Published:** November 9, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** The Charities Committee, Young Enterprise and Safer School Teams together handed over funds raised for the Niamh Louise Foundation and celebrated the success of recent fundraising efforts and training programmes within school. **Content:** [ ![IMG_2871](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_2871.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "IMG_2871") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/safer-school-team-charities-committee-and-young-enterprise-celebrate-success/img_2871/) [ ![IMG_2875](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_2875.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "IMG_2875") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/safer-school-team-charities-committee-and-young-enterprise-celebrate-success/img_2875/) We were privileged recently to have Grainne O’Neill from the Niamh Louise Foundation leading our school assembly. She shared pictures and discussed the role of the Foundation in our community. Grainne encouraged all pupils to be open about their mental health and use all facilities available, both inside and outside school to access help, if needed. Last year fourteen Safer School Team pupils completed the ‘Empowering Young Minds’ training programme, led by Niamh Louise representatives and Chloe Kelly (Year 14) shared her thoughts on why others throughout school should apply for this training set to take place in the new year. She explained, *“There are some things which really stood out for me during the six weeks, for example when we got to create ’emotion jars’ and our own ‘Mental Health First Aid kits’… Year 14 aren’t going to be at RSD for much longer, so we need you to embrace this amazing opportunity, whether it is because you want a free hoodie, want to have fun with your friends or whether you simply want to be able to make a change to your own mental health or be able to help your friends out. You will not regret it!”* Joanne Shaw (Year 14), who represented the Young Enterprise group ‘Team Aspire’, handed over a cheque for £500, which the group had raised from selling their positive mental health journals to pupils, staff, parents and local businesses. They chose to split their profits between the Niamh Louise Foundation and Action Mental Health as these were charities “close to their hearts.” Grace Ferguson (Year 13) and Ellie Greenaway (Year 13) represented the Charities Committee and the Safer School Team. They presented Grainne with another cheque of £540 and explained this was from a non-uniform day, ‘Big Breakfast’ for Sixth Form and the World Mental Health Day celebrations which took place at RSD just a few weeks ago. Well done again everyone, absolutely fantastic work. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsafer-school-team-charities-committee-and-young-enterprise-celebrate-success%2F&t=Safer%20School%20Team%2C%20Charities%20Committee%20and%20Young%20Enterprise%20Celebrate%20Success) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Safer%20School%20Team%2C%20Charities%20Committee%20and%20Young%20Enterprise%20Celebrate%20Success&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsafer-school-team-charities-committee-and-young-enterprise-celebrate-success%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Community, Events, Extra-curricular News, General News --- ### [Sixth Form School Formal 2019](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-school-formal-2019/) **Published:** October 23, 2019 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** The Sixth Form RSD school formal this year was held on Thursday 10th October at Corick House Hotel and Spa. **Content:** [ ![RSD Formal 1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RSD-Formal-1-e1571869049946.jpg?w=152&h=228&ssl=1 "RSD Formal 1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-school-formal-2019/rsd-formal-1/) [ ![RSD Formal 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RSD-Formal-2.jpg?w=262&h=228&ssl=1 "RSD Formal 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-school-formal-2019/rsd-formal-2/) [ ![IMG_2826](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_2826-e1571868747142.jpg?w=152&h=228&ssl=1 "IMG_2826") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-school-formal-2019/img_2826-2/) [ ![RSD Formal 6](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RSD-Formal-6.jpg?w=342&h=228&ssl=1 "RSD Formal 6") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-school-formal-2019/rsd-formal-6/) [ ![RSD Formal 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RSD-Formal-9-e1571869002520.jpg?w=152&h=228&ssl=1 "RSD Formal 9") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-school-formal-2019/rsd-formal-9/) [ ![RSD Formal 4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RSD-Formal-4.jpg?w=566&h=377&ssl=1 "RSD Formal 4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-school-formal-2019/rsd-formal-4/) [ ![RSD Formal 5](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RSD-Formal-5-e1571868951296.jpg?w=251&h=377&ssl=1 "RSD Formal 5") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-school-formal-2019/rsd-formal-5/) [ ![IMG_2838](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_2838-e1571868715437.jpg?w=251&h=377&ssl=1 "IMG_2838") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-school-formal-2019/img_2838/) [ ![RSD Formal 3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RSD-Formal-3.jpg?w=742&h=495&ssl=1 "RSD Formal 3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-school-formal-2019/rsd-formal-3/) [ ![RSD Formal 7](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RSD-Formal-7-e1571868980836.jpg?w=330&h=495&ssl=1 "RSD Formal 7") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-school-formal-2019/rsd-formal-7/) [ ![RSD Formal 11](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RSD-Formal-11-e1571869023960.jpg?w=178&h=238&ssl=1 "RSD Formal 11") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-school-formal-2019/rsd-formal-11/) [ ![RSD Formal 10](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RSD-Formal-10.jpg?w=213&h=238&ssl=1 "RSD Formal 10") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-school-formal-2019/rsd-formal-10/) [ ![RSD Formal 8](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RSD-Formal-8.jpg?w=356&h=238&ssl=1 "RSD Formal 8") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-school-formal-2019/rsd-formal-8/) [ ![IMG_2350 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_2350-2.jpg?w=317&h=238&ssl=1 "IMG_2350 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-school-formal-2019/img_2350-2/) The Sixth Form RSD school formal this year was held on Thursday 10th October at Corick House Hotel and Spa. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-school-formal-2019%2F&t=Sixth%20Form%20School%20Formal%202019) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sixth%20Form%20School%20Formal%202019&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-school-formal-2019%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, General News, Sixth Form **Tags:** Formal --- ### [Pupils Build a Plane](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pupils-build-a-plane/) **Published:** November 9, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** A team of twelve pupils from St. Patrick's Academy and RSD recently travelled together to the Ulster Aviation Centre. Pupils began a project where they will build a plane over the next six months. **Content:** [ ![IMG_1475](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_1475.jpg?w=752&h=564&ssl=1 "IMG_1475") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pupils-build-a-plane/img_1475/) [ ![89aca302-051a-49b1-9c7a-a8c96fa54c78](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/89aca302-051a-49b1-9c7a-a8c96fa54c78.jpg?w=320&h=320&crop=1&ssl=1 "89aca302-051a-49b1-9c7a-a8c96fa54c78") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pupils-build-a-plane/89aca302-051a-49b1-9c7a-a8c96fa54c78/) [ ![IMG_1471](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_1471.jpg?w=320&h=240&ssl=1 "IMG_1471") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pupils-build-a-plane/img_1471/) [ ![a6a2661a-bbf3-45fd-8bcb-3bbe8aaa11aa](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/a6a2661a-bbf3-45fd-8bcb-3bbe8aaa11aa.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "a6a2661a-bbf3-45fd-8bcb-3bbe8aaa11aa") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pupils-build-a-plane/a6a2661a-bbf3-45fd-8bcb-3bbe8aaa11aa/) [ ![f94afc55-eb40-42be-9967-5f9dc7542966](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/f94afc55-eb40-42be-9967-5f9dc7542966.jpg?w=234&h=313&ssl=1 "f94afc55-eb40-42be-9967-5f9dc7542966") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pupils-build-a-plane/f94afc55-eb40-42be-9967-5f9dc7542966/) [ ![c9f15d85-4abe-4d85-ad9c-17a33f96604f](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/c9f15d85-4abe-4d85-ad9c-17a33f96604f.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "c9f15d85-4abe-4d85-ad9c-17a33f96604f") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pupils-build-a-plane/c9f15d85-4abe-4d85-ad9c-17a33f96604f/) [ ![8588e097-6602-46fb-b73c-4b84957357bb](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/8588e097-6602-46fb-b73c-4b84957357bb.jpg?w=386&h=515&ssl=1 "8588e097-6602-46fb-b73c-4b84957357bb") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pupils-build-a-plane/8588e097-6602-46fb-b73c-4b84957357bb/) [ ![95875cd7-0790-4653-ad53-e13b6f7722e8](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/95875cd7-0790-4653-ad53-e13b6f7722e8.jpg?w=686&h=515&ssl=1 "95875cd7-0790-4653-ad53-e13b6f7722e8") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pupils-build-a-plane/95875cd7-0790-4653-ad53-e13b6f7722e8/) [ ![IMG_1479](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_1479.jpg?w=686&h=515&ssl=1 "IMG_1479") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pupils-build-a-plane/img_1479/) [ ![8769f7dc-e5b4-4ef0-9386-c996d8b63595](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/8769f7dc-e5b4-4ef0-9386-c996d8b63595.jpg?w=386&h=515&ssl=1 "8769f7dc-e5b4-4ef0-9386-c996d8b63595") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pupils-build-a-plane/8769f7dc-e5b4-4ef0-9386-c996d8b63595/) [ ![IMG_1477](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_1477.jpg?w=1076&h=807&ssl=1 "IMG_1477") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pupils-build-a-plane/img_1477/) A team of twelve pupils from St. Patrick’s Academy and RSD recently travelled together to the Ulster Aviation Centre. Pupils began a project where they will build a plane over the next six months, which will then fly with one pilot and one lucky passenger! There is sure to be some exciting work ahead and great hands on learning opportunities for the SESP team. Many thanks to the Ulster Aviation Society for leading this project. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpupils-build-a-plane%2F&t=Pupils%20Build%20a%20Plane) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Pupils%20Build%20a%20Plane&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpupils-build-a-plane%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 4, Mathematics, Physics, Trips and Visits, Year 12 **Tags:** SESP --- ### [Salamanca Trip 2019](https://www.royaldungannon.com/salamanca-trip-2019/) **Published:** November 9, 2019 **Author:** Joshua Thompson **Excerpt:** On Tuesday 29th October RSD and St Patrick’s College GCSE and A-Level Spanish pupils set off early in the morning to travel to Salamanca, Spain with the MFL department. **Content:** [ ![20191029_060343](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191029_060343.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "20191029_060343") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/salamanca-trip-2019/20191029_060343/) [ ![20191029_110348](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191029_110348-e1573336877454.jpg?w=234&h=313&ssl=1 "20191029_110348") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/salamanca-trip-2019/20191029_110348/) [ ![20191029_110405](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191029_110405.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "20191029_110405") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/salamanca-trip-2019/20191029_110405/) [ ![20191029_141254](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191029_141254.jpg?w=287&h=216&ssl=1 "20191029_141254") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/salamanca-trip-2019/20191029_141254/) [ 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![20191031_112458](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191031_112458.jpg?w=340&h=255&ssl=1 "20191031_112458") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/salamanca-trip-2019/20191031_112458/) [ ![20191031_170050](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191031_170050.jpg?w=340&h=255&ssl=1 "20191031_170050") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/salamanca-trip-2019/20191031_170050/) On Tuesday 29th October 19 RSD and 2 St Patrick’s College GCSE and A-Level Spanish pupils set off early in the morning to travel to Salamanca, Spain with the MFL department. Pupils and staff were accommodated in the Mester Academy, where they received beneficial and very fun Spanish lessons with native Spanish teachers each day! After class there was a wide range of activities including a guided tour of the city, a salsa class (which made us all laugh!), a visit to the local cathedrals, a tapas tour, a very insightful trip to the indoor market, a Mediterranean cooking class and a photo treasure hunt. There was also plenty of free time for shopping or for coffee and churros! The Spanish economy will certainly have benefitted from this trip! Pupils and staff had an amazing time and this gave us a great opportunity to be able to practice our Spanish with real Spanish people and see that they could understand and respond to us! The trip was really enjoyed by everyone who took part! Thank you to the Mester academy for providing our accommodation, food and classes. Thank you also to the teachers: Mrs Stitt, Mrs McCormick and Mr Curry for all of the organising which went on behind the scenes. We hope this trip will take place again in a few years! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsalamanca-trip-2019%2F&t=Salamanca%20Trip%202019) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Salamanca%20Trip%202019&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsalamanca-trip-2019%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 4, Spanish, Trips and Visits, Year 11, Year 12 --- ### [Peter Nelson and Angus Ta’avao reunited at the Rugby World Cup](https://www.royaldungannon.com/peter-nelson-and-angus-taavao-reunited-at-the-rugby-world-cup/) **Published:** October 16, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** The 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between New Zealand and Canada in Otia, Japan on Wednesday 2nd October 2019 saw a player from each side with strong RSD connections face each other. Peter Nelson was playing at outhalf for Canada and Angus Ta’avao was playing at prop for New Zealand. **Content:** [Embed from Getty Images](https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1178554528) The 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between New Zealand and Canada in Otia, Japan on Wednesday 2nd October 2019 saw a player from each side with strong RSD connections face each other. Peter Nelson was playing at outhalf for Canada and Angus Ta’avao was playing at prop for New Zealand. Peter attended RSD from 2004-2011 and was the 1st XV Captain in the 2010-2011 season. Angus toured the UK with Dilworth School, Auckland in 2007 when they played RSD and was then a Dilworth Tutor at RSD in 2008 as part of the student exchange programme with the Dilworth School. Peter toured New Zealand with the RSD 1st XV during the summer of 2008, just months after finishing his Medallion season. When reflecting on this tour he said “Having been lucky enough to tour many countries with Ulster and Irish sides I still regard my school tours as some of the best times I have had in rugby. It is not often you get the opportunity to visit Australia and New Zealand with your best friends and get to play the sport you love.”. Peter played for Ireland Schools in the 2009-2011 seasons and on leaving school he joined Ulster Rugby. On Boxing Day 2011 Peter was awarded his first Senior Ulster Cap against Leinster at the RDS in the Pro 12. Whilst at Ulster Rugby he also played for the Ireland U20 side and played in every Ireland match at the 2012 Junior Rugby World Cup in South Africa. He also played for the Emerging Ireland at the 2015 Tbilisi Cup. Peter has always been supportive of RSD Rugby and helped coach the Medallion side during the 2016 – 2017 season. In June Peter was selected for the Canada squad, qualifying through his Vancouver born grandmother, and made his debut against the USA Eagles. A few years ago when Angus was reflecting on his time at RSD he said “During my year as a tutor at RSD I had the great privilege on many occasions of “running out” for the local Dungannon Rugby Club. With U20 rugby on a Wednesday and seniors on a Saturday, it was the first time I had played two games of rugby in a week, something I really enjoyed. Playing prop on the Wednesday and dabbling at number 8 on the Saturday was definitely a first and a lot of fun. To be part of such a great club surrounded by great people was definitely one of the highlights of my tutor year.” On return to New Zealand after his year at RSD, Angus was selected for the New Zealand U20 side for the 2010 IRB Junior World Championship in Argentina, where he captained the side in their first match. He also played in the 2011 championship which took place in Italy. He made his Auckland debut in the same year playing in the New Zealand Provincial (ITM) competition. He became a member of the Blues wider training group in 2011 making his Super Rugby Competition debut on Friday March 2, 2012 against The Chiefs at the age of 22. He has since played for various teams in both New Zealand and Australia but is currently playing his club rugby with the Chiefs who are based in Hamilton, New Zealand. It was great to see the two players had the opportunity to meet up after the World Cup match and share some memories in the true spirit of rugby. Please see [https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c\_id=80&objectid=12273931](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=12273931) Dr Burnett said “Everyone at RSD is absolutely delighted to see both Peter and Angus playing at elite level in their sport and taking part in a global tournament. It has been great to see their development over recent years and I’m pleased that they had the opportunity to catch up after the match.” - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpeter-nelson-and-angus-taavao-reunited-at-the-rugby-world-cup%2F&t=Peter%20Nelson%20and%20Angus%20Ta%E2%80%99avao%20reunited%20at%20the%20Rugby%20World%20Cup) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Peter%20Nelson%20and%20Angus%20Ta%E2%80%99avao%20reunited%20at%20the%20Rugby%20World%20Cup&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpeter-nelson-and-angus-taavao-reunited-at-the-rugby-world-cup%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, General News, Sports News --- ### [Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass](https://www.royaldungannon.com/alice-in-wonderland-and-through-the-looking-glass/) **Published:** October 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Tickets for this year’s Drama Society production of 'Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass' are now on sale. Performances will take place from Wednesday 7th November through to Saturday 9th November. Tickets are available during break and lunch time in the school foyer. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/parents-digital-promo-flyer-Alice-in-Wonderland-212x300.jpg) RSD’s Drama Society presents ‘Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass’. Tickets for this year’s production are now on sale. Performances will take place from Wednesday 7th November through to Saturday 9th November. Tickets are available during break and lunch time in the school foyer. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Falice-in-wonderland-and-through-the-looking-glass%2F&t=Alice%20in%20Wonderland%20and%20Through%20the%20Looking%20Glass) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Alice%20in%20Wonderland%20and%20Through%20the%20Looking%20Glass&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Falice-in-wonderland-and-through-the-looking-glass%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Drama News, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 --- ### [Prize Distribution 2019](https://www.royaldungannon.com/prize-distribution-2019/) **Published:** September 19, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to all of our pupils who were awarded prizes at this year’s Prize Distribution ceremony, held on 18th September. **Content:** [ ![IMG_2604](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_2604.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "IMG_2604") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/prize-distribution-2019/img_2604/) [ ![IMG_2606](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_2606.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "IMG_2606") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/prize-distribution-2019/img_2606/) Congratulations to all of our pupils who were awarded prizes at this year’s Prize Distribution ceremony, held on 18th September. We were delighted to welcome our guest of honour, Mr Robert McVeigh and Mrs McVeigh for the occasion. Mr McVeigh spoke of his fond memories as a past pupil of RSD and also gave insight into his role as the Chairman of the Commonwealth Games Council for Northern Ireland. It was a most enjoyable afternoon and a great opportunity to celebrate our pupils’ dedication and hard work. Well done to all of our award recipients! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fprize-distribution-2019%2F&t=Prize%20Distribution%202019) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Prize%20Distribution%202019&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fprize-distribution-2019%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Events, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [Art exhibition at Ranfurly House](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house-2/) **Published:** September 13, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** In a joint venture between RSD and St Patrick’s Academy, this year’s Ranfurly House Art Exhibition is now open and will run until 26th September. **Content:** [ ![IMG_2294](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_2294.jpg?w=326&h=245&ssl=1 "IMG_2294") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house-2/img_2294/) [ ![IMG_3480](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_3480-e1568411212889.jpg?w=184&h=245&ssl=1 "IMG_3480") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house-2/img_3480/) [ ![IMG_0899](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_0899-e1568411169287.jpg?w=184&h=245&ssl=1 "IMG_0899") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house-2/img_0899/) [ ![IMG_3737](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_3737-e1568411231884.jpg?w=183&h=245&ssl=1 "IMG_3737") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house-2/img_3737/) [ ![IMG_3753](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_3753-e1568411247342.jpg?w=183&h=245&ssl=1 "IMG_3753") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house-2/img_3753/) [ ![IMG_5166](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_5166.jpg?w=502&h=377&ssl=1 "IMG_5166") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house-2/img_5166/) [ ![IMG_5261](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_5261-e1568411145267.jpg?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "IMG_5261") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house-2/img_5261/) [ ![IMG_5596](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_5596-e1568411265934.jpg?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "IMG_5596") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house-2/img_5596/) [ ![IMG_5623](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_5623-e1568411287539.jpg?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "IMG_5623") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house-2/img_5623/) [ ![IMG_6359 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_6359-2-e1568411306528.jpg?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "IMG_6359 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house-2/img_6359-2/) [ ![IMG_8473](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_8473-e1568411326301.jpg?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "IMG_8473") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house-2/img_8473/) [ ![IMG_8926](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_8926.jpg?w=287&h=216&ssl=1 "IMG_8926") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house-2/img_8926/) [ ![IMG_9680](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_9680.jpg?w=287&h=216&ssl=1 "IMG_9680") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house-2/img_9680/) [ ![IMG_5511](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_5511.jpg?w=686&h=515&ssl=1 "IMG_5511") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house-2/img_5511/) [ ![IMG_8750](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_8750-e1568411347438.jpg?w=386&h=515&ssl=1 "IMG_8750") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house-2/img_8750/) In a joint venture between RSD and St Patrick’s Academy, (and part of the Shared Education Partnership) this year’s Ranfurly House Art Exhibition is now open and will run until 26th September. For the seventh successive year, the Art and Design departments from both schools have worked together on this excellent project which celebrates the talent and achievement of our Art pupils across GCSE and A Level. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fart-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house-2%2F&t=Art%20exhibition%20at%20Ranfurly%20House) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Art%20exhibition%20at%20Ranfurly%20House&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fart-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Art and Design, Community, Events, Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [Superb GCSE results for our RSD pupils!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/superb-gcse-results-for-our-rsd-pupils/) **Published:** August 23, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![1 IMG_7395](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1-IMG_7395.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "1 IMG_7395") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/superb-gcse-results-for-our-rsd-pupils/1-img_7395/) [ ![2 IMG_9918](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2-IMG_9918.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "2 IMG_9918") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/superb-gcse-results-for-our-rsd-pupils/2-img_9918/) [ ![3 IMG_1118](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/3-IMG_1118.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "3 IMG_1118") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/superb-gcse-results-for-our-rsd-pupils/3-img_1118/) [ ![4 IMG_4174](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/4-IMG_4174.jpg?w=266&h=200&ssl=1 "4 IMG_4174") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/superb-gcse-results-for-our-rsd-pupils/4-img_4174/) [ ![5 IMG_5453](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/5-IMG_5453.jpg?w=266&h=200&ssl=1 "5 IMG_5453") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/superb-gcse-results-for-our-rsd-pupils/5-img_5453/) [ ![6 IMG_3655](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/6-IMG_3655.jpg?w=266&h=200&ssl=1 "6 IMG_3655") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/superb-gcse-results-for-our-rsd-pupils/6-img_3655/) [ ![7 IMG_7378 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/7-IMG_7378-2.jpg?w=266&h=200&ssl=1 "7 IMG_7378 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/superb-gcse-results-for-our-rsd-pupils/7-img_7378-2/) Pupils at the Royal School Dungannon have achieved excellent GCSE results in this summer’s examinations. This was the first year of the new GCSE format and grading system, with the number of A\* grades awarded by CCEA overall greatly reduced in number and fewer B grades awarded thanks to the introduction of the new C\* grade. Despite these changes the RSD results showed 46% of all grades at A\* or A, 71% of all grades at A\*-B and 94% of all grades at A\*-C. 28/94 pupils returned at least 7 A\*/A grades. Zara Boyd led the way with 9 A\* grades plus 1 A grade while Grace Ferguson scored 8 A\* grades plus 2 A grades. Jon Birnie scored 7 A\* grades plus 3 A grades and Caleb Wilson achieved 6 A\* grades plus 4 A grades. Ellie Greenaway and Ellen Hamilton each returned 5 A\* and 5 A grades; and Lydia Carson, Emily Ewart and Jessica Sloane all scored 4 A\* grades plus 6 A grades. Grace Morrow, Katelin Spratt, Tori Hampton, Holly McAree, Alice Hayes and Jamie Thompson all carried off 10 A\*/A grades each. Ellie Curry, Katie Marshall, Tracy Sloane, Mia McCammon, Samuel Thompson and Emily Adams all returned A\*/A grades in at least 9 subjects. Zara McDermott, Chantelle Gallagher, Robyn Jennings, Hollie Corr and Ellen Farquhar scored at least 8 A\*/A grades in their overall totals; while Zoe Talbot and Odo Pang achieved at least 7 A\*/A grades in their totals. The Headmaster, Dr David Burnett, praised the pupils for their commitment and hard work. “The new GCSE format and grading system created some real challenges for pupils and they have responded so well, listening to their teachers’ guidance and working hard to meet the required criteria. They really deserve huge congratulations for all their efforts and dedication and we are delighted to have so many pupils returning to the Sixth Form.” He added, “The support of parents and teachers has been a very important factor and it is that combination of support alongside the ability and effort of the pupils that has helped produce such excellent results.” - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuperb-gcse-results-for-our-rsd-pupils%2F&t=Superb%20GCSE%20results%20for%20our%20RSD%20pupils%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Superb%20GCSE%20results%20for%20our%20RSD%20pupils%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuperb-gcse-results-for-our-rsd-pupils%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News, Key Stage 4, Year 12 --- ### [Excellent results for A Level pupils](https://www.royaldungannon.com/excellent-results-for-a-level-pupils/) **Published:** August 16, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![1 Josh Frew edit](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1-Josh-Frew-edit.jpg?w=171&h=228&ssl=1 "1 Josh Frew edit") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/excellent-results-for-a-level-pupils/1-josh-frew-edit/) [ ![2 Peter, Laura, Dr B, Josh, Wilson edit](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2-Peter-Laura-Dr-B-Josh-Wilson-edit.jpg?w=376&h=228&ssl=1 "2 Peter, Laura, Dr B, Josh, Wilson edit") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/excellent-results-for-a-level-pupils/2-peter-laura-dr-b-josh-wilson-edit/) [ ![2 Peter, Laura, Wilson edit](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2-Peter-Laura-Wilson-edit.jpg?w=171&h=228&ssl=1 "2 Peter, Laura, Wilson edit") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/excellent-results-for-a-level-pupils/2-peter-laura-wilson-edit/) [ ![3 Milan, Robyn edit](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/3-Milan-Robyn-edit.jpg?w=171&h=228&ssl=1 "3 Milan, Robyn edit") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/excellent-results-for-a-level-pupils/3-milan-robyn-edit/) [ ![4 Abbie, Rhyss, Andrew edit](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/4-Abbie-Rhyss-Andrew-edit.jpg?w=171&h=228&ssl=1 "4 Abbie, Rhyss, Andrew edit") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/excellent-results-for-a-level-pupils/4-abbie-rhyss-andrew-edit/) [ ![5 Small group](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/5-Small-group.jpg?w=386&h=515&ssl=1 "5 Small group") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/excellent-results-for-a-level-pupils/5-small-group/) [ ![6 Big Group ii everyone](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/6-Big-Group-ii-everyone.jpg?w=686&h=515&ssl=1 "6 Big Group ii everyone") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/excellent-results-for-a-level-pupils/6-big-group-ii-everyone/) Congratulations to Sixth Form pupils in the Royal School Dungannon who achieved excellent A Level results this summer, with an average UCAS points return per pupil equivalent to 1 A and 2 B grades. Joyce Liu led the way with 3 A\* grades plus 1 A grade and Josh Frew scored 3 A\* grades. Benson Chan returned 2 A\* grades and 1 A grade while Jason Ho scored 1 A\* grade plus 3 A grades. Laura Saunders achieved 1 A\* grade plus 2 A grades and Rebecca Rocha Elliott scored 2 A\* grades plus 2 B grades. Kelly Chan and Peter Mylroi Lamont both scored 1 A\*, 1 A and 1 B grades and Wilson Marshall achieved 1 A\*, 1 B and 1 C grades. Rebecca Davis, Milan Dickie, Matthew Green and Robyn Moore scored 3 A grades; while Abbie Ballantine, Emily Carson, Joanna Lau, Rhyss McMullan and Andrew Mylroi Lamont all achieved 2 A grades and 1 B grade and Ben Johnston scored 2 A grades and 1 C grade. Year 13 pupils received their AS Level results and there were many impressive performances here too, with Anson Chan, Bebhinn Elliott-Murphy, Jonathan Hall, Ryan Li, Peter McClements, Luke Millar and Cherith Robinson all achieving 4 A grades. A further 6 pupils returned at least three A grades in their chosen subjects: Joshua A Clarke, Ellen Kirkland, Edison Shek, Rachael Hall, Catherine Boyd and James Stockdale. The Headmaster, Dr David Burnett, described the results as, “A fitting reward for the hard work pupils have put in to their studies throughout their time at RSD. The new A Levels have increased the level of challenge for pupils and they have had to work with real commitment and determination. For some there have been obstacles along the way but, with terrific support from teachers and parents, they have persevered and achieved so much. We are thrilled that this great bunch of young people have done so well and created so many opportunities for their future.” - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fexcellent-results-for-a-level-pupils%2F&t=Excellent%20results%20for%20A%20Level%20pupils) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Excellent%20results%20for%20A%20Level%20pupils&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fexcellent-results-for-a-level-pupils%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News, Sixth Form --- ### [Year 9 Junior Maths Challenge](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-9-junior-maths-challenge/) **Published:** June 26, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** This week twenty one pupils were presented with Bronze Award certificates for their entry in the UK Junior Maths Challenge. Special mention must go to Elena Wallace and Stefan Thompson who scored so highly they were awarded a Silver Award certificates. The Best Total in Year 9 was achieved by Genna Gilpin, who received a cut glass trophy for ‘Best In School’ along with her Gold Award certificate. **Content:** [ ![Genna Gilpin, Gold Certificate Award recipient](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1-Maths-Challenge.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "1 Maths Challenge") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-9-junior-maths-challenge/1-maths-challenge/) Genna Gilpin, Gold Certificate Award recipient [ ![Elena Wallace and Stefan Thompson were both Silver Certificate award recipients](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2-Maths-Challenge.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "2 Maths Challenge") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-9-junior-maths-challenge/2-maths-challenge/) Elena Wallace and Stefan Thompson were both Silver Certificate award recipients [ ![Bronze Certificate Award recipients](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/3-Maths-Challenge.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "3 Maths Challenge") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-9-junior-maths-challenge/3-maths-challenge/) Bronze Certificate Award recipients The UK Mathematics Trust organises national mathematics competitions and other mathematical enrichment activities for 11-18 year old UK school pupils. In the last academic year over 600,000 pupils from 4,000 schools took part in the three individual challenges. Back in April, all of Year 9 were brave enough to take the UK Junior Mathematical Challenge which involves answering 25 multiple choice questions in one hour. There was a small competition within each of the classes although only chocolate was at stake. In 9P the lucky recipients were Louis Cavanagh, Chloe Farley and Laura Birnie. For 9Q it was Elena Wallace, Nicholas Carson and Harry Wilson while in 9R Genna Gilpin, Stefan Thompson and Jayne Courtney came out victorious. For 9S, the top three were Emylene Eldon, Matthew Moan and Thomas Li. Happily, many of them were also rewarded with certificates this week from UKMT for their efforts. 21 pupils (pictured) were presented with bronze certificates while special mention must go to Elena Wallace and Stefan Thompson who scored so highly they were awarded a silver certificates. The best total in the whole of Year 9 was achieved by Genna Gilpin and the headmaster presented her with the cut glass trophy for ‘Best In School’ along with her gold certificate. Genna was also invited to take part in the Junior Mathematical Olympiad and Kangaroo. Congratulations to all of our pupils involved for such a fantastic achievement! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-9-junior-maths-challenge%2F&t=Year%209%20Junior%20Maths%20Challenge) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%209%20Junior%20Maths%20Challenge&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-9-junior-maths-challenge%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Mathematics, Year 9 --- ### [Team Pulse – Year 11 App Design Finalists](https://www.royaldungannon.com/team-pulse-year-11-app-design-finalists/) **Published:** June 23, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Team Pulse recently participated in the Sentinus Digital Futures App Development Programme, held at Queen's University, Belfast. The Year 11 group consisted of Tommy Hajdu, Hollie Magowan, James Moan and Katie Chambers. **Content:** [ ![01 Arrival - Preliminary](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/01-Arrival-Preliminary.jpg?w=450&h=297&ssl=1 "01 Arrival - Preliminary") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/team-pulse-year-11-app-design-finalists/01-arrival-preliminary/) [ ![02 Arrival - Final](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/02-Arrival-Final.jpg?w=222&h=297&ssl=1 "02 Arrival - Final") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/team-pulse-year-11-app-design-finalists/02-arrival-final/) [ ![03 Final Pitch](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/03-Final-Pitch.jpg?w=396&h=297&ssl=1 "03 Final Pitch") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/team-pulse-year-11-app-design-finalists/03-final-pitch/) This year RSD participated in the Digital Futures App Development Programme. This programme, delivered by Sentinus NI, offered school groups across Northern Ireland the opportunity to develop their own app in the hope of winning a trip to Silicon Valley in San Francisco – home to some of the biggest and most successful technology companies in the world. The process started in February when Sentinus came to RSD to deliver an App Development Induction Workshop to Year 11 Computer Science students. Following this workshop, a number of teams were created and started to meet each week to work on their designs and prototypes. A range of concepts were trialled and after weeks of hard work, Team Pulse emerged with their fully working prototype – ready to pitch to industry experts. The team, consisting of Tommy Hajdu, Hollie Magowan, James Moan and Katie Chambers created Pulse – an app offering training and emergency first aid. While most first-aid apps offer some form of training to prepare for an emergency, Team Pulse felt that there was a need for an app that could offer quick access to high-quality guidance and support in an emergency. They set to work creating an immediately accessible guide that offers support, step-by-step guidance and the ability to escalate issues by locating medical assistance through GPS tracking or calling 999 without having to leave the app and without having to manually navigate menus. They also added in a personalised medical history feature that would indicate to other users if a known allergy or medical issue should be taken into account. On Wednesday 19th June, Team Pulse pitched their app in the preliminary round at the department of Computer Science, Queen’s University Belfast. Following the ‘closed door’ pitches the top five teams were selected to pitch again, live on stage, at the Digital DNA event in St George’s Market. Following a successful pitch Team Pulse were selected to pitch again, to a live audience of their peers and a panel of experts. Occupying the ‘middle slot’ team Pulse were 3rd to pitch their app out of the final five teams. The team spoke clearly, passionately and with a depth of knowledge that conveyed the hours of work they dedicated to the design, development and refinement of the app. The pitch culminated in a live demonstration of the app’s potential, a role-play where a patient was found unconscious. The emergency mode was activated with a spoken command and the symptoms selected. An audio description of the action to take was heard clearly through the speakers as corresponding images appeared on the screen. With the support and guidance from the app, the patient responded and recovered. Every member of Team Pulse played a key role in the presentation and the team fully deserved their place in the final five. Our congratulations go to each of them, and to all of the finalists who pitched their ideas in Belfast. The confidence and creativity demonstrated throughout this process highlights the level of talent that exists and is continuing to be developed for our digital futures. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fteam-pulse-year-11-app-design-finalists%2F&t=Team%20Pulse%20%E2%80%93%20Year%2011%20App%20Design%20Finalists) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Team%20Pulse%20%E2%80%93%20Year%2011%20App%20Design%20Finalists&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fteam-pulse-year-11-app-design-finalists%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Computing & ICT, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 4, Year 11 **Tags:** Computer Science --- ### [Show Jumping Team celebrate win at Balmoral Show](https://www.royaldungannon.com/show-jumping-team-celebrate-win-at-balmoral-show/) **Published:** May 21, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to the RSD Show Jumping Team for being placed 3rd in the Schools’ Show Jumping Championship, held at Balmoral Show on Saturday. The team consisted of Erin Mathieson (Year 8), Emma-Jane Orr and Bethany Robinson-Smith (both Year 11) and Tori Showkum (Year 14). **Content:** [ ![Team SJ2 edit](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Team-SJ2-edit.jpg?w=386&h=227&ssl=1 "Team SJ2 edit") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/show-jumping-team-celebrate-win-at-balmoral-show/team-sj2-edit/) [ ![720A4661](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/720A4661.jpg?w=341&h=227&ssl=1 "720A4661") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/show-jumping-team-celebrate-win-at-balmoral-show/720a4661/) [ ![720A4888](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/720A4888.jpg?w=341&h=227&ssl=1 "720A4888") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/show-jumping-team-celebrate-win-at-balmoral-show/720a4888/) [ ![720A4729](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/720A4729.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "720A4729") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/show-jumping-team-celebrate-win-at-balmoral-show/720a4729/) [ ![720A4805](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/720A4805.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "720A4805") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/show-jumping-team-celebrate-win-at-balmoral-show/720a4805/) Congratulations to the RSD Show Jumping Team for being placed 3rd in the Schools’ Show Jumping Championship, held at Balmoral Show on Saturday. The team consisted of Erin Mathieson (Year 8), Emma-Jane Orr and Bethany Robinson-Smith (both Year 11) and Tori Showkum (Year 14). The girls qualified to compete at Balmoral after winning the qualifier at Lusk Equestrian Centre in March this year. The girls were the highest placed team from Northern Ireland in the competition and were also awarded the prize for the best turned out team. This is an incredible achievement and is also a real credit to their dedication and hard work. Well done! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fshow-jumping-team-celebrate-win-at-balmoral-show%2F&t=Show%20Jumping%20Team%20celebrate%20win%20at%20Balmoral%20Show) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Show%20Jumping%20Team%20celebrate%20win%20at%20Balmoral%20Show&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fshow-jumping-team-celebrate-win-at-balmoral-show%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Sports News, Trips and Visits, Year 11, Year 8 **Tags:** Show Jumping --- ### [U13 Girls win All Ireland Table Tennis Championship](https://www.royaldungannon.com/u13-girls-win-all-ireland-table-tennis-championship/) **Published:** May 6, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** We are delighted to announce that our team of seven U13 girls won the All Ireland Table Tennis championship on Thursday in Dublin. The Year 8 team consisted of Lois Carson, Miriam Carson, Kristen Fenton, Hannah Herron, Erin Matheson, Emily Stinson and Sophia Watt. **Content:** [ ![IMG_6092](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_6092.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_6092") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/u13-girls-win-all-ireland-table-tennis-championship/img_6092/) [ ![IMG_6100 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_6100-2.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_6100 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/u13-girls-win-all-ireland-table-tennis-championship/img_6100-2/) [ ![IMG_6109](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_6109.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_6109") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/u13-girls-win-all-ireland-table-tennis-championship/img_6109/) [ ![IMG_2408](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_2408.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "IMG_2408") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/u13-girls-win-all-ireland-table-tennis-championship/img_2408/) [ ![IMG_2412](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_2412.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "IMG_2412") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/u13-girls-win-all-ireland-table-tennis-championship/img_2412/) We are delighted to announce that our team of seven U13 girls won the All Ireland Table Tennis championship on Thursday. The Year 8 team consisted of Lois Carson, Miriam Carson, Kristen Fenton, Hannah Herron, Erin Matheson, Emily Stinson and Sophia Watt. The girls qualified to compete in the All Ireland tournament in Dublin after wining the title of U13 Ulster Schools’ Team Champions, at Lisburn Racquets Club in February this year. On the day, they won their semi-final singles 5-1. In the final the girls went two games down, but came back to win 4-2, meaning that they only needed one more win from 3 of their doubles matches. The first team in the doubles consisted of Lois and Miriam Carson who won their game 3-0. Our congratulations go to all of the girls on this outstanding achievement, well done! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu13-girls-win-all-ireland-table-tennis-championship%2F&t=U13%20Girls%20win%20All%20Ireland%20Table%20Tennis%20Championship) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=U13%20Girls%20win%20All%20Ireland%20Table%20Tennis%20Championship&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu13-girls-win-all-ireland-table-tennis-championship%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Sports News, Trips and Visits, Year 8 **Tags:** Table Tennis --- ### [Daniel and Tom win Ulster Schools' Table Tennis Championships](https://www.royaldungannon.com/daniel-and-tom-win-ulster-schools-table-tennis-championships/) **Published:** May 6, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations go to our RSD table tennis players, who excelled at the Ulster Schools' Individual Championship in Lisburn just before Easter. Brothers Daniel Irwin (Year 12) and Tom Irwin (Year 8) won the titles of U16 Ulster Schools’ Champion and U12 Ulster Schools’ Champion. **Content:** [ ![IMG_2401](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_2401.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "IMG_2401") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_2401/) [ ![IMG_2403](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_2403.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "IMG_2403") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_2403/) Our congratulations go to the following RSD table tennis players, who excelled at the Ulster Schools’ Individual Championship in Lisburn just before Easter. We were delighted to have so many of our pupils both competing and being presented with awards for their performance at such a high level. Our U12 Boys’ Individual Quarter Finalists were Jake Ballantine, Eli McKirgan and Max Patterson (all Year 8). U12 Girls’ Individual Semi Finalists were Miriam Carson, Hannah Herron and Emily Stinson (all Year 8). U12 Girls’ Individual Quarter Finalists were Lois Carson and Erin Mathieson (both Year 8) Daniel Irwin (Year 12) won the title of U16 Ulster Schools’ Champion and his brother, Tom Irwin (Year 8) won the title of U12 Ulster Schools’ Champion. This was a super effort from all involved and our congratulations go to all competitors for their achievements. Well done! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdaniel-and-tom-win-ulster-schools-table-tennis-championships%2F&t=Daniel%20and%20Tom%20win%20Ulster%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Table%20Tennis%20Championships) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Daniel%20and%20Tom%20win%20Ulster%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Table%20Tennis%20Championships&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdaniel-and-tom-win-ulster-schools-table-tennis-championships%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sports News, Trips and Visits, Year 8 **Tags:** Table Tennis --- ### [Aspire attend Young Enterprise NI Finals and awards ceremony](https://www.royaldungannon.com/aspire-attend-young-enterprise-ni-finals-and-awards-ceremony/) **Published:** April 17, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Aspire attended the Young Enterprise NI Finals and awards ceremony at Belfast City hall on Thursday 11th April. **Content:** [ ![PHOTO-2019-04-05-18-23-24 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PHOTO-2019-04-05-18-23-24-2.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2019-04-05-18-23-24 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/aspire-attend-young-enterprise-ni-finals-and-awards-ceremony/photo-2019-04-05-18-23-24-2/) [ ![PHOTO-2019-04-05-18-23-23](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PHOTO-2019-04-05-18-23-23.jpg?w=234&h=313&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2019-04-05-18-23-23") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/aspire-attend-young-enterprise-ni-finals-and-awards-ceremony/photo-2019-04-05-18-23-23/) [ ![PHOTO-2019-04-05-18-23-23 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PHOTO-2019-04-05-18-23-23-2.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2019-04-05-18-23-23 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/aspire-attend-young-enterprise-ni-finals-and-awards-ceremony/photo-2019-04-05-18-23-23-2/) [ ![PHOTO-2019-04-05-18-23-22](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PHOTO-2019-04-05-18-23-22.jpg?w=503&h=378&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2019-04-05-18-23-22") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/aspire-attend-young-enterprise-ni-finals-and-awards-ceremony/photo-2019-04-05-18-23-22/) [ ![PHOTO-2019-04-05-18-23-21](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PHOTO-2019-04-05-18-23-21.jpg?w=503&h=377&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2019-04-05-18-23-21") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/aspire-attend-young-enterprise-ni-finals-and-awards-ceremony/photo-2019-04-05-18-23-21/) [ ![PHOTO-2019-04-05-18-16-03](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PHOTO-2019-04-05-18-16-03.jpg?w=569&h=759&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2019-04-05-18-16-03") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/aspire-attend-young-enterprise-ni-finals-and-awards-ceremony/photo-2019-04-05-18-16-03/) [ ![PHOTO-2019-04-05-18-15-53](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PHOTO-2019-04-05-18-15-53.jpg?w=601&h=1068&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2019-04-05-18-15-53") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/aspire-attend-young-enterprise-ni-finals-and-awards-ceremony/photo-2019-04-05-18-15-53/) [ ![IMG_3907](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_3907.jpg?w=471&h=354&ssl=1 "IMG_3907") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/aspire-attend-young-enterprise-ni-finals-and-awards-ceremony/img_3907/) [ ![IMG_3906](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_3906.jpg?w=471&h=353&ssl=1 "IMG_3906") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/aspire-attend-young-enterprise-ni-finals-and-awards-ceremony/img_3906/) [ ![DAB image twitter YE NI Finals.jpg-large](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DAB-image-twitter-YE-NI-Finals.jpg-large.jpg?w=471&h=353&ssl=1 "DAB image twitter YE NI Finals.jpg-large") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/aspire-attend-young-enterprise-ni-finals-and-awards-ceremony/dab-image-twitter-ye-ni-finals-jpg-large/) ‘Aspire’, RSD’s Young Enterprise company were 1 of 8 companies across Northern Ireland to get through to the Young Enterprise NI Finals held on Friday 5th April, held at Invest NI in Belfast. They set up a stall showcasing their product and then presented their produce in front of all the other companies and guests, up to one hundred people. The group then had a fifteen minute interview in the Invest NI boardroom with 3 judges. Judges included Cool FM’s DJ, Pete Snodden, Eleanor McEvoy (Business Owner and Dragons Den star), Bill Wolsey (Hospitality Entrepreneur) and Carol Fitzsimons MBE, Young Enterprise NI Chief Executive. The outcome of the interview was announced at the YENI Awards night in Belfast City Hall on Thursday 11th April, which the group again attended. Unfortunately team Aspire didn’t progress to the UK Finals, however the awards evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all and it was a great way to celebrate all their efforts and achievements with a fantastic product. Well done team Aspire! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Faspire-attend-young-enterprise-ni-finals-and-awards-ceremony%2F&t=Aspire%20attend%20Young%20Enterprise%20NI%20Finals%20and%20awards%20ceremony) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Aspire%20attend%20Young%20Enterprise%20NI%20Finals%20and%20awards%20ceremony&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Faspire-attend-young-enterprise-ni-finals-and-awards-ceremony%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits **Tags:** Young Enterprise --- ### [New Head of RSD Boarding](https://www.royaldungannon.com/new-head-of-rsd-boarding/) **Published:** April 2, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** It is with real sadness that we have said farewell to RSD’s Head of Boarding, Mrs Joanne Mawhinney. A major recruitment process took place to find Mrs Mawhinney’ s successor. With a lot of interest and a large number of applications and, following a rigorous selection process, I am delighted to announce that Ms Sarah Winslow has been appointed as our new Head of Boarding. **Content:** [ ![IMG_1381a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_1381a.jpg?w=708&h=500&ssl=1 "IMG_1381a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/new-head-of-rsd-boarding/img_1381a/) [ ![IMG_9646a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_9646a-1.jpg?w=364&h=273&ssl=1 "IMG_9646a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/new-head-of-rsd-boarding/img_9646a-2/) [ ![IMG_9647a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_9647a-2.jpg?w=364&h=223&ssl=1 "IMG_9647a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/new-head-of-rsd-boarding/img_9647a-3/) [ ![IMG_9654a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_9654a-1.jpg?w=1076&h=549&ssl=1 "IMG_9654a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/new-head-of-rsd-boarding/img_9654a-2/) It is with real sadness that we have said farewell to RSD’s Head of Boarding, Mrs Joanne Mawhinney. Mrs Mawhinney had been Head of RSD Boarding since 2011 and in the past eight years she has been at the helm of a great many improvements to boarding life, developing a first rate staff team and a great experience for boarders. Boarders and staff recently took the opportunity to celebrate her outstanding contribution to RSD and boarding in particular, sending her on her way with a lovely tribute and gifts. Mrs Mawhinney is now embarking upon a new career path outside education and we wish her every success and happiness. We have undertaken a major recruitment process to find Mrs Mawhinney’ s successor. There was a lot of interest and a large number of applications and, following a rigorous selection process, I am delighted to announce that Ms Sarah Winslow has been appointed as our new Head of Boarding. Ms Winslow is a former RSD pupil and she has been involved in both the school admin team and RSD Boarding for a number of years. She has undertaken the role of Acting Head of Boarding and for the past two years has been an Assistant Head of Boarding. Ms Winslow is heavily involved in RSD Boarding’s activities programme and has built strong relationships with boarders of all ages. She is also a keen sports fan, with hockey and football firm favourites, and she has just completed the Irish Football Association’s year-long ‘female football leadership programme’. Her artistic and computer talents are on show daily with her posts on RSD Boarding Facebook and Twitter, capturing the fun and friendship of boarding life. We are all excited to have Ms Winslow as our new Head of Boarding and we are looking forward to the next chapter in the life of RSD Boarding. Dr D Burnett Headmaster - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnew-head-of-rsd-boarding%2F&t=New%20Head%20of%20RSD%20Boarding) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=New%20Head%20of%20RSD%20Boarding&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnew-head-of-rsd-boarding%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, General News --- ### [First place for RSD's Show Jumping team](https://www.royaldungannon.com/first-place-for-rsds-show-jumping-team/) **Published:** April 1, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to the RSD Show Jumping team; Erin Mathieson, Emma-Jane Orr and Bethany Robinson-Smith took first place in a recent competition at Lusk Equestrian Centre, as well as a coveted qualifying position for the Schools’ Show Jumping Championship at the Balmoral Show in May. **Content:** [ ![d2eb6095-65d8-4037-9b7e-d7c776dd4d12b](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/d2eb6095-65d8-4037-9b7e-d7c776dd4d12b.jpg?w=477&h=265&ssl=1 "d2eb6095-65d8-4037-9b7e-d7c776dd4d12b") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/first-place-for-rsds-show-jumping-team/d2eb6095-65d8-4037-9b7e-d7c776dd4d12b/) [ ![IMG_0279a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_0279a.jpg?w=393&h=265&ssl=1 "IMG_0279a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/first-place-for-rsds-show-jumping-team/img_0279a/) [ ![IMG_0280a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_0280a.jpg?w=198&h=265&ssl=1 "IMG_0280a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/first-place-for-rsds-show-jumping-team/img_0280a/) Congratulations to the RSD Show Jumping team, who travelled to Lusk Equestrian Centre, Lisburn, on Sunday 24th March. Emma-Jane Orr (Year 11) represented RSD in the individual 1m competition. Emma-Jane jumped a double clear round with a fast time that was unrivalled for the rest of the class, providing Emma-Jane with her first win of the day. The Open Team, consisting of Erin Mathieson (Year 8) , Emma-Jane Orr and Bethany Robinson-Smith (Year 11), was the only team in which all of its members jumped double clear rounds and finished on a combined score of 0 faults. The girls took 1st place in the competition, as well as a coveted qualifying position for the Schools’ Show Jumping Championship at Balmoral Show in May. There are only five qualifying positions for schools from Northern Ireland – this is an incredible achievement for the RSD team. We wish the girls all the best for the championship in May. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffirst-place-for-rsds-show-jumping-team%2F&t=First%20place%20for%20RSD%E2%80%99s%20Show%20Jumping%20team) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=First%20place%20for%20RSD%E2%80%99s%20Show%20Jumping%20team&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffirst-place-for-rsds-show-jumping-team%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sports News, Year 11, Year 8 **Tags:** Show Jumping --- ### [Millennium Volunteer Award Recipients](https://www.royaldungannon.com/millennium-volunteer-award-recipients/) **Published:** March 14, 2019 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** RSD would like to congratulate the following nineteen pupils who recently completed their 200 Hour Certificate for the Millennium Volunteers Award. Between them, this amounts to a staggering total of over 3000 hours of volunteering. **Content:** [ ![IMG_2269a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_2269a.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "IMG_2269a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/millennium-volunteer-award-recipients/img_2269a/) [ ![IMG_2271a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_2271a.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_2271a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/millennium-volunteer-award-recipients/img_2271a/) [ ![IMG_2275a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_2275a.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_2275a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/millennium-volunteer-award-recipients/img_2275a/) [ ![WYC IMG_0501a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/WYC-IMG_0501a.jpg?w=1076&h=807&ssl=1 "WYC IMG_0501a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/millennium-volunteer-award-recipients/wyc-img_0501a/) RSD would like to congratulate the following nineteen pupils who recently completed their 200 Hour Certificate for the Millennium Volunteers Award. The following pupils have committed their time to carrying out volunteering in a variety of environments; sporting, spiritual, youth schemes, music, charity work, National Citizen service, drama and supporting community members. Between them, this amounts to a staggering total of over 3000 hours of volunteering. The involvement in these activities provides pupils with opportunities to develop, amongst many other qualities, a host of social and organisational skills to have at their disposal. The following pupils were invited to Belfast City Hall to receive their 200 Hour Millennium Volunteers award. The school would also like to congratulate them on their huge commitment and dedication to volunteering. **Key Stage 4 pupils** Suzanne Chambers, Grace Ferguson, Zoe Talbot, Bethany Walker. **Key Stage 5 pupils** Jasmine Ashfield, Benson Chan, Emily Condy, Matthew Green, Emily Hayes, Chloe Kelly, Jeffrey Lau, Kelly Law, Dylan Mason, Paddi Matthews, Chloe Plunkett, Laura Saunders, Caitlin Walker, Tanisha Wallace and Emily Yiu, - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmillennium-volunteer-award-recipients%2F&t=Millennium%20Volunteer%20Award%20Recipients) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Millennium%20Volunteer%20Award%20Recipients&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmillennium-volunteer-award-recipients%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Community, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [U13 Girls' Table Tennis team wins Ulster Schools Team Championships](https://www.royaldungannon.com/u13-girls-table-tennis-team-wins-ulster-schools-team-championships/) **Published:** February 12, 2019 **Author:** Siena Fenton **Excerpt:** Congratulations to the U13 Girls' Table Tennis team who won the Ulster Schools Team Championships, securing a place at the Irish Championships later this term. **Content:** [ ![Table Tennis Boys](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fb2.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "fb2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/u13-girls-table-tennis-team-wins-ulster-schools-team-championships/fb2/) [ ![Table Tennis U13 Win](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fb8.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "fb8") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/u13-girls-table-tennis-team-wins-ulster-schools-team-championships/fb8/) On 6th February our U13 Table Tennis teams travelled to Lisburn Racquets Club to take part in the Ulster Schools Team Championships. The boys’ team consisted of Jake Ballentine, Calum Crooks, Ben Greenaway, Seth Hunniford, Tom Irwin, Eli McKirgan and Max Patterson. The boys played some excellent table tennis and had faced tough opposition. They narrowly lost out to Grosvenor Grammar School for a semi final position. A great effort. The girls’ team consisted of Lois Carson, Miriam Carson, Kristen Fenton, Hannah Herron, Erin Matheson, Emily Stinson and Sophia Watt. The girls won all of their U13 matches and were awarded gold medals for finishing in first place, wining the title of U13 Ulster Schools Team Champions. They will now progress to the Irish Championships later this term. Congratulations to the girls for this super achievement. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Siena-200.jpg) Author Details [Siena Fenton](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/sfenton645/) I am a Year 11 pupil at RSD and also a member of the school News Team. I enjoy being part of the dramatic society and SU also. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu13-girls-table-tennis-team-wins-ulster-schools-team-championships%2F&t=U13%20Girls%E2%80%99%20Table%20Tennis%20team%20wins%20Ulster%20Schools%20Team%20Championships) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=U13%20Girls%E2%80%99%20Table%20Tennis%20team%20wins%20Ulster%20Schools%20Team%20Championships&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu13-girls-table-tennis-team-wins-ulster-schools-team-championships%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Physical Education, Sports News, Year 8 **Tags:** Table Tennis --- ### [Young Artists Exhibition 2019](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-artists-exhibition-2019/) **Published:** February 3, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** The Royal School Dungannon and St. Patrick's Academy present their annual joint 'Young Artists Exhibition' at the Linen Green.  The opening night will be on Tuesday 5th February at 19:00 and the display will run from 6th–21st February. **Content:** [ ![Linen Green edit for RSD for web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Linen-Green-edit-for-RSD-for-web.jpg?w=1076&h=547&ssl=1 "Linen Green edit for RSD for web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-artists-exhibition-2019/linen-green-edit-for-rsd-for-web/) The Royal School Dungannon and St Patrick’s Academy have come together again to present a joint Art & Design Exhibition in the Linen Green: the ‘Young Artists Exhibition’. The exhibition opening night will be on Tuesday 5th February at 19:00 and we will be joined by our special guest, Mark Reihill. The work of GCSE and A Level students from both schools will be on display from 6th–21st February. The exhibition is open to the public from 09.30 – 17.00 each day in the unit beside Bedeck. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoung-artists-exhibition-2019%2F&t=Young%20Artists%20Exhibition%202019) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Young%20Artists%20Exhibition%202019&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoung-artists-exhibition-2019%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Art and Design, Community, Events, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Year 12 **Tags:** SESP --- ### [The Christmas Concert](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-christmas-concert/) **Published:** December 13, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Last night RSD presented our 'Christmas Concert', a superb showcase of music, drama and dance. It was a fantastic evening of great entertainment! **Content:** ![DSC01177](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC01177.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "DSC01177") ![DSC01202](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC01202.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "DSC01202") ![DSC01213](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC01213.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "DSC01213") ![DSC01233](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC01233.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "DSC01233") ![DSC00898](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC00898.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "DSC00898") ![DSC00910](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC00910.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "DSC00910") ![DSC00933](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC00933.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "DSC00933") ![DSC00940](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC00940.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "DSC00940") ![DSC00951](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC00951.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "DSC00951") ![DSC00955](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC00955.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "DSC00955") ![DSC00971](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC00971.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "DSC00971") ![DSC00994](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC00994.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "DSC00994") ![DSC01027](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC01027.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "DSC01027") ![DSC01030](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC01030.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "DSC01030") ![DSC01060](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC01060-e1548242085705.jpg?w=437&h=291&ssl=1 "DSC01060") ![DSC01093-683x1024](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC01093-683x1024.jpg?w=194&h=291&ssl=1 "DSC01093-683x1024") ![DSC01099](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC01099.jpg?w=437&h=291&ssl=1 "DSC01099") ![DSC01111](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC01111.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "DSC01111") ![DSC01131](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC01131.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "DSC01131") Last night RSD presented our ‘Christmas Concert’, a superb showcase of music, drama and dance. It was a fantastic evening of great entertainment! Congratulations to all who performed and to those who assisted behind the scenes to make it all possible. Another wonderful RSD event! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-christmas-concert%2F&t=The%20Christmas%20Concert) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=The%20Christmas%20Concert&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-christmas-concert%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Drama News, Events, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Music News, Sixth Form --- ### [Sister Act](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sister-act/) **Published:** November 20, 2018 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** The curtains have closed on yet another extremely successful Royal School Dungannon theatrical production. Audiences were transported to a world of habits and humour by the divine musical comedy ‘Sister Act!’, based on the 1992 hit film featuring Whoopi Goldberg. **Content:** [ ![Mother Superior is not impressed with the new nun at the Convent.](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AsisterAct061118mc16.jpg?w=367&h=227&ssl=1 "sisterAct061118mc16") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sister-act/sisteract061118mc16/) Mother Superior is not impressed with the new nun at the Convent. [ ![aSister Act_2621](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/aSister-Act_2621-e1548239433153.jpg?w=356&h=227&ssl=1 "aSister Act_2621") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sister-act/asister-act_2621/) [ ![One of the many colourful scenes from RSD's production of Sister Act.](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/aSister-Act_2877.jpg?w=345&h=227&ssl=1 "sisterAct061118mc19") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sister-act/sisteract061118mc19/) One of the many colourful scenes from RSD’s production of Sister Act. [ ![aSister Act_2880](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/aSister-Act_2880-e1548239377224.jpg?w=345&h=211&ssl=1 "aSister Act_2880") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sister-act/asister-act_2880/) [ ![The Dining hall scene from RSD's production of Sister Act.](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AsisterAct061118mc11.jpg?w=345&h=179&ssl=1 "sisterAct061118mc11") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sister-act/sisteract061118mc11/) The Dining hall scene from RSD’s production of Sister Act. [ ![Hannah Ferguson as Mother Superior, and James Stockdale as the Monsignor, appear to disagree on the latest recruit to join the Convent.](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AsisterAct061118mc12.jpg?w=345&h=333&ssl=1 "sisterAct061118mc12") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sister-act/sisteract061118mc12/) Hannah Ferguson as Mother Superior, and James Stockdale as the Monsignor, appear to disagree on the latest recruit to join the Convent. [ ![St Patrick's Academy student Finn McKeever, takes on the role of Philadelphia Policeman Eddie Souther, and hatch a plan to save Dion Di Maio, played by Deloris Van Cartier, in RSD's production of Sister Act.](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AsisterAct061118mc13.jpg?w=727&h=731&ssl=1 "sisterAct061118mc13") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sister-act/sisteract061118mc13/) St Patrick’s Academy student Finn McKeever, takes on the role of Philadelphia Policeman Eddie Souther, and hatch a plan to save Dion Di Maio, played by Deloris Van Cartier, in RSD’s production of Sister Act. [ ![Singing is not one of their strongest subjects at the Convent, as the Monsignor hears at first hand.](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AsisterAct061118mc14.jpg?w=745&h=488&ssl=1 "sisterAct061118mc14") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sister-act/sisteract061118mc14/) Singing is not one of their strongest subjects at the Convent, as the Monsignor hears at first hand. [ ![Philadelphia Policeman Eddie Souther, introduces Dion Di Maio, to the Mother Supieror and the Monsignor.](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AsisterAct061118mc15.jpg?w=327&h=256&ssl=1 "sisterAct061118mc15") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sister-act/sisteract061118mc15/) Philadelphia Policeman Eddie Souther, introduces Dion Di Maio, to the Mother Supieror and the Monsignor. [ ![Stephen Black as Curtis Jackson, 2nd left, with his gang](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AsisterAct061118mc17.jpg?w=327&h=228&ssl=1 "sisterAct061118mc17") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sister-act/sisteract061118mc17/) Stephen Black as Curtis Jackson, 2nd left, with his gang [ ![The Bar room scene](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AsisterAct061118mc18.jpg?w=1076&h=648&ssl=1 "sisterAct061118mc18") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sister-act/sisteract061118mc18/) The Bar room scene The curtains have closed on yet another extremely successful Royal School Dungannon theatrical production. This year, from 7th-10th November, audiences were transported to a world of habits and humour by the divine musical comedy ‘Sister Act!’, based on the 1992 hit film featuring Whoopi Goldberg. The hall was filled with cheer and laughter, selling out the majority of nights and receiving a standing ovation for every performance. The tale begins on Christmas Eve in 1977 at a disco nightclub in Philadelphia. Club singer Deloris Van Cartier, a role executed phenomenally by Dion Di Maio, and her two energetic back-ups (Katie Chambers and Rebecca Rocha Elliott) are performing in front of an empty house. Van Cartier’s boyfriend Curtis Jackson, chillingly portrayed by Stephen Black, owns the nightclub. Deloris is overjoyed as she believes her boyfriend is going to allow her to perform for the public at his club. She soon learns however that this is not to be. Jackson tells her he cannot join her for Christmas Day but gives her a coat which she discovers belonged to his wife. Hurt and frustrated she decides to break up with Jackson. When she happens to witness Jackson and his crew murder someone accused of ‘squealing’ to the cops, she becomes terrified. Deloris promptly runs away as Jackson orders his men to get her and bring her back. Sometime later Deloris runs into a police station and tells the desk chief, Eddie, what has happened. Eddie is portrayed with comic charm, by St Patrick’s Academy pupil Finn McKeever. The two recognise each other as old friends from school, with Deloris calling him ‘Sweaty Eddie’. Eddie decides that Deloris needs to go into the ‘witness protection program’ and sends her to the place he believes Jackson will never find her: a convent! When Deloris arrives, she is disappointed to learn from the no-nonsense Mother Superior, played with aplomb by Hannah Ferguson, that contact with the outside world is limited and that she cannot smoke, drink or wear any of her less-than-appropriate clothing. Deloris joins the other nuns for dinner and is introduced as Sister Mary Clarence. After several comedic interactions with the overly perky Sister Mary Patrick, hilariously depicted by Beth Weir, and the sarcastic Sister Mary Lazarus, played with more comic skill by Bebhinn Elliott-Murphy, Deloris discovers just how much her life will be limited as a nun through the song “It’s Good to Be a Nun”, which was performed with gusto and great comic timing by our core group of nuns. Meanwhile, back in his nightclub, Jackson is frustrated that he cannot find Deloris anywhere. He tells his bungling comic trio of thugs: Joey, TJ and Pang, played superbly by Odo Pang, Alex Talbot and Matthew Green, how he will not stop until he finds and kills Deloris. The darkly amusing song ‘When I Find My Baby’ was delivered superbly by Stephen. Back at the convent, feeling bored and hungry, Deloris goes across the street to a slinky bar and is followed by Sister Mary Patrick and Sister Mary Robert, a shy and quiet nun, skillfully portrayed by Emily Carson. When the two nuns arrive, they see how fun things can be outside of the convent. However, Deloris recognizes Joey, TJ and Pang at a table. Suddenly there is a fight involving a drag queen, giving Deloris, Sister Mary Patrick and Sister Mary Robert a chance to escape. Eddie and Mother Superior meet them back at the convent. Mother Superior confronts Deloris, telling her that she must conform to the life of the nuns, later limiting her activities to working with the far from tuneful convent choir. Eddie reveals that Jackson’s men very nearly captured Deloris at the bar, so she needs to be careful. Eddie, now alone with only the drunks and homeless on the street, privately reflects on his desire to just let go and impress Deloris with a smooth song “I Could Be That Guy”. This song featured a particularly tricky double costume change, for which the Costumes Committee can be particularly proud, as well as a skillful vocal performance by Finn McKeever. The following morning, Deloris attends the choir practice and realises how bad the situation is. Deloris offers to teach them, taking over from Sister Mary Lazarus. Deloris teaches the nuns how to sing in key and on time in an uplifting song “Raise Your Voice”. That Sunday the choir performs a rousing, up-tempo hymn “Take Me to Heaven”. Both of these songs allowed Dion to really display her powerful, show-stopping vocals. Mother Superior is horrified at how the simple, traditional choir she knew has changed and become modern. Later, during a stunning song “Sunday Morning Fever”, Monsignor O’Hara, who was portrayed with natural charm by local movie star James Stockdale, bursts in with exciting news: the choir has been asked to perform a special concert in front of the Pope. Deloris is thrilled but also foolhardy; Jackson and his goons have spotted Deloris with the choir on the television accepting the invitation. Jackson orders his henchmen to get into the convent and bring Deloris back. This led to one of the highlights of the show, the song ‘Lady in the Long Black Dress’, which actually caused some staff members to cry with laughter. Matthew, Odo and Alex deserve great credit for pulling off their hilarious routine whilst still staying on key. Meanwhile, Mother Superior prays to God, asking why he has given her the challenge that is ‘Deloris’. The bittersweet song “Haven’t Got a Prayer” offered a lovely change of pace and tone and was delivered beautifully by Hannah on each night of the show. Deloris is approached by the nuns before they go to sleep, asking her to lead them in prayer for their show for the Pope on the following day. Mother Superior arrives shortly thereafter and informs Deloris that the court date for Jackson has been moved up to the next day and she must leave immediately. The other nuns overhear and Deloris is forced to tell them the truth about who she really is and that she cannot perform with them. She receives a poignant, biblical farewell from the often delusional nun, Mary Martin of Tours, played impressively by Aimee Johnston. As Deloris prepares to leave, Sister Mary Robert begs to come with her, claiming that she has been inspired to become a stronger person and go after the things she wants. She sings the touching ‘Life I Never Led’, which Emily delivered in an emotive and melodic manner. Deloris runs from the convent and stays at Eddie’s house for the night. While there, she is initially overjoyed that, the following day, she will testify against Jackson and his boys to go back to pursuing the career she’s dreamed of. Feeling immense guilt for abandoning her sisters, she realises that the choices she is making will leave her with nothing but fame and money. During the song ‘Sister Act’, she decides to return to the convent and sing with her sisters. This song allowed Dion to stunningly display her full range as both a singer and an actress. Dressed as nuns, Jackson, Joey, TJ and Pang sneak into the convent. They find and chase Deloris. Deloris eventually runs into Jackson, leading to a final confrontation. Jackson demands that Deloris to get on her knees and beg for her life. However, all the sisters run in unafraid. They stand in front of her, telling Jackson that he will have to go through them first. Jackson is about to start firing at the nuns when Eddie comes in and fights Jackson off. He arrests Jackson and his boys. He and Deloris then share a passionate embrace. Mother Superior and Deloris come to a truce and agree to accept each other. As the curtain begins to fall, we transition to the performance in front of the Pope as the nuns stand in unison with their voices ringing in harmony. This led to a rousing finale from the whole cast and a reprise of ‘Take me to Heaven’, which had the audience springing to their feet and clapping along enthusiastically. A huge mention of well done music go to all of the cast involved in bringing this production to life, including the actors; costume team led by Mrs Chambers and Mrs Kerr; make-up team led by Miss McCombe and Mrs McGurk; the set construction and design led by Mr David Johnston, Mr Canning, Mrs Clingan and Mrs Best; the sound team led by Conor Bindon and Andrew Lamont, with oversight from Mr McGuinness; back stage led by Emma McFarland and Paddi Matthews, with oversight from Mrs Matthews; and directors Mr Cuddy and Mr McDowell. We must also say farewell to Mr Boyd, who will be leaving us in December. This was the last production in Royal School Dungannon he will be involved in as a Musical Director, he will be greatly missed! Reported by Bebhinn Elliott-Murphy and Aimee Johnston (Year 13) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsister-act%2F&t=Sister%20Act) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sister%20Act&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsister-act%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Drama News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [Top candidate in A Level CCEA examination](https://www.royaldungannon.com/top-candidate-in-a-level-ccea-examination/) **Published:** November 7, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Rachel Johnston who has been awarded 2nd place in Northern Ireland, in the 2018 A Level examination in Nutrition and Food Science. **Content:** Congratulations to Rachel Johnston who has been awarded 2nd place in Northern Ireland in the 2018 A Level examination in Nutrition and Food Science. Rachel is pictured with Mrs J Stewart (on the right), her AS Nutrition and Food Science teacher and Mrs P McMullan (on left), who is Head of Department and Rachel’s A Level teacher. We wish Rachel all the best as she continues her studies at Queens University Belfast, in Adult Nursing. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftop-candidate-in-a-level-ccea-examination%2F&t=Top%20candidate%20in%20A%20Level%20CCEA%20examination) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Top%20candidate%20in%20A%20Level%20CCEA%20examination&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftop-candidate-in-a-level-ccea-examination%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Careers, Food Technology, General News, Sixth Form --- ### [Ulster Schools Cup championship goes swimmingly for RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-schools-cup-championship-goes-swimmingly-for-rsd/) **Published:** November 7, 2018 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** The RSD Swim Team travelled to Bangor Aquatic Centre to take part in the Swim Ulster Schools Cup championship on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st October. **Content:** [ ![IMG_7674](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_7674.jpg?w=492&h=277&ssl=1 "IMG_7674") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-schools-cup-championship-goes-swimmingly-for-rsd/img_7674/) [ ![90459c91-693a-44f8-8c98-441f37f608db](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/90459c91-693a-44f8-8c98-441f37f608db.jpg?w=369&h=277&ssl=1 "90459c91-693a-44f8-8c98-441f37f608db") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-schools-cup-championship-goes-swimmingly-for-rsd/90459c91-693a-44f8-8c98-441f37f608db/) [ ![IMG_7670](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_7670-e1548239720111.jpg?w=207&h=277&ssl=1 "IMG_7670") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-schools-cup-championship-goes-swimmingly-for-rsd/img_7670/) The RSD Swim Team of Rebecca Graham, Emma Chambers and Miranda Hazelton (Year 8), Jayne Courtney and Matthew Moan (Year 9), Annabel Davidson (Year 10,) Sarah Wilson, Hannah Courtney and James Moan (Year 11) travelled to Bangor Aquatic Centre to take part in the Swim Ulster Schools Cup championship on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st October, competing against 100+ schools and with around 100 entries in each event. Year 8 swimmers led the way on Saturday with an energetic performance from all, with particular praise for Emma Chambers in qualifying for the finals and achieving 5th place in the 50m Breast Stroke. She has qualified with her times to represent RSD and Ulster in Dublin at the Irish Finals in February 2019. Sunday saw another great day of swimming from our Key Stage 3 & 4 pupils, who were full of determination and energy, reaching personal goals and displaying great sportsmanship. Particular praise goes to Matthew Moan for achieving 4th place in the 100m Freestyle and to Emma Chambers for 3rd place in the 200m IM in their own year groups. > “The pupils were a delight to be with over the two days and a credit to RSD, displaying exemplary manners, appreciation to all the volunteers who made the event happen and encouraging each other all the way.” Mrs W Chambers - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-schools-cup-championship-goes-swimmingly-for-rsd%2F&t=Ulster%20Schools%20Cup%20championship%20goes%20swimmingly%20for%20RSD) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ulster%20Schools%20Cup%20championship%20goes%20swimmingly%20for%20RSD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-schools-cup-championship-goes-swimmingly-for-rsd%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Events, Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sports News **Tags:** Swimming --- ### [The Smarties and Heroes of Maths Week 2018](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-smarties-and-heroes-of-maths-week-2018/) **Published:** October 28, 2018 **Author:** Siena Fenton **Excerpt:** RSD celebrates Maths Week 2018 **Content:** In celebration of Maths Week 2018, Mr Black and the Mathematics Department presented daily mathematical puzzles, some of which were quite a challenge! At the end of the week, prizes were awarded to Harry Hayes and Alfie Lewis (both Year 10) who were named the ‘Smarties of the week’ and to Siena Fenton, Rebekah Needham and Jessica Wylie (all Year 10) who were all ‘Smarties and Heroes of the week’. Well done to all pupils who took part! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Siena-200.jpg) Author Details [Siena Fenton](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/sfenton645/) I am a Year 11 pupil at RSD and also a member of the school News Team. I enjoy being part of the dramatic society and SU also. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-smarties-and-heroes-of-maths-week-2018%2F&t=The%20Smarties%20and%20Heroes%20of%20Maths%20Week%202018) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=The%20Smarties%20and%20Heroes%20of%20Maths%20Week%202018&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-smarties-and-heroes-of-maths-week-2018%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Mathematics, Year 10 --- ### [Year 11 Historians journey to Belgium](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-historians-journey-to-belgium/) **Published:** October 18, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** A group of pupils from RSD and St Patrick's Academy recently travelled to Belgium to visit a number of sites as part of a joint SESP trip. **Content:** [ ![PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-17](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-17.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-17") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-historians-journey-to-belgium/photo-2018-09-25-19-44-17/) [ ![PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-17 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-17-2.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-17 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-historians-journey-to-belgium/photo-2018-09-25-19-44-17-2/) [ ![PHOTO-2018-09-24-17-16-51](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PHOTO-2018-09-24-17-16-51.jpg?w=234&h=313&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2018-09-24-17-16-51") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-historians-journey-to-belgium/photo-2018-09-24-17-16-51/) [ ![PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-16](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-16.jpg?w=231&h=231&crop=1&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-16") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-historians-journey-to-belgium/photo-2018-09-25-19-44-16/) [ ![PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-19 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-19-2.jpg?w=308&h=231&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-19 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-historians-journey-to-belgium/photo-2018-09-25-19-44-19-2/) [ ![PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-19 3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-19-3.jpg?w=174&h=231&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-19 3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-historians-journey-to-belgium/photo-2018-09-25-19-44-19-3/) [ ![PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-19](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-19.jpg?w=174&h=231&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-19") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-historians-journey-to-belgium/photo-2018-09-25-19-44-19/) [ ![PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-20 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-20-2.jpg?w=173&h=231&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-20 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-historians-journey-to-belgium/photo-2018-09-25-19-44-20-2/) [ ![PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-20 3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-20-3.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-20 3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-historians-journey-to-belgium/photo-2018-09-25-19-44-20-3/) [ ![PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-20 4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-20-4.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-20 4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-historians-journey-to-belgium/photo-2018-09-25-19-44-20-4/) [ ![PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-20 5](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-20-5.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-20 5") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-historians-journey-to-belgium/photo-2018-09-25-19-44-20-5/) [ ![PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-20 6](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-20-6.jpg?w=266&h=200&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-20 6") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-historians-journey-to-belgium/photo-2018-09-25-19-44-20-6/) [ ![PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-20](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-20.jpg?w=266&h=200&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-20") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-historians-journey-to-belgium/photo-2018-09-25-19-44-20/) [ ![PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-21 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-21-2.jpg?w=266&h=200&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-21 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-historians-journey-to-belgium/photo-2018-09-25-19-44-21-2/) [ ![PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-21](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-21.jpg?w=266&h=200&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2018-09-25-19-44-21") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-historians-journey-to-belgium/photo-2018-09-25-19-44-21/) A group of pupils from RSD and St Patrick’s Academy recently travelled to Belgium to visit a number of sites as part of a joint SESP trip. The group visited many landmarks including the Somme Battlefields, Ulster Tower and Thiepval Memorial. The next day took them to Langemark German military cemetery, Sanctuary Wood trenches, Tyne Cot cemetery and the Last Post ceremony at Menin Gate. Their last stop was Bruges! The group all enjoyed a fantastic trip, they made some great connections and took home some lasting memories. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-11-historians-journey-to-belgium%2F&t=Year%2011%20Historians%20journey%20to%20Belgium) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2011%20Historians%20journey%20to%20Belgium&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-11-historians-journey-to-belgium%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News, History, Key Stage 4, Trips and Visits, Year 11 **Tags:** SESP --- ### [RSD goes bananas for World Mental Health Day!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/) **Published:** October 10, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** All pupils at RSD enjoyed the opportunity today to participate in the 'Walk and Talk' event as part of the Positive Mental Health community campaign. **Content:** [ ![Mrs Kerr and the Safer School Team](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1745team-e1548241068283.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "IMG_1745team") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_1745team/) Mrs Kerr and the Safer School Team [ ![Dr Burnett and Mrs Kerr](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1739hmANDclk-e1548241087977.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_1739hmANDclk") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_1739hmandclk/) Dr Burnett and Mrs Kerr [ ![IMG_1762b](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1762b-e1548241017401.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_1762b") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_1762b/) [ ![It is very important to stay hydrated](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_5626a-e1548240791837.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_5626a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_5626a/) It is very important to stay hydrated [ ![Jake and Zoe go bananas!](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1827b-e1548240833237.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_1827b") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_1827b/) Jake and Zoe go bananas! [ ![Hannah and Dion go bananas!](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1830b-e1548240811474.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_1830b") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_1830b/) Hannah and Dion go bananas! [ ![Year 8](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1718-b8-e1548241132454.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_1718 b8") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_1718-b8/) Year 8 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1724b9-e1548241119719.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_1724b9") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_1724b9/) Year 9 [ ![Year 10](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1733b10-e1548241105544.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "IMG_1733b10") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_1733b10/) Year 10 [ ![Year 11](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1768b11-e1548241002527.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "IMG_1768b11") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_1768b11/) Year 11 [ ![Year 12](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1778b12-e1548240982784.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "IMG_1778b12") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_1778b12/) Year 12 [ ![Year 13](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1784b13-e1548240967454.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "IMG_1784b13") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_1784b13/) Year 13 [ ![Year 14](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1787b14-e1548240954361.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_1787b14") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_1787b14/) Year 14 [ ![Take 5 walk checkpoint](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1748team-e1548241051666.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_1748team") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_1748team/) Take 5 walk checkpoint [ ![IMG_1758b](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1758b-e1548241032126.jpg?w=437&h=291&ssl=1 "IMG_1758b") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_1758b/) [ ![Jessica and Chloe](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1795b-e1548240923424.jpg?w=437&h=291&ssl=1 "IMG_1795b") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_1795b/) Jessica and Chloe [ ![IMG_1797b](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1797b-e1548240907577.jpg?w=194&h=291&ssl=1 "IMG_1797b") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_1797b/) [ ![IMG_1805b](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1805b-e1548240889941.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_1805b") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_1805b/) [ ![Bananas!](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1810b-e1548240873101.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_1810b") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_1810b/) Bananas! [ ![Bananas!](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1824b-e1548240857999.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "IMG_1824b") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_1824b/) Bananas! [ ![Safer School Team pupils distributing information](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_5637a-e1548240771759.jpg?w=457&h=305&ssl=1 "IMG_5637a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_5637a/) Safer School Team pupils distributing information [ ![Take 5 walk checkpoint](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_5648a-e1548240747547.jpg?w=457&h=305&ssl=1 "IMG_5648a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_5648a/) Take 5 walk checkpoint [ ![Mr Clingan and Miss Chestnutt](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_5654a-e1548240730128.jpg?w=457&h=304&ssl=1 "IMG_5654a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_5654a/) Mr Clingan and Miss Chestnutt [ ![IMG_5662a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_5662a.jpg?w=615&h=922&ssl=1 "IMG_5662a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_5662a/) [ ![Gareth and John staying hydrated](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_5668a.jpg?w=1076&h=717&ssl=1 "IMG_5668a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day/img_5668a/) Gareth and John staying hydrated All pupils and staff at RSD enjoyed the opportunity today to participate in the ‘Walk and Talk’ event, as part of the Positive Mental Health community campaign. Mrs Kerr and the Safer School Team of pupils organised a superb event, where pupils followed a guided route around the school grounds with five stops along the journey, focusing on aspects of the Public Health Agency’s ‘Take 5’ message: Give, Be Active, Connect, Keep Learning and Take Notice. The local Spar and Eurospar retailers have kindly sponsored this event and will consequently supply a total of 7000 bottles of water this week, to each school that is participating in the local area of Dungannon. Tesco has also kindly sponsored 1000 bananas for the event. Each pupil involved will therefore remain well hydrated and energised as they fulfil the ‘Be Active’ and ‘Connect’ aspects of the ‘Take 5’ message. A competition to come up with a suitable name and logo for the new community group will also be run within each of the secondary schools at KS3 level (Years 8, 9 & 10). > “We are delighted with the response from all corners of the community towards our Positive Mental Health campaign and we’re hoping that this is the start of something really powerful within our town. With everybody working together we can make a huge impact on promoting positive mental health within Dungannon and further afield.” Mrs Kerr Our Safer School Team has also prepared presentations for each school to use throughout the week. Our assemblies this week have already featured many aspects of the Take 5 message. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day%2F&t=RSD%20goes%20bananas%20for%20World%20Mental%20Health%20Day%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20goes%20bananas%20for%20World%20Mental%20Health%20Day%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-goes-bananas-for-world-mental-health-day%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Community, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form **Tags:** Safer School --- ### [Mental Health 'Sign Posting' Event](https://www.royaldungannon.com/mental-health-sign-posting-event/) **Published:** September 25, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Liz McGrath and Deirdre McParland from the Southern Trust (Protect Life) ran two ‘sign posting’ sessions on Tuesday 18th September in RSD. **Content:** Liz McGrath and Deirdre McParland from the Southern Trust (Protect Life) ran two ‘sign posting’ sessions on Tuesday 18th September at 16:00 and 19:30 in RSD. These sessions gave all those involved in our ‘Positive Mental Health Community Campaign’ an overview of the ‘Take 5 Steps to Well Being’ message, and where to sign post those in need of any further support in each of their own schools, groups, churches and organisations. We were delighted with such a supportive turnout from across the local community. We are now looking forward to our focus week in October, promoting World Mental Health Day. ![4 RSD Signposting Event IMG_1544](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/4-RSD-Signposting-Event-IMG_1544.jpg?w=742&h=495&ssl=1 "4 RSD Signposting Event IMG_1544") ![1 RSD Signposting Event IMG_1535](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1-RSD-Signposting-Event-IMG_1535.jpg?w=330&h=495&ssl=1 "1 RSD Signposting Event IMG_1535") - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmental-health-sign-posting-event%2F&t=Mental%20Health%20%E2%80%98Sign%20Posting%E2%80%99%20Event) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Mental%20Health%20%E2%80%98Sign%20Posting%E2%80%99%20Event&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmental-health-sign-posting-event%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, Extra-curricular News **Tags:** Safer School --- ### [Prize Distribution 2018](https://www.royaldungannon.com/prize-distribution-2018/) **Published:** September 21, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to all of our pupils who were rewarded at this year's Prize Distribution, held on 19th September 2018. **Content:** *Hollie Magowan (Year 11) and Adam McNally (Year 12)* Congratulations to all of our pupils who were rewarded at this year’s Prize Distribution, held on 19th September. These awards are a testament to the outstanding dedication and hard work of those pupils involved. Well done! ![Grace Conway (Year 8), Robyn Archer (Year 9) and Caitlyn MacGregor (Year 10)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_1481web.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "IMG_1481web") Grace Conway (Year 8), Robyn Archer (Year 9) and Caitlyn MacGregor (Year 10) ![Year Prize recipients for Year 8](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_1498web.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_1498web") Year Prize recipients for Year 8 ![Year Prize recipients for Year 8](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_1488web.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_1488web") Year Prize recipients for Year 8 ![Year Prize recipients for Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_1505web.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_1505web") Year Prize recipients for Year 9 ![Year Prize recipients for Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_1501web.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_1501web") Year Prize recipients for Year 9 ![Year Prize recipients for Year 10](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_1511web.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_1511web") Year Prize recipients for Year 10 ![Senior Special Award recipients](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_1528web.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_1528web") Senior Special Award recipients ![Senior Special Award recipients](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_1525web.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_1525web") Senior Special Award recipients ![Grace Conway (Year 8), Robyn Archer (Year 9) and Caitlyn MacGregor (Year 10)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_1570web.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "IMG_1570web") Grace Conway (Year 8), Robyn Archer (Year 9) and Caitlyn MacGregor (Year 10) ![Grace Conway (Year 8), Robyn Archer (Year 9) and Caitlyn MacGregor (Year 10)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_1576web.jpg?w=309&h=206&ssl=1 "IMG_1576web") Grace Conway (Year 8), Robyn Archer (Year 9) and Caitlyn MacGregor (Year 10) ![Matthew McNeill, the first recipient of The Jack Stafford Memorial Shield](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_1581web.jpg?w=137&h=206&ssl=1 "IMG_1581web") Matthew McNeill, the first recipient of The Jack Stafford Memorial Shield ![Bishop Clarke and Dr Burnett with our Year 14 prize winners](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_1582web.jpg?w=309&h=206&ssl=1 "IMG_1582web") Bishop Clarke and Dr Burnett with our Year 14 prize winners ![Prizewinners from Year 12 with Dr & Mrs Burnett, Bishop Ken Clarke and Ven Andrew Forster](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_1586web.jpg?w=309&h=206&ssl=1 "IMG_1586web") Prizewinners from Year 12 with Dr & Mrs Burnett, Bishop Ken Clarke and Ven Andrew Forster - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fprize-distribution-2018%2F&t=Prize%20Distribution%202018) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Prize%20Distribution%202018&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fprize-distribution-2018%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Sixth Form, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 8, Year 9 --- ### [Young Artist of the Year finalist](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-artist-of-the-year-finalist/) **Published:** September 20, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Emily Leonard (Year 13) has been selected as one of ten finalists for the title of 'Young Artist of The Year', in association with Belfast Culture Night . **Content:** Emily Leonard (Year 13) has been selected as one of ten finalists for the title of ‘Young Artist of The Year’, in association with Belfast Culture Night . Emily submitted one of her GCSE outcomes, a six panel framed apple piece of work as an entry and is absolutely delighted with this achievement. It is also a fantastic reflection on the quality of work being produced by RSD’s art students! The winners will be announced tomorrow evening at 6:30pm, on the Belfast Barge for Belfast Culture Night. We wish Emily all the best. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoung-artist-of-the-year-finalist%2F&t=Young%20Artist%20of%20the%20Year%20finalist) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Young%20Artist%20of%20the%20Year%20finalist&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoung-artist-of-the-year-finalist%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, Extra-curricular News, Sixth Form --- ### [Sixth Form pupils visit QUB and UU Open Days](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-pupils-visit-qub-and-uu-open-days/) **Published:** September 7, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Year 14 pupils attended Queens University Belfast’s Open Day yesterday (Thursday) and Ulster University’s Open Day at Jordanstown on Tuesday. **Content:** Year 14 pupils attended Queens University Belfast’s Open Day yesterday (Thursday) and Ulster University’s Open Day at Jordanstown on Tuesday. They attented a variety of subject talks, had tours of facilities and had many opportunities to ask questions and find out more about the wide range of courses on offer. ![IMG_20180906_132217web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_20180906_132217web.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_20180906_132217web") ![IMG_7637web2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_7637web2.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_7637web2") - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-pupils-visit-qub-and-uu-open-days%2F&t=Sixth%20Form%20pupils%20visit%20QUB%20and%20UU%20Open%20Days) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sixth%20Form%20pupils%20visit%20QUB%20and%20UU%20Open%20Days&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-pupils-visit-qub-and-uu-open-days%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [RSD celebrates excellent GCSE results](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-celebrates-excellent-gcse-results/) **Published:** August 29, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Pupils at the Royal School Dungannon have achieved excellent GCSE results in this summer’s examinations. **Content:** Pupils at the Royal School Dungannon have achieved excellent GCSE results in this summer’s examinations. The overall results showed that 47% of all grades were at A\* or A grades and 80% of all grades were at A\*-B. 29/104 pupils who sat GCSE examinations returned at least 7 A\*/A grades. Bebhinn Elliott-Murphy led the way with a clean sweep of 10 A\* grades while Jenny Liu scored 9 A\* grades plus 1 A grade and Cherith Robinson returned 9 A\* grades. Ellen Kirkland achieved 7 A\* grades plus 3 A grades and James Stockdale scored 7 A\* grades plus 2 A grades. Hollie Burton, Rachael Hall, Katharine Lamb, Joshua A Clarke and Emily Hayes all carried off 10 A\*/A grades each. Catlin Canavan, Amy Gillespie, David Doran and Aisha Farmer all returned A\*/A grades in at least 9 subjects. Luke Millar, Mariia Moshkina, Sophie Kennedy, Catherine Boyd, Jasmine Ashfiled, Ellie To and Edison Shek scored at least 8 A\*/A grades in their overall totals; while Ryan Li, Anson Chan, Peter McClements, Matthew Bradley, Chloe Kelly, Justin Lam, James Nelson and Thomas Burns achieved at least 7 A\*/A grades in their totals. A further 10 pupils achieved at least 6 A\*/A grades in their overall totals, including: Paddi Matthews, Jack Girvan, Jonathan Hall, Damian Tsui, Cara Hadden, Ria Emerson, Emma Givan, Aimee Johnston, Nicole Koo and Colin Lowcock. [ ![Matthew Bradley, Chloe Kelly and Peter McClements](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/4-IMG_1349.jpg?w=716&h=478&ssl=1 "Matthew Bradley, Chloe Kelly and Peter McClements") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-celebrates-excellent-gcse-results/4-img_1349/) Matthew Bradley, Chloe Kelly and Peter McClements [ ![Dr Burnett with Cherith Robinson, James Stockdale and Ellen Kirkland](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1-IMG_1357-copy2.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "Dr Burnett with Cherith Robinson, James Stockdale and Ellen Kirkland") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-celebrates-excellent-gcse-results/1-img_1357-copy2/) Dr Burnett with Cherith Robinson, James Stockdale and Ellen Kirkland [ ![Jack Robinson, Adam McConville, Logan McIlravie, Peter Nicholl, Lydia Reid and Peter Davidson](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/6-IMG_1356.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "Jack Robinson, Adam McConville, Logan McIlravie, Peter Nicholl, Lydia Reid and Peter Davidson") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-celebrates-excellent-gcse-results/6-img_1356/) Jack Robinson, Adam McConville, Logan McIlravie, Peter Nicholl, Lydia Reid and Peter Davidson [ ![Rachael Hall, Joshua A Clarke and Katharine Lamb](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2-IMG_1346.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "Rachael Hall, Joshua A Clarke and Katharine Lamb") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-celebrates-excellent-gcse-results/2-img_1346/) Rachael Hall, Joshua A Clarke and Katharine Lamb [ ![Luke Millar, Catherine Boyd, Sophie Kennedy, Edison Shek, Jasmine Ashfield and David Doran](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/3-IMG_1347.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "Luke Millar, Catherine Boyd, Sophie Kennedy, Edison Shek, Jasmine Ashfield and David Doran") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-celebrates-excellent-gcse-results/3-img_1347/) Luke Millar, Catherine Boyd, Sophie Kennedy, Edison Shek, Jasmine Ashfield and David Doran [ ![Aimee Johnston, Emma Givan, Ria Emerson, Jack Girvan, Paddi Matthews, Jonathan Hall and Cara Hadden](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/5-IMG_1353.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "Aimee Johnston, Emma Givan, Ria Emerson, Jack Girvan, Paddi Matthews, Jonathan Hall and Cara Hadden") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-celebrates-excellent-gcse-results/5-img_1353/) Aimee Johnston, Emma Givan, Ria Emerson, Jack Girvan, Paddi Matthews, Jonathan Hall and Cara Hadden The Headmaster, Dr David Burnett, was full of praise for the pupils, stating that, > “We knew how hard so many of the pupils were working and we had high hopes for their success and they have come up trumps. They really deserve huge congratulations for all their efforts and dedication and we are delighted to have so many pupils returning to the Sixth Form.” He added, > “The support of parents and teachers has been a very important factor and it is that combination of support alongside the ability and effort of the pupils that has helped produce such excellent results.” - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-celebrates-excellent-gcse-results%2F&t=RSD%20celebrates%20excellent%20GCSE%20results) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20celebrates%20excellent%20GCSE%20results&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-celebrates-excellent-gcse-results%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News, Key Stage 4, Year 12 --- ### [Celebrating success in A Level results](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-in-a-level-results/) **Published:** August 29, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to the Royal School Dungannon’s Sixth Form pupils who achieved excellent A Level results this summer. **Content:** Congratulations to the Royal School Dungannon’s Sixth Form pupils who achieved excellent A Level results this summer, with an average UCAS points return per pupil equivalent to 1 A and 2 B grades. ![IMG_1028web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_1028web.jpg?w=728&h=546&ssl=1 "IMG_1028web") ![IMG_1024web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_1024web.jpg?w=344&h=258&ssl=1 "IMG_1024web") ![IMG_1027web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_1027web.jpg?w=344&h=284&ssl=1 "IMG_1027web") Rachel Millar, Ben Nichol and Hayson Yung led the way with each returning 3 A\* grades; while Ryan Wong scored 2 A\* grades and 2 A grades. Ian Chow, Leah Doran and Joel Stewart all returned 2 A\* grades plus 1 A grade and Andy Yu scored 1 A\* grade plus 3 A grades. Laura Anderson, Andrew Graham, Adam Irwin and Jack Thompson each achieved 1 A\* grade plus 2 A grades; with Carly Douglas and Rachel Johnston both scoring 1 A\*, 1 A and 1 B grades. Angel To returned 4 A grades and Brian Cheung scored 3 A grades, 1 B grade and 1 C grade. Jessica Hadden, Cameron Mullan, Rebecca Richardson and Grace Shrestha each scored3 A grades. In addition, six other pupils achieved 2 A grades and 1 B grade: Hannah McAteer, Matthew Scott,Rebecca Shaw, Jono Shrestha, Polly Swaile and Sophie Wilson. Year 13 pupils received their AS Level results and there were some impressive performances here too with 12 pupils returning at least three A grades in their chosen subjects. Joyce Liu scored an amazing 6 A grades and Josh Frew and Joanna Lau each returned 4 A grades in their totals. Benson Chan, Kelly Chan, Rebecca Davis, Milan Dickie, Matthew Green, Jason Ho, Robyn Moore, Peter Mylroi Lamont and Laura Saunders all returned at least 3 A grades. The Headmaster, Dr David Burnett, described the results as, > “A reflection of the hard work pupils have put in to their studies throughout their time at RSD. The pupils deserve a great deal of praise for the commitment and determination they have shown.” Dr Burnett explained that the pupils’ high academic achievements were a reflection of the School’s broader ethos. > “One of the most interesting aspects is that the pupils who have scored so highly in their examinations have also contributed so much else to school life, in sports, music, drama and a host of other activities, often taking a lead role. They have had to organise their time and sort outproblemsalong the way. As individuals they have matured and, perhaps, been better equipped to handle the pressures of examinations.” He also emphasised the role played by teachers and parents in supporting the pupils. > “The partnership between school and home is a key factor in allowing young people to thrive and learn. I would wish to pass on my thanks to all my teaching colleagues and to parents for the support they have given to pupils and my congratulations for the role they have played in the pupils’ success.” - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-in-a-level-results%2F&t=Celebrating%20success%20in%20A%20Level%20results) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20success%20in%20A%20Level%20results&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-in-a-level-results%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Careers, Sixth Form --- ### [Past pupil Adam Willis takes top award at Stranmillis](https://www.royaldungannon.com/past-pupil-adam-willis-takes-top-award-at-stranmillis/) **Published:** July 30, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** RSD past pupil and Head Boy in 2013-2014, Adam Willis picked up a top award for outstanding academic achievement from Stranmillis University College. **Content:** *Daniel Clawson and Adam Willis* RSD past pupil and Head Boy in 2013-2014, Adam Willis picked up a top award for outstanding academic achievement from Stranmillis University College at the College’s annual awards ceremony this month. Adam, a former pupil of Howard Primary School and The Royal School Dungannon, won The Association of Teachers’ and Lecturers’ Prize for Education Studies, awarded to the third year student who has gained the highest marks in Education Studies. Commenting on Adam’s award Dr Anne Heaslett, Principal of Stranmillis University College said, “Our mission at Stranmillis is to ‘enrich the lives of children, young people and communities through excellence in teaching, scholarship and research’. How we do that is by producing Learning Leaders who have the talents and skills to inspire, enthuse and lead our children and young people, and give them the best possible start in life. “For almost 100 years, Stranmillis has been shaping education, unlocking the potential of teachers, educators and students and building better futures for our communities. Adam’sachievements reflect that spirit of innovation, passion and innovative thinking. Our congratulations go to Adam, his family and the teachers who have helped inspire and shape his potential. With talented education professionals like Adam, the future of teaching is in great hands” Adam is pictured with special guest, Daniel Clawson, who graduated from Stranmillis in 2013 and has rapidly climbed through the ranks to Assistant Principal at Desborough College, an innovative Academy school in Maidenhead, Berkshire, and a Board Member of Young Enterprise. We wish Adam every success and happiness as he moves forward to the next stage in his career. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpast-pupil-adam-willis-takes-top-award-at-stranmillis%2F&t=Past%20pupil%20Adam%20Willis%20takes%20top%20award%20at%20Stranmillis) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Past%20pupil%20Adam%20Willis%20takes%20top%20award%20at%20Stranmillis&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpast-pupil-adam-willis-takes-top-award-at-stranmillis%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Careers, General News --- ### [Quintet of Gold Medals for Jack Rankin](https://www.royaldungannon.com/quintet-of-gold-medals-for-jack-rankin/) **Published:** June 22, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Jack Rankin (Year 10) for winning a superb total of five gold medals last weekend at the Swim Ulster Open Swimming Championships 2018. **Content:** Congratulations to Jack Rankin (Year 10) for winning a superb total of five gold medals last weekend at the Swim Ulster Open Swimming Championships 2018. Jack scooped gold in the 25m front crawl, 50m front crawl, 25m back crawl, 50m back crawl and the Relay Team swim. A fantastic achievement! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fquintet-of-gold-medals-for-jack-rankin%2F&t=Quintet%20of%20Gold%20Medals%20for%20Jack%20Rankin) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Quintet%20of%20Gold%20Medals%20for%20Jack%20Rankin&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fquintet-of-gold-medals-for-jack-rankin%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Swimming --- ### [U13 Hockey Girls Win Mid-Ulster League](https://www.royaldungannon.com/u13-hockey-girls-win-mid-ulster-league/) **Published:** June 22, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to the U13 Hockey girls for becoming joint winners of the Mid-Ulster League, recently. **Content:** Congratulations to the U13 Hockey girls for becoming joint winners of the Mid-Ulster League, recently. Their first game was a very competitive match against Lurgan JHS, in which the girls lost 3-1. Despite this setback, they bounced back with a 3-2 win over RS Armagh and an impressive 1-0 victory over a strong Killicomaine JHS side. As an indication of how much the team had improved over the year, in their second meeting with Clounagh JHS RSD ran out overwhelming 14:0 victors. In their final league match, the girls posted another impressive result by beating Banbridge Academy 1:0. Their overall results meant that RSD finished in joint top spot, despite having a vastly superior goal difference to the other joint winners. This was a great achievement for the team, given the excellent standard of hockey in the Mid-Ulster area. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu13-hockey-girls-win-mid-ulster-league%2F&t=U13%20Hockey%20Girls%20Win%20Mid-Ulster%20League) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=U13%20Hockey%20Girls%20Win%20Mid-Ulster%20League&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu13-hockey-girls-win-mid-ulster-league%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Ukrainian Humanitarian Aid Appeal | RSD Charities Committee](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ukrainian-humanitarian-aid-appeal-rsd-charities-committee/) **Published:** March 10, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** This week, the RSD Charities Committee have been busy collecting and organising donations to our Ukrainian Humanitarian Aid Appeal. Students from all year groups were asked to donate, in whatever way they could, to support the Ukrainian people as they navigate extremely difficult circumstances. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_4106-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_4106-scaled.jpg "IMG_4106") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_4110-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_4110-scaled.jpg "IMG_4110") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0638-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0638-scaled.jpg "IMG_0638") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0648-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0648-scaled.jpg "IMG_0648") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0656-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0656-scaled.jpg "IMG_0656") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0674-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0674-scaled.jpg "IMG_0674") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0680-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0680-scaled.jpg "IMG_0680") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0687-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0687-scaled.jpg "IMG_0687") This week, the RSD Charities Committee have been busy collecting and organising donations to our Ukrainian Humanitarian Aid Appeal. Students from all year groups were asked to donate, in whatever way they could, to support the Ukrainian people as they navigate extremely difficult circumstances. The response to the appeal was overwhelming, with all year groups donating items, money or time to the appeal. Thanks to the care and attention of the Charities Committee, all of the items are now safely onboard the truck and are starting their journey to the Ukraine. We continue to keep the Ukrainian people in our thoughts and prayers during their time of need. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fukrainian-humanitarian-aid-appeal-rsd-charities-committee%2F&t=Ukrainian%20Humanitarian%20Aid%20Appeal%20%7C%20RSD%20Charities%20Committee) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ukrainian%20Humanitarian%20Aid%20Appeal%20%7C%20RSD%20Charities%20Committee&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fukrainian-humanitarian-aid-appeal-rsd-charities-committee%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Community, Extra-curricular News, Featured, General News **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Major and Minor Honours | Spring 2022](https://www.royaldungannon.com/major-and-minor-honours-spring-2022/) **Published:** April 7, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** It was lovely to celebrate the success and dedication of our students this morning in our special Honours Assembly. Students were commended for extra-curricular excellence in a range of areas, including sport, music, drama and debating/public speaking. **Content:** [ ![Major Honours, Spring 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/img_8104-scaled.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "img_8104.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_8104-jpg/) Major Honours, Spring 2022 [ ![Minor Honours, Spring 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/img_8110.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "img_8110.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_8110-jpg/) Minor Honours, Spring 2022 [ ![Marjorie Gilpin Award, Spring 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/img_8106-scaled.jpg?w=234&h=313&ssl=1 "img_8106.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_8106-jpg/) Marjorie Gilpin Award, Spring 2022 **It was lovely to celebrate the success and dedication of our students this morning in our special Honours Assembly. Students were commended for extra-curricular excellence in a range of areas, including sport, music, drama and debating/public speaking. Congratulations to all of our students who received Major Honours, Minor Honours or Honourable Mentions. Also, special congratulations to Katie Chambers, the winner of the Marjorie Gilpin Award for 2022.** ## **Debating/Public Speaking** ### **Major Honours** - Matthew McNeill, Year 14 Re-date - Rebecca Verner, Year 13 ### **Minor Honours** - Katie Chambers, Year 14 - Tommy Hajdu, Year 14 - Hollie Magowan, Year 14 - Benjamin Neill, Year 14 - Abigail Patterson, Year 14 - Timothy Ryan, Year 14 ## **Drama** ### **Major Honours** - Katie Chambers, Year 14 Re-date - Abigail Patterson, Year 14 - Timothy Ryan, Year 14 ### **Minor Honours** - Hollie Magowan, Year 14 - Benjamin Neill, Year 14 - Jamie McAteer, Year 14 ## **Hockey** ### **Major Honours** - Jessica McClung, Year 14 Re-date - Laura Birnie, Year 12 - Leah Black, Year 13 - Katie Croft, Year 12 - Annabelle Davidson, Year 13 - Clara Finlay, Year 12 - Lily Gallagher, Year 12 - Zoe Gibson, Year 12 - Lauren Gillespie, Year 13 - Abbie Hampton, Year 13 - Chloe Johnston, Year 12 - Nicci Montgomery, Year 12 - Alex Neill, Year 12 - Lucy Redmond, Year 12 - Molly Watt, Year 13 ### **Minor Honours** - Holly Abernethy, Year 14 - Sophia Bailie, Year 13 - Caitlyn Burrows, Year 13 - Toni Cadoo, Year 14 - Anna Devlin, Year 14 - Zara Sloane, Year 14 - Ellie Willis, Year 14 New ### **Honourable Mention** - Carly Robinson, Year 11 ## **Music** ### **Major Honours** - Katie Chambers, Year 14 - Rebekah Needham, Year 13 - Lily Patterson, Year 13 ### **Minor Honours** - Hannah Abraham, Year 14 - Robyn Archer, Year 13 - Harry Hayes, Year 13 - Tsz Hin (Oscar) Mak, Year 13 - Chloe McCaughey, Year 14 - Abigail Patterson, Year 14 - Joshua Thompson, Year 13 - Jorja Wilson, Year 13 - Jessica Wylie, Year 13 - Katelyn Wylie, Year 13 ## **Rugby** ### **Major Honours** - Jacob Clarke, Year 14 Re-date - James Girvan, Year 14 Re-date - Craig Saunders, Year 14 Re-date - Christy Brace, Year 13 - Adam Bradley, Year 14 - Matthew Burrows, Year 12 - Ethan Carberry, Year 14 - Jacob Clarke, Year 13 - Ben Connelly, Year 14 - Ryan Evans, Year 14 - Reuben Gibson, Year 12 - Matthew Hall, Year 14 - Alex Kennedy, Year 14 - Alfie Lewis, Year 13 - James McCammon, Year 13 - Dylan McMullan, Year 14 - Adam Scott, Year 14 - Cameron Shaw, Year 13 ### **Minor Honours** - Joel Dickey, Year 13 - Nathan Ewart, Year 13 - Kwong Ho (Humphrey) Leung, Year 13 - Dylan Mooney, Year 14 - Jordan Parks, Year 14 ### **Honourable Mention** - John Carroll, Year 12 - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmajor-and-minor-honours-spring-2022%2F&t=Major%20and%20Minor%20Honours%20%7C%20Spring%202022) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Major%20and%20Minor%20Honours%20%7C%20Spring%202022&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmajor-and-minor-honours-spring-2022%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, Featured, General News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Year 12 --- ### [Spring Concert 2022](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2022/) **Published:** April 8, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** On Wednesday night we welcomed back audiences to RSD for the Spring Concert in the Assembly Hall. This was the first time we had parents, friends and supporters of the school in the Hall for an event since December 2019! The combination of live music and an appreciative audience, cheering on every performance, made for a magical evening. **Content:** [ ![RSD Spring Concert 2022-3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RSD-Spring-Concert-2022-3-scaled.jpg?w=343&h=514&ssl=1 "RSD Spring Concert 2022-3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2022/rsd-spring-concert-2022-3/) [ ![RSD Spring Concert 2022-11](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RSD-Spring-Concert-2022-11-scaled.jpg?w=382&h=255&ssl=1 "RSD Spring Concert 2022-11") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2022/rsd-spring-concert-2022-11/) [ ![RSD Spring Concert 2022-29](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RSD-Spring-Concert-2022-29-scaled.jpg?w=382&h=255&ssl=1 "RSD Spring Concert 2022-29") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2022/rsd-spring-concert-2022-29/) [ ![RSD Spring Concert 2022-35](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RSD-Spring-Concert-2022-35-scaled.jpg?w=343&h=514&ssl=1 "RSD Spring Concert 2022-35") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2022/rsd-spring-concert-2022-35/) [ ![RSD Spring Concert 2022-41](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RSD-Spring-Concert-2022-41-scaled.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "RSD Spring Concert 2022-41") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2022/rsd-spring-concert-2022-41/) [ ![RSD Spring Concert 2022-42](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RSD-Spring-Concert-2022-42-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "RSD Spring Concert 2022-42") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2022/rsd-spring-concert-2022-42/) [ ![RSD Spring Concert 2022-51](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RSD-Spring-Concert-2022-51-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "RSD Spring Concert 2022-51") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2022/rsd-spring-concert-2022-51/) [ ![RSD Spring Concert 2022-52](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RSD-Spring-Concert-2022-52-scaled.jpg?w=437&h=291&ssl=1 "RSD Spring Concert 2022-52") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2022/rsd-spring-concert-2022-52/) [ ![RSD Spring Concert 2022-54](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RSD-Spring-Concert-2022-54-scaled.jpg?w=437&h=291&ssl=1 "RSD Spring Concert 2022-54") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2022/rsd-spring-concert-2022-54/) [ ![RSD Spring Concert 2022-59](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RSD-Spring-Concert-2022-59-scaled.jpg?w=194&h=291&ssl=1 "RSD Spring Concert 2022-59") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2022/rsd-spring-concert-2022-59/) [ ![RSD Spring Concert 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](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2022/rsd-spring-concert-2022-84/) [ ![RSD Spring Concert 2022-87](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RSD-Spring-Concert-2022-87-scaled.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "RSD Spring Concert 2022-87") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2022/rsd-spring-concert-2022-87/) [ ![RSD Spring Concert 2022-111](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RSD-Spring-Concert-2022-111-scaled.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "RSD Spring Concert 2022-111") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2022/rsd-spring-concert-2022-111/) [ ![RSD Spring Concert 2022-120](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RSD-Spring-Concert-2022-120-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "RSD Spring Concert 2022-120") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2022/rsd-spring-concert-2022-120/) [ ![RSD Spring Concert 2022-122](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RSD-Spring-Concert-2022-122-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "RSD Spring Concert 2022-122") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2022/rsd-spring-concert-2022-122/) [ ![RSD Spring Concert 2022-123](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RSD-Spring-Concert-2022-123-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=358&ssl=1 "RSD Spring Concert 2022-123") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2022/rsd-spring-concert-2022-123/) [ ![RSD Spring Concert 2022-139](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RSD-Spring-Concert-2022-139-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=358&ssl=1 "RSD Spring Concert 2022-139") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spring-concert-2022/rsd-spring-concert-2022-139/) On Wednesday night we welcomed back audiences to RSD for the Spring Concert in the Assembly Hall. This was the first time we had parents, friends and supporters of the school in the Hall for an event since December 2019! The combination of live music and an appreciative audience, cheering on every performance, made for a magical evening. Congratulations to all of the pupils who performed at the concert and also to all the backstage crew who looked after sound, lighting and logistics (a special thanks to Niall and Jamie in Year 14 who have done this for many years!). There were a few nerves about with many performers on stage for the first time. Only our oldest pupils had any experience of this kind of evening. Once the music began though you would have thought that they had all been performing to a large audience week in and week out. The standard on the evening was superb and the audience loved it! As always with RSD Music, we had a great mix of musical styles and something for everyone to enjoy. The Junior, Senior and Chamber Choirs were all in great voice and the RSD Band and Royal Strings played with assurance and style. We had three ensembles pieces of contrasting styles but all equally enjoyable: the Ukulele Group and singers; the Flute Ensemble; and the RSD Rock Band. A special mention to the Rock Band for bringing Led Zeppelin to the RSD stage, pleasing the old rockers in the audience! The highlight of any concert is of course the performances of the soloists. We were spoiled with a brilliant run of highly talented young people playing and singing their hearts out. Congratulations to them all! Rebecca Willis’ drum fanfare, The Siege (with glow in the dark drumsticks!) Grace Wylie singing So in Love Jorja Wilson singing The Green Fields of France (not a dry eye in the Hall!) Actin Au – Chopin piano etude Joshua Thompson – The Pink Panther theme on saxophone Molly McAlister – Gabriel’s Oboe on oboe Jamie Creaney – You are the Reason, guitar and vocal Jamie’s performance so captivated the audience that they wanted another song and he duly performed his own song, You Will Always Be My Life. The spontaneous standing ovation told its own story! Amazing Jamie! Congratulations to all the RSD pupils and staff involved with the Spring Concert. Lots of staff, teaching and non-teaching alike, were on stage performing alongside the pupils and this is a special element of music in RSD. None of it would have been possible of course without our Music teachers, Ms Clarke and Mr Cuddy. A special thanks to both and congratulations on a fantastic musical evening! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fspring-concert-2022%2F&t=Spring%20Concert%202022) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Spring%20Concert%202022&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fspring-concert-2022%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Extra-curricular News, Featured, General News, Music --- ### [Primary 6 Open Afternoon – Tuesday 15th February 2022](https://www.royaldungannon.com/primary-6-open-afternoon-tuesday-15th-february-2022/) **Published:** February 9, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** The RSD Open Afternoon for P6 pupils and parents will take place on Tuesday 15th February from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm. Please note that this event is for P6 pupils and parents/guardians only and it is only possible to attend through our online booking system. **Content:** **Royal School Dungannon Primary 6 Open Afternoon – Tuesday 15th February 2022** The RSD Open Afternoon for P6 pupils and parents will take place on Tuesday 15th February from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm. Please note that this event is for **P6 pupils and parents/guardians only** and it is only possible to attend through our online booking system. This will be a reduced version of our usual P6 open evening, with small groups to control numbers in attendance and scheduled tour slots to help keep groups apart. Each P6 pupil should be accompanied by one parent/guardian only. Each group will arrive, tour and depart, and be separate from other groups touring in a different part of the campus or at a different time. There will be no mass gathering of any kind in the Assembly Hall. It will only be possible to attend through our online booking system and, where possible, we have tried to organise tour groups from the same primary school. There will, therefore, be a limited number of places available for booking. Along with all our current Covid-19 mitigations, this will help to create a safe environment for everyone involved in the P6 Open Afternoon. Once you have made your booking, you will receive further details about arrival times and car parking later this week. **Key Points** - P6 pupils only. Booking online only. Limited places available. - Pupils from the same primary school in the same group where possible. - The event will run from 2.00 pm to approx. 6.00 pm. - Tours to last 75 minutes: 2.00 to 3.15 pm; 3.15 to 4.30 pm; 4.30 to 5.45 pm. - Small groups of 10-12 pupils and 1 parent/guardian per pupil only. - Staggered arrival for groups, with a small number of groups in RSD at any one time. - Each group will tour separately, with no contact with other groups. - Each group will arrive, tour and depart. No mass gathering in the Assembly Hall. To book your place at the RSD P6 Open Afternoon, please click this [link](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/royal-school-dungannon-p6-open-afternoon-tues15222-tickets-265094353347). - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fprimary-6-open-afternoon-tuesday-15th-february-2022%2F&t=Primary%206%20Open%20Afternoon%20%E2%80%93%20Tuesday%2015th%20February%202022) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Primary%206%20Open%20Afternoon%20%E2%80%93%20Tuesday%2015th%20February%202022&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fprimary-6-open-afternoon-tuesday-15th-february-2022%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, Events, Featured, General News --- ### [Easter Service 2022](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-service-2022/) **Published:** April 17, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** What a fantastic way to end our Spring Term! Special thanks to all the members of Senior SU who organised and delivered our Easter Service and to Grant from Reach Mentoring for sharing with us.  **Content:** [ ![IMG_8127](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8127-scaled.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_8127") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-service-2022/img_8127/) [ ![IMG_8117](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8117-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_8117") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-service-2022/img_8117/) [ ![IMG_8122](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8122-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_8122") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-service-2022/img_8122/) [ ![IMG_8125](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8125-scaled.jpg?w=1076&h=807&ssl=1 "IMG_8125") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-service-2022/img_8125/) What a fantastic way to end our Spring Term! Special thanks to all the members of Senior SU who organised and delivered our Easter Service and to Grant from Reach Mentoring for sharing with us. We wish all of the members of our school community a very Happy Easter and look forward to seeing you all again in the Summer Term! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Feaster-service-2022%2F&t=Easter%20Service%202022) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Easter%20Service%202022&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Feaster-service-2022%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, Events, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form **Tags:** Scripture Union --- ### [House Photography Competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/house-photography-competition/) **Published:** April 7, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** After coming through an era of lockdown, students are beginning to reconnect with family, friends, school and the wider world. Students were asked to show us what 'reconnet' (our pastoral theme for the year) means to them, in a single photo and caption... **Content:** [ ![img_8097.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/img_8097-scaled.jpg?w=719&h=533&ssl=1 "img_8097.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_8097-jpg/) [ ![img_8089.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/img_8089-scaled.jpg?w=353&h=265&ssl=1 "img_8089.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_8089-jpg/) [ ![img_8095.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/img_8095-scaled.jpg?w=353&h=264&ssl=1 "img_8095.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_8095-jpg/) [ ![img_8091.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/img_8091-scaled.jpg?w=1076&h=886&ssl=1 "img_8091.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_8091-jpg/) After coming through an era of lockdown, students are beginning to reconnect with family, friends, school and the wider world. Students were asked to show us what ‘reconnect’ (our pastoral theme for the year) means to them, in a single photo and caption. Congratulations to all of our House Photography Competition winners! We had so many amazing submissions to consider. - Winner (senior): Niall Keys (B/C) - Highly commended (senior): Lily Patterson (M/R) - Winner (intermediate): Gabriel Mak (B/T) - Highly commended (intermediate): Sam Sharkey (N/D) - Winner (junior): Hannah Kelly (M/R) - Highly commended (junior): Megan Chambers (B/T) You can see all of our amazing entries below: - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/6EA49C34-83E4-4985-81BF-1AC760FC168C-Tin-Sum-Gabriel-Mak-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/6EA49C34-83E4-4985-81BF-1AC760FC168C-Tin-Sum-Gabriel-Mak-scaled.jpeg "6EA49C34-83E4-4985-81BF-1AC760FC168C - Tin Sum (Gabriel) Mak")Gabriel Mak – This lockdown has dramatically brought a lot of us apart so being around friends can help with emotional support. Initially the reason why I chose this photo is because these benches have a lot of meaning to me just like having a supportive motive. During break or lunch time, boys and girls walk pass this area, coming out with some games and making sure our friends are having fun when playing some sort of sport games which can eventually bring us closer even though we’ve been through such a trauma. Reconnecting is important might as well be the motivations for us to school! So what you’re waiting for…let’s reconnect! - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/7C44745F-2EAD-4979-BD9F-C2C08977B7B3-Nicole-Thompson-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/7C44745F-2EAD-4979-BD9F-C2C08977B7B3-Nicole-Thompson.jpeg "7C44745F-2EAD-4979-BD9F-C2C08977B7B3 - Nicole Thompson")Nicole Thompson – I took this image when I went to Portstewart. Here we see a couple reuniting after having to isolate because of COVID. Together they were reuniting with our beautiful scenery. The sun is trying to break through the clouds-an image that hope is on the horizon, better things are just around the corner and the possible reunification with normality. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/9F9C7ADD-575D-4FD7-A76A-04EFE4071561-Rachael-McIvor-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/9F9C7ADD-575D-4FD7-A76A-04EFE4071561-Rachael-McIvor.jpeg "9F9C7ADD-575D-4FD7-A76A-04EFE4071561 - Rachael McIvor")Rachael McIvor – This breathtaking sunrise shows the beauty of world, it helps us appreciate what’s around us and in a way, makes us feel closer to nature. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/14DCF742-C313-45E6-B07C-C9D7CDB22AD1-Bobby-Mann-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/14DCF742-C313-45E6-B07C-C9D7CDB22AD1-Bobby-Mann.jpeg "14DCF742-C313-45E6-B07C-C9D7CDB22AD1 - Bobby Mann")Bobby Mann – I really missed play football as COVID meant I couldn’t play with my family but now I can! - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/33A40243-42F8-4036-A758-42D487969395-Charlie-McLaughlin-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/33A40243-42F8-4036-A758-42D487969395-Charlie-McLaughlin-scaled.jpeg "33A40243-42F8-4036-A758-42D487969395 - Charlie McLaughlin")Charlie McLaughlin – This Image Let’s you reconnect as it is a beautiful picture of Nature as the Sun rising in the morning and it lets you appreciate the beauty of nature. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/97DA1B15-4F5B-4408-BE1E-696810FFFE0F-SHANNON-KELLY-TROUGHTON-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/97DA1B15-4F5B-4408-BE1E-696810FFFE0F-SHANNON-KELLY-TROUGHTON-scaled.jpeg "97DA1B15-4F5B-4408-BE1E-696810FFFE0F - SHANNON KELLY-TROUGHTON")Shannon Kelly-Troughton – Reconnecting with places from past memories of childhood within nature areas. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/394B984B-4DD5-4A99-B546-04FBF0095A3E-Sheelyn-Gallagher-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/394B984B-4DD5-4A99-B546-04FBF0095A3E-Sheelyn-Gallagher-scaled.jpeg "394B984B-4DD5-4A99-B546-04FBF0095A3E - Sheelyn Gallagher")Sheelyn Gallagher – This photo shows us to get up of our phones, T.V, etc and get outside and reconnect with the wonderful world around us. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/765F10B2-1302-41A8-8373-BAD2539D90EE-Sam-Sharkey-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/765F10B2-1302-41A8-8373-BAD2539D90EE-Sam-Sharkey-scaled.jpeg "765F10B2-1302-41A8-8373-BAD2539D90EE - Sam Sharkey")Sam Sharkey – I reconnected by holding my own charity tractor run with a friend which turned out to have 20 tractors there. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/3486A983-A794-4876-8CBD-F0CF6A3438A3-Rebekah-Needham-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/3486A983-A794-4876-8CBD-F0CF6A3438A3-Rebekah-Needham.jpeg "3486A983-A794-4876-8CBD-F0CF6A3438A3 - Rebekah Needham")Rebekah Needham – During lockdown I found two house martin chicks which had fallen from their nest. I hand fed them and built up trust so they would come when I called them and hop onto my hand. As we were disconnected from friends and family, this reconnection with nature was really special. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/498586DD-7CC9-483A-BA14-F5C73CCD4291-Hannah-Kelly-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/498586DD-7CC9-483A-BA14-F5C73CCD4291-Hannah-Kelly-scaled.jpeg "498586DD-7CC9-483A-BA14-F5C73CCD4291 - Hannah Kelly")Hannah Kelly – During covid I got to go to the park with my grandparents and my brother to see the baby swans. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20210619_211014-Lily-Patterson-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20210619_211014-Lily-Patterson-scaled.jpg "20210619_211014 - Lily Patterson")Lily Patterson – Reconnecting with nature has been a strong theme the past few years, at a time when exercise was one of the only reasons you were allowed out. This picture shows how although we couldn't meet new people, we could still reconnect with wildlife and start appreciating our world again. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/D2CF9F4F-513F-450A-A9AA-0244C2FE5E74-Siena-Fenton-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/D2CF9F4F-513F-450A-A9AA-0244C2FE5E74-Siena-Fenton.jpeg "D2CF9F4F-513F-450A-A9AA-0244C2FE5E74 - Siena Fenton")Siena Fenton – This image represents reconnect in 2 ways. It represents how I’ve been able to reconnect with my family over lockdown in a way I wouldn’t otherwise have done and, since the picture is taken in a car, it represents being able to reconnect with people through visiting and travelling. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/DSC07203-Niall-Keys-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/DSC07203-Niall-Keys-scaled.jpg "DSC07203 - Niall Keys")Niall Keys – Since Lockdown, I have enjoyed getting out and about with my camera around various different beauty spots, old buildings and reconnecting with my surroundings! - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/FF10DCCD-7263-440A-9C95-EA458F57B6EC-Megan-Chambers-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/FF10DCCD-7263-440A-9C95-EA458F57B6EC-Megan-Chambers-scaled.jpeg "FF10DCCD-7263-440A-9C95-EA458F57B6EC - Megan Chambers")Megan Chambers – This pictures relates to the theme ‘let’s reconnect’ as the different shoes types represent people of different backgrounds and the pictures shows them altogether reconnecting. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_20210630_150311-Rebecca-Verner-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_20210630_150311-Rebecca-Verner-scaled.jpg "IMG_20210630_150311 - Rebecca Verner")Rebecca Verner – During lockdowns, I began to reconnect with nature, and I learned to appreciate the little things in life, such as the dew on this flower at home. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG-20220212-WA0013-Louise-Smiton-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG-20220212-WA0013-Louise-Smiton.jpg "IMG-20220212-WA0013 - Louise Smiton")Louise Smiton – For the first time in 2 years, Lisbeg pipe band has participated in a concert to support fundraising. This was at Tim Webb's concert to raise money for the air ambulance. This happened on Friday 11th February. It felt amazing to put on a display for the public. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG-20220214-WA0023-S-Jackson-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG-20220214-WA0023-S-Jackson.jpg "IMG-20220214-WA0023 - S Jackson")Bethany Jackson – This photo shows us that after a year and a half of lockdown, many of us have fallen apart. Friendships and even families have broken down. Being alone for that amount of time is hard. Many people couldn't attend funerals or visit elderly relatives. But now things are changing and we are delighted that restrictions are easing and now we can reconnect. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Re-Connecting-Chloe-McCollum-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Re-Connecting-Chloe-McCollum.jpg "Re-Connecting - Chloe McCollum")Chloe McCollum – This is Misty. Her and I have reconnected recently, spending more time together, and she kept my spirits up during Lockdown with her huge smile. In this picture, I tried to capture the joy and encouragement a simple smile from a happy dog can bring to your day. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RSD-HOUSE-PHOTO-Rachel-Kuck-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RSD-HOUSE-PHOTO-Rachel-Kuck.jpg "RSD HOUSE PHOTO - Rachel Kuck")Rachel Kuck – 1 of the 5 mental health ideas is to get active. During lockdown we were isolated and many went outdoors as a way to feel free from restrictions. In this photo it has trees connecting together representing how many of us connect with nature. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Snapchat-260903979-Darcie-Knox-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Snapchat-260903979-Darcie-Knox.jpg "Snapchat-260903979 - Darcie Knox")Darcie Knox – With covid and lockdown, we all have been looking at our devices a lot more, so I took this photo to show the beauty outside technology and to encourage more people to go outside and appreciate the opportunities. This can be reconnecting with the world. Going outside is proven to help your mental health and make you happier this can reconnect your mind as well. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhouse-photography-competition%2F&t=House%20Photography%20Competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=House%20Photography%20Competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhouse-photography-competition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, General News, House News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [Easter Cake Making](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/) **Published:** March 30, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Over the past couple of weeks, our 'Food Technology' and 'Food and Nutrition' classes, in Years 9-11 have been busy baking and decorating their Easter cakes. All of their hard work and creativity definitely paid off, they look amazing! **Content:** [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cakes-1-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "cakes 1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cakes-1/) Year 9 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cakes-2-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "cakes 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cakes-2/) Year 9 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cakes-3-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "cakes 3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cakes-3/) Year 9 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cakes-4-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "cakes 4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cakes-4/) Year 9 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cakes-5-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "cakes 5") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cakes-5/) Year 9 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cakes-6-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=355&ssl=1 "cakes 6") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cakes-6/) Year 9 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cakes-7-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=355&ssl=1 "cakes 7") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cakes-7/) Year 9 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cakes-8-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=355&ssl=1 "cakes 8") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cakes-8/) Year 9 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cakes-9-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=355&ssl=1 "cakes 9") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cakes-9/) Year 9 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cakes-10-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "cakes 10") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cakes-10/) Year 9 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cakes-11-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "cakes 11") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cakes-11/) Year 9 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cakes-12-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "cakes 12") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cakes-12/) Year 9 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0346-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_0346") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/img_0346/) Year 9 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0347-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_0347") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/img_0347-2/) Year 9 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0348-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=355&ssl=1 "IMG_0348") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/img_0348/) Year 9 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0349-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=355&ssl=1 "IMG_0349") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/img_0349/) Year 9 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0350-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=355&ssl=1 "IMG_0350") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/img_0350-2/) Year 9 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0358-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=355&ssl=1 "IMG_0358") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/img_0358/) Year 9 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0351-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_0351") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/img_0351/) Year 9 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0352-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_0352") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/img_0352/) Year 9 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0353-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_0353") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/img_0353-2/) Year 9 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0355-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_0355") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/img_0355-2/) Year 9 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0357-scaled.jpg?w=212&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_0357") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/img_0357-2/) Year 9 [ ![Year 9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0356-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=355&ssl=1 "IMG_0356") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/img_0356-2/) Year 9 [ ![Year 11](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cakes-13-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=355&ssl=1 "cakes 13") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cakes-13/) Year 11 [ ![Year 11](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cakes-14-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=355&ssl=1 "cakes 14") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cakes-14/) Year 11 [ ![Year 11](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cakes-1-1-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=355&ssl=1 "cakes 1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cakes-1-2/) Year 11 [ ![Year 11](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cakes-2-1-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=475&ssl=1 "cakes 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cakes-2-2/) Year 11 [ ![Year 11](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cakes-3-1-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=475&ssl=1 "cakes 3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cakes-3-2/) Year 11 [ ![Year 11](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cakes-4-1-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=475&ssl=1 "cakes 4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cakes-4-2/) Year 11 [ ![Year 11](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cakes-5-1-scaled.jpg?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "cakes 5") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cakes-5-2/) Year 11 [ ![Year 11](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cakes-6-1-scaled.jpg?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "cakes 6") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cakes-6-2/) Year 11 [ ![Year 11](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cakes-7-1-scaled.jpg?w=287&h=216&ssl=1 "cakes 7") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cakes-7-2/) Year 11 [ ![Year 10](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cake-6-scaled-e1648641297788.jpg?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "cake 6") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cake-6/) Year 10 [ ![Year 10](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cake-3-scaled.jpg?w=287&h=216&ssl=1 "cake 3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cake-3/) Year 10 [ ![Year 10](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cake-2-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=536&crop=1&ssl=1 "cake 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cake-2/) Year 10 [ ![Year 10](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cake-1-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=536&crop=1&ssl=1 "cake 1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-cake-making-year-10/cake-1/) Year 10 Over the past couple of weeks, our ‘Food Technology’ and ‘Food and Nutrition’ classes, in Years 9-11 have been busy baking and decorating their Easter cakes. All of their hard work and creativity definitely paid off, they look amazing! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Feaster-cake-making-year-10%2F&t=Easter%20Cake%20Making) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Easter%20Cake%20Making&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Feaster-cake-making-year-10%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Food Technology, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Year 10, Year 11, Year 9 --- ### [Printmaking Workshop with Fionnuala O’Neill](https://www.royaldungannon.com/printmaking-workshop-with-fionnuala-oneill/) **Published:** April 7, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Last week, our Sixth Form Art pupils had the opportunity to work with a local printmaking artist, Fionnuala O’Neill. The group enjoyed a very productive workshop, where they created a series of drypoint intaglio prints. **Content:** [ ![print 1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/print-1-scaled.jpg?w=326&h=245&ssl=1 "print 1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/printmaking-workshop-with-fionnuala-oneill/print-1/) [ ![print 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/print-2-scaled.jpg?w=184&h=245&ssl=1 "print 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/printmaking-workshop-with-fionnuala-oneill/print-2/) [ ![print 3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/print-3-scaled.jpg?w=184&h=245&ssl=1 "print 3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/printmaking-workshop-with-fionnuala-oneill/print-3/) [ ![print 4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/print-4-scaled.jpg?w=183&h=245&ssl=1 "print 4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/printmaking-workshop-with-fionnuala-oneill/print-4/) [ ![print 5](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/print-5-scaled.jpg?w=183&h=245&ssl=1 "print 5") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/printmaking-workshop-with-fionnuala-oneill/print-5/) Last week, our Sixth Form Art pupils had the opportunity to work with a local printmaking artist, Fionnuala O’Neill. The group enjoyed a very productive workshop, where they created a series of drypoint intaglio prints. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fprintmaking-workshop-with-fionnuala-oneill%2F&t=Printmaking%20Workshop%20with%20Fionnuala%20O%E2%80%99Neill) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Printmaking%20Workshop%20with%20Fionnuala%20O%E2%80%99Neill&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fprintmaking-workshop-with-fionnuala-oneill%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, General News, Sixth Form --- ### [RSD Pupil Council Representatives 2021/22](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-pupil-council-representatives-2021-22/) **Published:** March 31, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Every form class is represented on our RSD Pupil Council, giving all students the chance to share their ideas with staff and leadership. Thank you to each and every  one of these representatives for making sure that student voices are heard in RSD... **Content:** [ ![IMG_0785](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0785-scaled.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "IMG_0785") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-pupil-council-representatives-2021-22/img_0785/) [ ![IMG_0781](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0781-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_0781") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-pupil-council-representatives-2021-22/img_0781/) [ ![IMG_0783](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0783-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_0783") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-pupil-council-representatives-2021-22/img_0783/) Every form class is represented on our RSD Pupil Council, giving students the chance to share their ideas with staff and leadership. Thank you to each and every one of these representatives for making sure that student voices are heard in RSD. Year 8: Sheelyn Gallagher, Bobby Mann, Luke Wylie, Madison Weir Year 9: Mia Cassidy, Darcy Weir, Sam Kelly, Alfie Smyth Year 10: Stephen Wylie, Tamah Martin, Alex Jackson, Peter McAlister Year 11: Alexandra Hajdu, Charlie McLaughlin, Max Patterson, Will Clarke Year 12: Stacey Jardine, Emma Curran, Jenna Gilpin, Reese McCaughey Year 13: Beth Emerson, Oisin Mischook, Rebecca Willis, Cassie Parr Year 14: Kaleb Tait, Tommy Hajdu, Ethan Carberry, Seun Alabi - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-pupil-council-representatives-2021-22%2F&t=RSD%20Pupil%20Council%20Representatives%202021%2F22) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Pupil%20Council%20Representatives%202021%2F22&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-pupil-council-representatives-2021-22%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [A busy term for Senior SU](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-busy-term-for-senior-su/) **Published:** March 28, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Earlier this month, thirty-seven of our Year 11-14 pupils attended the SU Inter Schools Formal in the Corick House Hotel. It was great to enjoy the food, epilogue, social games and dancing with young people from other SU groups. **Content:** [ ![su formal](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/su-formal-e1648461919134.jpg?w=548&h=393&ssl=1 "su formal") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-busy-term-for-senior-su/su-formal/) [ ![senior su](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/senior-su.jpg?w=524&h=393&ssl=1 "senior su") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-busy-term-for-senior-su/senior-su/) Earlier this month, thirty-seven of our Year 11-14 pupils attended the SU Inter Schools Formal in the Corick House Hotel. It was great to enjoy the food, epilogue, social games and dancing with young people from other SU groups. Now, the Senior SU Committee are busy preparing for the upcoming Easter Service and our final SU meeting this Friday, when we say farewell to our Y14 members. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-busy-term-for-senior-su%2F&t=A%20busy%20term%20for%20Senior%20SU) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20busy%20term%20for%20Senior%20SU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-busy-term-for-senior-su%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Events, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form **Tags:** SU --- ### [Yoga and Wellbeing with Year 8](https://www.royaldungannon.com/yoga-and-wellbeing-with-year-8/) **Published:** March 25, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Throughout the month of March, our year 8s have been taking part in a 'Yoga and Wellbeing' programme. Yesterday, students from 8S, 8P and 8R had the opportunity to destress and unwind... **Content:** [ ![yoga 4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/yoga-4-scaled.jpg?w=654&h=490&ssl=1 "yoga 4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/yoga-and-wellbeing-with-year-8/yoga-4/) [ ![yoga 1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/yoga-1-scaled.jpg?w=418&h=238&ssl=1 "yoga 1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/yoga-and-wellbeing-with-year-8/yoga-1/) [ ![yoga 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/yoga-2-scaled.jpg?w=418&h=248&ssl=1 "yoga 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/yoga-and-wellbeing-with-year-8/yoga-2/) [ ![yoga 3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/yoga-3-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "yoga 3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/yoga-and-wellbeing-with-year-8/yoga-3/) [ ![yoga 5](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/yoga-5-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "yoga 5") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/yoga-and-wellbeing-with-year-8/yoga-5/) Throughout the month of March, our year 8s have been taking part in a ‘Yoga and Wellbeing’ programme. Yesterday, students from 8S, 8P and 8R had the opportunity to destress and unwind and instead focus on their wellbeing with Rebecca Quinn from ‘Be YOU! Children’ Yoga & Wellbeing’. We’re looking forward to our third and final session at the end of the month. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoga-and-wellbeing-with-year-8%2F&t=Yoga%20and%20Wellbeing%20with%20Year%208) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Yoga%20and%20Wellbeing%20with%20Year%208&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoga-and-wellbeing-with-year-8%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 3, Year 8 **Tags:** Pastoral --- ### [Ukrainian Humanitarian Aid Appeal | Community Support](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ukrainian-humanitarian-aid-appeal-community-support/) **Published:** March 12, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** [ ![thumbnail_IMG_6763](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/thumbnail_IMG_6763.jpeg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_6763") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ukrainian-humanitarian-aid-appeal-community-support/thumbnail_img_6763/) [ ![thumbnail_IMG_6759](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/thumbnail_IMG_6759.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_6759") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ukrainian-humanitarian-aid-appeal-community-support/thumbnail_img_6759/) [ ![thumbnail_IMG_6762](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/thumbnail_IMG_6762.jpeg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_6762") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ukrainian-humanitarian-aid-appeal-community-support/thumbnail_img_6762/) [ ![thumbnail_IMG_6761](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/thumbnail_IMG_6761.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "thumbnail_IMG_6761") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ukrainian-humanitarian-aid-appeal-community-support/thumbnail_img_6761/) [ ![IMG_4110](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_4110-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_4110") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ukrainian-humanitarian-aid-appeal-rsd-charities-committee/img_4110/) [ ![IMG_0648](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0648-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0648") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ukrainian-humanitarian-aid-appeal-rsd-charities-committee/img_0648/) [ ![IMG_0674](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0674-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_0674") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ukrainian-humanitarian-aid-appeal-rsd-charities-committee/img_0674/) [ ![IMG_0687](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0687-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_0687") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ukrainian-humanitarian-aid-appeal-rsd-charities-committee/img_0687/) It’s been a busy week for the RSD Charities Committee organising all of the donations for our Ukraine Appeal. We’re incredibly grateful for the support of the community (both in school and in the wider area). A special thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Ukraine Appeal by making donations or helping out in any way: RSD Teaching and Ancillary staff, RSD Pupils, Dungannon Primary School staff and pupils and NR Trucks Ltd for the collection and transportation of all items. As you can see from the photos, the volume of donations has been incredible and alongside these we also raised £1182.00 which will be donated to the Red Cross as they provide immediate aid. Well done, everyone from the RSD Charities Committee. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fukrainian-humanitarian-aid-appeal-community-support%2F&t=Ukrainian%20Humanitarian%20Aid%20Appeal%20%7C%20Community%20Support) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ukrainian%20Humanitarian%20Aid%20Appeal%20%7C%20Community%20Support&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fukrainian-humanitarian-aid-appeal-community-support%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Community, Extra-curricular News, General News **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Success for our Young Enterprise Company 'SIDOA'](https://www.royaldungannon.com/success-for-our-young-enterprise-company-sidoa/) **Published:** March 12, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Scott Hamilton, Daniel Junk, Oisin Mischook & Isaac Sloss who, as part of their Young Enterprise company 'SIDOA', have been awarded 'Company of the Year Runner up: Southern Area'. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/thumbnail_IMG_0441.jpeg) Congratulations to Scott Hamilton, Daniel Junk, Oisin Mischook & Isaac Sloss who, as part of their Young Enterprise company ‘SIDOA’, have been awarded ‘Company of the Year Runner up: Southern Area’. This award recognises all of the hard work that they put in developing their company and is a credit to each of them. Well done boys! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuccess-for-our-young-enterprise-company-sidoa%2F&t=Success%20for%20our%20Young%20Enterprise%20Company%20%E2%80%98SIDOA%E2%80%99) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Success%20for%20our%20Young%20Enterprise%20Company%20%E2%80%98SIDOA%E2%80%99&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuccess-for-our-young-enterprise-company-sidoa%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News **Tags:** Young Enterprise --- ### [High Level of Achievement and Effort Awards | Year 10](https://www.royaldungannon.com/high-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-year-10/) **Published:** March 10, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Yesterday morning, our final group of Key Stage 3 students received their 'High Level of Achievement and Effort' or 'High Level of Effort' awards in assembly. These awards are a testament to all of the hard work our Year 10 students put in while preparing for their January Exams. Well done everyone! **Content:** [ ![img_7816.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/img_7816-scaled.jpg?w=537&h=402&ssl=1 "img_7816.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/high-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-year-10/img_7816-jpg/) [ ![img_7820.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/img_7820-scaled.jpg?w=535&h=402&ssl=1 "img_7820.jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_7820-jpg/) Yesterday morning, our final group of Key Stage 3 students received their ‘High Level of Achievement and Effort’ or ‘High Level of Effort’ awards in assembly. These awards are a testament to all of the hard work our Year 10 students put in while preparing for their January Exams. Well done everyone! **High Level of Achievement and Effort Award Winners**: Kristyn Archer, Emma Arthur, Ellen Burnside, Hannah Conway, Lucy Davidson, Reuben Gallagher, Oscar Gilpin, Tamah Martin, Toby McClean, Jonathan McKenzie, Gabrielle Mischook, Zara Mitchell, James Parks, Abigail Patton, Victoria Sharkey, Anna Sloane, Grace Smyth, Stephen Wylie, Zara Wylie **High Level of Effort Award Winners:** India Aiken, Jamie Creaney, Emma Gilmore, Eve Hadden, Ip Man-Fei (Ashley), Jessica Kerr, Aaron McKeown, Jodie Steen, Zuzanna Styczkiewicz, Yeung Tsz Ching (Apple) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhigh-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-year-10%2F&t=High%20Level%20of%20Achievement%20and%20Effort%20Awards%20%7C%20Year%2010) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=High%20Level%20of%20Achievement%20and%20Effort%20Awards%20%7C%20Year%2010&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhigh-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-year-10%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News, Key Stage 3, Year 10 --- ### [High Level of Achievement and Effort Awards | Year 9](https://www.royaldungannon.com/high-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-year-9-2/) **Published:** March 8, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Congratulations to all of our Year 9 students who received their 'High Level of Achievement and Effort' or 'High Level of Effort' awards in assembly this morning. These awards celebrate all of the hard work our students put in while preparing for their January Exams. Well done everyone! **Content:** Congratulations to all of our Year 9 students who received their ‘High Level of Achievement and Effort’ or ‘High Level of Effort’ awards in assembly this morning. These awards celebrate all of the hard work our students put in while preparing for their January Exams. Well done everyone! ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/img_7804-scaled.jpg)**High Level of Achievement and Effort Award Winners**: Anna Bailey, Abby Cardwell, Megan Chambers, Cheung Ka Yee (Kylie), Chung Hiu Ching (Nisha), Sarah Da Costa, Alice Doran, Chloe Ewing, Poppy Hutchinson, Joseph Kane, Harry Kerr, Rebecca Loane, Sarah McCoy, Hannah McIlwaine, Katherine Ryan, Lydia Spence, Tanya Stoyanova, Darcy Weir, Emilia Zareiko ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/img_7808-scaled.jpg)**High Level of Effort Award Winners:** Catherine Allen, Hannah Davidson, Elliot Hutchinson, Sam Kelly, Alfie Smyth, Erin Stinson, John Stinson, Elena Watson, Adam Wylie - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhigh-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-year-9-2%2F&t=High%20Level%20of%20Achievement%20and%20Effort%20Awards%20%7C%20Year%209) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=High%20Level%20of%20Achievement%20and%20Effort%20Awards%20%7C%20Year%209&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhigh-level-of-achievement-and-effort-awards-year-9-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News, Key Stage 3, Year 9 --- ### [Celebrating success | Mia McCammon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-mia-mccammon/) **Published:** March 4, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Content:** Congratulations to our former Deputy Head Girl Mia McCammon who recently received the Trinity College Dublin Entrance Exhibition Award. These are awarded to incoming students with the highest points from their public exams. Mia is currently studying Business, Economic and Social Studies at Trinity, we love hearing about and celebrating the successes of former pupils – well done Mia! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-mia-mccammon%2F&t=Celebrating%20success%20%7C%20Mia%20McCammon) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20success%20%7C%20Mia%20McCammon&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-mia-mccammon%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, FPA, General News **Tags:** former pupil --- ### [Charities Committee Big Breakfast](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-big-breakfast-2/) **Published:** February 17, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** Last week, the Charities Committee organised a special breakfast for our Sixth Form pupils, held the morning after our school formal. Money was also raised... **Content:** [ ![IMG_0281](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_0281-scaled.jpeg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_0281") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-big-breakfast-2/img_0281/) [ ![IMG_0277](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_0277-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0277") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-big-breakfast-2/img_0277/) [ ![IMG_0267](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_0267-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_0267") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-big-breakfast-2/img_0267/) [ ![IMG_0257](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_0257-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0257") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-big-breakfast-2/img_0257/) [ ![IMG_0260](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_0260-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_0260") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-big-breakfast-2/img_0260/) [ ![IMG_0279](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_0279-scaled.jpeg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_0279") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-big-breakfast-2/img_0279/) [ ![IMG_0290](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_0290-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0290") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-big-breakfast-2/img_0290/) [ ![IMG_0293](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_0293-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0293") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-big-breakfast-2/img_0293/) [ ![IMG_0294](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_0294-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0294") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-big-breakfast-2/img_0294/) Last week, the Charities Committee organised a special breakfast for our Sixth Form pupils, held the morning after our school formal. Money was also raised through a whole school non uniform day and this amounted to a fantastic total of £700, to be split between Cancer Research UK and Love for Life. Our thanks go to both pupils and staff for supporting such worthy causes. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committee-big-breakfast-2%2F&t=Charities%20Committee%20Big%20Breakfast) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Charities%20Committee%20Big%20Breakfast&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committee-big-breakfast-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Events, Extra-curricular News, General News, Sixth Form **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Celebrating our Year 11 and 12 Top Achievers](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-our-year-11-and-12-top-achievers/) **Published:** February 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Drennan **Excerpt:** RSD congratulated the top pupils in the internal January exams who were ranked in the top 5 in their year group (by points awarded based on grades achieved). Each pupil got a well-deserved Easter egg to enjoy. **Content:** [ ![IMG_0189](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_0189-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_0189") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_0189/) [ ![IMG_0188](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_0188-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_0188") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_0188/) RSD congratulated the top pupils in the internal January exams who were ranked in the top 5 in their year group (by points awarded based on grades achieved). Each pupil got a well-deserved Easter egg to enjoy. There were many super grades achieved throughout the Year 11 and 12 groups in these exams and we want to commend all pupils who worked so well through lockdown last year and applied themselves with real commitment. Keep it up! **Prize Winners** **Year 12** - Laura Birnie - Lily Gallagher - Reuben Gibson - Genna Gilpin - Chloe McCollum - Elena Wallace - Matthew Moan **Year 11** - Joanna Ashfield - Lois Carson - Katie Ewing - Kristin Fenton - Molly McAllister - Sophie Meyer - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-our-year-11-and-12-top-achievers%2F&t=Celebrating%20our%20Year%2011%20and%2012%20Top%20Achievers) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20our%20Year%2011%20and%2012%20Top%20Achievers&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-our-year-11-and-12-top-achievers%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News, Key Stage 4, Year 11, Year 12 --- ### [Nothing is impossible for Polar Preet!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/nothing-is-impossible-for-polar-preet/) **Published:** February 14, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** RSD was delighted to welcome Captain Preet Chandi, otherwise known as Polar Preet, to school recently.  Captain Chandi completed an unsupported expedition to the South Pole in 40 days over Christmas. **Content:** [ ![IMG_0694](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_0694-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "IMG_0694") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/nothing-is-impossible-for-polar-preet/img_0694/) [ ![IMG_0697](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_0697-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "IMG_0697") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/nothing-is-impossible-for-polar-preet/img_0697/) RSD was delighted to welcome Captain Preet Chandi, otherwise known as Polar Preet, to school recently. Captain Chandi completed an unsupported expedition to the South Pole in 40 days over Christmas. The expedition involved her travelling 700 miles, pulling a pulk (sledge) with all of her kit, battling temperatures of up to -50°C and wind speeds of up to 60mph. She made a presentation to Year 10 pupils about her trip and as well as explaining how the trip went, she used the opportunity to explain one of her key beliefs that “Nothing is impossible”. In the context of her trip she explained that with careful planning, attention to detail, ignoring what other people think of us, self-belief and determination can lead people to achieving their ambition and “nothing is impossible”. You can find out more about Captain Preet Chandi [here](https://polarpreet.com/). - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnothing-is-impossible-for-polar-preet%2F&t=Nothing%20is%20impossible%20for%20Polar%20Preet%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Nothing%20is%20impossible%20for%20Polar%20Preet%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnothing-is-impossible-for-polar-preet%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, General News, Trips and Visits, Year 10 --- ### [YE teams shine at Southern Area Trade Fair](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ye-teams-shine-at-southern-area-trade-fair/) **Published:** February 12, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to both of our Young Enterprise teams on their performance at the Southern Area Trade Fair, held on Friday in Rushmere Shopping Centre.  **Content:** [ ![YE1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/YE1.jpg?w=1076&h=1076&crop=1&ssl=1 "YE1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ye-teams-shine-at-southern-area-trade-fair/ye1/) [ ![YE2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/YE2.jpg?w=356&h=356&crop=1&ssl=1 "YE2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ye-teams-shine-at-southern-area-trade-fair/ye2/) [ ![YE3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/YE3.jpg?w=356&h=356&crop=1&ssl=1 "YE3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ye-teams-shine-at-southern-area-trade-fair/ye3/) [ ![YE4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/YE4.jpg?w=356&h=356&crop=1&ssl=1 "YE4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ye-teams-shine-at-southern-area-trade-fair/ye4/) Congratulations to both of our Young Enterprise teams on their performance at the Southern Area Trade Fair, held on Friday in Rushmere Shopping Centre. Sip Safe won the Best Display award, while Sidoa was awarded the Most Innovative Produce Award. What a great day for both teams. Well done to all of the pupils and staff involved. We look forward to hearing about how both teams get on at their future events! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fye-teams-shine-at-southern-area-trade-fair%2F&t=YE%20teams%20shine%20at%20Southern%20Area%20Trade%20Fair) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=YE%20teams%20shine%20at%20Southern%20Area%20Trade%20Fair&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fye-teams-shine-at-southern-area-trade-fair%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Community, Extra-curricular News, General News, Sixth Form **Tags:** Young Enterprise --- ### [RSD Open Mornings for P7 parents and pupils](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-open-mornings-for-p7-parents-and-pupils/) **Published:** January 17, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** RSD Open Mornings for P7 parents and pupils will be held on 25th-27th January 2022. These will begin at 8.45am for 9.10am start and end at 11.00am. **Content:** RSD Open Mornings for P7 parents and pupils will be held on 25th-27th January 2022. These will begin at 8.45am for 9.10am start and end at 11.00am. Only 1 parent/ guardian to accompany each pupil please. If you have sat the AQE test at RSD you will have been contacted about this already, however if you have sat the AQE test at another school and you would like to attend our P7 Open Mornings then please contact the Heeadmaster’s Secretary, Mrs Ann Cullen on 028 87722710. **Group 1 – Tuesday 25th January** Armstrong Primary School Aughnacloy Primary School Bush Primary School Churchill Primary School Donaghey Primary School Donaghmore Primary School Drumhillery Primary School Dungannon Primary School Edendork Primary School Killylea Primary School Kings Park Lurgan **Group 2 – Wednesday 26th January** Howard Primary School Walker Memorial Primary School Windmill Integrated Primary School Moneymore Primary School Moy Regional Primary School Orritor Primary School Richmond Primary School Killylea Primary School Portadown Integrated Primary School **Group 3 – Thursday 27th January** Newmills Primary School Queen Elizabeth II Primary School Pomeroy Richmond Primary School St Brendan’s Primary School St Patrick’s Primary School Dungannon Stewartstown Primary School Friends Prep School Portadown Integrated Primary School Killyman Primary School - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-open-mornings-for-p7-parents-and-pupils%2F&t=RSD%20Open%20Mornings%20for%20P7%20parents%20and%20pupils) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Open%20Mornings%20for%20P7%20parents%20and%20pupils&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-open-mornings-for-p7-parents-and-pupils%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, Featured, General News --- ### [Christmas Concert drama video recording](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-drama-video-recording/) **Published:** January 10, 2022 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** We are delighted to be able to share some video footage from the drama section of our Christmas Concerts last term. **Content:** We are delighted to be able to share the last of our video footage from our Christmas Concerts last term. You can watch it [here](https://youtu.be/22XlhTyJKl8): - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-concert-drama-video-recording%2F&t=Christmas%20Concert%20drama%20video%20recording) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Christmas%20Concert%20drama%20video%20recording&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-concert-drama-video-recording%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Drama News, Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Music, Music News, Sixth Form --- ### [Christmas Concert video recordings](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-video-recordings/) **Published:** December 24, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** We are delighted to be able to share some video footage from our Christmas Concerts this year. **Content:** We are delighted to be able to share some video footage from our Christmas Concerts this year. The links below will take you to the YouTube videos, or you can view these via the gallery below. We hope to have our Senior Drama and Junior Drama video clips available for viewing soon too. Merry Christmas! - RSD Band, Merry Christmas March – <https://youtu.be/8KproMkQGVQ> - Chamber Choir, The Jesus Gift – <https://youtu.be/haWlhpWON6s> - Year 9 &10 Tin Whistle and Ukulele Group – <https://youtu.be/xuQKOqhN0-o> - Harry Year 13 flute solo Walking in The Air – <https://youtu.be/L03OYQ3hjyw> - Junior Choir, Carol of The Bells – <https://youtu.be/ZhqVHjl7bDw> - Mia & Sarah Year 9 with Royal Strings, Believe – <https://youtu.be/ekYXEOI85dQ> - Katie Year 14, A Grown Up Christmas – <https://youtu.be/4Uir1lQsvjw> - Junior Dance – [https://youtu.be/raqCO5F\_KmI](https://youtu.be/raqCO5F_KmI) - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-concert-video-recordings%2F&t=Christmas%20Concert%20video%20recordings) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Christmas%20Concert%20video%20recordings&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-concert-video-recordings%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Drama News, Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Music, Music News, Sixth Form --- ### [Charlotte and Hollie selected for True Colours Art exhibition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charlotte-and-hollie-selected-for-true-colours-art-exhibition/) **Published:** December 17, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to both Charlotte Meyer (Year 13) and Hollie Magowan (Year 14) on having their GCSE and AS Level Art and Design projects selected for display within the CCEA True Colours art exhibition. **Content:** [ ![1 Charlotte Meyer GCSE nomination virtual exhibition edit](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/1-Charlotte-Meyer-GCSE-nomination-virtual-exhibition-edit-scaled.jpg?w=298&h=219&ssl=1 "1 Charlotte Meyer GCSE nomination virtual exhibition edit") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charlotte-and-hollie-selected-for-true-colours-art-exhibition/1-charlotte-meyer-gcse-nomination-virtual-exhibition-edit/) [ ![2 Charlotte Meyer GCSE nomination virtual exhibition edit](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2-Charlotte-Meyer-GCSE-nomination-virtual-exhibition-edit-scaled.jpg?w=182&h=219&ssl=1 "2 Charlotte Meyer GCSE nomination virtual exhibition edit") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charlotte-and-hollie-selected-for-true-colours-art-exhibition/2-charlotte-meyer-gcse-nomination-virtual-exhibition-edit/) [ ![5 Hollie Magowan nomination virtual and live exhibition](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/5-Hollie-Magowan-nomination-virtual-and-live-exhibition-scaled.jpg?w=292&h=219&ssl=1 "5 Hollie Magowan nomination virtual and live exhibition") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charlotte-and-hollie-selected-for-true-colours-art-exhibition/5-hollie-magowan-nomination-virtual-and-live-exhibition/) [ ![4 Hollie Magowan nomination virtual and live exhibition](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/4-Hollie-Magowan-nomination-virtual-and-live-exhibition-scaled.jpg?w=292&h=219&ssl=1 "4 Hollie Magowan nomination virtual and live exhibition") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charlotte-and-hollie-selected-for-true-colours-art-exhibition/4-hollie-magowan-nomination-virtual-and-live-exhibition/) Congratulations to both Charlotte Meyer (Year 13) and Hollie Magowan (Year 14) on having their GCSE and AS Level Art and Design projects selected for display within the CCEA True Colours art exhibition. CCEA will be displaying both projects of work virtually, in the New Year and CCEA also hope to have Hollie’s work available as part of a small exhibition of select work for ‘live’ viewing within the Ulster Museum. This is a tremendous credit to both pupils and testimony to the level of work and effort put into both projects. Well done. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharlotte-and-hollie-selected-for-true-colours-art-exhibition%2F&t=Charlotte%20and%20Hollie%20selected%20for%20True%20Colours%20Art%20exhibition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Charlotte%20and%20Hollie%20selected%20for%20True%20Colours%20Art%20exhibition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharlotte-and-hollie-selected-for-true-colours-art-exhibition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Art and Design, Community, Events, General News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [Christmas Concert part 2](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-part-2/) **Published:** December 17, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Year 9 pupils enjoyed the second instalment of the Christmas concert yesterday morning. **Content:** [ ![IMG_0414](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0414-scaled.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "IMG_0414") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-part-2/img_0414/) [ ![IMG_0416](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0416-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_0416") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-part-2/img_0416/) [ ![IMG_0418](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0418-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_0418") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-part-2/img_0418/) [ ![IMG_0424](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0424-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_0424") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-part-2/img_0424/) [ ![IMG_0425](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0425-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_0425") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-part-2/img_0425/) [ ![IMG_0426](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0426-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_0426") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-part-2/img_0426/) [ ![IMG_0430](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0430-scaled.jpg?w=566&h=378&ssl=1 "IMG_0430") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-part-2/img_0430/) [ ![IMG_0436](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0436-scaled.jpg?w=566&h=377&ssl=1 "IMG_0436") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-part-2/img_0436/) [ ![IMG_0439](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0439-scaled.jpg?w=506&h=759&ssl=1 "IMG_0439") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-part-2/img_0439/) [ ![IMG_0444](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0444-scaled.jpg?w=516&h=371&ssl=1 "IMG_0444") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-part-2/img_0444/) [ ![IMG_0450](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0450-scaled.jpg?w=556&h=371&ssl=1 "IMG_0450") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-part-2/img_0450/) [ ![IMG_0454](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0454-scaled.jpg?w=485&h=728&ssl=1 "IMG_0454") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-part-2/img_0454/) [ ![IMG_0460](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0460-scaled.jpg?w=587&h=391&ssl=1 "IMG_0460") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-part-2/img_0460/) [ ![IMG_0461](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0461-scaled.jpg?w=587&h=333&ssl=1 "IMG_0461") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-part-2/img_0461/) Year 9 pupils enjoyed the second instalment of the Christmas concert yesterday morning. Pupils fully embraced the festivities, wearing their Christmas jumpers as part of our charity non uniform Christmas jumper day. Well done once again to the band, the strings, our singers, drama performers and dancers for a brilliant part two of the Christmas concert! The audience loved it and our thanks go again to all of the pupil, the tech teams and staff! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-concert-part-2%2F&t=Christmas%20Concert%20part%202) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Christmas%20Concert%20part%202&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-concert-part-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Drama News, Events, Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Music, Music News, Sixth Form --- ### [Christmas Festivities](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-festivities/) **Published:** December 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Christmas dinner fun, Christmas jumper day, school decorations and Charities Committee events. **Content:** [ ![1 charities](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/1-charities-scaled.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "1 charities") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-festivities/1-charities/) [ ![1 christmas dinner](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/1-christmas-dinner-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "1 christmas dinner") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-festivities/1-christmas-dinner/) [ ![1 windows edit](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/1-windows-edit-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "1 windows edit") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-festivities/1-windows-edit/) [ ![3 windows edit](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/3-windows-edit-scaled.jpg?w=502&h=377&ssl=1 "3 windows edit") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-festivities/3-windows-edit/) [ ![4 windows edit](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/4-windows-edit-scaled.jpg?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "4 windows edit") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-festivities/4-windows-edit/) [ ![2 christmas dinner](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2-christmas-dinner-scaled.jpg?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "2 christmas dinner") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-festivities/2-christmas-dinner/) Today we enjoyed our annual school Christmas dinner in the dining hall. Pupils enjoyed an non uniform day today, wearing a variety of colourful Christmas jumpers, hats and festive outfits and really enjoyed getting into the festive spirit. Over the last couple of weeks we have decorated our school building for Christmas and many of our pupils helped with this, fully embracing it to include window decorations and handmade Christmas decorations too. Pearl Ng, Alexandra Hajdu, Sophie Meyer (all Year 11), Sian Morris, Sarah Kelly and Grace Boyle (all Year 13) kindly decorated the front windows of the building with their beautiful and elaborate festive drawings. Our Charities Committee visited form class groups this afternoon to sell doughnuts, candy canes and chocolate Santa lollies. All proceeds from the Charities Committee events from today will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-festivities%2F&t=Christmas%20Festivities) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Christmas%20Festivities&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-festivities%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Community, Events, Extra-curricular News, General News --- ### [RSD Christmas Card competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-christmas-card-competition/) **Published:** December 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to our RSD Christmas Card competition winners this year; Emma Henry (Year 14) and Sophie Meyer (Year 11).  **Content:** Congratulations to our RSD Christmas Card competition winners this year; Emma Henry (Year 14) and Sophie Meyer (Year 11). We had a number of fantastic designs to choose from for our e-card Christmas cards and our thanks go to all pupils who submitted their entries to the competition. [ ![Emma Henry (Year 14)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Winner-Emma-Henry-Year-14.jpg?w=526&h=739&ssl=1 "Winner Emma Henry Year 14") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-christmas-card-competition/winner-emma-henry-year-14/) Emma Henry (Year 14) [ ![Sophie Meyer (Year 11)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Winner-Sophie-Meyer-Year-11.jpg?w=546&h=739&ssl=1 "Winner Sophie Meyer Year 11") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-christmas-card-competition/winner-sophie-meyer-year-11/) Sophie Meyer (Year 11) - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-christmas-card-competition%2F&t=RSD%20Christmas%20Card%20competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Christmas%20Card%20competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-christmas-card-competition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, Community, Extra-curricular News, General News --- ### [Christmas Concert 1](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-1/) **Published:** December 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![IMG_0355](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0355-scaled.jpg?w=424&h=400&ssl=1 "IMG_0355") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-1/img_0355/) [ ![IMG_0356](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0356-scaled.jpg?w=424&h=283&ssl=1 "IMG_0356") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-1/img_0356/) [ ![IMG_0357](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0357-scaled.jpg?w=424&h=282&ssl=1 "IMG_0357") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert-1/img_0357/) [ ![IMG_0402](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0402-scaled.jpg?w=648&h=973&ssl=1 "IMG_0402") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-festivities/img_0402/) [ ![IMG_0396](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0396-scaled.jpg?w=742&h=495&ssl=1 "IMG_0396") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-festivities/img_0396/) [ ![IMG_0387](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0387-scaled.jpg?w=330&h=495&ssl=1 "IMG_0387") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-festivities/img_0387/) [ ![IMG_0379](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0379-scaled.jpg?w=706&h=492&ssl=1 "IMG_0379") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-festivities/img_0379/) [ ![IMG_0364](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0364-scaled.jpg?w=366&h=244&ssl=1 "IMG_0364") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-festivities/img_0364/) [ ![IMG_2060](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_2060-scaled.jpg?w=366&h=244&ssl=1 "IMG_2060") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-festivities/img_2060/) [ ![IMG_0411](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0411-scaled.jpg?w=1076&h=1343&ssl=1 "IMG_0411") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-festivities/img_0411/) Well done to the band, the strings, our singers, junior drama performers and dancers for a brilliant part one of the Christmas concert! The Year 8 audience loved it and cheered them on and even joined in the carol singing. Thanks also to the tech teams and staff! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-concert-1%2F&t=Christmas%20Concert%201) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Christmas%20Concert%201&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-concert-1%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Drama News, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Music News --- ### [Chemistry at Work - Chemistry in Museums: Elements and Meteorites](https://www.royaldungannon.com/chemistry-at-work-chemistry-in-museums-elements-and-meteorites/) **Published:** December 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** This year the 'Chemistry at Work exhibition' - Chemistry in Museums: Elements and Meteorites event was held online with clips of Dr Mike Simms work as a Geologist working in NI museums discussed topics such as Elements, Life and Death and Technology.  **Content:** This year the ‘Chemistry at Work exhibition’ – Chemistry in Museums: Elements and Meteorites event was held online with clips of Dr Mike Simms work as a Geologist working in NI museums discussed topics such as Elements, Life and Death and Technology. After the material was viewed in class an online meeting was organised with Mrs Hampton’s Year 12 Chemistry group for this morning, for Dr Simms to explain his work further and answer questions. *“The elements found within meteorites are no different from those on Earth but analyzing the minerals and metal alloys of which they are made can tell us of the chemical and physical processes that created them. It tells us that the early Solar System was a strange place. Hundreds of planets (not just eight) once orbited the Sun. Many were molten for the first few million years. Some contain mineral grains that were formed in stars even before our own Sun existed. A few contain amino acids; are they evidence for life, or just the ingredients for life? Meteoriticists (not meteorologists – they study the weather) use some of the most cutting-edge analytical techniques and there can be few areas of chemistry more fascinating than the study of meteorites.”* He also discussed more unusual jobs open to those who studied Chemistry such as Geologists, Archeologists, Forensics and Space Chemistry; using rock and mineral samples to highlight his information and showing the importance of these jobs today. He also looked at spectroscopic ways to analyse rock and mineral samples and the importance of them. Mrs Hampton’s class asked the question “What is your favourite rock or mineral?” *“…a mineral called Rhenite which is made of Rhenium sulfide. It is a dark rock with silver sparkles which he was able to show us. It can only be found in one place so far on earth, in Russia, where a volcano is spewing approximately 20 tons of Rhenium a year. Rhenium has one of the highest melting points of all elements, exceeded only by tungsten and carbon. It is also one of the most dense, exceeded only by platinum, iridium, and osmium. This is important as it is the only large source of rhenium known which is a rare metal with can be used in filaments for mass spectrographs and ion gauges; in electrical contact material, as it has good wear resistance and withstands arc corrosion; in wire used in flash lamps for photography and in additives to tungsten and molybdenum-based alloys to increase ductility at higher temperatures. Because of rhenium’s high resistance to poisoning from nitrogen, sulfur, and phosphorus, rhenium catalysts are used for the hydrogenation of fine chemicals and the disproportionation of alkenes but are favourite use is for making space rockets due to its very high melting point.”* “Overall it was a very informative morning and one which my Year 12 group really enjoyed, as we learnt not only about career options but also about elements and meteorites.” Thanks to Mrs Hampton for her report on this event. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchemistry-at-work-chemistry-in-museums-elements-and-meteorites%2F&t=Chemistry%20at%20Work%20%E2%80%93%20Chemistry%20in%20Museums%3A%20Elements%20and%20Meteorites) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Chemistry%20at%20Work%20%E2%80%93%20Chemistry%20in%20Museums%3A%20Elements%20and%20Meteorites&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchemistry-at-work-chemistry-in-museums-elements-and-meteorites%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Chemistry, Community, General News, Key Stage 4, Trips and Visits, Year 12 --- ### [Learn Spark Year 12 event](https://www.royaldungannon.com/learn-spark-year-12-event/) **Published:** December 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Year 12 pupils attended a workshop which was conducted by Paul Gray from Learn Spark, focusing on topics such as developing the ideal study environment, developing self belief and growth mindset and strengthening memory. **Content:** [ ![2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2-1-scaled.jpg?w=411&h=308&ssl=1 "2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/learn-spark-year-12-event/2-17/) [ ![3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/3-scaled.jpg?w=411&h=308&ssl=1 "3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/learn-spark-year-12-event/3-16/) [ ![4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/4-1.jpg?w=246&h=308&ssl=1 "4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/learn-spark-year-12-event/4-14/) [ ![5](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/5-1.jpg?w=699&h=490&ssl=1 "5") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/learn-spark-year-12-event/5-12/) [ ![6](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/6.jpg?w=373&h=490&ssl=1 "6") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/learn-spark-year-12-event/6-7/) On 3rd December all Year 12 pupils attended a workshop which was conducted by Paul Gray from Learn Spark. Paul looked at topics such as developing the ideal study environment, developing self belief and growth mindset and strengthening memory and recall amongst others. Year 12 pupils thoroughly enjoyed this very beneficial workshop and the practical tips which Paul shared as they prepare to complete their GCSEs later in the year. Paul also led a virtual session for Year 12 parents on Wednesday 8th December. This was also very worthwhile and offered very useful advice and strategies. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flearn-spark-year-12-event%2F&t=Learn%20Spark%20Year%2012%20event) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Learn%20Spark%20Year%2012%20event&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flearn-spark-year-12-event%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Events, General News, Key Stage 4, Trips and Visits, Year 12 --- ### [Stranmillis Panto RE trip](https://www.royaldungannon.com/stranmillis-panto-re-trip/) **Published:** December 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** RE Sixth Form pupils were delighted to attend the Stranmillis Panto recently. **Content:** [ ![1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/1-rotated.jpg?w=266&h=355&ssl=1 "1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/stranmillis-panto-re-trip/1-21/) [ ![2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2-rotated.jpg?w=266&h=355&ssl=1 "2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/stranmillis-panto-re-trip/2-16/) [ ![4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/4-rotated.jpg?w=266&h=355&ssl=1 "4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/stranmillis-panto-re-trip/4-13/) [ ![5](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/5-rotated.jpg?w=266&h=355&ssl=1 "5") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/stranmillis-panto-re-trip/5-11/) Our RE Sixth Form pupils were delighted to attend the Stranmillis Panto last week. Fully drinking in the festive spirit, they laughed from start to finish- watching this year’s production of ‘Alice in Wonderland’. They were also delighted to cheer on past pupil Lauren Boyd in her superb performance as the Queen of Hearts and former pupil Chloe Kelly playing the flute in the orchestra. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstranmillis-panto-re-trip%2F&t=Stranmillis%20Panto%20RE%20trip) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Stranmillis%20Panto%20RE%20trip&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstranmillis-panto-re-trip%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, RE, Sixth Form --- ### [Year 10 Academic Award Certificates](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-academic-award-certificates/) **Published:** December 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Well done to all of our Year 10 pupils who were awarded certificates this morning in recognition of their achievement and effort in the recent November/ December Report Cards. **Content:** Well done to all of our Year 10 pupils who were awarded certificates this morning in recognition of their achievement and effort in the recent November/ December Report Cards. **High level of Achievement and Effort** Kristyn Archer, Emma Arthur, Lucy Davidson, Djamila Ferran, Reuben Gallagher, Oscar Gilpin, Man-Fei (Ashley) Ip, Jessica Kerr, Tamah Martin, Jonathan McKenzie, Gabrielle Mischook, Zara Mitchell, Abigail Patton, Victoria Sharkey, Anna Sloane, Grace Smyth and Zara Wylie. **High level of Effort** India Aiken, Leah Brodison, Jamie Creaney, Emma Gilmore and Zuzanna Styczkiewicz. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-academic-award-certificates%2F&t=Year%2010%20Academic%20Award%20Certificates) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2010%20Academic%20Award%20Certificates&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-academic-award-certificates%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News, Key Stage 3, Year 10 --- ### [Year 9 Academic Award Certificates](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-9-academic-award-certificates/) **Published:** December 8, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Well done to all of our Year 9 pupils who were awarded certificates this morning in recognition of their achievement and effort in the recent November/ December Report Cards. **Content:** Well done to all of our Year 9 pupils who were awarded certificates this morning in recognition of their achievement and effort in the recent November/ December Report Cards. **High Level of Effort and Achievement**: Anna Bailey, Abby Cardwell, Hiu Ching (Nisha) Chung, Ka Yee (Kylie) Cheung, Sarah Da Costa, Alice Doran, Chloe Ewing, Elliot Hutchinson, Harry Kerr, Rebecca Loane, Sarah McCoy, Hannah McIlwaine, Katherine Ryan, Tanya Stoyanova and Darcy Weir. **High Level of Effort:** Poppy Hutchinson, Charlie McClung, Erin Stinson, Caleb Talbot and Aleksander Tomaszewski. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-9-academic-award-certificates%2F&t=Year%209%20Academic%20Award%20Certificates) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%209%20Academic%20Award%20Certificates&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-9-academic-award-certificates%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News, Key Stage 3, Year 9 --- ### [Year 8 Academic Award Certificates](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-academic-award-certificates/) **Published:** December 7, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Well done to all of our Year 8 pupils who were awarded certificates in recognition of their achievement and effort in the recent November/ December Report Cards.  **Content:** Well done to all of our Year 8 pupils who were awarded certificates in recognition of their achievement and effort in the recent November/ December Report Cards. **High Level of Effort and Achievement**: Maja Anderson, Joel Clarke, Amy Doran, Sheelyn Gallagher, Ruby Gilpin, Ryan Hetherington, Hannah Kelly, Adrija Matuseviciute, Carla McCammon, Emma McCreedy, Erika Mejeryte, Lucy Orr, Chlor Potter, Angela Tran, Madison Weir. **High Level of Effort:** Ben Ferguson, Marmandas Kaminskas, Lara Kerr, Ewan McWhirter, Amy Meeke, Charlie Stinson. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-academic-award-certificates%2F&t=Year%208%20Academic%20Award%20Certificates) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%208%20Academic%20Award%20Certificates&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-academic-award-certificates%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News, Key Stage 3, Year 8 --- ### [Charities Committee raise £668 for Children in Need](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-raise-668-for-children-in-need/) **Published:** November 26, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![1 crop](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/1-crop-scaled.jpg?w=321&h=258&ssl=1 "1 crop") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-raise-668-for-children-in-need/1-crop/) [ ![2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2-3-scaled.jpg?w=193&h=258&ssl=1 "2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-raise-668-for-children-in-need/2-15/) [ ![IMG-20211124-WA0000](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG-20211124-WA0000.jpg?w=554&h=258&ssl=1 "IMG-20211124-WA0000") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-raise-668-for-children-in-need/img-20211124-wa0000/) Following our recent non-uniform day, the Charities Committee decided to launch a quiz sheet to raise some more money for Children in Need. Twenty teachers provided interesting facts about themselves and the quiz task then was to match each teacher’s name to their correct fact. The total amount raised was £668, which will be very useful to this charity. All correct entries were entered into a draw and the winners were as follows: 1st prize: Mr Willis and his Year 13 Form Class 2nd prize: Maya Davidson (Year 13) 3rd prize: Adrija Matusevicius (Year 8) Thank you everyone for taking part and supporting the Charities Committee in this venture. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committee-raise-668-for-children-in-need%2F&t=Charities%20Committee%20raise%20%C2%A3668%20for%20Children%20in%20Need) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Charities%20Committee%20raise%20%C2%A3668%20for%20Children%20in%20Need&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committee-raise-668-for-children-in-need%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News --- ### [Rebecca wins Soroptimist Public Speaking Competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rebecca-wins-soroptimist-public-speaking-competition/) **Published:** November 15, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/1-2.jpg?w=317&h=422&ssl=1 "1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rebecca-wins-soroptimist-public-speaking-competition/1-19/) [ ![Rebecca Verner, Soroptimist Winner 2021](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Rebecca-Verner-Soroptimist-Winner-2021.jpg?w=317&h=422&ssl=1 "Rebecca Verner, Soroptimist Winner 2021") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rebecca-wins-soroptimist-public-speaking-competition/rebecca-verner-soroptimist-winner-2021/) [ ![Sienna, Chloe and Rebecca at Soroptimist, Nov 2021](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Sienna-Chloe-and-Rebecca-at-Soroptimist-Nov-2021.jpg?w=434&h=422&ssl=1 "Sienna, Chloe and Rebecca at Soroptimist, Nov 2021") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rebecca-wins-soroptimist-public-speaking-competition/sienna-chloe-and-rebecca-at-soroptimist-nov-2021/) Four girls from RSD entered the annual Soroptimist Public Speaking Competition this year but, unfortunately due to restrictions, only three could go ahead to the regional heat at Ranfurly House on 11th November. Emma Curran (Year 12) presented her speech in school and has been awarded with a Soroptimist Certificate as a result. Sienna Fenton, Chloe Acheson and Rebecca Verner (all Year 13) competed in the local area competition. All of these girls put a lot of research and practice into their performances, competed at a very high standard and performed with excellence on the night. Rebecca Verner won the regional heat of the competition and will be going forward to represent RSD at the Northern Ireland Final in February 2022. Huge congratulations go to all three girls, and especially to Rebecca. We wish her well for the final next year! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frebecca-wins-soroptimist-public-speaking-competition%2F&t=Rebecca%20wins%20Soroptimist%20Public%20Speaking%20Competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Rebecca%20wins%20Soroptimist%20Public%20Speaking%20Competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frebecca-wins-soroptimist-public-speaking-competition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Community, Events, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Year 11 Acheivement Points](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-acheivement-points/) **Published:** November 12, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Three of our Year 11 pupils (pictured) were recently presented with a raffle ticket and dinner pass, due to accruing a significant number of Achievement Points. These pupils were Reece Evans, Holly Davey and Lois Carson. Our congratulations go to each of them! **Content:** [ ![1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/1.jpg?w=536&h=714&ssl=1 "1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-acheivement-points/1-17/) [ ![2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2.jpg?w=536&h=714&ssl=1 "2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-acheivement-points/2-12/) Three of our Year 11 pupils (pictured) were recently presented with a raffle ticket and dinner pass, due to accruing a significant number of Achievement Points. These pupils were Reece Evans, Holly Davey and Lois Carson. Our congratulations go to each of them! Achievement points can be accrued for excellence in academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, excellent effort in class, progress in subject specific areas and displaying traits of good citizenship. Not only will pupils have immediate access to the dinner hall for themselves and a friend they will also be able to enter the end of term ‘Achievement’ raffle where they just might be lucky enough to get their hands on some exciting prizes. Who will be next to get their hands on some raffle tickets? - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-11-acheivement-points%2F&t=Year%2011%20Acheivement%20Points) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2011%20Acheivement%20Points&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-11-acheivement-points%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Extra-curricular News, General News --- ### [Year 10 History partition workshop](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-history-partition-workshop/) **Published:** November 12, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/1-1.jpg?w=676&h=900&ssl=1 "1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-history-partition-workshop/1-18/) [ ![2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2-1.jpg?w=396&h=298&ssl=1 "2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-history-partition-workshop/2-13/) [ ![3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/3.jpg?w=396&h=297&ssl=1 "3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-history-partition-workshop/3-15/) [ ![4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/4.jpg?w=396&h=297&ssl=1 "4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-history-partition-workshop/4-12/) [ ![5](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/5.jpg?w=716&h=538&ssl=1 "5") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-history-partition-workshop/5-10/) [ ![6](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/6.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "6") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-history-partition-workshop/6-6/) [ ![7](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/7.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "7") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-history-partition-workshop/7-5/) Today our Year 10 History pupils visited The Burnavon in Cookstown for a Partition workshop, working also with pupils from St. Patrick’s Academy. Thirty pupils from each school engaged in an interactive workshop where they made a podcast using Garage Band and a digital comic book using Comic Life and Green Screen technology, all based around key events to develop their knowledge of the establishment of Northern Ireland in 1921. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-history-partition-workshop%2F&t=Year%2010%20History%20partition%20workshop) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2010%20History%20partition%20workshop&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-history-partition-workshop%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Community, General News, History, Trips and Visits, Year 10 --- ### [Science COP26 event](https://www.royaldungannon.com/science-cop26-event/) **Published:** November 1, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![IMG_0086](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_0086-scaled.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_0086") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/science-cop26-event/img_0086/) [ ![IMG_9223](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_9223-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_9223") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/science-cop26-event/img_9223/) [ ![IMG_0085](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_0085-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_0085") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/science-cop26-event/img_0085/) [ ![IMG_0083](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_0083-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0083") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/science-cop26-event/img_0083/) [ ![IMG_0082](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_0082-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0082") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/science-cop26-event/img_0082/) [ ![IMG_0081](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_0081-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0081") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/science-cop26-event/img_0081/) [ ![IMG_0078](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_0078-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_0078") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/science-cop26-event/img_0078/) [ ![IMG_0075](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_0075-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_0075") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/science-cop26-event/img_0075/) Last week, three STEM ambassadors and Engineering representatives from RPS Engineering in Belfast were invited to talk to our Year 9 pupils in the light of the COP26 in Glasgow that started November. They carried out some interactive activities in a ‘Learning Zone’ to enhance understanding and thinking of this very relevant topic. The learning zone incorporated a virtual city of the future, which pupils could navigate their way around; meeting virtual engineers, architects, water scientists amongst many others along the way. They also assessed their own carbon footprint and realised that they have much to do to reduce this! Year 9 were chosen to participate, as they have just finished leaning about global warming and acid rain in Science. Pupils also heard about the career path to become an engineer and all about the many job opportunities in this sector at present. There was definitely much food for thought. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fscience-cop26-event%2F&t=Science%20COP26%20event) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Science%20COP26%20event&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fscience-cop26-event%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Science, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Angus Youth Challenge](https://www.royaldungannon.com/angus-youth-challenge/) **Published:** November 1, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** The Angus Youth Challenge team from RSD attended the semi final exhibition at the Eikon Centre, Balmoral Estate last week. **Content:** [ ![IMG_20211028_091349](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_20211028_091349-scaled.jpeg?w=325&h=433&ssl=1 "IMG_20211028_091349") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/angus-youth-challenge/img_20211028_091349/) [ ![qrf](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/eikon1-scaled.jpeg?w=419&h=433&ssl=1 "qrf") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/angus-youth-challenge/qrf/) [ ![IMG_20211028_100202](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_20211028_100202-scaled.jpeg?w=324&h=433&ssl=1 "IMG_20211028_100202") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/angus-youth-challenge/img_20211028_100202/) The Angus Youth Challenge team from RSD attended the semi final exhibition at the Eikon Centre, Balmoral Estate last week. The team included Eva McIlroy, Ellie McGuigan, Joshua Sloss and James Reid (not pictured), all in Year 11. Our pupils answered questions and presented their ideas to a team of Agri-food industry judges in the hope of winning five calves. The group had great fun networking and learning more about the Angus Youth Challenge and are really looking forward to hearing if they have been successful! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fangus-youth-challenge%2F&t=Angus%20Youth%20Challenge) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Angus%20Youth%20Challenge&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fangus-youth-challenge%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Extra-curricular News, General News, Trips and Visits --- ### [Jack wins Inter-Provincial cricket U15 championship](https://www.royaldungannon.com/jack-wins-inter-provincial-cricket-u15-championship/) **Published:** October 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations go to Jack Snell who was part of the Northern Cricket Union U15 team which won the Inter-Provincial Championship at two levels, a 40 over competition and a 20 over competition. **Content:** [ ![Jack Snell, on right of image](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_20210720_184525-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_20210720_184525") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/jack-wins-inter-provincial-cricket-u15-championship/img_20210720_184525/) Jack Snell, on right of image [ ![Waringstown Team](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_20210720_184327-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_20210720_184327") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/jack-wins-inter-provincial-cricket-u15-championship/img_20210720_184327/) Waringstown Team Congratulations go to Jack Snell who was part of the Northern Cricket Union U15 team which won the Inter-Provincial Championship at two levels, a 40 over competition and a 20 over competition. Jack plays his club cricket for Waringstown CC where he is currently a member of the 2nd XI. Well done Jack! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjack-wins-inter-provincial-cricket-u15-championship%2F&t=Jack%20wins%20Inter-Provincial%20cricket%20U15%20championship) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Jack%20wins%20Inter-Provincial%20cricket%20U15%20championship&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjack-wins-inter-provincial-cricket-u15-championship%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, Extra-curricular News, General News --- ### [SU adventure to The Mill](https://www.royaldungannon.com/su-adventure-to-the-mill/) **Published:** October 5, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![0f1be127-a0c9-4ad1-b3b9-bd571103c6af](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/0f1be127-a0c9-4ad1-b3b9-bd571103c6af.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "0f1be127-a0c9-4ad1-b3b9-bd571103c6af") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/su-adventure-to-the-mill/0f1be127-a0c9-4ad1-b3b9-bd571103c6af/) [ ![83a7e3ae-09bc-41fe-88f6-5f8cce4c4379](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/83a7e3ae-09bc-41fe-88f6-5f8cce4c4379.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "83a7e3ae-09bc-41fe-88f6-5f8cce4c4379") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/su-adventure-to-the-mill/83a7e3ae-09bc-41fe-88f6-5f8cce4c4379/) [ ![a9d194ca-0c9d-49d0-9cc9-f301530af6d4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/a9d194ca-0c9d-49d0-9cc9-f301530af6d4.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "a9d194ca-0c9d-49d0-9cc9-f301530af6d4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/su-adventure-to-the-mill/a9d194ca-0c9d-49d0-9cc9-f301530af6d4/) Twenty four members of our Senior SU group recently went to ‘The Mill’ in Portadown for some paint-balling fun and a chippy tea outside. Our pupils and staff all enjoyed a great afternoon of fun and fellowship. Mrs Jackson commented ” how lovely it was to have our teenagers enjoying time together again.” - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsu-adventure-to-the-mill%2F&t=SU%20adventure%20to%20The%20Mill) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=SU%20adventure%20to%20The%20Mill&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsu-adventure-to-the-mill%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News **Tags:** SU --- ### [Eco Club water bottles distribution](https://www.royaldungannon.com/eco-club-water-bottles-distribution/) **Published:** October 1, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![20210930_085456](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210930_085456-scaled.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "20210930_085456") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-9-pupils-in-blast-off-workshop/20210930_085456/) [ ![image0](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/image0-scaled.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "image0") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-9-pupils-in-blast-off-workshop/image0/) [ ![IMG_8990](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_8990-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_8990") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-9-pupils-in-blast-off-workshop/img_8990/) Over the past two mornings, our senior Eco Club pupils have visited all pupils in Year 8 and 9 during their Form Registration period, highlighting the value in water and the effects of single use plastics. They gave a presentation discussing some basics on water treatment, conservation of water and the huge effect of single use plastics on the environment. Our senior Eco Club pupils distributed complimentary water bottles, with thanks from NI Water, for all pupils in Year 8 and Year 9. Decarbonising Dungannon, one bottle at a time! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Feco-club-water-bottles-distribution%2F&t=Eco%20Club%20water%20bottles%20distribution) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Eco%20Club%20water%20bottles%20distribution&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Feco-club-water-bottles-distribution%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3 --- ### [Year 9 pupils in Blast Off workshop](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-9-pupils-in-blast-off-workshop/) **Published:** September 30, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Today our Year 9 group of pupils had the exciting opportunity to participate in a Young Enterprise 'Blast Off' workshop. **Content:** [ ![IMG_8992](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_8992-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_8992") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-9-pupils-in-blast-off-workshop/img_8992/) [ ![IMG_8993](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_8993-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_8993") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-9-pupils-in-blast-off-workshop/img_8993/) Today our Year 9 group of pupils had the exciting opportunity to participate in a Young Enterprise ‘Blast Off’ workshop. They were are taken on a journey, experiencing what it is like to start a business. It aims to give an enterprise and entrepreneurship experience while enhancing employability skills, helping learners to succeed in their future world of work. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-9-pupils-in-blast-off-workshop%2F&t=Year%209%20pupils%20in%20Blast%20Off%20workshop) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%209%20pupils%20in%20Blast%20Off%20workshop&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-9-pupils-in-blast-off-workshop%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, LLW, Year 9 --- ### [New Eco-Club members](https://www.royaldungannon.com/new-eco-club-members/) **Published:** September 27, 2021 **Author:** Joshua Thompson **Content:** Our weekly Eco-Club meeting last week saw a number of new members issued with their membership badges. New recruits this year included Holly Bradley, Carys Brodison, Agnes Cheung, Anna Curran, Louisa Gilpin, Amy Hall, Sarah Kelly, Shannon Kelly-Troughton, Gabrielle Ng, Rebecca Willis and Jessica Wylie. Badges were awarded by Mr Canning and Sian Morris (our Eco-Club Chairperson). We are deighted with the commitment that the team have shown thus far and we are looking forward to the year of events ahead. [ ![1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1.jpg?w=365&h=292&ssl=1 "1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1-16/) [ ![2v](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2v.jpg?w=262&h=292&ssl=1 "2v") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/2v/) [ ![3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/3-scaled.jpg?w=441&h=292&ssl=1 "3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/3-14/) [ ![4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/4.jpg?w=315&h=266&ssl=1 "4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/4-11/) [ ![5](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/5.jpg?w=315&h=255&ssl=1 "5") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/5-9/) [ ![6v](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/6v-scaled.jpg?w=315&h=236&ssl=1 "6v") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/6v/) [ ![7](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/7-scaled.jpg?w=757&h=765&ssl=1 "7") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/7-4/) [ ![8](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/8-scaled.jpg?w=256&h=264&ssl=1 "8") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/8-5/) [ ![9](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9-scaled.jpg?w=211&h=264&ssl=1 "9") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/9-2/) [ ![10](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/10-scaled.jpg?w=352&h=264&ssl=1 "10") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/10-5/) [ ![11](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/11.jpg?w=245&h=264&ssl=1 "11") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/11-3/) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnew-eco-club-members%2F&t=New%20Eco-Club%20members) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=New%20Eco-Club%20members&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnew-eco-club-members%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form **Tags:** Eco Club --- ### [Ranfurly House Art Exhibition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ranfurly-house-art-exhibition-2/) **Published:** September 14, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** A joint venture between RSD and St Patrick’s Academy, this year’s Ranfurly House Art Exhibition opens on Friday 17th September and runs until Wednesday 29th September. Admission is free. **Content:** [ ![Charlotte Meyer GCSE RSD](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Charlotte-Meyer-GCSE-RSD-scaled.jpg?w=428&h=305&ssl=1 "Charlotte Meyer GCSE RSD") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ranfurly-house-art-exhibition-2/charlotte-meyer-gcse-rsd/) [ ![Ellen Farquhar A Level RSD](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ellen-Farquhar-A-Level-RSD-scaled.jpg?w=428&h=301&ssl=1 "Ellen Farquhar A Level RSD") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ranfurly-house-art-exhibition-2/ellen-farquhar-a-level-rsd/) [ ![Hannah Watt A Level RSD](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Hannah-Watt-A-Level-RSD-scaled.jpg?w=428&h=303&ssl=1 "Hannah Watt A Level RSD") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ranfurly-house-art-exhibition-2/hannah-watt-a-level-rsd/) [ ![Zara Chambers A Level RSD](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zara-Chambers-A-Level-RSD-scaled.jpg?w=644&h=917&ssl=1 "Zara Chambers A Level RSD") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ranfurly-house-art-exhibition-2/zara-chambers-a-level-rsd/) [ ![Hollie Magowan AS Level RSD](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Hollie-Magowan-AS-Level-RSD-scaled.jpg?w=490&h=459&ssl=1 "Hollie Magowan AS Level RSD") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ranfurly-house-art-exhibition-2/hollie-magowan-as-level-rsd/) [ ![SPA Image](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Academy-Image-scaled.jpg?w=582&h=459&ssl=1 "Academy Image") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ranfurly-house-art-exhibition-2/academy-image/) SPA Image A joint venture between RSD and St Patrick’s Academy, this year’s Ranfurly House Art Exhibition opens on Friday 17th September and runs until Wednesday 29th September. Admission is free. In it’s eighth year, the Art and Design departments from both schools have worked together on this excellent project which celebrates the talent and achievement of our Art pupils across GCSE and A Level. Why not pay the exhibition a visit and be inspired by the outstanding artwork on show? - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Franfurly-house-art-exhibition-2%2F&t=Ranfurly%20House%20Art%20Exhibition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ranfurly%20House%20Art%20Exhibition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Franfurly-house-art-exhibition-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, Community, Events, Extra-curricular News, Featured, General News, Sixth Form, Year 12 --- ### [Year 8 REACH Mentoring visit](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-reach-mentoring-visit/) **Published:** September 7, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** This morning Year 8 had the pleasure of taking part in a brief REACH Mentoring workshop in school. **Content:** This morning Year 8 had the pleasure of taking part in a brief REACH Mentoring workshop in school. The year group worked within their individual forma classes and looked at the idea of ‘change’, acknowledging that it is often associated with negativity, but discussing that often change is good. The group discussed the most obvious Year 8 change in starting life as part of a new school and began to categorise these thoughts as big, small, difficult or exciting. It was a great opportunity to build both relationships and confidence amongst their peers. [ ![IMG_8711](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_8711-scaled.jpg?w=675&h=900&ssl=1 "IMG_8711") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-reach-mentoring-visit/img_8711/) [ ![PHOTO-2021-09-07-19-04-07](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PHOTO-2021-09-07-19-04-07.jpg?w=397&h=298&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2021-09-07-19-04-07") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-reach-mentoring-visit/photo-2021-09-07-19-04-07/) [ ![4f4ffb09-759a-4dcb-a2b7-04564a6008b2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/4f4ffb09-759a-4dcb-a2b7-04564a6008b2.jpg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "4f4ffb09-759a-4dcb-a2b7-04564a6008b2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-reach-mentoring-visit/4f4ffb09-759a-4dcb-a2b7-04564a6008b2/) [ ![15c45e15-073e-44c3-9cce-f5ddfd5b47dd](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15c45e15-073e-44c3-9cce-f5ddfd5b47dd.jpg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "15c45e15-073e-44c3-9cce-f5ddfd5b47dd") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-reach-mentoring-visit/15c45e15-073e-44c3-9cce-f5ddfd5b47dd/) [ ![78dc23f2-47bf-4013-85eb-36a1c4f16531](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/78dc23f2-47bf-4013-85eb-36a1c4f16531.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "78dc23f2-47bf-4013-85eb-36a1c4f16531") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-reach-mentoring-visit/78dc23f2-47bf-4013-85eb-36a1c4f16531/) [ ![451f9abd-4fe4-498d-a003-884d5a7f7aaf](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/451f9abd-4fe4-498d-a003-884d5a7f7aaf.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "451f9abd-4fe4-498d-a003-884d5a7f7aaf") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-reach-mentoring-visit/451f9abd-4fe4-498d-a003-884d5a7f7aaf/) [ ![830f1cd0-0225-4896-9b45-c1f2c7098bb2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/830f1cd0-0225-4896-9b45-c1f2c7098bb2.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "830f1cd0-0225-4896-9b45-c1f2c7098bb2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-reach-mentoring-visit/830f1cd0-0225-4896-9b45-c1f2c7098bb2/) [ ![7494a1da-e71e-48f3-a231-f01c3c230634](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/7494a1da-e71e-48f3-a231-f01c3c230634.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "7494a1da-e71e-48f3-a231-f01c3c230634") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-reach-mentoring-visit/7494a1da-e71e-48f3-a231-f01c3c230634/) [ ![26603da1-1a25-4389-9185-f0ba1364811e](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/26603da1-1a25-4389-9185-f0ba1364811e.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "26603da1-1a25-4389-9185-f0ba1364811e") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-reach-mentoring-visit/26603da1-1a25-4389-9185-f0ba1364811e/) [ ![52319c78-9c55-4956-a2a1-567ba1b468e6](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/52319c78-9c55-4956-a2a1-567ba1b468e6.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "52319c78-9c55-4956-a2a1-567ba1b468e6") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-reach-mentoring-visit/52319c78-9c55-4956-a2a1-567ba1b468e6/) [ ![98945c2d-d1f5-420e-8dca-d170d9940458](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/98945c2d-d1f5-420e-8dca-d170d9940458.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "98945c2d-d1f5-420e-8dca-d170d9940458") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-reach-mentoring-visit/98945c2d-d1f5-420e-8dca-d170d9940458/) [ ![b596a489-b315-4882-8376-f282f6aa3b83](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/b596a489-b315-4882-8376-f282f6aa3b83.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "b596a489-b315-4882-8376-f282f6aa3b83") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-reach-mentoring-visit/b596a489-b315-4882-8376-f282f6aa3b83/) - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-reach-mentoring-visit%2F&t=Year%208%20REACH%20Mentoring%20visit) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%208%20REACH%20Mentoring%20visit&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-reach-mentoring-visit%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Trips and Visits, Year 8 --- ### [Year 12 learn how to 'Laugh in the Face of Exams'](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-12-learn-how-to-laugh-in-the-face-of-exams/) **Published:** September 7, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![IMG_0048](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_0048-scaled.jpg?w=340&h=255&ssl=1 "IMG_0048") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-12-learn-how-to-laugh-in-the-face-of-exams/img_0048/) [ ![IMG_0046](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_0046-scaled.jpg?w=340&h=255&ssl=1 "IMG_0046") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-12-learn-how-to-laugh-in-the-face-of-exams/img_0046/) [ ![IMG_0060](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_0060-scaled.jpg?w=192&h=255&ssl=1 "IMG_0060") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-12-learn-how-to-laugh-in-the-face-of-exams/img_0060/) [ ![IMG_0064](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_0064-scaled.jpg?w=192&h=255&ssl=1 "IMG_0064") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-12-learn-how-to-laugh-in-the-face-of-exams/img_0064/) Today our Year 12 pupils all attended a workshop led by Ben Best from the ‘Tree of Knowledge’ organisation. The title of today’s workshop was ‘Laugh in the Face of Exams’. Ben discussed topics such as how to adopt a more positive attitude, setting goals for the future and guiding pupils to take personal responsibility for their learning. Pupils also picked up lots of practical hints and tips on how to deal with stress and various revision strategies. The feedback from the pupils following the workshop was very positive; the event was both an enjoyable and beneficial experience for all of our Year 12 cohort. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-12-learn-how-to-laugh-in-the-face-of-exams%2F&t=Year%2012%20learn%20how%20to%20%E2%80%98Laugh%20in%20the%20Face%20of%20Exams%E2%80%99) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2012%20learn%20how%20to%20%E2%80%98Laugh%20in%20the%20Face%20of%20Exams%E2%80%99&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-12-learn-how-to-laugh-in-the-face-of-exams%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Events, General News, Year 12 --- ### [Chambers sisters sweep up for N.I. at Dance World Cup](https://www.royaldungannon.com/chambers-sisters-sweep-up-for-n-i-at-dance-world-cup/) **Published:** August 31, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-35](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-35.jpg?w=170&h=255&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-35") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/chambers-sisters-sweep-up-for-n-i-at-dance-world-cup/photo-2021-08-22-21-03-35/) [ ![PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-36 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-36-2.jpg?w=170&h=255&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-36 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/chambers-sisters-sweep-up-for-n-i-at-dance-world-cup/photo-2021-08-22-21-03-36-2/) [ ![PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-36 3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-36-3.jpg?w=170&h=255&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-36 3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/chambers-sisters-sweep-up-for-n-i-at-dance-world-cup/photo-2021-08-22-21-03-36-3/) [ ![PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-36 4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-36-4.jpg?w=381&h=255&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-36 4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/chambers-sisters-sweep-up-for-n-i-at-dance-world-cup/photo-2021-08-22-21-03-36-4/) [ ![PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-36 5](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-36-5.jpg?w=169&h=255&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-36 5") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/chambers-sisters-sweep-up-for-n-i-at-dance-world-cup/photo-2021-08-22-21-03-36-5/) [ ![PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-36 6](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-36-6.jpg?w=330&h=554&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-36 6") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/chambers-sisters-sweep-up-for-n-i-at-dance-world-cup/photo-2021-08-22-21-03-36-6/) [ ![PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-36 7](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-36-7.jpg?w=369&h=554&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-36 7") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/chambers-sisters-sweep-up-for-n-i-at-dance-world-cup/photo-2021-08-22-21-03-36-7/) [ ![PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-36](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-36.jpg?w=369&h=554&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2021-08-22-21-03-36") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/chambers-sisters-sweep-up-for-n-i-at-dance-world-cup/photo-2021-08-22-21-03-36/) Sisters Katie (Year 14) and Emma Chambers (Year 11) recently travelled to compete in the ‘Dance World Cup’, held this year in Telford, England. The girls represented Northern Ireland in a competition that saw 120,000 competitors representing 62 countries. To gain a place in the competition to represent their country, finalists had to be placed in the top three in their dance ‘genre’ in video auditions, judged by Dance World Cup officials. Katie Chambers competed for Northern Ireland in Musical Theatre in the 14-18 year old section and was awarded with a bronze medal overall. Katie also competed in ‘Tap Troupe’ and ‘Modern Jazz Troupe’ which was also awarded bronze and 4th place. A fantastic achievement! Emma Chambers also qualified to represent Northern Ireland in ‘Tap Solo’, ‘Lyrical Solo’, ‘Lyrical Trio’ and ‘Modern Jazz Trio’ as the second youngest solo performer in the 14-18 year old section. Emma performed brilliantly against a field of much older girls and achieved two top ten rankings. We are so proud of the girls and all that they both achieved. We wish them well and we hope to be able to enjoy watching their performances on our RSD stage again in the not so distant future. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchambers-sisters-sweep-up-for-n-i-at-dance-world-cup%2F&t=Chambers%20sisters%20sweep%20up%20for%20N.I.%20at%20Dance%20World%20Cup) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Chambers%20sisters%20sweep%20up%20for%20N.I.%20at%20Dance%20World%20Cup&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchambers-sisters-sweep-up-for-n-i-at-dance-world-cup%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News --- ### [Year 11 GCSE journey workshop](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-gcse-journey-workshop/) **Published:** August 31, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![7Image](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/7Image.jpeg?w=716&h=538&ssl=1 "7Image") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-gcse-journey-workshop/7image/) [ ![6Image](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/6Image.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "6Image") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-gcse-journey-workshop/6image/) [ ![5Image](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/5Image.jpeg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "5Image") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-gcse-journey-workshop/5image/) [ ![4Image](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/4Image.jpeg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "4Image") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-gcse-journey-workshop/4image/) [ ![3Image](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/3Image.jpeg?w=235&h=313&ssl=1 "3Image") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-gcse-journey-workshop/3image/) [ ![1Image](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/1Image.jpeg?w=416&h=313&ssl=1 "1Image") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-gcse-journey-workshop/1image/) Year 11 enjoyed a great start to their GCSE journey this morning, with an interactive induction day where they explored a variety of revision skills and strategies. The group considered the differences between Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 3 and discussed the positives and the pitfalls, helping to get pupils off to the best start possible as they embark upon this new phase of their education. Pupils reflected on their role as a Key Stage 4 pupil at RSD and discussed ways in which they could contribute positively to the RSD community and were also encouraged to ‘Reconnect’ – our pastoral theme for this year. We were also delighted to welcome Andrew Jackson from RPS Engineering Consultancy, to speak to our Year 11 pupils and provide advice from an employers perspective; outlining ideal qualities in prospective employees. Pupils enjoyed a mini workshop at this time, aimed to equip them with the knowledge to develop these highly desirable traits in the weeks and months ahead. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-11-gcse-journey-workshop%2F&t=Year%2011%20GCSE%20journey%20workshop) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2011%20GCSE%20journey%20workshop&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-11-gcse-journey-workshop%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, Events, General News, Key Stage 4, Year 11 --- ### [Zara receives Excellence Award for her studies in Engineering](https://www.royaldungannon.com/zara-receives-excellence-award-for-her-studies-in-engineering/) **Published:** August 23, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Zara-IMG_3604-scaled.jpg) We were delighted to learn about the recent success of one of our Year 14 leavers. Zara Chambers (pictured) was presented with an ‘Excellence Award’ for her studies in Engineering, though our Area Learning Community partnership with South West College, Dungannon. We wish Zara all the best as she prepares for her studies next month in her Engineering Degree Apprenticeship through University of Ulster. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fzara-receives-excellence-award-for-her-studies-in-engineering%2F&t=Zara%20receives%20Excellence%20Award%20for%20her%20studies%20in%20Engineering) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Zara%20receives%20Excellence%20Award%20for%20her%20studies%20in%20Engineering&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fzara-receives-excellence-award-for-her-studies-in-engineering%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News, Sixth Form --- ### [RSD celebrates excellent GCSE results](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-celebrates-excellent-gcse-results-2/) **Published:** August 13, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![GCSE Pic 1 IMG_3614](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GCSE-Pic-1-IMG_3614-scaled.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "GCSE Pic 1 IMG_3614") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-celebrates-excellent-gcse-results-2/gcse-pic-1-img_3614/) [ ![GCSE PIC 2 IMG_3616](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GCSE-PIC-2-IMG_3616-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "GCSE PIC 2 IMG_3616") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-celebrates-excellent-gcse-results-2/gcse-pic-2-img_3616/) [ ![GCSE Pic 3 IMG_3618](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GCSE-Pic-3-IMG_3618-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "GCSE Pic 3 IMG_3618") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-celebrates-excellent-gcse-results-2/gcse-pic-3-img_3618/) [ ![GCSE Pic 4 IMG_3621](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GCSE-Pic-4-IMG_3621-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "GCSE Pic 4 IMG_3621") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-celebrates-excellent-gcse-results-2/gcse-pic-4-img_3621/) [ ![GCSE Pic 5 IMG_3626](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GCSE-Pic-5-IMG_3626-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "GCSE Pic 5 IMG_3626") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-celebrates-excellent-gcse-results-2/gcse-pic-5-img_3626/) [ ![GCSE Pic 6 IMG_3631](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GCSE-Pic-6-IMG_3631-scaled.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "GCSE Pic 6 IMG_3631") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-celebrates-excellent-gcse-results-2/gcse-pic-6-img_3631/) [ ![GCSE Pic 7 IMG_3634](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GCSE-Pic-7-IMG_3634-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "GCSE Pic 7 IMG_3634") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-celebrates-excellent-gcse-results-2/gcse-pic-7-img_3634/) [ ![Extra GCSE Pic 8](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Extra-GCSE-Pic-8-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "Extra GCSE Pic 8") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-celebrates-excellent-gcse-results-2/extra-gcse-pic-8/) [ ![FINAL GCSE GROUP IMG_3638](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/FINAL-GCSE-GROUP-IMG_3638-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "FINAL GCSE GROUP IMG_3638") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-celebrates-excellent-gcse-results-2/final-gcse-group-img_3638/) The Royal School Dungannon’s Headmaster, Dr David Burnett, has described the examination grading process used this year as, “An enormous challenge and undertaking for all concerned. Our Year 12 – 14 pupils went through something similar last year and many had said that they hoped they would get the chance to sit their exams this year. That couldn’t happen of course but the grading system used this year did at least provide opportunities for pupils to show their qualities in the work they produced throughout the year and in class tests in April and May using exam board materials. We cannot praise the pupils highly enough for the way in which they responded to the disruption and the new grading process. They showed tremendous resilience and maturity, working through each step in the process with focus and determination, but they also kept a sense of perspective and a sense of humour as they supported one another and worked with their teachers.” He continued, “The grading procedure placed a huge responsibility on teachers and I want to thank our staff for their professionalism and hard work throughout this process over many weeks. RSD teachers know their pupils really well and they spent a great deal of time looking at each pupil’s work. I also want to thank parents and family members who supported our pupils in so many ways, including of course the periods of remote learning when school was closed. It is interesting to hear the pupils talk about their experience and their acknowledgement that the support they received from staff in school and family and friends at home was crucial in their success. Ultimately, of course, the pupils have to do the work and provide the evidence base for the awarding of their grades and that is what they did so well. We are delighted that so many of our pupils have seen their hard work rewarded with top grades. They have earned their grades and they can be rightfully proud of their achievements. We are very proud of them and offer our congratulations.” The Year 12 pupils who achieved top GCSE grades included: Twenty pupils were awarded 10 A\*/A grades. Siena Fenton led the way with 10 A\* grades, closely followed by Rebekah Needham, Cassie Parr and Katelyn Wylie who all returned 9 A\* grades plus 1 A grade. Robyn Archer, Grace Boyle and Annabel Davidson were each awarded 8 A\* grades plus 2 A grades. Alfie Lewis, Charlotte Meyer, Sian Morris and Molly Reid were awarded 7 A\* grades plus 3 A grades, and Lauren Gillespie was awarded 6 A\* grades plus 4 A grades. Eve Talbot and Stephen Verner were awarded 5 A\* and 5 A grades; and Maya Davidson, Lily Patterson and Eboney Reid achieved 4 A\* grades plus 6 A grades. Arianne Ferran and Heidi Sit achieved 3 A\* grades plus 7 A grades and Jessica Wylie returned 1 A\* plus 9 A grades. Nine pupils were awarded A\*/A grades in at least 9 subjects. Rebecca Verner achieved 8 A\* grades plus 1 A grade, and Beth Emerson and Emma Ferguson were awarded 7 A\* and 2 A grades. Jasmine Brodison returned 6 A\* grades plus 3 A grades; Chloe Acheson, Leah Black, Sarah Kelly and Vilius Slajus were all awarded 4 A\* and 5 A grades; and Alex Talbot achieved 1 A\* and 8 A grades. Twelve pupils were awarded at least 8 A\*/A grades in their total returns: Lemuel Mak; Sophia Bailie; Thea Devlin; Isaac Sloss; Harry Hayes; Lloyd Anderson; Carys Brodison; Harry Doak; Louisa Gilpin; Amy Hall; Katie Hall and Molly Watt. A further eleven pupils were awarded at least 7 A\*/A grades in their totals: Nathan Ewart; Joe Thompson; Abbie Hampton; Oscar Mak; Agnes Cheung; Jacob Clarke; Maisy Mae Williamson; Victoria Wray; Amy Hardy; Oliver McIlravie and Steven Scott. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-celebrates-excellent-gcse-results-2%2F&t=RSD%20celebrates%20excellent%20GCSE%20results) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20celebrates%20excellent%20GCSE%20results&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-celebrates-excellent-gcse-results-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Featured, General News, Key Stage 4, Year 12 --- ### [Celebrating success in A Level results](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-in-a-level-results-2/) **Published:** August 11, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![Group Pic](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Group-Pic-scaled.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "Group Pic") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-in-a-level-results-2/group-pic/) [ ![Photo 1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Photo-1-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "Photo 1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-in-a-level-results-2/photo-1-2/) [ ![Photo 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Photo-2-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "Photo 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-in-a-level-results-2/photo-2/) [ ![Photo 3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Photo-3-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "Photo 3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-in-a-level-results-2/photo-3/) [ ![Photo 4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Photo-4-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "Photo 4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-in-a-level-results-2/photo-4-2/) The Royal School Dungannon’s Headmaster, Dr David Burnett, has described the examination grading process used this year as, “An enormous challenge and undertaking for all concerned. Our Year 13 and 14 pupils went through something similar last year and many had said that they hoped they would get the chance to sit their exams this year. That couldn’t happen of course but the grading system used this year did at least provide opportunities for pupils to show their qualities in the work they produced throughout the year and in class tests in April and May using exam board materials. We cannot praise the pupils highly enough for the way in which they responded to the disruption and the new grading process. They showed tremendous resilience and maturity, working through each step in the process with focus and determination, but they also kept a sense of perspective and a sense of humour as they supported one another and worked with their teachers.” He continued, “The grading procedure placed a huge responsibility on teachers and I want to thank our staff for their professionalism and hard work throughout this process over many weeks. RSD teachers know their pupils really well and they spent a great deal of time looking at each pupil’s work. I also want to thank parents and family members who supported our pupils in so many ways, including of course the periods of remote learning when school was closed. It is interesting to hear the pupils talk about their experience and their acknowledgement that the support they received from staff in school and family and friends at home was crucial in their success. Ultimately, of course, the pupils have to do the work and provide the evidence base for the awarding of their grades and that is what they did so well. We are delighted that so many of our pupils have seen their hard work rewarded with top grades. They have earned their grades and they can be rightfully proud of their achievements. We are very proud of them and offer our congratulations.” The Year 14 pupils who achieved top grades at A Level included: Grace Ferguson achieved 4 A\* grades, Samuel Thompson achieved 3 A\* and 1 A grades and Colin Lowcock achieved 4 A grades. Jon Birnie and Alice Hayes were each awarded 3 A\* grades. Zara Boyd, Zara Chambers, Ellie Curry, Emily Ewart, Mia McCammon, Odo Pang, Jamie Thompson and Caleb Wilson were all awarded 2 A\* grades and 1 A grade. Eleven pupils were awarded 1 A\* grade plus 2 A grades: Lydia Carson; Kristyn Cuddy; Ellen Farquhar; Tori Hampton; Ben Kelly; Katie Marshall; Zara McDermott; Grace Morrow; Tracy Sloane; Hannah Sloss and Katelin Spratt. Ellie Greenaway, Ellen Hamilton, Patrick Hazelton, Rebecca Hicks, Robyn Jennings, Sarah Shrestha, Zoe Talbot and Hannah Wilson all achieved 3 A grades. The Year 13 pupils who achieved top grades at AS level included: Adam Curran, Niall Keys, Jim Lam, May Lau, Caitlyn MacGregor, Catherine McCammon, Chloe McCaughey and Abigail Patterson were all awarded 4 A grades. Katie Chambers, Peter Chan and Rebecca Liggett achieved 3 A grades and 1 B grade. A further 19 pupils were awarded three A grades: Bethany Benson; Katie Frew; Abbie Graham; Sarah Graham; Matthew Hall; Emma Henry; Daniel Irwin; Rachel Lewis; Jayne Liggett; Hollie Magowan; Tayyib Majid; Jessica McClung; Dylan McMullan; Matthew McNeill; Alex Meneely; Benjamin Neill; Nathan Reid; Ellie Wilkinson and Ellie Willis. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-in-a-level-results-2%2F&t=Celebrating%20success%20in%20A%20Level%20results) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20success%20in%20A%20Level%20results&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-in-a-level-results-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Featured, General News, Sixth Form --- ### [Past pupil Josh Frew collects three prestigious awards at QUB](https://www.royaldungannon.com/past-pupil-josh-frew-collects-three-prestigious-awards-at-qub/) **Published:** August 9, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** We were delighted to learn about the recent success of one of our former pupils, Josh Frew. Josh is studying at Queen’s University Belfast and was awarded the Hannover Re Prize for Best second year student in the BSc Actuarial Science and Risk Management Programme and the Pramerica Prize for Best performing student in Actuarial Mathematics 2 (FIN2018). Josh was also awarded the SCOR Global Life Prize for Best student in Actuarial Methods in General Insurance (FIN2017). We want to commend Josh on these superb achievements and we wish him well as he continues his studies in the new term. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpast-pupil-josh-frew-collects-three-prestigious-awards-at-qub%2F&t=Past%20pupil%20Josh%20Frew%20collects%20three%20prestigious%20awards%20at%20QUB) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Past%20pupil%20Josh%20Frew%20collects%20three%20prestigious%20awards%20at%20QUB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpast-pupil-josh-frew-collects-three-prestigious-awards-at-qub%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, FPA, General News --- ### [Join Sixth Form at RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/join-sixth-form-at-rsd-3/) **Published:** August 9, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** The Sixth Form at RSD is at the heart of the school community. It is in the Sixth Form that the relationship between pupils and staff blossoms fully into a sense of working together for a common purpose. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/RSD-Sixth-Form-for-wesbite-2021-1024x724.jpg) The Sixth Form at RSD is at the heart of the school community. It is in the Sixth Form that the relationship between pupils and staff blossoms fully into a sense of working together for a common purpose. You will be joining a community of young men and women who are well-supported by staff but also expected to become more independent, accepting responsibility for their own learning. That sense of self-awareness and taking charge of your own learning and future also plays out on a wider scale. Sixth Formers are expected to play the role of organiser and leader across many areas of school life. Obvious examples include the teams of Prefects and House officials who oversee a host of school events but there are many others, such as the Safer School Team which leads on areas such e-safety, anti-bullying and mental health. You can become involved in charities work; show your entrepreneurial flare through the Young Enterprise scheme; debate in competitions; work on engineering projects with industry; or work in the community, such as at Sperrinview Special School; and stretch yourself to the limit in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. And don’t forget the many sports teams, clubs and societies you can join or help to lead, or the creative talents you can pour onto the stage through music and drama. Life in the Sixth Form is in some ways similar to being a pupil lower down the school but there are also key differences. One of the biggest changes is that in studying three or four AS Levels in Year 13 and (usually) three A Levels in Year 14, pupils find themselves with ‘free’ periods. Making use of that time is crucial and Sixth Formers are expected to work independently and to show initiative in prioritising what to study and the resources to use. The RSD Library, the Murray Study and the Sixth Form Centre all provide private study facilities and a range of books, journals and computers to help. Sixth Formers can also spend some of their ‘free’ periods in the Sixth Form Centre, relaxing with a cup of tea or coffee, socialising with friends and (a Sixth Form privilege) use their phone. It is also a good venue for getting together to plan the next big school event, such as the Formal, or to organise teams, clubs and House activities. The curriculum in the Sixth Form is very broad, with around 25 subjects on offer. Some are traditional academic subjects whilst others are more practical or vocational in nature. Whatever subjects you are interested in choosing, you will receive lots of support from Careers staff, helping you to choose the subject combinations which work for you and keep your options open for university and future career paths. Around 95% of RSD pupils go on to university, including Oxford and Cambridge and the high performing Russell Group universities such as Queen’s University Belfast. A number of pupils also enter the newer universities, including Ulster University, to take courses which are often contemporary in focus and attractive to employers. For others, the highly respected apprenticeship schemes offered by some businesses are the way to go. Whatever you see as your future, RSD staff will support you in reaching your goals. The classroom experience in RSD Sixth Form is all about having a passion for your subject. The teachers are all subject-specialists and they will push you to explore topics and to go beyond the examination syllabus. You will be expected to work with others, to build your core knowledge and, eventually, to be able to operate independently. Many subjects will also offer visits to academic conferences, competitions to enter and fieldwork trips; and some will organise trips to Dublin and London and even overseas, such as to Rome, Paris and Madrid. By the end of the year you will be well-educated in your subjects and also well-prepared for your examinations, sitting AS modules at the end of Year 13 and completing A Levels at the end of Year 14. Each year, RSD pupils score highly at A Level with grades ABB long-established as the average outcome. If you choose to join RSD’s Sixth Form, then you will be joining a school that has been helping pupils to fulfil their potential for over 400 years. Traditions are cherished but we are also a school committed to looking forward and embracing new opportunities. The personal development of young people is our focus and we encourage each pupil to learn about their favourite subjects, to find out about the world around them and to learn something about themselves. We hope that you choose to join us and that you make RSD your school. You will have a unique part to play in its great story. ***Dr. David Burnett, Headmaster.*** - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjoin-sixth-form-at-rsd-3%2F&t=Join%20Sixth%20Form%20at%20RSD) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Join%20Sixth%20Form%20at%20RSD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjoin-sixth-form-at-rsd-3%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Featured, General News, Sixth Form --- ### [Year 10 TCE Certificates, June 2021](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-tce-certificates-june-2021/) **Published:** June 30, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_3570-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_3570-edit-scaled.jpg "Gold Distinction TCE Award Recipient")Sophie Meyer, Gold Distinction TCE Award Recipient - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_3565edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_3565edit-scaled.jpg "Gold TCE Award Recipients")Gold TCE Award Recipients - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_3561edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_3561edit-scaled.jpg "Silver TCE Award Recipients")Silver TCE Award Recipients - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_3566edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_3566edit-scaled.jpg "Bronze TCE Award Recipients")Bronze TCE Award Recipients Transitional Certificate of Education is awarded for the completion of Key Stage 3 courses in each subject. The TCE is based on pupils’ average marks across key assessments and their performance in Year 10. The top 20% approximately of pupils in each subject are awarded a distinction and the next 25% of pupils are awarded a credit. Pupils who achieve at least 8 distinctions receive a Gold Award. There is a Silver Award for pupils with 10 credits and a Bronze Award for those who obtain 6 credits. In the case of Silver and Bronze awards a distinction counts as 2 credits. The Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards reward consistently high quality work. Congratulations to all of our Year 10 pupils in receipt of this. **GOLD CERTIFICATE AWARD RECIPIENTS, WITH DISTINCTION** Sophie Meyer is pictured with Dr. Burnett and Mrs. McCullough (Head of Year 10). Sophie was awarded a distinction in all subjects, this was a superb achievement! **GOLD CERTIFICATE AWARD RECIPIENTS** ASHFIELD, Joanna CARSON, Lois CHAMBERS, Emma DAVEY, Holly EWING, Katie FENTON, Kristin HERRON, Hannah LECKY, Madison MCALISTER, Molly NG, Cheuk Kiu (Pearl) PATTERSON, Max SPENCE, Hannah STINSON, Emily WATT, Sophia WATT, Victoria WHITE, Zara **SILVER CERTIFICATE AWARD RECIPIENTS** ARCHER, Lucy BEACOM, Grace BRADLEY, Evie CARSON, Miriam CAVANAGH, Eva CURRY, Beth DALY, Katie-Rose GASIUNAITE, Kamile HAMILTON, Nicole HETHERINGTON, Ellie JARDINE, Aimee KUCK, Rachel LAU, Redison MATHIESON, Erin MCGUIGAN, Ellie MCILROY, Eva MCIVOR, Rachael MOORE, Hannah NELSON, Molly NOUR, Faroug PATTERSON, Joanne RICHMOND, Ashton ROBINSON, Carly THOMPSON, Sophie TORRES LANZA, Pablo **BRONZE CERTIFICATE AWARD RECIPIENTS** BURKE, Caleb CROOKS, Calum EKIERT, Maya FERGUSON, Josh GRAHAM, Rebecca HAJDU, Alexandra HAMPTON, Reuben HUNNIFORD, Seth JOHNSTON, Alex MARSHALL, Louise PARKE, Lewis ROONEY, Zachary SEIF HUQ, Fidha SHAW, James SMITH, Safran - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-tce-certificates-june-2021%2F&t=Year%2010%20TCE%20Certificates%2C%20June%202021) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2010%20TCE%20Certificates%2C%20June%202021&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-tce-certificates-june-2021%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Matthew wins a place on Ulster Wool’s Training and Development programme](https://www.royaldungannon.com/matthew-wins-a-place-on-ulster-wools-training-and-development-programme/) **Published:** June 30, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** We recently learned of Matthew Hall’s success in winning a place on Ulster Wool’s new Training & Development programme. Matthew is in Year 13 and is currently studying for his AS Levels in Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics here at RSD. Matthew lives on a sheep farm at the foothills of the Sperrin Mountains where his family have a flock of Blackface ewes alongside his own flock of pedigree Dorsets. The new Ulster Wool Shearing Training & Development Programme was launched earlier this year which offers one winner from each UK nation the opportunity of winning 12 months of training as well as a [Lister Shearing](https://www.lister-global.com/) prize package worth £500. At the beginning of the 12 month programme, the training aspect will include attending an Ulster Wool machine shearing course, followed by a gear course, a wool handling course and completing the programme would be a second machine shearing course. The development aspect would give Matthew the opportunity to get advice from experienced Ulster Wool shearing instructors and also, depending on availability and shearing ability, the opportunity to gain on farm experience working with a shearing contractor. During the 12 month programme, the four UK winners will also visit Ulster Wool parent company, British Wool’s head office and wool grading depot in Yorkshire as well as a scouring plant, to follow the wool supply chain process. After being announced as the Northern Ireland winner, Matthew said: “I’m delighted to be given this opportunity by Ulster Wool. From a young age, I have always had a keen interest in shearing and enjoyed watching competitions at various shows. I loved helping dad put the wool into bales as World Shearing Record holder Ivan Scott clipped the sheep at our farm. His speed and precision was unbelievable and he is definitely someone young shearers look up to… on the actual shearing, this opportunity will allow me to improve my technique and learn new skills, especially the correct way to hold and move the sheep as you clip. This not only benefits me but also the sheep themselves. The gear courses would also be extremely beneficial to understand better what equipment is needed, how to prepare for shearing and in maintaining the gear. The Lister Shearing prize package offered with the competition will be fantastic and help to improve my gear.” Richard Schofield, Shearing Manager, Ulster Wool said: “On behalf of Ulster Wool I congratulate Matthew on his achievement in winning this competition in Northern Ireland. The standard of entries were extremely high and it was clear to see Matthew’s passion for shearing and in wanting to further develop on his existing knowledge and skills.” Matthew concluded: “After I leave school I hope to study agriculture at college. Looking to the future, I’d like to clip on a trailer alongside professional shearers over the summer months. I think sheep shearing is a very rewarding and satisfying job, I am young and eager to learn and look forward to my 12 months with Ulster Wool on this training and development programme.” More details can be found at this[ link](https://www.ulsterwool.com/matthew-northern-ireland-winner/press-office) on Ulster Wool’s website. Information for the story has been given with kind permission from Ulster Wool. We want to congratulate Matthew on this great achievement and we wish him all the best as he continues in the weeks and months ahead with the programme. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmatthew-wins-a-place-on-ulster-wools-training-and-development-programme%2F&t=Matthew%20wins%20a%20place%20on%20Ulster%20Wool%E2%80%99s%20Training%20and%20Development%20programme) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Matthew%20wins%20a%20place%20on%20Ulster%20Wool%E2%80%99s%20Training%20and%20Development%20programme&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmatthew-wins-a-place-on-ulster-wools-training-and-development-programme%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, General News --- ### [GCSEPod](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcsepod/) **Published:** June 29, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** Congratulations to Year 11 students Jayne Courtney, Chloe McCollum and Nicholas Carson who received their certificates this morning for demonstrating outstanding usage of GCSEPod and embracing independent learning. GCSEPod usage in school has steadily grown over the past few years. This year in particular has broken all RSD records with students streaming nearly 9,000 Pods! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgcsepod%2F&t=GCSEPod) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=GCSEPod&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgcsepod%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 4, Year 11 --- ### [Sports Day 2021](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2021/) **Published:** June 29, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-5-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-5-scaled.jpg "RSD Sports Day 2021-5") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-14-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-14-scaled.jpg "RSD Sports Day 2021-14") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-20-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-20-scaled.jpg "RSD Sports Day 2021-20") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-23-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-23-scaled.jpg "RSD Sports Day 2021-23") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-28-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-28-scaled.jpg "RSD Sports Day 2021-28") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-30-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-30-scaled.jpg "RSD Sports Day 2021-30") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-31-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-31-scaled.jpg "RSD Sports Day 2021-31") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-36-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-36-scaled.jpg "RSD Sports Day 2021-36") - 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[ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-71-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-71-scaled.jpg "RSD Sports Day 2021-71") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-77-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-77-scaled.jpg "RSD Sports Day 2021-77") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-83-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-83-scaled.jpg "RSD Sports Day 2021-83") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-86-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-86-scaled.jpg "RSD Sports Day 2021-86") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-89-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-89-scaled.jpg "RSD Sports Day 2021-89") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-90-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-90-scaled.jpg "RSD Sports Day 2021-90") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-99-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-99-scaled.jpg "RSD Sports Day 2021-99") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-103-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RSD-Sports-Day-2021-103-scaled.jpg "RSD Sports Day 2021-103") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_3498-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_3498-scaled.jpg "IMG_3498") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_3510-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_3510-edit-scaled.jpg "IMG_3510 edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_3513-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_3513-edit-scaled.jpg "IMG_3513 edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_3530-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_3530-edit-scaled.jpg "IMG_3530 edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_3532-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_3532-edit-scaled.jpg "IMG_3532 edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_3550-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_3550-edit-scaled.jpg "IMG_3550 edit") We were delighted to be able to hold Sports Day this year on Wednesday 16th June; we have been so fortune with the weather in recent weeks. Our year groups participated and spectated at the event safely within their bubbles and it was a real delight to be able to enjoy an activity again that we are so used to celebrating annually. Mountjoy-Ranfurly finished first with a lead of 44 points over their next rivals, they secured a total of 406 points. Beresford-Charlemont finished second on 362 points, whilst Nicholson-Dungannon took third (341 points), leaving Bullingbrook-Tyrone in fourth with 315 points. Individual cups and prizes were presented by our special guest, President of the Former Pupils Association, Mrs Judith Anderson. Well done to all competitors and thanks to Mrs Anderson and to everyone who helped in making the day a success, particularly the members of the PFTA who ran the refreshments stall. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsports-day-2021%2F&t=Sports%20Day%202021) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sports%20Day%202021&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsports-day-2021%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Physical Education, Sports News, Year 10, Year 8, Year 9 **Tags:** Sports Day --- ### [Activity Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/activity-day/) **Published:** June 29, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1-1.jpg?w=224&h=298&ssl=1 "1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/activity-day/1-13/) [ ![3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/3.jpg?w=224&h=298&ssl=1 "3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/activity-day/3-12/) [ 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](https://www.royaldungannon.com/activity-day/5-8/) Years 8, 9, 10 and 11 enjoyed an Activity Day with their respective year groups on Friday 25th June. Year 8 pupils (and staff!) were delighted to visit Belfast Zoo, Year 9 went to Let’s Go Hydro waterpark, Year 10 visited The Lake waterpark at Kilrea and our Year 11 group went to Dundonald Ice Bowl for a fun afternoon of ice skating and 10 pin bowling fun! Pupils and staff enjoyed a great day together, as the pictures show! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Factivity-day%2F&t=Activity%20Day) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Activity%20Day&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Factivity-day%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News, Trips and Visits, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9 --- ### [Charities Committee receives Community Champion Award](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-receives-community-champion-award/) **Published:** June 29, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1-scaled.jpg "1") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/3-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/3-edit-scaled.jpg "3 edit") Mrs Stitt and Mrs Matthews were delighted to receive a “Community Champion Award” today on behalf of the RSD Charities Committee, from Kinship Carers. Kinship Carers are a charity organisation with a local base in Dungannon and a shop called Kindness for Strangers. RSD pupils had donated a variety of items which were formed into food hampers for people in the local community in December 2020 and these were gifted to the Kindness for Strangers shop. The charity wanted to recognise this and other efforts, commending RSD for our contribution to the local community. When Kinship Carers got in touch recently with RSD, they enquired “Why did the Royal School Dungannon support Kinship Carers and their children?” *“The Charities Committee wanted to do something to support those living in our local community. We had heard about Kinship Carers and knew that they were doing an amazing job so it really captured our interest as a Charities Committee. For many people Christmas can be a struggle both economically and emotionally, particularly this year with job losses and the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore we decided to launch an appeal to gather as many food items as possible which could then be made into food hampers. The response from pupils and staff across the entire school was phenomenal! We appealed to the competitive element of the RSD pupils and offered a prize for the Form Class who brought in most items and this definitely worked to our favour! We thoroughly enjoyed taking part and found this a very rewarding experience. We hope that what we did helped make Christmas a little more pleasant for people living in the local Dungannon area.”* Mrs Stitt - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committee-receives-community-champion-award%2F&t=Charities%20Committee%20receives%20Community%20Champion%20Award) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Charities%20Committee%20receives%20Community%20Champion%20Award&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committee-receives-community-champion-award%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Community, Extra-curricular News, Featured, General News --- ### [Senior Prefects and Prefects for 2021-2022](https://www.royaldungannon.com/senior-prefects-and-prefects-for-2021-2022/) **Published:** June 25, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to the following pupils who have been voted as Senior Prefects for 2021-22. Our Head Girl is Jessica McClung and Head Boy is Benjamin Neill. Our Deputy Head Girls are Caitlyn MacGregor, Catherine McCammon and Sarah Thompson and our Deputy Head Boys are James Girvan and Matthew McNeill. **Content:** [ ![1 edit IMG_3583](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1-edit-IMG_3583-scaled.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "1 edit IMG_3583") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/senior-prefects-and-prefects-for-2021-2022/1-edit-img_3583/) [ ![1 edit IMG_3593](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1-edit-IMG_3593-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "1 edit IMG_3593") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/senior-prefects-and-prefects-for-2021-2022/1-edit-img_3593/) [ ![1 edit IMG_3596](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1-edit-IMG_3596-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "1 edit IMG_3596") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/senior-prefects-and-prefects-for-2021-2022/1-edit-img_3596/) Congratulations to the following pupils who have been voted as Senior Prefects for 2021-22. Our Head Girl is Jessica McClung and Head Boy is Benjamin Neill. Our Deputy Head Girls are Caitlyn MacGregor, Catherine McCammon and Sarah Thompson and our Deputy Head Boys are James Girvan and Matthew McNeill. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1-edit-IMG_3578-1024x683.jpg) Our congratulations also go to the following pupils, voted as Prefects for 2021-22: Hannah Abraham, Oluwaseun Alabi, Bethany Benson, Katie Chambers, Ben Connelly, Ethan Curry, Erin Greaves, Matthew Hall, Emma Henry, Niall Keys, Rachel Lewis, Jayne Liggett, Ryan McCammond, Chloe McCaughey, Harry McCoy, James Moan, Jordan Parks, Abigail Patterson, Nathan Reid, Lara Robinson, Adam Scott, Ellie Stinson and Ellie Willis. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsenior-prefects-and-prefects-for-2021-2022%2F&t=Senior%20Prefects%20and%20Prefects%20for%202021-2022) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Senior%20Prefects%20and%20Prefects%20for%202021-2022&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsenior-prefects-and-prefects-for-2021-2022%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, Extra-curricular News, General News, Sixth Form --- ### [Top pupils in Young Enterprise exam results](https://www.royaldungannon.com/top-pupils-in-young-enterprise-exam-results/) **Published:** June 21, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** Congratulations to Rebecca Liggett and Niall Keys (Year 13) who both achieved a Distinction in the Young Enterprise exam, run in partnership with Ulster University for the Company Programme students. Both pupils were placed in the top 10 candidates sitting the exam and as a result received a ‘goodie bag’ gift from UU. Rebecca also received an award for ‘Outstanding Performance’ as she was one of the top 3 candidates placed overall. Well done indeed! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftop-pupils-in-young-enterprise-exam-results%2F&t=Top%20pupils%20in%20Young%20Enterprise%20exam%20results) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Top%20pupils%20in%20Young%20Enterprise%20exam%20results&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftop-pupils-in-young-enterprise-exam-results%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, Sixth Form --- ### [Minister Peter Weir presents Derrytrasna Pastoral Care Award to RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/minister-peter-weir-presents-derrytrasna-pastoral-care-award-to-rsd/) **Published:** May 7, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** RSD was delighted to welcome the Minister of Education, Mr Peter Weir MLA, to school on Wednesday 5th May to present us with the Derrytrasna Pastoral Care Award. **Content:** [ ![IMG_0008](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_0008-scaled.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "IMG_0008") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/minister-peter-weir-presents-derrytrasna-pastoral-care-award-to-rsd/img_0008/) [ ![IMG_0009](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_0009-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_0009") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/minister-peter-weir-presents-derrytrasna-pastoral-care-award-to-rsd/img_0009/) [ ![IMG_0011](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_0011-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_0011") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/minister-peter-weir-presents-derrytrasna-pastoral-care-award-to-rsd/img_0011/) [ ![IMG_0013](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_0013-scaled.jpg?w=257&h=171&ssl=1 "IMG_0013") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/minister-peter-weir-presents-derrytrasna-pastoral-care-award-to-rsd/img_0013/) [ ![IMG_0016](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_0016-scaled.jpg?w=293&h=171&ssl=1 "IMG_0016") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/minister-peter-weir-presents-derrytrasna-pastoral-care-award-to-rsd/img_0016/) [ ![IMG_0039](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_0039-scaled.jpg?w=257&h=171&ssl=1 "IMG_0039") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/minister-peter-weir-presents-derrytrasna-pastoral-care-award-to-rsd/img_0039/) [ ![IMG_0041](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_0041-scaled.jpg?w=257&h=171&ssl=1 "IMG_0041") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/minister-peter-weir-presents-derrytrasna-pastoral-care-award-to-rsd/img_0041/) RSD was delighted to welcome the Minister of Education, Mr Peter Weir MLA, to school on Wednesday 5th May. He presented the Derrytrasna Pastoral Care Award to the school in recognition for the exceptional pastoral care RSD provides to both pupils and the wider community. Mrs Kerr, Senior Teacher Pastoral, stated “we firmly believe that the Dungannon community should come together with the common goal of equipping its young people to cope in an ever-changing and challenging society. Our pupils are the future and we need to ensure they are given every opportunity to be the best version of themselves that they can possibly be. This was our motivation in extending pastoral care beyond the school gate and consequently RSD has led a community-wide mental health campaign and been the driving force behind a local fundraising effort to secure the work of Reach Mentoring in schools right across the local area.” Royal School Dungannon would like to thank the RSD Parents, Friends & Teachers’ Association for nominating us for this most prestigious award. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fminister-peter-weir-presents-derrytrasna-pastoral-care-award-to-rsd%2F&t=Minister%20Peter%20Weir%20presents%20Derrytrasna%20Pastoral%20Care%20Award%20to%20RSD) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Minister%20Peter%20Weir%20presents%20Derrytrasna%20Pastoral%20Care%20Award%20to%20RSD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fminister-peter-weir-presents-derrytrasna-pastoral-care-award-to-rsd%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, Events, Extra-curricular News, Featured, General News **Tags:** Pastoral --- ### [ALC Public Speaking Competition Winners](https://www.royaldungannon.com/alc-public-speaking-competition-winners/) **Published:** March 18, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![IMG_0976](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_0976.jpg?w=791&h=406&ssl=1 "IMG_0976") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/alc-public-speaking-competition-winners/img_0976/) [ ![Screen Shot 2021-03-18 at 10.53.40 PM](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-18-at-10.53.40-PM.png?w=281&h=406&ssl=1 "Screen Shot 2021-03-18 at 10.53.40 PM") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/alc-public-speaking-competition-winners/screen-shot-2021-03-18-at-10-53-40-pm/) The Area Learning Community Public Speaking Competition was arranged by the ALC Literacy Support Group for the local schools. St. Patrick’s College organised the titles, the judging and co-ordinated the event, for which we are very grateful. Key Stage 3 pupils were given the title: “Doubts that creep – there is no doubt that this has been a challenging year for everyone, what would be your story of hope?” This was judged by best-selling author, Emma Heatherington, from Donaghmore. She awarded first place to Charlotte Kennedy in Year 8 and said: > “First place had a mixture of everything I was looking for. Her delivery, her style, her content: everything was on form. Her question at the end, “Who would have thought we would be looking forward to going back to school” really made me think.” Key Stage 4 pupils were given the topic: “Dear World Leaders”. This was judged by Malachi Cush, the local singer-songwriter. He awarded second place to Chloe Acheson in Year 12 and said: > “In second place we listened to an impassioned presentation on gender equality which was backed up with great quotations and facts that really hit home with me as a viewer and listener. The delivery of this piece made it clear to me that you knew and cared deeply for this subject matter. So well done.” We are delighted for both Charlotte and Chloe in their recent success and look forward to congratulating both girls when we see them again soon back in school. Check our our RSD social media page on Facebook to listen to both girls’ winning entries and the KS3 and KS4 judges’ glowing reviews. The results for each category are as follows: KS3: 1st place: Charlotte Kennedy (RSD) 2nd place: Summer Armstrong (ICD) 3rd place: Victoria Campbell (Fivemiletown) KS4: 1st place: Gabija Biciulaityte (St Patrick’s College) 2nd place: Chloe Acheson (RSD) 3rd place: Katie Rois McCann (St Ciaran’s) KS5: 1st place: Matthew Winter (ICD) 2nd place: Alanna McNulty (St Patrick’s College) 3rd place: Emma Phair (Fivemiletown) Each winner received a plaque and a voucher. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Falc-public-speaking-competition-winners%2F&t=ALC%20Public%20Speaking%20Competition%20Winners) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=ALC%20Public%20Speaking%20Competition%20Winners&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Falc-public-speaking-competition-winners%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Community, English, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Year 12, Year 8 --- ### [International Women's Day 2021](https://www.royaldungannon.com/international-womens-day-2021/) **Published:** March 8, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** To mark International Women’s Day 2021, the Careers Department has put together a short video of some inspirational women who sat in our RSD classrooms, who were taught by RSD teachers and who now carry out vital jobs in the NHS. The video is linked below. Enjoy! Happy #IWD2021 - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Finternational-womens-day-2021%2F&t=International%20Women%E2%80%99s%20Day%202021) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=International%20Women%E2%80%99s%20Day%202021&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Finternational-womens-day-2021%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Welcome to RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/welcome-to-rsd/) **Published:** February 25, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** We hope you enjoy our short video of what it means to our Year 8 pupils to be part of RSD. **Content:** To our P7 pupils, usually we would be welcoming you into school on our P7 open mornings but unfortunately this year that has just not been possible. We hope you enjoy our short video of what it means to our Year 8 pupils to be part of RSD. Please also have a look at our prospectus and get in touch if you have any questions. The video footage and images are a mix of both archive and recent material, all of which was recorded adhering to the current government COVID-19 guidelines. \#WeLoveRSD #perseverando - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwelcome-to-rsd%2F&t=Welcome%20to%20RSD) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Welcome%20to%20RSD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwelcome-to-rsd%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Royal School Dungannon statement 18th January 2021](https://www.royaldungannon.com/royal-school-dungannon-statement-18th-january-2021/) **Published:** January 18, 2021 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** **Royal School Dungannon statement 18th January 2021** RSD opposes racism in all its forms and takes seriously any report of racist activity. Recently, the school was made aware of an online chat involving a large number of people, some of whom attend RSD, and which contained racist comments which the school condemns in every regard. Although this online chat took place at home and at night and had no direct link to RSD, as a matter of public interest the school reported this to the PSNI. RSD was the first and only organisation to take this action. As a result of the school’s actions, this matter is now subject to a criminal investigation and no further comment can be made. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Froyal-school-dungannon-statement-18th-january-2021%2F&t=Royal%20School%20Dungannon%20statement%2018th%20January%202021) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Royal%20School%20Dungannon%20statement%2018th%20January%202021&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Froyal-school-dungannon-statement-18th-january-2021%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [RSD Update for P7 AQE Parents – 8th January 2021](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-update-for-p7-aqe-parents-8th-january-2021/) **Published:** January 8, 2021 **Author:** Keith McGuinness **Content:** As you know, the AQE tests scheduled for 9th, 16th and 23rd January have been cancelled and a new, single test offered by AQE for Saturday 27th February. RSD’s Executive Committee of the Board of Governors met on Thursday 7th January to decide if RSD would use the 27th February single AQE test or RSD’s contingency admissions criteria. The RSD Board of Governors supports the principle of academic selection but in this exceptional year, after careful consideration, Governors unanimously decided not to use the AQE single test scheduled for 27th February and, instead, to use RSD’s contingency admissions criteria for Year 8 admissions for September 2021. In so doing, our most important consideration was giving certainty to P7 pupils and families during the Covid-19 public health crisis. The AQE test will, therefore, not take place at RSD on 27th February. The RSD contingency admissions criteria are on the RSD website and will be provided to the Education Authority for publication. We realise that the children have worked hard in preparing for the tests and that this is not how any of us would have wanted the transfer process to have worked this year. However, in the circumstances, we have taken this decision based on what we believe to be in the best interests of the children’s immediate welfare and their longer term prospects of success at RSD. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this very challenging time and if you have any queries then do contact me via email at epatterson841@rsd.dungannon.ni.sch.uk. **RSD CONTINGENCY YEAR 8 ADMISSIONS CRITERIA, 2021** The information below is an excerpt from the full RSD Admissions Criteria document which will be uploaded to the RSD website in due course and provided to the EA for publication. Applicants should refer to the full RSD Admissions Criteria document when applying to the school. After the allocation of up to 8 boarding places, the remaining places from the Admissions total of 100 will be allocated to pupils on the basis of the following criteria in the priority order set out below. 1. Pupils who were registered by AQE to sit the Common Entrance Assessment in January 2021 (details to be supplied). 2. Pupils who have a child of the family, at the time of application, currently attending or who previously attended the school (details to be supplied); or pupils who are the eldest child in the family eligible to apply for admission to Year 8. 3. Pupils who, at the time of application, have a parent/guardian who is a member of the permanent teaching or non-teaching staff of RSD. 4. Pupils who are entitled to Free School Meals. 5. Pupils with a parent or guardian who is a former pupil of the Royal School Dungannon or the former Dungannon High School for Girls (name and date of attendance to be supplied). 6. Pupils who, at the time of application, are the first boy or first girl of the family (details to be supplied). 7. Pupils ranked by the initial letter of surname (and if necessary, subsequent letters), as entered on the birth certificate, in the order set out below: **O B W T P Z I L N S D F Y V R C K Q H E U A X M J G** - Children will be selected for admission on the basis of the initial letter of the surname as it appears on the birth certificate. - Where surnames begin with the same letter, the second and, if necessary, subsequent letters will be used to establish relative priority for admission. - Where children have the same surname, the initial letter of the first forename as it appears on the birth certificate will be used for admission. - Where the first forenames begin with the same letter, the second and, if necessary, subsequent letters will be used to establish relative priority for admission. - Where no priority can be established by means of this comparison the child with the shorter first forename will be prioritised for admission. - In the event that two or more children have identical surnames and forenames then the oldest pupil shall be admitted first (established by date of birth as entered on the birth certificate). 8. The School wishes to continue its tradition of accepting children from a wide catchment area, irrespective of the proximity of their homes from the School. If, however, after the above criteria have been exhausted it becomes necessary to make a final selection, priority will be given to the child whose home is closer to the School. Distance will be measured in a straight line using an Ordnance Survey web distance measurement tool from the child’s home to the front entrance of the School’s main administrative building. Home will be taken to mean the child’s address appearing at the commencement of the Transfer Application Form. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-update-for-p7-aqe-parents-8th-january-2021%2F&t=RSD%20Update%20for%20P7%20AQE%20Parents%20%E2%80%93%208th%20January%202021) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Update%20for%20P7%20AQE%20Parents%20%E2%80%93%208th%20January%202021&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-update-for-p7-aqe-parents-8th-january-2021%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Community, Featured, General News, News, Special --- ### [Christmas messages from RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-messages-from-rsd/) **Published:** December 18, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** Christmas messages have been recorded by our Music Department, Scripture Union and the Headmaster. Clicking on the links below will take you directly to the video messages. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year for 2021. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-messages-from-rsd%2F&t=Christmas%20messages%20from%20RSD) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Christmas%20messages%20from%20RSD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-messages-from-rsd%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Events, Extra-curricular News, Featured, General News --- ### [Art catalogue gifts from IMMA](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-catalogue-gifts-from-imma/) **Published:** December 18, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** For the last eleven years our Art Department has taken all Sixth Form Art pupils to Dublin for a day, to view art work and visit Art exhibitions. Every year we enjoy the opportunity to visit galleries such as IMMA, the Douglas Hyde gallery, the Royal Hibernian Academy, the National Gallery of Ireland and the Hugh Lane Gallery etc. Due to current restrictions we could not proceed with our annual visit this year, but IMMA got in touch recently to offer a very kind donation of their books and catalogues. Our Art Department was thrilled to receive such a thoughtful gift of so many fantastic books! They will be of such benefit to both staff and pupils within the Art Department. Christmas has come early! Thanks again to IMMA for this very kind gesture, we can’t wait to hopefully return again soon for our visit. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fart-catalogue-gifts-from-imma%2F&t=Art%20catalogue%20gifts%20from%20IMMA) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Art%20catalogue%20gifts%20from%20IMMA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fart-catalogue-gifts-from-imma%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, Community, Extra-curricular News, General News --- ### [Festive Fundraising of £987 from the Charities Committee](https://www.royaldungannon.com/festive-fundraising-of-987-from-the-charities-committee/) **Published:** December 17, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** The total amount of funds raised recently by our Charities Committee, from a number of festive events, was £987! **Content:** [ ![24](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/24-scaled.jpg?w=397&h=298&ssl=1 "24") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/festive-fundraising-of-987-from-the-charities-committee/24-2/) [ ![22](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/22.jpg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "22") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/festive-fundraising-of-987-from-the-charities-committee/22-2/) [ ![18](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/18.jpg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "18") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/festive-fundraising-of-987-from-the-charities-committee/18-3/) [ ![17](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/17.jpg?w=675&h=900&ssl=1 "17") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/festive-fundraising-of-987-from-the-charities-committee/17-3/) [ ![21](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/21.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "21") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/festive-fundraising-of-987-from-the-charities-committee/21-4/) [ ![20](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/20.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "20") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/festive-fundraising-of-987-from-the-charities-committee/20-3/) [ ![19](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/19.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "19") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/festive-fundraising-of-987-from-the-charities-committee/19-3/) [ ![Charities Committee Team members1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_3467-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_3467") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/festive-fundraising-of-987-from-the-charities-committee/img_3467/) Charities Committee Team members1 [ ![Charities Committee Team members 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_3460edit-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_3460edit") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/festive-fundraising-of-987-from-the-charities-committee/img_3460edit/) Charities Committee Team members 2 [ ![Charities Committee Team members 3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_3457-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_3457") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/festive-fundraising-of-987-from-the-charities-committee/img_3457/) Charities Committee Team members 3 Last week our Charities Committee organised a festive quiz for all form classes to enjoy after the Christmas Dinner, within bubble rooms. There were many giggles and good fun was had by all! Charities Committee members sold a variety of popcorn and sweet cones on the day, as part of the event. As a result of profits from this event, our non-uniform day and also the raffle organised by the Safer Schools Team, the total amount of funds raised was £987! This money will be split equally between the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children and Action Mental Health and it will make a real difference to both of these charities. Well done and thanks to all of our pupils who donated and got involved in the festive spirit of these events. Thanks also to the Charities Committee and members of staff involved for such a lovely injection of fun to an otherwise unusual end of term. It has been a great end to 2020 for the Charities Committee! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffestive-fundraising-of-987-from-the-charities-committee%2F&t=Festive%20Fundraising%20of%20%C2%A3987%20from%20the%20Charities%20Committee) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Festive%20Fundraising%20of%20%C2%A3987%20from%20the%20Charities%20Committee&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffestive-fundraising-of-987-from-the-charities-committee%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Events, Extra-curricular News, Featured, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Festive Charitable Donations](https://www.royaldungannon.com/festive-charitable-donations/) **Published:** December 17, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Our RSD Charities committee collected a massive donation of festive food and products, which were passed on to charitable organisations including Hope for You, the Kindness of Strangers Dungannon shop and the Vineyard Church in Dungannon. **Content:** [ ![1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/1.jpg?w=505&h=379&ssl=1 "1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/festive-charitable-donations/1-11/) [ ![4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/4-scaled.jpg?w=505&h=379&ssl=1 "4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/festive-charitable-donations/4-8/) [ ![6](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/6.jpg?w=567&h=762&ssl=1 "6") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/festive-charitable-donations/6-4/) [ ![2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2.jpg?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/festive-charitable-donations/2-10/) [ ![3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/3-scaled.jpg?w=502&h=377&ssl=1 "3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/festive-charitable-donations/3-11/) [ ![Food Bank products reaching Kindness of Strangers Shop edit](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Food-Bank-products-reaching-Kindness-of-Strangers-Shop-edit.jpg?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "Food Bank products reaching Kindness of Strangers Shop edit") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/festive-charitable-donations/food-bank-products-reaching-kindness-of-strangers-shop-edit/) Many of our pupils this year suggested supporting the local food banks. The Charities Committee thought that this would be an excellent idea to support, particularly in a year of such upheaval and financial instability for so many people. An appeal was made in late November to all pupils and staff, to bring in tinned foods, cereals, toiletries and long life products which could be put to good use. The response was absolutely incredible and far exceeded our expectations! We were so inundated with donations of products that we soon realised it would be possible to donate these goods to three different charities. Approximately fifteen boxes full of food were given to each of the following charitable organisations for distribution: Hope for You, the Kindness of Strangers Dungannon shop and the Vineyard Church in Dungannon. We were so delighted to be able to donate these forty-five boxes of food to go to such worthy local organisations within our community. It all became very competitive in school, as we offered a chocolate prize to the class who contributed most and this further encouraged such a positive response! In a year like no other we hope that this will go some way in making life that little bit more manageable for some of the people in our local community. We are delighted that we have been able to help. Our thanks go to all pupils, staff and families who contributed towards this excellent cause. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffestive-charitable-donations%2F&t=Festive%20Charitable%20Donations) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Festive%20Charitable%20Donations&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffestive-charitable-donations%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Community, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Presentation of Junior Academic Award certificates](https://www.royaldungannon.com/presentation-of-junior-academic-award-certificates-2/) **Published:** December 2, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Well done to all of our Key Stage 3 pupils in who were awarded certificates in recognition of their achievement and effort in the recent November/ December Report Cards. **Content:** [ ![IMG_0819 YEAR8crop](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_0819-YEAR8crop-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=356&crop=1&ssl=1 "IMG_0819 YEAR8crop") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/presentation-of-junior-academic-award-certificates-2/img_0819-year8crop/) [ ![IMG_0819 YEAR9crop](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_0819-YEAR9crop-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=356&crop=1&ssl=1 "IMG_0819 YEAR9crop") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/presentation-of-junior-academic-award-certificates-2/img_0819-year9crop/) [ ![IMG_0820 YEAR10crop](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_0820-YEAR10crop-scaled.jpg?w=356&h=356&crop=1&ssl=1 "IMG_0820 YEAR10crop") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/presentation-of-junior-academic-award-certificates-2/img_0820-year10crop/) Well done to all of our Key Stage 3 pupils in who were awarded certificates in recognition of their achievement and effort in the recent November/ December Report Cards. A full list of award winners are listed below. Year 8- High level of Achievement & Effort Catherine Allen, Anna Bailey, Abby Cardwell, Megan Chambers, Sarah Da Costa, Alice Doran, Chloe Ewing, Elliot Hutchinson, Poppy Hutchinson, Joseph Kane, Harry Kerr, Rebecca Loane, Charlie McClung, Sarah McCoy, Isaiah McElnea, Hannah McIlwaine, Oscar McMichael, Chloe Rainey, Beth Robinson, Lydia Spence, Ieva Venckute, Emily Watt, Ryan Williamson, Emilia Zareiko. Year 9- High level of Achievement & Effort India Aiken , Kristyn Archer, Emma Arthur, Hannah Atkinson, Jamie Creaney, Lucy Davidson, Jack Evans, Djamila Ferran, Reuben Gallagher, Emma Gilmore, Oscar Gilpin, Toby McClean, Gabrielle Mischook, Zara Mitchell, Soraia Monteiro, James Parks, Abigail Patton, Victoria Sharkey, Keziah Shaw, Anna Sloane, Grace Smyth, Zuzanna Styczkiewicz, Stephen Wylie, Zara Wylie. Year 10- High level of Achievement & Effort Joanna Ashfield, Grace Beacom, Lois Carson,Miriam Carson, Emma Chambers, Katie-Rose Daly, Holly Davey, Katie Ewing, Kristin Fenton, Kamile Gasiunaite, Hannah Herron ,Rachel Kuck, Madison Lecky, Molly McAlister, Eva McIlroy, Sophie Meyer, Molly Nelson, Ng Cheuk Kiu (Pearl), Joanne Patterson, Max Patterson, Hannah Spence, Emily Stinson, Sophia Watt, Victoria Watt, Zara White. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpresentation-of-junior-academic-award-certificates-2%2F&t=Presentation%20of%20Junior%20Academic%20Award%20certificates) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Presentation%20of%20Junior%20Academic%20Award%20certificates&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpresentation-of-junior-academic-award-certificates-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Featured, General News, Key Stage 3, Year 10, Year 8, Year 9 --- ### [P6 Open Evening 2020: February Flashback!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/p6-open-evening-2020-february-flashback/) **Published:** November 25, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** We had so much fun in February this year on our P6 Open Night! We are all looking forward to being able to enjoy more evenings like this together again soon. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/1-P6-Open-Night-2020-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/1-P6-Open-Night-2020-scaled.jpg "1 P6 Open Night 2020") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2-P6-Open-Night-2020-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2-P6-Open-Night-2020-scaled.jpg "2 P6 Open Night 2020") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/3-P6-Open-Night-2020-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/3-P6-Open-Night-2020-scaled.jpg "3 P6 Open Night 2020") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/4-P6-Open-Night-2020-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/4-P6-Open-Night-2020-scaled.jpg "4 P6 Open Night 2020") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/6-P6-Open-Night-2020-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/6-P6-Open-Night-2020-scaled.jpg "6 P6 Open Night 2020") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/7-P6-Open-Night-2020-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/7-P6-Open-Night-2020-scaled.jpg "7 P6 Open Night 2020") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/8-P6-Open-Night-2020-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/8-P6-Open-Night-2020-scaled.jpg "8 P6 Open Night 2020") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/5-P6-Open-Night-2020-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/5-P6-Open-Night-2020-scaled.jpg "5 P6 Open Night 2020") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/9-P6-Open-Night-2020-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/9-P6-Open-Night-2020-scaled.jpg "9 P6 Open Night 2020") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/10-P6-Open-Night-2020-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/10-P6-Open-Night-2020-scaled.jpg "10 P6 Open Night 2020") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/11-P6-Open-Night-2020-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/11-P6-Open-Night-2020-scaled.jpg "11 P6 Open Night 2020") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/12-P6-Open-Night-2020-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/12-P6-Open-Night-2020-scaled.jpg "12 P6 Open Night 2020") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/13-P6-Open-Night-2020-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/13-P6-Open-Night-2020-scaled.jpg "13 P6 Open Night 2020") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/15-P6-Open-Night-2020-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/15-P6-Open-Night-2020-scaled.jpg "15 P6 Open Night 2020") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/16-P6-Open-Night-2020-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/16-P6-Open-Night-2020-scaled.jpg "16 P6 Open Night 2020") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/17-P6-Open-Night-2020-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/17-P6-Open-Night-2020-scaled.jpg "17 P6 Open Night 2020") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/18-P6-Open-Night-2020-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/18-P6-Open-Night-2020-scaled.jpg "18 P6 Open Night 2020") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/19-P6-Open-Night-2020-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/19-P6-Open-Night-2020-scaled.jpg "19 P6 Open Night 2020") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20-P6-Open-Night-2020-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20-P6-Open-Night-2020-scaled.jpg "20 P6 Open Night 2020") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/21-P6-Open-Night-2020-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/21-P6-Open-Night-2020-scaled.jpg "21 P6 Open Night 2020") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/22-P6-Open-Night-2020-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/22-P6-Open-Night-2020-scaled.jpg "22 P6 Open Night 2020") We had so much fun in February this year on our P6 Open Night! We are all looking forward to being able to enjoy more evenings like this together again soon. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fp6-open-evening-2020-february-flashback%2F&t=P6%20Open%20Evening%202020%3A%20February%20Flashback%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=P6%20Open%20Evening%202020%3A%20February%20Flashback%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fp6-open-evening-2020-february-flashback%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, Featured, General News **Tags:** Open Night --- ### [The Queen's Birthday Honours List: Dr Derek Maguire](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-queens-birthday-honours-list-dr-derek-maguire/) **Published:** November 16, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** Our congratulations go to Dr Derek J Maguire who was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List published on Friday 9 October 2020 for “Services to Dentistry and the Covid-19 Response”. Derek is a former pupil of RSD and is currently a member of the Board of Governors. He regularly helps out with the annual RSD Interviews skills programme for our UVI pupils. Born and raised in Dungannon, he has worked in General Dental Practice for over 30 years, having qualified from Queen’s University Belfast in 1987. Derek runs a very successful dental group which includes eleven separate practices across Northern Ireland. Dr Maguire is a Fellow of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (Royal College of Surgeons of England), a Fellow of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow), a Fellow of the Faculty of Dental Trainers (Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh), and a Fellow of the International College of Dentists. Dr Maguire has been a Dental Adviser to the Health and Social Care Board for over nine years and it was in this capacity that he supported efforts to create Urgent Dental Care Centres across Northern Ireland at the height of the pandemic. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-queens-birthday-honours-list-dr-derek-maguire%2F&t=The%20Queen%E2%80%99s%20Birthday%20Honours%20List%3A%20Dr%20Derek%20Maguire) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=The%20Queen%E2%80%99s%20Birthday%20Honours%20List%3A%20Dr%20Derek%20Maguire&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-queens-birthday-honours-list-dr-derek-maguire%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, General News --- ### [The Queen's Birthday Honours List: Mr Lloyd Creaney](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-queens-birthday-honours-list-mr-lloyd-creaney/) **Published:** November 16, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Our congratulations go to former RSD pupil Mr Lloyd Creaney. Both Lloyd and his wife Ruth were awarded a British Empire Medal for services to key workers in the Queen’s recently published Birthday Honours List.  **Content:** Our congratulations go to former RSD pupil Mr Lloyd Creaney. Both Lloyd and his wife Ruth were awarded a British Empire Medal for services to key workers in the Queen’s recently published Birthday Honours List. Lloyd and Ruth were shielding for health reasons and could not leave home but used their graphic design skills to make face shields for Craigavon Area Hospital staff, among others. A crew of volunteer bikers organised deliveries. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-queens-birthday-honours-list-mr-lloyd-creaney%2F&t=The%20Queen%E2%80%99s%20Birthday%20Honours%20List%3A%20Mr%20Lloyd%20Creaney) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=The%20Queen%E2%80%99s%20Birthday%20Honours%20List%3A%20Mr%20Lloyd%20Creaney&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-queens-birthday-honours-list-mr-lloyd-creaney%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Virtual Prize Day 2020](https://www.royaldungannon.com/virtual-prize-day-2020/) **Published:** October 2, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** We are delighted to be able to share the YouTube link to access the video montage of our Virtual Prize Day, with a review of the year from Dr Burnett, some superb images of our prize winners, including Year 14 leavers, and closing remarks from our Guest of Honour, Mr Colin Crooks. **Content:** We are delighted to be able to share the link below to access the video montage of our Virtual Prize Day, with a review of the year from Dr Burnett, some superb images of our prize winners, including Year 14 leavers, and closing remarks from our Guest of Honour, Mr Colin Crooks. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fvirtual-prize-day-2020%2F&t=Virtual%20Prize%20Day%202020) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Virtual%20Prize%20Day%202020&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fvirtual-prize-day-2020%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Events, Featured, General News --- ### [Top GCSEPod users 2019-2020](https://www.royaldungannon.com/top-gcsepod-users-2019-2020/) **Published:** September 29, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to our top GCSEPod users from the last academic year: Christine McLean, Rebecca Verner & Lemuel Mak. These students have been awarded the ‘Student Expert’ certificate for demonstrating outstanding usage of GCSEPod in Year 12 and embracing independent learning. **Content:** Congratulations to our top GCSEPod users from the last academic year: Christine McLean, Rebecca Verner & Lemuel Mak. These students have been awarded the ‘Student Expert’ certificate for demonstrating outstanding usage of GCSEPod in Year 12 and embracing independent learning. The school currently subscribes to GCSEPod, which is completely free to RSD students and which we believe will be of great benefit to them during the coming year. As a subscriber, pupils now have access to GCSEPod’s library of over 6,000 ‘Pods,’ which are 3-5 minute videos designed to deliver knowledge in short bursts. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftop-gcsepod-users-2019-2020%2F&t=Top%20GCSEPod%20users%202019-2020) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Top%20GCSEPod%20users%202019-2020&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftop-gcsepod-users-2019-2020%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Year 12 --- ### [Prize Distribution 2020](https://www.royaldungannon.com/prize-distribution-2020/) **Published:** September 17, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** Prizes awarded to pupils for 2019-2020 can now be viewed on our school website through the following link. Alternatively, this can be found on our school website in the section titled ‘About RSD’, ‘Prize Day 2020’. Well done to all of our award recipients! Prize Booklet: {{/if}} ## Prize Day 2020 pdf ### [RSD Prize Day Booklet 2020](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/278/prize-day-2020/17078023/rsd-prize-day-booklet-2020-2.pdf "RSD Prize Day Booklet 2020") Size: 474.39 KB Date modified: 17-09-2020 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/278/prize-day-2020/17078023/rsd-prize-day-booklet-2020-2.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=278&wpfd_file_id=17078023&token=&preview=1) - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fprize-distribution-2020%2F&t=Prize%20Distribution%202020) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Prize%20Distribution%202020&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fprize-distribution-2020%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [A Level results updated](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-results-updated/) **Published:** September 14, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![IMG_5387a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_5387a-scaled.jpg?w=285&h=202&ssl=1 "IMG_5387a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/excellent-results-for-sixth-form-pupils-2/img_5387a/) [ ![IMG_2411a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_2411a-scaled.jpg?w=409&h=202&ssl=1 "IMG_2411a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/excellent-results-for-sixth-form-pupils-2/img_2411a/) [ ![IMG_3298a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_3298a-scaled.jpg?w=374&h=202&ssl=1 "IMG_3298a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/excellent-results-for-sixth-form-pupils-2/img_3298a/) [ ![IMG_5797a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_5797a-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_5797a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/excellent-results-for-sixth-form-pupils-2/img_5797a/) [ ![IMG_9834a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_9834a-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_9834a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/excellent-results-for-sixth-form-pupils-2/img_9834a/) Our Year 14 pupils who received top grades included: Anson Chan and Ryan Li were both awarded 4 A\* grades, and Bebhinn Elliott-Murphy and Cherith Robinson were each awarded 3 A\* grades. Jonathan Hall, Ellen Kirkland and Luke Millar were all awarded 2 A\* grades and 1 A grade while Edison Shek was awarded 1 A\* and 3 A grades. Seven pupils were awarded 1 A\* grade plus 2 A grades: Catherine Boyd; Emily Condy; Aimee Johnston; Jenny Liu; Peter McClements; James Stockdale and Damian Tsui. Joshua A Clarke, Rachael Hall, Chloe Kelly, Leah Maxwell, Adam McConville and Ellie To were all awarded 3 A grades. Jasmine Ashfield and Jack Robinson were awarded 1 A\*, 1 A and 1 B grades, and Katharine Lamb and Logan McIlravie were awarded 2 A and 1 B grades. Year 13 pupils were also awarded AS grades and there were many impressive outcomes here too, with Grace Ferguson, Tori Hampton, Alice Hayes, Grace Morrow, Odo Pang, Jessica Sloane and Katelin Spratt all awarded 4 A grades. A further 14 pupils were awarded at least three A grades in their chosen subjects: Zara Boyd, Hollie Corr, Ellie Curry, Ellie Greenaway, Samuel Thompson, Jon Birnie, Ellen Black, Lydia Carson, Emily Ewart, Rebecca Hicks, Katie Marshall, Tracy Sloane, Jamie Thompson and Caleb Wilson. We are thoroughly delighted for all of our pupils to receive such well deserved grades. Well done to all! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-level-results-updated%2F&t=A%20Level%20results%20updated) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20Level%20results%20updated&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-level-results-updated%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Featured, General News, Sixth Form --- ### [Prefects 2020-21](https://www.royaldungannon.com/prefects-2020-21/) **Published:** September 9, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![1snrIMG_3258edit](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/1snrIMG_3258edit-scaled.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "1snrIMG_3258edit") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/prefects-2020-21/1snrimg_3258edit/) [ ![2preIMG_3265edit](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2preIMG_3265edit-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "2preIMG_3265edit") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/prefects-2020-21/2preimg_3265edit/) [ ![3preIMG_3268edit](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/3preIMG_3268edit-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "3preIMG_3268edit") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/prefects-2020-21/3preimg_3268edit/) [ ![4preIMG_3273edit](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/4preIMG_3273edit-scaled.jpg?w=1076&h=717&ssl=1 "4preIMG_3273edit") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/prefects-2020-21/4preimg_3273edit/) Congratulations to our Year 14 pupils who have been voted as Senior Prefects for 2020-21. Our Head Girl is Lydia Carson and Head Boy is Jamie Thompson. Our Deputy Head Girls are Grace Ferguson and Mia McCammon and our Deputy Head Boys are Adam McNally and Caleb Wilson. Our congratulations also go to Jon Birnie, Zara Boyd, Hollie Corr, Emily Ewart, Sarah Frizelle, Ellie Greenaway, Ellen Hamilton, Tori Hampton, Alice Hayes, Patrick Hazelton, Katie Hudson, Ben Kelly, Robin Kirk, Adam Marshall, Holly McAree, Lucy McConnell, Zara McDermott, Jordan Moore, Grace Morrow, Joshua Pinkerton, Sarah Shrestha, Hannah Sloss, Katelin Spratt and Zoe Talbot, who were voted as Prefects for 2020-21. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fprefects-2020-21%2F&t=Prefects%202020-21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Prefects%202020-21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fprefects-2020-21%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Featured, General News, Sixth Form --- ### [Senior Prefects 2020-21](https://www.royaldungannon.com/senior-prefects-2020-21/) **Published:** September 7, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to the following pupils who have been voted as Senior Prefects for 2020/21. **Content:** Congratulations to the following pupils who have been voted as Senior Prefects for 2020-21. Our Head Girl is Lydia Carson and Head Boy is Jamie Thompson. Our Deputy Head Girls are Grace Ferguson and Mia McCammon and our Deputy Head Boys are Adam McNally and Caleb Wilson. Our congratulations also go to the following pupils, voted as Prefects for 2020-21: Jon Birnie, Zara Boyd, Hollie Corr, Emily Ewart, Sarah Frizelle, Ellie Greenaway, Ellen Hamilton, Tori Hampton, Alice Hayes, Patrick Hazelton, Katie Hudson, Ben Kelly, Robin Kirk, Adam Marshall, Holly McAree, Lucy McConnell, Zara McDermott, Jordan Moore, Grace Morrow, Joshua Pinkerton, Sarah Shrestha, Hannah Sloss, Katelin Spratt and Zoe Talbot. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsenior-prefects-2020-21%2F&t=Senior%20Prefects%202020-21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Senior%20Prefects%202020-21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsenior-prefects-2020-21%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News, Sixth Form --- ### [Superb results for GCSE pupils](https://www.royaldungannon.com/superb-results-for-gcse-pupils/) **Published:** August 21, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Commenting on the award of GCSE results, RSD Headmaster, Dr David Burnett, praised the school’s Year 11 and 12 pupils for their hard work and dedication. **Content:** [ ![IMG_3180](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_3180-scaled.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "IMG_3180") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/superb-results-for-gcse-pupils/img_3180/) [ ![IMG_3182](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_3182-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_3182") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/superb-results-for-gcse-pupils/img_3182/) [ ![IMG_3184](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_3184-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_3184") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/superb-results-for-gcse-pupils/img_3184/) [ ![IMG_3186](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_3186-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=177&ssl=1 "IMG_3186") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/superb-results-for-gcse-pupils/img_3186/) [ ![IMG_3188](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_3188-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=177&ssl=1 "IMG_3188") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/superb-results-for-gcse-pupils/img_3188/) [ ![IMG_3191](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_3191-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=177&ssl=1 "IMG_3191") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/superb-results-for-gcse-pupils/img_3191/) [ ![IMG_3195](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_3195-scaled.jpg?w=266&h=177&ssl=1 "IMG_3195") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/superb-results-for-gcse-pupils/img_3195/) Commenting on the award of GCSE results, RSD Headmaster, Dr David Burnett, praised the school’s Year 11 and 12 pupils for their hard work and dedication. He explained that this year’s exams process has been, “A process like no other. Our GCSE pupils this year were making excellent progress and we had really high hopes for them; and then Covid-19 and lockdown hit us all.” “Not doing exams was a bittersweet experience for pupils, with the elation of not having to do the usual hard work for revision and the exam hall alongside that nervous feeling of not being able to control your own destiny. The last minute switch from awarding the exam board’s computer-calculated grades to the grades awarded by the school alleviated some of that nervousness for many pupils. RSD teachers know their pupils really well and they spent a great deal of time looking at each pupil’s data and performance trajectory. The pupils’ hard work and dedication made the grading task more manageable for their teachers. They earned their grades fair and square through their own commitment and ability and they deserve all our congratulations. I also want to thank our parents, for the support they have given to their children and our staff throughout the GCSE years, and our staff, for their professionalism and expertise throughout the whole process.” The Year 12 pupils who were awarded top GCSE grades included: Thirteen pupils were awarded 10 A\*/A grades. Catherine McCammon was awarded 10 A\* grades and Chloe McCaughey was awarded 9 A\* grades plus 1 A grade. Matthew Hall and Emma Henry were each awarded 8 A\* grades plus 2 A grades. Caitlyn MacGregor and Jessica McClung were awarded 7 A\* grades plus 3 A grades, and Katie Frew and Benjamin Neill were awarded 6 A\* grades plus 4 A grades. Sarah Graham and Jamie McAteer were awarded 5 A\* and 5 A grades; and Lucy Burns, Katie Chambers and Luci Wallace all were awarded 3 A\* grades plus 7 A grades. Eight pupils were awarded A\*/A grades in at least 9 subjects. Bethany Benson and Ellie Willis were awarded 7 A\* and 2 A grades, and Rebecca Liggett and Hollie Magowan both were awarded 4 A\* and 5 A grades. Niall Keys and Emma Wyatt were awarded 3 A\* and 6 A grades, Lara Robinson was awarded 2 A\* grades and 7 A grade and Molly Wilson was awarded 1 A\* and 8 A grades. Eleven pupils were awarded at least 8 A\*/A grades in their total returns: Dylan McMullan (including 7 A\* grades); Peter Chan; Jim Lam; Oluwaseun Alabi; Adam Curran; Marie Li; Matthew McNeill; Abigail Patterson; Chloe Brodison-McMinn; Ellie Robinson; and Timothy Ryan. A further 10 pupils were awarded at least 7 A\*/A grades in their totals: Nathan Reid; Tommy Hajdu; Jayne Liggett; Samuel McIlroy; Ethan Curry; Erin Greaves; Ivan Leung; Ben Connelly; Abbie Graham; and Daniel Irwin. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuperb-results-for-gcse-pupils%2F&t=Superb%20results%20for%20GCSE%20pupils) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Superb%20results%20for%20GCSE%20pupils&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuperb-results-for-gcse-pupils%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Featured, General News, Key Stage 4, Year 12 --- ### [Join Sixth Form at RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/join-sixth-form-at-rsd-2/) **Published:** August 18, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** The Royal School Dungannon invites applications from Year 12 pupils who will receive their GCSE results on Thursday to join the school’s Sixth Form. Please see details above and further information about the school is available at [www.royaldungannon.com.](http://www.royaldungannon.com./) We look forward to hearing from you. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjoin-sixth-form-at-rsd-2%2F&t=Join%20Sixth%20Form%20at%20RSD) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Join%20Sixth%20Form%20at%20RSD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjoin-sixth-form-at-rsd-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sixth Form --- ### [Christmas Dinner & Festive Fun 2018](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-festive-fun-2018/) **Published:** December 13, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Our annual Christmas Dinner at RSD. **Content:** ![IMG_2017](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_2017.jpg?w=437&h=291&ssl=1 "IMG_2017") ![IMG_2014-e1544716141373-683x1024](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_2014-e1544716141373-683x1024.jpg?w=194&h=291&ssl=1 "IMG_2014-e1544716141373-683x1024") ![IMG_2013](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_2013.jpg?w=437&h=291&ssl=1 "IMG_2013") ![IMG_2011](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_2011.jpg?w=369&h=246&ssl=1 "IMG_2011") ![IMG_2035](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_2035.jpg?w=369&h=246&ssl=1 "IMG_2035") ![IMG_2005-e1544716173607-683x1024](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_2005-e1544716173607-683x1024.jpg?w=330&h=496&ssl=1 "IMG_2005-e1544716173607-683x1024") ![IMG_2006](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_2006.jpg?w=369&h=246&ssl=1 "IMG_2006") ![IMG_2009](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_2009.jpg?w=369&h=246&ssl=1 "IMG_2009") ![IMG_2010](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_2010.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "IMG_2010") ![IMG_2034](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_2034.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_2034") ![IMG_2033](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_2033.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_2033") ![IMG_2032](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_2032.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_2032") ![IMG_2031](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_2031.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_2031") ![IMG_2030](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_2030.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "IMG_2030") ![IMG_2021](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_2021.jpg?w=437&h=291&ssl=1 "IMG_2021") ![IMG_2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_2022.jpg?w=437&h=291&ssl=1 "IMG_2022") ![IMG_2026-e1544716099571-683x1024](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_2026-e1544716099571-683x1024.jpg?w=194&h=291&ssl=1 "IMG_2026-e1544716099571-683x1024") ![IMG_2028](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_2028.jpg?w=309&h=206&ssl=1 "IMG_2028") ![IMG_2025-e1544716215833-683x1024](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_2025-e1544716215833-683x1024.jpg?w=137&h=206&ssl=1 "IMG_2025-e1544716215833-683x1024") ![IMG_2018](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_2018.jpg?w=309&h=206&ssl=1 "IMG_2018") ![IMG_2019](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_2019.jpg?w=309&h=206&ssl=1 "IMG_2019") Today was our annual Christmas Dinner at RSD, with many students and staff dressing up in keeping with the festive spirit. A great afternoon of fun was had by all! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-dinner-festive-fun-2018%2F&t=Christmas%20Dinner%20%26%20Festive%20Fun%202018) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Christmas%20Dinner%20%26%20Festive%20Fun%202018&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-dinner-festive-fun-2018%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [Year 14 Leavers' Final Assembly 2020](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-14-leavers-final-assembly-2020/) **Published:** June 30, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Mr Watterson, Head of Year 14 for the class of 2013-2020, presents our Royal School Dungannon Virtual Leavers' Assembly on Tuesday 30th June 2020. **Content:** Mr Watterson, Head of Year 14 for the class of 2013-2020, presents our Royal School Dungannon Virtual Leavers’ Assembly on Tuesday 30th June 2020. <https://youtu.be/Zuue8UtsP4I> - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-14-leavers-final-assembly-2020%2F&t=Year%2014%20Leavers%E2%80%99%20Final%20Assembly%202020) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2014%20Leavers%E2%80%99%20Final%20Assembly%202020&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-14-leavers-final-assembly-2020%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [RSD Senior Prefects 2020](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-senior-prefects-2020/) **Published:** June 30, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Final thoughts on 2020 from our outgoing Head Girl & Head Boy at The Royal School Dungannon. **Content:** ‘Final Thoughts on 2020’ from our outgoing Head Girl & Head Boy at The Royal School Dungannon. <https://youtu.be/EDSbTTbo9aw> - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-senior-prefects-2020%2F&t=RSD%20Senior%20Prefects%202020) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Senior%20Prefects%202020&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-senior-prefects-2020%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [RSD Awards and Honours, June 2020](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-awards-and-honours-june-2020/) **Published:** June 30, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Awards and Honours Assembly, June 2020. **Content:** Awards and Honours Assembly, June 2020. <https://youtu.be/bU2OG1zE4Eg> - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-awards-and-honours-june-2020%2F&t=RSD%20Awards%20and%20Honours%2C%20June%202020) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Awards%20and%20Honours%2C%20June%202020&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-awards-and-honours-june-2020%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Rainbow Run, Walk or Cycle Prize Winners](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rainbow-run-walk-or-cycle-prize-winners/) **Published:** June 25, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** On Wednesday 17th May pupils were invited to compete in our RSD “Rainbow Run, Walk or Cycle” event. Pupils were encouraged to ‘Take 5’, enjoy their ‘day off’ Google Classroom and get out for some fresh air and exercise. Photographs were uploaded to chart everyones efforts and many also kindly donated to the South Tyrone Hospital Comfort Fund via ‘RSD Rainbow Record Breakers’ GoFundMe page. We are delighted with our current total of £3825! Our PFTA very kindly offered prizes for the event and presented them as follows: “We were absolutely delighted to present the prizes to the following people. It was a difficult decision as we were so impressed by the effort of the pupils, and of course the teachers, and we were so pleased to see that even the Headmaster’s dog entered into the spirit of the competition! The prize winners are as follows: ‘Best Outfit’ awarded to Ellie McFarland (Year 8) ‘Most Colourful Animal Companion’ awarded to Nicole Thompson (Year 8) ‘Funniest Photograph’ awarded to Zachary Rooney (Year 9) ‘Rainbow Family’ awarded to Grace Conway (Year 10) and Hannah Conway (Year 8) with a special mention to Mr and Mrs Chambers and family who were wearing every colour and every shade of the rainbow! ‘Longest Distance’ (with photographic evidence needed) awarded to Alfie Lewis (Year 11) with 32.31km for his cycle. Special mention for the longest run/ walk goes to Chloe Acheson (Year 11) with 21.01km and Stephen Wylie (Year 8) who climbed Slieve Donard in three hours and fifty minutes. Prizes will be posted out to the worthy winners.” Well done to everyone who took part and embraced the spirit of the competition! [ ![Ellie McFarland2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Ellie-McFarland2.jpg?w=361&h=352&ssl=1 "Ellie McFarland2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rainbow-run-walk-or-cycle-prize-winners/ellie-mcfarland2/) [ ![Nicole Thompson](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Nicole-Thompson.jpg?w=255&h=352&ssl=1 "Nicole Thompson") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rainbow-run-walk-or-cycle-prize-winners/nicole-thompson/) [ ![Y9 Zachary Rooney2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Y9-Zachary-Rooney2.jpg?w=452&h=352&ssl=1 "Y9 Zachary Rooney2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rainbow-run-walk-or-cycle-prize-winners/y9-zachary-rooney2/) [ ![Conway family text](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Conway-family-text.jpg?w=591&h=449&ssl=1 "Conway family text") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rainbow-run-walk-or-cycle-prize-winners/conway-family-text/) [ ![Chambers family](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Chambers-family.jpg?w=591&h=443&ssl=1 "Chambers family") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rainbow-run-walk-or-cycle-prize-winners/chambers-family/) [ ![.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/unnamed-file.jpg?w=481&h=896&ssl=1 ".jpg") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rainbow-run-walk-or-cycle-prize-winners/jpg/) [ ![Chloe Acheson Year 11](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Chloe-Acheson-Year-11.png?w=732&h=454&ssl=1 "Chloe Acheson Year 11") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rainbow-run-walk-or-cycle-prize-winners/chloe-acheson-year-11/) [ ![Y8 Stephen Wylie](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Y8-Stephen-Wylie.jpg?w=340&h=454&ssl=1 "Y8 Stephen Wylie") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rainbow-run-walk-or-cycle-prize-winners/y8-stephen-wylie/) - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frainbow-run-walk-or-cycle-prize-winners%2F&t=Rainbow%20Run%2C%20Walk%20or%20Cycle%20Prize%20Winners) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Rainbow%20Run%2C%20Walk%20or%20Cycle%20Prize%20Winners&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frainbow-run-walk-or-cycle-prize-winners%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, Events, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form **Tags:** PFTA --- ### [RSD Rainbow Run, Walk or Cycle](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-rainbow-run-walk-or-cycle/) **Published:** June 17, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Today would have been the date of our annual Sponsored Walk event in Dungannon Park, so instead we are celebrating it together with a whole school Rainbow Record Breakers event: "Rainbow Run Walk or Cycle". **Content:** Today would have been the date of our annual Sponsored Walk event in Dungannon Park, so instead we are celebrating it together with a whole school Rainbow Record Breakers event: “Rainbow Run Walk or Cycle”. Today there will be NO Google Classroom! As you know, staff sang (or screeched… !) their way through our ‘We’ll Be There for You’ Friends parody a month or so ago and to date have raised £2940 for South Tyrone Hospital Comfort Fund. This is absolutely fantastic and a huge thank you goes to all who have donated and helped in any way with this. The second part of the fundraising effort now is over to you guys! Instead of our sponsored walk we have set up a virtual ‘Rainbow run, walk or cycle’ today (to tie in with our RSD Rainbow Record Breaker Go Fund Me page). There are two important things you need to know about this. 1\. As mentioned there will be NO GOOGLE CLASSROOM on Wednesday 17th June. 2\. To take part in the virtual run, walk or cycle we are encouraging you to: (a) go outside on your GC free day and run, walk or cycle by yourself or with your family (wearing something brightly coloured to link in with our ‘rainbow’ theme) (b) take a picture of yourself (and family) while you are out (c) post your picture in the assignment created in your PASTORAL GOOGLE CLASSROOM (these will then be shared on Social Media (d) make a donation to the ‘RSD Rainbow Record Breaker’ Go Fund Me campaign https://www.gofundme.com/f/rsd-rainbow-record-breakers (if you have already donated please definitely do not feel pressure to donate again!) We are hopeful that we can all catch some good weather today (and if it’s not I’m sure we could still get out at some stage and enjoy). We would really like you to take a midweek break and get your head cleared from school work and enjoy your family and surroundings. It is always important to remember the ‘Take 5’ message: Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning and Give. By having this day we are doing a little bit of all these things for ourselves. We really hope you enjoy your ‘day off’ and benefit from it. Happy ‘Rainbow run, walk or cycle’ fundraising! Our PFTA are kindly planning to award prizes for the best-dressed etc so it would be fantastic to have everyone getting involved- we always see such great ideas from our pupils! There will be five £20 ‘One 4 All’ vouchers up for grabs. In order to be in with a chance you need to post your photos in the pastoral class ‘assignment’. This will then be judged. The categories are as follows: 1\. Best Outfit – the more colourful the better. 2\. Funniest Photograph 3\. Most colourfully dressed animal companion 4\. Rainbow Family – the family who have made the most effort in ensuring all the colours of the rainbow are represented. 5\. Longest distance walked, ran or cycled – photographic evidence required Go for it… enjoy a nice activity towards the end of term! Have a lovely day everyone. [ ![Y8 Toby McClean Social Media Template1merge](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Y8-Toby-McClean-Social-Media-Template1merge.jpg?w=717&h=519&ssl=1 "Y8 Toby McClean Social Media Template1merge") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-rainbow-run-walk-or-cycle/y8-toby-mcclean-social-media-template1merge/) [ ![Y8 Ryan Johsnton Social Media Template1merge](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Y8-Ryan-Johsnton-Social-Media-Template1merge.jpg?w=355&h=258&ssl=1 "Y8 Ryan Johsnton Social Media Template1merge") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-rainbow-run-walk-or-cycle/y8-ryan-johsnton-social-media-template1merge/) [ ![Y8 Philip Glasgow Social Media Template1merge](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Y8-Philip-Glasgow-Social-Media-Template1merge.jpg?w=355&h=257&ssl=1 "Y8 Philip Glasgow Social Media Template1merge") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-rainbow-run-walk-or-cycle/y8-philip-glasgow-social-media-template1merge/) [ ![Y8 Lucy Ferguson 2Social Media Template1merge](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Y8-Lucy-Ferguson-2Social-Media-Template1merge.jpg?w=1076&h=779&ssl=1 "Y8 Lucy Ferguson 2Social Media Template1merge") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-rainbow-run-walk-or-cycle/y8-lucy-ferguson-2social-media-template1merge/) - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-rainbow-run-walk-or-cycle%2F&t=RSD%20Rainbow%20Run%2C%20Walk%20or%20Cycle) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Rainbow%20Run%2C%20Walk%20or%20Cycle&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-rainbow-run-walk-or-cycle%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, Events, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [Past pupil Allen Clarke appointed Head Coach of Dallas Jackals](https://www.royaldungannon.com/past-pupil-allen-clarke-appointed-head-coach-of-dallas-jackals/) **Published:** June 17, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** We are always so keen to hear about how our former pupils are progressing, so it was great to learn of Allen Clarke's appointment as Head Coach of the Dallas Jackals rugby team in USA. **Content:** We are always so keen to hear about how our former pupils are progressing, so it was great to learn of Allen Clarke’s appointment as Head Coach of the Dallas Jackals rugby team in USA. Allen’s love of rugby was nurtured at RSD in the 1980’s. “Growing up in Dungannon, Ireland, Clarke was first introduced to the game at the age of eleven at Royal School Dungannon. Seven years later, he gained his first International honors for Ireland U18s, and then represented Ireland U21s two years later. Focusing on his rugby career after college, Clarke played for Northampton Saints in England and Ulster, his home province. During this time, he earned his first senior International cap in 1995.” <https://www.dallasjackals.com/news/head-coach-announced-for-inaugural-season/> > [Head Coach Announced for Inaugural Season](https://www.dallasjackals.com/news/head-coach-announced-for-inaugural-season/) - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpast-pupil-allen-clarke-appointed-head-coach-of-dallas-jackals%2F&t=Past%20pupil%20Allen%20Clarke%20appointed%20Head%20Coach%20of%20Dallas%20Jackals) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Past%20pupil%20Allen%20Clarke%20appointed%20Head%20Coach%20of%20Dallas%20Jackals&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpast-pupil-allen-clarke-appointed-head-coach-of-dallas-jackals%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [We'll Be There for You on YouTube!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/well-be-there-for-you-on-youtube/) **Published:** May 7, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** Twenty-six of our RSD staff came together in a ‘socially-distant’ manner (!!) to share a bit of fun and create a parody of the American Friends tv theme “I’ll Be There for You”. RSD staff proudly present… “We’ll Be There for You!” <https://youtu.be/dBrh1juWkQA> Premiering today on YouTube, we wanted to remind our pupils that although we may not be visible in a traditional classroom environment at the moment, we really are ‘there for you’! We hope to bring a smile to many faces at this difficult time and as a bonus, we also decided to set up RSD Rainbow Record Breakers to fundraise for the local Dungannnon ‘South Tyrone Hospital Comforts fund’ (STH Comforts <https://sthcomforts.com/>). Donations can be made, if desired, to STH Comforts at their Go Fund Me page <https://gf.me/u/x8kbs7>. Keep an eye out over the next few weeks for more RSD Rainbow Record Breaker events. Our sincere thanks go to all staff involved in the production, it really was a team effort and such great fun! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwell-be-there-for-you-on-youtube%2F&t=We%E2%80%99ll%20Be%20There%20for%20You%20on%20YouTube%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=We%E2%80%99ll%20Be%20There%20for%20You%20on%20YouTube%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwell-be-there-for-you-on-youtube%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, Featured, General News --- ### [Northern Ireland School Business Challenge](https://www.royaldungannon.com/northern-ireland-school-business-challenge/) **Published:** February 17, 2020 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** [ ![Image](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Image-scaled.jpeg?w=507&h=676&ssl=1 "Image") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/northern-ireland-school-business-challenge/image-13/) [ ![Image2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Image2-scaled.jpeg?w=565&h=676&ssl=1 "Image2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/northern-ireland-school-business-challenge/image2-3/) [ ![Image3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Image3-scaled.jpeg?w=231&h=244&ssl=1 "Image3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/northern-ireland-school-business-challenge/image3-3/) [ ![Image4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Image4-scaled.jpeg?w=325&h=244&ssl=1 "Image4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/northern-ireland-school-business-challenge/image4-3/) [ ![Image5](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Image5-scaled.jpeg?w=183&h=244&ssl=1 "Image5") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/northern-ireland-school-business-challenge/image5-3/) [ ![IMG_4072](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_4072-scaled.jpg?w=325&h=244&ssl=1 "IMG_4072") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/northern-ireland-school-business-challenge/img_4072/) Yesterday two teams of Year 13 Business Studies pupils travelled to Belfast to compete in the Northern Ireland School Business Challenge. The pupils had to deliver a 30 minute presentation to a panel of 3 judges based on the Henderson group. Both teams delivered excellent presentations but were unfortunate not to win. Pupils got to enhance key skills of problem solving and working with others. The pupils pictured (Katie Marshall, Eri Alabi, Sarah Frizelle and Jessica Jardine) made goose masks to publicise the Henderson Group ‘Gander’ app. The team of boys consisted of Timothy Davidson, Calum Dunne, Tom Patterson, Adam McNally and James Lamb. Feedback from the judges was very positive. One of the judges from BDO, who watched the girls group, approached Miss Boyd and emphasised how impressed she was by the girls group. She commented on how lovely it was to see the girls working together and supporting each other during the presentation. This feedback reflects the positive ethos and working relationships developed amongst pupils here in RSD. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnorthern-ireland-school-business-challenge%2F&t=Northern%20Ireland%20School%20Business%20Challenge) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Northern%20Ireland%20School%20Business%20Challenge&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnorthern-ireland-school-business-challenge%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Business Studies, Key Stage 4 --- ### [RSD pupils complete 650 hours of DofE volunteering](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-pupils-complete-650-hours-of-dofe-volunteering/) **Published:** June 4, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** We were delighted to receive a certificate recently from the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, as an acknowledgement of our pupils volunteering in the local community. These pupils completed 650 hours of volunteering services that DofE recognised the value of, at £2827.50 **Content:** We were delighted to receive a certificate recently from the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, as an acknowledgement of our pupils volunteering in the local community. These pupils completed 650 hours of volunteering that DofE recognised the value of, at £2827.50 We are thoroughly delighted with their achievements and have asked Mrs Hampton to explain more about how volunteering works as part of the DofE award, in RSD. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/RSD-DofE-vol-certificate-706x1024.jpg) **Volunteering as part of the DofE award** “Volunteering gives young people the chance to make a difference to people’s lives and use the skills and experience to help our local community. The pupils can use this opportunity to become involved in a project or with an organisation that they care about and as such the opportunities are wide and varied. DofE gives programme ideas for the volunteering section under five headings and we are proud to say that we have pupils taking part in most of the areas listed. The five areas are as follows with examples of pupils taking part: 1. *Helping people such as children, older people of those with special needs.* Thomas Burns completed Youth Work for St Anne’s Church. Jim Lam volunteered at Dungannon Youth Club. 2. *Community Action and Raising awareness such as drug awareness, road safety or change makers.* 3. *Coaching, Teaching and Leadership such as Girls and Boys Brigade, Scouts or St John’s Ambulance or coaching rugby, hockey and badminton.* This is the area that most of our volunteering falls into, with so many youth organisations linked to local churches and with opportunities to help in coaching, both within and outside school. Examples include Anna Gamble – BB, Ellen Kirkland – Sunday school teaching, Abbie Graham – Girls Friendly Society, Matthew McNeil – Beavers, Matthew Hall – Scouts, Joanne Shaw – Year 8 Hockey at RSD and Jordan Tait – football coaching at Annagh Football Club, Armagh. 4. *Working with the environment or animals.* Logan McIlravie volunteers at Wildlife Trust to protect abandoned huskies. 5. *Helping a charity or community organisation.* Cherith Robinson and Marie Li both volunteered at the Marie Currie Cancer shop in Dungannon town. This year alone our pupils have completed over 650 hours of volunteering, helping them complete both Gold and Silver Awards. Our pupils are involved in a variety of exciting work right across the Dungannon area and beyond. We are very proud of their amazing contribution to the local community and we know that in giving up their time and skills, these young people also improve their own mental and physical wellbeing. These pupils are all making an incredible difference in our community and we are immensely proud of them. Well done.” RLH - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-pupils-complete-650-hours-of-dofe-volunteering%2F&t=RSD%20pupils%20complete%20650%20hours%20of%20DofE%20volunteering) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20pupils%20complete%20650%20hours%20of%20DofE%20volunteering&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-pupils-complete-650-hours-of-dofe-volunteering%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Community, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form **Tags:** DofE --- ### [Former Dilworth Principal receives a 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours Award](https://www.royaldungannon.com/former-dilworth-principal-receives-a-2020-queens-birthday-honours-award/) **Published:** June 4, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Former Dilworth Principal, Donald MacLean received a community service award this week as part of the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours and was awarded a Member of the NZ Order of Merit. **Content:** “Former Dilworth Principal, Donald MacLean received a community service award this week as part of the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours and was awarded a Member of the NZ Order of Merit. Donald who retired from his role as Principal at Dilworth in 2018, had served the school for over 20 years and spent over 40 years in the teaching profession. On behalf of the Dilworth community, Trust Board Chairman, Aaron Snodgrass congratulates Donald and is pleased he has been recognised for his incredible achievements both at the school, and his support for Old Boys, Independent schools and beyond. “During Donald’s tenure at Dilworth, Donald constantly encouraged the boys to be all-rounders and to excel in all aspects of school life, whatever their strengths. The impact of the improvements in pastoral care and the spiritual life under Donald’s leadership were significant,” says Snodgrass. Born and educated in Scotland, Donald moved to New Zealand to live and work. When he joined Dilworth in 1997, the school operated on two campuses in Remuera and Epsom. A highlight of Donald’s tenure at Dilworth was the opening of the Rural Campus at Mangatawhiri in 2012. Donald was the initial inspiration behind the concept of this unique outdoor education centre, which offers boys an extraordinary opportunity they couldn’t get elsewhere in New Zealand.” Everyone at RSD would like to pass on our congratulations to Donald MacLean for this significant achievement and his outstanding commitment, dedication and service to Dilworth School. <https://www.dilworth.school.nz/news/latest-news/former-dilworth-principal-receives-2020-queens-birthday-honours-award> - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fformer-dilworth-principal-receives-a-2020-queens-birthday-honours-award%2F&t=Former%20Dilworth%20Principal%20receives%20a%202020%20Queen%E2%80%99s%20Birthday%20Honours%20Award) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Former%20Dilworth%20Principal%20receives%20a%202020%20Queen%E2%80%99s%20Birthday%20Honours%20Award&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fformer-dilworth-principal-receives-a-2020-queens-birthday-honours-award%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [DENI Safer Schools App launch](https://www.royaldungannon.com/deni-safer-schools-app-launch/) **Published:** May 15, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** We are delighted to share the news that DENI Safer Schools App is now available to download, following the instructions on the images attached. Also check out www.oursaferschools.co.uk/home-learning-hub **Content:** We are delighted to share the news that DENI Safer Schools App is now available to download, following the instructions on the images attached. Also check out [www.oursaferschools.co.uk/home-learning-hub](http://www.oursaferschools.co.uk/home-learning-hub) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_2085.jpg) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_2086.jpg) - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdeni-safer-schools-app-launch%2F&t=DENI%20Safer%20Schools%20App%20launch) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=DENI%20Safer%20Schools%20App%20launch&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdeni-safer-schools-app-launch%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, General News --- ### [RSD Year 8 Admissions – Temporary Variation for September 2020](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-year-8-admissions-temporary-variation-for-september-2020/) **Published:** May 4, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** Dear Parents/Guardians, You may recall that we have applied to the Department of Education to increase our number of Year 8 places from 93 to 100 places in two different ways. First, for a permanent change through a Development Proposal (not yet decided) and for a temporary change for 2020 and 2021 through the Additional Places scheme, which was unfortunately not accepted. A third mechanism for increasing admissions numbers is Temporary Variation. This is a process which applies only for one year and is decided by the Department of Education on a case-by-case basis. We have received a large number of applications for both boarding and day places and, as a result, we applied through the Temporary Variation scheme for 7 additional places. I am delighted to say that we have been notified that our application has been accepted and we will be allowed to admit 100 pupils into Year 8 in September 2020. All P7 families will receive notification of their school placement by letter from their post-primary school on Saturday 30th May 2020. Dr D Burnett Headmaster - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-year-8-admissions-temporary-variation-for-september-2020%2F&t=RSD%20Year%208%20Admissions%20%E2%80%93%20Temporary%20Variation%20for%20September%202020) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Year%208%20Admissions%20%E2%80%93%20Temporary%20Variation%20for%20September%202020&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-year-8-admissions-temporary-variation-for-september-2020%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Stranmillis University College research](https://www.royaldungannon.com/stranmillis-university-college-research/) **Published:** April 30, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** We received the following email on behalf of Stranmillis University College and wanted to give anyone who wishes the opportunity to respond to their research.  **Content:** We received the following email on behalf of Stranmillis University College and wanted to give anyone who wishes the opportunity to respond to their research. “Dear Principal, We are a research team from the Centre for Research in Educational Underachievement at Stranmillis University College, Belfast and we are keen to gain an insight into parents’ and their children’s experiences of home-schooling as a result of the current COVID-19 restrictions. All parents/carers whose children are normally in pre-school, primary, post-primary and/or special are eligible to complete this survey and to enable us to capture their views, we would be most grateful if you could forward the link to your parents via email or whatever way you normally connect with them. [**https://bit.ly/3bIouaJ**](http://mstat072.co.uk/service.php?s=click&mm=2CHO0280008900071874500904006441000076500000786077e&lid=18254) We anticipate that the survey findings will provide important insights into the home-schooling experience from pre-school to post-primary throughout Northern Ireland and the data gathered will help inform the ongoing work of the Department of Education, the Education Authority, schools and voluntary sector organisations who are already working to support parents/carers in their home-schooling efforts. The survey will be live from Wednesday 29th April to noon on Friday 8th May. If you want more information about the survey please visit the webpage: **[https://www.stran.ac.uk/home-schooling-in-the-covid-19-crisis-survey-launched/](http://mstat072.co.uk/service.php?s=click&mm=2CHO0280008900071874500904006441000076500000786077e&lid=18255)** Thanking you in anticipation, Dr Glenda Walsh, Dr Noel Purdy, Dr Jonathan Harris and Dr Jill Dunn **<research@stran.ac.uk>** - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstranmillis-university-college-research%2F&t=Stranmillis%20University%20College%20research) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Stranmillis%20University%20College%20research&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstranmillis-university-college-research%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [AQE Registration update](https://www.royaldungannon.com/aqe-registration-update/) **Published:** April 28, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:**  Registration Update – Registration Delayed Until Thursday 14th May 2020 **Content:** **Registration Update – Registration Delayed Until Thursday 14th May 2020** In the continuing uncertainty caused by Covid-19, AQE is endeavouring to provide clarity to P6 pupils and parents about the arrangements for the tests which are scheduled to take place during the next academic year. AQE’s first priority in planning for the assessments is the health and wellbeing of the pupils and staff involved. Registration for parents of P6 children who will sit the AQE assessments in the Autumn was due to open on Wednesday 29th April 2020. We continue to have discussions with key stakeholders to ensure that the best possible provision is made for applicants and, to facilitate these discussions, **registration will now open on Thursday 14th May.** Due to the circumstances caused by lockdown, AQE is moving to an online application process this year. It is hoped that the process will simplify the application procedure and will enable parents to upload electronic photographs, scanned birth certificates and pay online. **Detailed information can be found on the Registration Section of this website, [here](https://aqe.org.uk/registration-2020/).** The online form will go live on the date registration opens. When the lockdown restrictions are eased and the AQE office reopens, a printable version of the form will be available to complete and send by post. Schools, parents and pupils should continue to prepare for the assessments in the home environment. Please keep checking the website for updates which will also be sent to Primary Schools. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Faqe-registration-update%2F&t=AQE%20Registration%20update) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=AQE%20Registration%20update&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Faqe-registration-update%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Ulster University School of Education research](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-university-school-of-education-research/) **Published:** April 24, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** We received the following email yesterday on behalf of the University of Ulster and wanted to give anyone who wishes the opportunity to respond to their research. This email has also been forwarded to parents registered email accounts.  **Content:** We received the following email yesterday on behalf of the University of Ulster and wanted to give anyone who wishes the opportunity to respond to their research. This email has also been forwarded to parents registered email accounts. “Dear Principal, We are a research team based in the UNESCO Centre, School of Education, Ulster University and we would like to find out more about parents’ perspectives and experiences of supporting their child’s learning at home during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The ongoing lockdown in response to COVID-19 has affected all of our lives in many different ways. A key change has been within education, where principals and teachers have devoted significant time and effort to ensure children can continue to receive their education at home. The researchers are keen to gather information directly from parents and we would be grateful if you would share the link to the survey via whatever means you are using to connect with parents at this time e.g. email, letter, your school’s social media page: <https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/postprimaryparentsNI> It is hoped that the data provided by parents will yield valuable insight into these unique circumstances and, in doing so, will provide the basis for further research as management of the pandemic unfolds in the weeks and months ahead. The survey will be live for parents to complete from 23 April to 15 May. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Dr Stephen Roulston School of Education Ulster University Cromore Road Coleraine <s.roulston@ulster.ac.uk> - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-university-school-of-education-research%2F&t=Ulster%20University%20School%20of%20Education%20research) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ulster%20University%20School%20of%20Education%20research&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-university-school-of-education-research%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Information for P6 pupils due to sit the CEA in November 2020](https://www.royaldungannon.com/information-for-p6-pupils-due-to-sit-the-cea-in-november-2020/) **Published:** April 23, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** The AQE Website www.aqe.org.uk has been updated to include the following information which parents and guardians of current Primary 6 pupils may find useful. **Content:** ***Information for P6 pupils due to sit the CEA in November 2020*** The AQE Website [www.aqe.org.uk](http://www.aqe.org.uk/) has been updated to include the following information which parents and guardians of current Primary 6 pupils may find useful. **“AQE Registration Update** This is a very uncertain time for everyone involved in education, not least for parents and pupils. AQE is endeavouring to provide clarity to P6 pupils and parents about the arrangements for the tests which are scheduled to take place during the next academic year. Registration is due to open on Wednesday 29th April 2020 for applications from parents of P6 children who will sit the AQE assessments in the Autumn. AQE Limited is having ongoing discussions with key stakeholders to ensure that the best possible provision is made for applicants and, for this reason, ***the date of registration may be delayed.*** ***Due to the circumstances caused by the continuing disruption of lockdown, AQE is moving completely to an online application process this year. It is hoped that the process will simplify the application procedure and will enable parents to upload electronic photographs, scanned birth certificates and pay online.*** Schools, parents and pupils should continue to prepare for the assessments in the home environment. Please keep checking the website for updates which will also be sent to Primary Schools.” - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Finformation-for-p6-pupils-due-to-sit-the-cea-in-november-2020%2F&t=Information%20for%20P6%20pupils%20due%20to%20sit%20the%20CEA%20in%20November%202020) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Information%20for%20P6%20pupils%20due%20to%20sit%20the%20CEA%20in%20November%202020&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Finformation-for-p6-pupils-due-to-sit-the-cea-in-november-2020%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Dr Basil McNamee](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dr-basil-mcnamee/) **Published:** April 19, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Everyone associated with the Royal School Dungannon will be saddened to learn of the death of Dr Basil McNamee. Dr McNamee was a great friend of the school, serving on the Board of Governors between 1978 and 2001. **Content:** Everyone associated with the Royal School Dungannon will be saddened to learn of the death of Dr Basil McNamee. Dr McNamee was a great friend of the school, serving on the Board of Governors between 1978 and 2001. He was also a distinguished Chairman of the Board for three years between 1990 and 1993. A fine cricketer, Dr McNamee regularly turned out for the Leprechauns CC team against the RSD 1st XI and he played for Dungannon over 300 times, captaining the side on many occasions. His contribution to the game was acknowledged with his appointment as President of Cricket Ireland in 2010-11. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dr McNamee’s family and friends and especially his three sons, Peter, Andrew and Michael. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdr-basil-mcnamee%2F&t=Dr%20Basil%20McNamee) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Dr%20Basil%20McNamee&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdr-basil-mcnamee%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, General News --- ### [Eco Club Meetings with PLT and Biodiversity Team](https://www.royaldungannon.com/eco-club-meetings-with-plt-and-biodiversity-team/) **Published:** March 9, 2020 **Author:** Joshua Thompson **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_1553-300x225.jpg) On Wednesday 26th February, the Eco-Club had a meeting with the PLT (Pupil Leadership Team) to discuss many points for consideration, for the rest of the year. The meeting was chaired by our Head Girl, Ellen Kirkland and was well attended by over 30 pupils and staff. The group discussed many important issues such as litter. Many good suggestions were made. On Monday 2nd March, the Eco-Club also met with the Biodiversity Team, both teams will begin working together to plant trees and flowers around the school campus. Many other exciting projects are also in the pipeline for these groups. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Feco-club-meetings-with-plt-and-biodiversity-team%2F&t=Eco%20Club%20Meetings%20with%20PLT%20and%20Biodiversity%20Team) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Eco%20Club%20Meetings%20with%20PLT%20and%20Biodiversity%20Team&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Feco-club-meetings-with-plt-and-biodiversity-team%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [RSD Open Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-open-evening/) **Published:** February 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![DSC03860](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DSC03860-scaled.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "DSC03860") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-open-evening/dsc03860/) [ 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![DSC04027](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DSC04027-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "DSC04027") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-open-evening/dsc04027/) Last night Primary 6 pupils came along to our RSD annual Open Evening. Parents and pupils heard an introductory talk from Dr Burnett in the Assembly Hall, before tours commenced. Each group was guided around the school by a member of staff and prefects, to the different subject departments in order to get a true flavour of life here at RSD. A very enjoyable night was had by all! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-open-evening%2F&t=RSD%20Open%20Evening) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Open%20Evening&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-open-evening%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Safer Internet Day 2020](https://www.royaldungannon.com/safer-internet-day-2020/) **Published:** February 11, 2020 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** To celebrate Safer Internet Day the Safer School Team led main assembly this morning and created a video based on this year’s theme of ‘together for a better internet’. Pupils were encouraged to think of how they can make the internet a better place. The Safer School Team also led Year 8 Form Tutor periods, teaching junior pupils tips on how to stay safe online. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_6128-225x300.jpg)![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_6137-300x225.jpg) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_6136-300x225.jpg) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_6130-225x300.jpg) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsafer-internet-day-2020%2F&t=Safer%20Internet%20Day%202020) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Safer%20Internet%20Day%202020&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsafer-internet-day-2020%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Sixth Form **Tags:** Safer School --- ### [Young Enterprise team win highest sales award](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-team-win-highest-sales-award/) **Published:** February 11, 2020 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** Congratulations to our Year 13 pupils who competed in the Company Programme of Young Enterprise NI at Rushmere Shopping Centre last week. (Emily Adams, Timothy Davidson, Calum Dunne, Katie Hudson, Mia McCammon, Adam McNally and Tom Patterson,) **Content:** [ ![1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1-scaled.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-team-win-highest-sales-award/1-10/) [ ![3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/3-scaled.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-team-win-highest-sales-award/3-10/) [ ![4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/4-scaled.jpg?w=234&h=313&ssl=1 "4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-team-win-highest-sales-award/4-7/) [ ![5](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/5-scaled.jpg?w=386&h=515&ssl=1 "5") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-team-win-highest-sales-award/5-5/) [ ![8](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/8-scaled.jpg?w=686&h=515&ssl=1 "8") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-team-win-highest-sales-award/8-3/) Congratulations to our students who competed in the Company Programme of Young Enterprise NI at Rushmere Shopping Centre on Thursday 6th February. Mia McCammon, Timothy Davidson, Tom Patterson, Adam McNally, Calum Dunne, Emily Adams and Katie Hudson (all Year 13) have been involved in setting up their enterprise ‘Zhu Bamboo’, selling reusable bamboo cups, with the social aim of reducing single-use plastic waste. ‘Zhu Bamboo’ have worked hard in recent months and represented RSD at the Young Enterprise trade fair, displaying enthusiasm and maturity while selling to the general public and speaking to the judges (comprised of representatives from various businesses in NI). The group also gave a presentation to a panel of judges about their enterprise and learning experience to date. Zhu Bamboo were presented with a runner up award for the highest sales. This is a fantastic learning experience for these students, as they have gained numerous key employability skills including team working, communication and problem solving. Well done! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoung-enterprise-team-win-highest-sales-award%2F&t=Young%20Enterprise%20team%20win%20highest%20sales%20award) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Young%20Enterprise%20team%20win%20highest%20sales%20award&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoung-enterprise-team-win-highest-sales-award%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits **Tags:** Young Enterprise --- ### [Ellen receives Mid Ulster District Council award](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ellen-receives-mid-ulster-district-council-award/) **Published:** February 11, 2020 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Ellen Farquhar (Year 13) on receiving an award from Mid Ulster District Council "in recognition of her exceptional achievements" in GCSE Art and Design during the last academic year. **Content:** [ ![IMG_3013](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_3013-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "IMG_3013") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ellen-receives-mid-ulster-district-council-award/img_3013/) [ ![IMG_3012](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_3012-scaled.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "IMG_3012") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ellen-receives-mid-ulster-district-council-award/img_3012/) Congratulations to Ellen Farquhar (Year 13) on receiving an award on Thursday 30th January from Mid Ulster District Council “in recognition of her exceptional achievements” in GCSE Art and Design during the last academic year. Ellen was awarded this prize for achieving first place in Northern Ireland last year. Ellen also recently attended a special examination board awards ceremony hosted by CCEA, ‘Celebrate with CCEA’, where she was presented with a certificate in honour of her achievements. We wish her all the best as she continues to study Art and Design at AS Level. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fellen-receives-mid-ulster-district-council-award%2F&t=Ellen%20receives%20Mid%20Ulster%20District%20Council%20award) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ellen%20receives%20Mid%20Ulster%20District%20Council%20award&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fellen-receives-mid-ulster-district-council-award%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Art and Design, General News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [Sixth Form visit Stranmillis University College](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-visit-stranmillis-university-college/) **Published:** February 10, 2020 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** A group of our Sixth Form pupils recently attended an open day at Stranmillis University College. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/stranmillis-picIMG_2184-300x225.jpeg) A group of our Sixth Form pupils recently attended an open day at Stranmillis University College- pupils were given a tour of the campus where they had the opportunity to meet students, see the facilities and ask questions. Students were then given the opportunity to attend course information sessions- a very useful experience! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-visit-stranmillis-university-college%2F&t=Sixth%20Form%20visit%20Stranmillis%20University%20College) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sixth%20Form%20visit%20Stranmillis%20University%20College&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-visit-stranmillis-university-college%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers, General News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Pupil Leadership Team 2019-2020](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pupil-leadership-team-2019-2020/) **Published:** February 6, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to all pupils who have maintained and secured a place on the Pupil Leadership Team. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_3086best-300x200.jpg) Congratulations to all pupils (named below) who have maintained and secured a place on the Pupil Leadership Team. With multiple meetings already having taken place, it is clear that they are all working hard! RSD’s Pupil Leadership Team (PLT) is a group of students from each year group who are able to voice and discuss the different queries and concerns from their fellow peers. It is a great opportunity for the pupils of RSD to get their voices across. Year 10 Jayne Courtney Year 11 Robyn Archer Siena Fenton Sian Morris Year 12 Niall Keys Matthew McNeill Chloe McCaughey Jamie McAteer Year 13 Ellen Black Sarah Frizelle Year 14 James Stockdale Ellen Kirkland Bebhinn Elliott Murphy Aimee Johnston - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpupil-leadership-team-2019-2020%2F&t=Pupil%20Leadership%20Team%202019-2020) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Pupil%20Leadership%20Team%202019-2020&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpupil-leadership-team-2019-2020%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [Congratulations to our Dilworth Scholars](https://www.royaldungannon.com/congratulations-to-our-dilworth-scholars/) **Published:** February 4, 2020 **Author:** Carys Brodison **Excerpt:** Congratulations to our four Year 14 pupils who have been successful in gaining the Dilworth Scholarship for 2020-2021: Joshua Clarke, Jack Girvan, Jasmine Ashfield and Anna Gamble. **Content:** Congratulations to the pupils pictured, who have been successful in gaining the Dilworth Scholarship for 2020-2021: Joshua Clarke, Jack Girvan, Jasmine Ashfield and Anna Gamble (all Year 14). After a process of application and interview, the chosen four emerged as the scholarship winners. On completing their A Levels they will set off to Auckland, New Zealand to spend a gap year working there as tutors in the Dilworth School. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Carys-200.jpg) Author Details [Carys Brodison](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/cbrodison892/) I am a Year 11 pupil currently studying for my GCSE’s in Spanish, Food and Nutrition, Digital Technology and Triple Award Science. I am also a member of the School News Team. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcongratulations-to-our-dilworth-scholars%2F&t=Congratulations%20to%20our%20Dilworth%20Scholars) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Congratulations%20to%20our%20Dilworth%20Scholars&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcongratulations-to-our-dilworth-scholars%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Northern Ireland Schools' Debating Competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/northern-ireland-schools-debating-competition/) **Published:** February 4, 2020 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** RSD Debating Society pupils, Catherine Boyd (Year 14) and Matthew McNeill (Year 12), progress to the third round of the Northern Ireland Schools' Debating Competition. **Content:** On Tuesday 28 January RSD’s Debating Team travelled to Belfast High School for the second round of the prestigious Northern Ireland Schools’ Debating Competition. Once again Catherine Boyd (Year 14) and Matthew McNeill (Year 12) faced strong opponents in Belfast High School, who had been tipped as possible finalists. Once again they rose to the challenge, Belfast High put forward a strong team, hoping to continue on from previous recent successes. In an impassioned but good natured debate, we proposed the motion that “This House believes that Citizens’ Assemblies would give us better decisions than a restored Stormont Assembly”. The judge scored RSD especially highly on Argument and Teamwork, and declared us the victors by a narrow margin. We now go through to the next round of the competition and will soon learn the identity of our next opponents. The Debating Society will not rest on its laurels- next Thursday we will be sending two teams to The Royal and Prior School in Raphoe to compete in the annual Royal Schools’ 1608 Debate. Hopefully RSD’s winning streak will continue! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnorthern-ireland-schools-debating-competition%2F&t=Northern%20Ireland%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Debating%20Competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Northern%20Ireland%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Debating%20Competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnorthern-ireland-schools-debating-competition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits, Year 12 --- ### [RSD welcomes new Dilworth Tutors for 2020](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-welcomes-new-dilworth-tutors-for-2020/) **Published:** January 15, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** RSD is pleased to welcome Paolo Aquino, Anthony Bray and Isaac Vaeau-Mulitalo, our three new Dilworth Tutors for 2020. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_3010-edit-br-sm-300x200.jpg) RSD is pleased to welcome Paolo Aquino, Anthony Bray and Isaac Vaeau-Mulitalo, our three new Dilworth Tutors for 2020. The past-pupils of Dilworth School Auckland arrived in Dungannon at the beginning of term and have already begun their roles as tutors within the boarding department, in addition to their work as support staff within lessons and in extra-curricular activities. We welcome them warmly to Northern Ireland and hope they enjoy their gap-year experience here. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-welcomes-new-dilworth-tutors-for-2020%2F&t=RSD%20welcomes%20new%20Dilworth%20Tutors%20for%202020) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20welcomes%20new%20Dilworth%20Tutors%20for%202020&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-welcomes-new-dilworth-tutors-for-2020%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, General News --- ### [Gold and bronze for Matthew at the Ulster Schools' Swimming Gala](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gold-and-bronze-for-matthew-at-the-ulster-schools-swimming-gala/) **Published:** January 15, 2020 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Matthew Moan (Year 10) represented RSD in the Ulster Schools' Swimming Junior Cup Gala in Larne on Sunday. **Content:** [ ![1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1.jpg?w=509&h=422&ssl=1 "1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gold-and-bronze-for-matthew-at-the-ulster-schools-swimming-gala/1-9/) [ ![2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2.jpg?w=563&h=422&ssl=1 "2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gold-and-bronze-for-matthew-at-the-ulster-schools-swimming-gala/2-8/) Matthew Moan (Year 10) represented RSD in the Ulster Schools’ Swimming Junior Cup Gala in Larne on Saturday. Matthew took an amazing 3 seconds off his personal best in the 100m Back Crawl final and was awarded a gold medal for his efforts. A fine performance in the 100m Freestyle also gained Matthew a place in the final where he received a bronze medal, swimming hard to the end. We are extremely proud of Matthew, not only for these impressive achievements but also for the long hours and commitment to his training. Well done! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgold-and-bronze-for-matthew-at-the-ulster-schools-swimming-gala%2F&t=Gold%20and%20bronze%20for%20Matthew%20at%20the%20Ulster%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Swimming%20Gala) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Gold%20and%20bronze%20for%20Matthew%20at%20the%20Ulster%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Swimming%20Gala&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgold-and-bronze-for-matthew-at-the-ulster-schools-swimming-gala%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Sports News, Year 10 --- ### [Lucy Turkington selected for Dubai International Invitational Tournament](https://www.royaldungannon.com/lucy-turkington-selected-for-dubai-international-invitational-tournament/) **Published:** December 19, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1.jpg?w=397&h=298&ssl=1 "1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/lucy-turkington-selected-for-dubai-international-invitational-tournament/1-8/) [ ![2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2.jpg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/lucy-turkington-selected-for-dubai-international-invitational-tournament/2-7/) [ ![3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/3.jpg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/lucy-turkington-selected-for-dubai-international-invitational-tournament/3-9/) [ ![4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/4.jpg?w=675&h=900&ssl=1 "4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/lucy-turkington-selected-for-dubai-international-invitational-tournament/4-6/) [ ![3D705AF8-79FD-451A-A49E-B1B7486C2AAD](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/3D705AF8-79FD-451A-A49E-B1B7486C2AAD.jpg?w=1076&h=1013&ssl=1 "3D705AF8-79FD-451A-A49E-B1B7486C2AAD") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/lucy-turkington-selected-for-dubai-international-invitational-tournament/3d705af8-79fd-451a-a49e-b1b7486c2aad/) Our congratulations go to Lucy Turkington (Year 14) who was selected for the Ireland Women’s Rugby Sevens Development team, which took part in the Dubai International Invitational Tournament at the start of December. The team won their first group match 31 – 5 against Thursday Night Lights but struggled against the eventual winners Japan Development going down 0 – 38, both matches played on the first day of the tournament. A much better second day saw the team record a narrow 7 – 0 win over Russia and this was followed up by a 19 – 19 draw in their final group match against Phoenix Rugby 7’s to qualify for the quarter-finals. In the quarter-final match on day 3 Ireland went down 5 – 19 to the Kenya Lionesses. Lucy was involved in all five matches that the team played. At the end of the tournament, the team was described as “having grown in confidence and statue as the tournament progressed”. In August Lucy was part of the Ireland squad that competed in the Rugby Europe U18 Women’s Sevens Championship in Jarocin, Poland so the Dubai Tournament was another step in her development. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flucy-turkington-selected-for-dubai-international-invitational-tournament%2F&t=Lucy%20Turkington%20selected%20for%20Dubai%20International%20Invitational%20Tournament) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Lucy%20Turkington%20selected%20for%20Dubai%20International%20Invitational%20Tournament&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flucy-turkington-selected-for-dubai-international-invitational-tournament%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, Extra-curricular News, General News, Physical Education, Sixth Form, Sports News --- ### [Game Design Club in RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/game-design-club-in-rsd/) **Published:** December 19, 2019 **Author:** Keith McGuinness **Content:** Our Year 8 and Year 9 Games Design Club reached its conclusion this week when the teams found out the result of our game design competition. Each team that took part was assigned a Sixth Form pupil to provide guidance/expert advice on their game and to follow the development of the game each week. The Year 14 helpers assessed each of the six games from our entrants and provided feedback to the teams regarding game elements such as: complexity curve; engagement levels; feedback; character design; story development; and clarity of concept. In the end they picked the top 3 games and awarded prizes for: Best Gamemaker (PC based) Game – **Gordon Whiteside** \| Laser Dash Best Bloxels (iPad based) Game – **Joshua Ferguson, Toby McLean & Oscar Gilpin** \| Snake Run Best Game Concept – **Reuben Gallagher & Ryan Junk** \| Not Space Invaders Best Sixth Form Helper – **Matthew McNeil** (honorary award for helping out as a ‘Sixth Former’ even though in Year 12) Congratulations to all those who came along to the Games Design Club and the six teams that entered our competition. Thanks also to our Sixth Form helpers (**Damian, Luke, Edison, Rachel and Matthew**) and to the PFTA for organising the quiz that our Games Design Club team won – enabling them to buy a range of exciting prizes for the competition. Pictured here are our competition entrants along with the Sixth Form helpers (left) and all of those who came along to support the teams (and play the games) on our final day. KDM ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_0627-300x224.jpg) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_0634-300x224.jpg) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgame-design-club-in-rsd%2F&t=Game%20Design%20Club%20in%20RSD) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Game%20Design%20Club%20in%20RSD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgame-design-club-in-rsd%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Computing & ICT, Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 3, Sixth Form, Year 8, Year 9 --- ### [Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge](https://www.royaldungannon.com/bebras-computational-thinking-challenge/) **Published:** December 19, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_2962edit-300x206.jpg) The Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge takes place in schools across the UK every year. The challenge presents a range of puzzles that can be solved using techniques from Computer Science – known as Computational Thinking. This year, our Year 10 pupils were amongst the 130,000 participants in the Intermediate Age Category. Once the scores are calculated, Distinction-Certificates are awarded to the top 25% of pupils in RSD and Merit-Certificates are awarded to the next 25% of pupils in RSD. Congratulations to our pupils who received Merit and Distinction certificates; Beltran Alonso Ferri, Dylan Gilbert, Genna Gilpin, Stefan Thompson and Matthew Wallace. Genna Gilpin also receivied the Bebras certificate for ‘Best in School’. Each year, the top 60 participants in the UK are invited to compete in the Bebras Final in Oxford. Although RSD did not have any scores in the top 60 this year one pupil came very close with an outstanding score of 189 out of a maximum of 200 – just 2 points short of the 191 qualifying score. This is a fantastic achievement especially when you consider that the top 60 out of 130,000 is around 0.05%. In addition, the top 10% of Bebras participants in the UK are invited to take part in the Oxford Computing Challenge. This year, our five pupils mentioned above qualified by achieving scores in the top 10% nationally; each pupil received an invitation for this competition too. Congratulations to all those who took part in the Computational Thinking Competition this year and good luck to those who have qualified to take part in the Oxford Computing Challenge. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbebras-computational-thinking-challenge%2F&t=Bebras%20Computational%20Thinking%20Challenge) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Bebras%20Computational%20Thinking%20Challenge&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbebras-computational-thinking-challenge%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Computing & ICT, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Year 10 --- ### [Caleb Wilson Celebrates with CCEA](https://www.royaldungannon.com/caleb-wilson-celebrates-with-ccea/) **Published:** December 19, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1edit.jpg "1edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2edit-366x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2edit.jpg "2edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/3edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/3edit.jpg "3edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/4edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/4edit.jpg "4edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/5edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/5edit.jpg "5edit") Caleb Wilson (Year 13) was invited to attend a special examination board awards ceremony ‘Celebrate with CCEA’ on Tuesday this week, at the Titanic Centre in Belfast. Caleb was presented with two prestigious awards, by CCEA Chief Executive, Justin Edwards. The first award was presented in recognition of being the top scoring candidate in Northern Ireland within GCSE Further Mathematics. Caleb was also successful in receiving the John Magaud Award for excellence in GCSE Further Mathematics. What an achievement! We wish him all the best as he continues to study this year for his Mathematics, Chemistry and Computer Science A Levels at RSD. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcaleb-wilson-celebrates-with-ccea%2F&t=Caleb%20Wilson%20Celebrates%20with%20CCEA) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Caleb%20Wilson%20Celebrates%20with%20CCEA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcaleb-wilson-celebrates-with-ccea%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [The Christmas Concert, tonight!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-christmas-concert-tonight/) **Published:** December 16, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![poster](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/poster.jpg?w=586&h=829&ssl=1 "poster") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-christmas-concert-tonight/poster/) [ ![20191216_095716](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20191216_095716.jpg?w=486&h=274&ssl=1 "20191216_095716") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-christmas-concert-tonight/20191216_095716/) [ ![20191216_100315](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20191216_100315.jpg?w=486&h=274&ssl=1 "20191216_100315") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-christmas-concert-tonight/20191216_100315/) [ ![20191216_114304](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20191216_114304.jpg?w=486&h=273&ssl=1 "20191216_114304") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-christmas-concert-tonight/20191216_114304/) Don’t miss The Christmas Concert this evening at the Royal School! A showcase of music, drama and dance in RSD at 19:30. A night not to be missed! Photos included were taken at our Drama rehearsal earlier this afternoon. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-christmas-concert-tonight%2F&t=The%20Christmas%20Concert%2C%20tonight%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=The%20Christmas%20Concert%2C%20tonight%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-christmas-concert-tonight%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Events, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Music, Music News, Sixth Form --- ### ['Pop and Fizz' in Young Enterprise Scheme](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pop-and-fizz-in-young-enterprise-scheme/) **Published:** December 15, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_2697-e1576440992856-300x255.jpg) Year 10 pupils (studying Learning for Life and Work: Employability) are taking part in the ‘Quick Start, Young Enterprise Scheme’ and have set up a mini enterprise over a number of weeks and are given one day to sell their product. The pupils pictured represent team ‘Pop and Fizz’, selling popcorn and fizzy drinks over break and lunchtime. It was a roaring success on Friday! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpop-and-fizz-in-young-enterprise-scheme%2F&t=%E2%80%98Pop%20and%20Fizz%E2%80%99%20in%20Young%20Enterprise%20Scheme) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=%E2%80%98Pop%20and%20Fizz%E2%80%99%20in%20Young%20Enterprise%20Scheme&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpop-and-fizz-in-young-enterprise-scheme%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News, Key Stage 3, LLW, Year 10 --- ### [Year 8 Blast Off and Parent Power events](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-blast-off-and-parent-power-events-2/) **Published:** November 15, 2019 **Author:** Joshua Thompson **Content:** [ ![1 Amazing Brains](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1-Amazing-Brains.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "1 Amazing Brains") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-blast-off-and-parent-power-events-2/1-amazing-brains/) [ ![2 Amazing Brains](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2-Amazing-Brains.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "2 Amazing Brains") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-blast-off-and-parent-power-events-2/2-amazing-brains/) [ ![3 Amazing Brains](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/3-Amazing-Brains.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "3 Amazing Brains") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-blast-off-and-parent-power-events-2/3-amazing-brains/) [ ![4 Amazing Brains](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/4-Amazing-Brains.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "4 Amazing Brains") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-blast-off-and-parent-power-events-2/4-amazing-brains/) [ ![5 Parent Power](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/5-Parent-Power.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "5 Parent Power") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-blast-off-and-parent-power-events-2/5-parent-power/) On 14th November, all Year 8 pupils participated in the ‘Blast Off’ study skills event provided by Amazing Brains. On the same evening, parents of Year 8 pupils were also invited to attend the accompanying ‘Parent Power’ event. Each session provided pupils and parents with practical advice and strategies to employ as they embark upon their studies at RSD. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-blast-off-and-parent-power-events-2%2F&t=Year%208%20Blast%20Off%20and%20Parent%20Power%20events) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%208%20Blast%20Off%20and%20Parent%20Power%20events&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-blast-off-and-parent-power-events-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Events, General News, Key Stage 3, Year 8 --- ### [Soroptimist regional competition 2019](https://www.royaldungannon.com/soroptimist-regional-competition-2019/) **Published:** November 16, 2019 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On 14th November, Chloe McCaughey and Luci Wallace (both Year 12) took part in the Soroptimist regional public speaking competition in Ranfurly House, Dungannon. In an extremely strong field of eleven candidates from local schools, both girls represented RSD admirably. Although the prize ultimately went to another entrant, there is no doubt that both girls scored highly as their speeches were fluent, engaging, thoroughly researched and delivered with great clarity and good humour. [ ![Soroptimist Dungannon a 14.11.19](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Soroptimist-Dungannon-a-14.11.19.jpg?w=578&h=237&ssl=1 "Soroptimist Dungannon a 14.11.19") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/soroptimist-dungannon-a-14-11-19/) [ ![Soroptimist Dungannon 14.11.19](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Soroptimist-Dungannon-14.11.19.jpg?w=494&h=237&ssl=1 "Soroptimist Dungannon 14.11.19") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/soroptimist-dungannon-14-11-19/) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsoroptimist-regional-competition-2019%2F&t=Soroptimist%20regional%20competition%202019) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Soroptimist%20regional%20competition%202019&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsoroptimist-regional-competition-2019%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 4 --- ### [Boarding Christmas Dinner 2019](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2019/) **Published:** December 15, 2019 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** [ ![79859581_2453859458201196_195278268729917440_n](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/79859581_2453859458201196_195278268729917440_n.jpg?w=397&h=298&ssl=1 "79859581_2453859458201196_195278268729917440_n") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2019/79859581_2453859458201196_195278268729917440_n/) [ ![79254794_2453859481534527_8844632114067406848_n](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/79254794_2453859481534527_8844632114067406848_n.jpg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "79254794_2453859481534527_8844632114067406848_n") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2019/79254794_2453859481534527_8844632114067406848_n/) [ ![79240856_2453859421534533_4375541707106680832_n](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/79240856_2453859421534533_4375541707106680832_n.jpg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "79240856_2453859421534533_4375541707106680832_n") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2019/79240856_2453859421534533_4375541707106680832_n/) [ ![79364598_2453859561534519_7833323510935060480_n](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/79364598_2453859561534519_7833323510935060480_n.jpg?w=675&h=900&ssl=1 "79364598_2453859561534519_7833323510935060480_n") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2019/79364598_2453859561534519_7833323510935060480_n/) [ ![80058011_2453859571534518_7441505558760259584_n](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/80058011_2453859571534518_7441505558760259584_n.jpg?w=1076&h=1435&ssl=1 "80058011_2453859571534518_7441505558760259584_n") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2019/80058011_2453859571534518_7441505558760259584_n/) Thursday 12th December marked our boarders’ Christmas dinner. We had a wonderful time celebrating Christmas and keeping up the festive spirit before we each head home. Thanks to the kitchen staff and our Upper Sixth for organizing such a delicious meal and fun games . This is one of our favorite occasions and a real highlight of the year! A great night of fun was had by all and a memory that will never be forgotten. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fboarding-christmas-dinner-2019%2F&t=Boarding%20Christmas%20Dinner%202019) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Boarding%20Christmas%20Dinner%202019&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fboarding-christmas-dinner-2019%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, General News --- ### [Behaviour at School Rugby Matches](https://www.royaldungannon.com/behaviour-at-school-rugby-matches/) **Published:** December 5, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** We have been asked to circulate the codes of conduct for players, parents and spectators at rugby matches by the Ulster Schools’ Rugby Committee. Although the code was produced by the IRFU, the values and expectations it details apply equally to all sports. We will endeavour to ensure that they are upheld at all times in order to make participation in sport enjoyable for everyone involved. **Content:** We have been asked to circulate the codes of conduct for players, parents and spectators at rugby matches by the Ulster Schools’ Rugby Committee. Although the code was produced by the IRFU, the values and expectations it details apply equally to all sports. We will endeavour to ensure that they are upheld at all times in order to make participation in sport enjoyable for everyone involved. **Code for Players** - Play for enjoyment and become part of the rugby family. - Respect the “Game of Rugby” and play within the laws of the Game. - Accept the referee’s decision and let your captain or coach ask any relevant questions. - Play with control. Do not lose your temper. - Always do your best and be committed to the game, your team and your club. - Be a “good sport”. Applaud all good play whether by your team or the opposition. - Respect your opponent. Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not “bully” or take advantage of any player. - Rugby is a team sport and make sure you co-operate with your coach; team mates and members of your club. - Remember that the goals of the game are to have fun, improve your skills and feel good. - At the end of the match thank your opponents and the referee for the match. - Always remember that you owe a duty of care to your opponents. Tackle hard but fairly, do not intend to hurt your opponent. - Winning and losing is part of sport: Win with humility – lose with dignity. - As part of the team it is important that you attend training regularly and listen to your coach and help your team. - As a team sport it is important to understand that all members are important to the team! - Remember you are representing your team, club, family and the Game of Rugby. **Code for Parents** - Remember, young people play rugby for their enjoyment, not only yours. - Encourage your child always to play by the Laws of the Game. - Teach young children that honest endeavour is as important as winning, so that the result of each game is accepted without disappointment. - Help young people to work towards skill improvement and good sportsmanship. - Set a good example by applauding good play on both sides. - Never ridicule, humiliate or shout at young players for making a mistake or losing a match. - Do not place emphasis on winning at all costs. - Do not force an unwilling child to participate in the playing of rugby. If the child is to play, he/she will do so in good time through your encouragement. - Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from rugby. - As a spectator do not use profane language or harass referees, coaches or players. - Do not publicly question the referees’ judgement and never their honesty. - Recognise the value and importance of volunteer referees and coaches. - Identify and acknowledge the good qualities of the Game of Rugby and uphold these values. - Remember you and your child’s contribution to the Game of Rugby is very important to the IRFU and be proud of your contribution. - Understand the value of team sport and the importance there of. **Code for Spectators** - Remember that although young people play organised rugby they are not “miniature internationals”. - Be on your best behaviour and lead by example. Do not use profane language or harass referees, players or coaches. - Applaud good play by the visiting team as well as your own. - Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them there would not be a match. - Condemn the use of violence in all forms at every opportunity. - Verbal abuse of players or referees cannot be accepted in any shape of form. - Players or referees are not fair targets for ignorant behaviour. - Encourage young players to play by the Laws of the Game. - Spectators can contribute to the enjoyment of the event and all involved. - Be proud of your club and the Game of Rugby. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbehaviour-at-school-rugby-matches%2F&t=Behaviour%20at%20School%20Rugby%20Matches) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Behaviour%20at%20School%20Rugby%20Matches&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbehaviour-at-school-rugby-matches%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Physical Education, Sports News --- ### [Great progress for Biodiversity Team](https://www.royaldungannon.com/great-progress-for-biodiversity-team/) **Published:** November 22, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Year 10 and Year 13 pupils from St. Patrick's Academy and RSD, took part this week in their Biodiversity three day camp, funded by TBUC. TBUC stands for Together Building United Communities. **Content:** [ ![DMC whole group pic](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/DMC-whole-group-pic.jpg?w=417&h=312&ssl=1 "DMC whole group pic") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/great-progress-for-biodiversity-team/dmc-whole-group-pic/) [ ![IMG_0328 3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_0328-3.jpg?w=417&h=312&ssl=1 "IMG_0328 3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/great-progress-for-biodiversity-team/img_0328-3/) [ ![IMG_1363](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_1363-e1574464186949.jpg?w=234&h=312&ssl=1 "IMG_1363") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/great-progress-for-biodiversity-team/img_1363/) [ ![IMG_2267](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_2267.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_2267") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/great-progress-for-biodiversity-team/img_2267/) [ ![IMG_4654](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_4654.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_4654") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/great-progress-for-biodiversity-team/img_4654/) [ ![IMG_8682](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_8682.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_8682") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/great-progress-for-biodiversity-team/img_8682/) [ ![IMG_4958](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_4958.jpg?w=1076&h=807&ssl=1 "IMG_4958") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/great-progress-for-biodiversity-team/img_4958/) Year 10 and Year 13 pupils from St. Patrick’s Academy and RSD, took part this week in their Biodiversity three day camp, funded by TBUC. TBUC stands for Together Building United Communities. Pupils took a biodiversity survey of the grounds of both schools and identified main areas in which the biodiversity could be improved. They then researched improvements including building bird boxes, hedgehog boxes, bug hotels, composting heaps and flower beds to include wild flowers and decorative flowers to attract insects and bees. Each group of pupils then worked on a presentation bid which will be given next week to the Headmaster and grounds men at the school to see if these ideas can be developed. As part of the camp a day was spent at Todds Leap to develop relations between the two school groups and help promote team work, which will be necessary when the upgrading of the grounds begin. Pupils enjoyed a range of activities together, as seen in the pictures! Mrs Hampton stated that “it was a very enjoyable three days during which the pupils learnt a lot. Hopefully the school will see the benefit of this hard work in Spring.” - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgreat-progress-for-biodiversity-team%2F&t=Great%20progress%20for%20Biodiversity%20Team) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Great%20progress%20for%20Biodiversity%20Team&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgreat-progress-for-biodiversity-team%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Clubs & Societies, Community, Extra-curricular News, General News, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits, Year 10 **Tags:** SESP --- ### [A Level Physics pupils meet particle Physicist](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-physics-pupils-meet-particle-physicist/) **Published:** November 21, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Year 13 and 14 pupils Physics pupils meet particle physicist, Chris McNicol. **Content:** [ ![3e93edb4-8783-456b-8ad0-86fb7d756b36](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/3e93edb4-8783-456b-8ad0-86fb7d756b36.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "3e93edb4-8783-456b-8ad0-86fb7d756b36") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-physics-pupils-meet-particle-physicist/3e93edb4-8783-456b-8ad0-86fb7d756b36/) [ ![IMG_1497edit1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_1497edit1.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_1497edit1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-physics-pupils-meet-particle-physicist/img_1497edit1/) Year 13 and 14 Physics pupils had the exciting opportunity this week to meet and attend a lecture given by Chris McNicol. Chris has just recently finished a PhD in particle physics, at Warwick University, searching for new particles and interactions in the Universe, with the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider, CERN. Pupils enjoying learning about research that Chris had conducted and what his work at CERN has involved. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-level-physics-pupils-meet-particle-physicist%2F&t=A%20Level%20Physics%20pupils%20meet%20particle%20Physicist) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20Level%20Physics%20pupils%20meet%20particle%20Physicist&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-level-physics-pupils-meet-particle-physicist%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Careers, Extra-curricular News, General News, Physics, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Anti Bullying Week](https://www.royaldungannon.com/anti-bullying-week-3/) **Published:** November 12, 2019 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** RSD celebrates anti bullying week with the Safer School team. **Content:** [ ![IMG_6858](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_6858.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_6858") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/anti-bullying-week-3/img_6858/) [ ![IMG_6854](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_6854.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_6854") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/anti-bullying-week-3/img_6854/) [ ![IMG_6862](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_6862.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_6862") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/anti-bullying-week-3/img_6862/) [ ![IMG_6473](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_6473.jpg?w=1076&h=807&ssl=1 "IMG_6473") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/anti-bullying-week-3/img_6473/) To celebrate anti bullying week the Safer School Team led a whole school assembly and organised a ‘drop in’ session on Tuesday lunchtime based on this year’s theme of “change starts with us”. Pupils were encouraged to think about what they would do to stop bullying- they wrote their ideas on Post-it notes and displayed them on the pastoral notice board. The Safer School team of pupils also led Year 8 form tutor periods, to teach junior pupils about the effects of bullying and how they can prevent it. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fanti-bullying-week-3%2F&t=Anti%20Bullying%20Week) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Anti%20Bullying%20Week&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fanti-bullying-week-3%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Community, Extra-curricular News, General News --- ### [Physics Fun at W5 with Year 12](https://www.royaldungannon.com/physics-fun-at-w5-with-year-12/) **Published:** November 14, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Year 12 Physicists had a great day yesterday at W5, learning how ‘smart materials’ will shape our future. **Content:** [ ![7f6ae2d9-e5fe-46ed-aec0-083aaba2b0b2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/7f6ae2d9-e5fe-46ed-aec0-083aaba2b0b2.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "7f6ae2d9-e5fe-46ed-aec0-083aaba2b0b2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/physics-fun-at-w5-with-year-12/7f6ae2d9-e5fe-46ed-aec0-083aaba2b0b2/) [ ![51dfb662-2b18-4cf3-afa7-fe97cd517ec8](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/51dfb662-2b18-4cf3-afa7-fe97cd517ec8.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "51dfb662-2b18-4cf3-afa7-fe97cd517ec8") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/physics-fun-at-w5-with-year-12/51dfb662-2b18-4cf3-afa7-fe97cd517ec8/) [ ![9acea4b4-ce01-43ad-9bcd-9692e43831a5](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/9acea4b4-ce01-43ad-9bcd-9692e43831a5.jpg?w=234&h=313&ssl=1 "9acea4b4-ce01-43ad-9bcd-9692e43831a5") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/physics-fun-at-w5-with-year-12/9acea4b4-ce01-43ad-9bcd-9692e43831a5/) [ ![060dd078-8f14-44a4-91d2-cec55a0c97b4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/060dd078-8f14-44a4-91d2-cec55a0c97b4.jpg?w=675&h=900&ssl=1 "060dd078-8f14-44a4-91d2-cec55a0c97b4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/physics-fun-at-w5-with-year-12/060dd078-8f14-44a4-91d2-cec55a0c97b4/) [ ![22278a7a-a57d-43db-8a58-0f252a101bb2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/22278a7a-a57d-43db-8a58-0f252a101bb2.jpg?w=397&h=298&ssl=1 "22278a7a-a57d-43db-8a58-0f252a101bb2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/physics-fun-at-w5-with-year-12/22278a7a-a57d-43db-8a58-0f252a101bb2/) [ ![0024157d-0b33-45b7-b2ad-30d61efb2719](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/0024157d-0b33-45b7-b2ad-30d61efb2719.jpg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "0024157d-0b33-45b7-b2ad-30d61efb2719") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/physics-fun-at-w5-with-year-12/0024157d-0b33-45b7-b2ad-30d61efb2719/) [ ![bb8cde3b-737e-475a-a34b-ebb1949414ef](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/bb8cde3b-737e-475a-a34b-ebb1949414ef.jpg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "bb8cde3b-737e-475a-a34b-ebb1949414ef") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/physics-fun-at-w5-with-year-12/bb8cde3b-737e-475a-a34b-ebb1949414ef/) [ ![e02e2c86-ca93-4743-9277-cb5d7dd619ce](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/e02e2c86-ca93-4743-9277-cb5d7dd619ce.jpg?w=503&h=378&ssl=1 "e02e2c86-ca93-4743-9277-cb5d7dd619ce") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/physics-fun-at-w5-with-year-12/e02e2c86-ca93-4743-9277-cb5d7dd619ce/) [ ![ff63ed57-ee7a-4ed8-b7e4-9ba3244acb82](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ff63ed57-ee7a-4ed8-b7e4-9ba3244acb82.jpg?w=503&h=377&ssl=1 "ff63ed57-ee7a-4ed8-b7e4-9ba3244acb82") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/physics-fun-at-w5-with-year-12/ff63ed57-ee7a-4ed8-b7e4-9ba3244acb82/) [ ![78f2a737-068b-4c3b-80b4-61c6e1d910fd](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/78f2a737-068b-4c3b-80b4-61c6e1d910fd.jpg?w=569&h=759&ssl=1 "78f2a737-068b-4c3b-80b4-61c6e1d910fd") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/physics-fun-at-w5-with-year-12/78f2a737-068b-4c3b-80b4-61c6e1d910fd/) Year 12 Physicists had a great day yesterday learning how ‘smart materials’ will shape our future; from colour changing roof tiles and sportswear to continuously adaptive bone casts and self healing building materials. Mrs Chambers noted that it “might even have sparked the interest of a few Year 12 pupils to pursuing a career in this area.” 👍🏼🤔💡Pupils also squeezed in a bit of ‘play-time Physics’ on the trip to W5 too- a great opportunity to continue learning outside the classroom! A great day had by pupils and staff alike. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fphysics-fun-at-w5-with-year-12%2F&t=Physics%20Fun%20at%20W5%20with%20Year%2012) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Physics%20Fun%20at%20W5%20with%20Year%2012&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fphysics-fun-at-w5-with-year-12%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Key Stage 4, Physics, Science, Trips and Visits, Year 12 --- ### [Linguists Awarded Certificates from Mester Language Academy](https://www.royaldungannon.com/linguists-awarded-certificates-from-mester-language-academy/) **Published:** November 12, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to our GCSE pupils who were awarded certificates this morning for completion of a course at the Mester Languages Academy, whilst on the recent Spanish trip to Salamanca. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_2881edit-eyes-300x192.jpg) Congratulations to our GCSE pupils who were awarded certificates this morning for completion of a course at the Mester Languages Academy, whilst on the recent Spanish trip to Salamanca. Pupils in Year 11 who received certificates were Chloe Acheson, Carys Brodison, Sarah Kelly, Heidi Sit, Joshua Thompson, Jorja Wilson and Victoria Wray. Year 12 pupils were Adam Bradley, Shay Conway, Daniel Irwin, Marie Li, Jayne Liggett, Caitlyn MacGregor, Benjamin Neill, Jordan Parks, Ellie Robinson, Lara Robinson, Eason Tang and Sarah Wilson. Year 13 SESP pupils from St Patrick’s College who were also on the trip and received certificates were Gabriela Sousa and Shania Ribeiro Vitor. Congratulations again to both staff and pupils on such a successful trip! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flinguists-awarded-certificates-from-mester-language-academy%2F&t=Linguists%20Awarded%20Certificates%20from%20Mester%20Language%20Academy) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Linguists%20Awarded%20Certificates%20from%20Mester%20Language%20Academy&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flinguists-awarded-certificates-from-mester-language-academy%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Community, Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 4, Spanish, Trips and Visits, Year 11, Year 12 --- ### [Business Ethics Workshop](https://www.royaldungannon.com/business-ethics-workshop/) **Published:** November 9, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_00F2616D0450-1-300x225.jpeg) Year 14 Business Studies and Economics pupils were invited to St. Patrick’s Academy on Thursday for a very informative workshop on Business Ethics, delivered by RSD past pupil Dr Shirley Ann Haslett from Queens Management School. The workshop was part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science. Many thanks to SPA for hosting this great Shared Education event. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbusiness-ethics-workshop%2F&t=Business%20Ethics%20Workshop) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Business%20Ethics%20Workshop&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbusiness-ethics-workshop%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Business Studies, Community, Economics, General News, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits **Tags:** SESP --- ### [Mentor Reading Programme](https://www.royaldungannon.com/mentor-reading-programme/) **Published:** October 23, 2019 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** [ ![IMG_2503](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_2503.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_2503") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/mentor-reading-programme/img_2503/) [ ![IMG_2501](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_2501.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_2501") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/mentor-reading-programme/img_2501/) [ ![IMG_2499](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_2499.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_2499") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/mentor-reading-programme/img_2499/) [ ![IMG_2498](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_2498.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_2498") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/mentor-reading-programme/img_2498/) [ ![IMG_2496](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_2496.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_2496") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/mentor-reading-programme/img_2496/) [ ![IMG_2495](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_2495.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_2495") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/mentor-reading-programme/img_2495/) [ ![IMG_2494](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_2494.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_2494") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/mentor-reading-programme/img_2494/) [ ![IMG_2493](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_2493.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "IMG_2493") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/mentor-reading-programme/img_2493/) On Wednesday 16th October, ten pupils from RSD travelled to the Burnavon Theatre in Cookstown to participate in a paired reading course. RSD paired up with three other schools from the local area to learn skills in how to be good reading mentors. Pupils joined together to take part in role plays, team building activities and presentations. All pupils learnt valuable skills to help them become great mentors, which will be extremely useful when they commence their mentoring programme in the upcoming weeks. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmentor-reading-programme%2F&t=Mentor%20Reading%20Programme) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Mentor%20Reading%20Programme&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmentor-reading-programme%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Community, English, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Onatti Year 10-14 French Performance](https://www.royaldungannon.com/onatti-year-10-14-french-performance/) **Published:** October 23, 2019 **Author:** Joshua Thompson **Excerpt:** The Onatti theatre group came to RSD to perform Les Garçons, one of their most successful French plays, for pupils in Years 10-14. **Content:** [ ![a0303ab5-7138-4611-8c7e-4fb997538295](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/a0303ab5-7138-4611-8c7e-4fb997538295.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "a0303ab5-7138-4611-8c7e-4fb997538295") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/onatti-year-10-14-french-performance/a0303ab5-7138-4611-8c7e-4fb997538295/) [ ![IMG_7621](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_7621.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_7621") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/onatti-year-10-14-french-performance/img_7621/) [ ![IMG_7622](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_7622.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_7622") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/onatti-year-10-14-french-performance/img_7622/) [ ![IMG_7623](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_7623.jpg?w=1076&h=807&ssl=1 "IMG_7623") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/onatti-year-10-14-french-performance/img_7623/) On 10th October, the Onatti theatre group came to RSD to perform Les Garçons, one of their most successful plays, for pupils in Years 10-14. Pupils thoroughly enjoyed the performance. Rebekah Needham (Year 11) said “It was very funny. The acting was very good which made it easier to understand even when you didn’t know all the vocabulary. I especially liked the audience participation.” Robyn Archer (also Year 11) said “You should study French just to see the performance!” Thank you to the Onatti theatre group for coming in to RSD and performing Les Garçons. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience for all. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fonatti-year-10-14-french-performance%2F&t=Onatti%20Year%2010-14%20French%20Performance) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Onatti%20Year%2010-14%20French%20Performance&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fonatti-year-10-14-french-performance%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** French, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 --- ### [Charities Committee- Christmas Shoebox Appeal](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-christmas-shoebox-appeal/) **Published:** October 21, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Charities Committee donate Christmas shoe box gifts on behalf of RSD, to Project Romania. **Content:** [ ![IMG_2865](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_2865.jpg?w=609&h=406&ssl=1 "IMG_2865") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-christmas-shoebox-appeal/img_2865/) [ ![stage](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/stage.jpg?w=463&h=406&ssl=1 "stage") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-christmas-shoebox-appeal/stage/) Well done to all of our pupils who brought in shoe boxes recently to support the Charities Committee Christmas shoebox appeal. Thanks to Chrissy for coming to RSD on Friday morning on behalf of Project Romania to receive our total of 105 shoe boxes! 📦 🎄 🎁 - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committee-christmas-shoebox-appeal%2F&t=Charities%20Committee-%20Christmas%20Shoebox%20Appeal) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Charities%20Committee-%20Christmas%20Shoebox%20Appeal&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committee-christmas-shoebox-appeal%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Community, General News --- ### [Biodiversity project with St. Patrick's Academy](https://www.royaldungannon.com/biodiversity-project-with-st-patricks-academy/) **Published:** October 16, 2019 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** [ ![20191009_141623](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191009_141623.jpg?w=716&h=536&ssl=1 "20191009_141623") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/biodiversity-project-with-st-patricks-academy/20191009_141623/) [ ![20191009_141705](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191009_141705.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "20191009_141705") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/biodiversity-project-with-st-patricks-academy/20191009_141705/) [ ![20191009_141722](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191009_141722.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "20191009_141722") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/biodiversity-project-with-st-patricks-academy/20191009_141722/) [ ![20191009_141827](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191009_141827.jpg?w=417&h=312&ssl=1 "20191009_141827") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/biodiversity-project-with-st-patricks-academy/20191009_141827/) [ ![20191009_145508](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191009_145508.jpg?w=417&h=312&ssl=1 "20191009_145508") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/biodiversity-project-with-st-patricks-academy/20191009_145508/) [ ![20191009_151719](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191009_151719-e1571245146187.jpg?w=234&h=312&ssl=1 "20191009_151719") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/biodiversity-project-with-st-patricks-academy/20191009_151719/) [ ![20191009_154102](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191009_154102.jpg?w=398&h=298&ssl=1 "20191009_154102") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/biodiversity-project-with-st-patricks-academy/20191009_154102/) [ ![20191009_154121](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191009_154121.jpg?w=398&h=298&ssl=1 "20191009_154121") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/biodiversity-project-with-st-patricks-academy/20191009_154121/) [ ![20191009_154325](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191009_154325.jpg?w=398&h=297&ssl=1 "20191009_154325") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/biodiversity-project-with-st-patricks-academy/20191009_154325/) [ ![20191009_154406](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191009_154406-e1571245098825.jpg?w=674&h=901&ssl=1 "20191009_154406") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/biodiversity-project-with-st-patricks-academy/20191009_154406/) [ ![20191009_154508](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191009_154508.jpg?w=687&h=514&ssl=1 "20191009_154508") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/biodiversity-project-with-st-patricks-academy/20191009_154508/) [ ![20191009_154735](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191009_154735-e1571245071763.jpg?w=385&h=514&ssl=1 "20191009_154735") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/biodiversity-project-with-st-patricks-academy/20191009_154735/) Last week pupils in Year 10 and Year 13 went to St. Patrick’s Academy to take part in the second meeting for the Biodiversity project. Karen Shiel from RSPB came to talk to the pupils and helped the group to take a bird and biodiversity survey in the grounds of St. Patrick’s Academy . The pupils made simple nut free bird feeders using pine cones, flour and lard. Karen also gave a short talk highlighting their advocacy work at Stormont, inspiring our pupils to think about issues such as wildlife friendly farming, marine and climate change and bird species and numbers. The bird feeders have now been handed over to the Eco-committee who will put them up in the next few days. It was a very informative and enjoyable afternoon and just the start of some really exciting work taking place between the two schools. We look forward to hearing about their next meeting! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbiodiversity-project-with-st-patricks-academy%2F&t=Biodiversity%20project%20with%20St.%20Patrick%E2%80%99s%20Academy) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Biodiversity%20project%20with%20St.%20Patrick%E2%80%99s%20Academy&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbiodiversity-project-with-st-patricks-academy%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Community, Events, Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 3, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits, Year 10 --- ### [RSD pupils rejoice at Peace Service](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-pupils-rejoice-at-peace-service/) **Published:** October 16, 2019 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** [ ![RSD students attending peace](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RSD-students-attending-peace-e1570110939539.jpg?w=309&h=548&ssl=1 "RSD students attending peace") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-pupils-rejoice-at-peace-service/rsd-students-attending-peace/) [ ![Alive reading](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Alive-reading-e1571241813254.jpg?w=308&h=548&ssl=1 "Alive reading") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-pupils-rejoice-at-peace-service/alive-reading/) [ ![peace sign](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/peace-sign-e1571241794123.jpg?w=451&h=548&ssl=1 "peace sign") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-pupils-rejoice-at-peace-service/peace-sign/) Thirteen RSD pupils recently attended a peace service at the Hill of the O’Neil in Dungannon. RSD joined other local schools to celebrate and pray for peace. Local pupils Victoria Morgan and Seanan Cumming both spoke about what peace meant to them, Jessica Jardine (Year 13) said a prayer about inner peace in ourselves while Alice Hayes (Year 13) spoke about world peace. Local ministers led the event with pupils from local schools heavily involved- the event was a very pleasant opportunity to join together and rejoice peace. Our RSD pupils had a very enjoyable time celebrating peace and learning how to be better peace makers and peace builders. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-pupils-rejoice-at-peace-service%2F&t=RSD%20pupils%20rejoice%20at%20Peace%20Service) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20pupils%20rejoice%20at%20Peace%20Service&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-pupils-rejoice-at-peace-service%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, Extra-curricular News, General News --- ### [Louise set to compete in the Woodland Celtic Games](https://www.royaldungannon.com/louise-set-to-compete-in-the-woodland-celtic-games/) **Published:** October 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![1](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1.jpg?w=384&h=512&ssl=1 "1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/louise-set-to-compete-in-the-woodland-celtic-games/1-7/) [ ![2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2.jpg?w=343&h=512&ssl=1 "2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/louise-set-to-compete-in-the-woodland-celtic-games/2-6/) [ ![3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/3.jpg?w=341&h=512&ssl=1 "3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/louise-set-to-compete-in-the-woodland-celtic-games/3-8/) Louise Smiton (Year 9) has been training and developing her skills as a Drum Major, practicing up to three times per week for the last seven years. She has competed at both local and major competitions run by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association and the Northern Ireland branch for the last six years under the guidance of Andrea Gibson and the Co.Armagh Drum Major Class. The competition season includes most Saturdays from May to the end of August and has been a huge commitment for Louise. Last year Louise lifted five 1st place awards and four 2nd place awards out of nine local championships, resulting in her achieving the title of Ulster Champion and Mid Ulster Champion amongst others. This in turn led to Louise being titled the 2018 Novice Champion of Champions in Northern Ireland- such a prestigious award. This year Louise has moved up a grade and has competed all season with competitors up to the age of fourteen. Despite this change she has had a fantastic season, lifting prizes at most local competitions and also at Scottish Major competitions, including 3rd in the Scottish Championships. She also finished the season with a very impressive 2nd place in the Ulster Championships in Newcastle. Louise is registered with Closkelt Pipe Band and in April 2020 she will travel to Sacramento in California to compete in the Woodland Celtic Games. Louise is one of ten drum majors travelling to take part in the two day competitions. This is a fantastic opportunity for Louise and is well deserved with the effort and time she puts in to her practice. We look forward to hearing about how she gets on next year! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flouise-set-to-compete-in-the-woodland-celtic-games%2F&t=Louise%20set%20to%20compete%20in%20the%20Woodland%20Celtic%20Games) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Louise%20set%20to%20compete%20in%20the%20Woodland%20Celtic%20Games&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flouise-set-to-compete-in-the-woodland-celtic-games%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Community, General News, Key Stage 3, Year 9 --- ### [RSD Showjumping Team](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-showjumping-team/) **Published:** September 27, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** [ ![IMG_2744edit](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_2744edit.jpg?w=529&h=305&ssl=1 "IMG_2744edit") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-showjumping-team/img_2744edit/) [ ![20190926_225503](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190926_225503.jpg?w=543&h=305&ssl=1 "20190926_225503") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-showjumping-team/20190926_225503/) Erin Mathieson (Year 9), Emma Jane Orr and Bethany Robinson-Smith (both Year 12) competed yesterday at Ecclesville Equestrian Centre in an event organised by Omagh High School. The team came 5th in the 90cm open class, Erin was placed 4th in the individual metre open class and the team won awards for both tack and turnout. Well done to the girls for such a successful afternoon! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-showjumping-team%2F&t=RSD%20Showjumping%20Team) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Showjumping%20Team&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-showjumping-team%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sports News, Year 12, Year 8 **Tags:** Showjumping --- ### [Ambassadors Football Girls' School Cup](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ambassadors-football-girls-school-cup/) **Published:** May 24, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Well done to our Girls' Football teams who competed in the Ambassadors Football Girls' School Cup. A special mention goes to Lily Gallagher (Year 9) who was awarded 'Player of the Tournament' for her age category and to Jessica McClung (Year 11) who was also awarded 'Player of the Tournament' for her age group. This was a superb achievement for the girls. **Content:** [ ![Emma Ferguson, Cassie Parr, Emily Welton, Jessica McClung, Thea Devlin, Rebecca Willis, Emma-Jane Orr and Hollie Abernethy.](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Girls-Junior-Football-Team-1.jpg?w=340&h=255&ssl=1 "Girls Junior Football Team 1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ambassadors-football-girls-school-cup/girls-junior-football-team-1/) Emma Ferguson, Cassie Parr, Emily Welton, Jessica McClung, Thea Devlin, Rebecca Willis, Emma-Jane Orr and Hollie Abernethy. [ ![Laura Birnie, Nicci Montgomery, Eva McIlroy, Clara Finlay, Eve Connelly, Zoe Gibson, Lily Gallagher, Miriam Carson, Alex Neill and Lucy Redmond](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Girls-Minor-Football-Team-1.jpg?w=340&h=255&ssl=1 "Girls Minor Football Team 1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ambassadors-football-girls-school-cup/girls-minor-football-team-1/) Laura Birnie, Nicci Montgomery, Eva McIlroy, Clara Finlay, Eve Connelly, Zoe Gibson, Lily Gallagher, Miriam Carson, Alex Neill and Lucy Redmond [ ![Jessica McClung (Year 11)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Jessica-McClung-yr-11-PLayer-of-the-tournament-e1558441576317.jpg?w=192&h=255&ssl=1 "Jessica McClung (yr 11) PLayer of the tournament") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ambassadors-football-girls-school-cup/jessica-mcclung-yr-11-player-of-the-tournament/) Jessica McClung (Year 11) [ ![Lily Gallagher (Year 9)](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Lily-gallagher-Yr-9-Player-of-the-tournament-e1558441625268.jpg?w=192&h=255&ssl=1 "Lily gallagher (Yr 9) Player of the tournament") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ambassadors-football-girls-school-cup/lily-gallagher-yr-9-player-of-the-tournament/) Lily Gallagher (Year 9) Well done to our Girls’ Football teams who competed in the Ambassadors Football Girls’ School Cup at Richhill Recreation Centre on 14th May. Our Year 8 and 9 team finished runners up after making it through to the final, where they narrowly lost 1-0 to Newry High School. Our Year 10 and 11 team were defeated in the semi final by Lurgan, 1-0. The Year 8 & 9 team consisted of Miriam Carson and Eva McIlroy (both Year 8), Laura Birnie, Eve Connelly,Clara Finlay, Lily Gallagher, Zoe Gibson, Nicci Montgomery Alex Neill and Lucy Redmond. The Year 10 & 11 team consisted of Emma Ferguson, Thea Devlin, Cassie Parr, Rebecca Willis (all Year 10), Hollie Abernethy, Jessica McClung, Emma-Jane Orr and Emily Welton (all Year 11). A special mention goes to Lily Gallagher (Year 9) who was awarded ‘Player of the Tournament’ for her age category and to Jessica McClung (Year 11) who was also awarded ‘Player of the Tournament’ for her age group. A superb achievement for the girls, well done! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fambassadors-football-girls-school-cup%2F&t=Ambassadors%20Football%20Girls%E2%80%99%20School%20Cup) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ambassadors%20Football%20Girls%E2%80%99%20School%20Cup&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fambassadors-football-girls-school-cup%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sports News, Trips and Visits, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9 **Tags:** Girls' Football --- ### [Sixth Form Open Afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-open-afternoon/) **Published:** April 19, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** The Royal School Dungannon would like to invite Year 12 pupils and their parents to their Sixth Form Open Afternoon on Wednesday 1st May at 2.00pm. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Sixth-form-open-afternoon-Royal-School-Dungannon-300x212.jpg) The Royal School Dungannon would like to invite Year 12 pupils and their parents to their Sixth Form Open Afternoon on Wednesday 1st May at 2.00pm. Details of the event are above and further information about the school is available at [www.royaldungannon.com.](http://www.royaldungannon.com./) We look forward to meeting you. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-open-afternoon%2F&t=Sixth%20Form%20Open%20Afternoon) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sixth%20Form%20Open%20Afternoon&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-open-afternoon%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sixth Form --- ### [Young Enterprise team Aspire win ‘Innovative Product Award’ and ‘Runner Up Company’](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-team-aspire-win-innovative-product-award-and-runner-up-company/) **Published:** February 12, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Year 13 pupils in the Young Enterprise team ‘Aspire’ won ‘Innovative Product Award’ and ‘Runner Up Company’ at the trade fair held at Rushmere shopping centre on 8th February, selling their well-being journal. **Content:** [ ![PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-12](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-12.jpg?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-12") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-team-aspire-win-innovative-product-award-and-runner-up-company/photo-2019-02-13-12-00-12/) [ ![PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-13](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-13.jpg?w=502&h=377&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-13") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-team-aspire-win-innovative-product-award-and-runner-up-company/photo-2019-02-13-12-00-13/) [ ![PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-14 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-14-2.jpg?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-14 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-team-aspire-win-innovative-product-award-and-runner-up-company/photo-2019-02-13-12-00-14-2/) [ ![PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-14 3](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-14-3.jpg?w=675&h=900&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-14 3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-team-aspire-win-innovative-product-award-and-runner-up-company/photo-2019-02-13-12-00-14-3/) [ ![PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-14 4](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-14-4.jpg?w=397&h=298&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-14 4") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-team-aspire-win-innovative-product-award-and-runner-up-company/photo-2019-02-13-12-00-14-4/) [ ![PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-14](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-14.jpg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-14") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-team-aspire-win-innovative-product-award-and-runner-up-company/photo-2019-02-13-12-00-14/) [ ![PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-15 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-15-2.jpg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-15 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-team-aspire-win-innovative-product-award-and-runner-up-company/photo-2019-02-13-12-00-15-2/) [ ![PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-15](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-15.jpg?w=686&h=515&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-15") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-team-aspire-win-innovative-product-award-and-runner-up-company/photo-2019-02-13-12-00-15/) [ ![PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-16 2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-16-2.jpg?w=386&h=515&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-16 2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-team-aspire-win-innovative-product-award-and-runner-up-company/photo-2019-02-13-12-00-16-2/) [ ![PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-16](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-16.jpg?w=1076&h=807&ssl=1 "PHOTO-2019-02-13-12-00-16") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-team-aspire-win-innovative-product-award-and-runner-up-company/photo-2019-02-13-12-00-16/) Year 13 pupils in the Young Enterprise team ‘Aspire’ were at the trade fair at Rushmere shopping centre on Friday selling their well-being journal. In addition to this, our pupils had to prepare a 4 minute presentation and present to a panel of judges from Young Enterprise Northern Ireland. They also had to complete a series of interviews at their stall with judges in each of the criteria, on topics covering marketing, sales, finance and overall journey. The pupils set up a stall of the highest quality, showing RSD’s journey in promoting positive mental health as well as showcasing their product. The team worked extremely hard and really did themselves and the school proud; a most enjoyable day. Aspire achieved the ‘Innovative Product Award’ and ‘Runner Up Company’ at the event. Achieving the runner up company got them through to the NI Finals in April along with 7 other companies across Northern Ireland. They now have to do another presentation and interview with Invest NI and design a company report in an attempt to get through to the UK Finals in London. The final stage is European Finals in Paris. We wish them all the best! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoung-enterprise-team-aspire-win-innovative-product-award-and-runner-up-company%2F&t=Young%20Enterprise%20team%20Aspire%20win%20%E2%80%98Innovative%20Product%20Award%E2%80%99%20and%20%E2%80%98Runner%20Up%20Company%E2%80%99) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Young%20Enterprise%20team%20Aspire%20win%20%E2%80%98Innovative%20Product%20Award%E2%80%99%20and%20%E2%80%98Runner%20Up%20Company%E2%80%99&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoung-enterprise-team-aspire-win-innovative-product-award-and-runner-up-company%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits **Tags:** Young Enterprise --- ### [Sixth Form RE pupils attend CS Lewis Lecture](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-re-pupils-attend-cs-lewis-lecture/) **Published:** April 1, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Sixth Form RE pupils attended a lecture entitled “CS Lewis and the Imagination” in the campus of Stranmillis University College, Belfast. The esteemed CS Lewis scholar Dr Jerry Root from Wheaton College, USA, gave an engaging and informative lecture on CS Lewis to a packed lecture theatre. **Content:** [ ![poster large](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/poster-large.jpg?w=707&h=531&ssl=1 "poster large") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-re-pupils-attend-cs-lewis-lecture/poster-large/) [ ![Jerrya](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Jerrya.jpg?w=365&h=274&ssl=1 "Jerrya") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-re-pupils-attend-cs-lewis-lecture/jerrya/) [ ![CS Lewis group pica](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/CS-Lewis-group-pica.jpg?w=365&h=253&ssl=1 "CS Lewis group pica") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-re-pupils-attend-cs-lewis-lecture/cs-lewis-group-pica/) [ ![Jerry selfie a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Jerry-selfie-a.jpg?w=1076&h=807&ssl=1 "Jerry selfie a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-re-pupils-attend-cs-lewis-lecture/jerry-selfie-a/) On Thursday 14th March, a group of Year 13 and Year 14 RE pupils attended a lecture entitled “CS Lewis and the Imagination” in the campus of Stranmillis University College, Belfast. The esteemed CS Lewis scholar Dr Jerry Root from Wheaton College, USA, gave an engaging and informative lecture on CS Lewis to a packed lecture theatre. After the lecture Dr Root took the time to meet the RSD party, shake hands with everyone and speak to group. CS Lewis is studied at A level as an example of a modern day apologist and it was very enlightening to listen to and then meet such a well-respected authority on CS Lewis. Ms A Prescott - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-re-pupils-attend-cs-lewis-lecture%2F&t=Sixth%20Form%20RE%20pupils%20attend%20CS%20Lewis%20Lecture) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sixth%20Form%20RE%20pupils%20attend%20CS%20Lewis%20Lecture&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-re-pupils-attend-cs-lewis-lecture%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, RE, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Senior Girls Tag Rugby team pipped at the post](https://www.royaldungannon.com/senior-girls-tag-rugby-team-pipped-at-the-post/) **Published:** April 1, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Senior-Tag-Team-002-a-300x212.jpg) Well done to our Senior Girls Tag Rugby team who finished as runners up in the Danske Bank Schools Cup competition. The girls finished at the top of their group after beating Victoria College 4 tries to 0. Tries came from Sarah Shrestha (Year 12), Lucy Turkington (Year 13) x 2 and Katie Orr (Year 14). The team then played Ballyclare and won 3 – 2. Tries were from Lucy Turkington, Sarah Shrestha and Ellie Greenaway (Year 12). The final group match was against ERGS Team 2 where the girls won 4-1. Tries again from Sarah Shrestha, Ellie Greenaway, Lucy Turkington and Holly Henderson (Year 12). This meant the team faced ERGS Team 1 in the final but were unlucky to loose out by 3 tries. Our congratulations go to the girls on this great achievement. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsenior-girls-tag-rugby-team-pipped-at-the-post%2F&t=Senior%20Girls%20Tag%20Rugby%20team%20pipped%20at%20the%20post) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Senior%20Girls%20Tag%20Rugby%20team%20pipped%20at%20the%20post&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsenior-girls-tag-rugby-team-pipped-at-the-post%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Sports News, Year 12 **Tags:** Tag Rugby --- ### [U15 SELB Hockey Team Selection](https://www.royaldungannon.com/u15-southern-board-hockey-team-selection/) **Published:** March 15, 2019 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Lucy Redmond, Molly Watt and Abbie Hampton who have all been selected for the U15 Area Board Hockey team. **Content:** [ ![hocket girls pic](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/hocket-girls-pic.jpg?w=386&h=515&ssl=1 "hocket girls pic") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/u15-southern-board-hockey-team-selection/hocket-girls-pic/) [ ![SELB PLAYERS](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/SELB-PLAYERS.jpg?w=686&h=515&ssl=1 "SELB PLAYERS") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/u15-southern-board-hockey-team-selection/selb-players/) Congratulations to Lucy Redmond (Year 9), Abbie Hampton and Molly Watt (both Year 10) who were selected for the U15 Southern Board Hockey team. Their tournament took place on 26th March at Lisnagarvey Hockey Club and the girls finished 3rd in the Area Board tournament. Belfast won overall and North East came second. The girls drew with both teams; a superb achievement at this level, well done. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu15-southern-board-hockey-team-selection%2F&t=U15%20SELB%20Hockey%20Team%20Selection) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=U15%20SELB%20Hockey%20Team%20Selection&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu15-southern-board-hockey-team-selection%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 3, Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Emma competes in Irish Minor Schools Swimming Championship](https://www.royaldungannon.com/emma-competes-in-irish-minor-schools-swimming-championship/) **Published:** February 12, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Emma Chambers (Year 8) competed in the Irish Minor Schools Swimming Championship in Dublin National Aquatic Centre on Sunday 10th February, representing RSD. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/PHOTO-2019-02-11-13-14-59-225x300.jpg) Emma Chambers (Year 8) competed in the Irish Minor Schools Swimming Championship in Dublin National Aquatic Centre on Sunday 10th February, representing RSD. Admission to this gala was strictly for competitors who had obtained qualifying times in heats from the four provinces in Ireland. Emma achieved 18th place in the 50m Butterfly, a commendable achievement considering the standard of competition. She also qualified for the final in the 50m breaststroke, finishing in 9th place overall. This was a great success for Emma and testament to her dedication and training, achieving new personal bests in both swims. Well done. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Femma-competes-in-irish-minor-schools-swimming-championship%2F&t=Emma%20competes%20in%20Irish%20Minor%20Schools%20Swimming%20Championship) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Emma%20competes%20in%20Irish%20Minor%20Schools%20Swimming%20Championship&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Femma-competes-in-irish-minor-schools-swimming-championship%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Sports News, Year 8 **Tags:** Swimming --- ### [Emma-Jane named 2019 Premier Individual Champion at Show Jumping League](https://www.royaldungannon.com/emma-jane-named-2019-premier-individual-champion-at-show-jumping-league/) **Published:** February 12, 2019 **Author:** Carys Brodison **Excerpt:** Emma-Jane Orr was named the Premier Individual Champion of the MEC Interschools Open Individual 1m 10 Show Jumping League, on her pony Jazzy Susie, representing Royal School Dungannon. **Content:** [ ![Show Jumping Champion](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/emmajane2.jpg?w=359&h=532&ssl=1 "emmajane2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/emma-jane-named-2019-premier-individual-champion-at-show-jumping-league/emmajane2/) [ ![Show Jumping Champion](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/emmajane1.jpg?w=355&h=532&ssl=1 "emmajane1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/emma-jane-named-2019-premier-individual-champion-at-show-jumping-league/emmajane1/) [ ![IMG_2201](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_2201-e1549977135885.jpg?w=354&h=532&ssl=1 "IMG_2201") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/emma-jane-named-2019-premier-individual-champion-at-show-jumping-league/img_2201/) Last term Emma-Jane Orr (Year 11) represented RSD in the Inter-Schools Show Jumping League which was held in the Meadows Equestrian Centre. Eight events were held from September to December and Emma-Jane competed at Premier Level, the top level, against 70 of the best show jumpers from post-primary schools in Northern Ireland. Last month it was announced that Emma-Jane had won the event and was named the Premier Individual Champion. This is a remarkable achievement, especially as she was competing against pupils in Years 12, 13 & 14. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Carys-200.jpg) Author Details [Carys Brodison](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/cbrodison892/) I am a Year 11 pupil currently studying for my GCSE’s in Spanish, Food and Nutrition, Digital Technology and Triple Award Science. I am also a member of the School News Team. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Femma-jane-named-2019-premier-individual-champion-at-show-jumping-league%2F&t=Emma-Jane%20named%202019%20Premier%20Individual%20Champion%20at%20Show%20Jumping%20League) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Emma-Jane%20named%202019%20Premier%20Individual%20Champion%20at%20Show%20Jumping%20League&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Femma-jane-named-2019-premier-individual-champion-at-show-jumping-league%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 4, Sports News, Year 11 **Tags:** Show Jumping --- ### [Inspiration Dance UK and Ireland finals](https://www.royaldungannon.com/inspiration-dance-uk-and-ireland-finals/) **Published:** February 3, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Kacey McMullan, Emma Chambers, Zara Pinkerton, Katie Chambers and Neve McCarley competed in the Inspiration Dance UK and Ireland finals at the Viva stadium in Blackpool last weekend, as part of the Jamie Lee Meneely School of Dance. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_1249-edit-300x209.jpg) Congratulations to five of our pupils, Kacey McMullan, Emma Chambers, Zara Pinkerton, Katie Chambers and Neve McCarley who travelled to the Viva stadium in Blackpool last weekend as part of Jamie Lee Meneely School of Dance. The girls traveled to compete in the Inspiration Dance UK and Ireland finals after qualifying in the Northern Ireland Heats last October in their troupe performances. Although the troupes did not get placed in a medal position in this final, their routines were most impressive in a very competitive field; it was a real achievement and honour to represent Northern Ireland at this competition. Congratulations goes to Katie Chambers who performed individually, a song from Shrek the Musical, to claim first place in the Musical Theatre Solo Section. Katie was also rewarded with one of only three ‘Judge’s Special Awards’ for her performance out of some 240 performances in all sections of dance. Well done to all involved. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Finspiration-dance-uk-and-ireland-finals%2F&t=Inspiration%20Dance%20UK%20and%20Ireland%20finals) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Inspiration%20Dance%20UK%20and%20Ireland%20finals&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Finspiration-dance-uk-and-ireland-finals%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News **Tags:** Dance --- ### [Young Artists Exhibition 2019](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-artists-exhibition-2019-2/) **Published:** February 4, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Royal School Dungannon and St. Patrick's Academy, Young Artists Exhibition 2019. **Content:** [ ![IMG_8779](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_8779.jpg?w=326&h=245&ssl=1 "IMG_8779") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_8779/) [ ![IMG_7811](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_7811-e1549315781473.jpg?w=184&h=245&ssl=1 "IMG_7811") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_7811/) [ ![IMG_5148](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_5148-e1549315638704.jpg?w=184&h=245&ssl=1 "IMG_5148") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_5148/) [ ![IMG_8710](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_8710-e1549315615912.jpg?w=183&h=245&ssl=1 "IMG_8710") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_8710/) [ ![IMG_7067](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_7067-e1549315663194.jpg?w=183&h=245&ssl=1 "IMG_7067") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_7067/) [ ![IMG_1559](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_1559.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_1559") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_1559/) [ ![IMG_7947](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_7947.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_7947") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_7947/) [ ![IMG_6872](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_6872.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_6872") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_6872/) [ ![IMG_4521](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_4521.jpg?w=299&h=224&ssl=1 "IMG_4521") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_4521/) [ ![IMG_6518](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_6518.jpg?w=299&h=224&ssl=1 "IMG_6518") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_6518/) [ ![IMG_2360](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_2360-e1549315761805.jpg?w=168&h=224&ssl=1 "IMG_2360") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_2360/) [ ![IMG_1857](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_1857.jpg?w=298&h=224&ssl=1 "IMG_1857") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/img_1857/) Royal School Dungannon and St. Patrick’s Academy, Young Artists Exhibition 2019. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoung-artists-exhibition-2019-2%2F&t=Young%20Artists%20Exhibition%202019) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Young%20Artists%20Exhibition%202019&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoung-artists-exhibition-2019-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Art and Design, Community, Events, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Year 11, Year 12 **Tags:** SESP --- ### [PE Multi Sports Blitz Day 2019](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pe-multi-sports-blitz-day-2019/) **Published:** January 17, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** On 1st February at RSD, Year 8 and Year 9 pupils will enjoy a fun filled day of Hockey, Football, Basketball and Tag Rugby mini events, coordinated by the A Level PE pupils and PE Staff. This is a new House competition involving all four houses. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Multi-Sports-Blitz-Day-002-flyerv2-212x300.jpg)On 1st February at RSD, Year 8 and Year 9 pupils will enjoy a fun filled day of Hockey, Football, Basketball and Tag Rugby mini events, coordinated by the A Level PE pupils and PE Staff. This is a new House competition involving all four houses. Results will lead to points going towards the Inter House competition within school. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpe-multi-sports-blitz-day-2019%2F&t=PE%20Multi%20Sports%20Blitz%20Day%202019) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=PE%20Multi%20Sports%20Blitz%20Day%202019&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpe-multi-sports-blitz-day-2019%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 3, Physical Education, Sports News --- ### [Love for Life LLW visit](https://www.royaldungannon.com/love-for-life-llw-visit/) **Published:** February 3, 2019 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** RSD welcomed the Love for Life team into school on Thursday 31st January to deliver relationship programmes to Years 9, 11 and 12. **Content:** [ ![IMG_2096](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_2096.jpg?w=731&h=487&ssl=1 "IMG_2096") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/love-for-life-llw-visit/img_2096/) [ ![4e7dcbf4-3c43-457d-a3e1-0f4465472e05](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4e7dcbf4-3c43-457d-a3e1-0f4465472e05.jpg?w=341&h=256&ssl=1 "4e7dcbf4-3c43-457d-a3e1-0f4465472e05") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/love-for-life-llw-visit/4e7dcbf4-3c43-457d-a3e1-0f4465472e05/) [ ![IMG_2101](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_2101.jpg?w=341&h=227&ssl=1 "IMG_2101") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/love-for-life-llw-visit/img_2101/) RSD welcomed the Love for Life team into school last Thursday to deliver relationship programmes to Years 9, 11 and 12. Pupils enjoyed becoming more informed about this topic in an interactive, relevant and engaging way. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flove-for-life-llw-visit%2F&t=Love%20for%20Life%20LLW%20visit) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Love%20for%20Life%20LLW%20visit&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flove-for-life-llw-visit%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, LLW, Trips and Visits, Year 11, Year 12, Year 9 --- ### [Study Skills Sessions](https://www.royaldungannon.com/study-skills-sessions/) **Published:** December 5, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Study Skills sessions were offered to all of our Year 11 pupils from September to December. Pupils found these afternoon sessions to be very beneficial and a fantastic opportunity to help them with their independent studies, to develop revision techniques and strategies for upcoming examinations. **Content:** ![IMG_9179](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_9179-e1548238045600.jpg?w=686&h=515&ssl=1 "IMG_9179") ![IMG_9177](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_9177-e1548238070817.jpg?w=386&h=515&ssl=1 "IMG_9177") Study Skills sessions were offered to all of our Year 11 pupils from September to December. There were three cycles of this available with three lessons per cycle. Pupils found these afternoon sessions to be very beneficial and a fantastic opportunity to help them with their independent studies, to develop revision techniques and strategies for upcoming examinations. Tutorials one and two were based around study methods, while tutorial three was based around digital revision tools such as GCSE pod, My Popplet and Go Conquer. Many thanks to Mrs Matthew for guiding these sessions and to Mrs Chambers for facilitating. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstudy-skills-sessions%2F&t=Study%20Skills%20Sessions) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Study%20Skills%20Sessions&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstudy-skills-sessions%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News, Key Stage 4, Year 11 --- ### [Spreading Christmas cheer](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spreading-christmas-cheer/) **Published:** January 17, 2019 **Author:** Grace Boyle **Excerpt:** The Senior Choir performed for the residents of Dungannon Care Home on Monday 17th December. **Content:** The Senior Choir performed for the residents of Dungannon Care Home on Monday 17th December. This is the second consecutive year for the event and the choir were excited to return and enjoy the festivities. The residents really enjoyed it and the choir found it very fun and fulfilling! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Grace-200.jpg) Author Details [Grace Boyle](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/gboyle523/) I am a Year 10 pupil at RSD. My favourite subjects are Biology and Maths. I love listening to music, watching movies and reading. I am involved in the Junior Choir and the News Team as a reporter. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fspreading-christmas-cheer%2F&t=Spreading%20Christmas%20cheer) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Spreading%20Christmas%20cheer&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fspreading-christmas-cheer%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Community, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 4, Music News, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits, Year 11, Year 12 **Tags:** Choir --- ### [Boarding Christmas Dinner 2018](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2018/) **Published:** January 17, 2019 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** Thursday the 12th of December was our boarders Christmas dinner. We had a wonderful time celebrating Christmas before heading home to our own families, keeping up the festive spirit .Thanks to the kitchen staff for a delicious meal and to our Upper Sixth for fantastic after-dinner entertainment. This is one of our favourite occasions and this year’s dinner was definitely one of the highlights of the year. A great night of fun was had by all. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/FB_IMG_1547454839211-300x170.jpg)Group photograph of the entire boarding department [ ![FB_IMG_1547454956725[1]](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/FB_IMG_15474549567251.jpg?w=399&h=300&ssl=1 "FB_IMG_1547454956725[1]") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2018/fb_img_15474549567251/) [ ![Pupil are having fun playing 'Musical Chairs'](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/FB_IMG_1547454863878.jpg?w=399&h=299&ssl=1 "FB_IMG_1547454863878") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2018/fb_img_1547454863878/) Pupil are having fun playing ‘Musical Chairs’ [ ![Mrs. Gilkinson is enjoying the Christmas game](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/FB_IMG_1547454869457.jpg?w=399&h=290&ssl=1 "FB_IMG_1547454869457") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2018/fb_img_1547454869457/) Mrs. Gilkinson is enjoying the Christmas game [ ![Peter and Mr. Ritchie cannot wait to pop all the balloons!](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/FB_IMG_1547454887603.jpg?w=673&h=897&ssl=1 "FB_IMG_1547454887603") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2018/fb_img_1547454887603/) Peter and Mr. Ritchie cannot wait to pop all the balloons! [ ![FB_IMG_1547454935549](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/FB_IMG_1547454935549.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "FB_IMG_1547454935549") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2018/fb_img_1547454935549/) [ ![The Upper Sixth boarders are cherishing their last Christmas dinner in RSD](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/FB_IMG_1547454939891.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "FB_IMG_1547454939891") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2018/fb_img_1547454939891/) The Upper Sixth boarders are cherishing their last Christmas dinner in RSD [ ![Miss Gorman is having fun at her firt boarding Christmas dinner](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/FB_IMG_1547454943865.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "FB_IMG_1547454943865") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2018/fb_img_1547454943865/) Miss Gorman is having fun at her firt boarding Christmas dinner [ ![FB_IMG_1547454948567](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/FB_IMG_1547454948567.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "FB_IMG_1547454948567") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2018/fb_img_1547454948567/) [ ![FB_IMG_1547454952263](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/FB_IMG_1547454952263.jpg?w=536&h=402&ssl=1 "FB_IMG_1547454952263") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner-2018/fb_img_1547454952263/) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fboarding-christmas-dinner-2018%2F&t=Boarding%20Christmas%20Dinner%202018) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Boarding%20Christmas%20Dinner%202018&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fboarding-christmas-dinner-2018%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [Art exhibition at Ranfurly House](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house/) **Published:** September 27, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** For the sixth successive year, the Art and Design departments from both Royal School Dungannon and St. Patrick's Academy have worked together on this excellent project which celebrates the talent and achievement of our Art pupils across GCSE and A Level. **Content:** [ ![18](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/18-e1548238193481.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "18") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house/18-2/) [ ![17](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/17-e1548238219204.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "17") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house/17-2/) In a joint venture between RSD and St Patrick’s Academy, (and part of the Shared Education Partnership) this year’s Ranfurly House Art Exhibition ran from 11th – 27th September. For the sixth successive year, the Art and Design departments from both schools have worked together on this excellent project which celebrates the talent and achievement of our Art pupils across GCSE and A Level. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fart-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house%2F&t=Art%20exhibition%20at%20Ranfurly%20House) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Art%20exhibition%20at%20Ranfurly%20House&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fart-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Art and Design, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [Christmas Concert](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-concert/) **Published:** December 5, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Royal School Dungannon presents our Christmas Concert - a showcase of music, drama and dance. This will be held in RSD on Wednesday 12th December at 7.30pm and is sure to be a fun and festive evening. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Christmas-Concert-RSD-212x300.jpg) Royal School Dungannon presents our Christmas Concert – a showcase of music, drama and dance. This will be held in RSD on Wednesday 12th December at 7.30pm and is sure to be a fun and festive evening. Please feel free to come along, enjoy the festivities and support our junior pupils in this exciting event. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-concert%2F&t=Christmas%20Concert) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Christmas%20Concert&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-concert%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Drama News, General News, Key Stage 3, Music News, Year 10, Year 8, Year 9 **Tags:** Dance --- ### [Soroptimist Success](https://www.royaldungannon.com/soroptimist-success/) **Published:** November 20, 2018 **Author:** Ellen Kirkland **Excerpt:** RSD pupils impress in local public speaking competition, held in Ranfurly House by Soroptimist International and the Mid-Ulster Women’s Aid. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/7-300x225.jpg) On the evening of Thursday 8th November, Zara McDermott, Leah Maxwell and Ellen Kirkland participated in the annual Soroptimist public speaking competition against nine girls from other local schools. It was held in Ranfurly House by Soroptimist International and the Mid-Ulster Women’s Aid; both organisations with strong beliefs in helping females gain confidence. The girls had to prepare a 4-6 minute speech on their chosen topics, with the aim to impress the three judges and intrigue the audience watching. All of the girls were highly praised for their “excellent research”, “great delivery” and “the overall high standard of speech.” This was a great opportunity for developing confidence as well as discussing very topical issues. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsoroptimist-success%2F&t=Soroptimist%20Success) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Soroptimist%20Success&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsoroptimist-success%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Community, Extra-curricular News, General News, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits, Year 12 **Tags:** Public Speaking --- ### [A Royal Debate](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-royal-debate/) **Published:** November 20, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** On Thursday 15th November, the five Royal Schools participated in the annual 1608 Royal Schools Debating Competition. The competition was hosted this year by Royal School Cavan. **Content:** [ ![IMG_0606](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_0606-e1548239534451.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_0606") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-royal-debate/img_0606/) [ ![IMG_0614](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_0614-e1548239513646.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_0614") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-royal-debate/img_0614/) [ ![IMG_0635](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_0635-e1548239473228.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_0635") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-royal-debate/img_0635-3/) [ ![IMG_1100](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_1100-e1548239455425.jpg?w=1076&h=807&ssl=1 "IMG_1100") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-royal-debate/img_1100/) On Thursday 15th November, the five Royal Schools participated in the annual 1608 Royal Schools Debating Competition. The competition was hosted this year by Royal School Cavan. We had two teams this year; Joseph Hamill and Catherine Boyd as well as Matthew McNeill and Rebecca Rocha-Elliott. Rebecca and Matthew progressed effortlessly to the semi finals (where they debated arguing that Trump does not pose a threat to our security!) and were unfortunately put out at the last minute by the judges. Both teams worked well- the debates proved to be a major success and were thoroughly enjoyed by those involved. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-royal-debate%2F&t=A%20Royal%20Debate) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20Royal%20Debate&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-royal-debate%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, Trips and Visits **Tags:** Debating --- ### [Bagpipes & whistles!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/bagpipes-whistles/) **Published:** October 28, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** A musical treat from our peripatetic tutor, Mark Carmichael, Year 8 pupils enjoyed hearing the versatility of both bagpipes and whistle. **Content:** Our Year 8 pupils had a recent musical treat from one of our peripatetic tutors, Mark Carmichael. Pupils were able to get a taste for traditional and popular music played on both the bagpipes and whistle. It was a most enjoyable experience! Lessons are available with Mr Carmichael as well as a whole host of other tutors on an array of instruments at RSD. Contact the Music Department for more details. Mr A Boyd - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbagpipes-whistles%2F&t=Bagpipes%20%26%20whistles%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Bagpipes%20%26%20whistles%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbagpipes-whistles%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Music, Music News, Year 8 --- ### [Ulster Orchestra Masterclass](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-orchestra-masterclass-2/) **Published:** October 28, 2018 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** We recently had the pleasure to welcome Danny McCann-Williams from the Ulster Orchestra to RSD to give a violin masterclass to one of our Year 13 pupils, Emily Hayes. **Content:** [ ![IMG_5116](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_5116-e1548240669864.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "IMG_5116") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-orchestra-masterclass-2/img_5116/) [ ![IMG_5125](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_5125-e1548240630123.jpg?w=417&h=313&ssl=1 "IMG_5125") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-orchestra-masterclass-2/img_5125/) [ ![IMG_5119v2](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_5119v2-e1548240650404.jpg?w=234&h=313&ssl=1 "IMG_5119v2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-orchestra-masterclass-2/img_5119v2/) We recently had the pleasure to welcome Danny McCann-Williams, from the Ulster Orchestra, to RSD to give a violin masterclass to one of our Year 13 pupils, Emily Hayes. Emily recited a piece on her violin called ‘Intermezzo’, Danny helped to bring in more tips for Emily to further improve her skill and this particular piece of music. Many other Royal Strings members, along with Mr Boyd, thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to listen to the masterclass. At the end, Danny also played one of his favourite violin pieces which was breath-taking. We would like to thank Danny for coming into our school and bringing new inspiration, not only to Emily’s playing but to everyone else who benefited from attending the workshop. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-orchestra-masterclass-2%2F&t=Ulster%20Orchestra%20Masterclass) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ulster%20Orchestra%20Masterclass&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-orchestra-masterclass-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Music, Music News --- ### [Celebrating success at GCSE and A Level](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-at-gcse-and-a-level/) **Published:** August 24, 2015 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** Well done to Year 12 and Sixth Form pupils who received their examination results recently. **GCSE** There were record-breaking GCSE results in this summer’s examinations. The overall results showed a record number of A\*, A and B grades achieved with 57.4% of all grades at A\*/A and 83.2% at A\*-B, beating the previous high figures set in 2010 and 2014. An incredible 50/103 pupils who sat GCSE examinations returned at least 7 A\*/A grades. Jennifer McLean secured a clean sweep of 10 A\* grades, Grace Doran returned 9 A\* grades plus 1 A grade, and Andrew Irvine achieved 8 A\* and 2 A grades. Sarah Maxwell and Kerry McMullan each scored 8 A\* grades plus 1 A grade while Emily Elliot-Murphy, Lauren Plunkett and Adam Smith all returned 7 A\* and 3 A grades. Matthew Maguire, Kira McCammon, Adam McFarlane, Lareyna McMenemy and Sophie Shannon carried off 10 A\*/A grades each. Suzanne Bell, Rebecca Boyd, Rebekah Clingan, Zara-Louise Farmer, Hannah Fowler, Aaron Graham, Natalie Graham-Mulgrew, Emily Greenaway, Reuben Morrow, Julie Orr, Adam Patterson, Joshua Patton, Lucy Steenson and Hannah Weir each returnedA\*/A grades in 9 subjects. Polo Chiu, Nadine Graham-Mulgrew and Callum Parke all scored 5 A\* grades in their overall totals. 92% of pupils met DENI benchmarks of returning at least 7 A\*-C grades including Mathematics and English; and 97% of pupils secured at least 5A\*-C grades including Mathematics and English. **AS and A2 Level** RSD’s Sixth Form pupils achieved excellent A Level results in this summer’s examinations with 7 out of 10 grades awarded at the top grades of A\*, A or B and an average UCAS points return per pupil of 330 (approaching the equivalent of 2 As and 1 B). The overall pass rate was 98.4% across all subjects. 12 pupils out of a cohort of 77 secured at least 3 A\* or A grades. Alex MacDonald led the way, returning A\* grades in all 4 of her subjects, while May McCool and Ellen McLean each scored 3 A\* grades plus 1 A grade. Robyn Elliot-Murphy achieved 2 A\* and 2 A grades and Courtney Hadden scored 2 A\* grades and 1 A grade. Joshua McKee and Jim Meng carried off at least 1 A\* grade plus 2 A grades each. David McFarlane, Kenneth Mok, Claude Mok, Jill Morrow and Benny Tang completed the line up with at least 3 A grades each. In addition, 11 other pupils achieved at least 2 A\* or A grades and 1 B grade. At AS Level a large number of RSD pupils established a strong platform for A Level success next year, with around 6/10 grades at A or B grade. 14 pupils returned at least three A grades in their chosen subjects, including Nina Choo, Gary Lau and Karen Wong who each achieved 5 A grades, and Rachel Burrows, Vicky Chick, Jonathan Gilmour, Derek Mak, Sophie Steenson, Stephen Stewart and Emma Thompson who each secured 4 A grades. Jo McKeown, Lydia Reilly, Hannah Smyth and Lucy Talbot all returned at least 3 A grades. A further 12 pupils achieved 2 A grades and 1 B grade. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-at-gcse-and-a-level%2F&t=Celebrating%20success%20at%20GCSE%20and%20A%20Level) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20success%20at%20GCSE%20and%20A%20Level&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-at-gcse-and-a-level%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Sixth Form --- ### [SESP Art Lessons with Mrs Louise Shaw](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sesp-art-lessons-with-mrs-louise-shaw/) **Published:** November 22, 2016 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Tuesday 15th November 2016: RSD & SPA Art lessons with Mrs Louise Shaw **Content:** ![1-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0592](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0592.jpg?w=287&h=216&ssl=1 "1-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0592") ![2-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0590](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0590.jpg?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "2-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0590") ![3-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0589](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/3-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0589.jpg?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "3-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0589") ![4-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0588](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/4-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0588.jpg?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "4-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0588") ![5-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0587](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/5-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0587.jpg?w=287&h=216&ssl=1 "5-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0587") ![6-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0586](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/6-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0586.jpg?w=302&h=372&ssl=1 "6-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0586") ![7-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0584](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/7-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0584.jpg?w=496&h=372&ssl=1 "7-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0584") ![8-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0585-crop](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/8-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0585-crop.jpg?w=270&h=372&ssl=1 "8-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0585-crop") *Tuesday 15th November 2016: RSD & SPA Art lessons with Mrs Louise Shaw* - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsesp-art-lessons-with-mrs-louise-shaw%2F&t=SESP%20Art%20Lessons%20with%20Mrs%20Louise%20Shaw) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=SESP%20Art%20Lessons%20with%20Mrs%20Louise%20Shaw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsesp-art-lessons-with-mrs-louise-shaw%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, Community --- ### [SPA & RSD SESP Art lessons with Mrs Louise Shaw](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spa-rsd-sesp-art-lessons-mrs-louise-shaw/) **Published:** December 18, 2016 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Twenty parents from St Patrick's Academy and The Royal School Dungannon enjoyed five weeks of evening Art classes with Mrs Louise Shaw, as part of the schools’ Shared Education Programme. **Content:** *Louise pictured above with some of the group of SPA & RSD parents* ![7-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0584-e1482095027689](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/7-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0584-e1482095027689.jpg?w=518&h=388&ssl=1 "7-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0584-e1482095027689") ![2-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0590](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0590.jpg?w=291&h=388&ssl=1 "2-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0590") ![IMG_8261](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_8261.jpg?w=259&h=388&ssl=1 "IMG_8261") ![5-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0587](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/5-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0587.jpg?w=537&h=403&ssl=1 "5-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0587") ![1-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0592](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/1-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0592.jpg?w=537&h=402&ssl=1 "1-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0592") ![16-e1482095042208](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/16-e1482095042208.jpg?w=535&h=809&ssl=1 "16-e1482095042208") ![4-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0588](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/4-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0588.jpg?w=536&h=715&ssl=1 "4-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0588") ![3-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0589](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/3-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0589.jpg?w=536&h=715&ssl=1 "3-SESP-Art-Lesson-IMG_0589") ![IMG_8260](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_8260.jpg?w=1076&h=1613&ssl=1 "IMG_8260") Twenty parents from St Patrick’s Academy and The Royal School Dungannon enjoyed five weeks of evening Art classes with Mrs Louise Shaw, as part of the schools’ Shared Education Programme. These ran from Tuesday 8th November to Tuesday 6th December this year.The group had a great time experimenting with a wide range of media and techniques with instruction from Louise; these included lino printing, mono printing, stitching and plaster moulds. A small exhibition of some of this work is currently on display in the foyer of RSD. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fspa-rsd-sesp-art-lessons-mrs-louise-shaw%2F&t=SPA%20%26%20RSD%20SESP%20Art%20lessons%20with%20Mrs%20Louise%20Shaw) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=SPA%20%26%20RSD%20SESP%20Art%20lessons%20with%20Mrs%20Louise%20Shaw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fspa-rsd-sesp-art-lessons-mrs-louise-shaw%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, Community, Events, General News --- ### [Year 10 at the Ulster Museum](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-ulster-museum/) **Published:** February 13, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** On Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd of February, Year 10 went to the Ulster Museum with the Art Department. Students went on a gallery tour and saw paintings work by Strickland Lowry, Sir William Orpen, Edward McGuire and Frank Auerbach. **Content:** [ ![IMG_2722](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2722-e1487021602540.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_2722") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-ulster-museum/img_2722/) [ ![IMG_2723](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2723-e1487021624279.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_2723") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-ulster-museum/img_2723/) [ ![IMG_2725](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2725-e1487021640414.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_2725") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-ulster-museum/img_2725/) [ ![IMG_2731](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2731-e1487021659834.jpg?w=341&h=256&ssl=1 "IMG_2731") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-ulster-museum/img_2731/) [ ![IMG_2734](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2734-e1487021680907.jpg?w=341&h=255&ssl=1 "IMG_2734") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-ulster-museum/img_2734/) [ ![Edward McGuire : Portrait of Seamus Heaney](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2737-e1487021750429.jpg?w=386&h=515&ssl=1 "IMG_2737") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-ulster-museum/img_2737/) Edward McGuire : Portrait of Seamus Heaney [ ![IMG_2800](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2800-e1487021796959.jpg?w=341&h=256&ssl=1 "IMG_2800") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-ulster-museum/img_2800/) [ ![IMG_2804](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2804-e1487021816835.jpg?w=341&h=255&ssl=1 "IMG_2804") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-ulster-museum/img_2804/) [ ![Strickland Lowry : The Family of Thomas Bateson](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2810-e1487021908568.jpg?w=287&h=216&ssl=1 "IMG_2810") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-ulster-museum/img_2810/) Strickland Lowry : The Family of Thomas Bateson [ ![Sir William Orpen : Resting](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2807-e1487021873524.jpg?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "IMG_2807") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-ulster-museum/img_2807/) Sir William Orpen : Resting [ ![Sir William Orpen : Self Portrait](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2805-e1487021850842.jpg?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "IMG_2805") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-ulster-museum/img_2805/) Sir William Orpen : Self Portrait [ ![Frank Auerbach : Head of Julia](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2811-e1487021942700.jpg?w=162&h=216&ssl=1 "IMG_2811") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-ulster-museum/img_2811/) Frank Auerbach : Head of Julia [ ![IMG_2816](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2816-e1487021956213.jpg?w=287&h=216&ssl=1 "IMG_2816") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-ulster-museum/img_2816/) [ ![IMG_2821](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2821-e1487021971812.jpg?w=502&h=377&ssl=1 "IMG_2821") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-ulster-museum/img_2821/) [ ![IMG_2825](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2825-e1487021992661.jpg?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "IMG_2825") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-ulster-museum/img_2825/) [ ![IMG_2826](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2826-e1487022010868.jpg?w=283&h=377&ssl=1 "IMG_2826") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-ulster-museum/img_2826/) [ ![Biology Trip](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2837-e1487022021713.jpg?w=299&h=224&ssl=1 "Biology Trip") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-ulster-museum/img_2837/) [ ![Biology Trip](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2756-e1487021769256.jpg?w=168&h=224&ssl=1 "Biology Trip") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-ulster-museum/img_2756/) [ ![IMG_2851](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2851-e1487022040581.jpg?w=299&h=224&ssl=1 "IMG_2851") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-ulster-museum/img_2851/) [ ![IMG_2855](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2855-e1487022055719.jpg?w=298&h=224&ssl=1 "IMG_2855") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-ulster-museum/img_2855/) On Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd of February, Year 10 went to the Ulster Museum with the Art Department. Students went on a gallery tour and saw paintings work by Strickland Lowry, Sir William Orpen, Edward McGuire and Frank Auerbach. During the gallery tour, students learned more about the technique, style and lifestyles of the aforementioned artists. They studied these styles and attempted to replicate this in their own self portraits during the workshop. After the gallery tour, students visited the True Colours exhibition at the Museum. Before heading home, all students visited the the Palm House in the Botanic Gardens. Many photographs were taken of the very unusual and exotic plants, in preparation for a Photoshop project in Art in the forthcoming weeks. They were particularly taken by a giant flowering plant that had a very unusual odour! They all had a great time and they enjoyed it very much. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-ulster-museum%2F&t=Year%2010%20at%20the%20Ulster%20Museum) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2010%20at%20the%20Ulster%20Museum&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-ulster-museum%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, Key Stage 3, Trips and Visits, Year 10 --- ### [Christmas Dinner & Festive Fun 2017](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-festive-fun-2017/) **Published:** December 31, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Thursday 14th December saw our annual Christmas Dinner at RSD, with many students and staff dressing up in keeping with the festive spirit. A great afternoon of fun was had by all! **Content:** [ ![IMG_0041web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0041web.jpg?w=185&h=228&ssl=1 "IMG_0041web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-festive-fun-2017/img_0041web/) [ ![IMG_0062web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0062web.jpg?w=163&h=228&ssl=1 "IMG_0062web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-festive-fun-2017/img_0062web/) [ ![IMG_0046web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0046web.jpg?w=152&h=228&ssl=1 "IMG_0046web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-festive-fun-2017/img_0046web/) [ ![IMG_0044web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0044web.jpg?w=385&h=228&ssl=1 "IMG_0044web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-festive-fun-2017/img_0044web/) [ ![IMG_0048web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0048web.jpg?w=175&h=228&ssl=1 "IMG_0048web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-festive-fun-2017/img_0048web/) [ ![IMG_0056web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0056web.jpg?w=305&h=213&ssl=1 "IMG_0056web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-festive-fun-2017/img_0056web/) [ ![IMG_0066web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0066web.jpg?w=319&h=213&ssl=1 "IMG_0066web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-festive-fun-2017/img_0066web/) [ ![IMG_0036web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0036web.jpg?w=444&h=213&ssl=1 "IMG_0036web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-festive-fun-2017/img_0036web/) [ ![IMG_0058web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0058web.jpg?w=724&h=483&ssl=1 "IMG_0058web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-festive-fun-2017/img_0058web/) [ ![IMG_0051web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0051web.jpg?w=348&h=483&ssl=1 "IMG_0051web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-festive-fun-2017/img_0051web/) [ ![IMG_0043web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0043web.jpg?w=645&h=967&ssl=1 "IMG_0043web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-festive-fun-2017/img_0043web/) [ ![IMG_0068web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0068web.jpg?w=427&h=285&ssl=1 "IMG_0068web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-festive-fun-2017/img_0068web/) [ ![IMG_0049web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0049web.jpg?w=427&h=385&ssl=1 "IMG_0049web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-festive-fun-2017/img_0049web/) [ ![IMG_0037web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0037web.jpg?w=427&h=289&ssl=1 "IMG_0037web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-festive-fun-2017/img_0037web/) [ ![IMG_0039web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0039web.jpg?w=539&h=415&ssl=1 "IMG_0039web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-festive-fun-2017/img_0039web/) [ ![IMG_0065web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0065web.jpg?w=539&h=380&ssl=1 "IMG_0065web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-festive-fun-2017/img_0065web/) [ ![IMG_0050web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0050web.jpg?w=533&h=799&ssl=1 "IMG_0050web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-festive-fun-2017/img_0050web/) Thursday 14th December saw our annual Christmas Dinner at RSD, with many students and staff dressing up in keeping with the festive spirit. A great afternoon of fun was had by all! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-dinner-festive-fun-2017%2F&t=Christmas%20Dinner%20%26%20Festive%20Fun%202017) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Christmas%20Dinner%20%26%20Festive%20Fun%202017&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-dinner-festive-fun-2017%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, General News --- ### [Annual Linen Green Art Exhibition : Opening Night](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annual-linen-green-art-exhibition-opening-night/) **Published:** January 24, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Gallery of pictures from the event. **Content:** [ ![IMG_6885web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_6885web.jpg?w=193&h=231&ssl=1 "IMG_6885web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annual-linen-green-art-exhibition-opening-night/img_6885web/) [ ![IMG_6888web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_6888web.jpg?w=173&h=231&ssl=1 "IMG_6888web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annual-linen-green-art-exhibition-opening-night/img_6888web/) [ ![IMG_6909web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_6909web.jpg?w=173&h=231&ssl=1 "IMG_6909web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annual-linen-green-art-exhibition-opening-night/img_6909web/) [ ![IMG_6894web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_6894web.jpg?w=348&h=231&ssl=1 "IMG_6894web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annual-linen-green-art-exhibition-opening-night/img_6894web/) [ ![IMG_6896web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_6896web.jpg?w=173&h=231&ssl=1 "IMG_6896web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annual-linen-green-art-exhibition-opening-night/img_6896web/) [ ![IMG_6897web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_6897web.jpg?w=266&h=354&ssl=1 "IMG_6897web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annual-linen-green-art-exhibition-opening-night/img_6897web/) [ ![IMG_6903web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_6903web.jpg?w=266&h=354&ssl=1 "IMG_6903web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annual-linen-green-art-exhibition-opening-night/img_6903web/) [ ![IMG_6911web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_6911web.jpg?w=266&h=354&ssl=1 "IMG_6911web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annual-linen-green-art-exhibition-opening-night/img_6911web/) [ ![IMG_6913web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_6913web.jpg?w=266&h=354&ssl=1 "IMG_6913web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annual-linen-green-art-exhibition-opening-night/img_6913web/) [ ![IMG_6915web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_6915web.jpg?w=184&h=245&ssl=1 "IMG_6915web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annual-linen-green-art-exhibition-opening-night/img_6915web/) [ ![IMG_6920web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_6920web.jpg?w=326&h=245&ssl=1 "IMG_6920web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annual-linen-green-art-exhibition-opening-night/img_6920web/) [ ![IMG_6927web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_6927web.jpg?w=184&h=245&ssl=1 "IMG_6927web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annual-linen-green-art-exhibition-opening-night/img_6927web/) [ ![IMG_6929web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_6929web.jpg?w=183&h=245&ssl=1 "IMG_6929web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annual-linen-green-art-exhibition-opening-night/img_6929web/) [ ![IMG_6941web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_6941web.jpg?w=183&h=245&ssl=1 "IMG_6941web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annual-linen-green-art-exhibition-opening-night/img_6941web/) [ ![IMG_6948web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_6948web.jpg?w=266&h=355&ssl=1 "IMG_6948web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annual-linen-green-art-exhibition-opening-night/img_6948web/) [ ![IMG_6950web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_6950web.jpg?w=266&h=355&ssl=1 "IMG_6950web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annual-linen-green-art-exhibition-opening-night/img_6950web/) [ ![IMG_6952web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_6952web.jpg?w=266&h=355&ssl=1 "IMG_6952web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annual-linen-green-art-exhibition-opening-night/img_6952web/) [ ![IMG_6956web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_6956web.jpg?w=266&h=355&ssl=1 "IMG_6956web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annual-linen-green-art-exhibition-opening-night/img_6956web/) - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fannual-linen-green-art-exhibition-opening-night%2F&t=Annual%20Linen%20Green%20Art%20Exhibition%20%3A%20Opening%20Night) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Annual%20Linen%20Green%20Art%20Exhibition%20%3A%20Opening%20Night&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fannual-linen-green-art-exhibition-opening-night%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Art and Design, Events, Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [Justin stars in BoardingNI film "Our Brilliant Journey"](https://www.royaldungannon.com/justin-stars-boardingni-film-brilliant-journey/) **Published:** February 4, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** On Thursday 1st February, the red carpet was rolled out and photographers were briefed in preparation for the official premiere of BoardingNI’s mini film “Our Brilliant Journey” at The Strand Cinema in Belfast that evening. **Content:** On Thursday 1st February, the red carpet was rolled out and photographers were briefed in preparation for the official premiere of BoardingNI’s mini film “Our Brilliant Journey” at The Strand Cinema in Belfast that evening. “Our Brilliant Journey” charts the journey of two young pupils starting Boarding School in Northern Ireland. The film takes them through their journey as they transform from tentative individuals into a confident team. The RSD Headmaster, Dr David Burnett, commented that, “the BoardingNI initiative promotes Northern Ireland as a great destination for families looking for a boarding option. People from all over the world as well as closer to home are discovering that the five boarding schools, including RSD, offer a brilliant educational environment. They are a bit of a hidden gem. BoardingNI is showcasing the individual journeys of some of the pupils in the five schools and you can see there is a lot of fun and friendship to be had as well as a great education.” [ ![BNIpicpreview-full-Boarding+1a](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/BNIpicpreview-full-Boarding1a.jpg?w=616&h=821&ssl=1 "BNIpicpreview-full-Boarding+1a") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/justin-stars-boardingni-film-brilliant-journey/bnipicpreview-full-boarding1a/) [ ![BNIpicboarding-NI-our-brilliant-journey-premiere](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/BNIpicboarding-NI-our-brilliant-journey-premiere.jpg?w=456&h=255&ssl=1 "BNIpicboarding-NI-our-brilliant-journey-premiere") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/justin-stars-boardingni-film-brilliant-journey/bnipicboarding-ni-our-brilliant-journey-premiere/) [ ![our-brilliant-journey-boarding-niWEB](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/our-brilliant-journey-boarding-niWEB.jpg?w=456&h=254&ssl=1 "our-brilliant-journey-boarding-niWEB") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/justin-stars-boardingni-film-brilliant-journey/our-brilliant-journey-boarding-niweb/) [ ![AO9A2544WEB](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/AO9A2544WEB.jpg?w=456&h=304&ssl=1 "AO9A2544WEB") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/justin-stars-boardingni-film-brilliant-journey/ao9a2544web/) [ ![AO9A2546WEB](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/AO9A2546WEB.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "AO9A2546WEB") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/justin-stars-boardingni-film-brilliant-journey/ao9a2546web/) [ ![AO9A2550WEB](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/AO9A2550WEB.jpg?w=536&h=357&ssl=1 "AO9A2550WEB") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/justin-stars-boardingni-film-brilliant-journey/ao9a2550web/) Over 380 boarding school pupils, hailing from all corners of the globe, came together for the first time today (Thursday 1st Feb) to launch their new film ‘Our Brilliant Journey’ which will promote Northern Ireland Boarding Schools all over the world. Starring five pupils from five different schools, and supported by Invest Northern Ireland, this short film is one part of a collaborative campaign that aims to put Northern Ireland on the map as a leading destination for parents considering UK or Irish Boarding Schools for their children. Five schools in Northern Ireland offer boarding at secondary level in both co-educational and single sex environments; Campbell College Belfast (156 boarders), Rockport School (40 boarders), Royal School Armagh (88 boarders), Royal School Dungannon (54 boarders) and Victoria College Belfast (45) boarders. These Schools have collaborated to form Boarding Northern Ireland in order to raise awareness of Northern Ireland as a top boarding destination and maintain the high quality of boarding provision. Pupils from all five schools auditioned to be part of the three-minute film which showcases the journey individuals make as boarders – often arriving alone but quickly making friends and becoming part of a boarding family. As Luna (Spain) from Royal School Armagh stated, ‘Boarding becomes a home from home, your friends and the staff become your second family.” One pupil from each school was chosen and they enjoyed the experience of working together to tell their shared story. Orlagh (Rathlin Island) from Victoria College Belfast, “It was brilliant to meet other boarding pupils and share all our stories and experiences.” The film will be supported by a social media campaign featuring numerous NI boarders from all over the world as they each share tales of their own individual journey. Northern Ireland as a region is seen as a ‘hidden gem’ in the competitive world of boarding schools, with a strong academic record at GCSE and A-Level, traditional family values and boarding fees that are often half the price of UK equivalents. Recent tourism accolades for the region have also helped to boost the popularity and encouraged recent growth in boarding pupils coming to Northern Ireland from all over the world. Currently home to 383 boarders in total, the breakdown of nationalities represented across all schools shows a diversity of cultures that creates a true sense of internationalism; 146 hail from the Far East, 148 from Europe, 51 from UK and Ireland and 38 from other countries such as Nigeria, Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Kenya and beyond. Over 30 different countries are represented in the 383 cohort and the number is growing year on year as more parents look beyond the obvious choices in other regions. Chair of Boarding NI, Mr Robert Robinson, MBE stated.” What we offer is superb. We know this because our current pupils and parents tell us. In addition, our international agents, the UK Boarding Schools Association and organisations such as the reputable Good Schools Guide have all reported on the high quality experience we deliver. Visitors are often surprised to see the quality of boarding provision in Northern Ireland, not just our academic and extracurricular structure but our standard of accommodation, our facilities and most importantly the warmth and commitment of the people. Our unique Northern Irish personality sets us apart. This collaboration is about raising our collective voice and being proud of what we offer our pupils.” Invest NI’s R&D support is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth & Jobs Northern Ireland (2014-2020) Programme. For more information visit [www.boardingni.com](http://www.boardingni.com). You can view the film [here](https://www.boardingni.com/news/2018/1/31/ourbrilliantjourney). - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjustin-stars-boardingni-film-brilliant-journey%2F&t=Justin%20stars%20in%20BoardingNI%20film%20%E2%80%9COur%20Brilliant%20Journey%E2%80%9D) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Justin%20stars%20in%20BoardingNI%20film%20%E2%80%9COur%20Brilliant%20Journey%E2%80%9D&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjustin-stars-boardingni-film-brilliant-journey%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, General News --- ### [Art Classes for Parents & Guardians](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-classes-for-parents-guardians/) **Published:** February 22, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Art classes for parents and guardians took place over five weeks, between 11th January and 15th February. These were organised in conjunction with the SESP initiative and also as one of many joint projects as part of this partnership. **Content:** Art classes for parents and guardians took place over five weeks, between 11th January and 15th February. These were organised in conjunction with the SESP initiative and also as one of many joint projects as part of this partnership. The classes were held at RSD and led by Mrs Louise Shaw. A variety of media was experimented with over the course of the sessions. [ ![IMG_1365web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_1365web.jpg?w=173&h=231&ssl=1 "IMG_1365web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-classes-for-parents-guardians/img_1365web/) [ ![IMG_1376web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_1376web.jpg?w=173&h=231&ssl=1 "IMG_1376web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-classes-for-parents-guardians/img_1376web/) [ ![IMG_1368web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_1368web.jpg?w=173&h=231&ssl=1 "IMG_1368web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-classes-for-parents-guardians/img_1368web/) [ ![IMG_1377web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_1377web.jpg?w=368&h=231&ssl=1 "IMG_1377web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-classes-for-parents-guardians/img_1377web/) [ ![IMG_1364web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_1364web.jpg?w=173&h=231&ssl=1 "IMG_1364web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-classes-for-parents-guardians/img_1364web/) [ ![IMG_1367web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_1367web.jpg?w=536&h=715&ssl=1 "IMG_1367web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-classes-for-parents-guardians/img_1367web/) [ ![IMG_1373web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_1373web.jpg?w=536&h=715&ssl=1 "IMG_1373web") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/art-classes-for-parents-guardians/img_1373web/) - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fart-classes-for-parents-guardians%2F&t=Art%20Classes%20for%20Parents%20%26%20Guardians) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Art%20Classes%20for%20Parents%20%26%20Guardians&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fart-classes-for-parents-guardians%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, Community, General News --- ### [GCSE & A Level Art Exhibitions](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-a-level-art-exhibitions/) **Published:** June 12, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to our GCSE, AS and A Level artists on the completion of their work this year and on their recent exhibitions for family and friends. **Content:** Congratulations to our GCSE, AS and A Level artists on the completion of their work this year and on their recent exhibitions for family and friends. Many months of hard work and effort was invested in producing such fantastic work. It was lovely to see so many of our pupils return to school, to share stories of success with both families and classmates. [ ![W1IMG_0726](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/W1IMG_0726.jpg?w=459&h=306&ssl=1 "W1IMG_0726") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-a-level-art-exhibitions/w1img_0726/) [ ![W1IMG_0708](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/W1IMG_0708.jpg?w=374&h=306&ssl=1 "W1IMG_0708") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-a-level-art-exhibitions/w1img_0708/) [ ![W1IMG_0885](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/W1IMG_0885.jpg?w=235&h=306&ssl=1 "W1IMG_0885") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-a-level-art-exhibitions/w1img_0885/) [ ![W1IMG_0714](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/W1IMG_0714.jpg?w=633&h=949&ssl=1 "W1IMG_0714") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-a-level-art-exhibitions/w1img_0714/) [ ![W1IMG_0748](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/W1IMG_0748.jpg?w=439&h=355&ssl=1 "W1IMG_0748") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-a-level-art-exhibitions/w1img_0748/) [ ![W1IMG_0954](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/W1IMG_0954.jpg?w=439&h=293&ssl=1 "W1IMG_0954") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-a-level-art-exhibitions/w1img_0954/) [ ![W1IMG_0884](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/W1IMG_0884.jpg?w=439&h=293&ssl=1 "W1IMG_0884") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-a-level-art-exhibitions/w1img_0884/) [ ![W1IMG_0745](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/W1IMG_0745.jpg?w=203&h=304&ssl=1 "W1IMG_0745") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-a-level-art-exhibitions/w1img_0745/) [ ![W1IMG_0729](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/W1IMG_0729.jpg?w=203&h=304&ssl=1 "W1IMG_0729") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-a-level-art-exhibitions/w1img_0729/) [ ![W1IMG_7242](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/W1IMG_7242.jpg?w=456&h=304&ssl=1 "W1IMG_7242") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-a-level-art-exhibitions/w1img_7242/) [ ![W1IMG_0734](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/W1IMG_0734.jpg?w=202&h=304&ssl=1 "W1IMG_0734") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-a-level-art-exhibitions/w1img_0734/) [ ![W1IMG_7175](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/W1IMG_7175.jpg?w=536&h=804&ssl=1 "W1IMG_7175") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-a-level-art-exhibitions/w1img_7175/) [ ![W1IMG_0711](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/W1IMG_0711.jpg?w=536&h=804&ssl=1 "W1IMG_0711") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-a-level-art-exhibitions/w1img_0711/) - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgcse-a-level-art-exhibitions%2F&t=GCSE%20%26%20A%20Level%20Art%20Exhibitions) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=GCSE%20%26%20A%20Level%20Art%20Exhibitions&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgcse-a-level-art-exhibitions%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design --- ### [Ice Skating & Bowling with Year 11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ice-skating-bowling-with-year-11/) **Published:** June 27, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Year 11 enjoyed a visit to Dundonald Ice-Bowl today, for a morning of ice skating and an afternoon of bowling. **Content:** Year 11 enjoyed a visit to Dundonald Ice-Bowl today, for a morning of ice skating and an afternoon of bowling. It was a most welcome day of fun and a great opportunity to unwind with friends, after a year of hard work! On such a hot day, we were all glad of the cooler temperatures at the ice-rink! ![IMG_1242web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_1242web.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "IMG_1242web") ![IMG_1244web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_1244web.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_1244web") ![IMG_1245web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_1245web.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_1245web") ![IMG_1250web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_1250web.jpg?w=461&h=308&ssl=1 "IMG_1250web") ![IMG_1251web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_1251web.jpg?w=461&h=308&ssl=1 "IMG_1251web") ![IMG_1266web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_1266web.jpg?w=461&h=307&ssl=1 "IMG_1266web") ![IMG_1267webcrop](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_1267webcrop.jpg?w=611&h=931&ssl=1 "IMG_1267webcrop") ![IMG_1269web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_1269web.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_1269web") ![IMG_1272web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_1272web.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "IMG_1272web") ![IMG_1275web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_1275web.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "IMG_1275web") ![IMG_1277web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_1277web.jpg?w=437&h=291&ssl=1 "IMG_1277web") ![IMG_1283web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_1283web.jpg?w=194&h=291&ssl=1 "IMG_1283web") ![IMG_1284web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_1284web.jpg?w=437&h=291&ssl=1 "IMG_1284web") Year 8 also enjoyed an activity packed day at Todd’s Leap, Year 9 escaped to Windsor Park and Year 10 ventured to We are Vertigo. More images to follow. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fice-skating-bowling-with-year-11%2F&t=Ice%20Skating%20%26%20Bowling%20with%20Year%2011) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ice%20Skating%20%26%20Bowling%20with%20Year%2011&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fice-skating-bowling-with-year-11%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Trips and Visits --- ### [Exciting first day for Year 8](https://www.royaldungannon.com/exciting-first-day-for-year-8/) **Published:** August 31, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** It was great to welcome our new cohort of Year 8 pupils for their Induction today. It was also lovely to say welcome back to some of their parents too, now as ‘old boys and girls’! **Content:** It was great to welcome our new cohort of Year 8 pupils for their Induction today. It was also lovely to say welcome back to some of their parents too, now as ‘old boys and girls’! ![IMG_5602web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_5602web.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_5602web") ![IMG_2117web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_2117web.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_2117web") ![IMG_6022web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_6022web.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_6022web") ![IMG_9482web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_9482web.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_9482web") ![IMG_6709web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_6709web.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_6709web") ![IMG_2250web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_2250web.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_2250web") ![IMG_9077web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_9077web.jpg?w=356&h=267&ssl=1 "IMG_9077web") ![IMG_6283web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_6283web.jpg?w=356&h=266&ssl=1 "IMG_6283web") ![IMG_0873web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_0873web.jpg?w=716&h=537&ssl=1 "IMG_0873web") ![IMG_3511web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_3511web.jpg?w=686&h=515&ssl=1 "IMG_3511web") ![IMG_1811web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_1811web.jpg?w=386&h=515&ssl=1 "IMG_1811web") ![IMG_8182web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_8182web.jpg?w=397&h=298&ssl=1 "IMG_8182web") ![IMG_9846web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_9846web.jpg?w=397&h=298&ssl=1 "IMG_9846web") ![IMG_5288web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_5288web.jpg?w=397&h=297&ssl=1 "IMG_5288web") ![IMG_2352web](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_2352web.jpg?w=675&h=901&ssl=1 "IMG_2352web") We loved meeting our new Year 8 pupils and we hope that they all enjoy a brilliant first year at RSD. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fexciting-first-day-for-year-8%2F&t=Exciting%20first%20day%20for%20Year%208) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Exciting%20first%20day%20for%20Year%208&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fexciting-first-day-for-year-8%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 3, Year 8 --- ### [Year 8 Science trip - The Navan Centre](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-science-trip-the-navan-centre/) **Published:** May 9, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Friday 8 March our year group (Year 8) went on a trip to the Navan Centre to see some science experiments. The experiments were cool and some were absolutely crazy. For example, making fake snow definitely fell into the ‘cool’ category. whilst another experiment, which resulted in a massive explosion which went all over the ceiling, was clearly crazy. Besides these exciting experiments, we met two interesting historical figures. The first was an American soldier who told us about how he lived and what he did during the war. He also got two volunteers and asked one to clean a penny and the other to mix up toffee! The second person was a doctor who discussed his methods of curing people and showed us some of his medicines. He also passed around a bowl with a disgusting mixture in it that was supposed to cure people. All in all, we had a great time at the Navan Centre and we would recommend a visit! Chloe Plunkett & Laura Saunders (Year 8) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-science-trip-the-navan-centre%2F&t=Year%208%20Science%20trip%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Navan%20Centre) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%208%20Science%20trip%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Navan%20Centre&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-science-trip-the-navan-centre%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Science, Trips and Visits --- ### [Record breaking pupils participate in world's largest ever science lesson](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-pupils-help-set-world-record-for-worlds-largest-science-lesson/) **Published:** February 24, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/NICF-1532-1-300x200.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/NICF-1532-1.jpg)Year 8 pupils in the process of smashing the World Record for the largest science lesson On Tuesday 24 February RSD’s Year 8 pupils joined with pupils from 29 schools across Northern Ireland in Belfast’s Odyssey Arena as part of the Northern Ireland Science Festival. In total 1339 pupils took part in a ‘crimatography’ experiment, which involved solving a crime using science. Sitting at tables which lined the floor of the arena, the huge ‘class’ took instructions from their teacher on stage and conducted experiments showing scientific ‘separation’. Guinness World Record adjudicator Pravin Patel confirmed that the attempt was valid and successful in beating the previous record, a lesson involving 982 participants set in Yorkshire in 2014. Well done to all of RSD’s record breakers! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-pupils-help-set-world-record-for-worlds-largest-science-lesson%2F&t=Record%20breaking%20pupils%20participate%20in%20world%E2%80%99s%20largest%20ever%20science%20lesson) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Record%20breaking%20pupils%20participate%20in%20world%E2%80%99s%20largest%20ever%20science%20lesson&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-pupils-help-set-world-record-for-worlds-largest-science-lesson%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Science, Trips and Visits --- ### [Spain Trip - April 2014](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spain-trip-april-2014/) **Published:** May 12, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![The group at Barcelona’s old port area.](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/June-Newsletter-300x225.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/June-Newsletter.jpg)The group at Barcelona’s old port area. Spanish and PE might not represent the most obvious subject combination for a school trip but the Year 11 and Y ear 12 pupils who participated in the Easter trip to Spain will probably disagree! After a morning’s Spanish language lesson, based around food, games and videos, everyone was more than ready to use their Spanish whilst zip-lining, kayaking, sailing and bowling. Some sightseeing in Barcelona and a day spent on the amazing rides of Port Aventura rounded it all off. This trip is the first of its kind at RSD, but undoubtedly not the last! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fspain-trip-april-2014%2F&t=Spain%20Trip%20%E2%80%93%20April%202014) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Spain%20Trip%20%E2%80%93%20April%202014&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fspain-trip-april-2014%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Spanish, Trips and Visits --- ### [Brand new Foreign Film Club starts up](https://www.royaldungannon.com/brand-new-foreign-film-club-starts-up/) **Published:** December 1, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Pupils at RSD are enjoying a new extra-curricular activity offered on Friday lunchtimes in H24 with Mrs White. Language learning in the classroom can sometimes be difficult and but no-one can deny that watching films brings about a whole new way for us to experience the languages we study in school. Foreign Film Club (FFC) is an opportunity for all pupils, regardless of age or ability, to come along and eat their lunch whilst enjoying watching movies of French and/or Spanish origin. Attending FFC can achieve a wide range of benefits, from boosting self-confidence and literacy to improving social and personal development. There are over 50 pupils attending the club in RSD and they have the opportunity not only to take advantage of these benefits but they are also able to explore new concepts, to learn about different cultures, how they work, how they sound, how they differ from ours and ultimately they have an opportunity to see, think, make and imagine for themselves. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pans-1-204x300.jpg)We have started with the beautiful and heart-warming French film, *Les Choristes* (subtitled in English). It tells the story of a French boarding school for ‘difficult’ boys in the 1940s. Under the ruthless leadership of their Headmaster, Rachin, the story allows us to learn more about the boys, their difficulties, their personalities and their relationships. We learn that even in a school named ‘Rock Bottom’ (*Fond de l’Étang)* one of their most important relationships is the one that the boys build with their new teacher, Clément Mattieu, who single-handedly manages to change the history of the school….and the boys’ lives to boot. It is a captivating story – the FFC attendees have been enthralled from the very beginning! In the New Year we will be showing our first Spanish film – you don’t have to be learning Spanish in the classroom to come along, everyone is welcome! We show each film in 30 minute instalments allowing anyone who does not have a packed lunch to go to the canteen for food. Don’t forget that there will be free popcorn to add to the fun! Looking forward to seeing you at the next meeting! **Foreign Film Club, H24, Friday 1-1.30pm** - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbrand-new-foreign-film-club-starts-up%2F&t=Brand%20new%20Foreign%20Film%20Club%20starts%20up) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Brand%20new%20Foreign%20Film%20Club%20starts%20up&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbrand-new-foreign-film-club-starts-up%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, French, Spanish --- ### [RSD Foreign Film Club](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-foreign-film-club/) **Published:** March 15, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** A Level Languages pupils from RSD, St Patrick’s Academy and St Patrick’s College prepare to enjoy the film *Pan’s Labyrinth* along with Mrs White (A Level Spanish teacher). The film is set in 1944, 5 years after the Spanish Civil War and during the early Francoist period. It has won several awards including BAFTAs, Academy Awards and Goya Awards. Studying the historical setting of the film will help prepare the pupils for their A Level Speaking examinations. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-foreign-film-club%2F&t=RSD%20Foreign%20Film%20Club) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Foreign%20Film%20Club&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-foreign-film-club%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Sixth Form, Spanish --- ### [Peruvian Visitors at RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/peruvian-visitors-rsd/) **Published:** May 29, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Pastor Elisario Vargus who is President of the Baptist Association of Churches in Southern Peru along with his wife Esther who is Vice Principal of a school in Tacha, visited RSD on Monday 22nd May 2017. **Content:** Staff at RSD welcoming our Peruvian visitors to the school Pastor Elisario Vargus who is President of the Baptist Association of Churches in Southern Peru along with his wife Esther who is Vice Principal of a school in Tacha, visited RSD on Monday 22nd May 2017. They spent time with staff and pupils in the Modern Languages Department, speaking Spanish with pupils from Years 10 and 11. During lunch hour they spoke to pupils at the Junior Scripture Union. On both occasions they gave a short presentation about the people, climate and culture of Peru. They were in Northern Ireland to take part in “Peru 90” celebrations organised by the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland to mark 90 years of Baptist Missions involvement in Peru. They were accompanied by Desmond and Mavis Creelman from Randalstown. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fperuvian-visitors-rsd%2F&t=Peruvian%20Visitors%20at%20RSD) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Peruvian%20Visitors%20at%20RSD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fperuvian-visitors-rsd%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, RE, Spanish **Tags:** Scripture Union --- ### [Spanish-flavoured fun for sixth-form pupils](https://www.royaldungannon.com/spanish-flavoured-fun-for-sixth-form-pupils/) **Published:** December 12, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On 25th November five Year 13 and three Year 14 pupils travelled to Belfast for an afternoon of Spanish flavoured fun. Our first stop was the Queen’s Film Theatre where we watched a collection of short Spanish films. These ranged from sci-fi thrillers to those based on true stories. Next we went to the Odyssey to sample some of the tapas on offer at the Spanish restaurant, La Tasca. And to finish we simply had to try the desserts, with many of us choosing the Spanish style churros. Although this was an enjoyable treat, we were still working hard by ordering and talking to the staff in Spanish. ¡Qué bien! This was a great experience for us all and was a brilliant afternoon’s fun. Our thanks must go to Mrs Stitt for organising the trip and to Miss Arbuthnot for driving us there. Lauren Cuddy - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fspanish-flavoured-fun-for-sixth-form-pupils%2F&t=Spanish-flavoured%20fun%20for%20sixth-form%20pupils) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Spanish-flavoured%20fun%20for%20sixth-form%20pupils&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fspanish-flavoured-fun-for-sixth-form-pupils%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Spanish, Trips and Visits --- ### [A Level Spanish cinema trip](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-spanish-cinema-trip/) **Published:** October 13, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Pupils from Year 13 and 14 Spanish classes enjoying a recent trip to the Queen’s Film Theatre to see ‘La Lengua De Las Mariposas’. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-level-spanish-cinema-trip%2F&t=A%20Level%20Spanish%20cinema%20trip) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20Level%20Spanish%20cinema%20trip&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-level-spanish-cinema-trip%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sixth Form, Spanish, Trips and Visits --- ### [Choral win at Dungannon Festival](https://www.royaldungannon.com/choral-win-at-dungannon-festival/) **Published:** March 10, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations go to both our Junior and Chamber RSD choirs for their success at the Dungannon Speech and Music Festival. The festival ran from Monday 5th - Wednesday 14th March. Both choirs were placed first in their categories. **Content:** *Ellie Willis and Dion di Maio pictured, representing the Junior and Chamber choirs, with Dr Burnett and Mr Cuddy* Congratulations go to both our Junior and Chamber RSD choirs for their success at the Dungannon Speech and Music Festival. The festival ran from Monday 5th – Wednesday 14th March. Both choirs were placed first in their categories. The Junior Choir won the Dickson Shield with an impressive score of 87 marks. They performed ‘Aya Ngena’ and ‘Best Day of my Life’ Adjudicator, Jonathan Rea commented on their performance, “Ambitious and challenging repertoire embracing different cultures, which is good. Use of soloist was consistently good. Evident dynamic shaping alongside appropriate energy. Intonation was secure at all times. Lots of great musical things happening here – keep at it!” It is superb to have such wonderful encouragement in feedback too, congratulations to all involved. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchoral-win-at-dungannon-festival%2F&t=Choral%20win%20at%20Dungannon%20Festival) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Choral%20win%20at%20Dungannon%20Festival&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchoral-win-at-dungannon-festival%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Key Stage 3, Music News, Sixth Form --- ### [Ellie selected to cycle at the Tour of London](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ellie-selected-to-cycle-at-the-tour-of-london/) **Published:** June 22, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Ellie Kelso (Year 11) has been selected to ride for Cycling Ulster at the Tour of London 2018. This is a great opportunity for her and testament to all of her recent hard work and training. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/image1-e1504041927379-276x300.jpg)Ellie Kelso (Year 11) has been selected to ride for Cycling Ulster at the Tour of London 2018. This is a great opportunity for her and testament to all of her recent hard work and training. The multi stage event will comprise of a TT , circuit race and 2 circuit races at Cyclopark from 30th June to 1st July. We wish Ellie all the best for this event and look forward to hearing about her progress. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fellie-selected-to-cycle-at-the-tour-of-london%2F&t=Ellie%20selected%20to%20cycle%20at%20the%20Tour%20of%20London) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ellie%20selected%20to%20cycle%20at%20the%20Tour%20of%20London&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fellie-selected-to-cycle-at-the-tour-of-london%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Cycling --- ### [WW1 Battlefields tour for Dungannon Cadets, Hollie and Sarah](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ww1-battlefields-tour-for-dungannon-cadets-hollie-and-sarah/) **Published:** May 17, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** The past came powerfully and poignantly to life for our Year 12 students, Hollie Burton and Sarah Boyd recently as they made a pilgrimage to the World War 1 battlefields of Belgium and France. **Content:** The past came powerfully and poignantly to life for our Year 12 students, Hollie Burton and Sarah Boyd recently as they made a pilgrimage to the World War 1 battlefields of Belgium and France. One hundred years after the guns fell silent both Hollie and Sarah, members of Dungannon Detachment Army Cadet Force, joined Cadets from across Northern Ireland to learn about the unprecedented loss of life in ‘the war to end all wars’. Accompanied by expert guides, the Cadets toured museums and cemeteries and explored the trench and tunnel systems where so many fought and died, and discovered that many of those who sacrificed their lives were themselves little more than teenagers. It was an emotional, and occasionally overwhelming, experience for the young visitors, as well as an opportunity to deepen their understanding, as Colonel David McCleery OBE from Army Cadet Force Association Northern Ireland explained. He said, “Our Cadets learn about World War 1 at school, but nothing quite prepares you for the impact of visiting the region. Our young people were deeply moved by everything they saw and learned during their visit and, in particular, none of us will ever forget the sad sight of landscapes filled with row upon row of carefully-tended military graves. “The ‘Great War’ was one of the deadliest conflicts in human history, with 17 million deaths and 20 million wounded. It is hard to comprehend that scale of devastation, but the Battlefield Tour helped our young people to recognise that there are real people behind those statistics and real stories of fear and courage, survival and sacrifice. “The Cadet movement is well known for providing its members with fun-filled outdoor adventure, sociability and sport, but there is also a more serious side to what we do, as this tour demonstrates. The Battlefield Tour was an enriching and maturing experience for our Cadets and I believe they have returned with memories which will stay with them for ever.” Thanks go to Rosemary Hamilton and Future Image for both image and information in relation to this event. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fww1-battlefields-tour-for-dungannon-cadets-hollie-and-sarah%2F&t=WW1%20Battlefields%20tour%20for%20Dungannon%20Cadets%2C%20Hollie%20and%20Sarah) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=WW1%20Battlefields%20tour%20for%20Dungannon%20Cadets%2C%20Hollie%20and%20Sarah&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fww1-battlefields-tour-for-dungannon-cadets-hollie-and-sarah%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Trips and Visits --- ### [RSD pupils shine at the Dungannon Music and Drama Festival](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-pupils-shine-at-the-dungannon-music-and-drama-festival/) **Published:** March 11, 2011 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P1040547-300x225.jpg "P1040547")](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P1040547-e1300874313203.jpg)Emma McCammon, Hannah Weir and Robyn Elliott-Murphy show off their Dungannon Festival trophies The Dungannon Music and Drama Festival, which ran from 28th February to 11th March, is always eagerly anticipated. And again, the success attained by so many of RSD’s pupils has been remarkable. Across the individual music, speech, and drama competitions there was an impressive number of pupils from RSD who emerged as class winners. In addition to these superb individual performances, RSD’s Band, Chamber Choir and Junior Choir also took part and put in some fantastic performances. The band received 87 marks out of 100 for their performance of ‘Hootenany’ and ’Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring’. The Chamber choir received similar marks for their performance of ‘Think on Me’ followed by an arrangement of ‘Bo-Peep’. The Junior Choir received 85 marks for their performance of a medley of songs from Les Miserables. All in all the Festival was a credit to the efforts of RSD’s Music Department and the individual pupils involved [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Macy-e1300279574731-251x300.jpg "Macy")](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Macy-e1300279574731.jpg)Macy Chiu – Most Promising Pianist [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P1040534-300x225.jpg "P1040534")](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P1040534.jpg)Sixth Form prize winners [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P1040539-300x225.jpg "P1040539")](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P1040539.jpg)Prize winners from Years 11 and 12 - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-pupils-shine-at-the-dungannon-music-and-drama-festival%2F&t=RSD%20pupils%20shine%20at%20the%20Dungannon%20Music%20and%20Drama%20Festival) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20pupils%20shine%20at%20the%20Dungannon%20Music%20and%20Drama%20Festival&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-pupils-shine-at-the-dungannon-music-and-drama-festival%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Drama News, Music **Tags:** Public Speaking --- ### [Junior Concert - Tuesday 27 October](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-concert-tuesday-27-october/) **Published:** October 30, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Photos by Hugo Ho (Year 12) - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Photo-28-10-2015-09-35-09-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Photo-28-10-2015-09-35-09.jpg "Photo-28-10-2015-09-35-09") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Photo-28-10-2015-09-35-24-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Photo-28-10-2015-09-35-24.jpg "Photo-28-10-2015-09-35-24") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Photo-28-10-2015-09-35-27-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Photo-28-10-2015-09-35-27.jpg "Photo-28-10-2015-09-35-27") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Photo-28-10-2015-09-35-31-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Photo-28-10-2015-09-35-31.jpg "Photo-28-10-2015-09-35-31") - 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premiere](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-christmas-star-premiere/) **Published:** November 3, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Congratulations to James Stockdale (Year 10) who will make his big screen debut in the Odyssey Cinema this week. The premiere of *A Christmas Star* will be shown on 4 November, and the film will run in the Odyssey this weekend and throughout next week. Click on the link below for details: [Odyssey Cinema – A Christmas Star](http://www.odysseycinemas.co.uk/film-info?film=3859) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-christmas-star-premiere%2F&t=A%20Christmas%20Star%20%E2%80%93%20premiere) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20Christmas%20Star%20%E2%80%93%20premiere&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-christmas-star-premiere%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Drama News, Extra-curricular News --- ### [Christmas Star James Stockdale a hit with critics](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-star-james-stockdale-a-hit-with-critics/) **Published:** November 15, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/FullSizeRender-300x300.jpg)James at the Premiere of ‘A Christmas Star’ Follow the links to read reviews of *A Christmas Star* in two national newspapers*.* The *Guardian* reviewer’s verdict on our very own movie star James Stockdale (Year 10) comes as no surprise to everyone at RSD! The film is on cinema release now. [‘A Christmas Star’ reviewed in The Guardian](http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/nov/12/a-christmas-star-review-snow-globe-northern-ireland) [Irish Times review](http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/film/a-christmas-star-review-a-charming-irish-yuletide-movie-made-by-kids-for-kids-1.2427251) [Previous article: A Christmas Star – premiere](https://www.royaldungannon.com/children-in-need-2015/) [Book tickets: Odyssey Cinemas](http://www.odysseycinemas.co.uk/film-info?film=3859) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-star-james-stockdale-a-hit-with-critics%2F&t=Christmas%20Star%20James%20Stockdale%20a%20hit%20with%20critics) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Christmas%20Star%20James%20Stockdale%20a%20hit%20with%20critics&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-star-james-stockdale-a-hit-with-critics%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Drama News, Extra-curricular News --- ### [James stars in new short film: ‘Delicate Things’](https://www.royaldungannon.com/james-stars-in-new-short-film-delicate-things/) **Published:** May 17, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Congratulations to Year 10 actor James Stockdale on his latest venture in the world of film. James, who began his acting career on the local stage with the Bardic Theatre, is one of 18 young people from Northern Ireland who were involved in the making of ‘Delicate Things’, a short film supported by Cinemagic, Creative Skillset and Panavision. Starring alongside well-known actors Paula Malcomson (The Hunger Games) and Ciaran McMenamin (Primeval), this is James’s second film role, after he made his screen debut in ‘A Christmas Star’ last year. ‘Delicate Things’, written by Maire Campbell, tells the story of the Wilson family who have their happy world blown apart one fateful morning. To date the film has been showcased in LA and has picked up an honour for outstanding Achievement in Film Making at the Newport Beach Film Festival. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjames-stars-in-new-short-film-delicate-things%2F&t=James%20stars%20in%20new%20short%20film%3A%20%E2%80%98Delicate%20Things%E2%80%99) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=James%20stars%20in%20new%20short%20film%3A%20%E2%80%98Delicate%20Things%E2%80%99&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjames-stars-in-new-short-film-delicate-things%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Drama News, Extra-curricular News --- ### [Success for Royal School students competing in The International Festival of Dance and Performing Arts at Disneyland Paris](https://www.royaldungannon.com/success-for-royal-school-students-competing-in-the-international-festival-of-dance-and-performing-arts-at-disneyland-paris/) **Published:** October 18, 2016 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Six of our students from The Royal School Dungannon travelled alongside a troupe of forty-seven other dancers from the Jamie-Lee Meneely School of Dance, to Disneyland Paris. **Content:** Six of our students from The Royal School Dungannon travelled alongside a troupe of forty-seven other dancers from the Jamie-Lee Meneely School of Dance, to Disneyland Paris, to compete in an annual UK wide dance festival held by The International Festival of Dance and Performing Arts (IFDPA). This competition is now in its 9th year with over thirty dance schools from across the United Kingdom taking part in this prestigious event, with literally hundreds of performers. The Co. Tyrone based dance school had both past and present students of RSD representing the group; Katie Chambers (Year 9), Aoife Haggan (Year 12), Sorcha Haggan (Year 11), Bethany Hewitt (Year 10), Leah Kerr (Year 8), Emma McCarley (Year 13), Neve McCarley (Year 9) and Joanna Little (a past RSD pupil). Overall, the dance school achieved four 1st places, one 2nd place and three 3rd places out of the eleven dances they performed, ranking them as the 3rd highest awarded dance school in the competition. Katie Chambers also competed individually in the Musical Theatre & Dance section and achieved 3rd place. The Jamie-Lee Meneely School of Dance was one of the smallest dance schools competing and therefore their success is all the more marked. This success afforded them a prime position at the front of the parade section; the girls celebrated and danced alongside the professionals, through the streets in the official Disneyland Street Parade. We would like to offer our congratulations to these students for their success and dedication to practice. Our thanks also go to Jamie-Lee Meneely (also a past pupil of RSD) who is currently choreographing our school musical for this year, “Hello Dolly”. Jamie-Lee has also choreographed past musicals such as “Fiddler on the Roof”. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuccess-for-royal-school-students-competing-in-the-international-festival-of-dance-and-performing-arts-at-disneyland-paris%2F&t=Success%20for%20Royal%20School%20students%20competing%20in%20The%20International%20Festival%20of%20Dance%20and%20Performing%20Arts%20at%20Disneyland%20Paris) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Success%20for%20Royal%20School%20students%20competing%20in%20The%20International%20Festival%20of%20Dance%20and%20Performing%20Arts%20at%20Disneyland%20Paris&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuccess-for-royal-school-students-competing-in-the-international-festival-of-dance-and-performing-arts-at-disneyland-paris%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Drama News, Events, Sports News **Tags:** Dance --- ### [Junior Concert](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-junior-concert/) **Published:** January 27, 2017 **Author:** Emma McCarley **Excerpt:** The Junior Concert was held last term, on 12th December and featured an array of talented pupils performing in many different musical, drama and dance ensembles. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_7870-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_7870.jpg "IMG_7870") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_7879-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_7879.jpg "IMG_7879") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_7881-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_7881.jpg "IMG_7881") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_7898-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_7898.jpg "IMG_7898") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_7916-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_7916.jpg "IMG_7916") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_7920-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_7920.jpg "IMG_7920") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_7944-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_7944.jpg "IMG_7944") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_7949-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_7949.jpg "IMG_7949") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_8006-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_8006.jpg "IMG_8006") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_8029-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_8029.jpg "IMG_8029") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_8030-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_8030.jpg "IMG_8030") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_8058-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_8058.jpg "IMG_8058") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_8077-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_8077.jpg "IMG_8077") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_8085-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_8085.jpg "IMG_8085") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_8131-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_8131.jpg "IMG_8131") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_8174-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_8174.jpg "IMG_8174") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_8204-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_8204.jpg "IMG_8204") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_8222-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_8222.jpg "IMG_8222") The Junior Concert was held last term, on 12th December and featured an array of talented pupils performing in many different musical, drama and dance ensembles. The RSD band got the evening off to a festive start with Hark The Herald Angels and White Christmas. This was followed by a variety of singing, dance, acting and musical instrument solos. Further acts to grace the stage included tap, modern and lyrical dance, a drama group, gymnastic duo and the Junior Choir. Many hours of practise and preparation were put in to this concert by staff and students alike, all of whom are to be commended for such a successful evening’s entertainment. The concert also provided an opportunity for the RSD Charities Committee to raise money for a worthy cause, especially so close to Christmas time. During the interval tea, coffee and biscuits were provided for the audience to enjoy, raising funds of £150 for the Sponsor a Child initiative; organised by the Charities Committee alongside our school Scripture Union team. The concert was a great success for pupils who took part, teachers who assisted and for the audience who thoroughly enjoyed the night’s entertainment. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-junior-concert%2F&t=Junior%20Concert) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Junior%20Concert&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-junior-concert%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Drama News, Events, Key Stage 3, Music News **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Dion attends Emil Dale Academy workshop](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dion-attends-emil-dale-academy-workshop/) **Published:** February 2, 2018 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** Year 13 pupil Dion Di Maio was successful in obtaining a place at a workshop held in the Grand Opera House on 20th January. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/EMIL-DALE-BELFweb-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/EMIL-DALE-BELFweb-edit.jpg "EMIL DALE BELFweb edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/EMIL-DALE-BEL-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/EMIL-DALE-BEL.jpg "EMIL DALE BEL") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Emil-Dale-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Emil-Dale.jpg "Emil Dale") Year 13 pupil Dion Di Maio was successful in obtaining a place at a workshop held in the Grand Opera House on 20th January. The workshop was created by Emil Dale Academy, a school located in London that is dedicated to training pupils for careers in musical theatre. Workshops were carried out to showcase the different disciplines required for theatre work with professional West End stars taking lead of the different groups. Tim Evans (who was involved in West End productions of Les Miserables, Matilda and Mary Poppins) held a workshop based on the musical aspects of theatre, while Matt Stevens (the dance captain for The Bodyguard and Cabaret) taught the dance side of theatre- teaching everyone there a dance from The Bodyguard UK Tour. Congratulations to Dion for, out of hundreds of attendees, being one of six from the Belfast workshop who has been given a callback. This means that later this month, she will be travelling to London to audition for the Academy. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdion-attends-emil-dale-academy-workshop%2F&t=Dion%20attends%20Emil%20Dale%20Academy%20workshop) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Dion%20attends%20Emil%20Dale%20Academy%20workshop&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdion-attends-emil-dale-academy-workshop%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Drama News, Extra-curricular News, Music, Sixth Form --- ### [Samantha selected to represent Northern Ireland in Home Internationals](https://www.royaldungannon.com/samantha-chosen-to-represent-northern-ireland/) **Published:** March 26, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Congratulations to Samantha Kelly (Year 10), who has been selected to play in the Northern Ireland Under 15 Girls football team in the Home Internationals tournament which will take place in Dublin bewteen 2nd and 4th April. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsamantha-chosen-to-represent-northern-ireland%2F&t=Samantha%20selected%20to%20represent%20Northern%20Ireland%20in%20Home%20Internationals) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Samantha%20selected%20to%20represent%20Northern%20Ireland%20in%20Home%20Internationals&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsamantha-chosen-to-represent-northern-ireland%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Girls' Football --- ### [Samantha to represent Northern Ireland at U17 level](https://www.royaldungannon.com/samantha-to-represent-northern-ireland-at-u17-level/) **Published:** September 6, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Samantha-Kelly.png)Congratulations to Samantha Kelly (Year 11) who has been selected for the Northern Ireland Under 17 women’s football team for the UEFA Championship Qualifiers. This excellent achievement follows her success in representing NI at Under 15 level last season. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsamantha-to-represent-northern-ireland-at-u17-level%2F&t=Samantha%20to%20represent%20Northern%20Ireland%20at%20U17%20level) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Samantha%20to%20represent%20Northern%20Ireland%20at%20U17%20level&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsamantha-to-represent-northern-ireland-at-u17-level%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Girls' Football --- ### [Former pupil wins Sports Personality award](https://www.royaldungannon.com/former-pupil-wins-sports-personality-award/) **Published:** March 9, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Congratulations to former pupil Samantha Kelly on being selected as the Tyrone Times and Mid Ulster Mail Sports Personality for 2014. A talented footballer and hockey star, Samantha pipped 11 other nominees in a public vote. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fformer-pupil-wins-sports-personality-award%2F&t=Former%20pupil%20wins%20Sports%20Personality%20award) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Former%20pupil%20wins%20Sports%20Personality%20award&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fformer-pupil-wins-sports-personality-award%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Football --- ### [Milk Cup selection for four RSD boys](https://www.royaldungannon.com/milk-cup-selection-for-four-rsd-boys/) **Published:** June 26, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to the following boys who have been selected to play football for County Tyrone in the Milk Cup. **Junior U14 Level** George Curran (Year 10) John Scott (Year 10) Adam Evans (Year 11) **Senior Under 17 Level** Daniel Courtney (Year 12) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmilk-cup-selection-for-four-rsd-boys%2F&t=Milk%20Cup%20selection%20for%20four%20RSD%20boys) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Milk%20Cup%20selection%20for%20four%20RSD%20boys&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmilk-cup-selection-for-four-rsd-boys%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Football --- ### [Football ace Samantha Kelly represents Northern Ireland at U17 level](https://www.royaldungannon.com/football-ace-samantha-kelly-represents-northern-ireland-at-u17-level/) **Published:** October 20, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Under-17-vs-France-300x249.jpg)Samantha Kelly gets away from the opposition defender during the match against France which was played at Stangmore Park on 15 October Well done to Year 12 pupil Samantha Kelly who featured in the Northern Ireland Under 17 Women’s football team in a series of international fixtures in October. She played a part in all three matches within an elite round ‘mini tournament’ involving France, Poland and Sweden. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffootball-ace-samantha-kelly-represents-northern-ireland-at-u17-level%2F&t=Football%20ace%20Samantha%20Kelly%20represents%20Northern%20Ireland%20at%20U17%20level) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Football%20ace%20Samantha%20Kelly%20represents%20Northern%20Ireland%20at%20U17%20level&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffootball-ace-samantha-kelly-represents-northern-ireland-at-u17-level%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Girls' Football --- ### [Ladies football: Year 8 pupils selected for Mid Ulster team](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ladies-football-year-8-pupils-selected-for-mid-ulster-team/) **Published:** October 28, 2016 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Rebecca Willis and Emma Turkington (both year 8) on being selected to play for Mid Ulster under 13 ladies football team. **Content:** Congratulations to Rebecca Willis and Emma Turkington (both year 8) on being selected to play for Mid Ulster under 13 ladies football team. Rebecca played her most recent match on Saturday 22nd October against Glentoran Ladies under 13 team and drew 1-1. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fladies-football-year-8-pupils-selected-for-mid-ulster-team%2F&t=Ladies%20football%3A%20Year%208%20pupils%20selected%20for%20Mid%20Ulster%20team) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ladies%20football%3A%20Year%208%20pupils%20selected%20for%20Mid%20Ulster%20team&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fladies-football-year-8-pupils-selected-for-mid-ulster-team%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Girls' Football --- ### [Ballygawley Presbyterian supporting RSD Rugby](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ballygawley-presbyterian-supporting-rsd-rugby/) **Published:** October 3, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Thanks to Reverend Cooper and the congregation of Ballygawley Presbyterian Church for their generous gift of 13 Ram rugby balls to the senior squad. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fballygawley-presbyterian-supporting-rsd-rugby%2F&t=Ballygawley%20Presbyterian%20supporting%20RSD%20Rugby) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ballygawley%20Presbyterian%20supporting%20RSD%20Rugby&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fballygawley-presbyterian-supporting-rsd-rugby%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, Sixth Form, Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Dunbia teams up with 1st XV](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dunbia-teams-up-with-1st-xv/) **Published:** December 3, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/IMG_3010-e1449164318923-225x300.jpeg)RSD Rugby Club is pleased to announce a sponsorship agreement with meat processing company Dunbia and the School’s 1st XV rugby team. The local business has supplied the team with a brand new kit for this season’s cup campaign. Karen Birnie, Dunbia’s Marketing and Communications Manager, who presented the jersey to team captain Peter Doran, sees the agreement as a strengthening of the relationship between Dunbia and RSD: “We have strong links with RSD as many former pupils have forged long-term careers in this company and we value our ongoing partnership.” Head of Boys PE and Rugby, Mr Gareth McClintock is delighted with the sponsorship: “To have the support of a company of this calibre is invaluable, and on behalf of RSD I would like to thank Dunbia for their continued support”. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdunbia-teams-up-with-1st-xv%2F&t=Dunbia%20teams%20up%20with%201st%20XV) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Dunbia%20teams%20up%20with%201st%20XV&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdunbia-teams-up-with-1st-xv%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sixth Form, Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [1st XV cup campaign kicks off](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-cup-campaign-kicks-off/) **Published:** January 4, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** This Saturday (9 January) the 1st XV take on Carrickfergus Grammar at home in the opening round of the Danske Bank Schools Cup. 10.45 a.m. kick off. All support welcome. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-cup-campaign-kicks-off%2F&t=1st%20XV%20cup%20campaign%20kicks%20off) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XV%20cup%20campaign%20kicks%20off&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-cup-campaign-kicks-off%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [David Pollock lends his experience to RSD Rugby Club](https://www.royaldungannon.com/david-pollock-lends-his-experience-to-rsd-rugby-club/) **Published:** December 1, 2010 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** David Pollock was captain of rugby in RSD in 2005. He gained a place at Queen’s Belfast to study medicine and was in the Ulster Rugby Academy. He progressed to a full Ulster contract, gained Ireland ‘A’ caps and captained the Ireland Under 20 side to a Grand Slam on the way. Unfortunately David’s rugby career has been cut short due to a hip injury, and he is due to return to his medicine course in August. He is also quite keen to turn his hand to coaching and will be in school over the coming months to assist the rugby staff. His input is most welcome. KDP - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdavid-pollock-lends-his-experience-to-rsd-rugby-club%2F&t=David%20Pollock%20lends%20his%20experience%20to%20RSD%20Rugby%20Club) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=David%20Pollock%20lends%20his%20experience%20to%20RSD%20Rugby%20Club&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdavid-pollock-lends-his-experience-to-rsd-rugby-club%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [1st XV bound for Rome](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-bound-for-rome/) **Published:** December 1, 2010 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On 8th December, 22 senior rugby players, accompanied by Mr Patton, Mr Willis and Mr Lucas, will be travelling to Rome for a two match tour. This is a first for RSD rugby and the tour party would like to thank all those parents and friends who have supported the group in their fund raising. The contribution from the fledging PFTA is most welcome. KDP - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-bound-for-rome%2F&t=1st%20XV%20bound%20for%20Rome) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XV%20bound%20for%20Rome&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-bound-for-rome%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Rugby Club outing - Ireland V France, Aviva Stadium](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rugby-club-outing-ireland-v-france-aviva-stadium/) **Published:** February 28, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Sunday 13th February, the Medallion squad and some of the Under 14s headed to the Aviva Stadium in Dublin to cheer on Ireland as they faced France in the Six Nations. The atmosphere in the stadium was electric and the game was a real thriller. Sadly, the result did not go Ireland’s way, but the boys had a great time nonetheless. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frugby-club-outing-ireland-v-france-aviva-stadium%2F&t=Rugby%20Club%20outing%20%E2%80%93%20Ireland%20V%20France%2C%20Aviva%20Stadium) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Rugby%20Club%20outing%20%E2%80%93%20Ireland%20V%20France%2C%20Aviva%20Stadium&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frugby-club-outing-ireland-v-france-aviva-stadium%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News, Trips and Visits **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [1st XV Cup campaign](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-cup-campaign/) **Published:** March 1, 2011 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** Following a highly successful tour in Rome from which the team took two high scoring wins, the scene was set for a successful cup run. Preparation for the tournament was intensive, and it clearly paid off: RSD began with an emphatic 35-0 win over Antrim Grammar in the 2nd round. The match saw Peter Nelson in great form, and he scored 30 of RSD’s 35 points and grasped a hat-trick of tries. Peter Cashel ran in the fourth try. Although the win was comfortable, RSD were not at their full potential – a standard they would need to reach they were to progress to the 4th round of the cup by defeating Coleraine AI. This draw saw RSD getting the home advantage and it appeared to have an immediate effect on the team as within minutes a quickly-taken penalty by Peter Nelson provided the platform for RSD to score an unconverted try through Peter Cashel. This lead was further increased to 8-0 through a Nelson Penalty. RSD defended ably in the opening 20 minutes of the 1st half, when both sides enjoyed spells of attacking play. However, when the RSD defence became slack and disorganised for a 10 minute period before half-time, CAI took full advantage and ran-in four tries, to produce a miserable half-time score of 26-8. RSD struck first in the 2nd half when Nelson fed Cashel who broke through the CAI defence to force a score in the corner. Nelson decreased the deficit further when he read the CAI attack, intercepting the ball and brushing through the defence to score an unconverted try. The efforts of the RSD team were not enough however as CAI confirmed their place in the 4th round through a 5th try in the closing stages of the match giving them a deserved 33-18 win much to the disappointment of the RSD players and staff. A better 1st half performance could have seen the tie go in favour of the home team. RSD’s challenge for the Bowl was met by Banbridge Academy; and again there was optimism as RSD had home advantage. However, following the very physical CAI match, the home team had lost a few players to injury, and thus the game was very hard to call. The half-time score favoured the visitors 3-0, although this didn’t seem to adequately represent RSD’s domination in terms of possession and territory. Banbridge made the first move in the 2nd half scoring a try in the corner, and RSD replied immediately from the restart with Adam Boyle forcing his way over for an unconverted try. This only proved to spur the Banbridge team on as they scored three further tries. RSD could only answer with two tries from Peter Nelson and Frankie Yuen. Thus, Banbridge ran out 27-17 victors leaving RSD to reluctantly bow out of the competitive aspect of the rugby season. Throughout the 1st XV cup campaign the RSD team were heavily supported and on behalf of the team I would like thank those who came out and journeyed with the team through the Schools Cup. Your support is greatly appreciated by the squad. Further thanks most go to the coaching staff of the senior rugby squads (Mr Patton, Mr Willis and Mr Ritchie) and to David Pollock who set aside his personal time to work with the 1st team. His experience and advice to the team was greatly beneficial and helpful in strengthening the structure and quality of the squad. Peter Cashel - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-cup-campaign%2F&t=1st%20XV%20Cup%20campaign) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XV%20Cup%20campaign&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-cup-campaign%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [RSD Sevens](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-sevens/) **Published:** April 1, 2011 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** The 26th March saw the closing stages of the rugby season with the Ulster Schools Sevens tournament which was held in Campbell college. The tournament had two tiers: medallion and senior. The day proved to be widely competitive with very open rugby which was played at a high tempo. The senior squad was placed in a pool wit RBAI, Regent House, Bangor Academy and Dalriada. Following the 4 matches the teams which finished in the top 2 would progress to the quarter finals. RSD’s senior team performed well in their first two matches, winning against Bangor Academy 33-7 and taking the notable scalp of RBAI, beating them 28-5. RSD slipped against Regent House, however, when they lost 21-12 but were able to regain a chance to progress into the quarter finals when they showed dogged detremination against Dalriada to win 26-17. RSD met Ballymena Academy in the quarter play-offs, and the match started brightly with RSD registering a try in the opening stages. After this, however, Ballymena dominated scoring with a brush of tries which left RSD chasing the game until the final whistle. RSD eventually bowed out of the tournament 29-7 losers to Ballymena who continued their impressive form and eventually won the tournament. Brief overview: RBAI 28-5 W Bangor Academy 33-7 W Regent House 12-21 L Dalriada 26-17 W Quarter finals Ballymena 7-29 L Points conceded 79 Points scored 106 Group stages \* Played Won Lost RSD 4 3 1 RBAI 4 3 1 Regent 4 3 1 Dalriada 4 1 3 Bangor 4 0 4 The end of the season will be on the 2nd of April when the school 1st team play at Stevenson Park against the Dungannon U17 club team. This encounter should prove to be highly competitive and interesting match. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-sevens%2F&t=RSD%20Sevens) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Sevens&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-sevens%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Dream Ulster debut for RSD leaver Peter Nelson](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dream-ulster-debut-for-rsd-leaver-peter-nelson/) **Published:** August 24, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Just a couple of months after leaving RSD and the day after receiving his A Level results, Peter Nelson took his place in the starting line-up of the Ulster rugby side which faced Neath on Friday 19th August. He wore the number 15 shirt in Ulster’s 34 – 15 win against the Welsh side, and his try in the closing moments of the match was the perfect end to his first outing in a senior Ulster jersey. We are delighted at this remarkable achievement and wish Peter well as he continues to progress in his rugby career. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdream-ulster-debut-for-rsd-leaver-peter-nelson%2F&t=Dream%20Ulster%20debut%20for%20RSD%20leaver%20Peter%20Nelson) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Dream%20Ulster%20debut%20for%20RSD%20leaver%20Peter%20Nelson&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdream-ulster-debut-for-rsd-leaver-peter-nelson%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [1st XV secure place in last sixteen of Schools Cup](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-secure-place-in-last-sixteen-of-schools-cup-competition/) **Published:** January 28, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to the 1st XV who edged out local rivals Portadown College 20-19 in a thrilling third round Schools Cup tie played in Chambers Park on Saturday 28th January. The team has now been drawn against RBAI in the fourth round of the competition (date TBA). Full match report to follow. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-secure-place-in-last-sixteen-of-schools-cup-competition%2F&t=1st%20XV%20secure%20place%20in%20last%20sixteen%20of%20Schools%20Cup) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XV%20secure%20place%20in%20last%20sixteen%20of%20Schools%20Cup&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-secure-place-in-last-sixteen-of-schools-cup-competition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [1st XV through to Subsidiary Shield semi-final after win against Rainey](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-through-to-schools-plate-semi-final-after-win-against-rainey/) **Published:** February 28, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Following a superb 15-3 win against Rainey Endowed School, the 1st XV now face an exciting semi-final away against The Royal School Armagh on Saturday 10 March. The win against Rainey came thanks to a strong team performance. Tries were scored by Andrew Clingan and Mark Wright, whilst David Davidson kicked five points. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-through-to-schools-plate-semi-final-after-win-against-rainey%2F&t=1st%20XV%20through%20to%20Subsidiary%20Shield%20semi-final%20after%20win%20against%20Rainey) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XV%20through%20to%20Subsidiary%20Shield%20semi-final%20after%20win%20against%20Rainey&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-through-to-schools-plate-semi-final-after-win-against-rainey%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Peter Nelson set for Junior World Championships](https://www.royaldungannon.com/peter-nelson-set-for-junior-world-championships/) **Published:** May 14, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Past pupil Peter Nelson has been selected for the Ireland Under 20 squad which will compete in the Junior Rugby World Cup in South Africa this June. This is a wonderful achievement in a year which has also seen Peter make his debut appearance in a senior Ulster jersey. We wish him and the team well in South Africa. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpeter-nelson-set-for-junior-world-championships%2F&t=Peter%20Nelson%20set%20for%20Junior%20World%20Championships) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Peter%20Nelson%20set%20for%20Junior%20World%20Championships&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpeter-nelson-set-for-junior-world-championships%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [RSD 1st XV host Scottish touring side, Glenalmond College](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-1st-xv-host-scottish-touring-side-glenalmond-college/) **Published:** September 4, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Glenalmond1.jpg)The 1st XV pictured with the players of Glenalmond College, Perth. The Scottish side played RSD at Stevenson Park on Saturday 1 September as part of their three-day tour. Thanks to the RSD parents for hosting the players and for organising the barbecue. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-1st-xv-host-scottish-touring-side-glenalmond-college%2F&t=RSD%201st%20XV%20host%20Scottish%20touring%20side%2C%20Glenalmond%20College) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%201st%20XV%20host%20Scottish%20touring%20side%2C%20Glenalmond%20College&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-1st-xv-host-scottish-touring-side-glenalmond-college%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Visiting coach - Brian McLaughlin](https://www.royaldungannon.com/visiting-coach-brian-mclaughlin/) **Published:** November 26, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Ulster Academy Schools Coach, Brian McLaughlin, working with some of RSD’s Under 13 squad. The former Ulster Head Coach visited school in October and November to lead training sessions with junior and senior rugby squads. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fvisiting-coach-brian-mclaughlin%2F&t=Visiting%20coach%20%E2%80%93%20Brian%20McLaughlin) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Visiting%20coach%20%E2%80%93%20Brian%20McLaughlin&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fvisiting-coach-brian-mclaughlin%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [1st XV through to 3rd round of Schools Cup](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-through-to-3rd-round-of-schools-cup/) **Published:** January 12, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to the 1st XV. Having defeated Wellington College 16 -8 today, they have been drawn to play at home against Belfast High School in the 3rd round on Saturday 26 January. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-through-to-3rd-round-of-schools-cup%2F&t=1st%20XV%20through%20to%203rd%20round%20of%20Schools%20Cup) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XV%20through%20to%203rd%20round%20of%20Schools%20Cup&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-through-to-3rd-round-of-schools-cup%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [1st XV match report - Schools Cup 3rd round](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-match-report-schools-cup-3rd-round/) **Published:** January 29, 2013 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On Saturday 26 January RSD faced Belfast High School in the 3rd round of the Schools Cup. This was an agonisingly close match which RSD led all the way until the closing moments when Belfast High grabbed a try to leave the score 17-17. RSD started the second half 10-0 up thanks to a try from John Buckley, a conversion and a penalty (both by Jack Milligan). Unfortunately, the Dungannon players received a blow when captain Jacob McCammon had to be taken off the pitch with an ankle injury midway through the first half. Belfast High School started the second half strongly scoring and converting a try to make the score 10-7. Dungannon replied with a well-worked try which involved some good footwork from Matthew Montgomery who was able to ground the ball just beside the posts. Jack Milligan slotted over the conversion to restore RSD’s ten-point lead. Belfast High responded with a try in the corner, but when they missed the conversion it looked as though RSD would take their chance and push on for the win. However, sustained pressure in the Belfast High twenty-two failed to yield any further score for RSD, and when a penalty was conceded in the BHS twenty-two the Belfast players rallied to put RSD under real pressure in the closing moments of the game. With the last play Belfast High launched one final attack spreading the ball wide and scoring in the corner. **The replay takes place on Wednesday at Belfast High School. Kick-off is at 2.30 p.m.** - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-match-report-schools-cup-3rd-round%2F&t=1st%20XV%20match%20report%20%E2%80%93%20Schools%20Cup%203rd%20round) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XV%20match%20report%20%E2%80%93%20Schools%20Cup%203rd%20round&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-match-report-schools-cup-3rd-round%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Allen Clarke](https://www.royaldungannon.com/allen-clarke/) **Published:** February 4, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Pictured here with the Medallion squad is Allen Clarke, a former pupil of RSD who is the Elite Performance Development Manager with the Ulster Rugby Academy. He visited school recently and led training sessions with the Medallion and Senior squads. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fallen-clarke%2F&t=Allen%20Clarke) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Allen%20Clarke&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fallen-clarke%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Gormley Motors sponsor Medallion rugby shirts](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gormley-motors-sponsor-medallion-rugby-shirts/) **Published:** March 14, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Gormley Motors have very kindly sponsored the Royal School Medallion rugby shirts which will be worn by the team for two seasons. Pictured are: Mr Noel Gormley (Gormley Motors) presenting a shirt to David Cooper (Medallion Captain). Also pictured are (l-r) Adam Cranston, Matthew Magowan, Matthew Irwin, Peter Doran and Mr Clingan (Medallion Coach). - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgormley-motors-sponsor-medallion-rugby-shirts%2F&t=Gormley%20Motors%20sponsor%20Medallion%20rugby%20shirts) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Gormley%20Motors%20sponsor%20Medallion%20rugby%20shirts&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgormley-motors-sponsor-medallion-rugby-shirts%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Jack Milligan shows impressive form for Ulster Under 19s](https://www.royaldungannon.com/jack-milligan-shows-impressive-form-for-ulster-u19s/) **Published:** October 4, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Jack-Milligan-242x300.jpg)Jack Milligan with 1st XV coach, Mr McClintock Well done to Jack Milligan (Year 14) who has made a real impression with his excellent performances for the Ulster Under 19 side this year. Jack took advantage of an opportunity to move from scrum half to out half and was a key figure in helping the team clinch the Inter-Provincial Crown. In the match against Munster Jack proved his ability to succeed under pressure by scoring the winning points with a huge 50 metre penalty kick just four minutes before the final whistle, to leave the score Ulster 13 Munster 10. Having proved himself to the selection team, Jack was again selected to start in the out half position against Connacht. And yet again, he managed to score the winning points, this time by making an 80 metre break to score a try between the posts. He added two points with the conversion to seal a 13-9 win for Ulster. RSD’s senior rugby players welcome the return of Jack, and hope that he can bring his experience and leadership skills to the squad in his final season representing the school and competing in the Ulster Schools Cup. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjack-milligan-shows-impressive-form-for-ulster-u19s%2F&t=Jack%20Milligan%20shows%20impressive%20form%20for%20Ulster%20Under%2019s) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Jack%20Milligan%20shows%20impressive%20form%20for%20Ulster%20Under%2019s&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjack-milligan-shows-impressive-form-for-ulster-u19s%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [1st XV set for Schools Cup clash with Tyrone rivals](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-set-for-schools-cup-clash-with-tyrone-rivals/) **Published:** November 29, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Schools-Cup-300x169.jpg "Schools Cup")](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/?attachment_id=4179)1st XV captain Jack Milligan (front left) with all of the other captains at Ravenhill on the day of the draw The draw for the first round games in the 2013/14 Schools Cup took place at Ravenhill on Monday 25 November. RSD will face Omagh Academy in a first round fixture scheduled to be played on Saturday 11 January. The full draws is as follows: Foyle College v Friends School Lisburn Carrickfergus Grammar School v Portadown College Royal School Dungannon v Omagh Academy Banbridge Academy v Larne Grammar School Lurgan College v Antrim Grammar School Regent House v Wellington College Grosvenor Grammar School v Cambridge House The seven winners of the first round ties will be joined in the Round 2 draw by Bangor GS, BRA, Coleraine Academical Institution, Down High School, Limavady Grammar School, Belfast High School, Portora Royal School, Dalriada School and Rainey Endowed School. Cup holders Methodist College Belfast, along with seven other seeded teams, will enter the competition in Round 3. We wish the 1st XV well in their preparations this year. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-set-for-schools-cup-clash-with-tyrone-rivals%2F&t=1st%20XV%20set%20for%20Schools%20Cup%20clash%20with%20Tyrone%20rivals) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XV%20set%20for%20Schools%20Cup%20clash%20with%20Tyrone%20rivals&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-set-for-schools-cup-clash-with-tyrone-rivals%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Rugby Club outings](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rugby-club-outings/) **Published:** November 30, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/RSD-033-300x225.jpg "Year 8 boys at Ravenhill")](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/?attachment_id=4235)The excitement builds during the warm-up In November there were two very successful and enjoyable Rugby Club outings. The first, on 22 November, was a Friday night visit to Ravenhill to see Ulster take on Pro 12 rivals Edinburgh. The Year 8 boys who attended were delighted to see a convincing 41-17 victory for Ulster and an appearance from former pupil Peter Nelson, who came on for Ulster in the second half. [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/irelan-v-new-zealand-300x225.jpg "Ireland v New Zealand")](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/?attachment_id=4236)Aaron McCammon, Josh Patton and Aaron Perry at the Aviva Stadium before Ireland’s clash with the All Blacks The second trip, which took place on Sunday 23 November and involved players from the senior rugby and medallion squads, was to the Aviva Stadium to watch Ireland take on the mighty All Blacks in what proved to be a truly thrilling test match. Despite the fact that Ireland lost the match in the dying seconds, everyone had a great day out – perhaps nobody more so than the three Kiwi tutors Mark, Corey and Jarrod! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frugby-club-outings%2F&t=Rugby%20Club%20outings) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Rugby%20Club%20outings&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frugby-club-outings%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News, Trips and Visits **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [1st XV lift Ulster Schools Trophy](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-lift-ulster-schools-trophy/) **Published:** February 28, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Congratulations to the 1st XV on winning the Ulster Schools Trophy after a close-fought final against Wellington College, played in Banbridge on Wednesday 26 February. The 17-15 win involved tries from Stuart Moore and Oscar Wong and two conversions and a penalty kicked by team captain Jack Milligan. After a well worked try from Stuart Moore five minutes into the match gave RSD an early lead, Wellington came back strongly and by half time RSD were trailing 10-7 . In the second half Wellington extended their lead to 15-10, but RSD showed great spirit and fought hard in the closing stages of the game to earn the win which came courtesy of a superbly taken try under the posts by scrumhalf Oscar Wong. *All photos by Hugo Ho (Year 10)* **Starting XV:** John Buckley, Archie Hanna, Matthew Montgomery, Stuart Moore, Nathan McCammon, Jack Milligan (c), Oscar Wong, Jonathan Black, Jamie McNeill, Jim Meng, Michael Jones, Matthew Calvert, Josh McKee, David Cooper, Thomas Downing. **Replacements:** Matthew Stockdale, Matthew Clarke, Daniel Ferguson, Peter Doran, Adam Cranston, Scott McLean, James McAdam, Richard Kennedy. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5139-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5139.jpg "Oscar dives under the posts to seal the win")Oscar dives under the posts to seal the win - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5459-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5459.jpg "Jack Milligan presents the Headmaster with the Trophy for the school")Jack Milligan presents the Headmaster with the Trophy for the school - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5123-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5123.jpg "Oscar Wong spots a gap")Oscar Wong spots a gap - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5005-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5005.jpg "400 RSD pupils watched the action unfold")400 RSD pupils watched the action unfold - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_4945-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_4945.jpg "Jack Milligan takes aim")Jack Milligan takes aim - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5292-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5292.jpg "Try scorer Stuart Moore collects his medal")Try scorer Stuart Moore collects his medal - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5322-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5322.jpg "Team captain Jack Milligan pictured with his grandfather")Team captain Jack Milligan pictured with his grandfather - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5136-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5136.jpg "Oscar speeds towards the try line")Oscar heading for the try line - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5260-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5260.jpg "Jack leads team off the the pitch")Jack leads team off the the pitch - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5287-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5287.jpg "Oscar receives his medal")Oscar receives his medal - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5269-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5269.jpg "Post-match huddle")Post-match huddle - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5160-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5160.jpg "Defending in the closing stages")Defending in the closing stages – Jamie McNeill and Thomas Downing - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5060-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_5060.jpg "Winger Nathan McCammon came close to scoring a try in the corner in the second half")Winger Nathan McCammon came close to scoring a try in the corner in the second half - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-lift-ulster-schools-trophy%2F&t=1st%20XV%20lift%20Ulster%20Schools%20Trophy) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XV%20lift%20Ulster%20Schools%20Trophy&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-lift-ulster-schools-trophy%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Under 12 rugby players lift Arnold Shield](https://www.royaldungannon.com/under-12-rugby-players-lift-arnold-shield/) **Published:** March 26, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to all of the Year 8 rugby players who finished off a successful season on Friday by lifting the Arnold Shield. Both the A and the B teams had emphatic victories against their opponents from Rainey Endowed School. The A team romped home as 49-0 winners, whilst the B team also recorded a very convincing 25-0 victory. A team Try scorers included: David Shrestha, Curtis Watt, Logan McIravie, Jack Girvan Adam Junk Ryan Li (two tries) All conversions made by Jack Girvan who put in a perfect performance with the boot. The B team Try scorers included: Louis Johnston (two tries) Adam McFarland Callum McGregor Scott Sharkey - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Funder-12-rugby-players-lift-arnold-shield%2F&t=Under%2012%20rugby%20players%20lift%20Arnold%20Shield) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Under%2012%20rugby%20players%20lift%20Arnold%20Shield&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Funder-12-rugby-players-lift-arnold-shield%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Schools Cup first round draw](https://www.royaldungannon.com/schools-cup-first-round-draw/) **Published:** November 28, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![1st XV Captain John Buckley at the Schools Cup Draw (Wed 26 Nov)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Schools-Cup-Draw-300x224.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Schools-Cup-Draw.jpg)1st XV Captain John Buckley at the Schools Cup Draw (Wed 26 Nov) RSD’s 1st XV have been drawn to play Regent House (away) in the first round of the 2015 Schools Cup. The match has been scheduled for Saturday 10 January. More details to follow. Meanwhile, in their Cup competition, the 2nd XV will face Campbell College at RSD. Date to be confirmed. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fschools-cup-first-round-draw%2F&t=Schools%20Cup%20first%20round%20draw) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Schools%20Cup%20first%20round%20draw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fschools-cup-first-round-draw%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [1st XV make Trophy Semi Final](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-make-schools-trophy-semi-final/) **Published:** January 24, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to the 1st XV on making it through to the last four of the Danske Bank 1st XV Trophy. After beating Cambridge House 6-3 in a hard fought match played under floodlights at Ballymena Rugby Club on Friday night, the team will be hopeful that they can go all the way and defend the trophy that they lifted last year when they beat Wellington College in the final. We wish them well in their preparations for the semi (opponent either Antrim or Larne TBC) and in their bid to keep the trophy in RSD’s cabinet. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-make-schools-trophy-semi-final%2F&t=1st%20XV%20make%20Trophy%20Semi%20Final) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XV%20make%20Trophy%20Semi%20Final&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-make-schools-trophy-semi-final%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [1st XV to defend Trophy in final](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-to-defend-trophy-in-final/) **Published:** February 7, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/image-1-300x200.jpg)Man of the match Peter Doran soars high to secure lineout ball Congratulations to the 1st XV who have, for the second year running, made it to the final of the 1st XV Trophy.They booked their place in style with a convincing 50-0 home win over Larne Grammar. RSD will defend the trophy against Lurgan College, who beat Friends in the other semi. The final, scheduled for Wednesday 25 February, will be played at Banbridge Academy. **Full match report below. Photos by Hugo Ho.** RS Dungannon 50 Larne GS 0 The match was played in ideal conditions and RSD had territorial advantage in the first 15 minutes, driving several lineout catches, but basic errors assisted the Larne defence in keeping their line intact. Just after the quarter hour a lineout steal by Patrick Forster set up a strong run by Peter Doran. The number 8 forced a penalty that was kicked to the right corner for an RSD lineout which set up a maul from which the opening try came. Hooker David Cooper grounded the score which was superbly converted from the right hand side by RSD captain John Buckley. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/image1-1-300x200.jpg)John Buckley lands a difficult conversion to add the extra two points to David Cooper’s try RSD doubled their lead immediately when Peter Doran gathered the restart kick and broke away on a 50m charge down the pitch beating several defenders, and when the ball was moved wide from a ruck, centre Archie Hanna raced in for the try with out-half John Buckley adding the conversion. After 23 minutes, a break by John Buckley was carried on by David Cooper and when Jim Meng was held up just short of the line, scrum-half Adam Cranston dived over the top of the ruck to claim the try with John Buckley again adding the conversion to leave the score 21 – 0 at the interval. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/image2-1-1024x683.jpg) In the opening minutes of the second half good handling put full back Aaron McCammon clear on the left and he beat a couple of defenders to score in the left corner with John Buckley again adding another wide conversion. Another John Buckley break carried on by Peter Doran and second row Thomas Downing saw RSD force a lineout in the right corner which was driven over the line with open side flanker Joshua McKee scoring the unconverted try. A period of Larne pressure when their pack successfully picked and drove deep into the RSD 22m area saw one of their forwards go clear, but when he thought he was through to score, the retreating Adam Cranston knocked the ball out of his hands to keep the home line intact. A period of sustained RSD pressure brought a second try for Aaron McCammon which went unconverted and similar pressure and several drives saw Peter Doran pop up in midfield to claim his first try under the posts with John Buckley adding the conversion. RSD took the opportunity to use all the players from the bench and they continued to keep the Larne side under pressure and forced them back into their 22m area. From a scrum near the Larne line Peter Doran completed the score when he picked up and scored in the right corner. RSD Team: (15-9) Aaron McCammon, Philip Wilson, Archie Hanna, Aaron Perry, Matthew Smyth, John Buckley (Captain), Adam Cranston, (1-8) Jonathan Black, David Cooper, Jim Meng, Patrick Forster, Thomas Downing, Joshua Patton, Joshua McKee (vice-captain), Peter Doran. Replacements: Timothy Davidson, Matthew Magowan, Matthew Stockdale, Matthew Clarke, Joseph Cashel, Richard Kennedy, Angus Mok, Adam Cooper. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-to-defend-trophy-in-final%2F&t=1st%20XV%20to%20defend%20Trophy%20in%20final) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XV%20to%20defend%20Trophy%20in%20final&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-to-defend-trophy-in-final%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Computing & ICT, Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [1st XV retain Trophy](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-retain-trophy/) **Published:** February 25, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/image4-1-300x225.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/image4-1.jpg)Team captain John Buckley lifts the Danske Bank Schools Trophy Congratulations to the 1st XV rugby squad on a great performance in the Danske Bank Trophy final against Lurgan College. The match ended 29-10. Tries from Jonathan Black, Matthew Clarke, Peter Doran and Aaron McCammon. Match report below and photos to follow. A shaky start from RSD allowed the opposition to gain plenty of early possession and Lurgan scored first with a penalty. Nevertheless RSD showed good composure and responded almost immediately with a try from loosehead prop Jonny Black and a conversion from John Buckley. RSD gained confidence steadily throughout the first half and flanker Matthew Clarke grabbed a well-worked try, giving RSD a 12-3 advantage at half time. Jonny Black went over for his second score of the game early in the second half and Buckley added the extras to extend the lead to 19-3. Lurgan College fought their way back into the game and were rewarded when a loose pass led to an interception try under the posts which, when converted, left the score 19-10. But again RSD responded superbly and claimed two more impressive tries, through number 8 Peter Doran and fullback Aaron McCammon. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-retain-trophy%2F&t=1st%20XV%20retain%20Trophy) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XV%20retain%20Trophy&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-retain-trophy%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Peter Nelson in Emerging Ireland squad](https://www.royaldungannon.com/peter-nelson-in-emerging-ireland-squad/) **Published:** May 19, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Congratulations to former pupil Peter Nelson who has been named alongside five of his Ulster teammates in the Emerging Ireland squad that will compete in the World Rugby Tbilisi Cup in June. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpeter-nelson-in-emerging-ireland-squad%2F&t=Peter%20Nelson%20in%20Emerging%20Ireland%20squad) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Peter%20Nelson%20in%20Emerging%20Ireland%20squad&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpeter-nelson-in-emerging-ireland-squad%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Girls' rugby success](https://www.royaldungannon.com/girls-rugby-success/) **Published:** September 9, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to Grace Shrestha (Year 12) on gaining a place in the Regional Development Squad for Ulster Rugby’s U18 Girls. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgirls-rugby-success%2F&t=Girls%E2%80%99%20rugby%20success) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Girls%E2%80%99%20rugby%20success&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgirls-rugby-success%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Senior rugby: Ulster Under 19 representatives](https://www.royaldungannon.com/senior-rugby-ulster-under-19-representatives/) **Published:** September 9, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to David Cooper and Peter Doran (Year 14) on their involvement with the Ulster Under 19 squad over the past couple of months. On Saturday 5 September, Peter wore the number 4 jersey in the inter-provincial match against Munster. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsenior-rugby-ulster-under-19-representatives%2F&t=Senior%20rugby%3A%20Ulster%20Under%2019%20representatives) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Senior%20rugby%3A%20Ulster%20Under%2019%20representatives&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsenior-rugby-ulster-under-19-representatives%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sixth Form, Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [1st XV progress to Round 2 of Cup](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-progress-to-2nd-round-of-cup/) **Published:** January 9, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** **Well done to the 1st XV on their 45-10 win against Carrick Grammar in Round 1 of the Schools Cup.** **Ballyclare High School will be RSD’s opponents in the Round 2 fixture which is due to be played away on Saturday 23 January.** **Match report** A slender 12-10 lead at the end of the first half, was extended in the second half when RSD went up a gear to run in five tries. Ten minutes into the game, RSD’s players took advantage of an excellent line break from out half Aaron Perry and good hands allowed full back Matthew Smyth to run in for an unconverted try. RSD continued to dominate possession but small errors proved costly, and Carrick capitalised a couple of times, grabbing a converted try and a penalty to go 10-5 up. But in the closing stages of the first half Joseph Cashel scored a crucial try which, when converted by Aaron Nimmons, gave RSD the confidence of leading at the halfway point. RSD were much more composed in the second half, and scored two early tries through Adam Cranston and James Gamble. Nimmons added one conversion. Soon after Calvin Nelson dotted down from an excellent driving maul, which had begun from a lineout outside the Carrick 22m line. Adam Perry added the extras to increase the lead to 31-10. The home team grew in confidence and some excellent carries from Peter Doran, Matthew Stockdale, Josh Patton and Nicholas Graham tested the Carrick defence. With some superb continuity play, RSD’s pack took play close to the Carrick 22m line, where quick ball put Perry into the space he needed. Clever footwork helped him cross the try line and he converted, to make it 38-10. Winger Angus Mok then took advantage of a charged down clearance kick to score the seventh try of the game. Perry added the conversion to leave the final score 45-10. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-progress-to-2nd-round-of-cup%2F&t=1st%20XV%20progress%20to%20Round%202%20of%20Cup) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XV%20progress%20to%20Round%202%20of%20Cup&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-progress-to-2nd-round-of-cup%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [1st XV set for Round 2](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xv-set-for-round-2/) **Published:** January 22, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The 1st XV travel to Ballyclare High School tomorrow for Round 2 of the Danske Bank Schools Cup. Kick off is at 10.45 a.m. All support will be appreciated by the team! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-set-for-round-2%2F&t=1st%20XV%20set%20for%20Round%202) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XV%20set%20for%20Round%202&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xv-set-for-round-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Under 14 XV in RBAI tournament final](https://www.royaldungannon.com/under-14-xv-in-rbai-tournament-final/) **Published:** March 9, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Thomas-Burns-300x240.jpg)U14 Captain Thomas Burns is congratulated by Mr McClintock, Head of Boys’ PE and Rugby Well done to the RSD Under 14 rugby squad who were beaten in the final of the U14 tournament hosted by RBAI. On their way to the final the boys put in some superb performances, winning all of their group matches against Ballymena, Wallace and BRA. The team then defeated Friends in the semi final before meeting hosts Inst. **Run down of results** RSD 17-0 Ballymena (tries from Ryan Li, David Shrestha and Jack Girvan) RSD 7-0 Wallace HS (try, Jack Girvan) RSD 12-0 BRA 12-0 (tries from Jack Girvan and Logan McIlravie) **Semi-final:** RSD 7-5 Friends (try, Jack Girvan) **Final:** lost to RBAI 19-0 **Player of the tournament:** Jack Girvan. **![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/team-photo-1.jpg)** - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Funder-14-xv-in-rbai-tournament-final%2F&t=Under%2014%20XV%20in%20RBAI%20tournament%20final) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Under%2014%20XV%20in%20RBAI%20tournament%20final&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Funder-14-xv-in-rbai-tournament-final%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [RSD players selected for Ulster Rugby Under 16 development](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-players-selected-for-ulster-rugby-under-16-development/) **Published:** May 16, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Congratulations to Luke McMullan (Year 11), Jack Girvan (Year 10), David Shrestha (Year 10) and Joshua Clarke (Year 10). They have progressed through the various screening days to gain a place on the Ulster U16 Rugby Development Squads. We wish these boys all the best with the training throughout the summer. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-players-selected-for-ulster-rugby-under-16-development%2F&t=RSD%20players%20selected%20for%20Ulster%20Rugby%20Under%2016%20development) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20players%20selected%20for%20Ulster%20Rugby%20Under%2016%20development&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-players-selected-for-ulster-rugby-under-16-development%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [U18 Girls Rugby Team to play final of Schools Cup at Kingspan](https://www.royaldungannon.com/u18-girls-rugby-team-play-final-schools-cup-kingspan/) **Published:** March 14, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to our Under 18 RSD Girls Rugby team, who qualified today for the Girls Schools Cup Final on 3rd April. **Content:** Congratulations to our Under 18 RSD Girls Rugby team, who qualified today for the Girls Schools Cup Final on 3rd April. The girls have won six consecutive matches and again today displayed a great standard of Rugby to win their qualifying tournament, at the Mid Ulster Sports Arena. The team defeated current holders, Enniskillen Collegiate in the semi-finals and now will meet Grosvenor Grammar School in the final at Kingspan Stadium on Monday 3rd April, with kick off at noon. Team pictured above with Mr McClintock. From left to right, (back row) Katie Browne, Hannah Scott-Burrows, Morgan Jenkins, Tiffany McDonald, Lucy Turkington, Emily Carson, Lucy Stewart (front row) Aoife Haggan, Zoe Henderson, Grace Shrestha, Katie Burns, Sarah Shrestha and Laura Saunders. We wish the girls all the very best for the final! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu18-girls-rugby-team-play-final-schools-cup-kingspan%2F&t=U18%20Girls%20Rugby%20Team%20to%20play%20final%20of%20Schools%20Cup%20at%20Kingspan) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=U18%20Girls%20Rugby%20Team%20to%20play%20final%20of%20Schools%20Cup%20at%20Kingspan&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu18-girls-rugby-team-play-final-schools-cup-kingspan%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Grace helps Ulster U18s to Inter-Provincial series win](https://www.royaldungannon.com/grace-helps-ulster-u18s-to-inter-provincial-series-win/) **Published:** October 2, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Grace Shrestha (Year 13) who represented the Ulster U18 women's team which completed an Inter-provincial Grand Slam yesterday, beating Munster 28-0 in Dublin. **Content:** Congratulations to Grace Shrestha (Year 13) who represented the Ulster U18 women’s team which completed an Inter-provincial Grand Slam yesterday, beating Munster 28-0 in Dublin. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/image-2.jpeg) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgrace-helps-ulster-u18s-to-inter-provincial-series-win%2F&t=Grace%20helps%20Ulster%20U18s%20to%20Inter-Provincial%20series%20win) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Grace%20helps%20Ulster%20U18s%20to%20Inter-Provincial%20series%20win&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgrace-helps-ulster-u18s-to-inter-provincial-series-win%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Ulster Schools' Cup Rugby: Round 3, RSD V RSA](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-schools-cup-rugby-round-3-rsd-v-rsa/) **Published:** January 26, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Report by Lewis Connelly (Year 12), on the events of the match on Saturday 21st January. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/image1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/image1.jpg "image1") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/image9-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/image9.jpg "image9") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/image8-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/image8.jpg "image8") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/image7-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/image7.jpg "image7") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/image6-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/image6.jpg "image6") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/image5-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/image5.jpg "image5") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/image4-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/image4.jpg "image4") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/image3-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/image3.jpg "image3") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/image2-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/image2.jpg "image2") Report by Lewis Connelly (Year 12), on the events of the match on Saturday 21st January: “RSD lost 7-17 to RSA this morning. We were all very proud of the boys’ performance. 100% was all we could ask for, very unlucky. We would like to say a massive thank you to all those who came to support, the boys appreciate it! RSD started off with good line speed, leading to some brave tackling from Aaron Perry and Aaron McCammon, however we were caught out wide when RSA got an early score to leave it 5-0. RSD responded with some impressive line breaks and set pieces, RSD were awarded a penalty on the 22 and Adam Evans unfortunately did not convert, but thanks to some great mauling and plays from the forward pack Adam Evans shortly managed to snipe at the edge of the ruck to score our first try. Adam Evans converted leaving the score 7-5. Both teams had sustained periods of pressure but the score line remained 7-5 at half time! RSD came out the second half with great composure on the ball, dominating the game until the last ten minutes. Due to a series of penalties Armagh scored and converted leaving the score 12-7, RSD gave everything in the last ten minutes but were unfortunate to concede again in the last minute of the game, to end the match 17-7. The score line does not represent how close the match was and the players should be very proud of their performance!” - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-schools-cup-rugby-round-3-rsd-v-rsa%2F&t=Ulster%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Cup%20Rugby%3A%20Round%203%2C%20RSD%20V%20RSA) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ulster%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Cup%20Rugby%3A%20Round%203%2C%20RSD%20V%20RSA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-schools-cup-rugby-round-3-rsd-v-rsa%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [RSD U12s Rugby team win Arnold Shield](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-u12s-win-arnold-shield/) **Published:** March 31, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Our RSD U12 teams had a most successful day on Saturday 25th March against Rainey Endowed, which saw them win the Arnold Shield. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_6162-web-edit.jpg)James McCammon Yr8 with the Arnold Shield - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/D7F9DFA6-E2E6-4498-830D-88B19AA52EF8-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/D7F9DFA6-E2E6-4498-830D-88B19AA52EF8-web-edit.jpg "D7F9DFA6-E2E6-4498-830D-88B19AA52EF8 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/37243579-8323-4504-983F-B9D831B5EEDC-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/37243579-8323-4504-983F-B9D831B5EEDC-web-edit.jpg "37243579-8323-4504-983F-B9D831B5EEDC web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/99E6030B-9020-4BBB-AF5C-9FA528ADD800-web-edit--400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/99E6030B-9020-4BBB-AF5C-9FA528ADD800-web-edit-.jpg "99E6030B-9020-4BBB-AF5C-9FA528ADD800 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/60609FB9-57D4-483A-9FCE-57D0443153D0-web-edit--400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/60609FB9-57D4-483A-9FCE-57D0443153D0-web-edit-.jpg "60609FB9-57D4-483A-9FCE-57D0443153D0 web edit") Our RSD U12 teams had a most successful day on Saturday 25th March against Rainey Endowed, which saw them win the Arnold Shield. Match notes below tell the story of their success. Congratulations to all the boys and staff involved, for their efforts and dedication. All the hard work has paid off! **U12 A team won 10-33** Tries from: Scott Boyd x 3 James McCammon Alfie Lewis 4 conversions from Jacob Clarke Man of the match : Scott Boyd **U12 B Team won 32-36** Tries from: Kyle Boyd x 3 James McNutt Benn Pike Alfie Kelso 3 conversions from Kyle Boyd Man of the match : Kyle Boyd - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-u12s-win-arnold-shield%2F&t=RSD%20U12s%20Rugby%20team%20win%20Arnold%20Shield) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20U12s%20Rugby%20team%20win%20Arnold%20Shield&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-u12s-win-arnold-shield%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Key Stage 3, Sports News, Year 8 **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Senior 7s win Ulster Schools' Junior Competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/senior-7s-win-ulster-schools-junior-competition/) **Published:** March 31, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Well done to the Senior 7s team who won the Ulster Schools' Junior Competition, defeating Banbridge Academy in the final 36-24. What a great way to end the season! **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_6156-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_6156-web-edit.jpg "IMG_6156 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/image1web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/image1web-edit.jpg "image1web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/image2-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/image2-web-edit.jpg "image2 web edit") Well done to the Senior 7s team who won the Ulster Schools’ Junior Competition, defeating Banbridge Academy in the final 36-24. What a great way to end the season! Tries throughout the tournament: Joseph Cashel x3, Timothy Davidson x4, Dylan Burton x3, Aaron McCammon x3, Aaron Perry x3, Josh Fegan x4, David Maxwell x5, Nicholas Graham x3, Angus Mok x1, Ben Nicholl x2. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsenior-7s-win-ulster-schools-junior-competition%2F&t=Senior%207s%20win%20Ulster%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Junior%20Competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Senior%207s%20win%20Ulster%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Junior%20Competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsenior-7s-win-ulster-schools-junior-competition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sixth Form, Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [The Royal School win Danske Bank Girls’ Schools’ Cup](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-royal-school-win-danske-bank-girls-schools-cup/) **Published:** April 6, 2017 **Author:** Emma McCarley **Excerpt:** The final whistle at the Kingspan Stadium on Monday (5th April) brought great excitement as The Royal School won the Danske Bank Girls’ Schools’ Cup for the first time with a hard fought but deserved win over Grosvenor GS. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/030417dk4031.jpg) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/030417dk4021.jpg) **Grosvenor GS 8 – 11 The Royal School, Dungannon** The final whistle at the Kingspan Stadium on Monday (5th April) brought great excitement as The Royal School won the Danske Bank Girls’ Schools’ Cup for the first time with a hard fought but deserved win over Grosvenor GS. This was only the second time that RSD had entered the competition but many of the girls play rugby outside the school with local clubs. The team was captained by Grace Shrestha who had been part of the Ulster U18 Girls squad which had won their inaugural Inter Provincial Championship back in September. There were loud cheers from the RSD supporters who numbered over 500 as firstly all the girls received their medals and then as Grace received the Danske Bank Girls’ Schools’ Cup from the President of the Ulster Branch, Mr John McKibben. The Girls’ Schools’ Cup is a tag rugby event with teams having 10 players on the pitch at any one time and played on a slightly narrower and shorter pitch to the full game. The game is played over two halves of 20 minutes each and is designed to produce a fast “off-loading” type game where RSD excelled. Zoe Henderson opening the scoring after 3 minutes for RSD but GGS responded with three scores of their own to lead 1 – 3 and gain ascendancy in the match. However RSD gradually came into the game initially with some good defensive work before scores by Emily Carson and Zoe Henderson took the score to 3 – 3 as the teams changed ends. An early score by GGS in the second half was cancelled out by one from Zoe Henderson before GGS took the lead again. RSD then took control of the match as they scored 5 times in 7 minutes through Lucy Turkington, Laura Saunders, Sarah Shrestha, Katie Burns and Holly Henderson for RSD to lead 9 – 5, a lead which they never relinquished. A GGS score was cancelled out by one from Sarah Shrestha before a mini fight back by GGS saw them reduce the deficit to 10 – 8. However a final score, and her fourth, by Zoe Henderson sealed the win for RSD 11 – 8 with the final whistle sparkings celebrations both on the pitch and in the grandstand. To reach the final the girls had taken part in a qualifying quarter final event at at the Mid Ulster Sports Arena Cookstown on Tuesday 7th March where they won their matches as follows: St Josephs (5-0), Enniskillen Royal GS (1-0) and RS Armagh (6-0). At the semi-final stage on Tuesday 14th March they were also unbeaten including wins over Enniskillen Royal GS who have won 6 of the 7 previous competitions. The results which saw the RSD reach the Kingspan Stadium final were wins as follows: Enniskillen Royal GS Team 1 (3-2), Loreto Letterkenny Team 1 (5-0), Royal School Cavan (2-1), Fivemiletown College (4-2), Enniskillen Royal GS Team 2 (1-0) and Loreto Letterkenny Team 2 (4-0). The RSD team has been coached by Mrs Diane Robb and Mr Gareth McClintock. Commenting about the win Mrs Robb said “I’m delighted for the girls who have put so much work into preparing for the final particular. I would like to thank Grosvenor GS for a very competitive match with the results not being certain until the final whistle. My thanks to Mr McClintock for leading the training sessions and for his help with the preparations for the final. Thanks also to those who coach many of the girls at Dungannon Rugby Club and in particular to Charlie Farrell.” The RSD Headmaster Dr David Burnett was also delighted with the win. He said “It’s a great day for the school and I’m so pleased for the girls on the team who have worked hard to get to this stage and have been rewarded by their success. It was also very pleasing that so many of our pupils, staff and governors were able to attend the game along with many parents and friends of the school.” **RSD Squad:** Grace Shrestha (Captain), Lucy Turkington (Vice-Captain), Rebecca Boyd, Katie Burns, Katie Browne, Emily Carson, Aoife Hagan, Holly Henderson, Zoe Henderson, Morgan Jenkins, Sophie Khan, Tiffany McDonald, Laura Saunders, Hannah Scott-Burrows, Sarah Shrestha, Lucy Stewart. (Images above kindly given with permission from Darren Kidd, Press Eye Photography.) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-royal-school-win-danske-bank-girls-schools-cup%2F&t=The%20Royal%20School%20win%20Danske%20Bank%20Girls%E2%80%99%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Cup) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=The%20Royal%20School%20win%20Danske%20Bank%20Girls%E2%80%99%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Cup&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-royal-school-win-danske-bank-girls-schools-cup%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Lucy selected for the Ulster U18 Girls 7s Rugby](https://www.royaldungannon.com/lucy-selected-ulster-u18-girls-7s-rugby/) **Published:** May 8, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Lucy Turkington (Yr 11) who was named in April as one of The Ulster U18 Girls 7s squad. **Content:** **![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/6-194x300.jpg)**Congratulations to Lucy Turkington (Yr 11) who was named in April as one of The Ulster U18 Girls 7s squad. Lucy was chosen amongst a number of other girls selected from a larger training squad, and will play a series of development blitzes against the three other provinces over the course of the next couple of months. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flucy-selected-ulster-u18-girls-7s-rugby%2F&t=Lucy%20selected%20for%20the%20Ulster%20U18%20Girls%207s%20Rugby) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Lucy%20selected%20for%20the%20Ulster%20U18%20Girls%207s%20Rugby&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flucy-selected-ulster-u18-girls-7s-rugby%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 4, Sports News, Year 11 **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Danske Bank Girls' Schools' Cup : Photo gallery](https://www.royaldungannon.com/danske-bank-girls-schools-cup-photo-gallery/) **Published:** April 6, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Many of the photographs above have been kindly granted for our use by Sara Turkington and by Darren Kidd, Press Eye Photography. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1-IMG_6175-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1-IMG_6175.jpg "1 IMG_6175") - 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[ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/030417dk4021-2-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/030417dk4021-2.jpg "Rugby") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/girls-school-cup-celebrations-3.4.17-6-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/girls-school-cup-celebrations-3.4.17-6.jpg "girls school cup celebrations 3.4.17 6") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1-IMG_6365-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1-IMG_6365.jpg "1 IMG_6365") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1-IMG_6398-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1-IMG_6398.jpg "1 IMG_6398") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1-IMG_6421-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1-IMG_6421.jpg "1 IMG_6421") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/030417dk4009-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/030417dk4009.jpg "030417dk4009") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/030417dk4010-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/030417dk4010.jpg "030417dk4010") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/030417dk4014-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/030417dk4014.jpg "030417dk4014") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/girls-school-cup-celebrations-3.4.17-24-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/girls-school-cup-celebrations-3.4.17-24.jpg "SONY DSC") Many of the photographs above have been kindly granted for our use by Sara Turkington and by Darren Kidd, Press Eye Photography. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdanske-bank-girls-schools-cup-photo-gallery%2F&t=Danske%20Bank%20Girls%E2%80%99%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Cup%20%3A%20Photo%20gallery) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Danske%20Bank%20Girls%E2%80%99%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Cup%20%3A%20Photo%20gallery&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdanske-bank-girls-schools-cup-photo-gallery%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Ulster U17 Schools’ Rugby Summer Development Squad](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-u17-schools-rugby-summer-development-squad/) **Published:** August 22, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Luke McMullan and Jack Girvan who have both been involved with the Ulster U17 Schools’ Rugby Summer Development Squad, training a number of times each week over the summer months. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Luke-3-web--400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Luke-3-web-.jpg "Luke 3 web")Luke McMullan (Year 12) - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Jack-2-web--400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Jack-2-web-.jpg "Jack 2 web")Jack Girvan (Year 11) Congratulations to Luke McMullan and Jack Girvan who have both been involved with the Ulster U17 Schools’ Rugby Summer Development Squad, training a number of times each week over the summer months. In July Luke was involved in two matches against the USA U17s and then both boys played against the Ulster U18 Clubs team with Luke scoring a try in this game. Last Friday Jack travelled with the squad to play Munster U18 Schools at Clongowes Wood College in a match which finished 12-12. Well done to both boys. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-u17-schools-rugby-summer-development-squad%2F&t=Ulster%20U17%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Rugby%20Summer%20Development%20Squad) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ulster%20U17%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Rugby%20Summer%20Development%20Squad&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-u17-schools-rugby-summer-development-squad%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Ulster U18 Girls Rugby Summer Development Squad](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-u18-girls-rugby-summer-development-squad/) **Published:** September 12, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Our congratulations to Grace Shrestha (Year 14) and Lucy Turkington (Year 12) who were involved with the Ulster U18 Girls Rugby Development Squad which trained regularly over the summer. **Content:** Our congratulations to Grace Shrestha (Year 14) and Lucy Turkington (Year 12) who were involved with the Ulster U18 Girls Rugby Development Squad which trained regularly over the summer. Both girls were involved in matches against the Canadian side New Brunswick Select at Dungannon Rugby Club and against Stirling County U18 played at City of Armagh RFC with the Ulster Girls winning both matches. Well done to both girls and we wish them well as they prepare for their Inter Provincial series which commences at the end of September. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-u18-girls-rugby-summer-development-squad%2F&t=Ulster%20U18%20Girls%20Rugby%20Summer%20Development%20Squad) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ulster%20U18%20Girls%20Rugby%20Summer%20Development%20Squad&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-u18-girls-rugby-summer-development-squad%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [The David Shrestha Shield](https://www.royaldungannon.com/david-shrestha-shield/) **Published:** September 15, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** On Saturday 9th September, a large crowd was present as the RSD Medallion hosted their counterparts from Friends' School, Lisburn on the Armstrong Field in the inaugural match for The David Shrestha Shield. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/7RSD-Team-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/7RSD-Team-1.jpg "7RSD Team 1") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/4Presentation-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/4Presentation.jpg "4Presentation") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/6Captains-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/6Captains.jpg "6Captains") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/8Small-group-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/8Small-group.jpg "8Small group") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/9Shield-on-table-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/9Shield-on-table.jpg "9Shield on table") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/1The-sheild-crest-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/1The-sheild-crest.jpg "1The sheild crest") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2The-line-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2The-line.jpg "2The line") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/5Teams-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/5Teams-1.jpg "5Teams 1") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/10Huddle-2-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/10Huddle-2.jpg "10Huddle 2") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/13Huddle-6-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/13Huddle-6.jpg "13Huddle 6") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/11kick-off-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/11kick-off.jpg "11kick off") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/12Line-out-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/12Line-out-1.jpg "12Line out 1") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/14Jamie-allen-try-2-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/14Jamie-allen-try-2.jpg "14Jamie allen try (2)") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/15Applauding-friends-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/15Applauding-friends.jpg "15Applauding friends") On Saturday 9th September, a large crowd was present as the RSD Medallion hosted their counterparts from Friends’ School, Lisburn on the Armstrong Field in the inaugural match for The David Shrestha Shield. A period of applause was held just prior to the kick off. RSD started the match with a bang with number 8 Jamie Allen bagging a hat trick inside 15 minutes: the first after good work by open side flanker Michael Tate; the second came when he ran a good support line; and the third was a “pick and go” from the back of a ruck. Nathan Shaw added two conversions. From the restart, RSD centre and captain Jordan Redmond saw space open up in front of him and he ran in from 30 metres to leave the half time score 24 – 0 in favour of the home side. Early in the second half a strong run by full back Joshua Pinkerton was followed by several rucks before Michael Tate crashed over for an unconverted try. Friends’ School gradually became more confident in their play and put several phases of play together but could not breach the RSD defence. Mid way through the half, good work by Ben Kelly was followed up by several close drives by the forwards resulting in a fourth try for Jamie Allen which Nathan Shaw converted. Near the end of the match, Joshua Pinkerton completed the scoring in the left corner following good off-loads by Jordan Redmond and Michael Tate. Jamie Allen was named as man of the match. At the end of the match, RSD Headmaster Dr Burnett thanked everyone who came along to support the boys and the Shrestha family. He then congratulated both teams on the good spirit in which the match was played before presenting the shield to the RSD captain, Jordan Redmond. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdavid-shrestha-shield%2F&t=The%20David%20Shrestha%20Shield) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=The%20David%20Shrestha%20Shield&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdavid-shrestha-shield%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Ulster U18 Girls Squad: Grace Shrestha & Lucy Turkington](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-u18-girls-squad-grace-shrestha-lucy-turkington/) **Published:** September 22, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** We wish both Grace Shrestha (Year 14) and Lucy Turkington (Year 12) all the best in their first match tomorrow, on the Ulster U18 Girls rugby squad. **Content:** We wish both Grace Shrestha (Year 14) and Lucy Turkington (Year 12) all the best in their first match tomorrow, on the Ulster U18 Girls rugby squad. The Ulster U18 Girls squad is made up of the best young players from across the Province, and takes part in an annual competition against the other three Irish Provinces. The 2016 Ulster U18 Girls team won the inaugural U18 Girls’ Inter-Provincial title with 3 wins out of 3. Grace has also been selected to captain the squad for the upcoming Inter-Provincial matches, which will be played on the following dates. Sunday 24th September – Ulster v Connacht – Virginia RFC, KO 3:00pm Saturday 30th September- Leinster v Ulster – North Kildare RFC, KO 1:30pm Saturday 7th October- Munster v Ulster – Barnhall RFC, KO 3:00pm [http://www.ulsterrugby.com/team/u18-girls.php#.WcV\_e1KZPVo](http://www.ulsterrugby.com/team/u18-girls.php#.WcV_e1KZPVo) - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-u18-girls-squad-grace-shrestha-lucy-turkington%2F&t=Ulster%20U18%20Girls%20Squad%3A%20Grace%20Shrestha%20%26%20Lucy%20Turkington) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ulster%20U18%20Girls%20Squad%3A%20Grace%20Shrestha%20%26%20Lucy%20Turkington&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-u18-girls-squad-grace-shrestha-lucy-turkington%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [RSD Girls Rugby 7s team qualifies for All-Ireland Competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/girls-rugby-7s/) **Published:** November 2, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** On Wednesday 25th October, RSD Senior Girls 7s squad travelled to the Mid Ulster Arena Cookstown to take part in the first 7s blitz competition this year. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/25.10.17-RSD-Girls-Contact-MUSA-1web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/25.10.17-RSD-Girls-Contact-MUSA-1web.jpg "SONY DSC") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/25.10.17-RSD-Girls-Contact-MUSA-10web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/25.10.17-RSD-Girls-Contact-MUSA-10web.jpg "SONY DSC") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/25.10.17-RSD-Girls-Contact-MUSA-22web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/25.10.17-RSD-Girls-Contact-MUSA-22web.jpg "SONY DSC") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/25.10.17-RSD-Girls-Contact-MUSA-24web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/25.10.17-RSD-Girls-Contact-MUSA-24web.jpg "SONY DSC") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/25.10.17-RSD-Girls-Contact-MUSA-30web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/25.10.17-RSD-Girls-Contact-MUSA-30web.jpg "SONY DSC") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/25.10.17-RSD-Girls-Contact-MUSA-41edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/25.10.17-RSD-Girls-Contact-MUSA-41edit.jpg "SONY DSC") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Gerry-Photos-6-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Gerry-Photos-6.jpg "Gerry Photos 6") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Gerry-Photos-7-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Gerry-Photos-7.jpg "Gerry Photos 7") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Gerry-Photos-9-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Gerry-Photos-9.jpg "Gerry Photos 9") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Gerry-Photos-13-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Gerry-Photos-13.jpg "Gerry Photos 13") On Wednesday 25th October, RSD Senior Girls 7s squad travelled to the Mid Ulster Arena Cookstown to take part in the first 7s blitz competition this year. This event also served as the qualifier for the All-Ireland Senior Girls’ Schools’ X7s Competition which is due to take place in Dublin on Wednesday 8th November. The RSD girls finished top of their section after convincing wins over Kilkeel HS and St Columbas. Monaghan and Enniskillen Royal Grammar School both qualify for the third year in succession and will be joined by last year’s Ulster Junior X7s Schools Cup winners, Loreto Letterkenny and ourselves Royal School Dungannon. The four schools will represent Ulster against the top 4 school’s teams from Connacht, Leinster and Munster. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgirls-rugby-7s%2F&t=RSD%20Girls%20Rugby%207s%20team%20qualifies%20for%20All-Ireland%20Competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Girls%20Rugby%207s%20team%20qualifies%20for%20All-Ireland%20Competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgirls-rugby-7s%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Rugby Ulster U16 screening & squad selection](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rugby-ulster-u16-screening-squad-selection/) **Published:** November 8, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Well done to rugby players Adam Scott, Michael Tate, Jamie Allen, Ryan Evans (all Year 10), Matthew Cooper and Jordan Redmond (both Year 11) who attended the Ulster U16 screening sessions last week. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7094PSeditWEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7094PSeditWEB.jpg "IMG_7094PSeditWEB")Adam Scott, Michael Tate, Matthew Cooper, Jordan Redmond, Jamie Allen and Ryan Evans - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7092PSeditWEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7092PSeditWEB.jpg "IMG_7092PSeditWEB")Matthew Cooper & Jordan Redmond (both Year 11) Well done to rugby players Adam Scott, Michael Tate, Jamie Allen, Ryan Evans (all Year 10), Matthew Cooper and Jordan Redmond (both Year 11) who attended the Ulster U16 screening sessions last week. Special congratulations to Matthew Cooper and Jordan Redmond who have been selected in the provisional Ulster U16 squad list. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frugby-ulster-u16-screening-squad-selection%2F&t=Rugby%20Ulster%20U16%20screening%20%26%20squad%20selection) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Rugby%20Ulster%20U16%20screening%20%26%20squad%20selection&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frugby-ulster-u16-screening-squad-selection%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sports News, Year 10, Year 11 **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Ulster Schools' Cup: Round 3, RSD vs GGS](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-vs-ggs-schools-cup-round-3/) **Published:** January 22, 2018 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On Saturday 20th January, RSD traveled to Grosvenor Grammar school to play the 3rd round of the Danske Bank Schools' Cup. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/26992446_1991022814260501_3930642314725596358_n-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/26992446_1991022814260501_3930642314725596358_n.jpg "26992446_1991022814260501_3930642314725596358_n") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSC_0258-5-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSC_0258-5.jpg "DSC_0258-5") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSC_0221-6-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSC_0221-6.jpg "DSC_0221-6") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSC_0217-6-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSC_0217-6.jpg "DSC_0217-6") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSC_0115-6-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSC_0115-6.jpg "DSC_0115-6") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSC_0086-5-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSC_0086-5.jpg "DSC_0086-5") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSC_0002-5-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSC_0002-5.jpg "DSC_0002-5") On Saturday 20th January, RSD traveled to Grosvenor Grammar school to play the 3rd round of the Danske Bank Schools’ Cup. RSD went into the game with a intense warm up and organised game plan. RSD started well with a good run from the kick off putting pressure on the Grosvenor pack. Thanks to great work from the forwards, RSD were awarded a penalty in the 22 which was slotted home by Luke McMullan. RSD brought the game plan into action with a low driving maul which allowed Jono Shrestha to get over the line, unconverted. RSD kicked off and put pressure on GGS straight away, this led to mistakes from GGS which were soon capitalised on by RSD. The RSD pack put together a number of phases which eventually allowed James Wilson to get over the line. RSD found themselves in the GGS 22, an impressive line break from Ben Nicholl allowed Adam Evans to snipe over for RSD’s third try. Conversion by Luke McMullan. After rigorous defending from RSD and being a man down with Joel Stewart yellow carded, GGS scored making it 20-7. In the dying minutes RSD put in the last shift and were awarded a penalty straight in front of the posts after great work from Jack Girvan at the break down. Luke McMullan penalty. FT. RSD 23 GGS 7 Man of the match shared between Cameron Steenson and Josh Fegan - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-vs-ggs-schools-cup-round-3%2F&t=Ulster%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Cup%3A%20Round%203%2C%20RSD%20vs%20GGS) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ulster%20Schools%E2%80%99%20Cup%3A%20Round%203%2C%20RSD%20vs%20GGS&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-vs-ggs-schools-cup-round-3%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Ulster U18 Rugby Sevens Competitions](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-u18-rugby-sevens-competitions/) **Published:** May 9, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Our congratulations go to a number of RSD pupils who have represented Ulster Rugby at U18 level in Sevens competitions recently. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_1418-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_1418-e1533226741175.jpg "IMG_1418")Laura Saunders and Lucy Turkington - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/P1030805-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/P1030805.jpg "P1030805")Luke McMullan, pictured above: front row, second from the right. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_1412-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_1412.jpg "IMG_1412") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_1415-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_1415.jpg "IMG_1415") Our congratulations go to a number of RSD pupils who have represented Ulster Rugby at U18 level in Sevens competitions recently. Lucy Turkington (Year 12) and Laura Saunders (Year 13) were part of an Ulster Girls’ squad which took part in two days of Sevens competition in Dublin, on two separate weekends recently. The first week saw the competition take place at Donnybook and the second week was at Westmanstown. Luke McMullan (Year 13) was part of an Ulster Boys’ squad which took part in a tournament over the Easter holidays at Donnybrook, Dublin. Well done to all three pupils. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-u18-rugby-sevens-competitions%2F&t=Ulster%20U18%20Rugby%20Sevens%20Competitions) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ulster%20U18%20Rugby%20Sevens%20Competitions&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-u18-rugby-sevens-competitions%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [SU Weekend](https://www.royaldungannon.com/su-weekend/) **Published:** October 26, 2010 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** The 1st of October saw some 50 enthusiastic RSD pupils bound for Milisle for the much anticipated annual SU weekend. As ever the 3 days were not lacking in excitement much to the teachers’ dismay (especially those who desired a quiet and relaxing break). Marcus Sommerville was the guest speaker and his theme was ‘being fruitful in the Christian life’. His text for the weekend was John 15; this was certainly a very appropriate passage and his message was hugely inspiring and challenging. On the first evening Mr McGuinness organised a game orientated around the movie blockbuster ‘Star Wars’, and this provided a very upbeat mood from the start which carried through to the end of the weekend. Saturday entailed a range of outdoor activities such as zip line, high ropes and canoeing, all of which were ‘terrifyingly enjoyable’ as one participant commented. The morning of the last day was spent down at the beach where songs of praise were sung before leaving for the ‘Old Grey Mother’. The bus on the way home was the scene for much recuperating and sleeping. Many thanks most be given to the SU Committee and the teachers involved in organising the SU weekend and making it the amazing success that it always is. Peter Cashel - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsu-weekend%2F&t=SU%20Weekend) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=SU%20Weekend&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsu-weekend%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits **Tags:** Scripture Union --- ### [A shining success!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/shine/) **Published:** November 26, 2010 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** You may have been wondering why there were pictures of stars dotted all over the school recently. Well, this was in fact publicity for a special event hosted by RSD’s Scripture Union. ‘Shine’ was a youth event aimed at members of Scripture Union from any school, and it took place on Friday the 11th November at 7.30 in the Assembly Hall. Firstly the crowd was treated to a surprisingly professional stand-up comedy routine from Ethan, our very own Dilworth tutor. Following this there was a stunning performance by the Vineyard worship band, led by Andy Young. The speaker was Mr Richard Padrige, who was innovative and inspiring. All in all it was a good night’s fun, and it also contained a valuable spiritual message. Simon Hall - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fshine%2F&t=A%20shining%20success%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20shining%20success%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fshine%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Scripture Union --- ### [SU Weekend 2012](https://www.royaldungannon.com/su-weekend-2012/) **Published:** October 22, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Friday 12 October 70 pupils and staff travelled to Sheep Island, Ballintoy for what proved to be another fun filled SU Weekend. The theme of the weekend was “to be in the world but not of it” and our speaker was Neil Young from the Causeway Coast Vineyard church. On Saturday, after a night of very little sleep, we walked to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to spend the afternoon along the blustery coastline. The entertainment for that night was a children’s themed birthday party. On Sunday we held church ourselves in the youth hostel with each year group having the opportunity to lead in prayer, perform a short drama, or share their favourite verse before heading home to catch up on some much needed rest. Bronwyn McLean - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsu-weekend-2012%2F&t=SU%20Weekend%202012) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=SU%20Weekend%202012&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsu-weekend-2012%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits **Tags:** Scripture Union --- ### [Bun fun!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/bun-fun/) **Published:** October 29, 2012 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** Many of us were saddened to hear that a few weeks ago Maud Kells, a missionary from the Kongo, had her home in Cookstown ransacked, during which she lost money and supplies that she was hoping to take with her to the Kongo to help this very deprived area. When the Charities Committe and Scripture Union heard about this dreadful news they decided to hold a bun sale to raise something to go towards replacing what was stolen. The bun sale took place at breaktime on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 October, and was a huge success. Due to the massive support from all those who brought in buns and those who came along to buy them, a total of £454.34 was presented to a delighted Ms Kells. Megan Stewart, Year 13 - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbun-fun%2F&t=Bun%20fun%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Bun%20fun%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbun-fun%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events **Tags:** Charities, Scripture Union --- ### [School of Hebron Kick Boxing demonstration](https://www.royaldungannon.com/school-of-hebron-kick-boxing-demonstration/) **Published:** March 7, 2013 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On Wednesday 27 February The School of Hebron, based in Ballygawley, were invited into school by the Scripture Union to give a demonstration of their kick boxing skills. They later shared a story of how they came to faith in God and how their day to day lives are affected. The event was well attended by many in the school. Bronwyn McLean - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fschool-of-hebron-kick-boxing-demonstration%2F&t=School%20of%20Hebron%20Kick%20Boxing%20demonstration) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=School%20of%20Hebron%20Kick%20Boxing%20demonstration&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fschool-of-hebron-kick-boxing-demonstration%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits **Tags:** Scripture Union --- ### [Bethel Royal School singers visit RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/bethel-royal-school-singers-visit-rsd/) **Published:** September 12, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Over the past four years RSD has been working with the four other Royal Schools and the Fields of Life charity to fund the building of a new ‘Royal School’ in Uganda. The new school, Bethel Royal High School, is located in Nakasongola, a few hours drive north of the Ugandan capital, Kampala. It opened in 2010 and continues to grow and flourish. Pupils from Bethel Royal’s choir visited RSD on Friday 6 September as part of their tour of Ireland. They attended some lessons and then performed at the Scripture Union after school. Their day in Dungannon concluded with a concert in St. Anne’s Church on Friday evening where they were accompanied by the well-known Christian worship leader Nathan Jess. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Bethel-7-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Bethel-7.jpg "Bethel-7") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Fields-of-Life-7-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Fields-of-Life-7.jpg "Fields-of-Life-7") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Fields-of-Life-11-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Fields-of-Life-11.jpg "Fields-of-Life-11") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbethel-royal-school-singers-visit-rsd%2F&t=Bethel%20Royal%20School%20singers%20visit%20RSD) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Bethel%20Royal%20School%20singers%20visit%20RSD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbethel-royal-school-singers-visit-rsd%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Music, Trips and Visits **Tags:** Scripture Union --- ### [SU Weekend, 17-19 September 2013](https://www.royaldungannon.com/su-weekend-17-19-september-2013/) **Published:** September 25, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Seventy pupils attended the SU Weekend in Mullartown House, Annalong. Worship was led by senior pupils and Steve from Crown Jesus Ministries delivered several challenging talks. Of course there was time for fun: Mr McGuinness had everyone charging about in the dark in his Star Wars game and Mr McDowell oversaw the construction of cardboard huts which didn’t all stand up to the onslaught of the wind and rain! There was also time for ice cream and a chance to wreck the staff on the dodgems! - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_5802-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_5802.jpg "IMG_5802") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_5818-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_5818.jpg "IMG_5818") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_5825-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_5825.jpg "IMG_5825") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_5877-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_5877.jpg "IMG_5877") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_5940-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_5940.jpg "IMG_5940") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_6046-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_6046.jpg "IMG_6046") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_6052-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_6052.jpg "IMG_6052") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsu-weekend-17-19-september-2013%2F&t=SU%20Weekend%2C%2017-19%20September%202013) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=SU%20Weekend%2C%2017-19%20September%202013&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsu-weekend-17-19-september-2013%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits **Tags:** Scripture Union --- ### [Shine 2013](https://www.royaldungannon.com/shine-2013/) **Published:** October 12, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Picture1-300x225.jpg)RSD pupils Emma Hobson (Year 13) and Alana McMullan (Year 12) work together on a group task with pupils from The Royal School Armagh On Friday 8 November, Senior SU held their annual Shine event, this year with the theme of the BAFTAS (Bring A Friend To An SU). It was sure to be a success with the promise of an ice cream factory provided by the teachers. It was brilliant to see the response from other schools in the area who had been invited and, as result, approximately 200 attended. It was an afternoon of crazy, and sometimes messy, games and a short epilogue was given by Steven Halliday from Crown Jesus Ministries. Great fun was had by all who attended and a big ‘thank you’ must go to the SU staff and committee for the time and effort which went in to organising this event. Kayleigh Boyle, Year 14 - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fshine-2013%2F&t=Shine%202013) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Shine%202013&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fshine-2013%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Scripture Union --- ### [SU Shine event](https://www.royaldungannon.com/su-shine-event/) **Published:** November 25, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![IMG_3223](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IMG_3223-200x300.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IMG_3223.jpg)The School Assembly Hall packed for the One Way event on Saturday Between 3-15 November the Scripture Union in RSD held their “Shine” outreach event with the help of “Crown Jesus Ministries”. The two weeks were jam packed with different events for all of the school, including a lunch time spent with the beatboxer Harry Bruce and a master class in off-road biking from the eight times Irish Champion “Colin Bruce” who demostrated his skill with a daring jump over 15 teachers. Both events included interviews with the special guests in which they spoke about trying to live out their faith in their very different career paths. As well as the larger outreach events, the Crown Jesus Ministries team led many RE classes, took a full school assembly and led two senior SU sessions. [![Staff volunteers hold their breath and shut their eyes!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IMG_2298-200x300.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IMG_2298.jpg)Staff volunteers hold their breath and shut their eyes! The two weeks of activities came to a head with the “One Way Shine event” on Saturday 15 November. 300 pupils from RSD, Drumglass High School and The Integrated College Dungannon came together for a night of great fun. There were numerous guest performers (from break dancers to actors!) and the night finished with one teacher being “gunged” in the gunge tank. Pupils had voted and when the votes were counted Mrs Kerr had to take on the challenge! The night was a great success, and a great tribute to the hard work put in by Mrs Jackson and the other SU teachers, the SU CommitteE and Crown Jesus Ministries. [![Josh McKee takes the stage](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IMG_3320-200x300.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IMG_3320.jpg)Josh McKee takes the stage Ellen McLean, Year 14 - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsu-shine-event%2F&t=SU%20Shine%20event) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=SU%20Shine%20event&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsu-shine-event%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events **Tags:** Scripture Union --- ### [Royal Schools Christian Union Event 2017](https://www.royaldungannon.com/royal-schools-christian-union-event-2017/) **Published:** March 3, 2017 **Author:** Ellen Kirkland **Excerpt:** On Thursday 2nd March, fourteen pupils from our Senior and Junior SU travelled to Raphoe in Donegal, for a Royal Schools Scripture Union event at Royal & Prior School. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_4359-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_4359.jpg "IMG_4359") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_4346-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_4346.jpg "IMG_4346") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_4345-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_4345.jpg "IMG_4345") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_4348-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_4348.jpg "IMG_4348") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_4351-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_4351.jpg "IMG_4351") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_4358-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_4358.jpg "IMG_4358") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_4360-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_4360.jpg "IMG_4360") On Thursday 2nd March, fourteen pupils from our Senior and Junior SU travelled to Raphoe in Donegal, for a Royal Schools Scripture Union event at Royal & Prior School. Students from all five Royal schools were in attendance; Royal & Prior School, Royal School Cavan, Royal School Armagh and Enniskillen Royal Grammar School. We all enjoyed a range of fun games, worship and an inspirational testimony from James Goldie at the event. The food was great too! All of our SU group had a great time and we are looking forward to the next SU event. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Froyal-schools-christian-union-event-2017%2F&t=Royal%20Schools%20Christian%20Union%20Event%202017) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Royal%20Schools%20Christian%20Union%20Event%202017&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Froyal-schools-christian-union-event-2017%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits **Tags:** Scripture Union --- ### [Easter Service 2018](https://www.royaldungannon.com/easter-service-2018/) **Published:** March 23, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** #Pupils, parents and staff enjoyed another wonderful Easter Service at Dungannon Presbyterian Church this morning. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2FDF2595-0715-4FAD-97F1-E7C3B6B36CF1-e1529005340257-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2FDF2595-0715-4FAD-97F1-E7C3B6B36CF1-e1529005340257.jpeg "2FDF2595-0715-4FAD-97F1-E7C3B6B36CF1") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/66CF8FA6-4310-416E-8374-E6170F854BC0-e1529005348681-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/66CF8FA6-4310-416E-8374-E6170F854BC0-e1529005348681.jpeg "66CF8FA6-4310-416E-8374-E6170F854BC0") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/893565C1-E0F2-4215-8BFA-FC105659CA5A-e1529005355265-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/893565C1-E0F2-4215-8BFA-FC105659CA5A-e1529005355265.jpeg "893565C1-E0F2-4215-8BFA-FC105659CA5A") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/BDF0A75E-A005-419F-916E-F3751C69BAA8-1-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/BDF0A75E-A005-419F-916E-F3751C69BAA8-1.jpeg "BDF0A75E-A005-419F-916E-F3751C69BAA8") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/D24EEF32-67FD-4CC2-90D4-041B005CFA8C-e1529005365155-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/D24EEF32-67FD-4CC2-90D4-041B005CFA8C-e1529005365155.jpeg "D24EEF32-67FD-4CC2-90D4-041B005CFA8C") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/E5B92C7D-090A-4390-A0A4-CC57146B26C3-e1529005371145-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/E5B92C7D-090A-4390-A0A4-CC57146B26C3-e1529005371145.jpeg "E5B92C7D-090A-4390-A0A4-CC57146B26C3") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/EEB85258-CD58-42E2-B2EB-87EB6CB7611B-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/EEB85258-CD58-42E2-B2EB-87EB6CB7611B.jpeg "EEB85258-CD58-42E2-B2EB-87EB6CB7611B") \#Pupils, parents and staff enjoyed another wonderful Easter Service at Dungannon Presbyterian Church this morning. Many thanks and congratulations to all in Junior and Senior SU, for organising and guiding such a very moving and uplifting service. Wishing everyone a most restful and enjoyable Easter break. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Feaster-service-2018%2F&t=Easter%20Service%202018) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Easter%20Service%202018&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Feaster-service-2018%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Scripture Union --- ### [RSD pupils set the EU Agenda at Stormont](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-pupils-set-the-eu-agenda-at-stormont/) **Published:** October 25, 2010 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On Friday 22nd of October, three pupils from RSD (Kirsty McMullan, Stephen Bartley and Ross McLean) joined 27 other schools from Northern Ireland and Ireland to gain first hand experience of the cut and thrust of international politics at the sixth mock Council of the European Union. The debate took place in the Senate Chamber in Parliament Buildings, Stormont. At this annual event, schools are given the opportunity to submit a team which is assigned a country to represent within a simulation of the European Parliament. RSD represented Latvia. Each pupil involved was required to prepare a debate from the point of view of a government minister from their designated country. Kirsty McMullan debated on how to combat poverty and social exclusion from Latvia’s point of view. Steven Bartley prepared a debate on Latvia’s view of the issue of the Euro. Ross McLean discussed the implications of climate change for Latvia. Simon Hall - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-pupils-set-the-eu-agenda-at-stormont%2F&t=RSD%20pupils%20set%20the%20EU%20Agenda%20at%20Stormont) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20pupils%20set%20the%20EU%20Agenda%20at%20Stormont&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-pupils-set-the-eu-agenda-at-stormont%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, General News **Tags:** Debating, Public Speaking --- ### [Dynamic debating at RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dynamic-debating-at-rsd/) **Published:** November 23, 2010 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC01951-300x225.jpg)RSD Debators Anastasiya Kret and Erinn Morrow with their Methodist College opponents This year the RSD Debating Society has stepped up to the challenge of the Northern Ireland Schools Debating Competition. The motion for the debate was “This house believes that ‘The Big Society’ is a sham”. One RSD team took up the challenge of proposing the motion, while another opposed the motion in a separate debate. Even the teacher in charge of the Debating Society, Mr Ferran, admitted that the motion would be quite challenging, even for experienced debaters; nevertheless both teams managed to cope extremely well due to provided support with research and ideas from the members of the staff and pupils (and Google, of course). After many lunchtimes that were dedicated to the preparation for the debates, on 3rd November the first team (proposition) that consisted of Emily Garvin and Thomas Hislop was ready to argue that “The Big Society” has a fundamental fraud that can lead Britain into poverty. The Debating Society was expecting to compete against horribly arrogant students; instead, the opposition consisted of extremely nice Mary Laverty and Catherine O’Callaghan from the Ballymena Academy. Nevertheless the competition was intense since both teams were arguing at a very high level (a member of staff commented afterwards: “I have never heard so much about The Big Society and politics in one hour”) however it is disappointing that the RSD pupils were unlucky to lose by 2 points. A week later Erinn Morrow and Anastasiya Kret, which made up the second team (opposition), with supporters and Mr Agass travelled to Methodist College Belfast to argue that The Big Society will improve Britain’s social spirit and volunteering will drive both people and the economy forward. Again, the proposing debaters, who were Edward Nickell and Charlotte Higgins, were very welcoming and fun but unfortunately the RSD team was unlucky to lose narrowly. Although the teams were a little nervous before their debates, everyone looks forward to next year to participate again in the competition. All who were involved have enjoyed this experience and it has inspired us to propose some reforms to the procedures of our in-school debates and possibly to organise an inter-house debating competition. For now, the RSD Debating Society wishes all the best to the winning teams in their semi-finals. Finally, the members would like to thank everyone for their support and especially Mr Agass whose help and advice was invaluable. Anastasiya Kret - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdynamic-debating-at-rsd%2F&t=Dynamic%20debating%20at%20RSD) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Dynamic%20debating%20at%20RSD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdynamic-debating-at-rsd%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies **Tags:** Debating, Public Speaking --- ### [Local Democracy Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/local-democracy-day-friday-161010/) **Published:** November 23, 2010 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Friday 16th October three pupils from RSD attended an event entitled ‘Local Democracy Day’ at Dungannon Council offices. The purpose of the event was to engage with young people to try to increase their awareness of what local government is about. The three RSD pupils were Sasha Wylie and Judith McLean (UVI), and Amy Marshall. The theme of the day was ‘Women in Politics’ and Sasha delivered an excellent speech on the theme, narrowly missing out on being chosen to be ‘Mayor for the day’. However, all three pupils did a sterling job of representing RSD at the event. GFF - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flocal-democracy-day-friday-161010%2F&t=Local%20Democracy%20Day) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Local%20Democracy%20Day&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flocal-democracy-day-friday-161010%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies **Tags:** Debating, Public Speaking --- ### [Congratulations to Soroptimist winner Jamye](https://www.royaldungannon.com/congratulations-to-soroptomist-winner-jamye/) **Published:** December 3, 2010 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/soroptomist-2-258x300.jpg)Year 12 pupil Jamye McClung has emerged as the winner of the local heat of the annual public speaking competition organised by Soroptimist International. The heat took place on 24th November, and Jamye faced stiff competition from other speakers from St Patrick’s Academy and St Joseph’s Convent Grammar School. We wish her continued success as she progresses to the final early in the new year. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcongratulations-to-soroptomist-winner-jamye%2F&t=Congratulations%20to%20Soroptimist%20winner%20Jamye) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Congratulations%20to%20Soroptimist%20winner%20Jamye&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcongratulations-to-soroptomist-winner-jamye%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News **Tags:** Public Speaking --- ### [Congratulations to public speakers after All-Ireland Final](https://www.royaldungannon.com/congratulations-to-public-speakers-after-all-ireland-final/) **Published:** May 5, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/BPW-finalists-242x300.jpg)Gillian Davidson and Matthew Cooper Congratulations to the RSD Public Speaking team which has enjoyed a highly successful year. Work began in November as the team, consisting of Gillian Davidson, Jamye McClung and Stuart Erskine (all in Year 12), emerged as winners of the local heat of the Business and Professional Women’s Public Speaking Competition. This was an excellent achievement considering that the RSD pupils were the youngest in the competition. The Northern Ireland final, which was held in Ballymena, was contested between six teams who had won their respective local competitions. Again, a strong RSD performance helped them secure top position and the team proceeded to the All-Ireland Final. The final of the BPW competition, which was held on 5th March in Craigavon Civic Centre, was contested by the four top teams in Ireland: Colaiste Einde (Galway), Colaiste Naomh Cormac (Offaly), RBAI and RSD. On this occasion, Matthew Cooper replaced Jamye McClung, who was competing in the final of the Soroptimist International Public Speaking competition on the same date. The panel of judges for the final was made up of an impressive cross-section of professionals from business, educational and legal sectors and the competition was chaired by Mrs Felicity Rolston. Unfortunately, on this occasion, the RSD team was pipped at the post by a strong sixth-form team from RBAI. Even so, the team was delighted for Matthew Cooper who won the ‘best chairperson’ award. Each team member was awarded with a memento of their involvement in this prestigious event. More success followed as the pupils took part in the Portadown Festival where they picked up an array of silverware including the Formal Speaking Cup and the ‘best ’speaker’ award for Stuart Erskine. The team is grateful for the help from Ms Janette Thornton and thank her for her organisation of events and the hospitality she offered. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcongratulations-to-public-speakers-after-all-ireland-final%2F&t=Congratulations%20to%20public%20speakers%20after%20All-Ireland%20Final) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Congratulations%20to%20public%20speakers%20after%20All-Ireland%20Final&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcongratulations-to-public-speakers-after-all-ireland-final%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News **Tags:** Public Speaking --- ### [BPW success for public speakers](https://www.royaldungannon.com/bpw-success-for-public-speakers/) **Published:** December 5, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Congratulations to the Public Speaking team – Jamye McClung (Year 12), Rachel Maxwell (Year 12) and Stuart Erskine (Year 13) – who won the regional heat of The Business and Professional Women (BPW) Public Speaking Competition which was held on Wednesday 23rd November. They now progress to the Northern Ireland final in February. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbpw-success-for-public-speakers%2F&t=BPW%20success%20for%20public%20speakers) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=BPW%20success%20for%20public%20speakers&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbpw-success-for-public-speakers%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Public Speaking --- ### [Environmental Youth Speak 2012](https://www.royaldungannon.com/environmental-youth-speak-2012/) **Published:** April 18, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council recently hosted the local heats of Environmental Youth Speak 2012. Environmental Youth Speak is a public speaking competition which has been running for 14 years and is organised by the three Northern Ireland waste management groups. It is the largest environmental public speaking event for schools in Northern Ireland and its main aim is to get school children thinking seriously about environmental issues. This year as part of the RSD’s new ECO school drive, we entered two Year 9 students Hannah Weir and Zara Farmer in the senior section, speaking on “WEEE Waste big problem. What can we do? (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)”. Both girls where highly praised by the council on the quality and delivery of their speeches, with Hannah wining the heat and being selected to represent the council at the Northern Ireland finals which took place on Thursday 26th April at Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey Borough Council Offices. On that day Hannah presented her speech again, along with six other competitors in her age group, in front of three judges. The competition was extremely high and unfortunately Hannah wasn’t chosen as the winner of her group, but she did get to meet and have her photograph taken with Pete Snodden, Cool FM, who presented her with her certificate and prize. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Environmental-Youth-Speak-1-1.jpg) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fenvironmental-youth-speak-2012%2F&t=Environmental%20Youth%20Speak%202012) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Environmental%20Youth%20Speak%202012&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fenvironmental-youth-speak-2012%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Public Speaking --- ### [Soroptimist Public Speaking](https://www.royaldungannon.com/soroptimist-public-speaking/) **Published:** November 26, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to Hazel Carroll (Year 12), who took part in the Soroptimist Public Speaking Competition which was held on Thursday 8 November in Ranfurly House. Hazel, along with other participants, was presented with a certificate for her involvement in the event. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsoroptimist-public-speaking%2F&t=Soroptimist%20Public%20Speaking) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Soroptimist%20Public%20Speaking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsoroptimist-public-speaking%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Public Speaking --- ### [Multiple awards for James at Dungannon Festival](https://www.royaldungannon.com/multiple-awards-for-james-at-dungannon-festival/) **Published:** March 26, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to James Stockdale (Year 8) who came away from the Dungannon Festival with three cups for speech and drama. He came 1st in drama and 1st in bible reading, 2nd in poetry and 3rd for reading at sight. He also won the prize for best overall drama performance of all classes. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmultiple-awards-for-james-at-dungannon-festival%2F&t=Multiple%20awards%20for%20James%20at%20Dungannon%20Festival) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Multiple%20awards%20for%20James%20at%20Dungannon%20Festival&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmultiple-awards-for-james-at-dungannon-festival%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News **Tags:** Public Speaking --- ### [Dungannon Festival success for Laura Saunders](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dungannon-festival-success-for-laura-saunders/) **Published:** April 7, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to Year 9 pupil Laura Saunders who enjoyed great success at the Dungannon Festival this year. She came away with eight prizes in total thanks to her excellent performances in singing, piano and speech and drama. See below for more details. Singing Girls Solo (13yrs) – 1st – Dungannon High School for Girls Cup Song from a Musical Show (13-16 yrs) – 1st Folk Song (unaccompanied ) – 2nd Also presented with Cup for Most Promising SInger Piano Grade 5 – 1st Speech Narrative Poem/Ballad (13yrs and over) – 1st – McQuade Cup Boys & Girls Poem (13 yrs) – 2nd Speech from Play/Book – Highly Commended - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdungannon-festival-success-for-laura-saunders%2F&t=Dungannon%20Festival%20success%20for%20Laura%20Saunders) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Dungannon%20Festival%20success%20for%20Laura%20Saunders&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdungannon-festival-success-for-laura-saunders%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Music **Tags:** Public Speaking --- ### [PCSP Public speaking: Catriona McAllister reaches NI Final](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pcsp-public-speaking-catriona-mcallister-reaches-ni-final/) **Published:** February 10, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/30-300x237.jpg)Catriona McAllister is presented with her prize by a representative from Liberty Insurance (competition sponsor) alongside representatives from PSNI and NIFRS Congratulations to Catriona McAllister (Year 14) who entered the annual public speaking competition run by the Policing & Community Safety Partnership. She got through the Local Area competition and went on to represent RSD at the Northern Ireland Final. This was a fantastic achievement, and she won a laptop as reward for her efforts. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpcsp-public-speaking-catriona-mcallister-reaches-ni-final%2F&t=PCSP%20Public%20speaking%3A%20Catriona%20McAllister%20reaches%20NI%20Final) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=PCSP%20Public%20speaking%3A%20Catriona%20McAllister%20reaches%20NI%20Final&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpcsp-public-speaking-catriona-mcallister-reaches-ni-final%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News **Tags:** Debating, Public Speaking --- ### [Caleb Scott wins essay prize](https://www.royaldungannon.com/caleb-scott-wins-essay-prize/) **Published:** April 25, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to Caleb Scott (Year 13) on winning the TE Utley Memorial Prize. The £50 prize is awarded as part of the Northern Ireland Debating Competition by the TE Utley Memorial Fund. Caleb impressed the judges with a persuasive argument against public-body monopolisation of state-funded education. He and his family were invited to the presentation of the award on 24 April in Stormont Parliament Buildings. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcaleb-scott-wins-essay-prize%2F&t=Caleb%20Scott%20wins%20essay%20prize) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Caleb%20Scott%20wins%20essay%20prize&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcaleb-scott-wins-essay-prize%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News **Tags:** Debating, Public Speaking --- ### [Sarah Emerson (Year 14) in prestigious entrepreneurial challenge](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sarah-emerson-year-14-in-prestigious-entrepreneurial-challenge/) **Published:** November 13, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Sarah Emerson (Year 14) was selected as one of 100 young innovators from Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the United States to participate in the U.S. Embassy’s Creative Minds Social Entrepreneurship Hackathon from 6 – 8 November 2015, in partnership with the Dublin City University Ryan Academy. A hackathon is an intense event during which teams comprised of young leaders, designers, developers, and innovators come together to solve a social entrepreneurship challenge. The challenge was to ‘create a social innovation product or service that will improve the lives of young people.’ With the guidance of mentors from leading high-tech and multinational companies, the three-day hackathon was to encourage participants to ideate, incubate, network, and create solutions, culminating in a pitch zone competition where groups will present their ideas to an expert panel. This event provided a platform for Sarah to make invaluable connections to Dublin’s entrepreneurial community and through mentorship, experiential learning and collaborative teams guided the young people in the process of moving an idea to market. The weekend began with an opening ceremony at the US Ambassador’s residence, where she was able to meet Kevin O’Malley, U.S. Ambassador to Ireland who commented on the young people saying, *“fantastic example of creativity & innovation: you are leading the way for the next generation of leaders.”* After an intense three days Sarah concluded the event in leading her team in a pitch infront of both RTE cameras 200 spectators and the juding panel consisting of Kevin O’Malley, U.S. Ambassador, Eoghan Stack, CEO DCU Ryan Academy, Leonard Hobbs, Director of Global Public Affairs for Intel, Deirdre Mortell, CEO of Social Innovation Fund Ireland and Deiric O’Broin, CEO of NorDubCo. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsarah-emerson-year-14-in-prestigious-entrepreneurial-challenge%2F&t=Sarah%20Emerson%20%28Year%2014%29%20in%20prestigious%20entrepreneurial%20challenge) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sarah%20Emerson%20%28Year%2014%29%20in%20prestigious%20entrepreneurial%20challenge&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsarah-emerson-year-14-in-prestigious-entrepreneurial-challenge%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Sixth Form **Tags:** Public Speaking --- ### [Mountjoy triumph in House Debating Competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/mountjoy-triumph-in-house-debating-competition/) **Published:** April 18, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to everyone who took part in House Debating on Friday 15 April. Everyone worked really hard and the standard of the arguments was very high. Special congratulations to Sarah Emerson and Bebhinn Elliot Murphy who won the prize for Mountjoy! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmountjoy-triumph-in-house-debating-competition%2F&t=Mountjoy%20triumph%20in%20House%20Debating%20Competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Mountjoy%20triumph%20in%20House%20Debating%20Competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmountjoy-triumph-in-house-debating-competition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, House News **Tags:** Debating, Public Speaking --- ### [Soroptimist Competition Success](https://www.royaldungannon.com/soroptimist-competition-success/) **Published:** November 19, 2016 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On the 10th November at 7:00pm, Rebecca Richardson (Year 13) and Dion Di Maio (Year 12) competed against 15 other girls from 4 different schools in an annual public speaking competition. **Content:** *Rebecca Richardson (year 13) & Dion Di Maio (year 12)* ![4-soroptomist-img_1801](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/4-Soroptomist-IMG_1801.jpg) ![5-soroptomist-img_1799](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/5-Soroptomist-IMG_1799.jpg) ![2-soroptomist-img_1803](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2-Soroptomist-IMG_1803.jpg) On the 10th November at 7:00pm, Rebecca Richardson (Year 13) and Dion Di Maio (Year 12) competed against 15 other girls from 4 different schools in an annual public speaking competition. It was held in Ranfurly House by Soroptimist International and the Mid-Ulster Women’s Aid; both organisations with strong beliefs in helping females gain confidence. The girls had to prepare a 4-6 minute speech on their chosen topics, with the aim to impress the three judges and intrigue the audience watching. Both girls performed extremely well on the night with Dion Di Maio achieving second place. Congratulations to both students for this great achievement. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsoroptimist-competition-success%2F&t=Soroptimist%20Competition%20Success) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Soroptimist%20Competition%20Success&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsoroptimist-competition-success%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News **Tags:** Public Speaking --- ### [Soroptimist Competition Success](https://www.royaldungannon.com/soroptimist-competition-success-2/) **Published:** November 14, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On the evening of 7th November, Dion Di Maio, Charlotte Doak, Keri Busby, Jodie Smyth (all Year 13) and Sarah Boyd, Catherine Boyd (both Year 12) competed against 10 other girls from 2 different schools in an annual public speaking competition. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/image001-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/image001.jpg "image001") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/image002-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/image002.jpg "image002") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/image008-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/image008.jpg "image008") On the evening of 7th November, Dion Di Maio, Charlotte Doak, Keri Busby, Jodie Smyth (all Year 13) and Sarah Boyd, Catherine Boyd (both Year 12) competed against 10 other girls from 2 different schools in an annual public speaking competition. It was held in Ranfurly House by Soroptimist International and the Mid-Ulster Women’s Aid; both organisations with strong beliefs in helping females gain confidence. The girls had to prepare a 4-6 minute speech on their chosen topics, with the aim to impress the three judges and intrigue the audience watching. All the girls performed extremely well on the night with Dion Di Maio achieving second place. Congratulations to all students for this great achievement. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsoroptimist-competition-success-2%2F&t=Soroptimist%20Competition%20Success) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Soroptimist%20Competition%20Success&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsoroptimist-competition-success-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Year 12 **Tags:** Public Speaking --- ### [Stormont Public Speaking Competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/stormont-public-speaking-competition/) **Published:** March 21, 2018 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On the evening of 14th March, Dion Di Maio (Year 13) and Catherine Boyd (Year 12) competed against twenty-three other students from twelve different schools across Northern Ireland in 'The Edgar Graham LLB BL Memorial Public Speaking Competition'. **Content:** On the evening of 14th March, Dion Di Maio (Year 13) and Catherine Boyd (Year 12) competed against twenty-three other students from twelve different schools across Northern Ireland in ‘The Edgar Graham LLB BL Memorial Public Speaking Competition’. It was held in the Long Gallery Parliament Buildings in Stormont, by the Ulster Women’s Unionist Council; their aim to let the young people of Northern Ireland voice their opinions and concerns in topics that mean a lot to them. Catherine spoke on the topic ‘Media; saint or sinner?’ and Dion; ‘Generation Z; the most troublesome of them all?’ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_3656WEBEDIT.jpg) The girls had to prepare a five minute speech on their chosen topics, with the aim to impress the adjudicator and intrigue the audience watching. Both girls performed extremely well on the night, doing a fantastic job in representing the school. Congratulations to both students on making the most of this great opportunity. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstormont-public-speaking-competition%2F&t=Stormont%20Public%20Speaking%20Competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Stormont%20Public%20Speaking%20Competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstormont-public-speaking-competition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Trips and Visits **Tags:** Debating, Public Speaking --- ### [Anti-Bullying Week](https://www.royaldungannon.com/anti-bullying-week-2/) **Published:** November 15, 2016 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** The Safer School team led assembly today to raise awareness of Anti-Bullying Week. **Content:** *Pictured above, from left to right: Mrs Stitt, Hannah Chambers, Lauren Boyd, Matthew Scott, Holly McMullan, Grace Shrestha (all students in year 13) and Mrs Kerr.* ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_3352-e1479236534556.jpg) *Matthew Scott, leading assembly with our Safer School team.* ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_3353-e1479236547396.jpg) The Safer School team led assembly today to raise awareness of Anti-Bullying Week. They focused on the ‘power of words’ and the idea that ‘together we are stronger’. They also launched the new ‘Report an Issue’ button on the school website. #antibullyingweekni #togetherwearestronger - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fanti-bullying-week-2%2F&t=Anti-Bullying%20Week) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Anti-Bullying%20Week&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fanti-bullying-week-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Pupil Leadership Team 2016-17](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pupil-leadership-team-leaders/) **Published:** March 9, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** Congratulations to the pupils pictured above (and listed below) who have secured a place in the new RSD Pupil Leadership Team. With two team meetings under their belt, work is already progressing well. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_7015-web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_7015-web.jpg "IMG_7015 web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_7029-web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_7029-web.jpg "IMG_7029 web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_7033-web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_7033-web.jpg "IMG_7033 web") Congratulations to the pupils pictured above (and listed below) who have secured a place in the new RSD Pupil Leadership Team. With two team meetings under their belt, work is already progressing well. The Headmaster, Dr Burnett, commented that, “The PLT have hit the ground running and are not only developing a number of items for future discussion but doing some great research on areas such as recycling and helping to revise policies such as digital devices/mobile phones in school. They are full of ideas and energy and I am certain that they will add a great deal to school life and ensure that pupils’ ideas are heard and acted upon.” **Year 9** Timmy Lai Niall Keys Matthew McNeill **Year 10** Patrick Hazelton **Year 11** Bebhinn Elliott-Murphy Aisha Farmer **Year 12** Laura Burnett Dion Di Maio **Year 13** Caron Jones Ellen To Andy Yu **Year 14** Rebekah Clingan Joshua Patton Sophie Shannon - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpupil-leadership-team-leaders%2F&t=Pupil%20Leadership%20Team%202016-17) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Pupil%20Leadership%20Team%202016-17&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpupil-leadership-team-leaders%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [New Pupil Leadership Team for 2018-2019](https://www.royaldungannon.com/new-pupil-leadership-team-for-2018-2019/) **Published:** June 26, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to the pupils on their recent appointment to the PLT for 2018-2019. **Content:** Congratulations to the following pupils on their recent appointment to the PLT for 2018-2019. The team of current Year 8-13 pupils will be accompanied by our new Head Boy and Head Girl for next year: Stephen Black and Robyn Talbot. Year 12 will elect their representatives when they return in September, as Year 13. The new PLT for next year (in their current year group) are: **Year 8** Laura Birnie **Year 9** Chloe Acheson Robyn Archer Siena Fenton Heidi Sit **Year 10** Niall Keys Chloe McCaughey Matthew McNeill **Year 13** Laura Burnett Dion Di Maio Stephen Black (Head Boy) Robyn Talbot (Head Girl) - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnew-pupil-leadership-team-for-2018-2019%2F&t=New%20Pupil%20Leadership%20Team%20for%202018-2019) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=New%20Pupil%20Leadership%20Team%20for%202018-2019&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnew-pupil-leadership-team-for-2018-2019%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Physics @ Home](https://www.royaldungannon.com/physics-home/) **Published:** April 5, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/untitled-225x300.jpg)Team 1 – Mark Cuddy, Cameron Hewitt, Stuart Moore Two teams of Year 11 pupils represented RSD at the Northern Ireland Physics @ Home competition at Queens University on Wednesday 23rd March. This involved the creation of a presentation and demonstration of a Physics concept followed by a Question and Answer session and involved schools across the province. The teams were selected by staff and Physics pupils in closely contested RSD heats. Both teams performed extremely well on the day. Team 1 was highly commended. The team members were Mark Cuddy, Cameron Hewitt and Stuart Moore. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Picture1-1-300x225.jpg)Team 2 who finished in 3rd place Team 2 secured 3rd place in this competition and are congratulated on this fine achievement. The team members were Jonathan Hall, Matthew Garvin, Jordon Chalkley and Chloe McMullan. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fphysics-home%2F&t=Physics%20%40%20Home) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Physics%20%40%20Home&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fphysics-home%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [Junior School Disco](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-school-disco/) **Published:** October 21, 2011 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On Thursday 20th October, the Junior Disco was held in the lower campus hall. There was a great turn out of over 150 energetic pupils and over £700 was raised on the night for school funds. See the gallery below for photos. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/012-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/012.jpg "012") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/017-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/017.jpg "017") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/020-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/020.jpg "020") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/027-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/027.jpg "027") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/022-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/022.jpg "022") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/021-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/021.jpg "Disco fever") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/016-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/016.jpg "016") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/015-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/015.jpg "015") [ ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/?attachment_id=1936) [ ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/?attachment_id=1936) [ ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/?attachment_id=1936) [ ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/?attachment_id=1936) [ ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/?attachment_id=1936) [ ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/?attachment_id=1936) [ ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/?attachment_id=1936) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjunior-school-disco%2F&t=Junior%20School%20Disco) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Junior%20School%20Disco&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjunior-school-disco%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [Visit of the Lord Chief Justice](https://www.royaldungannon.com/visit-of-the-lord-chief-justice/) **Published:** October 24, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Lord-Chief-Justice-300x200.jpg)The Lord Chief Justice with the headmasters and pupils from RSD and St Patrick’s Academy On 11th October, RSD was honoured by the visit of the Lord Chief Justice Sir Charles Declan Morgan – the head of the judiciary in Northern Ireland. The visit was organised jointly with St Patrick’s Academy with the aim of allowing senior pupils to gain an insight into the career possibilities that can follow a university degree in law. The Lord Chief Justice began by giving pupils a fascinating overview of the rich and varied experience he has gained through his career in the field of law. He also outlined some of the goals he has set himself for the future – not least of which is his desire to see Northern Ireland’s different communities and cultures working together to achieve greater stability. Following this address, the floor was opened for a question and answer session in which a wide range of topical and controversial legal issues was discussed. The day was formally concluded by the Lord Chief Justice who made a book-presentation to both schools, after which refreshments were served. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fvisit-of-the-lord-chief-justice%2F&t=Visit%20of%20the%20Lord%20Chief%20Justice) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Visit%20of%20the%20Lord%20Chief%20Justice&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fvisit-of-the-lord-chief-justice%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits --- ### [Pupils, staff and parents celebrate excellence in Junior School Prize-giving](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pupils-staff-and-parents-celebrate-excellence-in-junior-school-prize-giving/) **Published:** October 26, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Junior School Prize-giving took place on Tuesday 25th October in the Assembly Hall. In addition to the distribution of well-deserved prizes, the event included some crowd-pleasing musical and dramatic performances which showcased the talent of RSD’s junior pupils. Also a big hit with the audience was guest speaker, the BBC’s Ireland correspondent Mark Simpson. In his speech, Mr Simpson focused on the theme of asking questions – a key aspect of his job – and pointed out that an inquisitive nature is vital in learning and personal development. Well done to all pupils who were involved, and thanks to Mark Simpson for his excellent contribution to the occasion. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpupils-staff-and-parents-celebrate-excellence-in-junior-school-prize-giving%2F&t=Pupils%2C%20staff%20and%20parents%20celebrate%20excellence%20in%20Junior%20School%20Prize-giving) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Pupils%2C%20staff%20and%20parents%20celebrate%20excellence%20in%20Junior%20School%20Prize-giving&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpupils-staff-and-parents-celebrate-excellence-in-junior-school-prize-giving%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [Year 10 ‘Learn to Earn’](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-learn-to-earn-programme-delivered-through-employability/) **Published:** January 26, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Thursday 26th January all of the Year 10 students took part in a half day Employability programme, where they looked at real life employability problems with the focus of helping them to understand the link between their education and their future success and happiness in work and life. This programme was delivered with a focus on the following objectives; - To introduce the concepts of success, achievement and independence in a work context. - To explores career choices and links between different careers and the level of educational attainment required. - Contributes to the development of financial capability. - Explores self-employment as a career option. JWW Citizenship / Employability Co-ordinator - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-learn-to-earn-programme-delivered-through-employability%2F&t=Year%2010%20%E2%80%98Learn%20to%20Earn%E2%80%99) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2010%20%E2%80%98Learn%20to%20Earn%E2%80%99&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-learn-to-earn-programme-delivered-through-employability%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Bullingbrook-Tyrone take top spot on Sports Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/bullingbrook-tyrone-take-top-spot-on-sports-day/) **Published:** May 4, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Wednesday 2 May provided near perfect weather conditions for competitors and spectators to enjoy Sports Day. Competition between the four school houses was as intense as ever, and at the close of the day Bullingbrook-Tyrone had sealed overall victory with a total of 518 points. Mountjoy-Ranfurly finished a close second on 501, Beresford-Charlemont third on 414 and Nicholson-Dungannon came fourth with 412 points. Well done to all pupils who participated and congratulations to those who won medals or trophies. The trophies were presented to the top athletes by the President of the Former Pupils Association Mr Philip Annesley. Thanks to all who were involved in organising such a successful event and in particular to the members of the PFTA for running the very popular refreshments stall. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbullingbrook-tyrone-take-top-spot-on-sports-day%2F&t=Bullingbrook-Tyrone%20take%20top%20spot%20on%20Sports%20Day) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Bullingbrook-Tyrone%20take%20top%20spot%20on%20Sports%20Day&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbullingbrook-tyrone-take-top-spot-on-sports-day%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News --- ### [Don't miss the PFTA Fun Day! (Wednesday 27 June)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/3020/) **Published:** May 21, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The PFTA (Parents, Friends & Teachers Association) warmly invite you to the Fun Day on Wednesday 27 June from 2 pm – 5 pm. The Fun Day is a way for the students to celebrate the end of term and an opportunity for parents to mingle with staff in an informal setting. There will of course be plenty of food, and activities will include archery, an obstacle course, sumo suits, a bungee run, a climbing wall, laser guns, splat the staff, and much more! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F3020%2F&t=Don%E2%80%99t%20miss%20the%20PFTA%20Fun%20Day%21%20%28Wednesday%2027%20June%29) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Don%E2%80%99t%20miss%20the%20PFTA%20Fun%20Day%21%20%28Wednesday%2027%20June%29&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F3020%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, PFTA --- ### [Sentinus Robotics Workshop](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sentinus-robotics-workshop/) **Published:** October 16, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Thursday 27 September all Year 8 pupils supported by Year 11 mentors took part in the Robotics Workshop run by Sentinus. Sentinus developed a full day robotics programme giving pupils the opportunity to control robotic cars. The students were required to write their own programmes which are then downloaded to their robot to enable it to carry out its tasks. The activities are within the context of lunar exploration using autonomous vehicles to carry out a range of tasks. Throughout the activity the pupils worked in teams of two to try and get their robot to the end of the track. They were marked on both accuracy and distance travelled. All year 8 pupils thoroughly enjoyed the day. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/003-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/003.jpg "003") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/005-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/005.jpg "005") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/011-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/011.jpg "011") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/014-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/014.jpg "014") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/016-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/016.jpg "016") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/026-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/026.jpg "026") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/029-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/029.jpg "029") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/032-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/032.jpg "032") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsentinus-robotics-workshop%2F&t=Sentinus%20Robotics%20Workshop) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sentinus%20Robotics%20Workshop&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsentinus-robotics-workshop%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [Crime Scene Investigation](https://www.royaldungannon.com/crime-scene-investigation/) **Published:** October 17, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The CSI day was held on Thursday 4 October and was attended by all pupils in Years 11 and 12. Alison from the “Educate me” company had turned the lower gym into a crime scene where a drug dealer had been murdered. By examining the evidence from the scene of the crime and using analytical instruments that included a mass spectrometry the students had to piece the information together to decide which of the four suspects was the killer and what was their motive for the crime. The students used their skill and powers of deduction to decide on a killer and Alison was very impressed by the number of students who were able to correctly identify the murderer. Overall it was a very enjoyable day that showed how Science taught in school can be used in real situations outside the classroom. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcrime-scene-investigation%2F&t=Crime%20Scene%20Investigation) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Crime%20Scene%20Investigation&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcrime-scene-investigation%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [Antibullying Week (19–23 November)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/antibullying-week-19th-23rd-november/) **Published:** November 26, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The theme this year was “Everybody is Somebody” and the Year 13 antibullying committee was busy in the run-up organising events for Key Stage 3 pupils. The LVI pupils involved took Year 8 assembly on Monday 19 November. Several Year 8 pupils took part in a drama created by the LVI pupils; others created posters and provided a presentation or an antibullying poem. A short video entitled “Celebrities Against Bullying” was shown. On Thursday 22 November a joint Year 9 and 10 assembly was held. A video on cyberbullying was shown to the two year groups and LVI pupils gave useful advice to the groups. During the week Year 13 pupils took Year 8 form class periods using a walking debate to illustrate key points. The younger pupils were all involved in the lessons and enjoyed the activity. On Friday 23 November Constable Wright from PSNI showed a hard hitting video clip in Main Assembly about the effect of bullying on a young person’s life. She gave the pupils advice to follow if they became the subject of bullying. The week ended with Year 8 pupils receiving an anti-bullying card to keep in their blazer pocket. It gives details of how they can get help if they are being bullied. This useful card was created by LVI committee. The committee’s aim was to make the younger pupils aware of the impact that bullying has on a person’s well being and hopefully to help towards stopping bullying in RSD. Committtee: Chloe McMullan, Chantelle Wylie, Ashley Givan, Victoria Ferry, Lauren Stewart, Megan Stewart, Roisin Murray, Grace Black, Cherith Bartley - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fantibullying-week-19th-23rd-november%2F&t=Antibullying%20Week%20%2819%E2%80%9323%20November%29) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Antibullying%20Week%20%2819%E2%80%9323%20November%29&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fantibullying-week-19th-23rd-november%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [Year 13 STEM event](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-13-stem-event/) **Published:** February 4, 2013 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On 30 January, Year 13 Biology students took part in the STEM event. The STEM module visited the school and each class was involved in various microscopy activities whilst examining various biological objects. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-13-stem-event%2F&t=Year%2013%20STEM%20event) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2013%20STEM%20event&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-13-stem-event%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [RSD 400th Anniversary Celebrations 2014](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-400th-anniversary-celebrations-2014/) **Published:** September 25, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Celebratory events to mark The Royal School Dungannon’s quatercentenary will be held throughout the week beginning **Monday 6th October 2014**. Further details of events will be posted on the website later in the year. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-400th-anniversary-celebrations-2014%2F&t=RSD%20400th%20Anniversary%20Celebrations%202014) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20400th%20Anniversary%20Celebrations%202014&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-400th-anniversary-celebrations-2014%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [Year 14 Interview Skills Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-14-interview-skills-day-mon-18-nov/) **Published:** November 21, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Interview-Skills-Day-1-1-300x200.jpg)Sophie McCammon, Dan Steele, Adam Willis and Alex McMaster prepare for their interviews On Monday 18 November Year 14 pupils took part in an “Interview Skills Day”. During the morning Mr Pat Jamison from Sentinus addressed topics such as Making an Impact, Marketing Yourself, The Application Form and Interview Skills. In the afternoon all pupils had a mock interview, carried out by local business leaders and professional. In order to make the experience as realistic as possible, dressed appropriately for the interview. Whilst most pupils were nervous and apprehensive prior to the event, they all said they had benefited and many found the event valuable in boosting their confidence. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Interview-Skills-Day-2-1.jpg)Thanks to all of the local business leaders and professionals who helped to make the day such a success We hope that the pupils will learn from their interviews, so that they will have a clear idea of how to prepare for the “real thing”. With the current shortage of jobs it has become increasingly important to create a good impression, so we hope that Monday’s interviews will increase our pupils’ chances of success in the future. The Careers Department thanks all of the local businessmen and women and the professionals who gave up their time on Monday to conduct the mock interviews. Their help was invaluable. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Interview-Skills-Day-3.jpg)Dylan McKirgan is interviewed whilst Cindy Kwok, Michael Jones, Ben Pinkerton and Stephanie Watters look on - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-14-interview-skills-day-mon-18-nov%2F&t=Year%2014%20Interview%20Skills%20Day) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2014%20Interview%20Skills%20Day&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-14-interview-skills-day-mon-18-nov%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers --- ### [‘Framed Together’](https://www.royaldungannon.com/framed-together/) **Published:** December 2, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The Royal School Dungannon & St Patrick’s Academy come together to present a joint Art & Design Exhibition in the Linen Green for the third time. The exhibition runs from the 4–15 December 2013 and is funded by the PEACE III programme, delivered through the Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council. The work of GCSE and A Level students from both schools will be on display. The exhibition is open to the public from 9.30 – 5.00pm each day. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fframed-together%2F&t=%E2%80%98Framed%20Together%E2%80%99) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=%E2%80%98Framed%20Together%E2%80%99&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fframed-together%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [Year 11 Scientists visit Cope Primary](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-scientists-visit-cope-primary/) **Published:** February 21, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![Year 10 pupils who visted Cope Primary](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Year-10-pupils-who-visted-Cope-Primary-300x225.png)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Year-10-pupils-who-visted-Cope-Primary.png)From back left: Gideon Dilworth, Callum Parke, James Gamble, Matthew Maguire, Tiffany McDonald, Callum Ferguson, Lucy Steenson, Andrew Irvine,Adam Patterson, Darian Rea. Well done to ten Year 11 pupils who acted as ambassadors for RSD and for Science when they visited Cope Primary School, Loughgall, for a day. They undertook the responsibility to become mentors for Primary 5-7 pupils in a Robotics event, helping to train over 50 primary school pupils in programming a robot. They all did a superb job in this role and the teaching staff from Cope Primary School paid tribute to their maturity and enthusiasm, and the warmth that they extended to the primary school pupils. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-scientists-visit-cope-primary%2F&t=Year%2011%20Scientists%20visit%20Cope%20Primary) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2011%20Scientists%20visit%20Cope%20Primary&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-scientists-visit-cope-primary%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits --- ### [Ranfurly House Exhibition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ranfurly-house-exhibition/) **Published:** September 23, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![Aimee Morrow with her painting ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMG_13671-225x300.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMG_13671.jpg)Aimee Morrow with her painting An exhibition of Art & Design from The Royal School and St Patrick’s Academy is currently running in Ranfurly House in Dungannon. The work of GCSE, AS & A2 young artists from both schools is on display together for the fourth consecutive year. The exhibition runs until Saturday 27 September. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Franfurly-house-exhibition%2F&t=Ranfurly%20House%20Exhibition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ranfurly%20House%20Exhibition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Franfurly-house-exhibition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [Practical advice for RSD's new drivers](https://www.royaldungannon.com/practical-advice-for-rsds-new-drivers/) **Published:** October 22, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Monday 20 October Mr Stephen Savage from New Driver NI spoke to Year 13 pupils about aspects of road safety, from passing their test, choosing and safely maintaining their vehicle, organising insurance and how to conduct themselves safely on the road. Every pupil also received a magazine packed with facts and figures, including the main causes of road collisions, the most common reasons people fail their driving test and what to do if you are involved in a road traffic collision, as well as much practical advice. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpractical-advice-for-rsds-new-drivers%2F&t=Practical%20advice%20for%20RSD%E2%80%99s%20new%20drivers) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Practical%20advice%20for%20RSD%E2%80%99s%20new%20drivers&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpractical-advice-for-rsds-new-drivers%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [Year 10 pupils participate in the ‘Step ‘N’ Zone’ event run by Invest NI](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-pupils-participate-in-the-step-n-zone-event-run-by-invest-ni/) **Published:** November 27, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![Year 10 pupil, Zack El Marif with other pupils at the event](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Invest-NI-2014-300x225.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Invest-NI-2014.jpg)Year 10 pupil, Zack El Marif with other pupils at the event This year, 28 RSD pupils (alongside over 270 pupils from 10 local schools) took part in the southern heat of the ‘Step ‘N’ Zones’ competition. This was organised by Invest Northern Ireland as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, 2014. The competition is aimed at students aged 11–14 (Key Stage 3) and challenges the pupils to develop a business idea during a 2.5 hour session.To help pupils with the process, they had to pass through four Step ‘N’ Zones (Ideas & Research, Brand & Customers, Resources & Finance and Our Business) where they got expert guidance. The zones were facilitated by W5, YENI, Advantage NI, Sentinus and HDB Deign. All the pupils had a great day at the event and we wish them all the best with their entries. JWW - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-pupils-participate-in-the-step-n-zone-event-run-by-invest-ni%2F&t=Year%2010%20pupils%20participate%20in%20the%20%E2%80%98Step%20%E2%80%98N%E2%80%99%20Zone%E2%80%99%20event%20run%20by%20Invest%20NI) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2010%20pupils%20participate%20in%20the%20%E2%80%98Step%20%E2%80%98N%E2%80%99%20Zone%E2%80%99%20event%20run%20by%20Invest%20NI&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-pupils-participate-in-the-step-n-zone-event-run-by-invest-ni%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [Queen's University information day at RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/queens-university-information-day-at-rsd/) **Published:** February 12, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/QUB-Feb-2015-002-1-300x200.jpg)Grace Meehan with Year 12 pupils On Tuesday 10 February, Grace Meehan from QUB visited school to talk to all pupils in Years 10 and 12,offering advice on choosing GCSE and A level subjects. She also spoke to Year 13 pupils, presenting them with information about the courses on offer at QUB and giving valuable advice about applications. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fqueens-university-information-day-at-rsd%2F&t=Queen%E2%80%99s%20University%20information%20day%20at%20RSD) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Queen%E2%80%99s%20University%20information%20day%20at%20RSD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fqueens-university-information-day-at-rsd%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits --- ### [Year 8 Amazing Brains!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-amazing-brains/) **Published:** April 21, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Tuesday 21 April all Year 8 pupils took time out of regular lessons and to take part in a workshop run by Bernie McAllister of ‘Amazing Brains NI’. This fun interactive event encouraged pupils to find out about how their brains work, the overall aim being to create a success-oriented mindset and a positive attitude to learning. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-amazing-brains%2F&t=Year%208%20Amazing%20Brains%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%208%20Amazing%20Brains%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-amazing-brains%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [The Physics of Martial Arts](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-physics-of-martial-arts/) **Published:** November 6, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** A Physics event, ‘The Physics of Martial Arts, was arranged for all Year 11 Physics pupils on Wednesday 4th November, in conjunction with W5, followed by time in W5 interactive activities. Master Robert Howard (7th Degree Master in Taekwondo) gave a lecture on ‘The Physics of Martial Arts’. The lecture and demonstrations explained the physics behind the breaking of wood and tiles with Taekwon-Do hand and foot techniques. Master Howard, who also has a PhD in physics, explained the concepts of velocity, momentum, force and energy, while at the same time checking if his physics is correct by smashing timber and tiles. All of these topics have or will be completed in Year 11 Physics and examined in the final Unit 1 GCSE examination. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-physics-of-martial-arts%2F&t=The%20Physics%20of%20Martial%20Arts) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=The%20Physics%20of%20Martial%20Arts&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-physics-of-martial-arts%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [Foods Around the World](https://www.royaldungannon.com/foods-around-the-world/) **Published:** March 9, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Congratulations to all Year 10 finalists in this year’s Food Technology competition: Foods Around the World. An excellent range of dishes were produced representing counties such as Madagascar, India, France, Mexico and Spain. **The Prize Winners** 1st Place—Owyn Rea 2nd Place —Peter Davidson 3rd Place—Anna Gamble. The other finalists (listed below) also deserve praise because of the excellent effort that they all put into their work: - Sarah Gilmour - Ellen Kirkland - Isaac McKirgan - Logan McIlravie - Scott Sharkey - Curtis Watt - Sarah Boyd - Matthew Bradley - Caitlin Canavan - Peter McClements. - Matthew McConnell - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffoods-around-the-world%2F&t=Foods%20Around%20the%20World) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Foods%20Around%20the%20World&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffoods-around-the-world%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [Staying Safe Online - a seminar for parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/staying-safe-online-a-seminar-for-parents/) **Published:** September 8, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Excerpt:** On Monday 19 September 2016 at 7.30 pm, a "Staying Safe Online" seminar will be held in St Anne's Parish Hall, Dungannon. **Content:** On Monday 19 September 2016 at 7.30 pm, a “Staying Safe Online” seminar will be held in St Anne’s Parish Hall, Dungannon. The event is free and open to any adults who would like to find out more about the issues relating to safe use of the internet. Click on the link below to visit the website for more details: [Staying Safe Online](http://armagh.anglican.org/WhatsOn/StayingSafeonLine.html) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstaying-safe-online-a-seminar-for-parents%2F&t=Staying%20Safe%20Online%20%E2%80%93%20a%20seminar%20for%20parents) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Staying%20Safe%20Online%20%E2%80%93%20a%20seminar%20for%20parents&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstaying-safe-online-a-seminar-for-parents%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [Ranfurly House Exhibition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ranfurly-house-exhibition-2/) **Published:** September 19, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Excerpt:** A joint venture between RSD and St Patrick’s Academy, this year’s Ranfurly House Exhibition runs until Thursday 29 September. **Content:** A joint venture between RSD and St Patrick’s Academy, this year’s Ranfurly House Exhibition runs until Thursday 29 September. Admission is free. For the sixth successive year, the Art and Design departments from both schools have worked together on this excellent project which celebrates the talent and achievement of pupils at GCSE and A Level. Why not pay the exhibition a visit and be inspired by the outstanding artwork on show? - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_0331-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_0331.jpg "img_0331") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_0332-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_0332.jpg "img_0332") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_0335-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_0335.jpg "img_0335") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_0334-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_0334.jpg "img_0334") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_0336-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_0336.jpg "img_0336") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Franfurly-house-exhibition-2%2F&t=Ranfurly%20House%20Exhibition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ranfurly%20House%20Exhibition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Franfurly-house-exhibition-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [Prize Day 2016 - gallery](https://www.royaldungannon.com/prize-day-2016-gallery/) **Published:** September 19, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Excerpt:** A gallery of photographs for this event. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_1666-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_1666.jpg "img_1666") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_1762-e1474298986553-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_1762-e1474298986553.jpg "img_1762") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_1778-e1474298965414-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_1778-e1474298965414.jpg "img_1778") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_1814-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_1814.jpg "img_1814") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_1860-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_1860.jpg "img_1860") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_2016-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_2016.jpg "img_2016") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_2204-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_2204.jpg "img_2204") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_3030-e1474299011136-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_3030-e1474299011136.jpg "img_3030") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_3055-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_3055.jpg "img_3055") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_3063-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_3063.jpg "img_3063") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_3058-e1474299061213-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_3058-e1474299061213.jpg "img_3058") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_1766-e1474299085592-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_1766-e1474299085592.jpg "img_1766") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fprize-day-2016-gallery%2F&t=Prize%20Day%202016%20%E2%80%93%20gallery) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Prize%20Day%202016%20%E2%80%93%20gallery&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fprize-day-2016-gallery%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [Top tips for parents at hugely successful first e-safety event](https://www.royaldungannon.com/top-tips-for-parents-at-hugely-successful-first-e-safety-event/) **Published:** October 7, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Excerpt:** Well done to the pupils on the E-Safety sub-committee of the Safer School Team. The pupils hosted a ‘Top Tips for Parents’ evening on Thursday 6 October. **Content:** Well done to the pupils on the E-Safety sub-committee of the Safer School Team. The pupils hosted a ‘Top Tips for Parents’ evening on Thursday 6 October. The event was a tremendous success and those present gained a most informative insight into a number of different apps and websites. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftop-tips-for-parents-at-hugely-successful-first-e-safety-event%2F&t=Top%20tips%20for%20parents%20at%20hugely%20successful%20first%20e-safety%20event) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Top%20tips%20for%20parents%20at%20hugely%20successful%20first%20e-safety%20event&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftop-tips-for-parents-at-hugely-successful-first-e-safety-event%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [Year 8 Road Safety](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-road-safety/) **Published:** October 13, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Excerpt:** On Wednesday 12 October all Year 8 pupils assembled in the Forum for a Road Safety roadshow event delivered by the PSNI Traffic Branch in conjunction with Translink. **Content:** Year 8 pupils displaying their reflective armbands On Wednesday 12 October all Year 8 pupils assembled in the Forum for a Road Safety roadshow event delivered by the PSNI Traffic Branch in conjunction with Translink. The roadshow made pupils aware of the importance of staying safe on the roads, whether as passengers, pedestrians or cyclists. Each pupil was also provided with a high visibility flashing arm band which they were encouraged to use as they travel to and from school. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-road-safety%2F&t=Year%208%20Road%20Safety) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%208%20Road%20Safety&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-road-safety%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [Junior School Disco October 2016](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-school-disco-october-2016/) **Published:** November 13, 2016 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** This year's Junior School Disco took place on Thursday 20th October. There was a great turn out and the event was thoroughly enjoyed by all. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161020_212924-e1479081266622.jpg) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161020_202429-e1479081132194.jpg) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161020_203150-e1479081226470.jpg) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161020_202829-e1479081165152.jpg) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161020_202755-e1479081147207.jpg) This year’s Junior School Disco took place on Thursday 20th October. There was a great turn out and the event was thoroughly enjoyed by all. An impressive total in excess of £350 was raised for the Young Minds Mental Health Awareness charity. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjunior-school-disco-october-2016%2F&t=Junior%20School%20Disco%20October%202016) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Junior%20School%20Disco%20October%202016&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjunior-school-disco-october-2016%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [BSA visit: Boarding Orchard](https://www.royaldungannon.com/bsa-visit-boarding-orchard/) **Published:** October 6, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Royal School Dungannon had the privilege of welcoming the Boarding Schools' Association National Director, Mr Robin Fletcher, for a visit to the school. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/1web--400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/1web-.jpg "1web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2web.jpg "2web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/3web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/3web.jpg "3web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/4web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/4web.jpg "4web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/5web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/5web.jpg "5web") Royal School Dungannon had the privilege of welcoming the Boarding Schools’ Association National Director, Mr Robin Fletcher, for a visit to the school. As part of the Boarding Orchard initiative started in 2014, RSD was the 126th boarding school to have a tree planted by Mr Fletcher and the 4th in Northern Ireland. Mr Fletcher was joined by our Headmaster, Dr Burnett, boarding staff, Miss Winslow and Mr Boyd and boarding pupils; Avis, Erioluwa, Benson, Mariia and Tiffany for the planting of the tree. During his visit, Mr Fletcher enjoyed touring the school’s Boarding facilities and meeting many of the boarding pupils who were able to share their experiences with him. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbsa-visit-boarding-orchard%2F&t=BSA%20visit%3A%20Boarding%20Orchard) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=BSA%20visit%3A%20Boarding%20Orchard&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbsa-visit-boarding-orchard%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, Trips and Visits --- ### [Ulster Orchestra Masterclass](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-orchestra-masterclass/) **Published:** November 1, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** RSD had the privilege of having Ulster Orchestra violinist, Danny McCann-Williams in school recently. Danny provided a masterclass for Napier Prize winner, Jeffrey Yau (Year 13), for excellence in strings performance. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_1015cropWEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_1015cropWEB.jpg "DSC_1015cropWEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_1022web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_1022web.jpg "DSC_1022web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_1020web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_1020web.jpg "DSC_1020web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_1005web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_1005web.jpg "DSC_1005web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_1010web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_1010web.jpg "DSC_1010web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_1013web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_1013web.jpg "DSC_1013web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_1015crop-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_1015crop.jpg "DSC_1015crop") RSD had the privilege of having Ulster Orchestra violinist, Danny McCann-Williams in school recently. Danny provided a masterclass for Napier Prize winner, Jeffrey Yau (Year 13), for excellence in strings performance. This hour-long lesson allowed Jeffrey to work on his violin technique as well as expressive interpretation of repertoire for his upcoming Grade 7 examination. Members of Royal Strings had the opportunity to also observe the masterclass and pick up some tips for the development of their own performance skills. Once again, we are indebted to former teacher, Mrs M. Napier for providing pupils with this experience. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-orchestra-masterclass%2F&t=Ulster%20Orchestra%20Masterclass) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ulster%20Orchestra%20Masterclass&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-orchestra-masterclass%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Extra-curricular News, Music --- ### [Medal-winning Namphon delighted with performance at UK School Games](https://www.royaldungannon.com/success-for-namphon-in-sainsburys-uk-school-games/) **Published:** November 3, 2010 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** Namphon Steele is only in year 8 at RSD. Yet at the beginning of September she participated in the Sainsbury’s U.K School Games in North East England. She took part as an individual and achieved 3rd place in her 200m Individual Medley final – a superb achievement. She admits she was really excited and a bit nervous about the entire competition, but she still managed to enjoy it immensely. We all wish her the best of luck as she prepares for future competitions. Katie Older - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuccess-for-namphon-in-sainsburys-uk-school-games%2F&t=Medal-winning%20Namphon%20delighted%20with%20performance%20at%20UK%20School%20Games) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Medal-winning%20Namphon%20delighted%20with%20performance%20at%20UK%20School%20Games&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuccess-for-namphon-in-sainsburys-uk-school-games%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Sports News **Tags:** Swimming --- ### [RSD swimmers surge to success at Ulster Grammar Schools competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-swimmers-surge-to-success-at-ulster-grammar-schools-competition/) **Published:** November 25, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Saturday 19th November a group of RSD swimmers travelled to Larne to take part in the Ulster Grammar Schools Swimming Competition. RSD had a very successful day and took home a large haul of medals in individual and team events. Well done to Caitlyn Bain who won two silver medals in individual events, and to Erin Bain who won two individual bronzes. The Intermediate Girls Relay team – Erin Bain, Namphon Steele, Alex McDonald and Tiffany McDonald – won bronze medals in the Medley and Freestyle events. The Senior Girls Relay team – Caitlyn Bain, Erin Bain, Alex McDonald and Namphon Steele – also took bronze in the Medley and Freestyle events. Well done to all pupils who were involved. DNR - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-swimmers-surge-to-success-at-ulster-grammar-schools-competition%2F&t=RSD%20swimmers%20surge%20to%20success%20at%20Ulster%20Grammar%20Schools%20competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20swimmers%20surge%20to%20success%20at%20Ulster%20Grammar%20Schools%20competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-swimmers-surge-to-success-at-ulster-grammar-schools-competition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Swimming --- ### [Irish Schools swimming success](https://www.royaldungannon.com/irish-schools-swimming-success/) **Published:** February 15, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to Erin and Calum Bain (Year 11), who competed in the Irish Schools Swimming competition in Dublin last weekend. Competing in the Intermediate section, Calum finished in fifth place in the 100m freestyle and eighth in the 100m backstroke. Within his under-15 age category, Calum ranked in second place in the freestyle and third in the backstroke. His sister Erin also put in a superb performance to finish in third within the Intermediate section of the 100m breaststroke – first in the under-15 age category. Congratulations to Erin and Calum on these outstanding achievements! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Firish-schools-swimming-success%2F&t=Irish%20Schools%20swimming%20success) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Irish%20Schools%20swimming%20success&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Firish-schools-swimming-success%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Swimming --- ### [Namphon to represent Ireland at UK School Games](https://www.royaldungannon.com/namphon-to-represent-ireland-at-uk-school-games/) **Published:** May 2, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Congratulations to Namphon Steele (Year 9) who has been selected to represent Ireland in swimming at the UK School Games. The games are being held in the Olympic Park and other venues in London from 6-9 May. Well done to Namphon on this superb achievement, and good luck for the competition. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnamphon-to-represent-ireland-at-uk-school-games%2F&t=Namphon%20to%20represent%20Ireland%20at%20UK%20School%20Games) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Namphon%20to%20represent%20Ireland%20at%20UK%20School%20Games&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnamphon-to-represent-ireland-at-uk-school-games%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Swimming --- ### [Namphon grabs gold at UK School Games](https://www.royaldungannon.com/namphon-grabs-gold-at-uk-school-games/) **Published:** May 11, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/School-Games-medals-199x300.jpg)Star swimmer Namphon with the three medals she won at the UK School Games 2012 Star swimmer Namphon Steele has added to her collection of medals with a truly outstanding performance at the UK School Games which were held in the Olympic Park in London between 6th and 9th May. Representing Ireland in the brand new Aquatic Centre – the venue which will host the 2012 Olympic swimming competitions – Namphon (Year 9) swam to victory in final of the 50m Freestyle. On top of this, she took a silver medal in the 100m Backstroke and a bronze in the 200m Medley. Congratulations to Namphon on this fantastic success! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnamphon-grabs-gold-at-uk-school-games%2F&t=Namphon%20grabs%20gold%20at%20UK%20School%20Games) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Namphon%20grabs%20gold%20at%20UK%20School%20Games&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnamphon-grabs-gold-at-uk-school-games%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Swimming --- ### [Success for Calum Bain at Ulster Swimming Championships](https://www.royaldungannon.com/success-for-calum-bain-at-ulster-swimming-championships/) **Published:** November 28, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Swimming-Team-Nov-2012-300x160.jpg)Pictured with the other swimmers who took part in the Ulster Championships, Calum displays his medals Congratulations to Calum Bain who had a very successful day at the Ulster Swimming Championships on Saturday 24 November. Calum won two gold medals: first, in the 100m butterfly, where he set a new record with a swim of 60.82 seconds; and then in the 100m freestyle where he produced another record-breaking time (53.78 secs). Erin Bain also qualified for the 100m breaststroke final and finished in a very creditable fifth place. In all, eleven RSD pupils took part in the Championships which were held in Ballymena. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuccess-for-calum-bain-at-ulster-swimming-championships%2F&t=Success%20for%20Calum%20Bain%20at%20Ulster%20Swimming%20Championships) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Success%20for%20Calum%20Bain%20at%20Ulster%20Swimming%20Championships&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuccess-for-calum-bain-at-ulster-swimming-championships%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Swimming --- ### [Success for Calum at Ulster Schools level](https://www.royaldungannon.com/success-for-calum-at-ulster-schools-level/) **Published:** May 9, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to Calum Bain (Year 12) who competed recently for Ulster Schools in the Irish Schools Interprovincial Championships which took place on Monday 6 May in the National Aquatic Centre, Dublin. Calum came second in the 100 metres Freestyle final and third in the 100 m Butterfly. He was also a member of the Ulster teams which took first place in the Medley and Freestyle relay events. This success follows on from an excellent performance at the Irish Nationals competition, where Calum represented Dungannon Swimming Club and secured first place finishes in the 50 m Butterfly and 50 m Freestyle events. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuccess-for-calum-at-ulster-schools-level%2F&t=Success%20for%20Calum%20at%20Ulster%20Schools%20level) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Success%20for%20Calum%20at%20Ulster%20Schools%20level&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuccess-for-calum-at-ulster-schools-level%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Sports News **Tags:** Swimming --- ### [Calum to represent Ulster in British Championships](https://www.royaldungannon.com/calum-to-represent-ulster-in-british-championships/) **Published:** May 16, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to Calum Bain who has been selected for Ulster swimming squad to compete in the British Championships in Sheffield from 29 July – 4 August. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcalum-to-represent-ulster-in-british-championships%2F&t=Calum%20to%20represent%20Ulster%20in%20British%20Championships) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Calum%20to%20represent%20Ulster%20in%20British%20Championships&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcalum-to-represent-ulster-in-british-championships%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Swimming --- ### [Calum takes gold and sets new record at UK School Games](https://www.royaldungannon.com/calum-takes-gold-and-sets-new-record-at-uk-school-games/) **Published:** September 18, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/UK-School-Games-232x300.jpg)Calum Bain (Year 13) with his gold medal and Ireland cap Congratulations to swimming star Calum Bain (Year 13) on winning gold in the 50m freestyle event at the Sainsbury’s 2013 School Games which were held between 13-15 September in Sheffield, England. Representing Ireland, Calum finished with a new championship record time of 23.63 sec, beating the previous record by 0.6 seconds. Calum’s outstanding achievement is just reward for his dedication to his sport. His grueling training regime includes 40,000 metres per week in the water plus dry land training sessions at Dungannon Leisure Centre. Calum is also a member of the High Performance Swim Ulster Squad which is based at Bangor’s all new swimming complex. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcalum-takes-gold-and-sets-new-record-at-uk-school-games%2F&t=Calum%20takes%20gold%20and%20sets%20new%20record%20at%20UK%20School%20Games) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Calum%20takes%20gold%20and%20sets%20new%20record%20at%20UK%20School%20Games&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcalum-takes-gold-and-sets-new-record-at-uk-school-games%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Swimming --- ### [Swimming update - Ulster Grammar Schools competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/swimming-update/) **Published:** November 15, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Saturday 12 November six pupils from RSD travelled to Ballymena Swimming Pool to compete in the Ulster Grammar Schools competition. Callum McKeown (Year 9) competed as a junior boy in the 50m butterfly and backstroke, and as one of the youngest competitors in the age category he finished in a very creditable 18th position. Jonathan Shrestha (Year 10) competed in the 50m butterfly and backcrawl and in a highly competitive age group, he did well to finish 8th in both events narrowly missing out on the finals. In the intermediate section Tiffany McDonald swam in the 50m back crawl and the 100m IM races. Tiffany was also one of the youngest in her age group and did extremely well to finish 15th in the backcrawl and 13th in the IM. In the senior section RSD was represented by Tiffany’s sister Alex , and Erin and Calum Bain. Alex McDonald swam in the 50m breaststroke and butterfly and in both events she reached the final and finished 4th. Erin participated in the 50m breaststroke and the 100m IM and was fastest in both events in the heats. Two more great swims in the finals enabled her to take home two gold medals. Calum competed in the 50m freestyle and butterfly and like his twin sister he performed excellently in the heats to enter his two finals in first position and eventually secured two gold medals. Well done to all six swimmers! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fswimming-update%2F&t=Swimming%20update%20%E2%80%93%20Ulster%20Grammar%20Schools%20competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Swimming%20update%20%E2%80%93%20Ulster%20Grammar%20Schools%20competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fswimming-update%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Swimming --- ### [Erin Bain mixes with the great and good in Speedo Big Charity Swim event](https://www.royaldungannon.com/erin-bain-mixes-with-the-great-and-good-in-speedo-big-charity-swim-event/) **Published:** December 4, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Joanna+Lumley+House+Lords+v+House+Commons+H-WsVXq3HMGl-300x181.jpg "Joanna+Lumley+House+Lords+v+House+Commons+H-WsVXq3HMGl")](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/?attachment_id=4259)Erin (middle row right) with TV presenters Joanna Lumley and Gloria Hunniford On Wednesday 27 November Erin Bain (Year 13) travelled to London as part of the Northern Irish Swim Team to compete in ‘Speedo’s Big Charity Swim – House of Lords vs House of Commons’ which was held in London’s Porchester swimming baths. The gala is held every year and this year the charity was Hope for Youth NI. There were eight swimmers in the Northern Irish team which triumphed in a relay against a team of celebrity opponents including two of the biggest names in British swimming, Mark Foster and Duncan Goodhew. The main race in the gala saw politicians from the House of Lords and the House of Commons, race each other in a bid to win the all-important ‘sword’. This year the House of Commons team was victorious. Erin was a little disappointed that the Prime Minister, who is normally an extremely competitive swimmer, was unable to attend. British swimming icon Rebecca Addlington was also absent this year because of her participation in “I’m a Celebrity…” Nevertheless, Erin was lucky enough to meet a few famous faces who are patrons of the charity, including Joanna Lumley, Gloria Hunniford and HRH the Duchess of Gloucester. She also received plenty of swimming kit from generous sponsors, Speedo! Congratulations to Erin on gaining an invitation to such a prestigious event. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ferin-bain-mixes-with-the-great-and-good-in-speedo-big-charity-swim-event%2F&t=Erin%20Bain%20mixes%20with%20the%20great%20and%20good%20in%20Speedo%20Big%20Charity%20Swim%20event) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Erin%20Bain%20mixes%20with%20the%20great%20and%20good%20in%20Speedo%20Big%20Charity%20Swim%20event&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ferin-bain-mixes-with-the-great-and-good-in-speedo-big-charity-swim-event%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Charities, Swimming --- ### [Ulster Swimming Championships - Gold for Erin and Calum](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-swimming-championships-gold-for-erin-and-calum/) **Published:** December 2, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Congratulations to twins Erin and Calum Bain who both won medals in the Ulster Swimming Championships on Friday 14 November. Erin took gold in the 100m Breaststroke and 4th in 200m Individual Medley, whilst Calum took gold in the 100m Butterfly and gold in the 100m Freestyle. This success means that Erin and Calum have qualified to swim for Ulster in the Interprovincial Championships in May. Earlier this year Calum represented Ireland in the Youth Olympics in Nanjing, China – a remarkable achievement. We wish Erin and Calum well as they continue to train and compete at such a high level in their sport. [![Calum Bain setting out for Nanjing to represent Ireland in the Youth Olympic Games](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/photo-21.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/photo-21.jpg)Calum Bain setting out for Nanjing to represent Ireland in the Youth Olympic Games - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-swimming-championships-gold-for-erin-and-calum%2F&t=Ulster%20Swimming%20Championships%20%E2%80%93%20Gold%20for%20Erin%20and%20Calum) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ulster%20Swimming%20Championships%20%E2%80%93%20Gold%20for%20Erin%20and%20Calum&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-swimming-championships-gold-for-erin-and-calum%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Swimming --- ### [Calum grabs gold](https://www.royaldungannon.com/calum-grabs-gold/) **Published:** May 5, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Congratulations to star swimmer Calum Bain (Year 14) on yet more success. At the beginning of May he competed in the Irish Open at the National Aquatic Centre Dublin, and took the Irish Title in the Men’s 50m Butterfly Final with a time of 25.19 seconds. At the 2015 Swim Ireland Awards – Calum was one of ten junior international athletes honoured for representing Ireland at the Youth Olympics last summer - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcalum-grabs-gold%2F&t=Calum%20grabs%20gold) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Calum%20grabs%20gold&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcalum-grabs-gold%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Swimming --- ### [Year 9 & 10 students compete at Ulster Schools Swimming competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-9-10-students-compete-at-ulster-schools-swimming-competition/) **Published:** October 17, 2016 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** A team of 7 students represented RSD at the Ulster Schools swimming competition on Sunday 16th October. **Content:** A team of 7 students represented RSD at the Ulster Schools swimming competition on Sunday 16th October. The swimmers were young for their age group category (age 12-14) and were competing in a strong field where many schools were represented throughout Ulster. Our eager students swam to set new personal bests in many races and performed to a strong personal standard. We would like to congratulate each one for their dedication and for seizing this opportunity to gain more experience. It was a long day for our dedicated competitors, leaving home at 5.45am and returning at 4pm. Unfortunately on this occasion they were unsuccessful in achieving a medal but we would like to wish them all the best for future competitions and commend them for their fantastic efforts so far. Our sincere congratulations go to: Hannah Courtney, Ethan Curry, James Moan, Adam Scott, Ellie Wilkinson, Sarah Wilson (all Year 9), and Ellie Curry (Year 10). - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-9-10-students-compete-at-ulster-schools-swimming-competition%2F&t=Year%209%20%26%2010%20students%20compete%20at%20Ulster%20Schools%20Swimming%20competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%209%20%26%2010%20students%20compete%20at%20Ulster%20Schools%20Swimming%20competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-9-10-students-compete-at-ulster-schools-swimming-competition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Swimming --- ### [Commonwealth qualifying for Calum Bain](https://www.royaldungannon.com/commonwealth-qualification-time-for-calum-bain/) **Published:** November 2, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Our congratulations go to former pupil Calum Bain (featured on the far right of photograph) on his outstanding recent swimming achievements. **Content:** Our congratulations go to former pupil Calum Bain (featured on the far right of photograph) on his outstanding recent swimming achievements. Calum recently achieved a qualification time for 50m freestyle for the 2018 Commonwealth Games (subject to selection in December 2017) at the British Championships 2017. Calum then competed as part of the Irish Swim Team in Amsterdam, placing 5th in 50m freestyle (now ranking 10th in the world), 7th in 50m fly and 6th in 100m freestyle. He has also been selected to compete as part of the Irish Team in the European Short Course Championship in Copenhagen in December 2017, the Commonwealth training squad and the potential Tokyo 2020 Olympic squad training camp. The Headmaster, Dr Burnett, said, “As a school, we witnessed Calum’s commitment to training in the pursuit of reaching his goals over many years. He has had to make lots of sacrifices along the way and I know he would be the first to acknowledge the support of his family and coaches. He is very humble when discussing his achievements and always shows incredible sportsmanship and we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Calum and to highlight how proud we are of him.” - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcommonwealth-qualification-time-for-calum-bain%2F&t=Commonwealth%20qualifying%20for%20Calum%20Bain) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Commonwealth%20qualifying%20for%20Calum%20Bain&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcommonwealth-qualification-time-for-calum-bain%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Swimming --- ### [RSD Swim Team at Ulster Schools Gala](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-swim-team-at-ulster-schools-gala/) **Published:** November 8, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** The RSD Swim Team travelled to Bangor to compete in The Ulster Schools Cup and Championships on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd of October, with well over one hundred schools represented at the event. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5802Peter-Mylroi-Lamont-Bronze-Medal-winner-17-19-year-old-Butterfly-at-Ulster-School-GalaWEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5802Peter-Mylroi-Lamont-Bronze-Medal-winner-17-19-year-old-Butterfly-at-Ulster-School-GalaWEB.jpg "IMG_5802Peter Mylroi Lamont Bronze Medal winner 17-19 year old Butterfly at Ulster School GalaWEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5803Matthew-Moan-Ulster-Schools-Gala-Backstroke-and-Butterfly-FinalistWEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5803Matthew-Moan-Ulster-Schools-Gala-Backstroke-and-Butterfly-FinalistWEB.jpg "IMG_5803Matthew Moan Ulster Schools Gala Backstroke and Butterfly FinalistWEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5805Swimming-brothers-James-and-Matthew-MoanWEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5805Swimming-brothers-James-and-Matthew-MoanWEB.jpg "IMG_5805Swimming brothers James and Matthew MoanWEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5723EDIT-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5723EDIT.jpg "IMG_5723EDIT") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5734WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5734WEB.jpg "IMG_5734WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5740WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5740WEB.jpg "IMG_5740WEB") The RSD Swim Team travelled to Bangor to compete in The Ulster Schools Cup and Championships on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd of October, with well over one hundred schools represented at the event. Joshua Curry, Daniel McClean and Matthew Moan (all Year 8) competed on the Saturday. Daniel achieved 2 personal bests in freestyle and breast stroke whilst Joshua Curry narrowly missed qualifying for the Irish Schools Final in butterfly, by 0.02 seconds. Matthew Moan had 2 excellent swims in back stroke and fly, he was also rewarded with 2 personal bests and was twice placed 7th overall. He will progress to represent RSD and Ulster at the Irish Schools Minors Gala in Dublin, in February. On Sunday Hannah Courtney (Year 10), Jayne Courtney (Year 8), Sarah Wilson and James Moan (both Year 10) left Dungannon bright and early at 6:15am. All swimmers put in plucky performances, competing in a really strong arena. James Moan achieved 16th out of 72 swimmers in breast stroke and 23rd out of 77 in back stroke and also two Swim Ulster qualifying times for his age group- which is quite an achievement. On Sunday afternoon, Ellie Curry (Year 11) and Peter Mylroi Lamont (Year 13) competed in the Senior section, again both putting in fine performances. Peter achieved a fantastic bronze medal in breast stroke and 10th in fly. We would like to congratulate all who swam, on their excellent performances. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-swim-team-at-ulster-schools-gala%2F&t=RSD%20Swim%20Team%20at%20Ulster%20Schools%20Gala) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Swim%20Team%20at%20Ulster%20Schools%20Gala&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-swim-team-at-ulster-schools-gala%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Swimming --- ### [Past pupil Calum Bain to compete at Gold Coast Commonwealth Games](https://www.royaldungannon.com/past-pupil-calum-bain-to-compete-at-gold-coast-commonwealth-games/) **Published:** March 21, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** RSD wishes Calum Bain (pictured above, far right) the very best of luck in the forthcoming Commonwealth Games where he will swim, representing Northern Ireland. Calum left NI on Tuesday to train and acclimatise to Australia's Gold Coast. **Content:** RSD wishes Calum Bain (pictured above, far right) the very best of luck in the forthcoming Commonwealth Games where he will swim, representing Northern Ireland. Calum left NI on Tuesday to train and acclimatise to Australia’s Gold Coast. The Games are due to take place there from 4th-15th April. We are all very proud of his achievement in making the team and look forward to watching him in action. Perseverando, Calum! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpast-pupil-calum-bain-to-compete-at-gold-coast-commonwealth-games%2F&t=Past%20pupil%20Calum%20Bain%20to%20compete%20at%20Gold%20Coast%20Commonwealth%20Games) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Past%20pupil%20Calum%20Bain%20to%20compete%20at%20Gold%20Coast%20Commonwealth%20Games&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpast-pupil-calum-bain-to-compete-at-gold-coast-commonwealth-games%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Swimming --- ### [Congratulations to cross country qualifiers](https://www.royaldungannon.com/congratulations-to-cross-country-qualifiers/) **Published:** February 10, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** After competing in the ‘E’ District competition in Dungannon Park on Wednesday 2nd February, a very impressive number of girls from RSD have qualified for the Ulster Cross Country finals which are to be held in Mallusk on Wednesday 23rd February. Congratulations to the members of the Junior Girls Team which progresses to the next stage: **Erin Bain, Rebecca Donaldson, Alex McDonald, Ellen Louise Irwin, Rebecca Emerson, Victoria Wilson.** Congratulations to the following individuals who also qualified by finishing within the top 15 runners in their respective races: **Hannah Smyth, Suzanne Rankin, Jessica Morrow, Jayne McClements, Amy McMullan, Kerry Jones.** We hope that more success will follow at the Ulster finals! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcongratulations-to-cross-country-qualifiers%2F&t=Congratulations%20to%20cross%20country%20qualifiers) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Congratulations%20to%20cross%20country%20qualifiers&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcongratulations-to-cross-country-qualifiers%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Athletics --- ### [Golf team off to flying start](https://www.royaldungannon.com/golf-team-off-to-flying-start/) **Published:** March 15, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The golf team had a very good win in their first outing by five matches to two over St Mary’s Lurgan at Dungannon Golf Club. Performance of the day went to Diane McClements in year 9. The team was Jonathan Black, Jack Milligan, Matthew Montgomery, Scott McLean, Jane McClements, Ruth Montgomery and Diane McClements. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Photo-0012-2-e1300202472807-366x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Photo-0012-2-e1300202472807.jpg "Exif_JPEG")Jonathan Black on the green with his St Mary's opponent - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Photo-0006-2-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Photo-0006-2.jpg "Exif_JPEG") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Photo-0010-2-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Photo-0010-2.jpg "Exif_JPEG") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Photo-0011-2-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Photo-0011-2.jpg "Exif_JPEG") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Photo-0009-2-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Photo-0009-2.jpg "Exif_JPEG") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgolf-team-off-to-flying-start%2F&t=Golf%20team%20off%20to%20flying%20start) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Golf%20team%20off%20to%20flying%20start&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgolf-team-off-to-flying-start%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Golf --- ### [Athletics Update](https://www.royaldungannon.com/athletics-update/) **Published:** May 16, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to the following athletes who qualified for the Ulster Championships after taking 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in their events at the ‘E’ District Championships: ***Boys*** Juniors - Adam Cooper (100m, long jump) - Thomas Fegan (200m) - Mark Rankin, Ryan Moore, Thomas Fegan, Adam Cooper (relay) - Jim Meng (shot) - William Irwin (high jump) Intermediates - Stuart Moore (triple jump, long jump) - Jack Milligan (high jump) Seniors - Stephen Rogers (shot) - Andrew Clingan (javelin, shot) ***Girls*** Juniors - Erin Bain (800m) Intermediates - Kaitlyn Tate (triple jump) - Georgina Mulligan (long jump) - Kaitlyn tate, Georgina Mulligan, Vicky Ferry and Caitlyn Bain (relay) Seniors - Kerry Jones (shot) - Kerry Jones, Amy McMullan, Caitlyn Bain, Georgina Mulligan (relay) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fathletics-update%2F&t=Athletics%20Update) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Athletics%20Update&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fathletics-update%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Athletics --- ### [Cricket news](https://www.royaldungannon.com/cricket-news/) **Published:** May 16, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The U15 XI were successful in their first round cup game at home to Carrickfergus College on Wed 18th May. RSD batted first having won the toss and thanks to Kyle Anderson (16 runs) and a late flurry by Jonathan Patterson (16 runs) they posted a score of 78 runs in 20 overs. This was not a big total and did in no way guarantee victory! However, despite some poor RSD fielding (5 dropped catches), the bowling of Stuart Moore (2-17), Thomas Fegan (2-5) and Caleb Dilworth (3-3) ensured a 28 run victory. A much stiffer task is ahead in the second round with a home tie with Wallace HS. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcricket-news%2F&t=Cricket%20news) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Cricket%20news&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcricket-news%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Cricket --- ### [Sports Day triumph for Mountjoy-Ranfurly](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-triumph-for-mountjoy-ranfurly/) **Published:** May 19, 2011 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** Sports Day once again proved to be an exciting event for competitors and spectators alike. The event took place on Wednesday 11th May and, as usual, inter-house rivalry was fierce, but there was no photo finish needed as Mountjoy-Ranfurly surged to an overall victory, whilst Berseford Charlemont battled to 2nd and Bullingbrook-Tyrone grabbed 3rd place, leaving Nicholson-Dungannon in 4th. Individual prizes were presented by the Vice President of the Old Boys Mr Philip Annesley and the President of the Old Girls Association Janitha Archer. Special thanks must go to the parent members of the PFTA for supplying refreshments and adding to the success of the occasion. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC03044-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC03044.jpg "Stuart Moore")Stuart Moore on his way to a gold medal in the long jump - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Boys-3-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Boys-3.jpg "Boys-3")Individual prizewinners: Adam Cooper, Thomas Fegan, Georgina Mulligan and - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC03001-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC03001.jpg "DSC03001")Sports Day triumph for Mountjoy-Ranfurly - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsports-day-triumph-for-mountjoy-ranfurly%2F&t=Sports%20Day%20triumph%20for%20Mountjoy-Ranfurly) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sports%20Day%20triumph%20for%20Mountjoy-Ranfurly&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsports-day-triumph-for-mountjoy-ranfurly%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** House News, Sports News **Tags:** Athletics --- ### [Golf season roundup](https://www.royaldungannon.com/golf-season-roundup/) **Published:** May 19, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The Golf Team competed in the Darren Clarke Golf League once again this year. They won two out of their three matches, defeating St. Mary’s and Lismore but losing heavily against St. Patrick’s. This meant they finished second in the group but unfortunately only St. Patrick’s went forward to the next stage of the competition. All the players enjoyed the experience and hopefully the interest in golf within the school will grow over the next few years. GRB - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgolf-season-roundup%2F&t=Golf%20season%20roundup) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Golf%20season%20roundup&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgolf-season-roundup%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Golf --- ### [Junior Girls represent RSD in All-Ireland Cross Country Championships](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-girls-cross-country-team-represent-rsd-in-all-ireland-championships/) **Published:** March 21, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/023-300x175.jpg)The team celebrates a fine performance in the All-Ireland Championships Congratulations to RSD’s Junior Girls Cross Country team who competed in the All-Ireland Championships which were held on Saturday 10th March in Galway. The team of six – Rebecca Boyd, Morgan Jenkins, Namphon Steele, Tiffany McDonald, Caitlin Rea and Kira McCammon – had qualified for the competition by finishing third in the Ulster Schools Cross Country Championships. The girls put in a fine performance to finish in a very creditable tenth place, with Rebecca Boyd finishing 50th in a field of 121. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjunior-girls-cross-country-team-represent-rsd-in-all-ireland-championships%2F&t=Junior%20Girls%20represent%20RSD%20in%20All-Ireland%20Cross%20Country%20Championships) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Junior%20Girls%20represent%20RSD%20in%20All-Ireland%20Cross%20Country%20Championships&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjunior-girls-cross-country-team-represent-rsd-in-all-ireland-championships%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Athletics --- ### [Junior Girls cross country team through to All-Ireland Championships](https://www.royaldungannon.com/cross-country-team-make-it-to-the-all-irelands/) **Published:** March 7, 2012 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On Saturday 10th March six junior school pupils will travel to Galway to compete in the Irish Schools Cross Country Championships. The Junior Girls team consisting of Rebecca Boyd, Morgan Jenkins, Namphon Steele, Tiffany McDonald, Caitlin Ray and Kira McCammon qualified for the competition when came third on Wednesday 22nd February at the Ulster Schools Cross Country Championships. Apart from this outstanding success, RSD was well represented at the Ulsters by Alex McDonald, who finished 20th, Erin Bain who finished 26th and Craig Ferry who took 27th place. We congratulate all of these pupils on such a fantastic effort, and we wish the Junior Girls team all the very best for the All-Irelands. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcross-country-team-make-it-to-the-all-irelands%2F&t=Junior%20Girls%20cross%20country%20team%20through%20to%20All-Ireland%20Championships) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Junior%20Girls%20cross%20country%20team%20through%20to%20All-Ireland%20Championships&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcross-country-team-make-it-to-the-all-irelands%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Athletics --- ### [Golf team update](https://www.royaldungannon.com/golf-team-update/) **Published:** March 30, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Ready to depart for the course – where better to be on a sunny spring morning? The golf team took part in the Darren Clarke Schools Golf League again this year, having three matches against St. Patrick’s Dungannon, Lismore and St. Patrick’sArmagh. Unfortunately, the team lost all three matches, with Jonathan Black (Year 11) and Patrick Forster (Year 10) the only players to actually win one of their games. The golfers of RSD need to get out and practise so that we can become more competitive in the years ahead. We now have our trip to the Irish Open to look forward to and hopefully this will inspire some future golfing stars. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgolf-team-update%2F&t=Golf%20team%20update) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Golf%20team%20update&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgolf-team-update%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Golf --- ### [Strong performance from RSD athletes at District Championships](https://www.royaldungannon.com/strong-performance-from-rsd-athletes-at-district-championships/) **Published:** May 15, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to all pupils who competed in the District Championships on Friday 11 May and congratulations to those who have qualified for the Ulster Championships which will be held on Saturday 19 May at the Antrim Forum. **QUALIFIERS FOR ULSTER ATHLETICS FINALS** JUNIOR BOYS RYAN MOORE: 1st 100m, 2nd 200m. INTER BOYS MARK RANKIN: 2ND 800m ADAM COOPER: 1st Long jump TIM BROWNLOW: 3rd High jump THOMAS FEGAN: 2nd Javelin GARY SMYTON: 3rd Javelin. RELAY TEAM: ADAM COOPER, MARK RANKIN, THOMAS FEGAN, GARY SMYTON SENIOR BOYS STEPHEN ROGERS: 2nd Shot ANDREW CLINGAN: 1st Javelin, 2nd Shot. JUNIOR GIRLS HANNAH SMITH: 2nd 800m JOANNA LITTLE: 1st High jump. INTER GIRLS ELLEN IRWIN: 1st 100m, 1st 200m ALEX McDONALD: 3rd 800m ERIN BAIN: 2nd 1500m, 3rd High jump RUTH MONTGOMERY: 3rd Javelin. SENIOR GIRLS AMY McMULLAN: 2nd 100m, 1st Long jump KAREN ELLIOTT: 2nd Triple jump CHRISTINE KELLY: 3rd Triple jump KERRY JONES: 2nd Shot RELAY: AMY McMULLAN, KAREN ELLIOTT, CHRISTINE KELLY, KERRY JONES. ULSTER FINALS, SATURDAY 19TH MAY. KDP/SAC - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstrong-performance-from-rsd-athletes-at-district-championships%2F&t=Strong%20performance%20from%20RSD%20athletes%20at%20District%20Championships) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Strong%20performance%20from%20RSD%20athletes%20at%20District%20Championships&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstrong-performance-from-rsd-athletes-at-district-championships%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Athletics --- ### [Irish Open](https://www.royaldungannon.com/3033/) **Published:** May 28, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Matthew Black and Zoe Geddis have both been chosen to carry scoreboards on two days of the Irish Open which is to be played at Royal Portrush between Thursday 28 June and Sunday 1 July. Matthew will be carrying out the role on Thursday and Saturday while Zoe’s days will be Saturday and Sunday. We wish them all the best and hope they end up with some of the top golfers in their groups! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F3033%2F&t=Irish%20Open) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Irish%20Open&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F3033%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Golf --- ### [RSD girls perform well at District Cross Country Championships](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-girls-perform-well-at-district-cross-country-championships/) **Published:** February 4, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Congratulations to the following girls who took part in the E District Cross Country Championships last Wednesday. The following girls have now qualified for the Ulster Championships on Wednesday 13 February. **Qualifiers and finishing position at E District event** **Junior Girls** Tiffany McDonald – 7th Rebecca Boyd – 9th Morgan Jenkins – 10th Thandwie Sheppard – 49th **Intermediate girls** Alex McDonald – 5th Erin Bain – 4th Anna McKeown – 49th Hannah Smyth – 14th Lottie Kennedy – 47th **Senior Girls** Georgina Mulligan – 2nd Jayne McClements – 5th - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1.jpg "1")A well earned rest - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2.jpg "2")It was muddy - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/4-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/4.jpg "4") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/5-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/5-1.jpg "5")The junior girls ready for the race - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-girls-perform-well-at-district-cross-country-championships%2F&t=RSD%20girls%20perform%20well%20at%20District%20Cross%20Country%20Championships) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20girls%20perform%20well%20at%20District%20Cross%20Country%20Championships&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-girls-perform-well-at-district-cross-country-championships%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Athletics --- ### [Cricket club update](https://www.royaldungannon.com/cricket-update/) **Published:** May 1, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** So far this term the weather has been kind and the prospects for a good school cricket season are positive. Only one League fixture has been played at the moment and the details are below. The fixture list is also included, please make every effort to allow your child to participate in our major summer team sport. Cricket is of course a non-contact, skills based activity and will allow those who as yet do not have the physical tools for rugby to get involved in a team game with their peers. This is a very valuable opportunity and all pupils should be encouraged to take part and give it a real go! NJC **Sherrygroom League fixtures v Royal School Armagh** **The U12 XI** – played their first ever competitive cricket match against RS Armagh. RSD lost by nine wickets, having batted first and made 32 runs in 17 overs. **The U13s –** played RSA last Thursday at home and won by 16 runs. RSD posted 90 – 4 in their 20 overs with **Ben Nicholl making an impressive 41 not out**. **The U14s** – restricted RSA to 98 off 20 overs and fell agonisingly only 3 runs short of the target. **Aaron Perry scored an excellent 55 runs**. **The U15s** – recorded a 4 wicket victory. **Patrick Forster** took 2 wickets for 15 runs in his 5 overs. **Peter Doran then made a valuable 40 runs** to secure the win. **The 1st XI –** made 101 in 20 overs with **David Leyburn** making 32 and **Thomas Fegan** 25. RSA lost an early wicket but scored the required runs in 13 overs to record a 9 wicket win. Overall League Result: RSD – 2 Wins (8 points); RSA – 3 wins (12 points) (*1st XI win = 6pts, U15 win = 4 pts, U14 win = 4 pts, U13 win = 4 pts, 12 win = 2 pts*) | *CRICKET FIXTURES 2013*** | | | | | | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | | | **Opponent** | **1st XI** | **Under 15** | **Under 14** | **Under 13** | **Under 12** | | **MAY** | Sat 4th | Friends S L | | H | A | H | A | | | Sat 18th | Larne GS | A | H | H | A | A | | **JUNE** | Sat 1st | Carrick GS | H | A | A | H | H | | | Sat 8th | Belfast HS | A | H | H | A | H | | | Sat 15th | Ballymena A | H | A | A | H | H | - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcricket-update%2F&t=Cricket%20club%20update) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Cricket%20club%20update&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcricket-update%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Sports News **Tags:** Cricket --- ### [‘E’ District Athletics](https://www.royaldungannon.com/e-district-athletics/) **Published:** May 13, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to the following athletes who qualified for the Ulster Athletic Finals on Saturday 18 May by finishing in first, second or third place in their event in the ‘E’ District Championships. | **MINOR GIRLS:** | |---| | Zoe Henderson | Gold, high jump | | **JUNIOR GIRLS:** | | Morgan Jenkins | Silver, shot | | Tiffany McDonald | Silver, triple jump | | Lucy Montgomery | Bronze, 200m | | **INTER GIRLS:** | | Erin Bain | Silver, 1500m | | Ellen-Louise Irwin | Silver, 200m | | Joanna Little | Gold, high jump | | Alex McDonald | Silver, 800m | | Jayne McCurdy | Silver, shot | | Hannah Smyth | Bronze, 800m | | Sam Kelly, Ellen-Louise Irwin, Jo McKeown, Joanna Little | Bronze, relay | | **MINOR BOYS:** | | Dylan Burton | Silver, long jump | | John Scott, Luke McMullan, Dylan Burton, Devon Wallace | Bronze, relay | | **JUNIOR BOYS:** | | Aaron McCammon | Gold, triple jump | | Aaron Perry | Silver, long jump | | **INTER BOYS:** | | Adam Cooper | Silver, 200m | | | Silver, long jump | | Mark Rankin | Silver, triple jump | | **SENIOR BOYS:** | | Scott McMullan | Silver, 800m | - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fe-district-athletics%2F&t=%E2%80%98E%E2%80%99%20District%20Athletics) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=%E2%80%98E%E2%80%99%20District%20Athletics&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fe-district-athletics%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Athletics --- ### [RSD Athletics Club - Ulster Finals results (Boys)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-athletics-club-ulster-finals-results-boys/) **Published:** May 21, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The Ulster finals were held on Saturday 18 May at the Antrim Forum. The very poor weather conditions, rain from 9.45 a.m. right through to the finish at 6 p.m. ensured that performances were below expectations. Adam Cooper’s Silver Medal in the long jump, however, was fitting reward for his hard work in training this year. He now qualifies for the Irish Finals in Tullamore on 1 June. KDP SENIOR BOYS: Scott McMullan – 6th, 800m. INTER BOYS: Adam Cooper – 2nd, long jump. JUNIOR BOYS: Aaron McCammon – 7th, long jump and 8th, triple jump. MINOR BOYS: Dylan Burton – 8th, long jump. MINOR BOYS RELAY TEAM: 5th in semi-final (Dylan Burton, John Scott, Luke McMullan & Devon Wallace) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-athletics-club-ulster-finals-results-boys%2F&t=RSD%20Athletics%20Club%20%E2%80%93%20Ulster%20Finals%20results%20%28Boys%29) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Athletics%20Club%20%E2%80%93%20Ulster%20Finals%20results%20%28Boys%29&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-athletics-club-ulster-finals-results-boys%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Athletics --- ### [Cricket Factory](https://www.royaldungannon.com/cricket-factory/) **Published:** December 4, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/P10110511-300x225.jpg "Cricket Factory")](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/?attachment_id=4197)Some of the Year 8 pupils who participated in the Cricket Factory Day with Nigel Jones On Thursday 28 November Nigel Jones, the Cricket Ireland Development Officer ran coaching sessions for all of Year 8 and all of Year 9 girls during PE and Games periods to give everyone a flavour of the game. He also ran sessions for Year 9 and 10 pupils who have already started playing the game during break and lunchtime. He was ably assisted by Mr McClintock, Miss Colgan and the Kiwi Tutors. Overall 190 pupils in the junior school had an opportunity to get a flavour for the game which remains the school’s major summer sport. This was a valuable introduction for most of the pupils, particularly in Year 8, who have not had any exposure to it until now. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcricket-factory%2F&t=Cricket%20Factory) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Cricket%20Factory&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcricket-factory%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Sports News **Tags:** Cricket --- ### [District Athletics - Impressive haul of medals from RSD's star athletes](https://www.royaldungannon.com/district-athletics-impressive-haul-of-medals-from-rsds-star-athletes/) **Published:** May 12, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![Medal winners with Mrs Robb and Mr McClintock](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Districts-medal-winners-300x225.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Districts-medal-winners.jpg)Medal winners with Mrs Robb and Mr McClintock Congratulations to all athletes who were selected to represent the school at the Districts Athletics Championships on Thursday 8 May. It was a very successful day for both the girls and the boys. A special mention must go to the following pupils who have qualified for the Ulster Finals which will be held on Saturday 17 May at the Antrim Forum: **Girls** - Lucy Turkington (Year 8) – Gold in Minor high jump - Zoe Henderson (Year 9) – Silver in Junior high jump - Faye Acheson (Year 10) – Bronze in Junior 100m - Lauren Boyd (Year 10) – Bronze in Junior triple jump - Tiffany McDonald (Year 11) – Gold in Intermediate high jump - Anna McKeown (Year 12) – Bronze in Intermediate long jump **Boys** - Adam McFarlane (Year 8) – Silver in Minor shot put - Luke Millar (Year 8) – Bronze in Minor high jump - Ryan Li (Year 8) – Silver in Minor long jump and Bronze in 100m - The Minor relay team: Ryan Li, Jack Girvan, James Glasgow, David Shrestha – Bronze - The Junior relay team: Adam Evans, Oliver Diamond, Ian Chow, Angus Mok – Bronze - Adam Evans (Year 10) – Silver in Junior triple jump and Bronze in Junior long jump - Adam Cooper (Year 13) – Silver in Senior long jump and Senior triple jump - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdistrict-athletics-impressive-haul-of-medals-from-rsds-star-athletes%2F&t=District%20Athletics%20%E2%80%93%20Impressive%20haul%20of%20medals%20from%20RSD%E2%80%99s%20star%20athletes) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=District%20Athletics%20%E2%80%93%20Impressive%20haul%20of%20medals%20from%20RSD%E2%80%99s%20star%20athletes&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdistrict-athletics-impressive-haul-of-medals-from-rsds-star-athletes%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, Sports News **Tags:** Athletics --- ### [Junior Girls cricket team shows impressive form at Super 8s competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-girls-cricket-team-show-impressive-form-at-super-8s-competition/) **Published:** June 17, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![Girls Cricket](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/JUN2-300x224.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/JUN2.jpg)The Junior Girls cricket team with Cricket Ireland’s Nigel Jones Well done to the junior girl cricketers from the Royal School Dungannon who competed in the Girls Super 8s competition at The University of Ulster Jordanstown on Friday 13 June. In their section they were undefeated, beating Belfast Royal Academy, Wallace High School B and Bloomfield Collegiate to gain a place in the final, where they came up against Wallace A and were narrowly defeated. RSD’s players of the tournament were Bobbie-Jo Wilson (Year 9) and Paddi Matthews (Year 8). - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjunior-girls-cricket-team-show-impressive-form-at-super-8s-competition%2F&t=Junior%20Girls%20cricket%20team%20shows%20impressive%20form%20at%20Super%208s%20competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Junior%20Girls%20cricket%20team%20shows%20impressive%20form%20at%20Super%208s%20competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjunior-girls-cricket-team-show-impressive-form-at-super-8s-competition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Cricket --- ### [Sports Day 2015: Bullingbrook-Tyrone make it two in a row!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2015-bullingbrook-tyrone-make-it-two-in-a-row/) **Published:** May 13, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Sports Day was held on Wednesday 6 May and, despite the cold damp weather, participation was good, particularly from pupils in Years 8-11. Last year’s winning house, Bullingbrook-Tyrone finished first again with a total of 459 points, thanks to the excellent overall level of participation from its members. Nicholson-Dungannon finished second on 420 points, whilst Mountjoy-Ranfurly took third (388 points), leaving Beresford-Charlemont in fourth with 353 points. Individual cups and prizes were presented by special guest, Vice President of the FPA Mrs Linda McDonald. Well done to all competitors and thanks to Mrs McDonald and to everyone who helped in making the day a success, particularly the members of the PFTA who ran the refreshments stall. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_0017-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_0017.jpg "IMG_0017") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_0230-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_0230.jpg "IMG_0230") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_0300-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_0300.jpg "IMG_0300") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_0305-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_0305.jpg "IMG_0305") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_0415-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_0415.jpg "IMG_0415") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_0601-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_0601.jpg "IMG_0601") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_0730-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_0730.jpg "IMG_0730") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_8868-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_8868.jpg "IMG_8868") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_8910-e1431551691920-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_8910-e1431551691920.jpg "IMG_8910-e1431551691920") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_9201-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_9201.jpg "IMG_9201") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_9689-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_9689.jpg "IMG_9689") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsports-day-2015-bullingbrook-tyrone-make-it-two-in-a-row%2F&t=Sports%20Day%202015%3A%20Bullingbrook-Tyrone%20make%20it%20two%20in%20a%20row%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sports%20Day%202015%3A%20Bullingbrook-Tyrone%20make%20it%20two%20in%20a%20row%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsports-day-2015-bullingbrook-tyrone-make-it-two-in-a-row%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, House News, Sports News **Tags:** Athletics --- ### [Sports Day 2016: hat trick heroics from Bullingbrook-Tyrone](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-day-2016-hat-trick-heroics-from-bullingbrook-tyrone/) **Published:** May 9, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P1080168-300x225.jpg)Bullingbrook-Tyrone house captains: Joannna Little and Philip Wilson Wednesday 4 May was Sports Day, RSD’s showpiece inter-house track and field competition. Bullingbrook-Tyrone had stormed to victory in the previous two Sports Days, and ‘the green army’ began with high hopes that they could make it three in a row. But as the competition wore on, Beresford-Charlemont stretched out into a substantial lead, thanks in no small part to excellent participation and performances from its Years 8-11 members. But towards the end of the day, BT reduced the lead considerably with some fine performances in the senior events, so that with just the relays and the last few field events remaining, BC clung to a very slim lead. With a late surge in these last few events of the day, BT inched ahead of their blue rivals to win by an agonising three points. The final scores were: Bullinbrook-Tyrone 510 points; Beresford-Charlemont 507; Nicholson Dungannon 459; Mountjoy-Ranfurly 406. Individual cups and prizes were presented by special guest, President of the FPA Mr Keith McLean. Well done to all competitors and thanks to Mr McLean and to everyone who helped in making the day a success, particularly the members of the PFTA who ran the refreshments stall. **. Photography by Hugo Ho (Year 12).** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P1080142-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P1080142.jpg "P1080142")Philip Wilson (Year 14) lifts the Senior Boys Champion trophy - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC04000-copy-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC04000-copy-1.jpg)Year 8 Girls in house colours line up for the start of the 800m race - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P1080136-copy-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P1080136-copy.jpg)Hannah Sloss, Kathryn Doran and Grace Ferguson - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P1080135-copy-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P1080135-copy.jpg)Dylan Redmond, John Scott and Hayden Kirk - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC04012-copy-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC04012-copy-1.jpg)Year 9 girls take their marks at the start of the 800m race - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC04008-copy-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC04008-copy.jpg)Year 9 boys - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC03985-copy-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC03985-copy.jpg)Milan Dickie, Zoe Henderson and Emily Carson - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC03983-copy-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC03983-copy.jpg)Angus Mok, Luke McMullan and Jeffrey Yau - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC03972-copy-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC03972-copy.jpg)Jeffrey Yau and Angus Mok at the start of the 200m - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC03967-copy-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC03967-copy.jpg)Jamie Thompson, Joshua Pinkerton and Ben Kelly - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC03947-copy-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC03947-copy.jpg)Toni Caddoo (Year 8) in the 200m - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC03942-copy-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC03942-copy.jpg)Year 10 boys trying to stay warm on a rather cold May afternoon - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC03937-copy-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC03937-copy.jpg)Matthew Hall and Ethan Curry (Year 8) at the start of the 200m - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC03912-copy-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC03912-copy.jpg)Lara Robinson (Year 8) takes her mark - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC03902-copy-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC03902-copy.jpg)Ellie Willis (Year 8) sets off in the 200m - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC03848-copy-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC03848-copy.jpg)David Saygi (Year 12) - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P1080165-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P1080165.jpg "P1080165")Winners of prizes in the Intermediate Boys section: George Curran, Luke McMullan, Dylan Redmond and Dillon Boyd - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P1080166-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P1080166.jpg "P1080166")Laura Saunders (Intermediate Girls Champion) and Zoe Henderson (Runner Up) with the Headmaster, Mr Keith McLean (FPA President), Miss Colgan and Mrs Robb (Head of Girls' PE) - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P1080167-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P1080167.jpg "P1080167")Winners of Prizes in the Senior Girls section: Tiffany McDonald, Joanna Little and Anna McKeown - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P1080169-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P1080169.jpg "P1080169")Champions at Junior level: Lucy Turkington and Jack Girvan - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P1080172-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P1080172.jpg "P1080172")Trophy winners in the Senior Boys section: Mathew Mylroi-Lamont, Polo Chiu and Philip Wilson - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P1080146-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P1080146.jpg "P1080146")Mr Keith McLean (FPA President) presents a trophy to Ellie Robinson (Minor Girls Champion) - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC04002-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC04002.jpg "SONY DSC")Year 8 boys: Adam Curran, Adam Scott (Minor Boys Champion) and James Girvan - 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The trip was kindly sponsored by Scottish Hockey and Stena Line, and we were accompanied by Mrs Diane Robb and Miss Sarah Colgan. The girls were privileged to be sponsored by both David Prentice Motors and local business JC’s Curtains & Blinds fitting service. The tournament was played over the course of 4 days, with the RSD Hockey team playing six teams from across the UK over Sunday 30th and Monday 31st October at the Glasgow Green Hockey Centre; home of the 2014 Commonwealth Games Hockey Championships. The girls also played their second day of matches at Hutcheson’s Grammar School and were warmly welcomed to each of the first class facilities provided. Participating schools in the tournament originated from Ireland, North and South, together with schools from Scotland and England in what was a real Home Nations Championship. The girls would like to thank Topflight for Schools for the superb organisation of the tournament and hospitality expressed to them during their stay in Glasgow. The tournament commenced for the girls with an early 6am wakeup call on the morning of Sunday 30th, as they met for breakfast along with other teams in The Bruce Hotel, before travelling to the National Hockey Centre in Clydesdale. The team were scheduled to play a total of 6 matches during the tournament, with 3 on each day. The RSD team, consisting of players ranging from Year 11 to Year 14, suffered a narrow defeat of 1-0 to Loreto Abbey, Dalkey in a well-fought and even match between the two teams. The time spent travelling by ferry and bus had taken its toll on the girls, this was most evident during the following two matches played by RSD at the National Hockey Centre, as they again suffered losses to neighbouring team from home, Banbridge Academy, and Craigholme School; an independent ‘all girls’ school from Glasgow. However, this only motivated and encouraged the girls to re-energise and prepare for the following day of hockey and another chance to display their hard work and preparation achieved from the previous weeks of training. A short bus journey on the morning of Monday 31st brought the RSD team to Hutcheson’s Grammar School for their final day of matches, on which they were scheduled to play another 3 schools from across the country. The final day of hockey commenced with a narrow draw of 0-0 to Loreto Abbey, Dalkey whom the girls had played and lost to the previous day, an encouraging result from a hard-fought match from both teams. After a short break, play continued with the RSD team facing Dollar Academy from Scotland, which they successfully won 2-0 thanks to strategic play and carefully constructed goals from Rebecca Boyd (Year 14) and Emily Carson (Year 12), assisted by Katie Burns (Year 12). The tournament concluded for the girls with a final match against Ursuline College Sligo, which ended at a draw of 1-1 at full time thanks to a goal from Zoe Henderson (Year 12). The girls displayed really excellent hockey skills during the trip; a real tribute to the hard work and preparation in training from both the RSD team and their coaches Mrs Robb and Miss Colgan. The tournament was finished with a celebratory dinner at The Bruce Hotel for all participating schools, as well as an awards ceremony and disco afterwards. The winning team of the tournament, Banbridge Academy, were presented with their awards from Aidan Gallagher (Sports Tour Director, Topflight for Schools) as well as plate winners Rainey Endowed School, Magherafelt. Each school was also given the opportunity to present individual awards to ‘Player of the Tournament’, and for our team, this was rightfully won by Zoe Henderson (Year 12). The trip concluded with an early departure from The Bruce Hotel on Tuesday 1st November, as the girls returned home to Dungannon after a tiring but enjoyable few days in Glasgow. The RSD Hockey Team along with coaches Mrs Diane Robb and Miss Sarah Colgan would like to thank Topflight for Schools for such a well-organised and enjoyable tournament, as well as Glasgow Green National Hockey Centre and the Hutcheson’s Grammar School for the first class facilities the girls were welcomed with. A thank you is also to be extended to The Bruce Hotel for the hospitality extended to the team during their stay in East Kilbride, Glasgow. The tournament was of huge benefit to the girls, giving them the chance to progress in both ability and experience while also proving to be a fun and enjoyable trip for all the girls involved. The team itself would like to thank Mrs Robb and Miss Colgan for their support and encouragement for the duration of the trip. The team hopes to return to the tournament next year, if not travelling elsewhere to continue their hockey development. Senior Hockey Squad: Rebecca Boyd, Rebekah Clingan, Jessica Cuddy, Megan Forster, Morgan Jenkins, Tiffany McDonald, Caitlyn Rea, Lucy Steenson (all year 14), Faye Acheson, Caron Jones, Grace Shrestha (all year 13), Katie Burns, Emily Carson, Zoe Henderson (all year 12), Joanne Shaw & Lucy Turkington (both year 11) Staff: Mrs Diane Robb and Miss Sarah Colgan - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsenior-girls-hockey-tour-glasgow-2016%2F&t=Senior%20Girls%20Hockey%20Tour%3A%20Glasgow%202016) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Senior%20Girls%20Hockey%20Tour%3A%20Glasgow%202016&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsenior-girls-hockey-tour-glasgow-2016%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sixth Form, Sports News, Trips and Visits, Year 11, Year 12 **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Senior House Badminton Competition 2018](https://www.royaldungannon.com/senior-house-badminton-competition-2018/) **Published:** January 15, 2018 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** There was a very pleasing turn out for senior house badminton which took place on 10th Jan. Initially, for the female singles, Nicholson/Dungannon’s Joanne Shaw dominated against both Bullingbrook/ Tyrone and Beresford / Charlemount winning 11-7 and 11-6 respectively. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Photo-10-01-2018-15-24-01WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Photo-10-01-2018-15-24-01WEB.jpg "Photo 10-01-2018, 15 24 01WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Photo-10-01-2018-15-19-29WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Photo-10-01-2018-15-19-29WEB.jpg "Photo 10-01-2018, 15 19 29WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Photo-10-01-2018-15-28-43WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Photo-10-01-2018-15-28-43WEB.jpg "Photo 10-01-2018, 15 28 43WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Photo-10-01-2018-15-30-46-1web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Photo-10-01-2018-15-30-46-1web.jpg "Photo 10-01-2018, 15 30 46 (1)web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Photo-10-01-2018-15-32-49WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Photo-10-01-2018-15-32-49WEB.jpg "Photo 10-01-2018, 15 32 49WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Photo-10-01-2018-15-05-20WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Photo-10-01-2018-15-05-20WEB.jpg "Photo 10-01-2018, 15 05 20WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Photo-10-01-2018-15-05-31WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Photo-10-01-2018-15-05-31WEB.jpg "Photo 10-01-2018, 15 05 31WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Photo-10-01-2018-15-07-18WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Photo-10-01-2018-15-07-18WEB.jpg "Photo 10-01-2018, 15 07 18WEB") **SENIOR HOUSE BADMINTON REPORT 2018** There was a very pleasing turn out for senior house badminton which took place on 10th Jan. Initially, for the female singles, Nicholson/Dungannon’s Joanne Shaw dominated against both Bullingbrook/ Tyrone and Beresford / Charlemount winning 11-7 and 11-6 respectively. However, she went on to meet her match in Mountjoy/Ranfurly’s Joyce Liu who won 11-4. Mountjoy continued their winning streak by also beating Bullingbrook/ Tyrone but were unsuccessful against Beresford / Charlemount‘s Ellie To. The female singles competition finished two wins each for ND, MR and BC. Beresford / Charlemount’s James Wilson started off the males’ singles competing against BT’s Isaac Li in an intense match but Isaac fought through; the final score being 11-5 to BT. James went on to play Mountjoy/Ranfurly’s Andrew Graham and succeeded with a confident victory. BC then took on Nicholson/Dungannon’s Haydon Kirk in a close match with Haydon coming out as victor. Bullingbrook/ Tyrone‘s Isaac Li followed this by dominating the next two games against ND and MR. The male singles competition finished with a close match between Andrew Graham and Haydon Kirk with a final score of 11-10 to ND. Bullingbrook/ Tyrone finished the male singles as victors with ND in second position. BC’s David Saygi and Sophie Wilson made up an excellent partnership for the mixed doubles winning each of their matches and thus became the mixed doubles victors. They were followed by BT won won two of their matches and MR who won match against ND. For the second year in a row it was a tightly contested competition for first place between BT & BC but this year Beresford / Charlemount took first place with Bullingbrook/ Tyrone in second, ND third and MR forth. We would like to thank all the competitors for taking part and the assistance of all the umpires and report writers who helped create another successful house badminton competition. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsenior-house-badminton-competition-2018%2F&t=Senior%20House%20Badminton%20Competition%202018) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Senior%20House%20Badminton%20Competition%202018&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsenior-house-badminton-competition-2018%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** House News, Sports News **Tags:** Badminton --- ### [Ashley Givan reflects on 'huge' experience at Commonwealth Games](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ashley-givan-reflects-on-huge-experience-at-commonwealth-games/) **Published:** October 22, 2010 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Ashley-Commonwealth-Games3-300x206.jpg)Ashley with Chef de Mission and RSD Old Boy, Robert McVeigh The 2010 Commonwealth Games took place in Delhi between the 3rd and the 14th of October and Ashley Givan, currently in Year 11, was the amongst the youngest of the participants. Representing Northern Ireland, she took part in Table Tennis in the team event and in the group stages of the singles competition. The team aimed for the top 8, and they narrowly missed out on their goal by finishing in a very creditable 9th position after losing to Nigeria. She is extremely proud of her achievement in representing her country, and she describes the experience as “huge” and the atmosphere as “immense”. She would love to return to the Commonwealth Games in the future and one day she hopes to be a paid professional. Katie Older - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fashley-givan-reflects-on-huge-experience-at-commonwealth-games%2F&t=Ashley%20Givan%20reflects%20on%20%E2%80%98huge%E2%80%99%20experience%20at%20Commonwealth%20Games) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ashley%20Givan%20reflects%20on%20%E2%80%98huge%E2%80%99%20experience%20at%20Commonwealth%20Games&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fashley-givan-reflects-on-huge-experience-at-commonwealth-games%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sports News **Tags:** Table Tennis --- ### [Triumph for table tennis team](https://www.royaldungannon.com/triumph-for-the-table-tennis-team/) **Published:** March 3, 2011 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On 16th February the RSD Table Tennis Team consisting of **Ashley Givan**, **Heather Hall**, **Karen Elliott**, **Kerry Jones**, **Jane McClements** and **Ruth Montgomery** travelled to the Valley Leisure Centre in Belfast to compete in the Ulster Schools Individuals Championships. The competition was intense but the RSD team demonstrated their usual drive and excellence. All the girls came in the top 10: **Ashley Givan** achieved first place and she was closely followed by **Kerry Jones** who came second. **Jane McClements** and **Ruth Montgomery** also competed very well and managed to gain third and fifth places respectively. Two days earlier **Michael Jones** also took part in the Boys section of the competition and achieved a very credible third position. The RSD table tennis team would like to thank Mrs. Robb for the help and support she provided. Anastasiya Kret - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftriumph-for-the-table-tennis-team%2F&t=Triumph%20for%20table%20tennis%20team) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Triumph%20for%20table%20tennis%20team&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftriumph-for-the-table-tennis-team%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Table Tennis --- ### [Congratulations to table tennis star Ashley Givan](https://www.royaldungannon.com/congratulations-to-table-tennis-star-ashley-givan/) **Published:** March 16, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Ashley Givan (Year 11) has been crowned National Champion in women’s table tennis after winning the singles competition at the Butterfly National Senior Championships in Dublin. Ashley showed superb determination and skill to achieve a decisive 4-1 victory over seasoned International and Irish number one, Amanda Mogey. This is an outstanding achievement, considering the fact that Ashley is still playing her sport at junior level. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcongratulations-to-table-tennis-star-ashley-givan%2F&t=Congratulations%20to%20table%20tennis%20star%20Ashley%20Givan) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Congratulations%20to%20table%20tennis%20star%20Ashley%20Givan&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcongratulations-to-table-tennis-star-ashley-givan%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Table Tennis --- ### [Ashley Givan to compete in World Championships](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ashley-givan-to-compete-in-world-championships/) **Published:** May 4, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Good luck to Irish Women’s Table Tennis Champion, Ashleigh Givan (Year 11) who has been selected by the Irish Table Tennis Association to compete in the World Individual Table Tennis Championships in Rotterdam, Holland from 7th to 15th May. We wish her continued success! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fashley-givan-to-compete-in-world-championships%2F&t=Ashley%20Givan%20to%20compete%20in%20World%20Championships) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ashley%20Givan%20to%20compete%20in%20World%20Championships&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fashley-givan-to-compete-in-world-championships%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Table Tennis --- ### [Ulster Schools Table Tennis](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-schools-table-tennis/) **Published:** December 6, 2011 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On Thursday 1st December, two table tennis teams from RSD travelled to the Valley Leisure Centre, Newtownards to compete in the Ulster Schools Championships. The U19 team consisting of Kerry Jones (captain), Karen Elliott, Heather Hall, Jane McClements, Ashley Givan and Ruth Montgomery, were unfortunately only able to reach the quarter-finals, where they were put out by Ballymena Academy in a tightly contested match, which ended 5-4. The U15 team consisting of Joe McKeown, Samatha Kelly, Lucy Talbot, Jemma Hall, Emma Thompson and Louise Maguire, gave an excellent performance, winning their semi-final comfortably 6-3. Unfortunately, however, the girls went on to lose a nail-biting final 6-3, and had to settle for the silver medals. All the girls would like to thank Mrs Robb for taking us and encouraging us throughout the day. Kerry Jones - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-schools-table-tennis%2F&t=Ulster%20Schools%20Table%20Tennis) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ulster%20Schools%20Table%20Tennis&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-schools-table-tennis%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Table Tennis --- ### [Success at Ulster Schools Individual Table Tennis Championships](https://www.royaldungannon.com/success-at-ulster-schools-individual-table-tennis-championships/) **Published:** February 3, 2012 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On Thursday 26th January, 16 pupils from RSD travelled to the Valley Leisure Centre, Newtownards, to compete in the Ulster School’s Individual Table Tennis Championships. RSD secured two gold medals, from Neil Irwin who won the U16 Boys’ and Ashley Given who won the U19 Girls competition. There was also one silver medal from Caron Jones in the U12 Girls section and one bronze medal from Kerry Jones in the U19 Girls. Jane McClements, Lucy Talbot, Jemma Hall, Samantha Kelly, Matthew Maguire, Michael Jones, Megan Haden, Jo McKeown and Emma Thompson all made it through the group stages into the 2nd round, but unfortunately faced tough competition. Well done to all who particpated, and congratulations to the medal winners. The pupils would like to thank Miss Colgan for driving them to the event. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuccess-at-ulster-schools-individual-table-tennis-championships%2F&t=Success%20at%20Ulster%20Schools%20Individual%20Table%20Tennis%20Championships) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Success%20at%20Ulster%20Schools%20Individual%20Table%20Tennis%20Championships&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuccess-at-ulster-schools-individual-table-tennis-championships%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Table Tennis --- ### [Ashley bound for World Championships](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ashley-bound-for-world-championships/) **Published:** March 27, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Congratulations to Ashley Givan who has been selected to represent Ireland at the Team World Table Tennis Championships which take place in Dortmund, Germany, between 25th March and 1st April. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fashley-bound-for-world-championships%2F&t=Ashley%20bound%20for%20World%20Championships) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ashley%20bound%20for%20World%20Championships&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fashley-bound-for-world-championships%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Table Tennis --- ### [Superb start to season for Ashley](https://www.royaldungannon.com/superb-start-to-season-for-ashley/) **Published:** September 11, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Ashley Givan (Year 13) continues to enjoy fine form in top level table tennis. She recently came third in the women’s section of the Irish Senior Tournament in Dublin, and proved that she is a force to be reckoned with by taking a set off her Northern Ireland team mate, Na Lau, who represented Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympics. Well done to Ashley, and we look forward to hearing of more success! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuperb-start-to-season-for-ashley%2F&t=Superb%20start%20to%20season%20for%20Ashley) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Superb%20start%20to%20season%20for%20Ashley&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuperb-start-to-season-for-ashley%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Table Tennis --- ### [Ashley to represent NI again in Commonwealth Games](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ashley-to-represent-ni-again-in-commonwealth-games/) **Published:** June 30, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Congratulations to table tennis star Ashley Givan (Year 14) who has been selected to represent Northern Ireland in the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Three times an Irish National Champion in her sport, Ashley is no stranger to competing at this level, having already represented Northern Ireland at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fashley-to-represent-ni-again-in-commonwealth-games%2F&t=Ashley%20to%20represent%20NI%20again%20in%20Commonwealth%20Games) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ashley%20to%20represent%20NI%20again%20in%20Commonwealth%20Games&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fashley-to-represent-ni-again-in-commonwealth-games%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Table Tennis --- ### [Superb performance by RSD pupils at Dublin Horseshow](https://www.royaldungannon.com/superb-performance-by-rsd-pupils-at-dublin-horseshow/) **Published:** October 14, 2010 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** This year, Amy and Hannah Whittle attended the Dublin Horseshow which was held at the RDS show grounds from 4th to 8th August. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Amy-Whittle211-207x300.jpg)Amy and Jack Sparrow Amy, who is in Year 12 and Hannah, Year 11, are well experienced as they have been showing ponies all their lives. They competed in several events at this very prestigious occasion which is in fact the biggest horseshow in Ireland. On Wednesday 4th August, Amy competed in the Connemara Performance Hunter Championships for 5-7 year old ponies. She says she was a little nervous before the event but when she got into the ring, like a true professional, all nerves disappeared and she came third with Ashfield Troubadour and fourth with Ashfield Jack Sparrow in the class for ponies 8-15 years old. For the Connemara Hunter Championship classes only 18 ponies qualified from all over Ireland from the six qualifying shows, so these results from Amy are really exceptional. Also, on Saturday 7th August she came first on Ashfield Jack Sparrow in the 14h Working Hunter Pony and Hannah came 6th on Ashfield Troubadour in the same class. These are excellent results for the girls and obviously a lot of hard work and dedication has paid off. Kathryn Hobson - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuperb-performance-by-rsd-pupils-at-dublin-horseshow%2F&t=Superb%20performance%20by%20RSD%20pupils%20at%20Dublin%20Horseshow) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Superb%20performance%20by%20RSD%20pupils%20at%20Dublin%20Horseshow&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuperb-performance-by-rsd-pupils-at-dublin-horseshow%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News --- ### [Fine start to season for RSD show jumping team](https://www.royaldungannon.com/fine-start-to-season-for-rsd-show-jumping-team/) **Published:** November 15, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Saturday 12th November six pupils travelled to Meadows Equestrian Centre in Lurgan to participate in the monthly inter-schools show jumping competition. The intermediate team consisting of Amy Whittle, Hannah Whittle, Steven Blair and Selina Blair finished on a zero score and in a good time which put them into sixth place overall. They also finished second place in the tack and turnout. Two Year 8 pupils, Polly Swale and Carly Douglas, competed in the individual competition. Both girls put in a good performance but unfortunately they both finished with faults. This was a great start to the show jumping season and we hope to improve on these results in later competitions. Amy Whittle - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffine-start-to-season-for-rsd-show-jumping-team%2F&t=Fine%20start%20to%20season%20for%20RSD%20show%20jumping%20team) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Fine%20start%20to%20season%20for%20RSD%20show%20jumping%20team&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffine-start-to-season-for-rsd-show-jumping-team%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Show Jumping --- ### [RSD's star showjumper](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsds-star-showjumper/) **Published:** November 30, 2010 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Emily-Turkington3-205x300.jpg)Emily in action Year 13’s new arrival, Emily Turkington, has had hugely successful year in European show jumping. Competing for the Ireland team in the summer, she took part in two events, jumping fences at 1.45m against a large field of competitors. At Barbizon, in France, she won one event, came 3rd in another and was 8th in the grand prix. At Chevenez, Switzerland, more success quickly followed as she ranked in an amazing two wins, a silver medal and a 4th and 5th place over five events. She was particularly happy with these results because it was her first time taking Allies Diamond Boy to an international event and he performed extremely well. But she wasn’t finished yet: in the last week of November Emily was in Holland, where her victory in the grand prix with Allies Diamond Boy means that she has now won that competition three years in a row. This weekend, from the 2rd of December through to the 5th, she’ll be back in Holland again, this time at Hengelo. We wish her the best of luck, but somehow, looking at her list of results, I don’t think she’ll need it much! Emily Garvin - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsds-star-showjumper%2F&t=RSD%E2%80%99s%20star%20showjumper) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%E2%80%99s%20star%20showjumper&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsds-star-showjumper%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Show Jumping --- ### [Emma-Jane (Yr9) and Dottie: The Pony Club Championships 2016](https://www.royaldungannon.com/emma-jane-yr9-dottie-pony-club-championships-2016/) **Published:** December 18, 2016 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Emma-Jane Orr (Year 9) pictured above, competing in the Pony Club Championships, on 'Dottie', at Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161117_081739-edit-1-crop2-e1482093708999-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161117_081739-edit-1-crop2-e1482093708999.jpg "20161117_081739 edit 1 crop2") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161117_081739-edit-1-crop3-e1482093723521-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161117_081739-edit-1-crop3-e1482093723521.jpg "20161117_081739 edit 1 crop3") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161117_081739-edit-1-crop-e1482093770118-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161117_081739-edit-1-crop-e1482093770118.jpg "20161117_081739 edit 1 crop") Emma-Jane Orr (Year 9) pictured above, competing in the Pony Club Championships, on ‘Dottie’, at Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire. Emma-Jane finished fourth in the team event held in August this year, and second in her 1 metre event. Congratulations to Emma for her great success at this event! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Femma-jane-yr9-dottie-pony-club-championships-2016%2F&t=Emma-Jane%20%28Yr9%29%20and%20Dottie%3A%20The%20Pony%20Club%20Championships%202016) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Emma-Jane%20%28Yr9%29%20and%20Dottie%3A%20The%20Pony%20Club%20Championships%202016&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Femma-jane-yr9-dottie-pony-club-championships-2016%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Show Jumping --- ### [1st place for Bethany at 2017 Dengie Championships](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-place-bethany-2017-dengie-championships/) **Published:** April 3, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Bethany Robinson Smith (Yr 9) and her horse Maximillion recently scooped a 1st place rosette at the prestigious 2017 Dengie Championships, taking place at Addington Manor Equestrian Centre in Buckinghamshire. **Content:** Bethany Robinson Smith (Yr 9) and her horse Maximillion recently scooped a 1st place rosette at the prestigious 2017 Dengie Championships, taking place at Addington Manor Equestrian Centre in Buckinghamshire. As this was Bethany’s first time competing outside Ireland, to achieve such a high standard was a superb achievement and a delightful result. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/8-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/8.jpg "8") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-04-03-13.54.08-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-04-03-13.54.08-e1533230984100.png "2017-04-03 13.54.08") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-04-03-13.54.57-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-04-03-13.54.57-e1533230657106.jpg "2017-04-03 13.54.57") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-04-03-13.55.47-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-04-03-13.55.47.png "2017-04-03 13.55.47") Bethany blitzed through two qualifying events in Northern Ireland for the aforementioned Championships, taking 2nd place and then 3rd place at each respectively. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-place-bethany-2017-dengie-championships%2F&t=1st%20place%20for%20Bethany%20at%202017%20Dengie%20Championships) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20place%20for%20Bethany%20at%202017%20Dengie%20Championships&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-place-bethany-2017-dengie-championships%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Key Stage 3, Sports News, Year 9 **Tags:** Show Jumping --- ### [Shooting stars in Scotland](https://www.royaldungannon.com/shooting-success-in-scotland/) **Published:** October 25, 2010 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** During September the RSD team of eight shooters went on tour to Scotland. After a long journey to Banff on the 24th, they played their first match. Despite being unfamiliar with the rules of the match, they won comfortably. The next morning they had the opportunity to play tourists and took some spectacular photographs of the Scottish countryside before going on to Huntly for their second match, which they also won, with an amazing average of 94 each. After the main match there was a novelty shoot for which there were two winners: two from RSD and one from Huntly R.C, with the Huntly shooter taking the individual prize from RSD by only one point. The team thoroughly enjoyed their trip and have been invited back to both clubs. In fact, Sheena Sharp, the secretary of Huntly R.C, former UK number 1 and current manager of the Scottish under-21 team, was so impressed by our team that she is now considering bringing that team over to Northern Ireland! All in all, a very successful trip – the dedication is obviously paying off. Very well done to everyone on the team! Emily Garvin - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fshooting-success-in-scotland%2F&t=Shooting%20stars%20in%20Scotland) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Shooting%20stars%20in%20Scotland&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fshooting-success-in-scotland%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Shooting --- ### [Shooting Club celebrates winter success](https://www.royaldungannon.com/shooting-club-celebrates-winter-success/) **Published:** February 24, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** RSD shooters have enjoyed considerable success in competitive meetings over the past few months. On Saturday 13th December, the RSD Shooting team competed in the Northern Ireland Schools Meeting. The team of eight lifted the Inter-Schools Shield after finishing top of the table, whilst two RSD teams of four came first and second, thus providing the club with another trophy for its cabinet – the Inter-Schools Perpetual Challenge Shield. In addition to these team successes, **Simon Ferguson** (Year 13) won the Under 16 Individual event, narrowly beating **Reuben Young** (Year 12) into second place. **Caleb Dilworth** (Year 11) also recorded a second place finish in the Under 14 Individual competition. More success followed in January at the Downshire Open, in which 11 of RSD’s shooters competed. **Aisling Napier** (Year 14) was winner of both Class ‘C’ and the Junior event, whilst **Simon Ferguson** (Year 13) finished second in Class ‘C’ and third in the Junior event. In Class ‘D’ **Patrick Swaile** (Year11) was second and **Agnes Chan** (Year 13) finished third. Congratulations to all RSD shooters on this fine set of results. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fshooting-club-celebrates-winter-success%2F&t=Shooting%20Club%20celebrates%20winter%20success) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Shooting%20Club%20celebrates%20winter%20success&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fshooting-club-celebrates-winter-success%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Shooting --- ### [Congratulations to shooting star Aisling](https://www.royaldungannon.com/congratulations-to-shooting-star-aisling/) **Published:** November 22, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Aisling Napier, who left Upper Sixth in June, has been awarded a Northumbria University scholarship (worth up to £4000) in recognition of her talent in shooting. Aisling is on the University’s ‘Club Athlete Programme’ which supports athletes who compete at representative level. Aisling was also the recipient of a £400 award from the Mary Peters’ Trust in September, again for competing at representative level. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcongratulations-to-shooting-star-aisling%2F&t=Congratulations%20to%20shooting%20star%20Aisling) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Congratulations%20to%20shooting%20star%20Aisling&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcongratulations-to-shooting-star-aisling%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Shooting --- ### [Shooting - Northern Ireland Schools representatives](https://www.royaldungannon.com/shooting-northern-ireland-schools-representatives/) **Published:** April 30, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Joshua-Robert-and-Connor-300x199.jpg)Congratulations to Year 12 Rifle Club members, Joshua McKee, Robert McMinn and Conor Deacon who recently represented Northern Ireland Schools in the British Schools National Match (postal). The boys are picture holding the team badges and date bars which were awarded to them. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fshooting-northern-ireland-schools-representatives%2F&t=Shooting%20%E2%80%93%20Northern%20Ireland%20Schools%20representatives) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Shooting%20%E2%80%93%20Northern%20Ireland%20Schools%20representatives&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fshooting-northern-ireland-schools-representatives%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Shooting --- ### [Former pupil selected for NI Commonwealth Games shooting team](https://www.royaldungannon.com/5315651/) **Published:** June 30, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Congratulations to former pupil Claudia McClung who has been selected to represent Northern Ireland on the shooting team in this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Claudia joins the team led by Chef de Mission Robert McVeigh, also a former pupil of RSD. In the past 15 years Robert has served on the mission staff of all four Commonwealth Games and the Commonwealth Youth Games. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F5315651%2F&t=Former%20pupil%20selected%20for%20NI%20Commonwealth%20Games%20shooting%20team) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Former%20pupil%20selected%20for%20NI%20Commonwealth%20Games%20shooting%20team&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F5315651%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Shooting --- ### [Sharp shooters – Sincere Tang and Winsome Wong](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sharp-shooters-sincere-tang-and-winsome-wong/) **Published:** June 18, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to Sincere Tang and Winsome Wong (Year 14). The girls are pictured with the Headmaster who presented them with their NI representative badges after both girls competed in the British Schools Small-bore Match. Dr Burnett presented Sincere with her Winter League silver medal, for winning the 2nd Division Short Range Rifle match. She was also winner of the Courtney Cup (awarded each year to the school’s best shooter). - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsharp-shooters-sincere-tang-and-winsome-wong%2F&t=Sharp%20shooters%20%E2%80%93%20Sincere%20Tang%20and%20Winsome%20Wong) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sharp%20shooters%20%E2%80%93%20Sincere%20Tang%20and%20Winsome%20Wong&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsharp-shooters-sincere-tang-and-winsome-wong%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, Extra-curricular News, Sixth Form, Sports News **Tags:** Shooting --- ### [Northern Ireland Championships for RSD Shooting Team](https://www.royaldungannon.com/northern-ireland-championships-rsd-shooting-team/) **Published:** March 14, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Nine members of the RSD Shooting Club competed in the Northern Ireland Championships, held at the East Antrim Club, Ballyclare on Wednesday 1st March. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_3031-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_3031.jpg "IMG_3031") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_3030-e1489505738656-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_3030-e1489505738656.jpg "IMG_3030") Nine members of the RSD Shooting Club competed in the Northern Ireland Championships, held at the East Antrim Club, Ballyclare on Wednesday 1st March. This was a very successful visit. Several shooters recorded personal bests. These included Angel To (Yr13) (285 ex 300 with a 98) and Caitlin Canavan (Yr11) (286 ex 300 also with a 98). Adam McMinn (Yr14) and Caitlin Canavan were our top scorers. Our Boarding students were also well represented and shot well; Angel To, Andy Yu (Yr13), Brian Cheung (Yr14) and David Clarkson (Yr12). Though not quite at ‘their best’, Zack El Marif (Yr12) and Rhyss McMullan (Yr12) also performed creditably. At the moment we do not know their placings in the Northern Ireland context. We are in the final rounds of our league competitions. Currently our ‘A’ team is leading in their league; Adam McMinn, Zack el Marif and Thomas Ferguson (Yr14). Now that Spring is here we are looking forward to shooting outdoors. Many thanks to Mr A Kelly for providing the information for our Shooting Team report. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnorthern-ireland-championships-rsd-shooting-team%2F&t=Northern%20Ireland%20Championships%20for%20RSD%20Shooting%20Team) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Northern%20Ireland%20Championships%20for%20RSD%20Shooting%20Team&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnorthern-ireland-championships-rsd-shooting-team%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Sports News **Tags:** Shooting --- ### [RSD Northern School Bank](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-northern-school-bank/) **Published:** December 6, 2010 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** School bank staff Alana Deacon and Cherith Hughes with Northern Bank representative As part of a wide range of school programmes and activities that support and encourage young people to be confident in managing their finances and to be well-informed consumers we are pleased to announce the launch of the RSD School Bank. The School Bank will be available initially for Year 9 pupils only and then opened out to other Year groups later in the year. It will be run by selected Year 13 pupils and supervised by Mr Willis, along with a member of staff from Northern Bank-Dungannon Branch. Pupils can deposit or withdraw money from their accounts every Monday lunch time, 1.20 pm -1.50 pm in H11. JWW - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-northern-school-bank%2F&t=RSD%20Northern%20School%20Bank) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Northern%20School%20Bank&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-northern-school-bank%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Orienteering Club charting new territory](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering-club-charting-new-territory/) **Published:** October 6, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** RSD’s newest club is now fully up and running on Thursday afternoons after school. A proper orienteering map of the school grounds has been completed and a permanent course, with 22 stations, is now in place. Ten members of the club have even been to their first event on Wednesday 5th October at the University of Ulster Coleraine. Everyone had an extremely enjoyable time, with Alex Mcmaster (Year 12) doing best on the longer green course and Cameron Mullan (Year 8) doing best on the shorter orange course. Below are some photos from the event at Coleraine. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Photo-0010-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Photo-0010.jpg "Exif_JPEG") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Photo-0006-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Photo-0006.jpg "Exif_JPEG") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Photo-0008-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Photo-0008.jpg "Exif_JPEG") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Photo-0009-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Photo-0009.jpg "Exif_JPEG") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Photo-0007-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Photo-0007.jpg "Exif_JPEG") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Photo-0010-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Photo-0010-1.jpg "Exif_JPEG") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-club-charting-new-territory%2F&t=Orienteering%20Club%20charting%20new%20territory) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%20Club%20charting%20new%20territory&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-club-charting-new-territory%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Strong start for Orienteering team in first league event](https://www.royaldungannon.com/good-start-for-orienteering-team-in-first-league-event/) **Published:** February 29, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The first of the Northern Ireland Schools Orienteering League events took place at Parkanaur Forest on Wednesday 29th February. RSD had 13 competitors and by the end of the day everyone seemed to have had a very enjoyable time, with varying degrees of success. (No one is still running round Parkanaur, I think!) The Year 8 boys had an extremely successful day, taking all three of the top places – Ben Robinson (1st), Cameron Mullan (2nd) and Andrew Burton (3rd). The best performer in the year 9 boys was Thomas Ferguson, who finished 5th, whilst the best performer of the year 9 girls was Rachael Kelly, who finished 4th. Talk on the bus on the way back had already turned to next week’s event in Cookstown and who would come out top then. GRB - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgood-start-for-orienteering-team-in-first-league-event%2F&t=Strong%20start%20for%20Orienteering%20team%20in%20first%20league%20event) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Strong%20start%20for%20Orienteering%20team%20in%20first%20league%20event&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgood-start-for-orienteering-team-in-first-league-event%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Orienteering success](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering-success/) **Published:** March 9, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The orienteering club maintained their great form by taking all the top places at the 2nd league event at Cookstown on Wednesday 7th March. In the year 8 event Cameron Mullan was first, Ben Robinson second and Andrew Burton third. In the year 9 event Rebecca Boyd was first, Megan Forster second and Morgan Jenkins third. RSD were already on top of the league after the first event at Parkanaur but have now extended that lead and are looking like the team to beat. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-success%2F&t=Orienteering%20success) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%20success&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-success%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Orienteering news](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering-news/) **Published:** March 30, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** RSD’s strong first season of orienteering has not gone unnoticed. In fact the school is featured in the latest edition of the Northern Ireland Orienteering newsletter. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-news%2F&t=Orienteering%20news) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%20news&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-news%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Orienteering](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering/) **Published:** May 16, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** After the latest round of orienteering events, RSD have extended their lead at the top of the table. The highlights of the latest event in Londonderry were wins for Ben Robinson (Year 8 Boys section), Thomas Ferguson (Year 9 Boys) and Rebecca Boyd (Year 9 Girls). RSD pupils were also second and third in the Year 9 Boys section (Adam Smith & Lucas McMaster) and in the Year 9 Girls (Tiffany McDonald & Kira McCammon). With one event left RSD are strong favourites to win the league and have some good competitors who are capable of taking medals in the Individual Championships. GRB - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering%2F&t=Orienteering) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Strong start to season for orienteering team](https://www.royaldungannon.com/strong-start-to-news-season-for-orienteering-team/) **Published:** September 26, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The orienteering team got off to a very successful start at the first event at the Lakeland Forum, Enniskillen, on Wednesday. **Year 8 boys:** 1st Stephen Black **Year 8 girls:** 1st Laura Saunders, 2nd Hannah Ferguson **Year 9 boys:** 1st Ben Robinson **Year 9 girls:** 1st Grace Shrestha, 2nd Hannah Chambers, 3rd Connie McLaughlin This is an extremely encouraging start but there is still room for a few more on the team. If interested come along on Thursdays after school or speak to Mr Black. In other orienteering news, Rebecca Boyd in Year 10 has been impressing organisers and NI officials by winning some NI events recently. There is even talk that she could possibly be asked to join the NI development squad. Congratulations to Rebecca. GRB - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstrong-start-to-news-season-for-orienteering-team%2F&t=Strong%20start%20to%20season%20for%20orienteering%20team) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Strong%20start%20to%20season%20for%20orienteering%20team&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstrong-start-to-news-season-for-orienteering-team%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Orienteering update](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering-update/) **Published:** October 22, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Click on the link below to read the latest NI Orienteering newsletter, in which the successes of RSD pupils Ben Robinson, Stephen Black and Rebecca Boyd are mentioned. [NI Orienteering August-October](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/?attachment_id=3316) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-update%2F&t=Orienteering%20update) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%20update&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-update%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Orienteering Team retains NI Championship title](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering-team-retains-ni-championship-title/) **Published:** March 27, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** At the Northern Ireland Orienteering Championships held on Tuesday 25 March in Drum Manor Forest Park, RSD had another very successful day. Provisional results suggest that we have retained the championship that we won last year. We took first place in all the secondary school age groups. Year 8 girls: 1st Louise Boyd Year 8 boys: 1st Jack Robinson Year 9 girls: 1st Laura Saunders Year 9 boys: 1st Richard Cuddy - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-team-retains-ni-championship-title%2F&t=Orienteering%20Team%20retains%20NI%20Championship%20title) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%20Team%20retains%20NI%20Championship%20title&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-team-retains-ni-championship-title%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Orienteering team wins NI Championship](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering-team-wins-ni-championship/) **Published:** May 27, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Wednesday 27 May at Drum Manor Forest Park RSD’s Orienteering team retained its title of NI Post Primary Champions. Well done to Stephen Black (Year 10), Louise Boyd (Year 9) and Tori Hampton (Year 8) who were all first in their age groups. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-team-wins-ni-championship%2F&t=Orienteering%20team%20wins%20NI%20Championship) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%20team%20wins%20NI%20Championship&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-team-wins-ni-championship%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Orienteering: NI representative](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering-ni-representative/) **Published:** September 9, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Congratulations to Stephen Black (Year 11) on being selected to represent the Northern Ireland orienteering team at the Junior Inter Regional Championships to be held in the Midlands on the weekend of the 26th/27th September. We wish Stephen and the team well for the event. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-ni-representative%2F&t=Orienteering%3A%20NI%20representative) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%3A%20NI%20representative&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-ni-representative%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Orienteering team lifts league trophy](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering-team-lifts-league-trophy/) **Published:** December 4, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Last year was the first time for the Northern Ireland Schools Orienteering League. In the end RSD were easy winners. This was a real team performance with everyone contributing points throughout the season. The main members of the team were: Andrew Burton, Cameron Mullan and Ben Robinson (Year 9); Thomas Ferguson, Lucas McMaster, Rebecca Boyd, Megan Forster, Lauren Hudson, Morgan Jenkins, Rachael Kelly, Bethany Matthews, Kira McCammon, Tiffany McDonald, Thandwie Sheppard, Katie Sloan (Year 10). At the final event of the year, the individual championships, Cameron Mullan and Rebecca Boyd emerged as Northern Ireland Schools champions in their respective age groups. Well done to Cameron and Rebecca and to all of the team members for the part they played in this fantastic achievement. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-team-lifts-league-trophy%2F&t=Orienteering%20team%20lifts%20league%20trophy) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%20team%20lifts%20league%20trophy&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-team-lifts-league-trophy%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News --- ### [Orienteering](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering-2/) **Published:** February 11, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Rebecca Boyd (Year 10) and Stephen Black (Year 8) pictured at the ‘Bronze Skills Day’ for Orienteering. The event was held in Hillsborough Forest Park on Saturday 9 February. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-2%2F&t=Orienteering) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Orienteering news](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering-news-2/) **Published:** March 1, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The latest orienteering event took place on Thursday 28 February in Garvagh Forest. Star of the event was Stephen Black (Year 8) who won his class M12 by an extremely large margin of 11 minutes and 4 seconds. His time would actually have been quick enough to get him equal first in the older age group. Laura Saunders (Year 8) was second in W12, Leah Doran and Kim Wallace (Year 9) were second and third respectively in W14 and Ben Robinson (Year 9) was fourth in M14. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-news-2%2F&t=Orienteering%20news) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%20news&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-news-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Orienteering update](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering-update-2/) **Published:** March 11, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Three representatives from RSD took part in the first NI Orienteering colour series event at Drum Manor on Saturday 9 March. Stephen Black (Year 8) finished second over the yellow course, Cameron Mullan (Year 9) finished second over the orange course and Mr Black finished first over the long orange course. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-update-2%2F&t=Orienteering%20update) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%20update&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-update-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Orienteering Update](https://www.royaldungannon.com/3824/) **Published:** April 23, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Wednesday 17 April RSD took part in the latest round of the Schools Orienteering League at an extremely wet Castlewellan Forest Park. However, the damp and difficult conditions did not stop RSD taking all the top positions in their races and putting them back in with a chance of retaining their league title. RESULTS M12 1st Stephen Black, 2nd Kyle West, 3rd Luke McMullan W12 1st Laura Saunders M14 1st Cameron Mullan, 2nd Ben Robinson W14 1st Kim Wallace, 2nd Sarah Wilson, 3rd Connie McLaughlin The final league event takes place on Thursday 16 May at Portglenone Forest and another set of top results will be needed to win the title. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F3824%2F&t=Orienteering%20Update) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%20Update&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F3824%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Orienteering Update](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering-update-3/) **Published:** October 14, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** RSD had one representative in the Northern Ireland orienteering championships on Saturday 12 October held at Meelmore Lodge in the Mourne mountains. Well done to Stephen Black (Year 9) who managed to achieve third place in his age group on a hilly and rocky course. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-update-3%2F&t=Orienteering%20Update) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%20Update&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-update-3%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Orienteering update](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering-update-4/) **Published:** October 21, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to Stephen Black (Year 9) who completed a busy day on Saturday 19 October by winning the yellow course at the seventh event in the Northern Ireland Orienteering colour series. Having played rugby for the U13 XV in the morning, he headed off to Binevenagh to compete in the orienteering event. He has now secured overall victory in the yellow colour series with one event still to take place. Orienteering team coach Mr Black also managed to find his way round and finish first on the long orange course! ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Mr-Black.jpg)Mr Black heading downhill to the finish - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-update-4%2F&t=Orienteering%20update) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%20update&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-update-4%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Orienteering team wins Northern Ireland Championship event](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering-team-wins-northern-ireland-championship-event/) **Published:** June 18, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** RSD competed in the Northern Ireland Schools’ Championship at Drum Manor on Tuesday 18 June and came away victorious. Top individual results were: W12 1st Laura Saunders M12 1st Stephen Black, 2nd Luke McMullan W14 1st Sarah Wilson, 2nd Kim Wallace, 3rd Carly Douglas M14 2nd Ben Robinson - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-team-wins-northern-ireland-championship-event%2F&t=Orienteering%20team%20wins%20Northern%20Ireland%20Championship%20event) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%20team%20wins%20Northern%20Ireland%20Championship%20event&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-team-wins-northern-ireland-championship-event%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Orienteering Update - Hillsborough (21 Nov)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering-update-hillsborough-21-nov/) **Published:** November 25, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Hillsborough-300x200.jpg "Hillsborough")](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/?attachment_id=4145)The Orienteering Club at Hillsborough Forest Park The Orienteering Club had its first outing of the year to Hillsborough Forest on Thursday 21 November. It was a bright but cold day, good conditions for orienteering. Everyone really enjoyed the event and the results were extremely good too. Year 10 boys – 1st Ben Robinson Year 9 girls – 1st Laura Saunders, 2nd Jessica Hamilton Year 9 boys – 1st Stephen Black, 2nd Jacob Smyth, 3rd Scott Matthews Year 8 girls – 1st Paddi Matthews, 2nd Sarah Boyd, 3rd Louise Boyd Year 8 boys – 1st Jack Robinson, 2nd Scott Sharkey - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMAG0126-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMAG0126.jpg "IMAG0126") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMAG0127-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMAG0127.jpg "IMAG0127") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMAG0129-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMAG0129.jpg "IMAG0129") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMAG0130-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMAG0130.jpg "IMAG0130") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-update-hillsborough-21-nov%2F&t=Orienteering%20Update%20%E2%80%93%20Hillsborough%20%2821%20Nov%29) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%20Update%20%E2%80%93%20Hillsborough%20%2821%20Nov%29&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-update-hillsborough-21-nov%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Orienteering Update - Parkanaur (23 Nov)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering-update-5/) **Published:** November 28, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Saturday 23 November, following on from a successful outing on Thursday at Hillsborough, RSD was again well represented at Parkanaur Forest. Six pupils and Mr Black attended the event which was organised by Lagan Valley Orienteering Club. On difficult courses, with some elusive checkpoints, it was mainly a case of learning from mistakes and hoping to improve the next day. Performance of the day went to Jack Robinson (Year 8) on the yellow course. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-update-5%2F&t=Orienteering%20Update%20%E2%80%93%20Parkanaur%20%2823%20Nov%29) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%20Update%20%E2%80%93%20Parkanaur%20%2823%20Nov%29&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-update-5%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Orienteering Update](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering-update-6/) **Published:** February 11, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![Orienteering, Somerset Forest Park - FEB 2014](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Orienteering-Somerset-Forest-Park-FEB-2014-200x300.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Orienteering-Somerset-Forest-Park-FEB-2014.jpg)On Tuesday 4 February, RSD’s orienteering team headed to Somerset Forest in Coleraine. Dry and sunny weather meant that it was an extremely enjoyable and successful day. Results were as follows: **Year 8 girls** – 1st Hollie Burton, 2nd Emma Givan, 3rd Paddi Matthews, 4th Louise Boyd, 5th Sarah Boyd, 6th Bebhinn Elliot-Murphy **Year 8 boys** – 1st Jack Robinson, 2nd Scott Sharkey **Year 9 girls** – 1st Laura Saunders, 2nd Hannah Ferguson **Year 9 boys** – 1st Jacob Smyth, 2nd Stephen Black, 3rd Scott Matthews **Year 10 boys** – 1st Ben Robinson - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-update-6%2F&t=Orienteering%20Update) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%20Update&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-update-6%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Orienteering Update - Armagh Festival of Orienteering](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering-update-armagh-festival-of-orienteering/) **Published:** May 14, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to the following pupils on their excellent performances at the Armagh Festival of Orienteering last week: **Year 8 Girls** – 1st Louise Boyd **Year 8 Boys** – 1st Scott Sharkey, 2nd Jack Robinson **Year 9 Girls** – 1st Laura Saunders **Year 9 Boys** – 2nd Stephen Black **Year 10 Boys** – 1st Ben Robinson **Year 11 Boys Course 1** – 3rd Daniel Courtney - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-update-armagh-festival-of-orienteering%2F&t=Orienteering%20Update%20%E2%80%93%20Armagh%20Festival%20of%20Orienteering) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%20Update%20%E2%80%93%20Armagh%20Festival%20of%20Orienteering&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-update-armagh-festival-of-orienteering%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Orienteering update](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering-update-7/) **Published:** November 25, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The first outing of the year for the Orienteering Club saw them travel to Parkanaur Forest. There was mixed success with the notable results being Tori Hampton Y8 and Stephen Black Y10 coming first in their respective age groups. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-update-7%2F&t=Orienteering%20update) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%20update&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-update-7%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Orienteering update](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering-update-8/) **Published:** March 11, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The new orienteering season has begun with both school events and full Northern Ireland events taking place. RSD travelled to Florencecourt Forest on a beautiful spring day on the 10th March and came away with the following winners of their respective age groups: Stephen Black – Year 10 Louise Boyd – Year 9 Tori Hampton – Year 8 Stephen Black (Year 10) has been competing at Northern Ireland events, finishing 5th in the NI score and 3rd in the NI night championships (both at Crawfordsburn Country Park) and recently winning the first of the NI colour series, Light Green, held at Drumnaph Forest. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-update-8%2F&t=Orienteering%20update) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%20update&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-update-8%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Orienteering update - first events of 2015/16 season](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering-update-first-events-of-201516-season/) **Published:** October 22, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The orienteering club had their first outing of the year in Omagh on Monday 12 October. The stars of the day were Tori Hampton (Year 9), Laura Saunders (Year 11), Adam Scott (Year 8), Jon Birnie (Year 9) and Stephen Black (Year 11). The minibus was full and the high level performances set up some healthy competition for selection for the next event in Portadown on Wednesday 21 October, which was another great success. Again, the top performers were Stephen Black, Jon Birnie, Adam Scott and Tori Hampton. Well done to all team members for their competitiveness and for a great start to the season! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-update-first-events-of-201516-season%2F&t=Orienteering%20update%20%E2%80%93%20first%20events%20of%202015%2F16%20season) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%20update%20%E2%80%93%20first%20events%20of%202015%2F16%20season&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-update-first-events-of-201516-season%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Orienteering success](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering-success-2/) **Published:** October 30, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done Stephen Black (Year 11) on his achievements in orienteering this year. After a season in which he enjoyed great form, Stephen was selected for the Northern Ireland team at the Junior Inter-Regional Championships in Birmingham in September. The photo (right) is of Stephen at one of the last meetings of the 2014/15 season – the Northern Ireland Orienteering Championships at Magilligan at the end of October. He finished second in his age group at that event. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-success-2%2F&t=Orienteering%20success) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%20success&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-success-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Orienteering success](https://www.royaldungannon.com/orienteering-success-3/) **Published:** September 22, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Stephen Black (Year 12), who has been selected by NI Orienteering to be part of the team for the Junior Inter Regional Championships which are being held this weekend in Aberdeen. **Content:** Congratulations to Stephen Black (Year 12), who has been selected by NI Orienteering to be part of the team for the Junior Inter Regional Championships which are being held this weekend in Aberdeen. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-success-3%2F&t=Orienteering%20success) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%20success&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Forienteering-success-3%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Abbey Theatre visit - 'Juno and the Paycock'](https://www.royaldungannon.com/abbey-theatre-visit-juno-and-the-paycock/) **Published:** October 5, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On the evening of Tuesday 4th October, a group of senior pupils travelled to the Abbey Theatre in Dublin to see Sean O’Casey’s classic Irish tragedy ‘Juno and the Paycock’. Set in the Dublin tenements in 1922 (during the Irish Civil War), the entire play centres on the poverty-stricken Boyle family. The play’s heroine, Juno is married to Jack Boyle who calls himself ‘Captain’ Boyle. But in reality, Boyle is a useless and irresponsible drunkard – a prancing ‘paycock’ who shuns the reality of work at every stage in the play, and spends most of his time in the pub with his drinking ‘butty’, Joxer Daly. Son Johnny Boyle is a sickly and wounded veteran of the Easter Rising who lives his life in fear that one day he will be caught and shot by the comrades he betrayed, whilst daughter Mary is a shallow and naive young woman looking for a man who can offer her a better life away from the slums. When the family are told that they will inherit money from a distant relative, there is an air of optimism for everyone. But all doesn’t go to plan. The tragic and comic elements of the play were performed very well by an impressive cast which included Ciaran Hinds as Captain Boyle. Hinds has starred in a string of well-known movies, including Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster *Munich*. The pupils and staff in attendance all had a great night out. More theatre visits for senior pupils are likely to come later in the year so why not get involved next time! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fabbey-theatre-visit-juno-and-the-paycock%2F&t=Abbey%20Theatre%20visit%20%E2%80%93%20%E2%80%98Juno%20and%20the%20Paycock%E2%80%99) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Abbey%20Theatre%20visit%20%E2%80%93%20%E2%80%98Juno%20and%20the%20Paycock%E2%80%99&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fabbey-theatre-visit-juno-and-the-paycock%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Trips and Visits --- ### ['Macbeth' - theatre trip and drama workshop](https://www.royaldungannon.com/macbeth-theatre-trip-and-drama-workshop/) **Published:** November 21, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/P1060455-300x197.jpg)Mark Stewart and Joshua McKee pick up some tips from the Lyric Theatre actors On the evening of Thursday 8 November, 60 senior pupils joined a Theatre Club outing to see ‘Macbeth’ in The Lyric Theatre, Belfast. Pupils and staff enjoyed the darkly comic production of Shakespeare’s supernatural thriller. As a follow-on from their night out at the theatre, Year 12 pupils were treated to a drama workshop, led by actors from Lyric Theatre. The event, which took place in school on Thursday 20 November, was a great experience for all who were involved. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmacbeth-theatre-trip-and-drama-workshop%2F&t=%E2%80%98Macbeth%E2%80%99%20%E2%80%93%20theatre%20trip%20and%20drama%20workshop) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=%E2%80%98Macbeth%E2%80%99%20%E2%80%93%20theatre%20trip%20and%20drama%20workshop&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmacbeth-theatre-trip-and-drama-workshop%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies --- ### [RSD Ski Trip Easter 2012 – Les Carroz, France.](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-ski-trip-easter-2012-les-carroz-france/) **Published:** October 20, 2010 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The trip will be the biggest ever taken, 80 Pupils and 8 staff. Dates: 30th March – 5th April 2012. Mr Canning would like to thank the parents for their support of this valuable and fun experience for the children. The next instalment of £150 will be due after February Half-Term 2011. Deposits have been retained, but not cashed, from the remaining pupils who are on the reserve list. Some places may become available, should anyone drop out over the next 17 months. Ski Party Leader:- Mr Canning Staff:- Mrs Robb, Mr Hunniford, Miss Weir, Mr Watterson, Miss Robinson, Mr Turner, Miss Cummins. The trip costs £729 in total. To even out the cost burden the following schedule has been given to those who are going. Deposit – £150 – October 2010 2nd Instalment – £150 – February 2011 3rd Instalment – £150 – September 2011 Final Balance – £279 – January 2012. There will be a Parents and Pupils meeting and Kit Hire meeting before Christmas 2011. This will give everyone a chance to find out more about the trip and hire any specialised kit required for the week. A full British (or Irish) Passport is required which must be valid until October 2012. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-ski-trip-easter-2012-les-carroz-france%2F&t=RSD%20Ski%20Trip%20Easter%202012%20%E2%80%93%20Les%20Carroz%2C%20France.) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Ski%20Trip%20Easter%202012%20%E2%80%93%20Les%20Carroz%2C%20France.&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-ski-trip-easter-2012-les-carroz-france%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits **Tags:** Skiing --- ### [Ski Trip 2016](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ski-trip-2016/) **Published:** March 24, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image-1-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image-1.jpeg "Ski trip") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image-2-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image-2.jpeg "Ski trip") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image-3-e1460042043781-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image-3-e1460042043781.jpeg "image-3-e1460042043781") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image-4-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image-4.jpeg "image-4") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image-5-e1460042021711-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image-5-e1460042021711.jpeg "Ski trip") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image-e1460042062215-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image-e1460042062215.jpeg "image-e1460042062215") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fski-trip-2016%2F&t=Ski%20Trip%202016) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ski%20Trip%202016&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fski-trip-2016%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits **Tags:** Skiing --- ### [2012 SKI TRIP - Les Carroz, Haute Savoie, France](https://www.royaldungannon.com/2012-ski-trip-les-carroz-haute-savoie-france/) **Published:** April 18, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/RSD-Ski-Trip-2012-024-300x225.jpg)The intermediate group in celebratory mood A big thank-you, to all of the parents who supported the trip. It was very successful. The 80 children, our biggest party ever, had a great time, the snow was excellent, the scenery spectacular and the weather good. The beginners could not have had better conditions to learn to ski in. The hotel was very good, only five minutes walk from the village centre and five minutes from the main lifts in the morning. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/RSD-Ski-Trip-2012-006-1-1-300x225.jpg)Year 9 Girls relaxing at luchtime on the sun terrace of the mountain top restaurant; Bethany Matthews, Katie Sloan & Rachel Kelly. The intermediate and advanced groups had a huge range and variety of slopes to test and hone their skills on. I hope the positive experiences and memories will remain fresh for many years to come. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/RSD-Ski-Trip-2012-034-1-1-300x225.jpg)The Sixth Form doing what they do best….posing! I would like to thank the staff who gave up their time to come on the trip; Miss McCombe, Miss Robinson, Mrs Matthews, Mrs Clingan, Mr Willis, Mr Watterson and Mr Hunniford. The next trip will be next Easter due to the very late Easter in 2014. NJC - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F2012-ski-trip-les-carroz-haute-savoie-france%2F&t=2012%20SKI%20TRIP%20%E2%80%93%20Les%20Carroz%2C%20Haute%20Savoie%2C%20France) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=2012%20SKI%20TRIP%20%E2%80%93%20Les%20Carroz%2C%20Haute%20Savoie%2C%20France&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F2012-ski-trip-les-carroz-haute-savoie-france%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits **Tags:** Skiing --- ### [The Adventures of Tom Sawyer](https://www.royaldungannon.com/adventures-tom-sawyer/) **Published:** November 14, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** This year’s school production of ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ transported audiences back to America’s Mid-West in the 1840’s, where all enjoyed the tale of young, troublesome Tom Sawyer growing up along the Mississippi river for three nights from 9th-11th of November 2017. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/TomSawyer4436web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/TomSawyer4436web.jpg "TomSawyer4436web") - 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[ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/TomSawyer4431web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/TomSawyer4431web.jpg "TomSawyer4431web") This year’s school production of ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ transported audiences back to America’s Mid-West in the 1840’s, where all enjoyed the tale of young, troublesome Tom Sawyer growing up along the Mississippi river for three nights from 9th-11th of November 2017. The story begins by introducing the intriguing characters of the town, all of whom have their own individual quirks and characteristics. We meet a gaggle of gossiping middle-aged woman, comprised of Mrs Thatcher, Mrs Harper and Widow Douglas, mothers of some of the rebellious youngsters of the town, expertly portrayed by Sophie Older, Hannah Ferguson and Laura Saunders, as well as the local school teacher Walter Potter –played by David Saygi- and his love interest Mary Rogers –played by Lauren Boyd. However, the plot thickens immensely upon realising that Doctor Robinson –portrayed by Owen Rea- is also in love with Mary and will do anything possible to spoil Walter’s chances with her. The deceptive ‘Doc’ pays Injun Joe –the antagonist of the play, performed by Stephen Black – to keep Walter’s father, Muff Potter – played by Peter McClements – inebriated so as to disgrace the teacher and ruin his chances with young Mary, allowing the Doctor to take the lead. However, Joe, being the ruffian that he is, demands more money from the Dr. who refuses, threatens to put him in prison and thus ends their agreement. Sinisterly, Joe vows revenge, foreshadowing what is soon to come. Meanwhile Aunt Polly –played by Dion Di Maio- punishes her nephew Tom Sawyer, the eponymous protagonist of the drama, performed by Bebhinn Elliot-Murphy, for skipping school, making him whitewash a fence to discipline him. However, Tom cleverly manipulates his friends to trade him small treasures for the privilege of doing his work. He has a flirtatious interaction with Becky Thatcher –portrayed by Sarah Boyd- and the two children comically decide to get “engaged”, but all falls to pieces when Tom lets slip that he’s been “engaged” before to Amy Lawrence, played by Cherith Robinson. After Becky shuns Tom, he arranges to sneak out with Huckleberry Finn, portrayed by Aimee Johnston, to the graveyard where they stumble upon the murder of young Dr Robinson by the evil Injun Joe, who will soon blame Walter’s father Muff potter, a hapless drunk, for the crime. A comic interlude then ensues in the schoolroom, where a disastrous spelling recital involving Ben Rogers (Ellie Curry), Gracie Miller (Kamile Grydziusko) and Alfred Temple (Zara McDermott), alongside Tom and co. Similarly, Judge Thatcher (Justin Lam), an honoured guest in town, has the dubious honour of presenting the school merit medal to the undeserving Tom. Our hero has managed to gain ‘yellow tickets for the medal using his charm and wit, but his lack of academic knowledge is soon comically exposed. However, the scene ends with the shocking discovery of Dr Robinson’s body being announced. Terrified, the two young boys swear a blood oath to never to tell anyone about the horrific event they have just witnessed. The small Missouri town is jarred on hearing of the doctor’s death and with Muff Potter being blamed instead of Joe, Tom and Huck are racked with guilt, deciding that running away is their only option, and so they flee with Tom’s best friend in tow, Joe Harper –played by Catherine Boyd- and become pirates on Jackson’s Island on the Mississippi River. The discovery of their disappearance and some evidence found on the banks of the river, lead the town to believe the trio are dead, prompting an emotive scene involving Aunt Polly and the other mothers, relatives and guardians of the boys. We also witness some humorous scolding of the Rev Sprague (played by Robin Kirk) by Mrs Douglas (Laura Saunders), when he suggests Huckleberry Finn will not join the other two boys in heaven. However, the meddling Tom, not being far away from his hometown, returns that night to hear that his funeral will be held the next day and is suddenly struck with the comedic idea of appearing at his own funeral, surprising everyone. As the boys prepare for their return home the following day, they discover Muff Potter near their hide out, running from the law and his unjust charge. The boys and Muff sleep, ready for their homecoming, however trouble lurks ever closer and Injun Joe arrives on the scene, tricking Muff into return to the town with him in order to claim the reward set for Muff’s retrieval. The boys, on waking and being unable to locate Muff, arrive promptly back in town while their funerals are in full swing. Lurking out of sight, they observe the grieving town for a few moments, beginning to see that their lives in their small-town homes weren’t so bad. On making themselves known when the mourners exit the church, there is jubilation for the boys’ safe return. However, the frantic joy is soon disturbed by a grapple between the men of the town, who want to inflict summary justice upon Muff Potter, and execute him for the murder he committed, without an official trial. Tom and Huck, finally deciding to break their impulsive oath, speak up and tell the townspeople all they saw that fateful night. Injun Joe, now a known criminal, attempts to flee, but is stopped short by Sheriff Jones- played by Dylan Mason. The town, overcome with happiness at the prospect of having their boys back, celebrate, prompting the young trouble makers to come home, giving up their dreams of becoming pirates once and for all. The show was a huge success for all those involved. The gifted cast was guided skilfully by Mr McDowell and Mr McGuinness, creating a quality and superb show that made the Assembly Hall come alive for three nights. The production, as always, would not have been such a success without the incredible teamwork of the Costume Committee, the talented hair and make-up team and the committed backstage team –run by sixth-form pupils, who were involved in painting, construction of props and various necessary tasks, long before the actual nights of the performance. Congratulations to all staff and students involved in another amazing production! Reporters: Laura Anderson and Rebecca Richardson (both Year 14) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fadventures-tom-sawyer%2F&t=The%20Adventures%20of%20Tom%20Sawyer) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=The%20Adventures%20of%20Tom%20Sawyer&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fadventures-tom-sawyer%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Drama News, Events, Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Music News, Sixth Form --- ### [Rehearsals for 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rehearsals-adventures-tom-sawyer/) **Published:** November 8, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Tickets for this year’s play, ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ by Mark Twain, are now on sale. It will take place over three nights from Thursday 9th November through to Saturday 11th November. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/3web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/3web.jpg "3web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/8web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/8web.jpg "8web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1web.jpg "1web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/13web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/13web.jpg "13web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2web.jpg "2web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/15web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/15web.jpg "15web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/14web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/14web.jpg "14web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/12web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/12web.jpg "12web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/5web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/5web.jpg "5web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/11web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/11web.jpg "11web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/10web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/10web.jpg "10web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/9web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/9web.jpg "9web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/7web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/7web.jpg "7web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/6web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/6web.jpg "6web") Tickets for this year’s play, ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ by Mark Twain, are now on sale. It will take place over three nights from Thursday 9th November through to Saturday 11th November. Tickets cost £10 for an adult, £8 for a child, senior citizen or student. There is a special rate of £30 for a family ticket which covers 2 parents plus 2/3/4/5 children. Tickets are available to purchase by contacting the school, or available for students to buy at any break or lunch-time in the foyer. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frehearsals-adventures-tom-sawyer%2F&t=Rehearsals%20for%20%E2%80%98The%20Adventures%20of%20Tom%20Sawyer%E2%80%99) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Rehearsals%20for%20%E2%80%98The%20Adventures%20of%20Tom%20Sawyer%E2%80%99&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frehearsals-adventures-tom-sawyer%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Drama News, Events, General News, Music, Music News --- ### [2016 School Musical : Hello Dolly!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/2016-school-musical-hello-dolly/) **Published:** November 13, 2016 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** Last week, for 4 nights from Wed 26th to Sat 29th Oct here in the hall, large audiences enjoyed the school’s annual production, Hello Dolly! **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2-RSD-Hello-Dolly-43-e1479079618602.jpg) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/3-RSD-Hello-Dolly-85-e1479079630521.jpg) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/4-RSD-Hello-Dolly-91-e1479079645299.jpg) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/5-RSD-Hello-Dolly-168-e1479079964840.jpg) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/6-RSD-Hello-Dolly-114-e1479079676883.jpg) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/7-RSD-Hello-Dolly-177-e1479079728441.jpg) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/8-RSD-Hello-Dolly-125-e1479079741530.jpg) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/8-RSD-Hello-Dolly-140-e1479079796161.jpg) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/9-RSD-Hello-Dolly-138-e1479079808421.jpg) Last week, for 4 nights from Wed 26th to Sat 29th Oct here in the hall, large audiences enjoyed the school’s annual production, Hello Dolly! They were transported back to the gleaming lights of 1890s New York City where matchmaker Dolly Gallagher-Levi is trying to help couples find wedded bliss. The meddlesome and life loving Dolly –portrayed by Lauren Boyd- has her eyes set on marrying the austere but rich Horace Vandergelder, played by Reuben Morrow. The rather paradoxical pair were well balanced out by the comic timing and antics of Vandergelder’s employees, Cornelius Hackl and Barnaby Tucker, who mischievously decide to abandon their post at Vandergelder’s ‘Hay and Feed Store’ to take their first afternoon off. The comedic double act was taken on by Andy Irvine as Cornelius and Stephen Black as Barnaby, each gentleman displaying a great understanding of their roles as well as authentic and crisp New York accents. Their seemingly harmless afternoon off results in a rather awkward and humorous encounter with respectable millineress Irene Molloy, portrayed by Laura Saunders, and her assistant Minnie Fay, played by Bebhinn Elliott-Murphy. The slapstick comedy of their performances alongside their singing and dancing had the audience eating out of their hand. An invitation for dinner sees the four head off to The Harmonia Gardens, or as Horace puts it, ‘the most expensive restaurant in town’, run by the flamboyant head waiter Rudolph Reisenweber, played by Adam McFarlane, and his team of talented waiters, comprised of boys from first year all the way to upper sixth, as well as a few teachers thrown into the mix! Whilst at the restaurant, the scheming Dolly sets Horace up with the supposedly wealthy Ernestina Money, played by Dion Di Maio, knowing he won’t like her and hoping to persuade Horace that Dolly herself would make a much better match. This quickly turns sour after a disastrous polka dance competition, where Horace becomes enraged that his tearful young niece Ermengarde, played by Laura Anderson, is seeing artist Ambrose Kemper, played by David Saygi. After a misunderstanding and an uproarious fight scene, Cornelius and Barnaby are fired by Vandergelder and the rest of the characters are swiftly arrested in a hilarious manner. However, the crafty Dolly Levi, who always has an answer for everything, swoops in to save the day and prevents the sentimental and pernickety Judge, portrayed by the very funny Matthew Scott, from sentencing her friends to a miserable end. All of the couples stories end in ‘happily-ever-after’ with Horace realizing that he really does love Dolly and they agree to marry. The talented principal roles were well supported by an equally talented group of chorus members and dancers from all years, who graced the stage at each performance with an air of confidence, enthusiasm and dedication, enhancing the toe-tapping, show-stopping numbers, such as ‘Call on Dolly’, ‘Put on your Sunday Clothes’, ‘Elegance’ and the famous title song, ‘Hello Dolly’, backed up by a superb band, which included both RSD staff and pupils, music tutors and RSD past-pupils. The gifted cast were guided by Mr McDowell as director, Mr Cuddy taking on the role of producer and Mr Boyd as musical director with past pupil Abby Anderson lending her time as production assistant. The quality of acting, singing and dancing was superb and made the whole production come alive and really draw in the audience. As always, a large group of pupils volunteered their efforts in other equally important parts of the production, such as backstage, props, sound, lighting as well as Miss Robinson’s and Miss McCombe’s hair and makeup team and Mrs Kerr’s and Mrs Chamber’s costume committee. Art and DT departments set design and construction were impressive and added atmosphere. Special thanks must also go to Mr David Johnston and Miss Jade Hegarty for all their work on the set. The program team and staff and students who organized refreshments at the interval each night also added to the audience’s experience. Each night went down as a huge success, with continual applause and standing ovations- all well deserved by cast and crew. It is safe to say that each and every audience member left the performance feeling uplifted by the witty and delightful storyline and singing along to their favourite tunes. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F2016-school-musical-hello-dolly%2F&t=2016%20School%20Musical%20%3A%20Hello%20Dolly%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=2016%20School%20Musical%20%3A%20Hello%20Dolly%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F2016-school-musical-hello-dolly%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Drama News, Music News --- ### [Upcoming FPA & PTFA events - Don't miss out!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/upcoming-fpa-ptfa-events-dont-miss-out/) **Published:** September 26, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Excerpt:** Promotional posters of upcoming events. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14372445_1102684519786207_3988106885005413002_o-730x1024.jpg) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fupcoming-fpa-ptfa-events-dont-miss-out%2F&t=Upcoming%20FPA%20%26%20PTFA%20events%20%E2%80%93%20Don%E2%80%99t%20miss%20out%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Upcoming%20FPA%20%26%20PTFA%20events%20%E2%80%93%20Don%E2%80%99t%20miss%20out%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fupcoming-fpa-ptfa-events-dont-miss-out%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** FPA, PFTA --- ### [PFTA Student and staff quiz](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pfta-student-and-staff-quiz/) **Published:** November 15, 2016 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** Wednesday 9th November saw an evening of great fun and laughter, as staff and pupils competed fiercely in the annual PFTA quiz night. **Content:** *RSD Staff* ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/PFTA-2-e1479081807348.jpg) *Mrs White (aka Honey G) , Mrs Stewart (aka The Joker) and Miss Chestnutt (aka Shrek)* ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/PFTA-4-e1479081927918.jpg) *Mrs White & Mr Moore (aka “Phil vs the PHM”!)* ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/PFTA-3-e1479081884233.jpg) *Mrs White and her team* ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_3023-e1479241293857.jpg) *Mr Kerr and his team* ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_3028-e1479241336373.jpg) *Mr Moore and his team* ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_3018-e1479241374769.jpg) *Lydia Carson, Miss McCombe and Sarah Shrestha* ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_3043-e1479241384224.jpg) *Mr Cuddy and his team* ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_3046-e1479241403401.jpg) *Miss Williamson and her team* Wednesday 9th November saw an evening of great fun and laughter, as staff and pupils competed fiercely in the annual PFTA quiz night. An amazing total of £500 was raised, which has been given to the Shrestha family as they consider a suitable commemoration for David. The winning team on the evening was ‘The Janitors’, who played Mrs Stewart as their joker. The team scooped a prize of £50 and have very kindly re-donated this to the total collection for the Shrestha family. A really great night was had by staff and pupils alike. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpfta-student-and-staff-quiz%2F&t=PFTA%20Student%20and%20staff%20quiz) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=PFTA%20Student%20and%20staff%20quiz&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpfta-student-and-staff-quiz%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, PFTA --- ### [A Level French group visit QFT](https://www.royaldungannon.com/level-french-group-visit-qft/) **Published:** November 1, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On Thursday 19th October, Mr Moore accompanied his A Level French class to the Queen's Film Theatre in Belfast, to view the French film "Manon des Sources". **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_5963-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_5963.jpg "IMG_5963") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_5964-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_5964.jpg "IMG_5964") On Thursday 19th October, Mr Moore accompanied his A Level French class to the Queen’s Film Theatre in Belfast, to view the French film “Manon des Sources”. This experience really challenged our linguistic skills and we all found the film thoroughly enjoyable. We completed a written analysis of the film and Mr Moore kindly treated everyone to ice cream afterwards- there was no better way to end a successful day out! Many thanks to Mr Moore for organising such a great trip. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flevel-french-group-visit-qft%2F&t=A%20Level%20French%20group%20visit%20QFT) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20Level%20French%20group%20visit%20QFT&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flevel-french-group-visit-qft%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** French, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Strong performance from Junior Maths Team](https://www.royaldungannon.com/strong-performance-from-junior-maths-team/) **Published:** April 8, 2011 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** The Junior Maths Challenge team consisting of Richard Kennedy, Jim Meng, Sarah Emerson and Amy Burnett, under the strong leadership of Mr. Wilson competed in the regional final on Friday 1st April and put in an excellent performance to finish 7th out of 20 competing schools. The RSD maths enthusiasts admit that the Maths Challenge was quite difficult but it was a valuable and enjoyable experience. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstrong-performance-from-junior-maths-team%2F&t=Strong%20performance%20from%20Junior%20Maths%20Team) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Strong%20performance%20from%20Junior%20Maths%20Team&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstrong-performance-from-junior-maths-team%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Mathematics --- ### [Senior Maths Team rises to Maths Challenge](https://www.royaldungannon.com/senior-maths-team-rises-to-challenge/) **Published:** November 23, 2010 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The Senior Maths team, consisting of Philip Hagan, Emily Garvin, Annie Kret and Max Yuen, competed in the regional final at Stranmillis College on Wednesday 17th November and put in a strong performance to finish in the top half of the competitors. GRB - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsenior-maths-team-rises-to-challenge%2F&t=Senior%20Maths%20Team%20rises%20to%20Maths%20Challenge) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Senior%20Maths%20Team%20rises%20to%20Maths%20Challenge&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsenior-maths-team-rises-to-challenge%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Mathematics --- ### [RSD and St Patrick's Academy team up for stargazing project](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-and-st-patricks-academy-team-up-for-stargazing-project/) **Published:** October 6, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Year 9 pupils from both schools pictured with Colin Johnston of Armagh Planetarium. These pupils, along with the rest of their Year 9 peers, will be watching the night sky throughout October in order to help Queen’s University researchers who are investigating air and light quality. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-and-st-patricks-academy-team-up-for-stargazing-project%2F&t=RSD%20and%20St%20Patrick%E2%80%99s%20Academy%20team%20up%20for%20stargazing%20project) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20and%20St%20Patrick%E2%80%99s%20Academy%20team%20up%20for%20stargazing%20project&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-and-st-patricks-academy-team-up-for-stargazing-project%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award achievers](https://www.royaldungannon.com/silver-duke-edinburghs-award-achievers/) **Published:** January 6, 2017 **Author:** Ellen Kirkland **Excerpt:** Congratulations to the above students on obtaining their Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award. **Content:** Congratulations to the above students on obtaining their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. After much hard work, preparation and dedication from our pupils (and many other pupils from St. Patrick’s Academy) it is very pleasing to see so many getting involved and obtaining this impressive accolade. Well done! Many thanks go to Miss Robinson & Mrs Hampton for their support and training for this award, and also to their counterparts at St. Patrick’s Academy, without whom this would not be possible. Pictured above from left to right. Back row: Polly Swaile, Laura Anderson, Ben Nicholl, Calvin Nelson, Jack Thompson, Ben Robinson. Front row: Jono Shrestha, Leah Doran, Adam Irwin, Edward Conroy and Carly Douglas (all Year 13) with Mrs Hampton. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsilver-duke-edinburghs-award-achievers%2F&t=Silver%20Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%E2%80%99s%20Award%20achievers) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Silver%20Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%E2%80%99s%20Award%20achievers&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsilver-duke-edinburghs-award-achievers%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sixth Form, Trips and Visits **Tags:** DofE --- ### [Diamond Anniversary celebration for DofE and Gaisce Award](https://www.royaldungannon.com/diamond-anniversary-celebration-dofe-gaisce-award/) **Published:** February 6, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Dr Burnett, Mrs Hampton and Mr Boyle (of St. Patrick’s Academy) had the pleasure of meeting Prince Edward in October last year, as The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) celebrated its 60th year in existence. **Content:** Dr Burnett, Mrs Hampton and Mr Boyle (of St. Patrick’s Academy) had the pleasure of meeting Prince Edward in October last year, as The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) celebrated its 60th year in existence. As part of the Diamond Anniversary celebrations, The Earl of Wessex travelled around the UK to meet DofE participants and volunteers. The meeting with The Earl of Wessex was an opportunity to celebrate the joint initiative of both schools sharing the DofE and Gaisce awards. His Royal Highness had travelled to Colebrooke Park in Enniskillen to celebrate this special occasion and subsequently planted a tree in the grounds of Colebrooke Estate. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdiamond-anniversary-celebration-dofe-gaisce-award%2F&t=Diamond%20Anniversary%20celebration%20for%20DofE%20and%20Gaisce%20Award) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Diamond%20Anniversary%20celebration%20for%20DofE%20and%20Gaisce%20Award&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdiamond-anniversary-celebration-dofe-gaisce-award%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events **Tags:** DofE --- ### [RSD 1st XI to contest Schools Plate Semi-final](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-1st-xi-to-contest-schools-plate-semi-final/) **Published:** March 14, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Excerpt:** **The semi-final against Dalriada is due to take place on Tuesday 15th March at 2.15 pm at Cookstown High School.** **Content:** ***\*\*The semi-final against Dalriada is due to take place on Tuesday 15th March at 2.15 pm at Cookstown High School.\*\**** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/1st-XI-Plate-Match-Royal-and-Prior-Raphoe-e1300874146423-300x225.jpg)the RSD 1ST XI squad which recorded a 5-1 win over Raphoe to reach the semi-final of the Schools Plate On Wednesday 16th February, The Royal School Dungannon 1st XI hockey squad travelled to Royal and Prior to play the Quarter-final of the Schools Plate competition. In the first half, RSD possession and pressure paid off and at half time the team was 1-0 up, thanks to a goal from Amy McMullan. In the second half Royal and Prior came back strongly to force an equalising goal. But great determination was shown by the RSD girls in the final 10 minutes of the game, when they grabbed 4 more goals courtesy of Stacey Lee, Ruth Hall and Karen Elliott, who netted twice. The RSD team has had a great season, and so far the girls have lost only 3 matches. Wins have come over Cookstown High School, Victoria College, Omagh Academy and Portadown College. Team: Kerry Jones, Rebecca Edwards, Laura Saygi, Emma Salley, Georgina Mulligan, Christine Kelly, Karen Elliott, Jane McClements, Amy McMullan, Stacey Lee (c), Dana Bettany, Jayne Patterson, Caitlin Bain, Kaitlyn Tate and Ruth Hall. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-1st-xi-to-contest-schools-plate-semi-final%2F&t=RSD%201st%20XI%20to%20contest%20Schools%20Plate%20Semi-final) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%201st%20XI%20to%20contest%20Schools%20Plate%20Semi-final&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-1st-xi-to-contest-schools-plate-semi-final%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [1st XI through to second round of the Schools Plate](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xi-through-to-the-next-round-of-the-schools-plate/) **Published:** February 3, 2012 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On Tuesday 31st January, RSD’s 1st XI hockey team travelled to Bangor to play Glenola Collegiate in the 1st round of the Schools Plate. RSD started strong, dominating play and were rewarded with several penalty corners, which were unfortunately saved. Glenola proved to be strong opposition with several breaks which put the RSD defence under pressure. However good communication between Rebecca Edwards, Caitlin Bain, Christine Kelly and Amy whittle insured that the score stayed at 0-0. The first goal came half way through the first half, when after constant pressure in the Glenola circle, Amy McMullan made a superb strike to make the score 1-0 to RSD at half time. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Schools-Plate-Round-1-1-300x225.jpg)Both teams came out even stronger in the second half; however RSD were determined to hold onto their lead. Outstanding play was seen in mid-field between Jane McClements, Georgina Mulligan and Karen Elliott, who provided some excellent passess for the forwards. With two minutes left, RSD made a final push into the Glenola half, and a linkage between Samantha Kelly and Amy McMullan, saw a pass into space were Dana Bettany rifled the ball into the back of the net to leave the final score 2-0 to RSD. Thanks to coaches Mr Kerr and Miss Colgan for their support and also any parents who made the journey. RSD will now play either Coleraine High School or Bloomfield in the next round, which is to be played in the next fortnight. Kerry Jones - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xi-through-to-the-next-round-of-the-schools-plate%2F&t=1st%20XI%20through%20to%20second%20round%20of%20the%20Schools%20Plate) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XI%20through%20to%20second%20round%20of%20the%20Schools%20Plate&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xi-through-to-the-next-round-of-the-schools-plate%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [2nd XI through to second round of Plate competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/2nd-xi-through-to-next-round-of-the-plate/) **Published:** February 14, 2012 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On Tuesday 7th February, the 2nd XI travelled to Strabane to play Strabane Academy in the Schools Plate. The girls started slowly defending against a strong Strabane side in the first 10 minutes. The girls soon picked up pace and began to attack the Strabane goal with a great goal coming from Jemma Hall. The second half started well with the girls having many opportunities to score. After many failed chances at penalty corners, one was successful, with a goal coming from Victoria Boyle. The Girls were determined to score again and Suzanne Rankin added her name to the scoreboard, leaving the score 3-0 to RSD. The girls now proceed to the next round of the plate, and we wish them good luck! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F2nd-xi-through-to-next-round-of-the-plate%2F&t=2nd%20XI%20through%20to%20second%20round%20of%20Plate%20competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=2nd%20XI%20through%20to%20second%20round%20of%20Plate%20competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F2nd-xi-through-to-next-round-of-the-plate%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Under 14s proceed to the semi-finals of the Plate](https://www.royaldungannon.com/u14s-proceed-to-the-semi-finals-of-the-plate/) **Published:** February 14, 2012 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On Saturday 3rd of February, the U14 A hockey team left RSD at 7am to travel to Ballymena Showgrounds to take on Cambridge House in the quarter final of the U14 Plate. The early start allowed the team a thorough warm up which was needed in the very wet and rainy conditions. As the match commenced, Cambridge House, using home advantage, put RSD under a lot of pressure and only excellent defending by Jayne McCurdy, Diane McClements, Kathryn Shaw and Sophie Steenson allowed goalkeeper Alana McMullan to keep a clean sheet. Having withstood Cambridge House’s pressure, RSD’s midfield began to take control using the diamond formation and after a couple of great passes by Samantha Kelly, the ball was slipped to Jemma Hall who neatly tucked it into the Cambridge House goal. There were further chances from Jo McKeown whose electric pace caused the Cambridge House defence nightmares all morning! The early goal settled the Dungannon team and it wasn’t long before Jemma Hall scored her second with one of the best taken goals Dungannon have scored all year. It came about when there was good play by Anna McKeown, Joanna Little and Jessica Steenson who swept the ball through the defence and crossed back for Jemma Hall to score a dream goal. The second goal took the heart out of the Cambridge House team and they posed no further threat. The win was consolidated when Hannah Smyth scored RSD’s third in the last few minutes. Overall, this was a strong display from RSD. Thanks to Mr Turner and to the parents who made the journey to Ballymena - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu14s-proceed-to-the-semi-finals-of-the-plate%2F&t=Under%2014s%20proceed%20to%20the%20semi-finals%20of%20the%20Plate) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Under%2014s%20proceed%20to%20the%20semi-finals%20of%20the%20Plate&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu14s-proceed-to-the-semi-finals-of-the-plate%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [1st XI hockey team progresses to last sixteen of Schools Plate](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-1st-xi-hockey-team-progress-to-last-sixteen-of-schools-plate/) **Published:** February 21, 2012 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On Wednesday 15th February, RSD 1st XI travelled to Coleraine, to play Coleraine High School in the second round of the Schools Plate. Both team started slowly, with Coleraine having the greater possession in the first ten minutes. However RSD began to play themselves into the game, with great runs from Georgina Mulligan, and superb individual play from Karen Elliott. The RSD defence of Caitlin Bain, Rebecca Edwards, Amy Whittle, Christine Kelly and Kerry Jones made sure that the match would remain scoreless at half time through strong tackles and good communication. From the whistle at the start of the second half RSD stepped up their game, creating more opportunities through Amy McMullan and Samantha Kelly, who were able to win a penalty corner, which Rebecca Edwards slotted beautifully into the back of the net. Coleraine pushed even harder to get the equalizer, but RSD made sure of the win when another penalty corner was awarded in RSD’s favour and was again struck perfectly by Rebecca Edwards to leave the final score 2-0 to RSD. This was an excellent win for the girls, who feel they have still to play their best hockey. They will now progress into the last sixteen, where they will face Cambridge House. Kerry Jones - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-1st-xi-hockey-team-progress-to-last-sixteen-of-schools-plate%2F&t=1st%20XI%20hockey%20team%20progresses%20to%20last%20sixteen%20of%20Schools%20Plate) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XI%20hockey%20team%20progresses%20to%20last%20sixteen%20of%20Schools%20Plate&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-1st-xi-hockey-team-progress-to-last-sixteen-of-schools-plate%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [1st XI to play in Quarter Finals of Schools Plate](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xi-to-play-in-quarter-finals-of-schools-plate/) **Published:** March 1, 2012 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** The 1st XI hockey team will take on Cambridge House in the Quarter finals of the Schools Plate on Saturday 3rd March. Pass back will be at 9:30 on the RSD astro pitch, all support would be greatly appreciated by both the players and coaches. RSD have defeated Glenola Collegiate and Coleraine High School, both 2-0, to reach this stage in the competition, and we wish them the best of luck! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xi-to-play-in-quarter-finals-of-schools-plate%2F&t=1st%20XI%20to%20play%20in%20Quarter%20Finals%20of%20Schools%20Plate) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XI%20to%20play%20in%20Quarter%20Finals%20of%20Schools%20Plate&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xi-to-play-in-quarter-finals-of-schools-plate%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [1st XI through the semi-final of the Schools Plate](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xi-through-the-semi-final-of-the-schools-plate/) **Published:** March 5, 2012 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On Saturday 3rd March, RSD 1st XI took on Cambridge House at home in the quarter-finals of the Schools Plate. Throughout the first half RSD were dominant in possession and most of the play was focused within the Cambridge House quarter. Many attacking runs were made by Amy McMullan, Samantha Kelly and Karen Elliott, who between them won several penalty corners which unfortunately were not converted. However on several occasions, Cambridge House caught out the RSD defence on the break, which resulted in a penalty corner, which Cambridge house slotted into the back of the net, to leave the score 1-0 at half time. However, going into the second half RSD lifted their game and began working as a team, with some outstanding defensive play coming from Christine Kelly and Jane McClements. Karen Elliott created danger in the Cambridge Circle on numerous occasions, again RSDwere awarded a penalty corner, which this time was perfectly struck by Rebecca Edwards but saved off the line by the keeper, who fortunately for RSD, gave away a penalty stroke in the process. Karen Elliott stepped up to the spot, rattling the backboard, to make it 1-1. RSD continued to make some lovely runs; one resulted in a perfect shot from Dana Bettany being saved off the line. When the final whistle went the game was still tied, which meant that extra time was required. RSD were determined to not have a repeat of their Schools Cup, so from the whistle, Karen Elliott ran forward with the ball, passing to Amy McMullan outside, who with a simple return, saw Karen Elliot with one touch, blast the ball into the roof of the net only 34 seconds into extra time. RSD will now face Banbridge Academy in the semi-final. The girls would like to saw a big thank you to all support that was given on Saturday, as well as a thank you to coaches Mr Kerr and Miss Colgan. Squad; Kerry Jones (c), Rebecca Edwards, Christine Kelly, Caitlin Bain, Amy Whittle, Samantha Kelly, Georgina Mulligan, Jane Mcclements, Amy McMullan, Karen Elliott, Dana Bettany, Hannah Smyth, Alana deacon, Karen Cardwell and Jayne Patterson - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xi-through-the-semi-final-of-the-schools-plate%2F&t=1st%20XI%20through%20the%20semi-final%20of%20the%20Schools%20Plate) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XI%20through%20the%20semi-final%20of%20the%20Schools%20Plate&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xi-through-the-semi-final-of-the-schools-plate%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Abseil fundraiser a great success](https://www.royaldungannon.com/abseil-fundraiser-a-great-success/) **Published:** September 21, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Last weekend our hockey and rugby players travelled to Belfast to abseil down the Europa Hotel, in an attempt to raise money for the upcoming tour to Australia and New Zealand in July 2013. Thirty brave people participated and raised £3,500 which is a brilliant start to the fundraising campaign. Thank you to everyone who supported this and keep an eye on the website for news of more upcoming events. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_2285-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_2285.jpg "IMG_2285") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_2286-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_2286.jpg "IMG_2286") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_2287-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_2287.jpg "IMG_2287") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fabseil-fundraiser-a-great-success%2F&t=Abseil%20fundraiser%20a%20great%20success) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Abseil%20fundraiser%20a%20great%20success&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fabseil-fundraiser-a-great-success%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey, Rugby --- ### [HOCKEY – 1st XI update](https://www.royaldungannon.com/hockey-1st-xi-update/) **Published:** December 4, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Wednesday 28 November the 1st XI travelled to Belfast to play Wellington College in the second round of the Schools Cup. After a strong first half in which the girls were unlucky not to convert, Georgina Mulligan struck home from a penalty corner in the second half, which proved to be the winning goal. The third round match against Victoria College is scheduled for 15 December. Check the School News website for further details. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhockey-1st-xi-update%2F&t=HOCKEY%20%E2%80%93%201st%20XI%20update) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=HOCKEY%20%E2%80%93%201st%20XI%20update&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhockey-1st-xi-update%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Hockey Mid Ulster Cup](https://www.royaldungannon.com/hockey-mid-ulster-cup/) **Published:** February 5, 2013 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On Thursday 31 January, RSD took on Portadown College in what promised to be a thrilling game in the quarter final of the Mid Ulster Cup. Both sides started strongly and were evenly matched for the majority of the first half until a well rehearsed penalty corner put Dungannon one nil up, with the goal coming from Dana Bettany. However, Portadown were quick to counter-attack and with a lapse in defence they won a penalty corner which was converted, leaving the half time score 1-1. After normal time, the score was still 1-1 and the match went to extra time. Unfortunately the girls conceded with only one minute remaining, and were bitterly disappointed to lose out on a place in the semi finals. Nevertheless, this was a really gutsy performance by the team and player of the match was Hannah Smyth. There is still plenty left to look forward to and the girls will continue to practice for the upcoming tour to Australia and New Zealand in July 2013. Katie Tate - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhockey-mid-ulster-cup%2F&t=Hockey%20Mid%20Ulster%20Cup) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Hockey%20Mid%20Ulster%20Cup&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhockey-mid-ulster-cup%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Tour fundraising update](https://www.royaldungannon.com/tour-fundraising-update/) **Published:** March 21, 2013 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On Saturday 9 March, rugby and hockey members of the tour party were bag-packing in Tesco from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m. It was a surprisingly draining experience but the rapport between parents and pupils helped the time pass more quickly. A pleasing total of £1451.59 was raised and half of this money was given to Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice. Thank you to everyone who was involved and also, a huge thank-you to Tesco for the opportunity. Our next fundraiser will take place on 6 April at Dungannon Rugby Club where a steak barbeque will be provided. Tickets are £20 and are available from tour party members. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftour-fundraising-update%2F&t=Tour%20fundraising%20update) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Tour%20fundraising%20update&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftour-fundraising-update%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News, Trips and Visits **Tags:** Hockey, Rugby --- ### [Fashion show](https://www.royaldungannon.com/fashion-show/) **Published:** May 13, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Fundraising for this summer’s rugby and hockey tour to New Zealandand Australia has been going well, with pupils, parents and staff working hard to organise a wide range of activities. The most recent event was a Fashion Show which took place in school on Thursday 25 April. “Cuba” supplied the clothes and the models overcame their nerves, appearing confident and stunning on the catwalk…even the Kiwis! Whilst the judges were deliberating, Mr Meng treated the audience to an exhibition of T’ai Chi. At the end of the evening Erin Bain, Ellen Irwin and Georgina Mulligan were announced as the winners of a photoshoot with Cuba. Thanks are expressed to all of the pupils, parents, friends and staff who helped to make the night a success. Special thanks must go to Stephen and the staff of Cuba for their invaluable help. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Fashion-Show-011-2.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Fashion-Show-011-2.jpg "Fashion-Show-011") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Fashion-Show-058-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Fashion-Show-058.jpg "Fashion-Show-058") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Fashion-Show-072-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Fashion-Show-072.jpg "Fashion-Show-072") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Fashion-Show-079-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Fashion-Show-079.jpg "Fashion-Show-079") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Fashion-Show-156-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Fashion-Show-156.jpg "Fashion-Show-156") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffashion-show%2F&t=Fashion%20show) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Fashion%20show&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffashion-show%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits **Tags:** Hockey, Rugby --- ### [1st XI secure place in Plate semi](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xi-secure-place-in-plate-semi/) **Published:** March 4, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to the first XI hockey team who beat Cambridge House 1-0 to secure a place in the semi final of the Plate. A good team performance was topped off by a goal scored by Samantha Kelly three minutes before the final whistle. The girls will face Victoria College. Details to follow. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xi-secure-place-in-plate-semi%2F&t=1st%20XI%20secure%20place%20in%20Plate%20semi) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XI%20secure%20place%20in%20Plate%20semi&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xi-secure-place-in-plate-semi%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [RSD Hockey Team sponsored by Gormley Motors](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-hockey-team-sponsored-by-gormley-motors/) **Published:** March 21, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The Royal School hockey team, sponsored by Gormley Motors for the past season and for next season, have completed a good year losing their final match in the semi final of the Schools Plate. The match against Victoria College Belfast was played at the neutral venue of *Edenvilla* Multi-Sports Complex in Portadown. RSD took an early lead in the match through a goal by Katie Tate following good work by Hannah Smith and Dana Bettany. Victoria College equalised late in the second half and then scored the winning goal with the last shot of the match despite the valiant efforts of team captain Georgina Mulligan to keep the RSD line intact. This was a tremendous performance by the girls who have trained hard all season on the back of their 2013 summer tour to New Zealand and Australia. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-hockey-team-sponsored-by-gormley-motors%2F&t=RSD%20Hockey%20Team%20sponsored%20by%20Gormley%20Motors) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Hockey%20Team%20sponsored%20by%20Gormley%20Motors&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-hockey-team-sponsored-by-gormley-motors%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [1st XI ready for semi-final showdown](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xi-ready-for-semi-final-showdown/) **Published:** March 13, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** This Saturday the 1st XI travel to Edenvilla in Portadown to face Victoria College in the Semi Final of the Plate. Pass back is at 9.30 a.m. Support appreciated. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xi-ready-for-semi-final-showdown%2F&t=1st%20XI%20ready%20for%20semi-final%20showdown) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XI%20ready%20for%20semi-final%20showdown&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xi-ready-for-semi-final-showdown%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Hockey success for Samantha and Hannah](https://www.royaldungannon.com/samantha-and-hannah-represent-rsd-in-selb-under-17-hockey-team/) **Published:** April 8, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to Samantha Kelly and Hannah Smyth (both Year 12) who were selected for the Under 17 SELB Hockey squad which competed in the area board tournament last week. The team finished as runners up in the tournament. Samantha Kelly has also been selected for the Ulster Under 18 development squad and she will be in training with the squad over next number of weeks. Congratulations! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsamantha-and-hannah-represent-rsd-in-selb-under-17-hockey-team%2F&t=Hockey%20success%20for%20Samantha%20and%20Hannah) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Hockey%20success%20for%20Samantha%20and%20Hannah&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsamantha-and-hannah-represent-rsd-in-selb-under-17-hockey-team%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [SELB Hockey representatives](https://www.royaldungannon.com/selb-hockey-representatives/) **Published:** April 28, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to Zoe Henderson (Year 10) and Grace Shrestha (Year 11) who were selected for the Under 15 SELB hockey team. Both girls played their part in the team’s overall victory at the Area Board tournament. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fselb-hockey-representatives%2F&t=SELB%20Hockey%20representatives) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=SELB%20Hockey%20representatives&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fselb-hockey-representatives%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Reunion match for all-conquering 1995 1st XI hockey team](https://www.royaldungannon.com/reunion-match-for-all-conquering-1995-1st-xi-hockey-team/) **Published:** May 5, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The 1995 hockey team which won the Schools Cup and the All Ireland (Kate Russell) Cup has reformed for a reunion match this Saturday when they will play the school’s current 1st XI. Pass back is at 12 p.m. on the Lower Campus astro pitch. Fourteen of the 16 original players hope to be present. The captain of the 1995 team, Claire Redpath, went on to represent Ireland at full international level. The coach, Mr John Atkins, is now working in Australia. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Freunion-match-for-all-conquering-1995-1st-xi-hockey-team%2F&t=Reunion%20match%20for%20all-conquering%201995%201st%20XI%20hockey%20team) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Reunion%20match%20for%20all-conquering%201995%201st%20XI%20hockey%20team&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Freunion-match-for-all-conquering-1995-1st-xi-hockey-team%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Junior Sports Awards](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-sports-awards/) **Published:** October 27, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Congratulations to the winners of the Junior School awards for hockey and rugby. The awards are presented to the pupils based on their commitment to training and performances in matches so far this season. In hockey the winners were Luci Wallace (Year 8), Ruth Wilson (Year 9) and Holly Henderson (Year 10). The rugby winners were Jamie Allen (Year 8), Ben Kelly (Year 9) and Jack Girvan (Year 10). - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Rugby-Award-Winners-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Rugby-Award-Winners.jpg "Rugby Award Winners") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Hockey-Award-Winners-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Hockey-Award-Winners.jpg "Hockey Award Winners") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjunior-sports-awards%2F&t=Junior%20Sports%20Awards) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Junior%20Sports%20Awards&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjunior-sports-awards%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey, Rugby --- ### [Senior Hockey tour to Glasgow](https://www.royaldungannon.com/senior-hockey-tour-to-glasgow/) **Published:** October 28, 2016 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** As part of senior hockey development at The Royal School Dungannon, sixteen of our senior players (Year 11 to Year 14) will be participating in a hockey tournament held in Glasgow this weekend. **Content:** *Ms Judi McClelland (on behalf of Prentice) presenting the school Hockey team with their new kit* ![img_2069-web-edit-hockey-tour-glasgow-sponsor](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_2069-web-edit-hockey-tour-glasgow-sponsor.jpg) *Mr John Colgan (JC’s Curtains and Blinds) presenting the school Hockey team with their new kit* As part of senior hockey development at The Royal School Dungannon, sixteen of our senior players (Year 11 to Year 14) will be participating in a hockey tournament held in Glasgow this weekend. Prentice and local business JC’s Curtains & Blinds fitting service have very kindly sponsored the girls’ Hockey team kit. The tour group will be leaving tomorrow morning (Saturday 29th October) and will return on Tuesday 1st November. We would like to thank our kind sponsors for their generosity and support. We wish the team a safe journey for the weekend ahead and the best of luck in their matches. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsenior-hockey-tour-to-glasgow%2F&t=Senior%20Hockey%20tour%20to%20Glasgow) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Senior%20Hockey%20tour%20to%20Glasgow&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsenior-hockey-tour-to-glasgow%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News, Trips and Visits **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [U14 Hockey - Mid Ulster Cup Silver Medallists](https://www.royaldungannon.com/u14-hockey-mid-ulster-cup-silver-medallists/) **Published:** November 29, 2016 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** The RSD U14 Hockey Squad recently played in the Mid-Ulster Cup, finishing as Silver Medallists after playing a total of 3 matches. **Content:** The RSD U14 Hockey Squad recently played in the Mid-Ulster Cup, finishing as Silver Medallists after playing a total of 3 matches. They commenced the tournament playing Dromore High School winning 2-0; with goals from Sarah Shrestha and Hannah Sloss (both Year 10). Following this match, the girls won against Clounagh Junior High School at a score of 1-0, with a goal from Jessica McClung (also Year 10). In a hard-fought final against Royal School Armagh, the game finished at 0-0 and went to penalty strokes. Unfortunately the girls lost the final to Armagh, after losing 2-1, with a goal from Sarah Shrestha. The girls are to be commended on their efforts and success within the tournament, returning as silver medallists. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu14-hockey-mid-ulster-cup-silver-medallists%2F&t=U14%20Hockey%20%E2%80%93%20Mid%20Ulster%20Cup%20Silver%20Medallists) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=U14%20Hockey%20%E2%80%93%20Mid%20Ulster%20Cup%20Silver%20Medallists&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu14-hockey-mid-ulster-cup-silver-medallists%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [U14 Hockey girls reach Ulster Junior Shield final](https://www.royaldungannon.com/u14-hockey-girls-reach-ulster-junior-shield-final/) **Published:** February 28, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to the U14 girls Hockey team, who beat Sullivan Upper 1-0 on 27th February to reach the final of the Ulster Junior Shield. Goal scored by Kasia Caddoo. **Content:** Congratulations to the U14 girls Hockey team, who beat Sullivan Upper 1-0 on 27th February to reach the final of the Ulster Junior Shield. Goal scored by Kasia Caddoo. The team are due to play in the final of the Ulster Junior Shield on 7th March at Stormont against BRA, with pass back at 2.30pm. We wish the girls all the very best for their forthcoming match. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu14-hockey-girls-reach-ulster-junior-shield-final%2F&t=U14%20Hockey%20girls%20reach%20Ulster%20Junior%20Shield%20final) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=U14%20Hockey%20girls%20reach%20Ulster%20Junior%20Shield%20final&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu14-hockey-girls-reach-ulster-junior-shield-final%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Key Stage 3, Sports News, Year 10 **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [U14 Hockey Ulster Shield Final 2017](https://www.royaldungannon.com/u14-hockey-ulster-shield-final-2017/) **Published:** March 7, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** We are so very proud of our U14 girls, who played with great determination and epitomized the school motto of 'Perseverando' during their match in the U14's Ulster Shield Final against BRA on 7th March, played at Stormont. **Content:** We are so very proud of our U14 girls, who played with great determination and epitomized the school motto of ‘Perseverando’ during their match in the U14’s Ulster Shield Final against BRA on 7th March, played at Stormont. We unfortunately lost 3-0 but the girls played very well both on the day and throughout the season. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu14-hockey-ulster-shield-final-2017%2F&t=U14%20Hockey%20Ulster%20Shield%20Final%202017) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=U14%20Hockey%20Ulster%20Shield%20Final%202017&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu14-hockey-ulster-shield-final-2017%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Key Stage 3, Sports News, Year 10 **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [U15 Area Board Hockey Tournament](https://www.royaldungannon.com/u15-area-board-hockey-tournament/) **Published:** March 16, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Well done to Holly Henderson and Sophie Khan (both Year 10), who played in the under 15 Area Board Hockey Tournament on Tuesday 14th March. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/FullSizeRender-e1489708463498-218x300.jpg)Well done to Holly Henderson and Sophie Khan (both Year 10), who played in the under 15 Area Board Hockey Tournament on Tuesday 14th March. The girls played exceptionally well and finished in second place with silver medals. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu15-area-board-hockey-tournament%2F&t=U15%20Area%20Board%20Hockey%20Tournament) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=U15%20Area%20Board%20Hockey%20Tournament&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fu15-area-board-hockey-tournament%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Key Stage 3, Sports News, Year 10 **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [1st XI Girls Hockey team defeat Lomond School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xi-girls-hockey-team-defeat-lomond-school/) **Published:** March 30, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On Saturday 25th March, the RSD 1st XI hockey team played touring team Lomond School from Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute in Scotland. **Content:** On Saturday 25th March, the RSD 1st XI hockey team played touring team Lomond School from Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute in Scotland. The Lomond School team were on a 3 day tour to Northern Ireland, and as part of that played RSD’s 1st XI in a friendly match. RSD claimed victory with a 1-0 win over Lomond, a fitting success for our UVI players’ last match of the season. Goal scorer was Rebecca Boyd (Year 14). We would like to thank our UVI players for all their hard work and commitment during their time at RSD. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xi-girls-hockey-team-defeat-lomond-school%2F&t=1st%20XI%20Girls%20Hockey%20team%20defeat%20Lomond%20School) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XI%20Girls%20Hockey%20team%20defeat%20Lomond%20School&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xi-girls-hockey-team-defeat-lomond-school%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Abbie Hampton: Ulster Hockey U13 Regional Talent Academy](https://www.royaldungannon.com/abbie-hampton-ulster-hockey-u13-regional-talent-academy/) **Published:** May 8, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Abbie Hampton (Yr8) on being selected to play for the Ulster Hockey U13 Regional Talent Academy programme, running in May and June this year. **Content:** Congratulations to Abbie Hampton (Yr8) on being selected to play for the Ulster Hockey U13 Regional Talent Academy programme, running in May and June this year. Abbie will participate in eight sessions at Wallace High School, Lisburn. This is a great opportunity for her as she has been selected from a large number of girls, narrowed down to just twenty-two. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fabbie-hampton-ulster-hockey-u13-regional-talent-academy%2F&t=Abbie%20Hampton%3A%20Ulster%20Hockey%20U13%20Regional%20Talent%20Academy) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Abbie%20Hampton%3A%20Ulster%20Hockey%20U13%20Regional%20Talent%20Academy&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fabbie-hampton-ulster-hockey-u13-regional-talent-academy%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Key Stage 3, Sports News, Year 8 **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [RSD Girls U14B hockey team defeat Drumglass High School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-girls-u14b-hockey-team-defeat-drumglass-high-school/) **Published:** November 29, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** The above photographs were taken during a recent Hockey match against local rivals, Drumglass High School. It was a perfect autumnal afternoon for the match. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7279web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7279web.jpg "IMG_7279web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7117web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7117web.jpg "IMG_7117web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7177web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7177web.jpg "IMG_7177web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7204web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7204web.jpg "IMG_7204web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7217web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7217web.jpg "IMG_7217web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7235web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7235web.jpg "IMG_7235web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7245web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7245web.jpg "IMG_7245web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7247web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7247web.jpg "IMG_7247web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7280web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7280web.jpg "IMG_7280web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_6270web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_6270web.jpg "IMG_6270web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7298web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7298web.jpg "IMG_7298web") The above photographs were taken during a recent Hockey match against local rivals, Drumglass High School. It was a perfect autumnal afternoon for the match, it was chilly but dry with lovely light; our girls played brilliantly securing a 2-0 win for the team. Goals were scored by Ellie Wilkinson and Emily Welton. Well done girls, great achievement! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-girls-u14b-hockey-team-defeat-drumglass-high-school%2F&t=RSD%20Girls%20U14B%20hockey%20team%20defeat%20Drumglass%20High%20School) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Girls%20U14B%20hockey%20team%20defeat%20Drumglass%20High%20School&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-girls-u14b-hockey-team-defeat-drumglass-high-school%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Key Stage 3, Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [1st XI Hockey battle for Schools Cup](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1st-xi-hockey-battle-schools-cup/) **Published:** December 17, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On Tuesday 28th November, the girls 1st XI travelled to the Joey Dunlop Sports Centre to play Dalriada in the 1st round of their schools cup competition. **Content:** On Tuesday 28th November, the girls 1st XI travelled to the Joey Dunlop Sports Centre to play Dalriada in the 1st round of their schools cup competition. The girls were successful, returning with a victory of 1-0, with a goal scored by forward Katie Burns. Player Of The Match was shared by goalkeeper Emma Givan and midfielder Sarah Shrestha. On Monday 4th December, the girls 1st XI team travelled to Harlequins Sports Centre to play Methodist College Belfast in continuing their schools cup run. RSD took the lead with a well-worked goal from Ellie Greenaway. Methody equalised 15 minutes from time after an unlucky break in strong RSD defence. Methody were then awarded a penalty corner on the final whistle, from which they scored to leave the final score 2-1 at full time. An excellent team performance was displayed by the 1st XI, who showed great fight and determination. The title of *Player of the Match* was shared by Emma Givan and Holly Henderson. 1st XI squad: Faye Acheson, Caron Jones and Grace Shrestha (all Year 14), Katie Burns, Emily Carson, Alison Donaghy and Zoe Henderson (all Year 13), Emma Givan (Year 12), Lydia Carson, Ellie Greenaway, Holly Henderson, Sophie Khan, Mia McCammon, Sarah Shrestha and Hannah Sloss (all Year 11). Coaches: Mrs D Robb and Mr A Turner - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xi-hockey-battle-schools-cup%2F&t=1st%20XI%20Hockey%20battle%20for%20Schools%20Cup) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1st%20XI%20Hockey%20battle%20for%20Schools%20Cup&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1st-xi-hockey-battle-schools-cup%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Sports News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Success for Peter in Portstewart](https://www.royaldungannon.com/success-for-peter-in-portstewart/) **Published:** October 10, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Peter Doran pictured with the Johnny Barbour Memorial Cup which he won during the summer in a juvenile competition hosted by Portstewart Golf Club. Peter began playing golf only last April when he joined the club in Portstewart, but he has already seen his handicap cut from 36 to 30. He hopes to improve his game further in the months ahead. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuccess-for-peter-in-portstewart%2F&t=Success%20for%20Peter%20in%20Portstewart) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Success%20for%20Peter%20in%20Portstewart&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuccess-for-peter-in-portstewart%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Golf --- ### [RSD pupils enjoy day out at Irish Open Pro-Am](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-pupils-enjoy-day-out-at-irish-open-pro-am/) **Published:** May 28, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** A group of staff and pupils travelled yesterday to Royal County Down to spectate at the Irish Open Pro-Am, where they had the opportunity to watch some of the world’s greatest golfing stars such as Rory McIlroy, Ernie Els and Sergio Garcia. Pupils took their chance to soak up the atmosphere and bag souvenirs and autographs of golfers and the celebrities who partnered them. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-pupils-enjoy-day-out-at-irish-open-pro-am%2F&t=RSD%20pupils%20enjoy%20day%20out%20at%20Irish%20Open%20Pro-Am) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20pupils%20enjoy%20day%20out%20at%20Irish%20Open%20Pro-Am&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-pupils-enjoy-day-out-at-irish-open-pro-am%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits **Tags:** Golf --- ### [Sixth form formal](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-formal/) **Published:** November 26, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Lower-sixth girls enjoying the Sixth Form Formal, which took place on Thursday 15 November in the Seagoe Hotel. (From left – Beth Morrow, Charity Hall, Jill Burton, Emily Burton, Shannon McAteer and Naomi Magowan). More photos to follow. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-formal%2F&t=Sixth%20form%20formal) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sixth%20form%20formal&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-formal%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sixth Form **Tags:** Formal --- ### [Formal 2015](https://www.royaldungannon.com/formal-2015/) **Published:** November 17, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_3796-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_3796.jpg "IMG_3796") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_3811-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_3811.jpg "IMG_3811") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_3803-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_3803.jpg "IMG_3803") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_3835-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_3835.jpg "IMG_3835") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_3801-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_3801.jpg "IMG_3801") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_3816-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_3816.jpg "IMG_3816") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_3789-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_3789.jpg "IMG_3789") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_3788-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_3788.jpg "IMG_3788") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_3787-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_3787.jpg "IMG_3787") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fformal-2015%2F&t=Formal%202015) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Formal%202015&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fformal-2015%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sixth Form **Tags:** Formal --- ### [Sixth Form Formal 2017](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-formal-2/) **Published:** October 3, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** RSD's annual sixth form formal took place at the Seagoe Hotel, Portadown on Thursday the 28th of September. **Content:** RSD’s annual sixth form formal took place at the Seagoe Hotel, Portadown on Thursday the 28th of September. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by both pupils and staff. A selection of photos are seen below, with thanks to Laura Burnett from our student Photography Team. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0004WEB-EDIT-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0004WEB-EDIT.jpg "DSC_0004WEB EDIT") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0023WEB-EDIT-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0023WEB-EDIT.jpg "DSC_0023WEB EDIT") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0020WEB-EDIT-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0020WEB-EDIT.jpg "DSC_0020WEB EDIT") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0027WEB-EDIT-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0027WEB-EDIT.jpg "DSC_0027WEB EDIT") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0019WEB-EDIT-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0019WEB-EDIT.jpg "DSC_0019WEB EDIT") - 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[ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0045WEB-EDIT-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0045WEB-EDIT.jpg "DSC_0045WEB EDIT") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0046WEB-EDIT-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0046WEB-EDIT.jpg "DSC_0046WEB EDIT") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0048WEB-EDIT-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0048WEB-EDIT.jpg "DSC_0048WEB EDIT") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0052WEB-EDIT-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0052WEB-EDIT.jpg "DSC_0052WEB EDIT") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_0826web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_0826web-edit.jpg "IMG_0826web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_0827WEB-EDIT-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_0827WEB-EDIT.jpg "IMG_0827WEB EDIT") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_0839web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_0839web-edit.jpg "IMG_0839web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_0841web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_0841web-edit.jpg "IMG_0841web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_0842web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_0842web-edit.jpg "IMG_0842web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_0834web-edit-wide-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_0834web-edit-wide.jpg "IMG_0834web edit wide") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_0833web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_0833web-edit.jpg "IMG_0833web edit") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-formal-2%2F&t=Sixth%20Form%20Formal%202017) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sixth%20Form%20Formal%202017&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-formal-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sixth Form **Tags:** Formal --- ### [Formal gallery](https://www.royaldungannon.com/formal-gallery/) **Published:** September 30, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Excerpt:** 2016 Formal - Gallery of the event. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/002-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/002.jpg "002") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/063x2-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/063x2.jpg "063x2") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/043x1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/043x1.jpg "043x1") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/012-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/012.jpg "012") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/053x2-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/053x2.jpg "053x2") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/008-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/008.jpg "008") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/040x4-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/040x4.jpg "040x4") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/048x4-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/048x4.jpg "048x4") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/052x4-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/052x4-1.jpg "052x4-1") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/060x7-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/060x7.jpg "060x7") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fformal-gallery%2F&t=Formal%20gallery) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Formal%20gallery&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fformal-gallery%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sixth Form **Tags:** Formal --- ### [Turner Prize Exhibition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/turner-prize-exhibition/) **Published:** November 25, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Turner-Prize-Exh-Nov-2013-001-300x225.jpg "Turner Prize Exh Nov 2013 001")](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/?attachment_id=4132)Pupils from RSD and St Patrick’s Academy at the Turner Prize Exhibition in Londonderry On Tuesday 12 November AS and A Level Art & Design pupils from RSD and St Patrick’s Academy visited the Turner Prize Exhibition together in Londonderry. The trip was part of a PEACE III programme which will culminate in a joint Art & Design Exhibition in the Linen Green, running from the 4 – 13 December. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fturner-prize-exhibition%2F&t=Turner%20Prize%20Exhibition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Turner%20Prize%20Exhibition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fturner-prize-exhibition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits --- ### [Year 10 Pupils visit the Ulster Museum](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-pupils-visit-the-ulster-museum/) **Published:** November 25, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Year-10-at-the-Ulster-Museum-Nov-2013-032-300x225.jpg "Year 10 at the Ulster Museum Nov 2013 032")](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/?attachment_id=4136)Year 10 pupils outside the Palm House in Botanic Gardens Year 10 Art & Design pupils visited the Ulster Museum on Thursday 7 & Friday 8 November to view the work of William Scott and the Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition. They also participated in a practical workshop on printing and did a tour of the museum on their visit. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-pupils-visit-the-ulster-museum%2F&t=Year%2010%20Pupils%20visit%20the%20Ulster%20Museum) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2010%20Pupils%20visit%20the%20Ulster%20Museum&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-pupils-visit-the-ulster-museum%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits --- ### [Sixth-form artists at Seacourt Print Workshop](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-artists-at-seacourt-print-workshop/) **Published:** November 30, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Seacourt-Print-Workshop-2013-003-300x225.jpg "Seacourt Print Workshop 2013")](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/?attachment_id=4201)Laura Eagleson and Jessica Brown On Wednesday 20 & Friday 22 November, Years 13 & 14 travelled to the Seacourt Print Workshop at Bangor to take part in a one day intaglio printing course. This experience was both enjoyable and valuable, enabling the pupils to create a piece of A Level coursework and allowing them the opportunity to work along with practising artists. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-artists-at-seacourt-print-workshop%2F&t=Sixth-form%20artists%20at%20Seacourt%20Print%20Workshop) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sixth-form%20artists%20at%20Seacourt%20Print%20Workshop&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-artists-at-seacourt-print-workshop%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits --- ### [RSD pupils perform well in QUB Chemistry competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-pupils-perform-well-in-qub-chemistry-competition/) **Published:** January 29, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![QUB Chemistry Competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Chemistry-Comp-200x300.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Chemistry-Comp.jpg)Well done to Sophie Steenson, Gideon Dilworth, Shannon Kennedy and Adam Irwin who competed in the “Top of the Bench” chemistry competition held in QUB on Thursday 23 January. The team was one of 16 answering questions on subjects like general chemical knowledge, chemical symbols, apparatus and famous scientists. Although we scored full marks on safety issues, balancing equations and chemistry Dingbats, unfortunately we did not win, but we did finish in the top half of the field. This was a very enjoyable evening and the first time it has been held in a number of years. We will be back next year when perhaps we can do even better! RLH - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-pupils-perform-well-in-qub-chemistry-competition%2F&t=RSD%20pupils%20perform%20well%20in%20QUB%20Chemistry%20competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20pupils%20perform%20well%20in%20QUB%20Chemistry%20competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-pupils-perform-well-in-qub-chemistry-competition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits --- ### [A Level English pupils meet Poet Laureate](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-english-pupils-meet-poet-laureate/) **Published:** April 12, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On 10 April Year 13 and 14 English Literature pupils attended a sell-out event in the Ulster Hall. It was a celebration of the life and work of Seamus Heaney with poetry readings by Carol Ann Duffy and other famous poets. Duffy is the Poet Laureate and we study her work at GCSE and AS level so the pupils really enjoyed listening to her read her work and queued at the book signing for a photograph. She was very encouraging and interacted pleasantly with the pupils. Dinner at Chicago Blue just made the night even better! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-level-english-pupils-meet-poet-laureate%2F&t=A%20Level%20English%20pupils%20meet%20Poet%20Laureate) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20Level%20English%20pupils%20meet%20Poet%20Laureate&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fa-level-english-pupils-meet-poet-laureate%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits --- ### [Geography Field Trip - report and photos](https://www.royaldungannon.com/geography-field-trip-report-and-photos/) **Published:** December 3, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![Anna McKeown, Amy Robisnon and Joanna Little](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Magilligan-3-223x300.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Magilligan-3.jpg)Anna McKeown, Amy Robisnon and Joanna Little From 26-28 November 2014, Miss Montgomery’s Lower Sixth Geography class visited Magilligan Field Centre on the North Antrim Coast. The aims were to complete a survey in Coleraine about shopping, study the vegetation of the Umbra sand dunes (on Benone Strand) with quadrats, and investigate the fluvial changes as you travel downstream in the Curly Burn River. Data was collected each night at the centre and compiled into a table for the upcoming AS Level exam. Amy Robinson, Year 13 **See below for photos.** - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgeography-field-trip-report-and-photos%2F&t=Geography%20Field%20Trip%20%E2%80%93%20report%20and%20photos) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Geography%20Field%20Trip%20%E2%80%93%20report%20and%20photos&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgeography-field-trip-report-and-photos%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits --- ### [Year 10 Science Inspiration Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-science-inspiration-day/) **Published:** February 2, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Thursday 22 January, 16 Year 10 pupils travelled to Queens University Belfast for a Science Inspiration Day. Students were given the opportunity to visit three areas within Queens University. In the Physiology Laboratory, thy had the chance to build DNA models with sweets and test a strawberry for DNA. In the Pharmacy building, pupils carried out a number of experiments to establish which gel would be most suitable for a medication pill. At the end of the day, the pupils visited the Sonic Arts Laboratory, where they enjoyed a range of activities, such as creating their own sounds, watching robots dance to “Gangnam style” and use the modern, virtual reality, gaming headset, “The Oculus Rift!” For all involved, this was an inspirational visit and allowed pupils to experience career opportunities in the field of science. Joshua Frew, Year 10 - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-science-inspiration-day%2F&t=Year%2010%20Science%20Inspiration%20Day) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2010%20Science%20Inspiration%20Day&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-science-inspiration-day%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits --- ### [Queen's and Ulster university open days](https://www.royaldungannon.com/queens-and-ulster-university-open-days/) **Published:** September 14, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/007-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/007-1.jpg "007")Katrina Cuddy, Amy Burnett, Sarah Buchanan and Rachel Burrows at Ulster University - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/IMG_1112-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/IMG_1112-1.jpg "IMG_1112")Lydia Reilly and Rachel Wilson outside the Students Union at QUB - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fqueens-and-ulster-university-open-days%2F&t=Queen%E2%80%99s%20and%20Ulster%20university%20open%20days) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Queen%E2%80%99s%20and%20Ulster%20university%20open%20days&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fqueens-and-ulster-university-open-days%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Physics Horizons](https://www.royaldungannon.com/physics-horizons/) **Published:** September 30, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Year 12 Physicists attended the’ Horizons’ event at Queen’s University Belfast on 24 September where they attended 3 lectures on Light and waves within the EM Spectrum. This is a crucial element of GCSE Physics and pupils enjoyed some interesting demonstrations of waves in the world which we live in. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Untitled-400x284.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Untitled.png "Untitled") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Untitled-1-400x270.png) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Untitled-1.png "Untitled-1") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fphysics-horizons%2F&t=Physics%20Horizons) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Physics%20Horizons&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fphysics-horizons%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits --- ### [Physics R&D](https://www.royaldungannon.com/physics-rd/) **Published:** October 10, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Untitled-1-1-300x258.png)Out of a large number of applicants, two teams of 5 Year 13 Physics pupils were selected to take part in the Team R & D scheme, where pupils complete a research project in the area of Engineering. The principal phase of the scheme involves an actual research and development project, set by a local company, for a team of up to five A-level students. The pupils were linked with Mallaghan Engineering who provided the pupils with a real ‘problem’ that the company was working to address. The students aim to develop a solution to the problem through on-site visits, work in school and several workshop days at University of Ulster Engineering department. The programme will culminate with an Exhibition and Presentation Day, where teams will exhibit their projects and present their work to panels of experts. Their work will be assessed with the potential to receive a Gold Crest Award. This is an invaluable experience for potential application forms for both future employment and University entrance. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fphysics-rd%2F&t=Physics%20R%26D) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Physics%20R%26D&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fphysics-rd%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits --- ### [Year 13 -QUB Civil Engineering](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-13-qub-civil-engineering/) **Published:** October 10, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** 5 Year 13 Physicists left Dungannon to take part in a unique experience by Queens University Belfast where they were taken on a tour of Belfast to see how Civil Engineers have helped shape the City, not just in terms of structure but also with respect to generated revenue and sanitisation over the years. Pupils visited Queen’s University Civil Engineering Department, the Terminal Pumping Station at Duncrue, the Big Fish, the Lagan Weir, AECOM, Victoria Square, Windsor Park and The Leaning Tower of Belfast aka The Albert Clock. They rounded of the day with Pizza at 6.30pm before return to Dungannon. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-13-qub-civil-engineering%2F&t=Year%2013%20-QUB%20Civil%20Engineering) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2013%20-QUB%20Civil%20Engineering&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-13-qub-civil-engineering%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits --- ### [Sixth Form artists visit Seacourt Print Workshop](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-artists-visit-seacourt-print-workshop/) **Published:** November 15, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Friday 6 November, Years 13 & 14 Art classes visited Seacourt Print Workshop, where they carried out some intaglio printing as part of their A Level coursework. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-artists-visit-seacourt-print-workshop%2F&t=Sixth%20Form%20artists%20visit%20Seacourt%20Print%20Workshop) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sixth%20Form%20artists%20visit%20Seacourt%20Print%20Workshop&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-artists-visit-seacourt-print-workshop%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Navan Centre Outreach Day - Years 8 and 10](https://www.royaldungannon.com/navan-centre-outreach-day-years-8-and-10/) **Published:** December 1, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Monday 30 November the Navan Centre’s Living History performers visited RSD to present workshops on the Normans for Year 8 pupils, and World War I for our Year 10s. Year 8 pupils were introduced to a range of medieval weaponry by two Norman knights and engaged in a group debate on the contenders to the English throne in 1066. The Year 10s were able to get their hands on some items associated with trench warfare, to discuss the causes of the war and to practice their salutes. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnavan-centre-outreach-day-years-8-and-10%2F&t=Navan%20Centre%20Outreach%20Day%20%E2%80%93%20Years%208%20and%2010) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Navan%20Centre%20Outreach%20Day%20%E2%80%93%20Years%208%20and%2010&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnavan-centre-outreach-day-years-8-and-10%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits --- ### [GCSE Business Studies link up with Dunbia](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-business-studies-link-up-with-dunbia/) **Published:** February 18, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Thursday 18 February, RSD’s Year 12 Business Studies class visited local meat processing firm Dunbia, where they given a factory tour and enjoyed presentations linked to their GCSE Business Studies course. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgcse-business-studies-link-up-with-dunbia%2F&t=GCSE%20Business%20Studies%20link%20up%20with%20Dunbia) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=GCSE%20Business%20Studies%20link%20up%20with%20Dunbia&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgcse-business-studies-link-up-with-dunbia%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits --- ### [Year 11&12 CSI Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/csi-day/) **Published:** February 28, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On Tuesday 28th February, pupils studying Chemistry and Biology in Years 11 and 12 participated in a Crime Scene Investigation workshop in the Lower Campus. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_4656-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_4656.jpeg "IMG_4656") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0591-e1489509255325-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0591-e1489509255325.jpg "IMG_0591") On Tuesday 28th February, pupils studying Chemistry and Biology in Years 11 and 12 participated in a Crime Scene Investigation workshop in the Lower Campus. Pupils had a chance to solve their own murder mystery whilst learning about the stages involved in doing so. The day was highly informative and students were able to gain a real insight into the CSI line of work through interactive tasks. Each task pieced together to solve a real-life crime case, giving pupils the opportunity to dip into the world of a detective or police officer to help them see if that’s what they wish to do as a career. > “The activity was based on a real life murder case, which occurred many years ago in Australia. Pupils had to find and examine replicas of evidence found at the scene of the crime, which were set up in stations for the pupils to tour around. Pupils then tried and come to a conclusion about how the murder took place and who was the killer. It was a very interesting and different experience for the pupils involved; everyone really enjoyed it!” > > Katrina Cairns, Year 12 - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcsi-day%2F&t=Year%2011%2612%20CSI%20Dungannon) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2011%2612%20CSI%20Dungannon&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcsi-day%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Biology, Careers, Chemistry, Key Stage 4, Trips and Visits, Year 11, Year 12 --- ### [Rebecca Richardson, Rotary Event: Euroscola, Strasbourg 2017](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rotary-event-rebecca-richardson-euroscola-strasbourg-2017/) **Published:** March 16, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** "On the 29th January 2017, I embarked on a 5 day ‘experience of a lifetime’ run by Rotary Ireland along with 23 other young people, most of whom I’d never met before". **Content:** *Rebecca Richardson (Year 13) pictured with Dungannon Rotary Club President Jim Lamb, upon winning the Youth Leadership Devepment Competition back in November 2016. <https://www.royaldungannon.com/rotary-youth-leadership-success-for-rebecca-richardson/>* ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/7a.jpg) “On the 29th January 2017, I embarked on a 5 day ‘experience of a lifetime’ run by Rotary Ireland along with 23 other young people, most of whom I’d never met before. Arriving at the Jury’s Inn in Belfast on that Sunday was honestly one of the most exciting, but terrifying, moments I’ve ever experienced. Upon meeting several other young people, both from Northern Ireland and the Republic, it became clear to me that these people were very educated on politics and current affairs; topics which I was only beginning to dip my toes into. Despite feeling slightly out of my depth to begin with, I can honestly say that by the end of week, I have never felt more at home. The group that I shared this experience with educated me and made me consider so many different points of view, some of which I would never have discovered on my own. For me, this experience was made truly amazing by the people I shared it with, as I met so many people from all parts of Ireland and was looked after so well by our leaders, Sheila, Monica and William. Our first stop was on the morning of Monday the 30th of January, at the EU offices in Belfast. Here, Karen Morrison, who works at the offices, gave us an insight into her work and allowed us to ask many relevant questions, such as Brexit and the future of Europe. From here, we proceeded on to Stormont. Despite there being no politicians to address us, the tour conducted by our tour guide James, was highly interesting and really showcased the beautiful parliamentary building of Northern Ireland. From Stormont, our next step was the 2 hour journey from Belfast to Dublin, made even longer by our bus breaking down in centre of the Irish capital! Regardless of the slight setback, we managed to make the rest of the way to our hotel on foot, where we prepared to go out once again. From our hotel, just off O’Connell Street, we made our way to Mansion House Dublin, where we were fortunate enough to meet Deputy Lord Mayor Rebecca Moynihan. For me, this was a massive highlight of the trip, being shown around the beautiful building and meeting such a strong, female, Irish leader, who shared her views on topics ranging from European politics to the American Presidency. Whilst at Mansion house, we were also given an insightful presentation by two Rotarians, Alan Foy and Niamh Mulholland, Mr Foy having been on our trip 15 years ago. Each presentation really focused on the amazing work of Rotary, which hosts many charity events, supports great causes, and involves young people, with ‘Interact’ being for under 18 year olds and ‘Rotaract’ being for those aged 18-30 looking to be involved with Rotary. We were also introduced to another young man, Eoin, who had been on the programme just last year. After informing us on his own personal experience at the European Parliament, he accompanied us to dinner at TGI Fridays… a great end to such a busy day! The next morning we had a tour of the gorgeous Trinity College by a third year student, Sam, who told us of the many stories and famous alumni of Ireland’s oldest university. From here, dressed in our formal attire, we made our way to Dublin’s European Offices, where we were informed on European affairs and the running of the European government by Harry O’Connor and Anne McEvoy and were even fortunate enough to be greeted by Margethe Vestager, a Danish European Commissioner, who shared her vast knowledge on Europe. It was here that we were all presented with our certificates for winning the Youth Leadership competition by the District Governor of Rotary Ireland Gerry Kierans and the Rotary Foundation Chairman David Murray. After a busy two days in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, it was time for us to make our way to the airport to depart for Germany. We arrived in Frankfurt late on the Tuesday night, but still managed to make time to prepare for our topics of discussion on Thursday. Early the next morning we left Frankfurt and began the 3 hour journey to Strasbourg, on the French-German border. Arriving in the city, the beauty of the area was evident straight away and the time we got to spend in the city exploring, taking photos and trying new foods are my most prominent memories from the trip. Despite the cold temperatures and temporary loss of feeling in my toes, the tour we received from a local man was entertaining, intriguing and definitely worth braving the elements for! That night, in our groups, we worked extremely hard, putting the final touches to our debates and answering questions from the rest of the group. After the late night of studying and the early rise for parliament the next day, it’s safe to say the group was extremely tired, yet extremely prepared for a day of discussion ahead. We arrived at the European Parliament and were introduced by some of the staff who worked there, giving us a run down for the Euroscola event. Immediately, the Irish delegation began integrating with other young people from different countries across Europe, getting to know one another and discovering different cultural traits. After a video conference with French MEP Edouard Martin, each delegation had the opportunity to present itself to the hemisphere, offering culturally rich and entertaining presentations. Then we got into groups based on the topics we were assigned, which, for me, was one of the most educational parts of the trip, as I not only learned from the rest of the Irish group, but I also learned a range of knowledge from young people from all over Europe… at one stage attempting to speak with the Spaniards in their native tongue! The day was topped off by discovering that all six possible spokespersons were filled by the Irish delegation, the only downside being that the rest of the Irish were avoided by the speaker when questions were opened to the floor. The day at the European Parliament in Strasbourg was truly amazing and I have never been so proud to be a part of such a hard-working and diligent group. Our last meal together rounded off our trip beautifully, sending us home with amazing memories and even more amazing friends. I cannot thank Rotary Ireland enough, including my local Rotary Club of Dungannon, as they have supported me every step of the way and believed in me even when I doubted myself. This truly was ‘the opportunity of a lifetime’ that shaped me greatly and one that I will look back on with such pride in years to come.” - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frotary-event-rebecca-richardson-euroscola-strasbourg-2017%2F&t=Rebecca%20Richardson%2C%20Rotary%20Event%3A%20Euroscola%2C%20Strasbourg%202017) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Rebecca%20Richardson%2C%20Rotary%20Event%3A%20Euroscola%2C%20Strasbourg%202017&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frotary-event-rebecca-richardson-euroscola-strasbourg-2017%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Trips and Visits --- ### [Stock Market Investment Challenge Yr11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/stock-market-investment-challenge-yr11/) **Published:** March 18, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** On Wednesday 15th March, four Year 11 pupils set off for Riddel Hall at Queen’s University Management School in Belfast. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_3143-e1490912138899-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_3143-e1490912138899.jpg "IMG_3143") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_3145-e1490912097511-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_3145-e1490912097511.jpg "IMG_3145") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_3146-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_3146.jpg "IMG_3146") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_3147-e1490912046841-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_3147-e1490912046841.jpg "IMG_3147") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_3148-e1490912021264-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_3148-e1490912021264.jpg "IMG_3148") On Wednesday 15th March, four Year 11 pupils set off for Riddel Hall at Queen’s University Management School in Belfast. They took part in the final of the Stock Market Investment Challenge, sponsored by Erskine Hill Investments. RSD had successfully reached the final along with five other schools. The competition consisted of two parts, first the Investment Challenge and second the Presentation & Poster round. Congratulations go to Katharine Black, Joanne Shaw, Rachel Reid and Chloe Davison (pictured above) who were placed 4th in the Investment Challenge and a very creditable 1st in the Presentation and Poster round. Well done to each of the girls who were very worthy ambassadors for RSD. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstock-market-investment-challenge-yr11%2F&t=Stock%20Market%20Investment%20Challenge%20Yr11) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Stock%20Market%20Investment%20Challenge%20Yr11&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstock-market-investment-challenge-yr11%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Business Studies, Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 4, Trips and Visits, Year 11 --- ### [Y13 Geography Trip to Magilligan](https://www.royaldungannon.com/y13-geography-trip-magilligan/) **Published:** April 1, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** Eighteen Year 13 Geographers went on a field trip to Magilligan Field Centre from 22nd to 24th March. They learned about sand dunes at the Umbra-Magilligan Sand Dune System and fluvial characteristics of the Curly Burn River. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_20170322_135016-2-e1494110668536-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_20170322_135016-2-e1494110668536.jpg "IMG_20170322_135016 (2)") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_20170322_135544-2-e1494110684337-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_20170322_135544-2-e1494110684337.jpg "IMG_20170322_135544 (2)") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_20170323_102800-2-e1494110696640-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_20170323_102800-2-e1494110696640.jpg "IMG_20170323_102800 (2)") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_20170323_104933-2-e1494110706543-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_20170323_104933-2-e1494110706543.jpg "IMG_20170323_104933 (2)") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_20170323_121148_BURST001_COVER-2-e1494110716808-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_20170323_121148_BURST001_COVER-2-e1494110716808.jpg "IMG_20170323_121148_BURST001_COVER (2)") Eighteen Year 13 Geographers went on a field trip to Magilligan Field Centre from 22nd to 24th March. They learned about sand dunes at the Umbra-Magilligan Sand Dune System and fluvial characteristics of the Curly Burn River. One of our students gives an insight to their recent trip: > “The trip was definitely an unforgettable experience for me! After we all braced ourselves with many layers of warm clothing and waterproof jackets to help retain some heat, we each stepped into a river to observe fluvial characteristics that we had learnt about in class. The icing on the cake was spending two fun evenings, warming up again, watching movies with my classmates that Mr Turner had prepared for us. Miss Montgomery brought snacks for us all which were also devoured! The field trip was really great.” Sophie Wilson (Yr 13) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fy13-geography-trip-magilligan%2F&t=Y13%20Geography%20Trip%20to%20Magilligan) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Y13%20Geography%20Trip%20to%20Magilligan&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fy13-geography-trip-magilligan%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Geography, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Gold Crest Award for AS Physicists](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gold-crest-award-physicists/) **Published:** May 1, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Two groups of four AS Level Physics students were mentored through an engineering research and development problem for the past six months by Mallaghan Engineering. **Content:** TEAM R&D: Team 2 (Pictured left) & Team 1 (on right) Two groups of four AS Level Physics students were mentored through an engineering research and development problem for the past six months by Mallaghan Engineering. This challenge was a real life and current engineering problem that Mallaghan are dealing with, that of manufacturing automated rig testing software and machinery. The pupils received the problem at a visit to Mallaghan Engineering and then worked both independently and alongside Sentinus and the University of Ulster to achieve a solid proposal. The scheme culminated at a presentation and assessment day at The Braid Centre in Ballymena, where pupils faced a panel of assessors to present their findings. Pupils then dealt with intricate questions regarding their research at their set up display stand. All pupils received glowing praise both by their assessors on the day and from the link engineer at Mallaghan Engineering, who will take the students’ research on to the next level. As a result all eight pupils have been awarded the prestigious and internationally recognised Gold Crest Award. The school would like to congratulate them on this excellent achievement. **Team 1:** Cameron Mullan, Jono Shrestha, Joel Stewart & Patrick Greeves. **Team 2:** Jack Thompson, Adam Irwin, David Saygi & Matthew Scott. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgold-crest-award-physicists%2F&t=Gold%20Crest%20Award%20for%20AS%20Physicists) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Gold%20Crest%20Award%20for%20AS%20Physicists&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgold-crest-award-physicists%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Physics, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Joint Linen Green Art Exhibition with SPA & RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/joint-linen-green-art-exhibition-spa-rsd/) **Published:** May 28, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Promotional poster of the event. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-Linen-Green-PosterV2-e1496014956912.jpg) - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjoint-linen-green-art-exhibition-spa-rsd%2F&t=Joint%20Linen%20Green%20Art%20Exhibition%20with%20SPA%20%26%20RSD) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Joint%20Linen%20Green%20Art%20Exhibition%20with%20SPA%20%26%20RSD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjoint-linen-green-art-exhibition-spa-rsd%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, Trips and Visits --- ### [University Road Show: Open Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/university-road-show-open-day/) **Published:** September 30, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On Friday the 29th of September, Lower Sixth students took part in a University Road Show open day, held at RSD. **Content:** On Friday the 29th of September, Lower Sixth students took part in a University Road Show open day, held at RSD. Universities from all over the UK took part in the visit; representatives from Southampton, West London, Strathclyde, Harper Adams, Stratford, Bradford and Huddersfield took time out of their busy schedules to campaign their school and inform the pupils about the possibilities and facilities they offer. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Funiversity-road-show-open-day%2F&t=University%20Road%20Show%3A%20Open%20Day) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=University%20Road%20Show%3A%20Open%20Day&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Funiversity-road-show-open-day%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Intaglio printmaking at Seacourt Print Workshop](https://www.royaldungannon.com/intaglio-printmaking-seacourt-print-workshop/) **Published:** November 1, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Year 13 and 14 A Level Art students travelled to Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor on Wednesday 25th October for the day, to create a series of intaglio drypoint prints. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0128WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0128WEB.jpg "IMG_0128WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0117WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0117WEB.jpg "IMG_0117WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0119WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0119WEB.jpg "IMG_0119WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0123WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0123WEB.jpg "IMG_0123WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0135WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0135WEB.jpg "IMG_0135WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0126WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0126WEB.jpg "IMG_0126WEB") Year 13 and 14 A Level Art students travelled to Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor on Wednesday 25th October for the day, to create a series of intaglio drypoint prints. The girls had a great day and created some beautiful work, which can also be viewed on Seacourt’s own Facebook page. A very productive day indeed! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fintaglio-printmaking-seacourt-print-workshop%2F&t=Intaglio%20printmaking%20at%20Seacourt%20Print%20Workshop) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Intaglio%20printmaking%20at%20Seacourt%20Print%20Workshop&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fintaglio-printmaking-seacourt-print-workshop%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, General News, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Year 11 Young Enterprise Challenge](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-young-enterprise-challenge/) **Published:** November 17, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Two teams of four Year 11 pupils represented RSD at the Young Enterprise Challenge event held at South West College on Tuesday 14th November. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_07711web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_07711web.jpg "IMG_0771[1]web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_07721web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_07721web.jpg "IMG_0772[1]web") Two teams of four Year 11 pupils represented RSD at the Young Enterprise Challenge event held at South West College on Tuesday 14th November. Their challenge was to come up with an innovative lunch box designed primarily for school children. They had to make a prototype, design a marketing poster and make a pitch to the judging panel. One team came up with an idea they called ‘Flap Attack’ which was a lunch box with a magnetic flap that also served as a snack tray instead of a zip. The other team named their idea ‘Lunch Well’ as their circular lunch container had coloured containers based on the Eat Well guide to ensure lunch contents fulfilled the recommended guidelines of fruit, protein, dairy, etc. Both teams had a great opportunity on the day to test their communication, team work and entrepreneurial skills and the judging panel gave positive feedback on each idea. **Team: Flap Attack** Zara Chambers Toni Montgomery Jessica Jardine Rebecca McCaul **Team: Lunch Well** Josh Graham Toby Lau Dylan Lewis Jordan Moore - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-11-young-enterprise-challenge%2F&t=Year%2011%20Young%20Enterprise%20Challenge) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2011%20Young%20Enterprise%20Challenge&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-11-young-enterprise-challenge%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Business Studies, General News, Key Stage 4, Trips and Visits, Year 11 **Tags:** Young Enterprise --- ### ['Mystery of the Christmas Star' Year 12 Physics and RE Trip](https://www.royaldungannon.com/mystery-of-the-christmas-star-year-12-physics-and-re-trip/) **Published:** December 16, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On Thursday 14th December, a joint Physics and RE event, 'Mystery of The Christmas Star' was held for pupils in Year 12 in conjunction with the Armagh Planetarium. **Content:** On Thursday 14th December, a joint Physics and RE event, ‘Mystery of The Christmas Star’ was held for pupils in Year 12 in conjunction with the Armagh Planetarium. The pupils had an enjoyable time, travelling back 2000 years to Bethlehem, to seek a scientific explanation for the star the Wise Men followed to find baby Jesus in a captivating theatre show. The pupils also had a great time in the frost- making and releasing their very own space rockets. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmystery-of-the-christmas-star-year-12-physics-and-re-trip%2F&t=%E2%80%98Mystery%20of%20the%20Christmas%20Star%E2%80%99%20Year%2012%20Physics%20and%20RE%20Trip) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=%E2%80%98Mystery%20of%20the%20Christmas%20Star%E2%80%99%20Year%2012%20Physics%20and%20RE%20Trip&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmystery-of-the-christmas-star-year-12-physics-and-re-trip%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Physics, RE, Trips and Visits, Year 12 --- ### [Physics R & D teams complete Gold Crest Award residential](https://www.royaldungannon.com/physics-r-d-teams-complete-gold-crest-award-residential/) **Published:** January 19, 2018 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th January, pupils in the R & D teams went to University of Ulster, Jordanstown to work on the residential component of their individual projects: reducing waste in saw processes. **Content:** On Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th January, pupils in the R & D teams went to University of Ulster, Jordanstown to work on the residential component of their individual projects: reducing waste in saw processes. This visit will contribute to their Gold Crest Award. The R & D teams consist of ten Year 13 RSD pupils studying AS physics who are part of an annual learning experience hosted by Mallaghan engineering, where students get a chance to invent and research real engineering projects. The project has proven to be an extremely valuable piece of learning for Physics pupils and a very enjoyable experience. Students were treated to a fun night out after their hard work, going to the cinema and Pizza-Hut. Andrew Lamont who took part in the event said “We all had a great time and we learnt so many valuable and interesting things,” he then went on to say “We made lots of progress in our project, being in team R & D is definitely a great opportunity”. A big thanks to Mrs Chambers and Miss Mccombe for organising the event. Team 1 Matthew Green, Hannah McClung, Peter Mylroi Lamont, Matthew Watt, Emily Yiu. Team 2 Jason Ho, Jeffrey Lam, Rhyss McMullan, Andrew Mylroi Lamont, James Robinson. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fphysics-r-d-teams-complete-gold-crest-award-residential%2F&t=Physics%20R%20%26%20D%20teams%20complete%20Gold%20Crest%20Award%20residential) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Physics%20R%20%26%20D%20teams%20complete%20Gold%20Crest%20Award%20residential&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fphysics-r-d-teams-complete-gold-crest-award-residential%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Physics, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [National Award winners for Wrigley’s ‘Litter Less’ photography competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/national-award-winners-for-wrigleys-litter-less-photography-competition/) **Published:** June 22, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Emily Carson, Dion Di Maio, Rebecca Davis and Rebecca Rocha-Elliott (all Year 13) participated in a ‘Young Reporters for the Environment’ workshop in January this year. **Content:** Emily Carson, Dion Di Maio, Rebecca Davis and Rebecca Rocha-Elliott (all Year 13) participated in a ‘Young Reporters for the Environment’ workshop in January this year. At this time, the girls entered a photograph into the international Wrigley’s ‘Litter Less‘ competition. They were recently awarded first place in Northern Ireland for this winning entry, in the 15-18 year old photography category. The team were presented with a certificate (pictured above) and cheque for £250. Their winning photo entry has been posted online, on the international YRE ‘Exposure Page’ and can be found [here](https://yrecompetition.exposure.co/northern-ireland-4). The team were also previously successful in winning first prize and a cheque for £200, for their separate entry this year in the Eco Schools NI social media photography ‘Waste Heroes’ competition. Information on this can be found [here](https://www.royaldungannon.com/waste-heroes-win-200/). This exciting total sum of £450 will be a very welcome boost to our school Eco-committee, which will reconvene in the new term. Well done to the team for their success! We look forward to seeing what the new term brings for the Eco-Committee. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnational-award-winners-for-wrigleys-litter-less-photography-competition%2F&t=National%20Award%20winners%20for%20Wrigley%E2%80%99s%20%E2%80%98Litter%20Less%E2%80%99%20photography%20competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=National%20Award%20winners%20for%20Wrigley%E2%80%99s%20%E2%80%98Litter%20Less%E2%80%99%20photography%20competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnational-award-winners-for-wrigleys-litter-less-photography-competition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Eco School update](https://www.royaldungannon.com/eco-school-update/) **Published:** May 3, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/untitled.jpg)Jill Eagleson speaks to KS3 pupils As part of the Eco School target to obtain the Bronze award this year the Eco School Council invited guest speaker Jill Eagleson, the Dungannon & South Tyrone Recycling & Education Officer, to speak to KS3 pupils about recycling. Her talk concentrated on the general importance of recycling, what our school and the local area can recycle, and how the school can help by supporting the Eco School Committee. We would like to thank Jill for taking time out to help with the Eco School Committee this year and for the recycling resource provided to the school by the council. The Eco School Committee has completed its activities for the year and is pleased to announce that it was successful in its aims in achieving the Bronze Award status. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/recycling-1.jpg) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Feco-school-update%2F&t=Eco%20School%20update) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Eco%20School%20update&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Feco-school-update%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [RSD ECO School community tree planting for Diamond Jubilee](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-eco-school-community-tree-planting-for-the-diamond-jubilee/) **Published:** November 9, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Saplings-1.png)The Eco School Committee has recently received a free Community Tree Pack from the Woodland Trust as part of the charity’s Jubilee Woods Project, which is marking Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, by planting 6 million trees across the country. We applied for a tree pack from the Woodland Trust to enhance our school grounds as part of our aim to achieve the Eco school silver award. The trees, all native species, will grow into a young wood in as little as 10 years. In total 60 Diamond Woods of 60 acres are being created nationally along with hundreds of smaller ‘Jubilee Woods’. We aim to plant the saplings in a sheltered area this year in order to wait until they have grown into a suitable size to be planted in the school grounds permanently this time next year. ECO RSD** - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-eco-school-community-tree-planting-for-the-diamond-jubilee%2F&t=RSD%20ECO%20School%20community%20tree%20planting%20for%20Diamond%20Jubilee) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20ECO%20School%20community%20tree%20planting%20for%20Diamond%20Jubilee&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-eco-school-community-tree-planting-for-the-diamond-jubilee%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Environmental Youth Speak 2013](https://www.royaldungannon.com/environmental-youth-speak-2013/) **Published:** February 20, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Environmental-Youth-Speak-2013-300x263.jpg)Faye Acheson and David Saygi (Year 9) Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council recently hosted the local heats of Environmental Youth Speak 2013. Environmental Youth Speak is a public speaking competition which has been running for 15 years and is organised by the three Northern Ireland waste management groups. It is the largest environmental public speaking event for schools in Northern Ireland and its main aim is to get school children thinking seriously about environmental issues. This year as part of the RSD’s new ECO school drive, we entered two Year 9 students David Saygi and Faye Acheson in the senior section, speaking on “The true cost of waste”. Both pupils were highly praised by the council on the quality and delivery of their speeches and were close runners up. The Action Group has also a number of other plans for year including; - The introduction of three new Recycling bins, funded by the PFTA, to be used and monitored by the pupils around the school - A Tree planting activity which will hopefully take place later this year. - A Litter pick in Dungannon Park. - Recycling awareness initiative in school involving the Dungannon council education team. - A KS3 Eco school code competition for KS3 pupils. The Eco School Action Group would like to thank David and Faye for taking part. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fenvironmental-youth-speak-2013%2F&t=Environmental%20Youth%20Speak%202013) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Environmental%20Youth%20Speak%202013&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fenvironmental-youth-speak-2013%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Recycling bins](https://www.royaldungannon.com/recycling-bins/) **Published:** March 21, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** As part of the school’s ongoing Eco drive three new recycling bins have been funded by the PFTA and will be located around the school. It is our aim in school to reduce the amount of waste that is sent to landfill sites and recycling is the easiest way to make a real change. The Eco action group would like to thank the PFTA for their assistance and would encourage all the pupils to use the recycling bins for their plastic bottles, paper cups, cardboard or file paper, tetra packs and aluminium cans. ECO school action group - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frecycling-bins%2F&t=Recycling%20bins) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Recycling%20bins&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frecycling-bins%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [European Week for Waste Reduction 2012](https://www.royaldungannon.com/european-week-for-waste-reduction-2012/) **Published:** May 8, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/EWWR-2012-212x300.jpg)Last November the Eco School Committee registered to take part in the European Week for Waste Reduction – an initiative which involves schools throughout Europe. The action group, alongside the good work currently being carried out within the Food Technology department, took a KS3 assembly explaining the introduction of new recycling bins in school. The group have also organised guest speakers throughout the year to raise awareness of the importance of waste reduction. Within Northern Ireland alone over 543 organisations entered the event, which is a 45% increase on the previous year. This ranked Northern Ireland the top performing region in the UK and fourth overall in Europe. We have recently received our certificate of commended status for the school from the Minister of the Environment, Alex Attwood. We would like to encourage everyone connected to the school to continue to rethink the ways in which they dispose of their waste. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Feuropean-week-for-waste-reduction-2012%2F&t=European%20Week%20for%20Waste%20Reduction%202012) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=European%20Week%20for%20Waste%20Reduction%202012&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Feuropean-week-for-waste-reduction-2012%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [RSD Eco School 2012-2013](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-eco-school-2012-2013/) **Published:** May 21, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** As part of the new environmentally friendly initiative started back in school in 2011, the RSD action group has this year focused on the reduction on litter on school grounds and the increase of recycling in school. Last year the school secured the Bronze award and in its attempt to achieve the Eco School Silver award status this year a new KS3 competition was set up to create a new RSD Eco Code, alongside other programmes including a litter pick and tree planting. The purpose of the code was to encourage our pupils to take ownership of the responsibility to look after their litter in school and to demonstrate the school’s commitment to environmentally friendly actions. Pupils had the opportunity to deliver their message in a variety of media including; creating a poem, designing a poster or the use of a catchy acronym or slogan (as long as it has an environmentally friendly message). The winning entry, judged by the action group, was a joint effort by Year 9 pupils Sasha Taggart and Rachel Johnson. The winning poster, with the slogan of :‘Wanna Be Cool, Be Eco Friendly towards Our School’ will be used by the RSD Eco school action group next year, displayed on the school notice board and included in this year’s school magazine. Congratulations Sasha and Rachel. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-eco-school-2012-2013%2F&t=RSD%20Eco%20School%202012-2013) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Eco%20School%202012-2013&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-eco-school-2012-2013%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/european-week-for-waste-reduction-ewwr/) **Published:** November 14, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/EWWR-300x225.jpg)Mrs McCarthy with Yr 11 students Ben Elliott, Gideon Dilworth, Lareyna McMenemy and Lauren Cullen. Love Food Hate Waste notice board for EWWR 2013. The European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) is an exciting project which aims to get organisations including businesses and schools to put actions in place across Europe during a single week to highlight the importance of reducing waste and to encourage a change in our everyday behaviour. This is the fifth year of EWWR and it will take place from the 16-24 November 2013. In school the Food Technology department in partnership with the Eco Action group have implemented the Love Food Hate Waste theme into both junior and senior classes. Some of the activities taking place this year for EWWR include an Eco school assembly presentation, the creation of Love Food Hate Waste posters and notice boards, creative food practicals and a EWWR school pledge. The Eco School action group would like to encourage all pupils and parents to take part. Further information on recipes and food waste advice can be found at <http://rethinkwasteni.org/ewwr> . - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Feuropean-week-for-waste-reduction-ewwr%2F&t=European%20Week%20for%20Waste%20Reduction%20%28EWWR%29) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=European%20Week%20for%20Waste%20Reduction%20%28EWWR%29&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Feuropean-week-for-waste-reduction-ewwr%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Tree Planting in Dungannon Park](https://www.royaldungannon.com/tree-planting-in-dungannon-park/) **Published:** December 4, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Group-Photo-300x225.jpg "Eco School tree planting")The Eco School group beside their newly planted hedge in Dungannon Park On Tuesday 3 December, pupils from Key stages 3 & 4 travelled the short journey to Nunnery Hill in Dungannon Park to engage in a Tree Planting activity. This was organised by the Dungannon Council and the Eco Action Group and is part of the school’s aim to achieve ‘Green Flag’ status next year. Armed with spades and tree/hedge saplings, we were given the task of digging out plots of turf and planting the saplings, creating a long L-shaped hedge when we finished. Some gardeners from the council educated us on how to plant the hedge, what types of trees to use and also how we can continue gardening in our own school. Howard Primary School also attended the Tree Planting, and together we planted even more trees at the Community Garden on Nunnery Hill. We learnt what ‘native’ trees were, and why they were a better choice for the environment and local animals. The weather was great, and we all had a fantastic day in Dungannon Park. We hope the tree planting has helped towards RSD achieving a Green Flag, as well as helping our school begin planting our own trees later in the year. The Eco School committee would like to thank all the pupils who helped with the Tree Planting including Mr Willis, Mark Werpachowski and especially the Dungannon Council for organising this fun and valuable experience. Faye Acheson, Year 10 - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftree-planting-in-dungannon-park%2F&t=Tree%20Planting%20in%20Dungannon%20Park) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Tree%20Planting%20in%20Dungannon%20Park&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftree-planting-in-dungannon-park%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Waste Heroes win £200](https://www.royaldungannon.com/waste-heroes-win-200/) **Published:** January 26, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** *Rebecca Davis, Emily Carson, Ruth Van Ry (EcoSchools NI), John (BBC Schools Report representative), Rebecca Rocha-Elliott and Dion Di Maio, pictured at the Waste Heroes YRE event.* Rebecca Davis, Emily Carson, Dion di Maio and Rebecca Rocha-Elliott (Year 13) were successful in winning a cheque for £200 for RSD, as they won the ‘Best Photo Entry’ for the Mid-Ulster Council area in the Eco-Schools 2018 Food Waste Challenge. The girls took a series of photographs in preparation for the social media photography competition, promoting the importance of being a #WASTEHERO and aiming to reduce Food Waste. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_0434bestWEB.jpg) They attended a *Young Reporters for the Environment* Workshop event in January, hosted by Eco-schools NI and Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, where they spent the day learning about recycling and the benefits of this in our local council area. This is a great achievement for the girls and we will be delighted to continue to support the Eco-Schools NI campaign through our own Eco-School team. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwaste-heroes-win-200%2F&t=Waste%20Heroes%20win%20%C2%A3200) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Waste%20Heroes%20win%20%C2%A3200&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwaste-heroes-win-200%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Duke of Edinburgh's Award ceremony](https://www.royaldungannon.com/duke-of-edinburghs-award-ceremony/) **Published:** May 6, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Congratulations to those pupils in Lower Sixth who have received their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards. The award ceremony, which was held in Craigavon Civic Centre, was a celebration of the achievement of the pupils who have all completed a series of challenges including a three-day expedition, a period of voluntary service, a physical, and a skill-development programme. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fduke-of-edinburghs-award-ceremony%2F&t=Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%E2%80%99s%20Award%20ceremony) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%E2%80%99s%20Award%20ceremony&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fduke-of-edinburghs-award-ceremony%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News **Tags:** DofE --- ### [Expedition season for Duke of Edinburgh's Award pupils](https://www.royaldungannon.com/expedition-season-for-duke-of-edinburghs-award-pupils/) **Published:** May 16, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Logo-289x300.jpg)In the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, a new season of expeditions has begun. Earlier in the year we embarked on a new initiative, made possible through SEP funding, to work along side St Patrick’s Academy for Silver Award training with 32 Year 11 students, (16 from each school). After a winter of extensive training in navigation, map work, and first aid, we are now down to the exciting time of the year when we put into practice what we have learnt. Practice expeditions for Silver and Gold have already been completed and qualifying expeditions are planned for June 16th-18th (Silver) and June 27th– July 2nd (Gold). The Silver group meeting with St Patrick’s Academy has been a great success and strong friendships have been formed between both students and staff. It has been very encouraging to see how well all of the groups have worked as teams during the practice, helping each other and supporting each other when the going got tough. We are confident of continued success as we head towards the hills for the qualifying expeditions! RLH - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fexpedition-season-for-duke-of-edinburghs-award-pupils%2F&t=Expedition%20season%20for%20Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%E2%80%99s%20Award%20pupils) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Expedition%20season%20for%20Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%E2%80%99s%20Award%20pupils&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fexpedition-season-for-duke-of-edinburghs-award-pupils%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** DofE --- ### [Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award practice expedition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gold-duke-of-edinburgh-practice-expedition/) **Published:** November 10, 2011 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Logo-289x300.jpg "Duke of Edinburgh's Award")](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/?attachment_id=2408)From Thursday 20th to Friday 21st October, pupils from Year 13 involved in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award scheme visited the Mourne Mountains for their first practice expedition. This included camping out for one night and completing a 15km route the following day. From this experience, the pupils will now have a much better understanding of the practicalities of their real expedition which is scheduled to take place in June 2012. Jordan Maxwell - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgold-duke-of-edinburgh-practice-expedition%2F&t=Gold%20Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%E2%80%99s%20Award%20practice%20expedition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Gold%20Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%E2%80%99s%20Award%20practice%20expedition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgold-duke-of-edinburgh-practice-expedition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** DofE --- ### [The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-duke-of-edinburghs-award/) **Published:** October 3, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Last year saw another busy schedule for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme with 32 pupils signing up to do direct entry Gold and 18 signing up to do Silver as a joint venture with St Patrick’s Academy. The meetings took place most weeks on a Tuesday afternoon with all pupils showing great commitment. The first overnight hike took place in October for the Gold group as they had no previous experience of a night in a tent under the stars. Although the route was only 15 km some pupils found the experience tough and decided D of E was not form them. The meetings continued over the winter with pupils planning practice and qualifying expeditions and learning camp craft. After Easter the Silver group had a two day practice expedition in the Mournes while the Gold had a three day practice also in the Mournes. This as always proved very beneficial with pupils applying what they had been taught in the classroom to real situations. It also highlighted the fact that hiking is both a physical and mental activity. The Silver qualifying expedition took place in June but due to bad weather had to be postponed till September. In the end 17 pupils completed the expedition section of the Award. They are continuing to work on the other sections of physical, skill and volunteering planning to have the Award completed by this Easter. At the end of June the Gold participants having completed their AS level examinations left for their expedition in South West Donegal. The three teams had a challenging but rewarding expedition with only 15 students successful in completing this part of the Award. They now too must work on the other aspects of the Award which as well as including sections of physical, skill and volunteering includes a residential where they must stay away from home for 5 days, 4 nights with people they do not know. It has been another successful year and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff who volunteers their time to help in the smooth running of the Award. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-duke-of-edinburghs-award%2F&t=The%20Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%E2%80%99s%20Award) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=The%20Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%E2%80%99s%20Award&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-duke-of-edinburghs-award%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** DofE --- ### [Duke of Edinburgh's Award - Silver Update](https://www.royaldungannon.com/duke-of-edinburghs-award-silver-update/) **Published:** October 3, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SAM_1430-300x225.jpg)Alex McDonald, Calum Bain, Joshua McKee and David McFarlane with their partners from St Patrick’s Academy A total of 18 pupils signed up to do the Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Award as a joint venture with St Patrick’s Academy. The meetings took place most weeks on Tuesday afternoon with all pupils showing great commitment. After Easter the Silver groups had a two day practice expedition in the Mournes, and this enabled pupils to apply what they had been taught in the classroom to real situations. It also highlighted the fact that hiking is both a physical and mental challenge. The Silver qualifying expedition took place in June but due to bad weather had to be postponed to September. In the end 17 pupils completed the expedition section of the Award. They are continuing to work on the other sections of physical, skill and volunteering planning to have the Award completed by this Easter. RLH ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Picture6-1.jpg) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fduke-of-edinburghs-award-silver-update%2F&t=Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%E2%80%99s%20Award%20%E2%80%93%20Silver%20Update) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%E2%80%99s%20Award%20%E2%80%93%20Silver%20Update&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fduke-of-edinburghs-award-silver-update%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** DofE --- ### [Duke of Edinburgh's Award - Gold Update](https://www.royaldungannon.com/duke-of-edinburghs-award-gold-update/) **Published:** October 3, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Last year saw another busy schedule for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme with 32 pupils signing up to do direct entry Gold. At the end of June the Gold participants, having completed their AS Level examinations, left for their expedition in South West Donegal. The three teams had a challenging expedition, and only 15 students were successful in completing this part of the Award. These pupils must now work on the other aspects of the Award which includes physical, skill and volunteering sections, and also a ‘residential’ where they must stay away from home for five days (four nights) with people they do not know. It has been another successful year and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff who volunteer their time to help in the smooth running of the Award. RLH - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fduke-of-edinburghs-award-gold-update%2F&t=Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%E2%80%99s%20Award%20%E2%80%93%20Gold%20Update) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%E2%80%99s%20Award%20%E2%80%93%20Gold%20Update&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fduke-of-edinburghs-award-gold-update%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** DofE --- ### [Duke of Edinburgh - Silver Award Presentation](https://www.royaldungannon.com/duke-of-edinburghs-award-silver-award-presentation/) **Published:** December 3, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On 23 November, 15 pupils from Year 13 attended a ceremony in Belfast City Hall, where they were presented with their Silver Award badges and certificates. Television personality, Pamela Ballantine presented the Awards. Well done to all of the following pupils: Cherith Bartley, Kayleigh Boyle, Mark Cuddy, Caleb Dilworth, Sarah-Louise Donaldson, Abigail Edwards, Michael Jones, Cindy Kwok, Naomi Magowan, Alex McMaster, Beth Morrow, Dan Steele, Zeb Steele, Megan Stewart, Laura Stretton, Eve Turkington, Adam Willis. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fduke-of-edinburghs-award-silver-award-presentation%2F&t=Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%20%E2%80%93%20Silver%20Award%20Presentation) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%20%E2%80%93%20Silver%20Award%20Presentation&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fduke-of-edinburghs-award-silver-award-presentation%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events **Tags:** DofE --- ### [Duke of Edinburgh's Award update](https://www.royaldungannon.com/duke-of-edinburghs-award-update/) **Published:** May 12, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![Year 13 Silver Award winners at the Award Ceremony in Craigavon Civic Centre](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Silver-Award-at-Craigavon-Civic-Centre-300x224.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Silver-Award-at-Craigavon-Civic-Centre.jpg)Year 13 Silver Award winners at the Award Ceremony in Craigavon Civic Centre On Wednesday 19 February, ten Year 13 pupils who have completed their Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Award were invited to Craigavon Civic Centre for their Award Ceremony. The guest speaker was the Mayor of Craigavon Mark Baxter, a former pupil of RSD. It was a lovely evening and was a wonderful way to celebrate the achievement of the 14 pupils who had worked hard over two years to complete the award. Mrs Hampton would like to thank the pupils for the time and effort and commitment that they put in to the Award and also the help of teachers both at RSD and St Patrick’s Academy who give of their time and energy to enable the programme to run smoothly. We are now gearing up for this year’s expedition season with 15 pupils form RSD doing Silver and 19 pupils doing Gold. We wish them every success in their endeavours. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fduke-of-edinburghs-award-update%2F&t=Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%E2%80%99s%20Award%20update) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%E2%80%99s%20Award%20update&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fduke-of-edinburghs-award-update%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding **Tags:** DofE --- ### [Gold DofE Practice: April 2017, Mourne Mountains](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gold-dofe-practice-april-2017-mourne-mountains/) **Published:** April 10, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** From April 2nd-4th, 40 pupils from RSD and SPA embarked on a three day practice expedition in the Mourne Mountains as part of their Gold Duke of Edinburgh award. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/20170402_140527-e1494108934256-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/20170402_140527-e1494108934256.jpg "20170402_140527") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/S1461051946-e1494109155405-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/S1461051946-e1494109155405.jpg "S1461051946") From April 2nd-4th, 40 pupils from RSD and SPA embarked on a three day practice expedition in the Mourne Mountains as part of their Gold Duke of Edinburgh award. As part of the Shared Education Project (SESP), pupils from RSD had the opportunity to join with pupils from St. Patrick’s Academy, improving many physical and navigation skills as well as creating a strong sense of teamwork throughout the seven groups. Despite some unpredictable weather, every pupil successfully completed the practice expedition and the group are well on their way to completing their real expedition in Donegal in June. Well done to all pupils and teachers involved. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgold-dofe-practice-april-2017-mourne-mountains%2F&t=Gold%20DofE%20Practice%3A%20April%202017%2C%20Mourne%20Mountains) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Gold%20DofE%20Practice%3A%20April%202017%2C%20Mourne%20Mountains&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgold-dofe-practice-april-2017-mourne-mountains%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sixth Form **Tags:** DofE --- ### [Duke of Edinburgh's Award: Silver recipients](https://www.royaldungannon.com/duke-edinburgh-silver-award-recipients/) **Published:** December 1, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to the above students on obtaining their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. **Content:** *Pictured above from back left to right. Back row: Zack El Marif, Luke McMullan, Scott Matthews, Scott Fegan, Emily Carson, Alison Donaghy, Katie Burns Stephen Black, Laura Saunders, Benson Chan, John Scott, Isaac Li and Katie Orr (all Year 13) with Mrs Hampton.* Congratulations to the above students on obtaining their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. After much hard work, preparation and dedication from our pupils it is very pleasing to see so many getting involved and obtaining this impressive accolade. Well done! Many thanks also go to the staff for their support and training for this award, and also to their counterparts at St. Patrick’s Academy, without whom this would not be possible. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fduke-edinburgh-silver-award-recipients%2F&t=Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%E2%80%99s%20Award%3A%20Silver%20recipients) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%E2%80%99s%20Award%3A%20Silver%20recipients&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fduke-edinburgh-silver-award-recipients%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits **Tags:** DofE --- ### [Ethan Au visits RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ethan-au-visits-rsd/) **Published:** December 23, 2016 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** RSD staff and students were pleasantly surprised recently when Ethan Au, one of the Dilworth tutors from 2010, came back to Dungannon and paid a visit all of us at RSD. **Content:** RSD staff and students were pleasantly surprised recently when Ethan Au, one of the Dilworth tutors from 2010, came back to Dungannon and paid a visit all of us at RSD. He got a chance to see all the teachers he was working with while on his scholarship and even got a chance to catch up with the (now Upper Sixth!) pupils, who had just come into the school in First Year when Ethan last saw them 6 years ago. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fethan-au-visits-rsd%2F&t=Ethan%20Au%20visits%20RSD) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ethan%20Au%20visits%20RSD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fethan-au-visits-rsd%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding --- ### [Farewell to our Dilworth Tutors of 2016](https://www.royaldungannon.com/farewell-to-our-dilworth-tutors-of-2016/) **Published:** January 30, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Sadly in December, we had to say farewell to our Dilworth Tutors for 2016. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_6104-e1485466551900-200x300.jpg)Sadly in December, we had to say farewell to our Dilworth Tutors for 2016. The boys developed some great bonds of friendship here during their year, making many lifelong friends as well as really getting involved in school life here at RSD. Eleazar Robert Taufa and Anthony Levao made a huge contribution not only within the school Boarding Department but also within both the Rugby and Hockey teams, among many other areas . We wish them all the best as they now embark on life back at home again in New Zealand. I’m sure we will see them again in the not so distant future; there will always be a warm welcome for them back here at the Old Grey Mother. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffarewell-to-our-dilworth-tutors-of-2016%2F&t=Farewell%20to%20our%20Dilworth%20Tutors%20of%202016) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Farewell%20to%20our%20Dilworth%20Tutors%20of%202016&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffarewell-to-our-dilworth-tutors-of-2016%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, General News --- ### [Welcome to the new Dilworth Tutors for 2017](https://www.royaldungannon.com/welcome-to-the-new-dilwoth-tutors-for-2017/) **Published:** February 6, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** Three new Dilworth Tutors for 2017, our ‘Kiwis’, were welcomed from Dilworth School Auckland into RSD in January. **Content:** Three new Dilworth Tutors for 2017, our ‘Kiwis’, were welcomed from Dilworth School Auckland into RSD in January. Tau Tohi, Jonah Mau’u and Nico Aholelei arrived in Northern Ireland at the beginning of the Easter Term and all three have smoothly transitioned into their roles within classes, extra-curricular activities and in the Boarding Department. We hope that they enjoy their stay and experiences in both Northern Ireland and RSD in particular. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwelcome-to-the-new-dilwoth-tutors-for-2017%2F&t=Welcome%20to%20the%20new%20Dilworth%20Tutors%20for%202017) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Welcome%20to%20the%20new%20Dilworth%20Tutors%20for%202017&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwelcome-to-the-new-dilwoth-tutors-for-2017%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding --- ### [Dilworth Scholarship 2017-2018](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dilworth-scholarship-2017-2018/) **Published:** March 3, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to the following pupils who have been successful in gaining the Dilworth Scholarship for 2017-2018 **Content:** Congratulations to the following pupils who have been successful in gaining the Dilworth Scholarship for 2017-2018: Rebekah Clingan, Gideon Dilworth, Andrew Irvine and Rebecca Boyd (left to right, all Year 14). - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdilworth-scholarship-2017-2018%2F&t=Dilworth%20Scholarship%202017-2018) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Dilworth%20Scholarship%202017-2018&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdilworth-scholarship-2017-2018%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sixth Form --- ### [1608 Debates](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1608-debates/) **Published:** April 5, 2011 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On Thursday the 31st of March the five Royal Schools (Dungannon, Cavan, Armagh, Raphoe and Portora) participated in the annual 1608 debating competition. This year’s competition was hosted by the Royal School Cavan, and our two debating teams were Simon Hall with Katie Older, and Emily Garvin alongside Anastasiya Kret (all Year 13). They all travelled to Cavan for an evening of lively and interesting debates. Both teams performed very well. Emily Garvin and Anastasiya Kret won against Armagh, allowing them to make it to the semi-final of the competition, where they were, unfortunately, beaten by Raphoe. In the other group, Simon Hall and Katie Older went all the way to the final after winning against Cavan and Armagh. Sadly, they narrowly missed out on winning the final when Raphoe yet again proved to have a slightly more convincing argument. Overall, the debates proved to be a major success, and were enjoyed hugely by those who were involved. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1608-debates%2F&t=1608%20Debates) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1608%20Debates&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1608-debates%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies **Tags:** Debating --- ### [Bullingbrook success in Interhouse Debates](https://www.royaldungannon.com/bullingbrook-success-in-interhouse-debates/) **Published:** April 8, 2011 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** Led by this year’s LVI, the debating society organised the first interhouse debating competition at RSD, in which junior, intermediate, and senior pupils were given the opportunity to represent their house against their peers. The debates were close, with Bullingbrook only just achieving first place ahead of Nicholson. Nicholson’s junior representatives won both their matches, with Mountjoy and Bullingbrook both achieving second place. Bullingbrook did, however, win all four of their intermediate and senior house matches, which meant they won five of their six matches. Nicholson came a very close second overall, Mountjoy third, and Beresford fourth. All house debaters are to be commended for their effort, enthusiasm and contribution. Andrew Millar - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbullingbrook-success-in-interhouse-debates%2F&t=Bullingbrook%20success%20in%20Interhouse%20Debates) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Bullingbrook%20success%20in%20Interhouse%20Debates&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbullingbrook-success-in-interhouse-debates%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, House News **Tags:** Debating --- ### [Debating update](https://www.royaldungannon.com/narrow-defeat-at-the-debating-competition/) **Published:** November 14, 2011 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** This year RSD participated in the Northern Ireland Debating Competition. The motion raised was “This house believes Northern Ireland is not a green and pleasant place”. On Tuesday 8th November the first team (proposition) consisting of Anastasiya Kret and Andrew Millar, was ready to argue about decreasing biodiversity and political instability that do not contribute to the “green and pleasant” image of Northern Ireland. The competition was intense and the RSD debaters lost to the opposition, Slemish College, by only 4 points. Two days later Erinn Morrow and Katie Older, who made up the second team (opposition), travelled with Mr Ritchie to Belfast High School to argue that the abundant presence of green spaces scattered all over NI and the friendliness of the local people undoubtedly make NI green and pleasant. Both teams argued their points very well and it was disappointing that the RSD pupils were unlucky to lose again by 4 points. The RSD Debating Society wishes all the best to the winning teams in their semi-finals. Finally, the members would like to thank everyone for their help, especially Miss Boyd and Mr Ritchie for dedicating their time and providing support. Annie Kret - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnarrow-defeat-at-the-debating-competition%2F&t=Debating%20update) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Debating%20update&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnarrow-defeat-at-the-debating-competition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies **Tags:** Debating --- ### [1608 Royal Schools Debating Competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1608-royal-schools-debating-competition/) **Published:** November 1, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/P1070307-300x199.jpg)May McCool and Hazel Carroll Thursday the 24 October saw the annual 1608 Royal Schools Debating Competition between the five Royal Schools of Ulster. This year, the competition was hosted by RSD and was organised by the newest addition to the History department, Miss Beacom, alongside her team of Year 13 and 14 debaters. The evening started with members of RSD’s debating society, along with Miss Beacom and the Headmaster, welcoming pupils and teachers from the other schools. After a delicious meal prepared by the kitchen staff, the debaters and spectators followed their time keeper up to their designated rooms to start Round 1 of the debates. The lively debates ranged from motions such as “This House believes schools should have the right to examine their pupils’ social networking sites” to “This House believes same sex couples should be allowed to adopt” and “This House believes the internet does more harm than good.” The semi finalists were Cavan, both Armagh teams and one of the teams from RSD. Sadly, RSD didn’t make it through to the final which was won by The Royal School Armagh, who lifted the trophy for best team and had the ‘best individual speaker’. The night was a great success, with all participants and supporters being involved and exhibiting great team spirit throughout all of the debates. We are already looking forward to next year’s competition, and hope this time to take away a trophy for RSD! Bethany Wilson, Year 14 - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1608-royal-schools-debating-competition%2F&t=1608%20Royal%20Schools%20Debating%20Competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1608%20Royal%20Schools%20Debating%20Competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1608-royal-schools-debating-competition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies **Tags:** Debating --- ### [Debating success](https://www.royaldungannon.com/debating-success/) **Published:** February 5, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to the Debating Team who competed on Wednesday 4 February and made it through to the semi final stage of the NI School Debating Competition. The quarter finals, held in Victoria College Belfast, were organised by the Belfast Buildings Preservation Trust. Representing RSD were Sophie Steenson and Lucy Talbot (Year 13), who proposed the motion, ‘This house believes that those who can afford healthcare should pay’. The girls debated skilfully against a strong opposition and came through as deserving winners. We wish them well in their bid to secure a place in the final which will be held at Stormont. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdebating-success%2F&t=Debating%20success) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Debating%20success&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdebating-success%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News **Tags:** Debating --- ### [Victory for RSD at 1608 Debating Competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/victory-for-rsd-at-1608-debating-competition/) **Published:** November 29, 2016 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** The 1608 Debate is an annual debating competition held between the five Royal Schools within the Ulster province. **Content:** *Dr Burnett alongside debate winners: Rebecca Richardson and Lucy Steenson* ![2-1608-debate](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2-1608-debate.jpg) *Dr Burnett presenting the salver for Best Individual Speaker, to a student from Royal and Prior Raphoe* - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/3-1608-debate-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/3-1608-debate.jpg "3-1608-debate") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/10-1608-debate-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/10-1608-debate.jpg "10-1608-debate") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/9-1608-debate-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/9-1608-debate.jpg "9-1608-debate") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/8-1608-debate-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/8-1608-debate.jpg "8-1608-debate") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/7-1608-debate-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/7-1608-debate.jpg "7-1608-debate") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/6-1608-debate-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/6-1608-debate.jpg "6-1608-debate") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/5-1608-debate-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/5-1608-debate.jpg "5-1608-debate") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/4-1608-debate-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/4-1608-debate.jpg "4-1608-debate") The 1608 Debate is an annual debating competition held between the five Royal Schools within the Ulster province; Royal School Dungannon, Royal School Armagh, Enniskillen Royal Grammar School, Royal and Prior Raphoe and Royal School Cavan. This year the competition was hosted by RSD on the 17th of November. RSD presented two strong teams to take part in the competition; Aaron Graham (Year 14) and Matthew Scott (Year 13), along with Lucy Steenson (Year 14) and Rebecca Richardson (Year 13). Throughout the entirety of the first round many topical issues were discussed; Trident, Northern Ireland in a Post-Brexit world, Privatised Healthcare and war in Syria. Both RSD teams successfully made it through the first round, earning them both a place in the semi-final. The legalisation of marijuana and potential restrictions on Welfare benefits were debated in the semi-finals. RSD teams came out on top in both, resulting in an all-RSD final. The final debate was *‘Social Media does more harm than good’*, with Lucy and Rebecca proposing the motion, and Aaron and Matthew opposing the motion. Despite having limited time to prepare for their final debate both teams presented coherent and compelling cases, leaving the final extremely close. However, after some deliberation, Lucy Steenson and Rebecca Richardson were announced the winning side. This was a very impressive performance from both RSD teams. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fvictory-for-rsd-at-1608-debating-competition%2F&t=Victory%20for%20RSD%20at%201608%20Debating%20Competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Victory%20for%20RSD%20at%201608%20Debating%20Competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fvictory-for-rsd-at-1608-debating-competition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Events, Extra-curricular News, Sixth Form **Tags:** Debating --- ### [House Debating win for Beresford Charlemont](https://www.royaldungannon.com/house-debating/) **Published:** March 28, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Rebecca Richardson (Year 13) & Robyn Archer (Year 8) in Beresford Charlemont, on being awarded the House Cup for Debating in School Assembly on Tuesday 28th March. **Content:** Congratulations to Rebecca Richardson (Year 13) & Robyn Archer (Year 8) in Beresford Charlemont, on being awarded the House Cup for Debating in School Assembly on Tuesday 28th March. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhouse-debating%2F&t=House%20Debating%20win%20for%20Beresford%20Charlemont) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=House%20Debating%20win%20for%20Beresford%20Charlemont&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhouse-debating%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, House News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form **Tags:** Debating --- ### [Anti-bullying Debate](https://www.royaldungannon.com/anti-bullying-debate/) **Published:** November 29, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Photographs above were taken during a Debating Society event held on Friday 24th November. Pupils debated the motion ‘this house believes that bullying is a bigger issue now than ever before’. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/5F25DD8C-E052-4C89-88CA-25168B62C214WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/5F25DD8C-E052-4C89-88CA-25168B62C214WEB.jpg "5F25DD8C-E052-4C89-88CA-25168B62C214WEB")Angie Lam, Emily Carson and Hugo Ho (all Year 13) with Benjamin Neill (Year 10) - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/A3F93040-7627-43D1-9541-440B4C85F243WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/A3F93040-7627-43D1-9541-440B4C85F243WEB.jpg "A3F93040-7627-43D1-9541-440B4C85F243WEB")The debate Photographs above were taken during a Debating Society event held on Friday 24th November. Pupils debated the motion ‘this house believes that bullying is a bigger issue now than ever before’. There was great discussion on the impact of cyber bullying in today’s society due to social media and the impact of this on mental health among many other things. The motion was defeated by a narrow margin, due to convincing arguments from the opposition; pupils were of the opinion that there is much more help available today (both inside and outside of school) to help deal with the issue. The proposition did raise some shocking facts regarding statistics on cyber bullying and its impact. Lots of questions from the floor made for a very interesting lunch time and well thought through arguments on both sides. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fanti-bullying-debate%2F&t=Anti-bullying%20Debate) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Anti-bullying%20Debate&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fanti-bullying-debate%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News **Tags:** Debating --- ### [1608 annual Royal Debate](https://www.royaldungannon.com/1608-annual-royal-debate/) **Published:** November 29, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** On Thursday 16th November, the five Royal Schools participated in the annual 1608 Royal Schools Debating Competition. The competition was hosted this year by Enniskillen Royal Grammar School. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/7CB51EDD-B406-4D51-A617-81B1C6DC3D28WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/7CB51EDD-B406-4D51-A617-81B1C6DC3D28WEB.jpg "7CB51EDD-B406-4D51-A617-81B1C6DC3D28WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/38A690C1-09DD-4BDF-A6B3-C272F9E243E1WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/38A690C1-09DD-4BDF-A6B3-C272F9E243E1WEB.jpg "38A690C1-09DD-4BDF-A6B3-C272F9E243E1WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/97B28D0B-B1F6-4841-8DF1-80610058B8A8WEB.jpg-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/97B28D0B-B1F6-4841-8DF1-80610058B8A8WEB.jpg.jpg "97B28D0B-B1F6-4841-8DF1-80610058B8A8WEB.jpg")Abbie Ballantine, Dion Di Maio, Robyn Talbot and Joseph Hamill - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/F4DE20DA-A814-48C3-BAD6-688CA41C44F8WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/F4DE20DA-A814-48C3-BAD6-688CA41C44F8WEB.jpg "F4DE20DA-A814-48C3-BAD6-688CA41C44F8WEB") On Thursday 16th November, the five Royal Schools participated in the annual 1608 Royal Schools Debating Competition. The competition was hosted this year by Enniskillen Royal Grammar School. Our Year 13 team performed very well missing out on the semi finals by a mere 2 points! Abbie Ballantine, Dion Di Maio, Robyn Talbot and Joseph Hamill debated motions on online privacy and the controversial nature of historical monuments. Overall, the debates proved to be a major success, and were thoroughly enjoyed by those involved. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1608-annual-royal-debate%2F&t=1608%20annual%20Royal%20Debate) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=1608%20annual%20Royal%20Debate&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F1608-annual-royal-debate%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, Sixth Form **Tags:** Debating --- ### [Action Mental Health workshops for Year 12-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/action-mental-health-workshops-for-year-12-14/) **Published:** January 27, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Cherith Edgar from Action Mental Health led three workshops for Years 12-14, on the 5th and 6th of January this year. **Content:** Cherith Edgar from Action Mental Health led three workshops for Years 12-14, on the 5th and 6th of January this year. Each workshop lasted an hour and was split into two sections. The first half an hour was devoted to mental health and well-being, providing advice and guidance on how our pupils can best manage this. The second half concentrated on giving tips on how to cope with exam stress. This proved to be a very useful session for all involved. Many thanks to Action Mental Health for time spent with us! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Faction-mental-health-workshops-for-year-12-14%2F&t=Action%20Mental%20Health%20workshops%20for%20Year%2012-14) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Action%20Mental%20Health%20workshops%20for%20Year%2012-14&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Faction-mental-health-workshops-for-year-12-14%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [Year 13 Scottish Universities Talk](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-13-scottish-universities-talk/) **Published:** February 24, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On 24th February, RSD welcomed two representatives from Scottish Universities to speak to Year 13 pupils interested in studying in Scotland. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0060-2-e1489501758674-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0060-2-e1489501758674.jpg "IMG_0060 (2)") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0061-2-e1489501775973-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0061-2-e1489501775973.jpg "IMG_0061 (2)") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0063-2-e1489501787504-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0063-2-e1489501787504.jpg "IMG_0063 (2)") On 24th February, RSD welcomed two representatives from Scottish Universities to speak to Year 13 pupils interested in studying in Scotland. Calum Fraser (Student Recruitment officer at the University of Dundee) and Heather Broad, (Student Recruitment Officer at the University of Aberdeen) spoke to Year 13 about the exciting and fulfilling educational opportunities that undergraduate students have at seven of Scotland’s leading universities. The universities mentioned in the talk were Dundee, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Strathclyde and Heriot Watt. Leaflets providing students with further information were offered after the session, as well as an option to apply for prospectuses and any further information on any of the universities within the talk. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-13-scottish-universities-talk%2F&t=Year%2013%20Scottish%20Universities%20Talk) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2013%20Scottish%20Universities%20Talk&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-13-scottish-universities-talk%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers, Sixth Form --- ### [Yr 14 Biologists visit CAFRE: Greenmount Campus](https://www.royaldungannon.com/y14-biology-field-trip/) **Published:** February 26, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** Year 14 Biologists went on a field trip to Greenmount on Friday 27th January to look at dairy farming, horticulture and waste disposal among many other things. **Content:** Year 14 Biologists went on a field trip to Greenmount on Friday 27th January to look at dairy farming, horticulture and waste disposal among many other things. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_6907-web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_6907-web.jpg "IMG_6907 web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_7039-web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_7039-web.jpg "IMG_7039 web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_7033-web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_7033-web.jpg "IMG_7033 web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_7029-web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_7029-web.jpg "IMG_7029 web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_7015-web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_7015-web.jpg "IMG_7015 web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_7011-web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_7011-web.jpg "IMG_7011 web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_7001-web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_7001-web.jpg "IMG_7001 web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_6982-web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_6982-web.jpg "IMG_6982 web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_6963-web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_6963-web.jpg "Biology Trip") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_6956-web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_6956-web.jpg "IMG_6956 web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_6951-web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_6951-web.jpg "Biology Trip") Two of our Biology students have given their views on the recent trip: > “I felt that the field trip was very informative and interesting. Examples of environmental control methods were shown to us and how they were included into the grounds of the campus. It was also very good to see the farm management aspects of the campus and how they operate for milking of the different dairy herds.” > > Callum Ferguson (Yr 14) > ‘During the field trip, we were given a lot of information about Greenmount, their aims and goals in the future, through a presentation. Then we were brought to a greenhouse where they explained how they control the temperature, water availability and light intensity to grow plants in any season, and how they maximise the yield. It was fascinating and interesting to know how they combined technology and agriculture to manage the “weather” in the greenhouse. > We were then brought outside to study ecology based information. They also told us what they did to protect the environment and increase species richness. For example, they wouldn’t remove trees that fall but instead just leave it there and allow fungus or other species to grow within it, hence increasing biodiversity. In conclusion, I found the field trip really useful; especially for ecology aspects and also new information that I had never come in contact with. It was also a good opportunity to spend some quality time with my classmates.” > > Geoffrey Cheng (Yr 14) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fy14-biology-field-trip%2F&t=Yr%2014%20Biologists%20visit%20CAFRE%3A%20Greenmount%20Campus) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Yr%2014%20Biologists%20visit%20CAFRE%3A%20Greenmount%20Campus&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fy14-biology-field-trip%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Biology, Careers, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Wayne Denner: E-Safety Awareness](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wayne-denner-e-safety-awareness/) **Published:** March 8, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** On Tuesday 7th March, RSD welcomed youth motivational speaker Wayne Denner to the school, where he delivered two highly informative sessions to pupils regarding the important issue of e-safety to KS3,4&5. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thumb_IMG_6077_1024-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thumb_IMG_6077_1024-web-edit.jpg "thumb_IMG_6077_1024 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thumb_IMG_6069_1024-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thumb_IMG_6069_1024-web-edit.jpg "thumb_IMG_6069_1024 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thumb_IMG_6061_1024-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thumb_IMG_6061_1024-web-edit.jpg "thumb_IMG_6061_1024 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thumb_IMG_6054_1024-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thumb_IMG_6054_1024-web-edit.jpg "thumb_IMG_6054_1024 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thumb_IMG_6039_1024-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thumb_IMG_6039_1024-web-edit.jpg "thumb_IMG_6039_1024 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thumb_IMG_6035_1024-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thumb_IMG_6035_1024-web-edit.jpg "thumb_IMG_6035_1024 web edit") On Tuesday 7th March, RSD welcomed youth motivational speaker Wayne Denner to the school, where he delivered two highly informative sessions to pupils regarding the important issue of e-safety to KS3,4&5. Wayne is retuning to school this evening to deliver a similar session to parents. Wayne’s goal is to educate young people about e-safety; he provided tips and guidance yesterday on how they could create a positive online reputation. Wayne also offered advice to our pupils on how to use the internet, to ensure that they maximize their employability in later years. Many thanks to Wayne for his advice and guidance yesterday. We are sure that our pupils learnt a great deal from his teachings. All parents are more than welcome and encouraged to attend this evening’s presentation led by Wayne, in the school at 7:30pm. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwayne-denner-e-safety-awareness%2F&t=Wayne%20Denner%3A%20E-Safety%20Awareness) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Wayne%20Denner%3A%20E-Safety%20Awareness&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwayne-denner-e-safety-awareness%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [Dungannon Music and Drama Festival 2017](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dungannon-music-drama-festival-2017/) **Published:** March 12, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Grace Morrow (Yr10) is pictured on the left holding the shield for Best School Choir (14 years and under), won by our RSD Junior Choir at the Dungannon Music and Drama Festival this month. **Content:** Grace Morrow (Yr10) is pictured on the left holding the shield for Best School Choir (14 years and under), won by our RSD Junior Choir at the Dungannon Music and Drama Festival this month. Hannah Ferguson (Yr12) is holding the trophy for Best School Choir (18 years and under) which was won by our Chamber Choir. Congratulations to all staff and students involved on this fantastic achievement. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdungannon-music-drama-festival-2017%2F&t=Dungannon%20Music%20and%20Drama%20Festival%202017) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Dungannon%20Music%20and%20Drama%20Festival%202017&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdungannon-music-drama-festival-2017%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Music News, Sixth Form --- ### [NSPCC Charity Fashion Show](https://www.royaldungannon.com/nspcc-charity-fashion-show/) **Published:** April 8, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On 30th March, Mrs Jennifer Hobson (a former teacher at RSD) organised a charity fashion show to raise funds for the NSPCC: a leading children's charity in the UK. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/20170330_211141webedit-182x300.jpg)Mr McGuinness & Mr McDowell ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/20170330_211109web-edit-189x300.jpg)Angie Lam & Feba Abraham On 30th March, Mrs Jennifer Hobson (a former teacher at RSD) organised a charity fashion show to raise funds for the NSPCC: a leading children’s charity in the UK. The event took place at in the evening at The Hill of the O’Neill in Dungannon town and proved to be a huge success. Members of the charities committee in school were enlisted to help Mrs Hobson on the night; including Megan Steenson, Angie Lam, Rebecca Shaw, Ellie Finlay, Jono Shrestha, Adam Irwin and Rebecca Richardson (all Year 13). Thank you to all of our volunteer models, to Alannah McMullan and Hannah Ferguson (Charities Committee), Feba Abraham and Matthew Wallace (Yr 14 pupils), Tau Tohi, Jonah Mau’u and Nico Aholelei (our 2017 Dilworth Tutors) and to Mr McDowell and Mr McGuinness (current teaching staff) who also made the night so enjoyable with their catwalk routines! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnspcc-charity-fashion-show%2F&t=NSPCC%20Charity%20Fashion%20Show) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=NSPCC%20Charity%20Fashion%20Show&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnspcc-charity-fashion-show%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Sixth Form **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Millennium Volunteer Award Recipients](https://www.royaldungannon.com/millennium-volunteer-awards/) **Published:** May 28, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** RSD would like to congratulate the following thirty pupils who have recently completed their Millennium Volunteer Awards. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/21-100-hrs-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/21-100-hrs.jpg "21 100 hrs")100 Hours Award Recipients - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20-50-hrs-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20-50-hrs.jpg "20 50 hrs")50 Hours Award Recipients - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/19-schools-award-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/19-schools-award.jpg "19 schools award")Schools Award Recipients RSD would like to congratulate the following thirty pupils who have recently completed their Millennium Volunteer Awards. These pupils have committed their time to carrying out volunteering in a variety of environments; sporting, spiritual, youth schemes, music, charity work, National Citizen Service, drama and supporting community members. Between them this amounts to a staggering total of over 2000 hours volunteering. The involvement in these activities provides pupils with opportunities to develop, amongst many other qualities, a host of social and organisational skills to have at their disposal. It is a delight and a great encouragement to see so many of our young students commit to the community of which they are part of. As a school, we are extremely proud of each and every one of them. **Schools Award Recipients** Evan Farmer (Yr 9) Katherine Black, Cara Hadden, Rachael Hall, Victoria Shannon, Anna Gamble & Aisha Farmer (all Yr 11) & Chloe Plunkett (Yr 12) **50 Hours Award Recipients** Louise Boyd, Chloe Davison, Amy Gillespie & Sophie Kennedy (Yr 11) Jake Bell, John Scott, Matthew Watt & Alison Wong (Yr 12) Ellen To (Yr 13) Julie Orr (Yr 14) **100 Hours Award Recipients** Chloe Kelly, Lydia Reid & Caitlin Walker (Yr 11) Milan Dickie, Laura Saunders, Matthew Green, Kelly Law & Andrew Mylroi-Lamont (Yr 12) Angie Lam, Sophie Pinkerton, Ben Robinson & Angel To (Yr 13) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmillennium-volunteer-awards%2F&t=Millennium%20Volunteer%20Award%20Recipients) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Millennium%20Volunteer%20Award%20Recipients&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmillennium-volunteer-awards%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [Ranfurly House Art Exhibition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ranfurly-house-art-exhibition/) **Published:** September 13, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** A joint venture between RSD and St Patrick’s Academy, this year’s Ranfurly House Art Exhibition is now open and runs until Wednesday 27th September. Admission is free. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/RSD-Nadine-Graham-Mulgrew-Ranfurly-exhib-imageweb-edit-224x300.jpg)‘Colouring Pencils’ by Nadine Graham-Mulgrew A joint venture between RSD and St Patrick’s Academy, this year’s Ranfurly House Art Exhibition is now open and runs until Wednesday 27th September. Admission is free. For the seventh successive year, the Art and Design departments from both schools have worked together on this excellent project which celebrates the talent and achievement of pupils across GCSE and A Level. Why not pay the exhibition a visit and be inspired by the outstanding artwork on show? - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Franfurly-house-art-exhibition%2F&t=Ranfurly%20House%20Art%20Exhibition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ranfurly%20House%20Art%20Exhibition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Franfurly-house-art-exhibition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Art and Design, Events, General News, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [Rotary Youth Exchange: David Saygi](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rotary-youth-exchange-david-saygi/) **Published:** October 6, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** David Saygi, a Year 14 pupil, embarked on a trip of a lifetime during the summer break, organised through The Rotary Club of Dungannon, he wrote of his incredible experience in Scandinavia: **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_6947editweb-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_6947editweb.jpg "IMG_6947editweb")David Saygi - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2.jpg "2")The whole group at a war memorial - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/3-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/3.jpg "3")A group of us at our leaving BBQ - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/4-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/4.jpg "4")Climbing the rigging on the ship - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/5-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/5.jpg "5")The Hjalm of Hølbek where we lived for a week - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/6-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/6.jpg "6")All the campers and one of the organisers from the island on the final night David Saygi, a Year 14 pupil, embarked on a trip of a lifetime during the summer break, organised through The Rotary Club of Dungannon, he wrote of his incredible experience in Scandinavia: “During the summer holidays I was given the opportunity by Rotary to visit somewhere in Europe where I would never have considered experiencing before. I was the only person from the UK & Ireland to be part of a group of ten international 16-17 year old students heading to the small Danish island of Ærø. There, we met ten local students, one of which I was assigned to spend the first week living with. During the week, I got to know the other students through self-organised activities such as mini golf, bowling and going to the beach. We also visited various historical sites and museums, were educated about the rich maritime culture of Denmark and the island specifically, enjoyed local cuisine and spent time with our host families. After only a week since meeting my peers, we embarked on board the wooden sailing ship “Hjalm” (which was over 100 years old) to tour coastal towns and cities across Denmark. We docked in a new location every evening in order for us to disembark and explore. On the ship, we cooked, cleaned and helped hoist and pack sails as well as enjoying live music, climbing the rigging and sunbathing. What I found most rewarding of all was having deep, interesting conversations with the people I shared the ship with. Taiwanese, Egyptian and various different European cultures were represented impeccably by eager, sociable young people; some of whom I still communicate daily with and whom I consider close friends. On our return we shared our experiences with host families at a Rotary-organised barbeque and were given a chance to say, not ‘goodbye’, but ‘see you again soon’ to all the incredible people we met. I would highly recommend considering a camp like this next summer as it is an inexpensive, content-rich and sociable way to see the world and learn about new cultures. I cannot thank the Rotary Club of Dungannon enough for giving me this opportunity.” Congratulations to David on his success with the Rotary club. His intriguing account of this trip will undoubtedly encourage many other pupils to participate in Rotary events, both locally and internationally. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frotary-youth-exchange-david-saygi%2F&t=Rotary%20Youth%20Exchange%3A%20David%20Saygi) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Rotary%20Youth%20Exchange%3A%20David%20Saygi&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frotary-youth-exchange-david-saygi%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sixth Form --- ### [Arianne wins top anti-bullying award](https://www.royaldungannon.com/arianne-wins-top-anti-bullying-award/) **Published:** November 14, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Huge congratulations go to Arianne Ferran Year 9 (pictured) who attended a prize giving ceremony at the City Hall, Belfast yesterday after coming runner up in the Northern Ireland Anti-Bullying Forum (NIABF) Creative Arts Competition, which had 2187 entries in total! Everyone at RSD is very proud of her achievement. **Content:** Huge congratulations go to Arianne Ferran Year 9 (pictured) who attended a prize giving ceremony at the City Hall, Belfast yesterday after coming runner up in the Northern Ireland Anti-Bullying Forum (NIABF) Creative Arts Competition, which had 2187 entries in total! Everyone at RSD is very proud of her achievement. Celebrations for Anti-bullying Week (13th-17th November) are also already well under way in RSD. It started a week early with PSNI’s Constable Sue Wright talking to Year 9 and Year 10 about the negative effects of bullying and she will return throughout the month of November to lead discussion during Year 8 Form Tutor periods. The Safer School Team, made up of Year 13 pupils, led assembly this morning and will continue their efforts, working with Year 8 Form Tutor groups over the coming weeks. They will also host a whole school drop-in session along with a school debate open to all year groups. The Safer School Team will themselves receive training from NIABF at the end of November. A busy month for all but well worth it. Keep up to date with all things pastoral at RSD following RSD Pastoral Facebook page or @RSDPastoral twitter feed. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Farianne-wins-top-anti-bullying-award%2F&t=Arianne%20wins%20top%20anti-bullying%20award) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Arianne%20wins%20top%20anti-bullying%20award&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Farianne-wins-top-anti-bullying-award%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [Musicians perform at Dungannon Baptist Church](https://www.royaldungannon.com/musicians-perform-dungannon-baptist-church/) **Published:** December 9, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Many students from RSD's Music Department performed locally this week, on Wednesday 6th December, at Dungannon Baptist's 'BWF Christmas Dinner' - providing much entertainment and merriment. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0704web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0704web.jpg "IMG_0704web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0703web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0703web.jpg "IMG_0703web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0699web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0699web.jpg "IMG_0699web") Many students from RSD’s Music Department performed locally this week, on Wednesday 6th December, at Dungannon Baptist’s ‘BWF Christmas Dinner’ – providing much entertainment and merriment. Year 13 pupils, Stephen Black, Dion Di Maio and Laura Saunders all provided vocal performances while GCSE students, Ryan Law and Toby Lau played the clarinet and trumpet, respectively. The audience thoroughly enjoyed all the festive performances and commented on the superb quality of Music students from RSD. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmusicians-perform-dungannon-baptist-church%2F&t=Musicians%20perform%20at%20Dungannon%20Baptist%20Church) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Musicians%20perform%20at%20Dungannon%20Baptist%20Church&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmusicians-perform-dungannon-baptist-church%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Key Stage 4, Music, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Top GCSE and A Level examination achievers](https://www.royaldungannon.com/top-gcse-level-examination-achievers/) **Published:** December 17, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to our top achieving pupils at GCSE and A Level, for the following results in their examinations from summer 2017. **Content:** Congratulations to our top achieving pupils at GCSE and A Level, for the following results in their examinations from summer 2017. Hannah McClung achieved joint 1st place in Northern Ireland in GCSE Art and Design. Josh Frew obtained 3rd place in Northern Ireland for GCSE Biology and also 2nd place in GCSE Physics in Northern Ireland. Lauren Plunkett achieved 3rd place in Northern Ireland in A Level Food Technology. As a school, we are delighted and very proud of the pupils mentioned and we wish them every success in their continued studies. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftop-gcse-level-examination-achievers%2F&t=Top%20GCSE%20and%20A%20Level%20examination%20achievers) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Top%20GCSE%20and%20A%20Level%20examination%20achievers&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftop-gcse-level-examination-achievers%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Art and Design, Biology, Food Technology, Key Stage 4, Physics, Sixth Form --- ### [Music students enjoy a 'Festive Box of Delights' from the Ulster Orchestra](https://www.royaldungannon.com/music-students-enjoy-festive-box-delights-ulster-orchestra/) **Published:** December 31, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** GCSE and AS Music students attended the Ulster Orchestra's Lunchtime Concert entitled "A Festive Box of Delights" in the Ulster Hall on Tuesday 19th December. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0865web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0865web.jpg "IMG_0865web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0860web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0860web.jpg "IMG_0860web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0854web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0854web.jpg "IMG_0854web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0859web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0859web.jpg "IMG_0859web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0863web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0863web.jpg "IMG_0863web") GCSE and AS Music students attended the Ulster Orchestra’s Lunchtime Concert entitled “A Festive Box of Delights” in the Ulster Hall on Tuesday 19th December. This was an excellent opportunity for pupils to enjoy live music by a professional orchestra and get into the festive spirit! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmusic-students-enjoy-festive-box-delights-ulster-orchestra%2F&t=Music%20students%20enjoy%20a%20%E2%80%98Festive%20Box%20of%20Delights%E2%80%99%20from%20the%20Ulster%20Orchestra) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Music%20students%20enjoy%20a%20%E2%80%98Festive%20Box%20of%20Delights%E2%80%99%20from%20the%20Ulster%20Orchestra&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmusic-students-enjoy-festive-box-delights-ulster-orchestra%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Key Stage 4, Music, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Annual Linen Green Art Exhibition : RSD & SPA](https://www.royaldungannon.com/annual-linen-green-art-exhibition-rsd-spa/) **Published:** January 22, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Promotional poster of the event. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-Linen-Green-PosterEDITlastwebcopy.jpg) - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fannual-linen-green-art-exhibition-rsd-spa%2F&t=Annual%20Linen%20Green%20Art%20Exhibition%20%3A%20RSD%20%26%20SPA) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Annual%20Linen%20Green%20Art%20Exhibition%20%3A%20RSD%20%26%20SPA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fannual-linen-green-art-exhibition-rsd-spa%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form --- ### [Junior Cricket Awards, Season 2013](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-cricket-awards-season-2013/) **Published:** September 18, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Cricket-Award-winners-300x225.jpg)Cricket cup winners Gideon Dilworth and Aaron Perry with Mr Canning and Dr Burnett These cups were awarded in 2012 for the first time to Ben Nicholl and Peter Doran. This year’s recipients are Gideon Dilworth and Aaron Perry. Aaron was the captain of the U14s and Gideon was the team’s most valuable bowler. Well done to both boys whose skill and talent shone through during the season, winning matches for their team. **Junior Batting Cup 2013** Aaron Perry (Aggregate Runs 83; Best – 56 vs RS Armagh) **Junior Bowling Cup 2013** Gideon Dilworth (Aggregate Wickets 11; Best – 4 for 16 vs Belfast HS) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjunior-cricket-awards-season-2013%2F&t=Junior%20Cricket%20Awards%2C%20Season%202013) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Junior%20Cricket%20Awards%2C%20Season%202013&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjunior-cricket-awards-season-2013%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sports News **Tags:** Cricket --- ### [Charities Committee make a start with the Shoe Box Appeal](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committe-make-a-start-with-the-shoe-box-appeal/) **Published:** October 19, 2010 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Shoe-Box-300x199.jpg)Chrissy Wright with representatives of the Charities Committee Last week, under Mrs. Matthews’ supervision, the new and enthusiastic members of the Charities Committee made a fresh start with the Shoe Box Appeal. The project is well-known to RSD yet remains a very special and enjoyable part of the school year. Moreover, it gives everyone an opportunity to challenge themselves and give support to those who require their help. For those who are not familiar with this project – every year Chrissy Wright, who happens to be Mrs. Hampton’s brother, pays a visit to RSD. He collects the shoe boxes, which are filled with small gifts, and explains how important the project is. Children in rich Western society take their comfortable life for granted, whereas children from poorer countries often have to treat food and clean water as luxury. However last year “Project Romania”, which RSD supports every year, was able to make a real difference – they brought Christmas gifts, bicycles, computers and play parks to children in Leslia (Romania). It is impossible to describe their immense joy and excitement as their parents cannot even afford to buy basics such as wood during winter when the temperature falls below zero degrees. Before Tuesday 12th October, when over 70 boxes were officially handed over to Chrissy Wright, a lot of work and effort was put into the preparation of every box. Energetic members of the Charities Committee dedicated their free periods as well as some lunch breaks to sort out the donations which were kindly given by the RSD community. Every one of the boxes was carefully wrapped so that the Romanian children can experience the excitement and anticipation of unwrapping. Moreover, the Charities Committee were impressed by the excellent quality of the gifts – for example, someone was so generous that they donated a designer hat and gloves and there were also some amazing-looking pyjamas! A big thank you to everyone who contributed because with our help more than 70 children from the poorest areas of Romania will get a box with clothes, stationery, soaps and games. The RSD community will look forward to seeing Mr. Wright again next year. Anastasiya Kret - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committe-make-a-start-with-the-shoe-box-appeal%2F&t=Charities%20Committee%20make%20a%20start%20with%20the%20Shoe%20Box%20Appeal) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Charities%20Committee%20make%20a%20start%20with%20the%20Shoe%20Box%20Appeal&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committe-make-a-start-with-the-shoe-box-appeal%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Fitness Freddy puts pupils through their paces!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/fitness-freddie-puts-rsd-pupils-through-their-paces/) **Published:** November 26, 2010 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** This was a whole school event held on Tuesday 23rd November. Each year group was given the opportunity to take part in the ‘Fitness Freddy Challenge’ in the sports hall. Funds raised to date total £2114.43. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Fitness-Freddy2-300x181.jpg) The funds are being divided three ways with rugby, hockey and the charities committee benefiting. This was a successful first attempt and has the potential to develop into an annual fund raiser for charities and school funds. KDP - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffitness-freddie-puts-rsd-pupils-through-their-paces%2F&t=Fitness%20Freddy%20puts%20pupils%20through%20their%20paces%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Fitness%20Freddy%20puts%20pupils%20through%20their%20paces%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffitness-freddie-puts-rsd-pupils-through-their-paces%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events **Tags:** Charities, Hockey, Rugby --- ### [Charity Fastival 2010](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charity-fastival-2010/) **Published:** December 1, 2010 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** It will soon be time for our annual sponsored fast! All Year 13 are to partake for a period of 24 between the 9th and 10th of December. Money rasied will go to Concern Worldwide and the charity is hoping to raise a cool £1,000,000 to stop childhood malnutrition. Unfortunately, 3.5 million children die from malnutrition each year. Taking part in the fast is a real way of helping to prevent some of these tragic deaths. So stay away from the tuck shop in the 6th form centre and good luck! And those of you who aren’t fasting, remember to sponsor the 6th form students who are! Sarah Cowan - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharity-fastival-2010%2F&t=Charity%20Fastival%202010) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Charity%20Fastival%202010&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharity-fastival-2010%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Fairtrade](https://www.royaldungannon.com/fairtrade-2010/) **Published:** December 1, 2010 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/fairtrade-255x300.png)Year 10 took charge once again at the Fairtrade stall. Three classes studying Geography, RE and FT organised the sale of various products. Connected learning across these subjects helped all three classes learn about poverty and fairtrade across the world. Overall, the Fairtrade project was considered by the pupils who took part to be an enjoyable learning experience. Well, we sure enjoyed the chocolate as well! We hope to hear soon the total amount that was raised. Sarah Cowan - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffairtrade-2010%2F&t=Fairtrade) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Fairtrade&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffairtrade-2010%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Strictly for Children in Need](https://www.royaldungannon.com/strictly-for-children-in-need/) **Published:** December 3, 2010 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On Friday 19th November, in continuing support for Children In Need, both pupils and staff participated in the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event held in the school’s lower campus. Many of those who did not take part in the performances happily donated towards the charity to see the wide range of dancers who had all been conscientiously practising to ensure a fantastic show. Andrew Millar ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Strictly-2.jpg)The judges! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstrictly-for-children-in-need%2F&t=Strictly%20for%20Children%20in%20Need) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Strictly%20for%20Children%20in%20Need&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstrictly-for-children-in-need%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events **Tags:** Charities --- ### ['South Pacific' programme sales help worthy cause](https://www.royaldungannon.com/south-pacific-programme-sales-help-worthy-cause/) **Published:** February 23, 2011 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/southpacific-190x300.jpg "southpacific")](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/southpacific.jpg)Every year the proceeds from the sale of programmes for the school play or musical are donated to charity. This year we managed to raise an excellent total of £115 for Waakisa Ministries, with only three or four programmes left unsold at the end of the four nights. Thanks to everyone who came to see *South Pacific* and bought a programme. Waakisa Ministries is a charity that works in Uganda, providing support to young, vulnerable Ugandan girls who, under pressure and with limited choices, face crisis pregnancies and the threat of HIV & AIDS. The charity provides much-needed support for the girls in their care and also gives them the education they need to get themselves out of a vicious circle of poverty – a very worthy cause and one we are glad to be able to support. Emily Garvin - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsouth-pacific-programme-sales-help-worthy-cause%2F&t=%E2%80%98South%20Pacific%E2%80%99%20programme%20sales%20help%20worthy%20cause) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=%E2%80%98South%20Pacific%E2%80%99%20programme%20sales%20help%20worthy%20cause&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsouth-pacific-programme-sales-help-worthy-cause%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Drama News **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Hundreds raised from sale of Valentine's Day gifts](https://www.royaldungannon.com/hundreds-raised-from-sale-of-valentines-day-gifts/) **Published:** March 1, 2011 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/DSCF2220-300x225.jpg "DSCF2220")](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/DSCF2220.jpg)Members of the Charities Committee hard at work The RSD Charities Committee pulled out all the stops this year to bring superb Valentine’s Day gifts and treats to pupils and staff. The Valentine’s gift range included roses, Rolos and personalised shortbread. The Charities Committee, consisting of around 20 lower sixth pupils, worked diligently to wrap Rolos artistically, sort through *hundreds* of roses and bake countless batches of shortbread. The hard work paid off in the end though, as the team raised in excess of £300 from the sale of these items. The proceeds are going to three charitable causes: The Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke Foundation, Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice and to two past pupils of the school, Sarah Ferguson and Sarah Gilkinson, who are raising funds for a missionary trip to Madagascar later this month. Kathryn Hobson [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/DSCF2221-225x300.jpg "DSCF2221")](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/DSCF2221.jpg)Matthew Black enjoys the spirit of romance [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/DSCF22271-225x300.jpg "DSCF2227")](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/DSCF22271.jpg)Kathryn and Jill ready to deliver Valentine’s gifts - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhundreds-raised-from-sale-of-valentines-day-gifts%2F&t=Hundreds%20raised%20from%20sale%20of%20Valentine%E2%80%99s%20Day%20gifts) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Hundreds%20raised%20from%20sale%20of%20Valentine%E2%80%99s%20Day%20gifts&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhundreds-raised-from-sale-of-valentines-day-gifts%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Well done to the Belfast Marathon team](https://www.royaldungannon.com/well-done-to-the-belfast-marathon-team/) **Published:** May 5, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to the team of sixth form pupils led by Mr Canning who ran in the Belfast Marathon on Monday 2nd May. The team was running to raise funds for Autism NI and Spinal Research. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwell-done-to-the-belfast-marathon-team%2F&t=Well%20done%20to%20the%20Belfast%20Marathon%20team) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Well%20done%20to%20the%20Belfast%20Marathon%20team&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwell-done-to-the-belfast-marathon-team%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Charities Committee reaches new heights](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-reach-new-found-heights/) **Published:** May 16, 2011 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/abseil-216x300.jpg)Emma Williams confidently lowers herself over the edge of the Europa Hotel On Saturday 7th May the Charities Committee organized a sponsored abseil down the Europa Hotel in Belfast . **Amy Cranston**, **Emma Williams** and **Laura Kerr** (Yr 13) were the three that braved the astonishing heights in order to raise money for the charity Love for Life which works to equip young people with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to make good choices when it comes to relationships and sex. An enjoyable day was had by all and for those who did the abseil, the experience will be unforgettable. A total in excess of £100 was raised. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committee-reach-new-found-heights%2F&t=Charities%20Committee%20reaches%20new%20heights) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Charities%20Committee%20reaches%20new%20heights&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committee-reach-new-found-heights%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Shoebox Appeal](https://www.royaldungannon.com/shoe-box-appeal/) **Published:** October 18, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSCF3009.jpg)Members of the Charities Committee present Chris Wright with the shoeboxes In October the annual Drop Inn Ministries Christmas Shoebox Appeal was the main focus for the pupils involved in the Charities Committee. Shoeboxes containing small gift items are put together by pupils in all year groups and the boxes are then collected, wrapped and organised by the Charities Committee. This year proved to be particularly successful as RSD pupils managed to break the school record, collecting 86 shoeboxes in total. In a special assembly the shoeboxes were presented to Chris Wright from Drop Inn Ministries and will be distributed this Christmas to children in Belarus. In accepting the gift, Chris took a few moments to describe the work that is carried out by Drop Inn Ministries and highlighted the fact that the gifts really do help brighten up Christmas for the children who receive them. Many of those children live in orphanages, whilst many are in hospital or are affected by poverty and ill health. Well done to all the pupils and staff who were involved in this worthy appeal. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fshoe-box-appeal%2F&t=Shoebox%20Appeal) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Shoebox%20Appeal&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fshoe-box-appeal%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Bring a pound to work!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/bring-a-pound-to-work/) **Published:** November 10, 2011 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/410446_quids_in.jpg)This year, for the first time, the Charities Committee decided to take part in ‘bring a pound to work day’, an initiative designed to help raise funds for Childline. Thanks to everyone’s contributions, we were able to raise £146.36. In publicising the event, two brave members of the Charities Committee members were given the chance to represent RSD on Cool FM and Downtown Radio. Well done to the Charities Committee members for organising the appeal and a big thank you to the pupils and staff who gave generously to this worthy cause. Grace Simpson - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbring-a-pound-to-work%2F&t=Bring%20a%20pound%20to%20work%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Bring%20a%20pound%20to%20work%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbring-a-pound-to-work%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events **Tags:** Charities --- ### [RSD pupils visit India with OM](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-pupils-in-india-aid-mission/) **Published:** November 16, 2011 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On 27th of October a group of ten of RSD’s senior boys set off on a trip to Lucknow, India with the organisation Operation Mobilisation and the Vineyard Church Dungannon. During the trip, the boys assisted with underprivileged children in primary schools, as well as venturing into the small towns and villages in the area to provide aid to poverty stricken families. The boys successfully held bun sales during break and lunch times in school prior to their departure to raise money for their trip and also to enable them to gather the necessary funds to provide additional help whilst in India. On returning after ten days of hard work the boys feel have greatly benefited from their experiences. They feel that the trip has had an impact on how they view their own lifestyles and are already planning to return to Lucknow in the near future. Sarah Matson and Jessica Spratt - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-pupils-in-india-aid-mission%2F&t=RSD%20pupils%20visit%20India%20with%20OM) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20pupils%20visit%20India%20with%20OM&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-pupils-in-india-aid-mission%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Movember mission complete](https://www.royaldungannon.com/movember-mission-complete/) **Published:** December 6, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Movember-men-300x222.jpg)The Mo Bros – Mr Willis, Mr Kerr, Mr Lucas and Mr Chambers ‘Movember’ is an annual moustache growing charity event held throughout November. The aim is to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men. This year, four brave teachers took up the challenge to grow and groom a ‘mo’ for the entire month. In doing so, Mr Chambers, Mr Kerr, Mr Lucas and Mr Willis managed to raise a fantastic total in excess of £650. In the end, however, none of the men deemed his moustache worthy of being kept as a permanent facial fixture, and all whiskers were unceremoniously removed on 1st December. Well done to the Mo Bros and all who supported their cause! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmovember-mission-complete%2F&t=Movember%20mission%20complete) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Movember%20mission%20complete&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmovember-mission-complete%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Fair Trade Week](https://www.royaldungannon.com/2552/) **Published:** February 8, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/fairtrade-255x300.png)Last week was Fair Trade Week in RSD. Fair Trade produce was sold from Tuesday 31st January to Friday 3rd February at break and lunch in the Foyer. The week was a great success, so well done to all who were involved. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Fair-Trade-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Fair-Trade-1.jpg "Fair-Trade-1") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Fair-Trade-display-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Fair-Trade-display.jpg "Fair-Trade-display") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Fair-Trade-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Fair-Trade.jpg "Fair-Trade") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F2552%2F&t=Fair%20Trade%20Week) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Fair%20Trade%20Week&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F2552%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Blind Date proceeds help Cancer Fund for Children](https://www.royaldungannon.com/blind-date-proceeds-help-cancer-fund-for-children/) **Published:** March 2, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Friday 24th February Phil Alexander from the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children spoke in assembly to thank pupils and staff for raising funds and to present information about the work of the organisation. The total donation was £254.20, which was raised through a special RSD Christmas edition of ‘Blind Date’. The event was organised by the Charities Committee, who put forward their own answer to Cilla Black and ‘our Graham’ in a bid to find partners for some of the teachers including Mrs Clingan and Mr Batchelor. Needless to say, the event was a great success and great fun was had by all! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fblind-date-proceeds-help-cancer-fund-for-children%2F&t=Blind%20Date%20proceeds%20help%20Cancer%20Fund%20for%20Children) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Blind%20Date%20proceeds%20help%20Cancer%20Fund%20for%20Children&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fblind-date-proceeds-help-cancer-fund-for-children%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Charities --- ### [New Royal School in Uganda](https://www.royaldungannon.com/new-royal-school-in-uganda/) **Published:** April 18, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** A new Royal School has officially been opened in Uganda, East Africa. The school was established in part by the five Royal schools in Ulster as a legacy from their 400th Anniversary celebrations in 2008. At that time, it was decided to provide help to others by founding a new school in an area of great need. The schools contacted Fields of Life, an Irish based Christian charity which aims to bring about positive change in East Africa through the provision of quality education. At the heart of their mission they see the provision of education as the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. Since 1997 they have founded 89 primary and 14 secondary schools. Fields of Life also supports community based initiatives through providing clean water, assisting orphans and health promotion. The school, Bethel Royal, is located in Nakasongola, a few hours drive north of the Ugandan capital, Kampala. The school has a current enrolment of 340 students and provides boarding accommodation for both boys and girls. The enrolment will expand with the provision of additional classrooms.Over 850 pupils attend the local primary school and children come from a wide catchment area. Recently a Science laboratory was built and although very basic by Irish standards, it is greatly appreciated. Overall considerable progress in adding to facilities has been made in the last two years. Hope Builders, a volunteer group of skilled tradespeople from Northern Ireland, have done tremendous work in constructing buildings. There is a 140 acre farm attached to the school where practical farming skills are taught and nutritional needs of the whole school community met. Solar power is used where possible as the electrical supply is haphazard and unreliable. In January this year the school received a special award for the Best Overall Performance of a rural school. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnew-royal-school-in-uganda%2F&t=New%20Royal%20School%20in%20Uganda) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=New%20Royal%20School%20in%20Uganda&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnew-royal-school-in-uganda%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Don't look down!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dont-look-down/) **Published:** May 15, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Saturday 12 May four brave Year 10 girls set off for Belfast with a mission: to abseil down the side of one of Belfast’s tallest buildings – the famous Europa Hotel. Nieve Elliot, Hayley Marshall, Lucy Marshall and Kathryn Shaw put aside their fears and completed the gruelling task in order to raise money for the charity Love for Life. Their efforts were a soaring success and they raised over £1000 in total. Well done to all four girls! - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/europa-3699-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/europa-3699.jpg "europa-3699") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/kat-absail-1-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/kat-absail-1.jpeg "kat-absail-1") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/europa-3820-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/europa-3820.jpg "europa-3820") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdont-look-down%2F&t=Don%E2%80%99t%20look%20down%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Don%E2%80%99t%20look%20down%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdont-look-down%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Marathon relay donation](https://www.royaldungannon.com/marathon-relay-donation/) **Published:** September 7, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Former pupils Emma Sloan and Lauren Trueman together with some of the members of the relay team which completed the Belfast Marathon in May. The RSD runners raised £1,500 for Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children. Also in the picture are Mr Canning, Mrs Kerr and her brother Phil Alexander who received the cheque on behalf of NICFC. Thanks to everyone who supported this very worthwhile cause. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmarathon-relay-donation%2F&t=Marathon%20relay%20donation) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Marathon%20relay%20donation&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmarathon-relay-donation%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Children In Need 2012- 'I'm A Teacher... Get Me Out Of Here!'](https://www.royaldungannon.com/children-in-need-2012-im-a-teacher-get-me-out-of-here/) **Published:** November 20, 2012 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/IMG_5183-300x200.jpg)Mr Willis and Miss Montgomery, just about to take the plunge! On Friday 16 November, after weeks of planning, the Charities Committee carried out its annual event in aid of Children In Need. This year saw some of the RSD staff face up to the terrors of the jungle as they participated in ‘I’m a Teacher… Get Me Out of Here!’ The selected ‘victims’ competed as part of a team either from Camp Snake Rock (arts subject teachers) and Camp Croc Creek (science teachers). Their trials involved eating disgusting delicacies in ‘Food Glorious Food’, finding stars in containers filled with spaghetti hoops and wallpaper paste in ‘Messy Manicure’ and lastly, dunking for stars in ‘The Full on Facial’. And if this were not enough torture, they were scared out of their wits (epsecially Mrs Jackson) by a phantom gorilla. Both teams performed spectacularly, but in the end, Snake Rock reigned supreme. The event was very successful and combined with the donations from the Bun Sale and Non-Uniform Day, we raised a total of just under £1,100. On behalf of the Charitees Committee, I would like to thank Mrs Chambers, Mr Willis, Miss McCombe, Mr Kerr, Miss Montgomery and Mrs Jackson for willingly letting us afflict them with horrible tasks and all who came along to the event. We would all also like to apologise to the audience for being coated in marmite and compost- thanks to Mr Willis. Cherith Bartley , Year 13 - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchildren-in-need-2012-im-a-teacher-get-me-out-of-here%2F&t=Children%20In%20Need%202012-%20%E2%80%98I%E2%80%99m%20A%20Teacher%E2%80%A6%20Get%20Me%20Out%20Of%20Here%21%E2%80%99) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Children%20In%20Need%202012-%20%E2%80%98I%E2%80%99m%20A%20Teacher%E2%80%A6%20Get%20Me%20Out%20Of%20Here%21%E2%80%99&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchildren-in-need-2012-im-a-teacher-get-me-out-of-here%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Fundraising for Barnardo's](https://www.royaldungannon.com/fundraising-for-barnardos/) **Published:** April 12, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The Barnardo’s group within the Charities Committee sold cupcakes at break and lunchtime during the last week of the Easter term and raised £112. Thank you to the pupils in Key Stage 3 and 4 who supported this event. The annual count from Barnardos boxes will take place during the next few weeks. Charity Hall (Year 13) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffundraising-for-barnardos%2F&t=Fundraising%20for%20Barnardo%E2%80%99s) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Fundraising%20for%20Barnardo%E2%80%99s&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffundraising-for-barnardos%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events **Tags:** Charities --- ### [RSD pupils to visit Bethel Royal School, Uganda](https://www.royaldungannon.com/236680/) **Published:** May 12, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Exciting times lie ahead for 21 RSD students who have been successful in securing a place on the team heading to Bethel Royal School in July 2015. For the last few years, as a legacy project from the 2008 celebrations, RSD have been supporting the Fields of Life organisation to help build and fit-out this Ugandan school. Now, as RSD approaches its quatercentenary during the next academic year, we felt it appropriate to visit this school, to see for ourselves the good work that goes on and to become part of their school community. So in July 2015, 21 pupils from the current Years 11, 12 and 13 will be flying to Uganda to spend two weeks working in this school community – teaching lessons, coaching sports, painting and decorating, working on the farm and in the mill and generally building friendships and links with this school. Those links have already begun when the Headmistress of Bethel Royal and six of her pupils were part of the Fields of Life Choir that visited RSD back in September. We were so pleased to welcome them to our school and we are so excited to be visiting theirs! Much fund-raising will be going on from now on, as we plan to give Bethel Royal a cheque for £5,000, so please support us in this venture. We look forward to your support and thank you in anticipation of your help. Miss Montgomery & the Uganda Team - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F236680%2F&t=RSD%20pupils%20to%20visit%20Bethel%20Royal%20School%2C%20Uganda) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20pupils%20to%20visit%20Bethel%20Royal%20School%2C%20Uganda&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F236680%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Charities Committee update](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-update/) **Published:** November 25, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** During the past few weeks the Charities Committee have been very busy helping to raise money for Children in Need by having a non-uniform day and bun sale on Friday 14 November. The total raised in RSD was £854.73, which went towards the recordbreaking national total of £32.6 million raised on Children in Need night. Earlier in the term, the Charities Committee helped gather 87 shoe boxes in our annual Shoe Box Appeal. Pupils in all year groups donated small items including toiletries and stationary and carefully wrapped their shoeboxes before they were handed over by the Charities Committee to Chris Wright of Drop Inn Ministries. The shoeboxes are to be shipped to Romania so that underprivileged children and young adults there get to experience some of the anticipation and excitement of having presents for Christmas.Thank you to everyone who contributed to both appeals. Amy Robinson, Year 13 - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committee-update%2F&t=Charities%20Committee%20update) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Charities%20Committee%20update&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committee-update%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Charities --- ### ['Old Grey Mother' sketch - available to purchase now](https://www.royaldungannon.com/old-grey-mother-sketch-available-to-purchase-now/) **Published:** November 28, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Former pupil John Patterson has kindly donated a sketch of the Old Grey Mother to help raise funds for the Uganda appeal. A limited number of prints are available to purchase. They are A3 size, mounted and cost £25 – a great Christmas gift idea. Please contact Mr Black for more details. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fold-grey-mother-sketch-available-to-purchase-now%2F&t=%E2%80%98Old%20Grey%20Mother%E2%80%99%20sketch%20%E2%80%93%20available%20to%20purchase%20now) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=%E2%80%98Old%20Grey%20Mother%E2%80%99%20sketch%20%E2%80%93%20available%20to%20purchase%20now&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fold-grey-mother-sketch-available-to-purchase-now%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Charities Committee update](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-update-2/) **Published:** January 30, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Thursday 18 December the Charities committee held a special event, raising money for the “Yellow Ribbon” charity which focuses on awareness of and prevention of suicide. This time the charities committee reinvented ITV’s “The Chase” where Mr McGuinness was our very own Bradley Walsh with our four contestants: Mr Boyd, Mr Canning, Miss Chestnut and May McCool and the chaser, Dr.Burnett. In total £594.90 was raised for the worthwhile cause with the winners winning a luxury (Hot Wheels) sports car! Special thanks to Mr McGuinness, Dr Burnett, the contestants, the groundsmen, Mrs Matthews, Mrs Stitt and everyone who attended the show. A week earlier, the charities committee had a 24 hour fast for “Concern Worldwide” to help malnourished children in the world’s poorest countries. Several members of the charities had to go without food for a whole day and raised £211.70 by doing so. The 2014 fast days were on 9 and 10 December and Concern worldwide more than doubled their £30,000 target. Only £37 buys a month’s supply of high-energy food for a malnourished child in Chad and as little as £48 providing a farmer with a goat in South Sudan. This **helps stop hunger. Fast.** Thanks again to everyone for continued support for these great causes. Amy Robinson: Year 13 - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committee-update-2%2F&t=Charities%20Committee%20update) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Charities%20Committee%20update&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committee-update-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Charity auction](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charity-auction/) **Published:** March 25, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The Uganda team’s final fundraiser for Bethel Royal was held on Saturday 21 March in the Lower Campus. The event, organised by Sandra Irvine and run by Scarva Auctions, was a great success. Thanks to all who helped in this worthy cause. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharity-auction%2F&t=Charity%20auction) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Charity%20auction&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharity-auction%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Bethel Royal Fundraiser – Friday 24 April](https://www.royaldungannon.com/bethel-royal-fundraiser-friday-24-april/) **Published:** April 14, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** As part of the fund raising for Bethel Royal School, a ‘dessert evening’ is being held in First Cookstown Presbyterian Church halls on Friday 24 April from 7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Come and go as you please. Forget the diet for one night and sample the various desserts on offer! Contact Mr Black for more info. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbethel-royal-fundraiser-friday-24-april%2F&t=Bethel%20Royal%20Fundraiser%20%E2%80%93%20Friday%2024%20April) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Bethel%20Royal%20Fundraiser%20%E2%80%93%20Friday%2024%20April&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbethel-royal-fundraiser-friday-24-april%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Shoe Box Appeal 2015: record-breaking contributions](https://www.royaldungannon.com/shoe-box-appeal-2015-record-breaking-contributions/) **Published:** October 16, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/SubstandardFullSizeRender-300x225.jpg)Lucy Steenson and Aaron Graham (Year 13) present RSD’s shoe boxes to Chris Wright of Drop Inn Ministries One of the first tasks for the new Charities Committee, consisting of 26 enthusiastic pupils led by Mrs Matthews and Mrs Stewart, was to organise this year’s Shoebox Appeal, which is aimed at helping those in need this Christmas. The Shoebox Appeal, now an RSD tradition, provides pupils of all ages with the opportunity to get involved with helping people who aren’t as fortunate as us. This year an astonishing 180 shoe boxes were collected throughout the school; this stands out as the highest record for RSD charities to date and we hope to continue this success in the future. On 9 October, we were honoured to welcome back Mr Chris Wright to Assembly to present him with the boxes. This handover marks the start of their long journey to Romania. On Christmas Day more than 180 of the poorest Romanian people will receive a box with stationery, toys and daily essentials which we take for granted every day; therefore on behalf of all charities committee members, we’d like to give everyone who took part in helping us a massive thanks as we couldn’t have achieved this without you! - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_2961-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_2961.jpg "IMG_2961") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Working-hard-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Working-hard.jpg "Working-hard") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/P1080032-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/P1080032.jpg "P1080032") Claire Davison and Zara Farmer (Year 13) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fshoe-box-appeal-2015-record-breaking-contributions%2F&t=Shoe%20Box%20Appeal%202015%3A%20record-breaking%20contributions) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Shoe%20Box%20Appeal%202015%3A%20record-breaking%20contributions&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fshoe-box-appeal-2015-record-breaking-contributions%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sixth Form **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Junior Disco - Wednesday 21 October](https://www.royaldungannon.com/junior-disco-wednesday-21-october/) **Published:** October 22, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-10-21-20.51.47-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-10-21-20.51.47.jpg "2015-10-21-20.51.47") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/FullSizeRender-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/FullSizeRender.jpg "FullSizeRender") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Photo-21-10-2015-20-42-12-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Photo-21-10-2015-20-42-12.jpg "Photo-21-10-2015-20-42-12") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjunior-disco-wednesday-21-october%2F&t=Junior%20Disco%20%E2%80%93%20Wednesday%2021%20October) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Junior%20Disco%20%E2%80%93%20Wednesday%2021%20October&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjunior-disco-wednesday-21-october%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Children in Need 2015](https://www.royaldungannon.com/children-in-need-2015/) **Published:** November 16, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/photo-5-300x196.jpg)Feba Abraham and Rhian Brownlow clearly enjoying their Big Breakfast, courtesy of the FT Department and Cookstown Meats. On Friday 13 November RSD pupils raised money for Children in Need through a non-uniform day, with each pupil donating £1 for the privilege of not wearing uniform. Additional funds were raised through a Sixth Form Big Breakfast event, kindly sponsored by Cookstown Meats, as well as a bun sale and a ‘guess the number of sweets in the jar’ competition. The total raised so far is well in excess of £1000. Well done to everyone involved.![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/photo-4-1-1024x765.jpg) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchildren-in-need-2015%2F&t=Children%20in%20Need%202015) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Children%20in%20Need%202015&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchildren-in-need-2015%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Sixth Form **Tags:** Charities --- ### [RSD's helicopter hero - Alfie Lewis (Year 8)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsds-helicopter-hero-alfie-lewis-year-8/) **Published:** September 20, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Excerpt:** Well done to Alfie Lewis (Year 8), who recently completed a cycle round the 7.4 mile Ulster Grand Prix circuit to raise funds for the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance. **Content:** Alfie with Ian Crowe (NIAA) and Dr Burnett Well done to Alfie Lewis (Year 8), who recently completed a cycle round the 7.4 mile Ulster Grand Prix circuit to raise funds for the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance. In a special assembly on Tuesday 20 September, Alfie presented a cheque for £2850 to Mr Ian Crowe of the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance service. Addressing the school, Mr Crowe announced that it is hoped that the NIAA will be operational and helping to save lives by the end of this year. He invited all the pupils to follow in Alfie’s footsteps and continue to support the charity. **Read on to find out more about Alfie’s charity ride, and the story of how he became involved in NIAA fundraising in the first place.** The fourth of July 2015 was a day that broke a 10 year old boy’s heart, as the news was announced of the death of Newtonards-born Dr John Hinds. Dr John or ‘the flying doctor’ as he was affectionately known was well-known in road-racing circles and always attended the racing circuits, helping to save many riders’ lives on his days off from his full-time work as an anaesthetist at Craigavon Area Hospital. Alfie had met Dr John a few years earlier and had stood in awe at this modest, unassuming, pony-tailed man in his racing leathers and his bright orange helmet, laden with all his medical bags around his waist. Dr John had spoken with the wide eyed youngster and explained his job and his equipment and even gave him one of his precious signed knee sliders to keep. This treasure, now framed, hangs proudly in Alfie’s home. Dr John, who tragically died after a racing incident, was a committed campaigner for an air ambulance service to Northern Ireland. Dr John had many meetings with medical chiefs and politicians to drive his message home, and with his own motto ‘Always be the best you can be’, Dr John had inspired Alfie to be just that. Alfie, who unexpectedly received a Dr John replica motorcycle helmet from Santa, had decided that he was going to do something in his hero’s memory. Sitting down and thinking about what he could do, he set about making his own plan to do a cycle ride around the Ulster Grand Prix circuit with a distance of just over 7.4 miles consisting of some big long hill climbs. Young Alfie, now 11 years old, requested permission from the organisers of the UGP to be allowed to cycle and raise funds during race-week, and the idea gathered pace as fast as Dr John rode his motor cycle. After Scottish businessman Ian Garden of Rig Deluge, heard of this plan he kindly provided Alfie with a new bike to help with the task ahead of him. Mr Garden had in fact seen the work of Dr John and his medical team when one of his own Rig-Deluge Road Racing Team was injured during an incident two years earlier on the same circuit. Alfie went ahead and set up his own fund raising page, setting himself a target of £1000 and the donations started to come in slowly at first but enough to give the young lad the motivation to train for his planned event. As race week approached, the donations gathered pace. Prior to his ride, Alfie’s family took him for a drive around the course in the car , showing the extent of the first hill he would encounter, a half mile climb from Leathemstown to Deers Leap then going round the back end of the course and even longer but a more gradual hill. His mother Andrea concerned that it was maybe too much for the youngster’s little legs was reassured by her son as he said, ‘Don’t worry Mummy, I’ve got Dr John with me to help me round’. On the day of the ride itself, lots of friends and family from around the race paddock turned up to cheer Alfie on. Although it was race week, the roads weren’t closed as it was a non-race day and the traffic was fast and heavy. Alfie was accompanied by Danny Horne, who is a team mechanic with RC Express racing team. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/alfie-crosses-finishline-819x1024.jpg)Alfie crosses the finish line As they got ready to set off Alfie proudly put on his Dr John Helmet and headed down the road from the start line to what is known as The Flying Kilo and onto Leathemstown before reaching the bottom of the steep climb towards Deer’s Leap. Danny Horne Followed Alfie and let him carry on his own cycle, only taking the lead to make sure that any junction crossings were safe on the extremely busy roads. Alfie was totally unfazed throughout the climb and there was no sign of fatigue, thanks to the training his older brother Dylan, had been doing with him by putting him through his paces on a cycle machine. Alfie enjoyed the climb and then tucked in to free wheel downhill before hitting the back roads after Cochranstown and back into a long and steady climb over the next few miles. As the pair reached the Lindsay Hairpin the homeward last leg was flat and Danny Horne came level with the enthusiastic youngster and checked he was okay before the pair put their heads down and made the long dash to the finish line with Danny peeling off and the 11 year old Alfie crossing the finish line with his hands off the bars and raised above his head. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsds-helicopter-hero-alfie-lewis-year-8%2F&t=RSD%E2%80%99s%20helicopter%20hero%20%E2%80%93%20Alfie%20Lewis%20%28Year%208%29) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%E2%80%99s%20helicopter%20hero%20%E2%80%93%20Alfie%20Lewis%20%28Year%208%29&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsds-helicopter-hero-alfie-lewis-year-8%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Year 8 'Mood Walk'](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-mood-walk/) **Published:** October 7, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Excerpt:** Well done to our Year 8 pupils who all took part in a ‘Mood Walk’ on Friday 16 September to support the charity AWARE, which works exclusively to help the one in four people in Northern Ireland who suffer from depression. **Content:** Well done to our Year 8 pupils who all took part in a ‘Mood Walk’ on Friday 16 September to support the charity AWARE, which works exclusively to help the one in four people in Northern Ireland who suffer from depression. Representatives from the charity will visit the school in October to raise awareness of mental health issues. A total of £185 was raised. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-mood-walk%2F&t=Year%208%20%E2%80%98Mood%20Walk%E2%80%99) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%208%20%E2%80%98Mood%20Walk%E2%80%99&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-mood-walk%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Year 8 **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Charities Committee Shoebox Appeal 2016 : Record-breaking contribution](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-shoebox-appeal-2016-record-breaking-contribution/) **Published:** October 28, 2016 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** This time last year saw the Charities Committee collect a (then) record number of 180 shoe boxes throughout the school. **Content:** *Dr Burnett and Mrs Matthews with Carly Douglas and Grace Shrestha (both year 13) on behalf of the Charities Committee, presenting Mr Chris Wright of Drop Inn Ministries with our latest record breaking number of 228 shoeboxes.* ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_2635-shoebox-web-copy-1024x803.jpg) *Loading up the van with Christmas cheer* ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_2633-shoebox-web-copy.jpg) *Loading up the van with Christmas cheer* ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_2638-shoebox-web-copy-952x1024.jpg) *Mr Chris Wright of Drop Inn Ministries* This time last year saw the Charities Committee collect a (then) record number of 180 shoe boxes throughout the school. This year’s outstanding contribution to the Drop Inn Ministries collection finished at an outstanding record beating 228 boxes collected for the Shoebox Appeal. Our enthusiastic committee, led by Mrs Matthews and Mrs Stitt, were delighted to be able to hand over this year’s contribution to the annual Shoebox Appeal. This is aimed at helping those in need this Christmas. The Shoebox Appeal, now an RSD tradition, provides pupils of all ages with the opportunity to get involved with helping people who aren’t as fortunate as us. On Friday 14th October, we were honoured to once again welcome back Mr Chris Wright to our Assembly to present him with the boxes. This handover marks the start of their long journey to Romania. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committee-shoebox-appeal-2016-record-breaking-contribution%2F&t=Charities%20Committee%20Shoebox%20Appeal%202016%20%3A%20Record-breaking%20contribution) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Charities%20Committee%20Shoebox%20Appeal%202016%20%3A%20Record-breaking%20contribution&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committee-shoebox-appeal-2016-record-breaking-contribution%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Children in Need 2016](https://www.royaldungannon.com/children-in-need-2016/) **Published:** November 22, 2016 **Author:** Emma McCarley **Excerpt:** On Friday 18th November, the Royal School Dungannon once again went all out to show their appreciation and support for the well known charity Children in Need. **Content:** ![10-kb-cin-bun](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/10-KB-CIN-bun.jpg) ![9-kb-cin-bun](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/9-KB-CIN-bun.jpg) ![12-kb-cin-bun](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/12-KB-CIN-bun-1200x763.jpg) ![2-cin-bun-sale](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2-CIN-bun-sale.jpg) ![3-cin-bun-sale](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/3-CIN-bun-sale.jpg) ![4-cin-bun-sale](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/4-CIN-bun-sale.jpg) ![5-cin-bun-sale](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/5-CIN-bun-sale.jpg) On Friday 18th November, the Royal School Dungannon once again went all out to show their appreciation and support for the well known charity Children in Need. The teachers and pupils of RSD are always very enthusiastic and supportive in their charitable work and are particularly so with the BBC’s Children in Need. This is a fantastic charity which aims to provide disadvantaged children with greater opportunities. Children in Need work with disabled children, both mentally and physically, children who have lost their parents or simply children who live in an unsafe or violent environment. BBC Children in Need has raised over £600 million to change the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in the UK. Every year RSD does their part to help this incredible charity and this year was no different. All pupils enjoyed coming to school in their own clothes, with a small donation of £1. At break and lunch time ‘Pudsey’ buns, which were kindly made by the school kitchen staff, were sold for 50p each in the foyer. The foyer was filled with students, eager for a both tasty bun and an opportunity to donate to Children in Need. A few students made a considerable effort to support Children in Need by painting their faces like the popular figure Pudsey Bear. Events like the Children in Need day could not take place without the RSD Charities Committee. The Charities Committee consists of a number of year 13 pupils who work alongside several RSD teachers to help fundraising through such donations. This year, the hard working efforts of every pupil and teacher successfully raised a grand total of £878.88. This money will go directly to the Children in Need charity and will help young people who need it most. Photography credit: Katie Birnie (Year 11), Adam Carlin and Tracy Sloane (both Year 10) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchildren-in-need-2016%2F&t=Children%20in%20Need%202016) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Children%20in%20Need%202016&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchildren-in-need-2016%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events **Tags:** Charities --- ### [RSD's Got Talent](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-talent-show/) **Published:** December 23, 2016 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** In December 2016 the Charities Committee hosted a talent show, " RSD's Got Talent" in the lower campus, to raise funds for "Make A Wish Foundation". **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5881-web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5881-web.jpg "IMG_5881 web")Charities Committee - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5940-web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5940-web.jpg "IMG_5940 web")Charities Committee - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_8612-HUGO-web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_8612-HUGO-web.jpg "IMG_8612 HUGO web")The Judges - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2667-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2667.jpg "IMG_2667")Adam Carlin - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5885-e1487885983456-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5885-e1487885983456.jpg "IMG_5885") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_8686-HUGO-web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_8686-HUGO-web.jpg "IMG_8686 HUGO web")Emma-Jane Orr - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5889-e1487885999985-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5889-e1487885999985.jpg "IMG_5889") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5888-e1487886012243-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5888-e1487886012243.jpg "IMG_5888") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5893-e1487886024568-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5893-e1487886024568.jpg "IMG_5893") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5894-e1487886093527-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5894-e1487886093527.jpg "IMG_5894") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_8660-HUGO-web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_8660-HUGO-web.jpg "IMG_8660 HUGO web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5896-e1487886115201-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5896-e1487886115201.jpg "IMG_5896") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5898-e1487886137166-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5898-e1487886137166.jpg "IMG_5898") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5921-e1487886174293-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5921-e1487886174293.jpg "IMG_5921") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5929-e1487886191562-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5929-e1487886191562.jpg "IMG_5929") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_8800-HUGO-web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_8800-HUGO-web.jpg "IMG_8800 HUGO web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5934-web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5934-web.jpg "IMG_5934 web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_8874-HUGO-web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_8874-HUGO-web.jpg "IMG_8874 HUGO web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_8884-HUGO-web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_8884-HUGO-web.jpg "IMG_8884 HUGO web") In December 2016 the Charities Committee hosted a talent show, ” RSD’s Got Talent” in the lower campus, to raise funds for “Make A Wish Foundation”. There was a wide range of talent on show, from singing and dancing to magic and comedy. Each act performed brilliantly, with a commendable performance by a group of teachers including Mr Moore, Mrs Kerr, Miss Robinson, Mrs Stewart, Mrs White and Miss Williamson. Thomas Durant, our RSD Language Assistant, even performed his own song. The afternoon of entertainment raised a grand total of £537.40, with all proceeds donated to “Make A Wish Foundation”. The judges (Dr Burnett, Mr Clingan and Mrs Clingan) voted to award places of first, second and third prize to Jorja Wilson (Year 8), Emma-Jane Orr (Year 9) and the teachers group respectively. Special thanks to Mrs Stitt and Mrs Stewart for guiding the Charities Committee and hosting such a brilliant talent show, raising money for such a worthy cause. Thanks also go to all performers and those involved in this amazing event. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-talent-show%2F&t=RSD%E2%80%99s%20Got%20Talent) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%E2%80%99s%20Got%20Talent&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-talent-show%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Music News **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Cycle Against Suicide Event 2017](https://www.royaldungannon.com/cycle-against-suicide-event-2017/) **Published:** March 7, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** Six of our RSD pupils (Isaac Li, Lewis Connelly, Luke McMullan, Dillon Boyd, Harry McAdam & Dylan Mason) along with three teachers cycled a route of 34 miles to Armagh in the Cycle Against Suicide Event 2017. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_4565-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_4565.jpg "IMG_4565") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_4567-e1489707776483-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_4567-e1489707776483.jpg "IMG_4567") Six of our RSD pupils (Isaac Li, Lewis Connelly, Luke McMullan, Dillon Boyd, Harry McAdam & Dylan Mason) along with three teachers cycled a route of 34 miles to Armagh in the Cycle Against Suicide Event 2017, to help spread the message “*It’s OK not to feel OK; and it’s absolutely OK to ask for help*.” All pupils very ably completed the cycle with some great entertainment and food along the way. One of the participants, Isaac Li stated that “iI found it very meaningful to spend some time supporting this cause and also participating in my favorite sport.” Isaac had said that although it was exhausting, the experience was priceless. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcycle-against-suicide-event-2017%2F&t=Cycle%20Against%20Suicide%20Event%202017) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Cycle%20Against%20Suicide%20Event%202017&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcycle-against-suicide-event-2017%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Extra-curricular News **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Valentines Charity Committee: Action Mental Health](https://www.royaldungannon.com/valentines-charity-committee-action-mental-health/) **Published:** March 14, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** The Charities Committee raised an impressive £377.90 for Action Mental Health as a result of their annual Valentine's event in which they deliver orders to pupils and teachers all around the school. **Content:** The Charities Committee raised an impressive £377.90 for Action Mental Health as a result of their annual Valentine’s event in which they deliver orders to pupils and teachers all around the school. Everyone enjoyed the event and a lot of money was raised! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fvalentines-charity-committee-action-mental-health%2F&t=Valentines%20Charity%20Committee%3A%20Action%20Mental%20Health) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Valentines%20Charity%20Committee%3A%20Action%20Mental%20Health&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fvalentines-charity-committee-action-mental-health%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sixth Form **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Charities Committee : Big Breakfast](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-big-breakfast/) **Published:** October 4, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On the morning of Friday 29th September, the Charities Committee held their annual Charities Breakfast for Sixth Form. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0066WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0066WEB.jpg "DSC_0066WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0077WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0077WEB.jpg "DSC_0077WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0108WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0108WEB.jpg "DSC_0108WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0090WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0090WEB.jpg "DSC_0090WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0084WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0084WEB.jpg "DSC_0084WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0101WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0101WEB.jpg "DSC_0101WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0103WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0103WEB.jpg "DSC_0103WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0104WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0104WEB.jpg "DSC_0104WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0114WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC_0114WEB.jpg "DSC_0114WEB") On the morning of Friday 29th September, the Charities Committee held their annual Charities Breakfast for Sixth Form, with the breakfast being held in the canteen this year and a wider selection of foods available than usual. The breakfast went down a treat for everyone involved with £701.35 raised! The money raised was then given to the charity Action Mental Health, who will put the donations to great use. Thanks to Laura Burnett (News Photography Team) for photographs of this event. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committee-big-breakfast%2F&t=Charities%20Committee%20%3A%20Big%20Breakfast) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Charities%20Committee%20%3A%20Big%20Breakfast&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committee-big-breakfast%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Sixth Form **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Charities Committee: Shoebox Appeal](https://www.royaldungannon.com/charities-committee-shoebox-appeal/) **Published:** October 20, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** RSD supported the Shoebox Appeal this year with just as much enthusiasm and determination as ever. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7022WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7022WEB.jpg "IMG_7022WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7016WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7016WEB.jpg "IMG_7016WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7009WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7009WEB.jpg "IMG_7009WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/D3228298-61DA-412D-84B3-AB03E78DA388WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/D3228298-61DA-412D-84B3-AB03E78DA388WEB.jpg "D3228298-61DA-412D-84B3-AB03E78DA388WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7005WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7005WEB.jpg "IMG_7005WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/01B8E83B-273D-4393-992E-47CC1F94D3A9WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/01B8E83B-273D-4393-992E-47CC1F94D3A9WEB.jpg "01B8E83B-273D-4393-992E-47CC1F94D3A9WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/72BFCFB5-9B1D-433D-8E02-206999D6B6E2WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/72BFCFB5-9B1D-433D-8E02-206999D6B6E2WEB.jpg "72BFCFB5-9B1D-433D-8E02-206999D6B6E2WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/C7C97E69-9D5E-4F48-81EB-FE872372EB03WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/C7C97E69-9D5E-4F48-81EB-FE872372EB03WEB.jpg "C7C97E69-9D5E-4F48-81EB-FE872372EB03WEB") RSD supported the Shoebox Appeal this year with just as much enthusiasm and determination as ever. The total number of shoeboxes collected was 196 and these were collected by Chris Wright from Project Romania. A big thank you to all who took part and very well done on your efforts this year! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committee-shoebox-appeal%2F&t=Charities%20Committee%3A%20Shoebox%20Appeal) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Charities%20Committee%3A%20Shoebox%20Appeal&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcharities-committee-shoebox-appeal%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News, Sixth Form **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Children In Need 2017](https://www.royaldungannon.com/children-need-2017/) **Published:** November 29, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On Friday 17th November 2017, the whole school took part in fundraising for the charity Children in Need. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_6285web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_6285web.jpg "IMG_6285web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_6283web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_6283web.jpg "IMG_6283web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_6288web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_6288web.jpg "IMG_6288web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_6287web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_6287web.jpg "IMG_6287web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_6289web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_6289web.jpg "IMG_6289web") On Friday 17th November 2017, the whole school took part in fundraising for the charity Children in Need. In RSD tradition, the whole school was dressed in non-uniform, with the charities committee holding a bun sale at break and lunch for fundraising. The buns went down a treat, with an incredible £784 raised for the charity! Well done everyone. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchildren-need-2017%2F&t=Children%20In%20Need%202017) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Children%20In%20Need%202017&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchildren-need-2017%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Sixth Form **Tags:** Charities --- ### [Chamber Choir spread festive cheer at Dungannon Care Home](https://www.royaldungannon.com/chamber-choir-spread-festive-cheer-dungannon-care-home/) **Published:** December 16, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** The Chamber Choir visited Dungannon Care Home on Friday 15th December to sing carols for the residents. **Content:** The Chamber Choir visited Dungannon Care Home on Friday 15th December to sing carols for the residents. The choir performed for the first time in Dungannon Care Home last Christmas and all choir members were delighted to return again this year. Many residents played along on percussion instruments and the choir found the whole experience most enjoyable and rewarding. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchamber-choir-spread-festive-cheer-dungannon-care-home%2F&t=Chamber%20Choir%20spread%20festive%20cheer%20at%20Dungannon%20Care%20Home) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Chamber%20Choir%20spread%20festive%20cheer%20at%20Dungannon%20Care%20Home&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchamber-choir-spread-festive-cheer-dungannon-care-home%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Music News, Sixth Form, Year 12 --- ### [Guest speaker goes down a storm with RSD Book Club](https://www.royaldungannon.com/guest-speaker-goes-down-a-storm-with-rsd-book-club/) **Published:** November 26, 2010 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/17MartinStreet.jpg) At lunchtime on Wednesday 27th October, the School Library was packed full of pupils who had eagerly turned out to see the return of a familiar face: Mrs Jennifer Hobson was presenting a review of *17 Martin Street*, a new novel by Dublin-based writer Marilyn Taylor. Mrs Hobson spoke in her characteristically engaging style, and treated pupils to a reading of selected episodes. She thoroughly recommended the book to the pupils, and highlighted its realistic handling of the themes of prejudice, racism and diversity. The Book Club thanks her, and can happily report that due to demand the Library has had to order more copies of the title! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fguest-speaker-goes-down-a-storm-with-rsd-book-club%2F&t=Guest%20speaker%20goes%20down%20a%20storm%20with%20RSD%20Book%20Club) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Guest%20speaker%20goes%20down%20a%20storm%20with%20RSD%20Book%20Club&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fguest-speaker-goes-down-a-storm-with-rsd-book-club%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, General News, Trips and Visits --- ### [Writer and illustrator Oisin McGann visits RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/writer-and-illustrator-oisin-mcgann-visits-rsd/) **Published:** January 9, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/oisin-mcgann-002-300x168.jpg "oisin mcgann 002")](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/oisin-mcgann-002.jpg)Oisin McGann brings a new character to life Thursday 16th December saw the visit to RSD of one of Ireland’s most prominent writers of children’s fiction – the award-winning Oisin McGann. Although he is renowned for his unique brand of fantasy in novels such as *Small-Minded Giants, The Harvest Tide Project* and *Under Fragile Stone,* McGann is also a very successful illustrator of books for younger children. [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/oisin-mcgann-008-300x168.jpg "oisin mcgann 008")](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/oisin-mcgann-008.jpg)Talking to Year 10 pupils On the day of his visit he ran two workshops for pupils in Year 10, giving them a chance to find out what it is like to be a full-time writer. He also treated the pupils to an exhibition of some of his illustrations and a fascinating demonstration of his skills. Why not check out the school library where you can get hold of some of his titles! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwriter-and-illustrator-oisin-mcgann-visits-rsd%2F&t=Writer%20and%20illustrator%20Oisin%20McGann%20visits%20RSD) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Writer%20and%20illustrator%20Oisin%20McGann%20visits%20RSD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwriter-and-illustrator-oisin-mcgann-visits-rsd%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Trips and Visits --- ### [Award-winning author Marilyn Taylor visits school](https://www.royaldungannon.com/award-winning-author-marilyn-taylor-visits-school/) **Published:** March 16, 2011 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On Tuesday 15th March, pupils in Year 8 had the pleasure of attending a talk by Marilyn Taylor to promote her new title *17 Martin Street* and to discuss her previous bestseller *Faraway Home*. The Dublin-based writer gave Year 8 pupils a fascinating account of her research into the historical context for her novels, both of which are set during World War II. There was time for questions at the end of the talk as well as a book signing for many of the Year 8 pupils who have already bought *17 Martin Street* or *Faraway Home*. The Book Club would like to extend a big thank you to Marilyn Taylor, and we are pleased to report that in the short time since her visit, many requests for both of her novels have been submitted by eager pupils to the library. Andrew Millar - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P1040756-e1300873776774-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P1040756-e1300873776774.jpg "P1040756")Marily Taylor signs books for eager Year 8 readers - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P1040761-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P1040761.jpg "P1040761") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Faward-winning-author-marilyn-taylor-visits-school%2F&t=Award-winning%20author%20Marilyn%20Taylor%20visits%20school) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Award-winning%20author%20Marilyn%20Taylor%20visits%20school&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Faward-winning-author-marilyn-taylor-visits-school%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Trips and Visits --- ### [World Book Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/world-book-day/) **Published:** March 9, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to all Year 8 pupils who took part in the bookmark competition last week to celebrate World Book Day. Congratulations to the three winners who have won book tokens for their successful bookmarks: - 1st Chloe McCaughey - 2nd Jessica McClung - 3rd Ellie Willis - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fworld-book-day%2F&t=World%20Book%20Day) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=World%20Book%20Day&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fworld-book-day%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies --- ### [World Book Day Competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/world-book-day-2/) **Published:** March 31, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Well done to all Year 8 pupils who took part in the competition to Celebrate World Book day, it's 20th year, on 2nd March 2017. **Content:** Congratulations to Oliver McIlravie (3rd place), Chloe Acheson (1st place) and Eve Talbot (2nd place), all Yr 8. Well done to all Year 8 pupils who took part in the competition to Celebrate World Book day, it’s 20th year, on 2nd March 2017. Students completed a poster to advertising their favourite book being turned into a movie. Every student who entered the competition received a bar of chocolate and a £1 book token in recognition of their efforts. Special congratulations go to Oliver McIlravie, Chloe Acheson and Eve Talbot (pictured) on their winning entries for their World Book Day posters. All three have won gift cards for Easons for their exciting and unique entries. 1st place – Chloe Acheson 2nd place – Eve Talbot 3rd place – Oliver McIlravie - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fworld-book-day-2%2F&t=World%20Book%20Day%20Competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=World%20Book%20Day%20Competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fworld-book-day-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Clubs & Societies, Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 3, Year 8 --- ### [UK School Games for RSD's star badminton player](https://www.royaldungannon.com/uk-school-games-for-rsds-star-badminton-player/) **Published:** August 27, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Congratulations to Norman Lau (Year 11) who has been selected to represent Northern Ireland in badminton at the UK School Games which will take place in Sheffield between 1st and 4th September. We wish him well! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fuk-school-games-for-rsds-star-badminton-player%2F&t=UK%20School%20Games%20for%20RSD%E2%80%99s%20star%20badminton%20player) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=UK%20School%20Games%20for%20RSD%E2%80%99s%20star%20badminton%20player&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fuk-school-games-for-rsds-star-badminton-player%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Sports News **Tags:** Badminton --- ### [Norman Lau wins Sports Personality Award](https://www.royaldungannon.com/norman-lau-wins-20102011-sports-personality-award/) **Published:** September 22, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Craigavon-Junior-Sports-Personality-300x200.jpg)Norman Lau is presented with his award by the Mayor of Craigavon and the chairman and vice-chairman of the Craigavon Sports Advisory Council Congratulations to RSD badminton star Norman Lau (Year 11), who has been selected as winner in the minor section of the Craigavon Sports Advisory Council’s Junior Sports Personality Awards. Norman received his award in a ceremony held in Craigavon Civic Centre on 21st September. There were 51 nominations in 17 categories, including teams, so this really is an outstanding achievement. In addition to the award, Norman also received a Junior Sports Bursary to assist in the cost of his training, travel and equipment. The bursary is usually presented to junior sportsmen and women who have succeeded in competitions at provincial level or higher. A member of the Lisburn Racquets Club, Norman has represented Ulster at under-17 level, and recently represented Northern Ireland in the UK School Games in Sheffield, where he reached the quarter final in his section of the competition. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnorman-lau-wins-20102011-sports-personality-award%2F&t=Norman%20Lau%20wins%20Sports%20Personality%20Award) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Norman%20Lau%20wins%20Sports%20Personality%20Award&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnorman-lau-wins-20102011-sports-personality-award%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Sports News **Tags:** Badminton --- ### [Norman takes Ulster Championships by storm](https://www.royaldungannon.com/norman-takes-ulster-championships-by-storm/) **Published:** December 6, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Ulster-Under-15-Open-Championships-Single-Mix-Boys-300x200.jpg)Norman Lau with a clean sweep of U15 trophies Star badminton player Norman Lau (Year 11) has stormed to success at the Ulster Championships which were staged on 3rd and 4th December. Not only did Norman win the U15 singles final, he also won the finals of the mixed and the boys’ doubles. A couple of weeks earlier Norman had competed at the Yonex East of Scotland Junior Championships where he won the singles competition and came third in both the boys’ and mixed doubles competitions. Well done on these outstanding achievements! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnorman-takes-ulster-championships-by-storm%2F&t=Norman%20takes%20Ulster%20Championships%20by%20storm) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Norman%20takes%20Ulster%20Championships%20by%20storm&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnorman-takes-ulster-championships-by-storm%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Badminton --- ### [Continuing success for Norman Lau](https://www.royaldungannon.com/continuing-success-for-norman-lau/) **Published:** May 12, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to badminton player, Norman Lau (Year 12), who has enjoyed another year of outstanding achievement in his sport. In the Ulster Under 17 Open competition, he won the Singles and the Mixed Doubles, and he has collected a string of medals representing Ulster in various interprovincial and national-level competitions throughout Ireland and the UK. Norman, who is a member of The Lisburn Racquets Club, has also collected a number of prestigious awards in recognition of his talent, including a Junior Sports Personality of the Year Award presented by Craigavon Sports Advisory Council, as well as a Development Award from the Mary Peters Trust. In September, Norman will compete in the UK School Games in Sheffield. We congratulate him on his achievements so far this year and wish him well as he prepares to compete in Sheffield. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcontinuing-success-for-norman-lau%2F&t=Continuing%20success%20for%20Norman%20Lau) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Continuing%20success%20for%20Norman%20Lau&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcontinuing-success-for-norman-lau%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Badminton --- ### [Cross Country update: Ulster Championships](https://www.royaldungannon.com/cross-country-ulster-championships-update/) **Published:** February 24, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Wednesday 23rd February, a number of girls who had qualified from the District Championships which were held in Dungannon Park, proceeded to compete in the Ulster Cross Country Championships in Mallusk. In the minor age group **Hannah Smyth** finished in a creditable 76th position in a very strong field of 133 girls. In the Junior team **Alex McDonald** finished in 22nd place and **Erin Bain** finished in 23rd out of 118 runners – a superb achievement for both girls. **Ellen Louise Irwin**, **Rebecca Donaldson**, **Rebecca Emerson** and **Victoria Wilson** all finished in the top 100 finishers. In the Intermediate age group **Jayne McClements** finished in 34th place and in the Senior age group **Kerry Jones** finished in 60th position, whilst **Amy McMullan** finished in 33rd. The effort shown by all girls was fantastic, especially considering the tough conditions of the course at Mallusk. Well done! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcross-country-ulster-championships-update%2F&t=Cross%20Country%20update%3A%20Ulster%20Championships) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Cross%20Country%20update%3A%20Ulster%20Championships&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcross-country-ulster-championships-update%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News **Tags:** Athletics --- ### [Qualifiers for Ulster Schools Athletics Championships](https://www.royaldungannon.com/qualifiers-for-ulster-schools-athletics-championships/) **Published:** May 13, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to the all the pupils listed below who qualified to compete in the Ulster Championships after winning medals at the District Athletics Championships. | **Name** | **Event** | **Position** | |---|---|---| | Adam Cooper (Year 14) | Long Jump &Triple Jump | 1st & 2nd | | Joanna Little (Year 13) | High Jump &Triple Jump | 1st | | Anna McKeown (Year 13) | Long Jump & Triple Jump | 1st & 2nd | | Adam Evans (Year 11) | Triple Jump | 2nd | | Josh Fegan (Year 11) | High Jump | 3rd | | Caron Jones (Year 14) | Shot | 2nd | | Sophie Pinkerton (Year 11) | High Jump | 3rd | | Ryan Li (Year 9) | Long Jump &100m | 2nd & 3rd | | Luke Millar (Year 9) | High Jump | 3rd | | Adam McFarland (Year 9) | Shot | 2nd | | Joshua Clarke (Year 9) | Shot | 3rd | | Lucy Turkington (Year 9) | High Jump | 2nd | | Katharine Lamb (Year 9) | High Jump | 3rd | | Sarah Shrestha (Year 8) | 800m | 2nd | - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fqualifiers-for-ulster-schools-athletics-championships%2F&t=Qualifiers%20for%20Ulster%20Schools%20Athletics%20Championships) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Qualifiers%20for%20Ulster%20Schools%20Athletics%20Championships&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fqualifiers-for-ulster-schools-athletics-championships%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, Sports News **Tags:** Athletics --- ### [New Sports Day cups donated by PFTA](https://www.royaldungannon.com/new-sports-day-cups-donated-by-pfta/) **Published:** May 28, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Carol McCammon, Co-Chairman of the PFTA, presents three of the four new girls’ athletics cups which have been kindly donated to the school this year by the PFTA. Thanks to the PFTA for their generosity and congratulations to the cup winners: - Alex McDonald: Senior Girls 800m Champion - Joanna Little: Senior Girls 200m Champion - Vicky Chick: Senior Girls 1500m Champion - Katie Burns: Under 15 Sprint Champion - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnew-sports-day-cups-donated-by-pfta%2F&t=New%20Sports%20Day%20cups%20donated%20by%20PFTA) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=New%20Sports%20Day%20cups%20donated%20by%20PFTA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnew-sports-day-cups-donated-by-pfta%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, PFTA, Sports News **Tags:** Athletics --- ### [Qualifiers for Ulster Athletics Championships](https://www.royaldungannon.com/17066750-2/) **Published:** May 16, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to the pupils listed below who qualified to compete in the Ulster Championships after winning medals at the District Athletics Championships. | **Name** | **Event** | **Position** | |---|---|---| | **GIRLS** | | Anna McKeown (Year 14) | High Jump & Long Jump | 1st & 1st | | Zoe Henderson (Year 11) | High Jump | 2nd | | Lucy Turkington (Year 10) | Triple Jump | 1st | | Katie Browne (Year 9) | Shot | 3rd | | Tori Hampton (Year 9) | High Jump | 2nd | | Toni Caddoo (Year 8) | 100m | 3rd | | Judith Lavery (Year 8) | Shot | 3rd | | Toni Caddoo (Year 8) Abbie Graham Jessica McClung Emily Welton | Relay | 2nd | | **BOYS** | | Philip Wilson (Year 14) | 100m | 2nd | | Adam Evans (Year 12) | Triple Jump | 2nd | | Jack Girvan (Year 10) | High Jump | 2nd | | Adam McFarland (Year 10) | Shot | 2nd | | Luke Millar (Year 10) | High Jump | 3rd | | David Shrestha (Year 10) | Triple Jump | 3rd | | Jamie Allen (Year 8) | Shot | 1st | | Adam Scott (Year 8) | Long Jump | 3rd | | Jay Cardwell (Year 8) Adam Curran Matthew Hall Adam Scott | Relay | 2nd | - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F17066750-2%2F&t=Qualifiers%20for%20Ulster%20Athletics%20Championships) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Qualifiers%20for%20Ulster%20Athletics%20Championships&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F17066750-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Sixth Form, Sports News **Tags:** Athletics --- ### [E-District Athletics Championship](https://www.royaldungannon.com/e-district-athletics-championship/) **Published:** May 29, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Well done to all athletes who competed in the E-District Athletics Championship at the Antrim Forum, earlier this month. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_2486-e1496013968315-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_2486-e1496013968315.jpg "IMG_2486") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_7569-e1496013911316-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_7569-e1496013911316.jpg "IMG_7569") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_2475-e1496013923344-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_2475-e1496013923344.jpg "IMG_2475") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_2476-e1496013935536-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_2476-e1496013935536.jpg "IMG_2476") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_2481-e1496013946212-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_2481-e1496013946212.jpg "IMG_2481") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_2485-e1496013956972-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_2485-e1496013956972.jpg "IMG_2485") Well done to all athletes who competed in the E-District Athletics Championship at the Antrim Forum, earlier this month. The following students achieved a place on the podium and have qualified for the Ulster Athletic Championship. **Mini Boys** Alfie Lewis (Year 8) 3rd in 100m, 3rd in Long Jump Ben Pike (Year 8) 3rd in High Jump James McCammon (Year 8) 3rd in Shot Put Relay 3rd:Cameron Shaw, Scott Boyd, Ben Pike & Alfie Lewis (all Year 8) **Minor Boys** Ethan Carberry (Year 9) 1st in High Jump Jamie Allen (Year 9) 3rd in Shot Put Relay 3rd: Michael Tate, Jay Cardwell, James Girvan & Adam Curran (all Year 9) **Junior Boys** Jordan Redmond (Year 10) 1st in Javelin Joshua Pinkerton (Year 10) 2nd in 200m Ben Kelly (Year 10) 2nd in Javelin **Inter Boys** Luke McMullan (Year 12) 3rd in 200m George Curran (Year 12) 3rd in Long Jump Relay 3rd: George Curran, Luke McMullan, Jonathan McCammon, Jack Girvan **Minor Girls – (Year 9)** Judith Lavery, 2nd in Shot Hollie Magowan, 1st in the High Jump **Junior girls – (Year 10)** Sarah Shrestha, finished 3rd in 800m Ellie Greenaway, finished 3rd in 1500m **Intermediate Girls** Lucy Turkington (Year 11) 2nd in Triple Jump Zoe Henderson (Year 12) 1st in High Jump and 2nd in 100m **Senior Girls** Lauren Boyd (Year 13) 2nd in Triple Jump - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fe-district-athletics-championship%2F&t=E-District%20Athletics%20Championship) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=E-District%20Athletics%20Championship&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fe-district-athletics-championship%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sports News **Tags:** Athletics --- ### [Book Launch: From Flanders Fields to Lone Gallipoli](https://www.royaldungannon.com/from-flanders-fields-to-lone-gallipoli/) **Published:** October 3, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![Mr Kerr](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_8358-150x150.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_8358.jpg)Mr Kerr [![IMG_8364](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_8364-300x200.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_8364.jpg)Head of History, Mr Paul Kerr, has written a history of the RSD pupils who served in the armed forces during the First World War. It is packed with information about more than 200 former RSD pupils, including detailed biographies of the 38 men who gave their lives during the conflict. Printed in full colour with illustrations and photographs throughout, it is a wonderful testament to the School, the men and their families. Coming as it does in the year of the 100th anniversary of the War and the 400th anniversary of the opening of the School, it could not be more timely. According to Mr Kerr, the work for the book began as a classroom activity: “My interest in the old boys who were killed in the war started several years ago when I was developing a research project for my Year 10 pupils. Eventually, looking into what happened to them became a labour of love and with the help of people from around the globe, and funding from the PEACE III organisation, we were able to publish the book.” [![Book Launch](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_8362-300x200.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_8362.jpg)Mr Kerr and the Headmaster pictured with some Dungannon people who have family links to men whose lives are detailed in the book: Josh Patton (Year 12), Mrs Joan Reid, Mrs Mabel Clingan and Mr Keith Patton Several local people have contributed information and photographs related to family members. Joan Reid, whose ancestor Robert Neville was killed in 1918 whilst serving in the Canadian Army, was only too pleased to be able to contribute: “I think it’s a wonderful publication and a great way of commemorating the sacrifice made by so many local men.” Former RSD member of staff Keith Patton, whose grandfather Joseph served with the Inniskilling Fusiliers, said, “I found some of the stories to be really moving. I’d recommend the book to anyone interested in the history of the school or the local area.” The book also features a foreword by former RSD pupil, and current Head of Horticulture with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, David Richardson. [![Members of the Dungannon/Moy Branch of The Royal British Legion:](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_8359-300x200.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_8359.jpg)Members of the Dungannon/Moy Branch of The Royal British Legion: Copies of the book are on sale at £10.00 and are available from the RSD Reception Office or from the Ranfurly House Arts & Visitor Centre. All proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to the Fields of Life charity and will contribute further to the building of the new Bethel Royal High School in Uganda. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffrom-flanders-fields-to-lone-gallipoli%2F&t=Book%20Launch%3A%20From%20Flanders%20Fields%20to%20Lone%20Gallipoli) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Book%20Launch%3A%20From%20Flanders%20Fields%20to%20Lone%20Gallipoli&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffrom-flanders-fields-to-lone-gallipoli%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [400th Anniversary celebrations begin](https://www.royaldungannon.com/400th-anniversary-celebrations-begin/) **Published:** October 3, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![IMG_8372](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_8372-e1412352250663-234x300.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_8372-e1412352250663.jpg)Year 8 pupils of the Royal School Dungannon pictured with the newest arrivals to the school – two cute teddy bears, who are as yet without names. The pair have been made especially for the 400th Anniversary celebrations, and all RSD pupils will be given the chance to win one of the two teddies by entering a competition to ‘name the bear’. The money raised from competition entry fees will be donated to the School’s Uganda volunteer group who are raising funds to travel to Uganda and support the new Bethel Royal School in summer 2015. **Week of Special Events** Starting tomorrow RSD will host a week of special events, including a Celebration Service in St Anne’s Church and a formal dinner on Friday 10 October in the School Hall. In addition there are several events which are open to the community: - Saturday 4October at 8.00 p.m. – The Former Pupils Association and Parents Association Hog Roast and Dance in the Lower Campus Hall. Book your ticket by visiting <http://www.rsdfpa.org.uk/> - Tuesday 7 October at 10.30 a.m. – Unveiling of Ulster History Circle ‘blue plaque’ to James Dilworth. Visitors welcome. Please gather outside ‘the Old Grey Mother’. - Tuesday 7 October at 2.00 p.m. – Special Rugby Match. RSD 1STXV vs Dilworth School, Auckland NZ on the Armstrong pitch, RSD. - RSD 400 years Exhibition – this will run throughout the week, Monday 6 to Friday 10 October, with sessions at 10.30 am to 12.00 noon and 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Please report to the school reception office on the day. Please see the School homepage ([www.royaldungannon.com](https://www.royaldungannon.com/)) for more details about the celebrations. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F400th-anniversary-celebrations-begin%2F&t=400th%20Anniversary%20celebrations%20begin) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=400th%20Anniversary%20celebrations%20begin&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F400th-anniversary-celebrations-begin%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [Dilworth School visitors (photo gallery)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dilworth-school-visitors-photo-gallery/) **Published:** October 9, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** # [![DilworthSchoolCrest](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/DilworthSchoolCrest.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/DilworthSchoolCrest.jpg)The Dilworth School party left RSD yesterday to return to Auckland after spending the last four days of their UK rugby tour in Dungannon. Coinciding with the 400 year celebrations, their visit was especially significant and memorable. See gallery below. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-003-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-003.jpg "RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-003") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-030-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-030.jpg "RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-030") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-033-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-033.jpg "RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-033") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-011-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-011.jpg "RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-011") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-036-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-036.jpg "RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-036") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-152-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-152.jpg "RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-152") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-126-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-126.jpg "RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-126") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-133-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-133.jpg "RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-133") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-300-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-300.jpg "RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-300") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-386-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-386.jpg "RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-386") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-391-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-391.jpg "RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-391") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-378-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-378.jpg "RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-378") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-369-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-369.jpg "RSD-v-Dilworth-7.10.14-369") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdilworth-school-visitors-photo-gallery%2F&t=Dilworth%20School%20visitors%20%28photo%20gallery%29) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Dilworth%20School%20visitors%20%28photo%20gallery%29&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdilworth-school-visitors-photo-gallery%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits **Tags:** Rugby --- ### [Uganda team on Irish TV](https://www.royaldungannon.com/uganda-team-on-irish-tv/) **Published:** February 18, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to RSD’s Uganda team who recently appeared on ‘Tyrone Matters’ a features programme shown on satellite channel, Irish TV. Click on the link below to view the programme: ### [RSD on Irish TV – ‘Tyrone Matters’](http://www.irishtv.ie/tyrone-matters-80) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fuganda-team-on-irish-tv%2F&t=Uganda%20team%20on%20Irish%20TV) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Uganda%20team%20on%20Irish%20TV&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fuganda-team-on-irish-tv%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits --- ### [400th Anniversary - photo gallery](https://www.royaldungannon.com/400th-anniversary-photo-gallery/) **Published:** October 20, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** # [![New crest](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/New-crest-230x300.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/New-crest.jpg)RSD’s 400th anniversary was celebrated in style through a packed week of events in October. Click on ‘continue reading’ for photo gallery! - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_83681-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_83681.jpg "IMG_8368") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/r22-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/r22.jpg "r22") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/r24-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/r24.jpg "r24") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/r43-2-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/r43-2.jpg "r43 (2)") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/r44-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/r44.jpg "r44") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/r47-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/r47.jpg "r47") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/r48-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/r48.jpg "r48") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/r52-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/r52.jpg "r52") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_8847-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_8847.jpg "IMG_8847") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/r761-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/r761.jpg "r76") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/r55-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/r55.jpg "r55") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/hockey-shirt-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/hockey-shirt.jpg "hockey shirt") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/rugby-shirt-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/rugby-shirt.jpg "rugby shirt") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/carving-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/carving.jpg "carving") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/carving-detail-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/carving-detail.jpg "carving detail") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/MEC-Dennis-Ferguson-with-Painting-closer-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/MEC-Dennis-Ferguson-with-Painting-closer.jpg "MEC + Dennis Ferguson with Painting (closer)") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_2708-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_2708.jpg "IMG_2708") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_2710-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_2710.jpg "IMG_2710") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_2712-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_2712.jpg "IMG_2712") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_2717-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_2717.jpg "IMG_2717") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_2716-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_2716.jpg "IMG_2716") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_2733-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_2733.jpg "IMG_2733") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F400th-anniversary-photo-gallery%2F&t=400th%20Anniversary%20%E2%80%93%20photo%20gallery) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=400th%20Anniversary%20%E2%80%93%20photo%20gallery&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F400th-anniversary-photo-gallery%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Visit of HRH The Duke of Gloucester](https://www.royaldungannon.com/visit-of-hrh-the-duke-of-gloucester/) **Published:** March 13, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![HRH The Duke of Gloucester unfurls the new school flag](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/RCD-0165-225x300.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/RCD-0165.jpg)HRH The Duke of Gloucester unfurls the new school flag On Wednesday 11 March, to commemorate RSD’s 400th Anniversary, The Duke of Gloucester visited school. HRH met with staff and pupils and viewed a number of artefacts from the school’s 400th Anniversary Exhibition, including a WW1 100th Anniversary book, written by Mr Kerr, which records the personal stories of pupils who served in the war. HRH also had the opportunity to view the Dilworth plaque and the Nicholson Statue, as well as meeting with members of the “Uganda Team” who are planning a trip to Bethel Royal School in Uganda this July. Before departing, Dr Burnett invited HRH to unveil a plaque to commemorate the visit and unfurl the new school flag. **View more photos below.** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/RCD-0147-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/RCD-0147.jpg)Signing the Visitors book. With Head Boy Jonathan Black, Head Girl May McCool and Dr Burnett. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/RCD-0109-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/RCD-0109.jpg)Meeting staff and pupils involved in the Uganda trip - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/RCD-0084-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/RCD-0084.jpg)Viewing the Dilworth plaque - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/RCD-0059-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/RCD-0059.jpg)At the '400 Years' exhibition in the Marshall Library - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/RCD-0234-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/RCD-0234.jpg)HRH The Duke of Gloucester addresses the school - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/RCD-0017-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/RCD-0017.jpg)Meeting Members of the Board of Governors - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fvisit-of-hrh-the-duke-of-gloucester%2F&t=Visit%20of%20HRH%20The%20Duke%20of%20Gloucester) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Visit%20of%20HRH%20The%20Duke%20of%20Gloucester&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fvisit-of-hrh-the-duke-of-gloucester%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits --- ### [Fashion show fundraiser](https://www.royaldungannon.com/fashion-show-fundraiser/) **Published:** March 13, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Thursday 12 March saw the Royal School Dungannon host a Fashion Show by Menary’s and Creative Bridal to raise funds for Bethel Royal School in Uganda. RSD are planning a trip to this school as part of their 400th Anniversary celebrations. A team of 21 pupils and four staff are heading in July to this latest ‘Royal’ school, built as a 400th anniversary legacy project by the five Royal Schools of Ulster. Bethel Royal now educates around 1000 pupils. The Fashion Show was a huge success with many of the team and some teachers from RSD modelling the clothes. There was a casual section and a smart section of Menary’s clothes, and Benefit had a pop-up make-up shop at the event. The finale saw the models wearing some stunning evening dresses and little tea-dresses from Creative Bridal. The whole evening was a huge success and thanks must go to Gillian McFarlane (one of the parents of a team member) for all her hard work organising this. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffashion-show-fundraiser%2F&t=Fashion%20show%20fundraiser) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Fashion%20show%20fundraiser&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffashion-show-fundraiser%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Trips and Visits --- ### [Shared education](https://www.royaldungannon.com/shared-education-programme-up-and-running/) **Published:** December 6, 2010 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** RSD is very proud of its involvement in a local Shared Education partnership with St Patrick’s Academy. Sixth Form pupils share classes in Economics, Media Studies and Psychology, whilst the History departments have collaborated on a number of projects. Outside the classroom, pupils from St Patrick’s and RSD also work together on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/GM6X9594.jpg)Joint venture for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fshared-education-programme-up-and-running%2F&t=Shared%20education) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Shared%20education&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fshared-education-programme-up-and-running%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Shared Education: official launch](https://www.royaldungannon.com/shared-education-official-launch/) **Published:** March 11, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** St Patrick’s Academy and the Royal School Dungannon launched their Sharing Education Programme (SEP) on Thursday 10th March. The two Principals, Mr Fintan Donnelly and Dr David Burnett, were joined by their respective Chairmen of Governors, Mr Kevin Teague and Mrs Ethne Harkness, and by staff and pupils from the two schools at the launch event in RSD. The SEP is a cross community initiative administered by Queen’s University School of Education and funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies and the International Fund for Ireland. The aim of the project is to support collaboration between schools where the pupils are from different backgrounds so as to foster “sustainable, high quality engagement by young people from different cultural traditions and backgrounds”. Speaking about the SEP, Mr Donnelly and Dr Burnett emphasised the long term commitment of both schools to working in partnership. “The two schools were already working together successfully in areas of the Sixth Form curriculum, with pupils from each school studying in the other school, and it was a natural next step to broaden that connection and to create opportunities for pupils to be involved in enrichment activities together”, commented Mr Donnelly. “The emphasis now is on developing those links further so that the understanding and friendships which are built up by the pupils involved can be long lasting and make a real impact on their lives”, added Dr Burnett. The work of the schools has been focused initially on two areas, in a History enrichment programme and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, and there are plans to extend the project into areas such as languages, music, art and geography in the next two years. There will also be opportunities for Cookstown High School and St Patrick’s College to become involved in the project in the future. The History programme has been developed by the Heads of History in each school, Mr Patrick McCormick and Mr Paul Kerr, and has allowed A Level pupils to study together and to visit historical sites in Dublin with the ultimate aim of showcasing their knowledge by presenting a series of History lectures alongside visiting academics at RSD on 29 March. As part of their preparations the pupils have been aided by a visit from Dr Margaret O’Callaghan and Professor Brian Walker from Queen’s and the group will be visiting the university to complete their research in the next few days. Younger pupils in Year 11 have been preparing for a different kind of challenge in the shape of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award where teamwork and hill-walking and camping skills are the order of the day. Around 16 Year 11 pupils from each school, led by staff from both schools, will head into the Mournes on several expeditions between April and June. It involves much more than simply pulling on a pair of hiking boots and the pupils have been working together for many weeks in after school sessions at each school and building up their understanding of what the Award involves and how they can conquer the challenge before them. Team leaders Mr Stephen Boyle, Mrs Robyn Hampton and Miss Debbie McCombe have been working together for several months to plan and deliver the programme and a team of six teachers drawn from both schools will lead and supervise the expeditions over the coming months. The two principals concluded that, “the SEP brings pupils together in the pursuit of common goals but it also requires staff to work together and by sharing best practice across two schools with long traditions of excellence in academic and extra-curricular pursuits the educational experience is enhanced for everyone”. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fshared-education-official-launch%2F&t=Shared%20Education%3A%20official%20launch) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Shared%20Education%3A%20official%20launch&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fshared-education-official-launch%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [RSD & St Patrick’s Academy - London 2011](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-st-patricks-academy-london-2011/) **Published:** March 24, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Between Wednesday 16th March and Friday 18th March, eighteen pupils – 2 from St Patrick’s Academy and 16 from RSD – enjoyed an Economics trip to London. Led by Mr Agass and accompanied by Miss McCullagh from St Patrick’s, the trip was organised for pupils who study Economics at AS- and A-Level within the Shared Education Programme. The pupils visited key sites of interest to their studies including the Bank of England and its museum, where they had a go at controlling inflation, and London’s financial heartland around Canary Wharf, where they were given a guided tour. During the trip, pupils also enjoyed a river cruise from the Tower of London to Westminster, a visit to the London Aquarium, and a walking tour which took in Parliament Square, Whitehall, Downing Street and Trafalgar Square. There was of course time for some food and shopping in locations like Leicester Square, China town and Covent Garden! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-st-patricks-academy-london-2011%2F&t=RSD%20%26%20St%20Patrick%E2%80%99s%20Academy%20%E2%80%93%20London%202011) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20%26%20St%20Patrick%E2%80%99s%20Academy%20%E2%80%93%20London%202011&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-st-patricks-academy-london-2011%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits --- ### [Sharing Education History Project 2011](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sharing-education-history-project-2011/) **Published:** April 8, 2011 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/RSD-and-St.-Pat’s-speakers-with-Dr.-Eamon-Phoenix-Stranmillis-College-Prof.-Keith-Jeffery-QUB-and-Mr-Mark-Baker-SEP-Coordinator-QUB.”-300x200.jpg)RSD and St. Pat’s speakers with Dr. Eamon Phoenix (Stranmillis College), Prof. Keith Jeffery (QUB) and Mr Mark Baker (SEP Coordinator QUB). On the 29th March the second annual A-Level History Project between the Royal School Dungannon and St. Patrick’s Academy culminated in an evening of lectures at the Royal School. This project is part of the ongoing Sharing Education Project and is one of several sustained curricula activities funded by Atlantic Philanthropies and the International Fund for Ireland, and managed by Queen’s University. Year 14 history students from both schools presented an informative lecture on the topic “The Formation of the Northern Ireland State 1920-25”, based on collaborative work undertaken since January. They were joined by two eminent historians, Dr Eamon Phoenix from Stranmillis College and Professor Keith Jeffery from Queen’s university, who spoke on the “The Ulster Crisis, 1912-14” and “The Impact of World War I on Ireland” respectively. The evening was a great success, supported by parents, staff and others interested in this tumultuous period of Irish History. To conclude this year’s project the pupils enjoyed an excellent day in Dublin on 31st March, visiting the National Museum and Kilmainham Gaol as well as having a guided tour of the sites associated with the 1916 Easter Rising. Both schools look forward to continuing this highly successful endeavour next year. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsharing-education-history-project-2011%2F&t=Sharing%20Education%20History%20Project%202011) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sharing%20Education%20History%20Project%202011&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsharing-education-history-project-2011%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** History --- ### [Home Accident Prevention Quiz](https://www.royaldungannon.com/home-accident-prevention-quiz/) **Published:** June 17, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The Home Accident Prevention Quiz took place in Dungannon Leisure Centre on Wednesday 15th June, and teams from RSD took first, second and third places! Congratulations to the following Year 10 pupils: 1st place – ‘The Rockets’ – Jonathan Black, Matthew Clarke and Robert Jameson 2nd place – ‘The Bangers’ – Jessica Brown, Robyn Elliott-Murphy, Rebecca Emerson 3rd place – ‘The Saprklers’ – Richard Kennedy, Aimee Morrow, Emily Reid 1st place won the Tyrone Crystal Perpetual Trophy. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhome-accident-prevention-quiz%2F&t=Home%20Accident%20Prevention%20Quiz) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Home%20Accident%20Prevention%20Quiz&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhome-accident-prevention-quiz%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [New School Magazine on sale now](https://www.royaldungannon.com/new-school-maganzine-on-sale-now/) **Published:** September 13, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The 2010-2011 edition of the School Magazine is now available for purchase at Reception priced at £6. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnew-school-maganzine-on-sale-now%2F&t=New%20School%20Magazine%20on%20sale%20now) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=New%20School%20Magazine%20on%20sale%20now&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fnew-school-maganzine-on-sale-now%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [PFTA Quiz 2011](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pfta-quiz-2011/) **Published:** November 12, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The PFTA quiz was held on Wednesday 9th November in the Royal Assembly Hall. Many attended and a good night was had by all. The quiz masters on the night were the Dilworth tutors: Tarquin, Angus and Michael. With an entrance fee, as well as a tuck shop and raffle, a good sum of money was raised, the majority of which will go towards funding the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme in school. Although there was good competition, with many of the teams doing well in all rounds, in the end the clear winners were ‘Rachel Riley’s Hem Line’. Congratulations to the winners and thanks go to the PFTA for organising such an enjoyable night! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpfta-quiz-2011%2F&t=PFTA%20Quiz%202011) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=PFTA%20Quiz%202011&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpfta-quiz-2011%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** PFTA --- ### [The Eco-School Committee 2011](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-eco-school-committee-2011/) **Published:** November 24, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Eco-Schools-Council.jpg)The senior school council leader is Annie Kret (Year 14), with Andrew Irvine (Year 9) leading the junior school section **About Eco-Schools** The Eco-School programme is a recognised award scheme, rewarding and accrediting schools who have made a commitment to continuously improving their environmental performance. It is also a learning resource, raising awareness of environmental issues through activities that link to curriculum subjects. It aims to make environmental awareness and action an intrinsic part of the life and ethos of a school. This will include the students, teachers, non-teaching staff and parents, as well as the local authority, the media and local businesses. Eco-Schools endeavours to extend learning beyond the classroom and develop responsible attitudes and commitment, both at home and in the wider community. In RSD we have set up a Eco-school committee who are currently completing a environment review on the school with the aim of selecting one areas and completing an action project throughout the year. The review is focusing on the following ten areas; Biodiversity, Litter, Waste, Energy, Water, Transport, Healthy Living, School Grounds, Global Perspective and Climate Change. O*ur Eco-School offers RSD opportunities to:* - Raise achievement and enhance learning styles and thinking skills outside of the classroom - encourage active citizenship and environmental awareness - gain access to a network of local delivery partners - gain a prestigious Eco school award - gain local publicity - make financial savings - reduce waste and litter - improve the school environment - reduce energy and water consumption levels - promote healthy lifestyles - involve the local community - develop national and global links - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-eco-school-committee-2011%2F&t=The%20Eco-School%20Committee%202011) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=The%20Eco-School%20Committee%202011&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-eco-school-committee-2011%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Fair Trade](https://www.royaldungannon.com/fair-trade/) **Published:** January 27, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/fairtrade-255x300.png)Next week will be Fair Trade week in RSD. There will be Fair Trade produce for sale from Tuesday 31st January to Friday 3rd February at break and lunch in the Foyer. Please remember to bring some change for this worthy cause. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffair-trade%2F&t=Fair%20Trade) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Fair%20Trade&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffair-trade%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Business Studies --- ### [Year 10 pupils attend anti-cyberbullying event](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-pupils-attend-anti-cyberbullying-event/) **Published:** February 7, 2012 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On Thursday 2nd February, a special event focused on the issue of cyberbullying was held for year 10. The event, held at South West College, was designed to raise awareness of the ways in which cyberbullying can be a problem in this age of the internet, social media and mobile technology. The event was organised by the PSNI schools officer, who in turn arranged for BEAM productions to perform a drama which showed just how hurtful and emotionally damaging it can be for an individual. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-pupils-attend-anti-cyberbullying-event%2F&t=Year%2010%20pupils%20attend%20anti-cyberbullying%20event) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2010%20pupils%20attend%20anti-cyberbullying%20event&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-pupils-attend-anti-cyberbullying-event%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Year 10 --- ### ["Leaving Home - Staying Safe" seminar](https://www.royaldungannon.com/leaving-home-staying-safe-seminar/) **Published:** February 14, 2012 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On Friday 10th February, seven pupils from Year 14 attended a “Leaving home – Staying safe” seminar in South West College, Dungannon. The talk was aimed at informing Year 14 pupils of the potential dangers of university life, and how to be best prepared. Short clips and talks were given in relation to finance, fire safety, road safety, keeping property secure, domestic violence and drug abuse. The pupils who attended found the information given very relevant and feel more informed of the some of the issues which surrounds life at university. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fleaving-home-staying-safe-seminar%2F&t=%E2%80%9CLeaving%20Home%20%E2%80%93%20Staying%20Safe%E2%80%9D%20seminar) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=%E2%80%9CLeaving%20Home%20%E2%80%93%20Staying%20Safe%E2%80%9D%20seminar&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fleaving-home-staying-safe-seminar%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events --- ### [RSD 1st XI finish on a high](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-1st-xi-finish-on-a-high/) **Published:** April 27, 2012 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On Wednesday 25th April, the RSD 1st XI played their last match of the season, against Lurgan in the Mid Ulster Cup and League Final. The girls realised what an important match this was, and stepped up to the mark. The game started slowly with both teams having play with the ball. However 10 minutes into the match, a lack of marking and a lapse in concentration saw a reverse shot from Lurgan being slotted into the back of the net. The RSD defence played an excellent game, with outstanding play from Rebecca Edwards (sweeper), who closed down many penalty corners and goal scoring opportunities for Lurgan. On several occasions, RSD got on the break with Amy McMullan and Karen Elliott making some superb individual runs. However, Lurgan got another goal before the break, with a well deflected goal saw Lurgan 2-0 up at the break. RSD came out stronger, with the upper-sixth girls knowing it was their last 30 minutes of school hockey. The second half saw RSD winning more “frees” in the Lurgan 22, with several penalty corners being awarded as a result. Kerry Jones had to perform some last minute saves; however the third and final goal came for Lurgan when they played advantage in the circle after hitting a RSD foot. The girls have had a tremendous season, and have finished as Schools Plate semi-finalists and runners up in the Mid Ulster League and Cup . A major thank-you must be said to our coaches, Mr Kerr and Miss Colgan, who have been a vital part in the girl’s success this year, and we hope the girls can build on this season with the current young squad for next year. Kerry Jones - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-1st-xi-finish-on-a-high%2F&t=RSD%201st%20XI%20finish%20on%20a%20high) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%201st%20XI%20finish%20on%20a%20high&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-1st-xi-finish-on-a-high%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Hockey --- ### [Poetry competition winners](https://www.royaldungannon.com/poetry-competition-winners/) **Published:** May 22, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Twelve pupils in Year 10 have been successful in a nationwide poetry competition and now have the opportunity to see their work in print in a special publication entitled *Express Yourself – Scotland and Northern Ireland*. Work was selected based on perception, imagination, expression and creative use of language. Well done to the following successful pupils: Mark Breen, Robyn Collins, Mark Johnston, Vicky Chick, Jayde Kyle-Campbell, Cameron McLean, Danielle McDowell, Alana McMullan, Patrick Forster, Ethan Moore, Charlotte Fulcher and Becky Ryan. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpoetry-competition-winners%2F&t=Poetry%20competition%20winners) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Poetry%20competition%20winners&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpoetry-competition-winners%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [School Magazine - RSD 2011-12](https://www.royaldungannon.com/school-magazine-rsd-2011-12/) **Published:** September 12, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The new school magazine, packed full of photos and articles, will be available for purchase from Form Tutors and from Reception next week, priced at £7. The magazine is sure to sell out quickly, so don’t delay in getting hold of yours! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fschool-magazine-rsd-2011-12%2F&t=School%20Magazine%20%E2%80%93%20RSD%202011-12) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=School%20Magazine%20%E2%80%93%20RSD%202011-12&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fschool-magazine-rsd-2011-12%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Year 11 Induction Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-induction-day/) **Published:** October 3, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Year 11 started their Key Stage 4 era with an induction day on 31 August. The holiday cobwebs were shaken off as all Year 11 pupils came together with their peers, Form Tutors, Year Head and Head of Key Stage 4. The activities for this day were focused on developing revision skills, planning and motivation for success, the importance of extra curricular activities and the partnership between the pupil and the school. The pupils considered all these issues through a series of challenges, both independently and as part of a team and discussion. Lots of fun was had but it is hoped the important messages of the day and skills acquired will be used throughout Key Stage 4 from the start, ensuring a positive Key Stage 4 experience and outcome. WYC ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Year-11-Induction-1.jpg) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-11-induction-day%2F&t=Year%2011%20Induction%20Day) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2011%20Induction%20Day&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-11-induction-day%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Year 11 --- ### [Geography field trip](https://www.royaldungannon.com/geography-field-trip/) **Published:** October 11, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Friday 6 October the UVI Geography class travelled to the Giant’s Causeway to undertake a fieldwork study concerning the nature of tourism at the Causeway. We had the chance to visit the new state-of-the-art, multimillion pound visitor’s centre. The data collection involved measuring the width of upland paths and the erosion caused by the 600,000 tourists who visit each year. We also asked some questionnaires to the tourists to find out how they would rate facilities at the centre and to work out the sphere of influence for the area. Bronwyn McLean - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/boat-geo-trip-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/boat-geo-trip.jpg "boat geo trip") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/data-collection-geo-trip-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/data-collection-geo-trip.jpg "data-collection-geo-trip") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgeography-field-trip%2F&t=Geography%20field%20trip) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Geography%20field%20trip&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgeography-field-trip%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Geography, Trips and Visits --- ### [I'm a Teacher... Get Me Out Of Here!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/im-a-teacher-get-me-out-of-here/) **Published:** November 14, 2012 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On Friday, as it is ‘Children in Need’ Day, the Charities Committee will be hosting ‘I’m A Teacher… Get Me Out Of Here!’ in the Lower Campus at 1:15pm. The cost will be £1 per person and we hope it will be well supported. So, come along and see how the teachers face up to the Bush Tucker Trials! Also, Pudsey buns will be on sale in the Foyer at break time at the price of 50p. The Charities Committee - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fim-a-teacher-get-me-out-of-here%2F&t=I%E2%80%99m%20a%20Teacher%E2%80%A6%20Get%20Me%20Out%20Of%20Here%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=I%E2%80%99m%20a%20Teacher%E2%80%A6%20Get%20Me%20Out%20Of%20Here%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fim-a-teacher-get-me-out-of-here%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Year 10 - STEM event](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-stem-event/) **Published:** December 3, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/10R-STEM-@-SWC-2012-3-300x225.jpg)Rebekah Clingan, Rebekah Adams and Sarah Maxwell, with their flotation device. On Wednesday 28 November the pupils of 10R took part in a STEM activity session at South West Regional College. The session included CAD, research and practical flotation activities. The photos attached show some examples of the flotation platforms built by some of the groups. Well done to Rebekah Adams’s group who won the ‘most aesthetically pleasing’ category, and to Josh Patton’s group who won the ‘best constructed’ category. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/10R-STEM-@-SWC-2012-2-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/10R-STEM-@-SWC-2012-2.jpg "10R-STEM-@-SWC-2012-2") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/10R-STEM-@swc-2012-1-360x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/10R-STEM-@swc-2012-1.jpg "10R-STEM-@swc-2012-1") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/10R-STEM-@-SWC-2012-3-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/10R-STEM-@-SWC-2012-3-1.jpg "10R-STEM-@-SWC-2012-3") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-stem-event%2F&t=Year%2010%20%E2%80%93%20STEM%20event) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2010%20%E2%80%93%20STEM%20event&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-stem-event%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, Year 10 --- ### [UVI Interview Skills Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/uvi-interview-skills-day/) **Published:** December 7, 2012 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On Tuesday 27 November the Upper Sixth took part in a scheme organised by the school to help improve our interview skills. A representative of Sentinus NI, Pat Jamison, spoke on how we as pupils can learn to market ourselves effectively in an interview situation. He addressed issues such as the completion of an application form, verbal communication and preparation of personal appearance. We were then given the opportunity to split up into groups and have a mock interview with local businessmen and women. Feedback was given after all interviews were completed and we were told of any improvements which could be made for the future. All in all the day was very useful for all pupils who are either considering entering employment or for university applications. Bronwyn McLean. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fuvi-interview-skills-day%2F&t=UVI%20Interview%20Skills%20Day) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=UVI%20Interview%20Skills%20Day&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fuvi-interview-skills-day%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers --- ### [Year 13 pupils attend Management open day at Queen's](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-13-pupils-attend-management-open-day-at-queens/) **Published:** January 29, 2013 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On the 23 January, eleven Year 13 pupils accompanied by Mr Lindsay travelled to Queen’s University for an open day showing off QUB’s School of Management. The pupils attended various lectures on the courses available to undergraduates at Queen’s. All had an enjoyable time and can now make considered decisions about choosing their university. Matthew Garvin, Year 13 - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-13-pupils-attend-management-open-day-at-queens%2F&t=Year%2013%20pupils%20attend%20Management%20open%20day%20at%20Queen%E2%80%99s) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2013%20pupils%20attend%20Management%20open%20day%20at%20Queen%E2%80%99s&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-13-pupils-attend-management-open-day-at-queens%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sixth Form --- ### [Careers Advice to Year 10](https://www.royaldungannon.com/careers-advice-to-year-10/) **Published:** February 4, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Careers advice is delivered by all subjects throughout KS3; however it is most prominent in Year 10 when pupils select their GCSE subject choices. To assist in their important decision and to ensure the pupils make an informed choice, Year 10 LLW classes have been exploring interview skills and possible careers. They also attended a careers talk by DLE Careers Advisor Mary Jo McWilliams, and they took part in a Young Enterprise ‘Learn to Earn’ seminar. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcareers-advice-to-year-10%2F&t=Careers%20Advice%20to%20Year%2010) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Careers%20Advice%20to%20Year%2010&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcareers-advice-to-year-10%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers --- ### [University choices](https://www.royaldungannon.com/university-choices/) **Published:** March 7, 2013 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On 26 February, two representatives from Scottish universities talked to the Lower Sixth pupils in regards to the universities of Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Strathclyde, Stirling and Heriot-Watt. The speakers provided interesting information on different aspects of university life. The following Wednesday, Lower Sixth pupils attended a UCAS convention in the King’s Hall where they were able to gain further information and advice about their university choices. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Funiversity-choices%2F&t=University%20choices) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=University%20choices&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Funiversity-choices%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Orienteering update](https://www.royaldungannon.com/3968/) **Published:** May 17, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The orienteering team enjoyed another very successful day at the latest school event in Portglenone Forest on Thursday 16 May. - M12 – 1st Stephen Black, 2nd Luke McMullan - W12 – 1st Laura Saunders - M14 – 1st Cameron Mullan, 2nd Ben Robinson - W14 – 1st Kim Wallace, 3rd Leah Doran - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F3968%2F&t=Orienteering%20update) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Orienteering%20update&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F3968%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Orienteering --- ### [Year 14 pupils learn to manage their money](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-14-pupils-learn-to-manage-their-money/) **Published:** March 31, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![Alex McMaster, Adam Willis, Patrick Swaile, Laura Stretton and Naomi Magowan with staff from Danske Bank](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Year-14-with-Libby-Clarke-Henderson-Bank-300x224.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Year-14-with-Libby-Clarke-Henderson-Bank.jpg)Alex McMaster, Adam Willis, Patrick Swaile, Laura Stretton and Naomi Magowan with staff from Danske Bank Staff from Danske Bank’s Dungannon branch, including manager Mrs Libby Henderson, JP Donnelly & Richard Saunders visited Year 14 Careers classes this week to give pupils advice on budgeting and managing their money, so that they stay in the black when they they have to take control of their own finances next year at university, college, gap year placement or employment. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-14-pupils-learn-to-manage-their-money%2F&t=Year%2014%20pupils%20learn%20to%20manage%20their%20money) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2014%20pupils%20learn%20to%20manage%20their%20money&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-14-pupils-learn-to-manage-their-money%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sixth Form --- ### [Fantastic gymnastics from Tori](https://www.royaldungannon.com/fantastic-gymnastics-from-tori/) **Published:** December 1, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Congratulations to Tori Hampton (Year 8) who performed superbly at the Gymnastics Winter Challenge, a major competition involving gymnastics clubs from throughout Northern Ireland. Representing her club, Salto, Tori competed in the Level 3 competition and received the following medals: gold in the floor, gold in the bars, silver in the vault, bronze in the beam, and gold overall. She performed really well, bravely competing on vault and bars despite carrying an ankle injury, but it was her bar routine, which included giants and a back away, that ensured she came out top overall.![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Sept-Nov-2014-028-1024x916.jpg) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffantastic-gymnastics-from-tori%2F&t=Fantastic%20gymnastics%20from%20Tori) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Fantastic%20gymnastics%20from%20Tori&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ffantastic-gymnastics-from-tori%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Sports News **Tags:** Gymnastics --- ### [Year 14 Interview Skills Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-14-interview-skills-day/) **Published:** December 1, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![Smartly dressed interviewees: Mark Stewart, Calum Bain, Kenneth Mok, Ellen McLean and Kathryn Todd](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_3534-300x200.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_3534.jpg)Smartly dressed interviewees: Mark Stewart, Calum Bain, Kenneth Mok, Ellen McLean and Kathryn Todd The Year 14 Interview Skills Day was held on Tue 25 November 2014. Pat Jamison from Sentinus took the morning session and covered presentation skills, application forms etc. During the afternoon each pupil had a mock interview conducted by a local business person or professional. Well done to all the pupils who participated and thanks to everyone who contributed to making the day a success, especially the visiting interviewers. [![Linsey Wilson in her interview](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_3530-214x300.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_3530.jpg)Linsey Wilson in her interview [![Mr Andrew Jackson asking the questions. Thanks to all the visiting interviewers!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_3527-200x300.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_3527.jpg)Mr Andrew Jackson asking the questions. Thanks to all the visiting interviewers! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-14-interview-skills-day%2F&t=Year%2014%20Interview%20Skills%20Day) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2014%20Interview%20Skills%20Day&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-14-interview-skills-day%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding --- ### [Check out our new Official RSD Facebook page](https://www.royaldungannon.com/check-out-our-new-official-rsd-facebook-page/) **Published:** March 12, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** RSD has recently activated our school Facebook account. Make sure you like and follow us, to keep up to date with all of our exciting events and school related news. A direct link to our Facebook page can be found here. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Facebook1-logo-300x227.jpg)RSD has recently activated our school Facebook account. Make sure you like and follow us, to keep up to date with all of our exciting events and school related news. A direct link to our Facebook page can be found [here](https://www.facebook.com/RoyalDungannon/). - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcheck-out-our-new-official-rsd-facebook-page%2F&t=Check%20out%20our%20new%20Official%20RSD%20Facebook%20page) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Check%20out%20our%20new%20Official%20RSD%20Facebook%20page&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcheck-out-our-new-official-rsd-facebook-page%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Winter Craft Fair](https://www.royaldungannon.com/winter-craft-fare/) **Published:** October 24, 2010 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** The latest upcoming event to be held in the lower campus of RSD is a winter themed craft fair on **Saturday 6th of November**. One of the school’s Young Enterprise teams, Y.E.T.I (Young Enterprise Team Ireland) is holding this event for all members of the public. It will be a great occasion for all the family and an ideal place for some Christmas shopping. Products on sale will include handmade jewellery, homebaked confectionary, hand crafted wood products, and in addition the other Young Enterprise team J.E.T (Just Earn Together) will be selling personalised mugs and Christmas baubles. All donations for the Chest Heart and Stroke foundation will be greatly appreciated also. We hope to see you there! Emma Williams - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwinter-craft-fare%2F&t=Winter%20Craft%20Fair) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Winter%20Craft%20Fair&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwinter-craft-fare%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Young Enterprise --- ### [Winter Craft Fair donations help good cause](https://www.royaldungannon.com/winter-craft-fair-donations-help-good-cause/) **Published:** November 23, 2010 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The Winter Craft Fair, organised by Team YETI, took place on Saturday 6th November 2010. Team YETI would like to thank all those who supported the event, and especially for all donations to Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke. A fabulous total of £97.66 was raised. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwinter-craft-fair-donations-help-good-cause%2F&t=Winter%20Craft%20Fair%20donations%20help%20good%20cause) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Winter%20Craft%20Fair%20donations%20help%20good%20cause&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwinter-craft-fair-donations-help-good-cause%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Young Enterprise --- ### [Year 10 pupils Learn to Earn with Young Enterprise](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-pupils-learn-to-earn-with-young-enterprise/) **Published:** January 26, 2011 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** On 19th January, representatives of Young Enterprise visited RSD to give all pupils in Year 10 an insight into how they can use the learning experiences and training opportunities available in school in order to shape their future careers. Pupils were provided with important materials such as a helpful jobs booklet which presented information about all sorts of careers, including details about which qualifications are needed for each, and a handy ‘salary guide’. Pupils were also given a ‘budget planner’ which displayed expenditures people must make each year and completed activities in which they had to think about what their priorities in life are and what they most want out of future jobs. [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P1040395.jpg "P1040395")](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P1040395.jpg) At the end of the presentation, there was a number of fun games, and the winners were provided with prizes such as memory sticks and highlighters. The whole day was a highly enlightening insight into the world of work and emphasised to pupils the importance of thinking toward their futures. Kathryn Hobson - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-pupils-learn-to-earn-with-young-enterprise%2F&t=Year%2010%20pupils%20Learn%20to%20Earn%20with%20Young%20Enterprise) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2010%20pupils%20Learn%20to%20Earn%20with%20Young%20Enterprise&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-pupils-learn-to-earn-with-young-enterprise%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Young Enterprise --- ### [Year 8 Enterprise Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-enterprise-day/) **Published:** January 31, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** In January all pupils in Year 8 enjoyed an Employability & Young Enterprise day in the Lower Campus. During the event, organised by the BEP programme, pupils took part in a range of activities, with the main aim to gain an understanding of the world of work and choices that businesses make. Throughout the day the pupils competed against each other to create their own companies. They were challenged to come up with a consumer need, explore ways to advertise their product, design logos and business cards and manage their company’s budget. The workshops were designed to expose the students to elements of enterprise, self employment and to develop their team work and problem solving skills. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_0904-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_0904.jpg "IMG_0904")Year 8 pupils learn about enterprise - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_0905-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_0905.jpg "IMG_0905") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_0908-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_0908.jpg "IMG_0908") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-enterprise-day%2F&t=Year%208%20Enterprise%20Day) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%208%20Enterprise%20Day&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-enterprise-day%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Young Enterprise --- ### [Your School Your Business](https://www.royaldungannon.com/your-school-your-business/) **Published:** September 30, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Tuesday 27th September all of Year 8 took part in Your School Your Business, an event which aimed to provide pupils with an insight into the practical day-to-day running of school. Pupils learned about the teaching and non-teaching roles in school, and they carried out interviews of the bursar, the receptionist, the caretaker, the groundsman, matron and the school cook in order to find out about the jobs which keep the school functioning on a daily basis. Pupils were also encouraged to think about how they can contribute to school, how to improve it and take a active role in its running. In particular, the whole-school issue of healthy living was considered, and pupils worked together in groups to create a healthy living campaign and present it to the rest of Year 8. The event, organised by Young Enterprise NI, was a great success and was enjoyed by the Year 8 pupils involved, as well as the lower-sixth pupils who helped out by acting as tutors. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSCF07831-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSCF07831.jpg "DSCF0783") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSCF0791-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSCF0791.jpg "DSCF0791") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSCF0797-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSCF0797.jpg "DSCF0797") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSCF0801-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSCF0801.jpg "DSCF0801") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSCF0803-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSCF0803.jpg "DSCF0803") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSCF0804-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSCF0804.jpg "DSCF0804") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyour-school-your-business%2F&t=Your%20School%20Your%20Business) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Your%20School%20Your%20Business&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyour-school-your-business%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Young Enterprise --- ### [Your School Your Business](https://www.royaldungannon.com/3188/) **Published:** September 25, 2012 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Thursday 20 September all of Year 8 took part in Your School Your Business, an event which aimed to provide pupils with an insight into the business decisions involved in the running of school. The pupils enjoyed participating in a range of group activities in the Lower Campus Hall, where they were encouraged to discuss the challenges involved in the day-to-day management of school and its resources. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060313-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060313.jpg "P1060313") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060314-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060314.jpg "P1060314") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060315-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060315.jpg "P1060315") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060316-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060316.jpg "P1060316") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060318-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060318-1.jpg "P1060318") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060319-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060319.jpg "P1060319") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060320-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060320.jpg "P1060320") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060321-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060321.jpg "P1060321") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060323-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060323.jpg "P1060323") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060326-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060326.jpg "P1060326") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060327-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060327.jpg "P1060327") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060333-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P1060333.jpg "P1060333") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F3188%2F&t=Your%20School%20Your%20Business) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Your%20School%20Your%20Business&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F3188%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Young Enterprise --- ### [Young Enterprise entrepreneurial events for Years 8 and 9](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-entrepreneurial-events-years-8-9/) **Published:** September 13, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Pupils in Years 8 and 9 enjoyed events today in our Lower Campus, run by Young Enterprise. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_9598webedit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_9598webedit.jpg "IMG_9598webedit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_9600webedit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_9600webedit.jpg "IMG_9600webedit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_9593web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_9593web-edit.jpg "IMG_9593web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_9595web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_9595web-edit.jpg "IMG_9595web edit") Pupils in Years 8 and 9 enjoyed events today in our Lower Campus, run by Young Enterprise. These programmes encouraged pupils to think about their entrepreneurial skills and how best to start their own business through a wide range of interactive activities. Pupils also heard from a local business owner to learn about her entrepreneurial experience and inspire any budding future tycoons from RSD. Watch this space! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoung-enterprise-entrepreneurial-events-years-8-9%2F&t=Young%20Enterprise%20entrepreneurial%20events%20for%20Years%208%20and%209) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Young%20Enterprise%20entrepreneurial%20events%20for%20Years%208%20and%209&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoung-enterprise-entrepreneurial-events-years-8-9%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 3, LLW, Year 8, Year 9 **Tags:** Young Enterprise --- ### [Year 10 Young Enterprise 'Learn 2 Earn'](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-young-enterprise-learn-2-earn-talk/) **Published:** March 3, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On Thursday 23rd February, Year 10 participated in a 'Learn 2 Earn' talk led by Young Enterprise in the Lower Campus. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0050-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0050-web-edit.jpg "IMG_0050 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0053-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0053-web-edit.jpg "IMG_0053 web edit") On Thursday 23rd February, Year 10 participated in a ‘Learn 2 Earn’ talk led by Young Enterprise in the Lower Campus. Year 10 pupils learned about budgeting for the home and the workplace. Work booklets were also completed on future careers and budgeting. Year 10 had a great time and learned about many ways that they could earn and save money. We would like to thank the Young Enterprise team for giving us this great opportunity to ‘Learn 2 Earn’! Article co-written by Alix Wylie and Robyn Jennings, both Yr 10. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-young-enterprise-learn-2-earn-talk%2F&t=Year%2010%20Young%20Enterprise%20%E2%80%98Learn%202%20Earn%E2%80%99) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2010%20Young%20Enterprise%20%E2%80%98Learn%202%20Earn%E2%80%99&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-young-enterprise-learn-2-earn-talk%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers, General News, Key Stage 3, LLW, Year 10 **Tags:** Young Enterprise --- ### [Your School Your Business](https://www.royaldungannon.com/your-school-your-business-2/) **Published:** September 9, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Tuesday 8 September Year 8 took part in the ‘Your School Your Business’ programme run by Young Enterprise Northern Ireland. The many creative and interactive activities gave students an insight into the practical day-to-day running of their new school. They had the opportunity to interview Mr Wheeler, the school’s Bursar, to find out about his role as a non-teaching member of staff. The programme enabled students to develop a number of skills which they will need to be successful as they begin their time at RSD, including communication, teamwork and problem-solving. The event was a great success and was thoroughly enjoyed by Year 8, as well as the Year 13 pupils who assisted as mentors for the programme. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyour-school-your-business-2%2F&t=Your%20School%20Your%20Business) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Your%20School%20Your%20Business&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyour-school-your-business-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Young Enterprise --- ### [Year 10 Learn to Earn](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-learn-to-earn/) **Published:** September 9, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Tuesday 8 September representatives from Young Enterprise Northern Ireland visited RSD and delivered the ‘Learn to Earn’ programme to Year 10 pupils. This proved to be an engaging and thought-provoking day, challenging pupils to make the connection between education, training and employment. They were informed of how the options, decisions and choices they make whilst they are still at school directly influence their success in their future careers. All pupils enjoyed the various activities, which included budgeting for a dream lifestyle, exploring their expectations, assessing the cost of living, identifying their skills and talents, and finally, setting goals for the future. The event gave pupils an enlightening insight into the word of work and emphasised the importance of thinking about their futures now. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-learn-to-earn%2F&t=Year%2010%20Learn%20to%20Earn) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2010%20Learn%20to%20Earn&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-learn-to-earn%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Young Enterprise --- ### [Young Enterprise - Year 10 Study Skills](https://www.royaldungannon.com/young-enterprise-year-10-study-skills/) **Published:** October 7, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On 26 September, Year 10 attended a talk on ‘Study Skills: Gaining the skills to study’, organised by the school and Young Enterprise. In previous years at school, Young Enterprise have held various workshops for us, all being very beneficial and relevant to our school lives. This workshop was of a high standard as usual, and I think all pupils came away feeling confident in the new methods of revision we had discussed. The Study Skills workshop was organised by two representatives from Young Enterprise, Vivienne Walsh and past pupil Hannah Cashel. During the hour and a half, we participated in quizzes, listening exercises and self-assessments. All the activities were centred on the idea of being able to study in a more useful and worthwhile way. We were given booklets to work through individually and in groups, with tasks and key information focused on relevant topics such as ‘What’s your revision method?’, and how to ‘Create a mind map!’. I think that all Year 10 pupils would agree that we have each taken something away from the Study Skills Programme. It was an enjoyable day, and so we would like to thank the school and Young Enterprise for this valuable and worthwhile experience. Faye Acheson, Year 10 - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoung-enterprise-year-10-study-skills%2F&t=Young%20Enterprise%20%E2%80%93%20Year%2010%20Study%20Skills) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Young%20Enterprise%20%E2%80%93%20Year%2010%20Study%20Skills&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyoung-enterprise-year-10-study-skills%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News **Tags:** Young Enterprise --- ### [History A Level SESP Dublin Trip](https://www.royaldungannon.com/history-level-sesp-dublin-trip/) **Published:** April 3, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** On 26th and 27th March, 27 pupils (in Year 14) from RSD and St Patrick’s Academy travelled to Dublin as part of their Shared History Programme. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1-edit.jpg "1 edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2-edit.jpg "2 edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/3-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/3-edit.jpg "3 edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/4-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/4-edit.jpg "4 edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/5-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/5-edit.jpg "5 edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/6-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/6-edit.jpg "6 edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/8-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/8-edit.jpg "8 edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10-edit.jpg "10 edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/11-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/11-edit.jpg "11 edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/12-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/12-edit.jpg "12 edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/13-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/13-edit.jpg "13 edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/15-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/15-edit.jpg "15 edit") On 26th and 27th March, 27 pupils (in Year 14) from RSD and St Patrick’s Academy travelled to Dublin as part of their Shared History Programme. Pupils visited Glasnevin Cemetery on the Sunday afternoon and saw the resting place of many giants of Irish history. They then went to Kilmainham Gaol where pupils got to visit the cells of many men and women who were involved with the Easter Rising of 1916. Pupils and staff alike shared dinner together in a restaurant in Dublin on Sunday evening. Monday began with a walking tour of Dublin where the tour guide brought pupils around key sites of historical importance, especially those with significance in light of the 1916 Rising. The afternoon finished off with a little ‘free time’ where pupils were able to get lunch together before travelling back to school. All in all, the trip was a great success. Pupils developed strong relationships and their understanding of their A Level course was enhanced, as well as further preparing them for the presentation they are doing together in Ranfurly House on 5th April. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhistory-level-sesp-dublin-trip%2F&t=History%20A%20Level%20SESP%20Dublin%20Trip) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=History%20A%20Level%20SESP%20Dublin%20Trip&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fhistory-level-sesp-dublin-trip%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** History, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Dublin Art Exhibition Trip](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dublin-art-trip/) **Published:** January 16, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On the 9th December the Sixth Form Art classes set off early on Friday morning from Portadown train station in order to travel to Dublin to visit several Art galleries. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1-IMG_0535-edit.jpg) On the 9th December the Sixth Form Art classes set off early on Friday morning from Portadown train station in order to travel to Dublin to visit several Art galleries. This included the Douglas Hyde Gallery to see Kathy Prendergast’s map work and The National Gallery of Ireland, where we viewed the annual Hennessy Portrait Prize competition. We also visited the Irish Museum of Modern Art where we had the incredible opportunity to visit an exhibition of the work of Lucian Freud, the world renowned artist and grandson of the famous psychologist Sigmund Freud. We saw many very impressive intaglio prints, plates and paintings by the artist. The prints were particularly interesting as we had all recently completed a series of our own intagilio prints at Seacourt Print Workshop. Everyone really enjoyed seeing the work and the trip gave all students some great inspiration for future pages of our own work, as well as an hour or two of shopping in Dublin at the end of the day! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdublin-art-trip%2F&t=Dublin%20Art%20Exhibition%20Trip) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Dublin%20Art%20Exhibition%20Trip&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdublin-art-trip%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Careers information from Oxford University](https://www.royaldungannon.com/careers-information-oxford-university/) **Published:** February 11, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** On Friday 10th February, Daniel Powell and Miles Young from New College, Oxford spoke to approximately twenty pupils from both RSD and St Patrick’s Academy . **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_7529-2.jpg) On Friday 10th February, Daniel Powell and Miles Young from New College, Oxford spoke to approximately twenty pupils from both RSD and St Patrick’s Academy. The gentlemen explained opportunities available with further education at Oxford University, and aimed to dispel many Oxbridge myths. The talk proved most worthwhile and was met with a positive reception from all pupils in attendance. Many thanks to both Daniel and Miles for taking the time to visit the school and deliver such an informative talk to our pupils. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcareers-information-oxford-university%2F&t=Careers%20information%20from%20Oxford%20University) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Careers%20information%20from%20Oxford%20University&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcareers-information-oxford-university%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers, Sixth Form --- ### [Yr 13 Biologists head to Killowen](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-13-biology-field-trip/) **Published:** February 23, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** Last month, Year 13 Biology students travelled to Killowen Outdoor Education Centre to participate in a Field Work day. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6861-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6861-edit.jpg "web IMG_6861 edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6819-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6819.jpg "web IMG_6819") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6820-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6820.jpg "Biology field trip") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6827-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6827.jpg "web IMG_6827") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6829-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6829.jpg "web IMG_6829") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6830-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6830.jpg "Biology field trip") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6833-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6833.jpg "web IMG_6833") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6834-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6834.jpg "web IMG_6834") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6838-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6838.jpg "web IMG_6838") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6844-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6844.jpg "web IMG_6844") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6859-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6859.jpg "web IMG_6859") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6866-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6866.jpg "web IMG_6866") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6867-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6867.jpg "web IMG_6867") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6869-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-IMG_6869-edit.jpg "web IMG_6869 edit") Last month, Year 13 Biology students travelled to Killowen Outdoor Education Centre to participate in a Field Work day. Throughout the day, students had the opportunity to develop their knowledge on the topic ‘Ecology’, which is studied at AS Level. Students started off their Field Work by carrying out an interrupted belt transect, using quadrats and tape measures, on a rocky shore at Killowen, identifying organisms and noting abiotic and biotic factors which affect the distribution of these organisms. Students also carried out random sampling to estimate the abundance of edible and rough periwinkles. After lunch, students then travelled a short distance to carry out point sampling on a well-managed hedge so that they could calculate Simpson’s Index, to get a quantitative value for the biodiversity of plant species in this hedgerow. Despite feeling the effects of the cold weather, the students really enjoyed the day. It was a great opportunity for Year 13 Biologists to participate in this field trip activity, allowing them to develop their skills and improve their knowledge to assist them in their AS Level coursework and studies. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-13-biology-field-trip%2F&t=Yr%2013%20Biologists%20head%20to%20Killowen) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Yr%2013%20Biologists%20head%20to%20Killowen&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-13-biology-field-trip%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Biology, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [STEM Bus Visit](https://www.royaldungannon.com/stem-bus-visit/) **Published:** February 24, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On Thursday 23rd February, the STEM bus visited RSD for an exciting and informative learning experience, where Year 13 Biology students undertook a variety of practical experiments. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0046-WEB-EDIT-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0046-WEB-EDIT.jpg "IMG_0046 WEB EDIT") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0047-WEB-EDIT-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0047-WEB-EDIT.jpg "IMG_0047 WEB EDIT") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_2582-hugo-stem-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_2582-hugo-stem-1.jpg "IMG_2582 hugo stem 1") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0049-WEB-EDIT-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0049-WEB-EDIT.jpg "IMG_0049 WEB EDIT") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0044-WEB-EDIT-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0044-WEB-EDIT.jpg "IMG_0044 WEB EDIT") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0056-WEB-EDIT-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0056-WEB-EDIT.jpg "IMG_0056 WEB EDIT") On Thursday 23rd February, the STEM bus visited RSD for an exciting and informative learning experience, where Year 13 Biology students undertook a variety of practical experiments. Launched in 2009, the STEM Module is a mobile laboratory and workshop equipped with everything required to deliver a state of the art learning experience to schools across the province. The STEM Module is constantly on the move across Northern Ireland, delivering a variety of exciting and informative courses across the province. The STEM concept aims to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics as career choices for young people. The STEM Module brings the subjects closer to schools and pupils by allowing them access to high-quality equipment and resources. The STEM bus is equipped with an assortment of advanced resources, including a scanning electron microscope and 3D printers. Year 13 Biologists were given some practical demonstrations by their STEM instructor Kelly, after which they were given the opportunity to carry out an A2 ‘haemotography’ practical in preparation for their 2018 course. The presentation given to the pupils by STEM was extremely useful in covering material needed for the Biologists’ A2 course they will undertake next school year. The year 13 Biologists, teachers and the school would like to thank STEM NI for this opportunity to gain an advanced understanding of their subject, outside of their usual classroom environment. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstem-bus-visit%2F&t=STEM%20Bus%20Visit) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=STEM%20Bus%20Visit&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstem-bus-visit%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Biology, Careers, Sixth Form --- ### [GCSE & A Level Artists visit True Colours exhibition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/true-colours-exhibition/) **Published:** February 26, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** Art and Design GCSE and A Level pupils at RSD visited the Ulster Museum in Belfast this month to view the CEA True Colours art exhibition. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5232-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5232-1.jpg "IMG_5232") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5241-e1487887851597-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5241-e1487887851597-1.jpg "IMG_5241-e1487887851597") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5255-e1487887691686-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5255-e1487887691686-1.jpg "IMG_5255-e1487887691686") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5258-edit-web-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5258-edit-web-1.jpg "IMG_5258-edit-web") Art and Design GCSE and A Level pupils at RSD visited the Ulster Museum in Belfast this month to view the CEA True Colours art exhibition. This annual exhibition presents some of the best art work created by GSCE and A-level art students across Northern Ireland, from the previous year. Our students look forward to this exhibition, taking inspiration from some of the work on display. Pupils were able to see a large variety of styles and themes from a number of different local schools, gaining valuable insight into the exam board’s preferred techniques when creating their own art work. Moreover, the pupils looked carefully at how the displayed work was presented, the artists researched, media used and how this could inspire their own work. The trip proved a great success and was very popular among the students. Hopefully many students can make use of what they learned from the trip, in their own ongoing Art projects. Our thanks go to Mrs Clingan and Mrs Best for organising the event. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftrue-colours-exhibition%2F&t=GCSE%20%26%20A%20Level%20Artists%20visit%20True%20Colours%20exhibition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=GCSE%20%26%20A%20Level%20Artists%20visit%20True%20Colours%20exhibition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftrue-colours-exhibition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, Key Stage 4, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits, Year 11, Year 12 --- ### [QUB Lectures day for A Level RE students](https://www.royaldungannon.com/qub-lectures-day-level-re-students/) **Published:** March 18, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** On 15th of March both Sixth Form RE classes (accompanied by Mrs Matthews, Mr Graham and Mrs McClatchey) had the opportunity to spend a day at Queens University Belfast. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/qub-day-17-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/qub-day-17.jpg "qub day 17") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/town-Sq-LVI-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/town-Sq-LVI.jpg "town Sq LVI") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/town-square-UVI-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/town-square-UVI.jpg "town square UVI") On 15th of March both Sixth Form RE classes (accompanied by Mrs Matthews, Mr Graham and Mrs McClatchey) had the opportunity to spend a day at Queens University Belfast. We experienced an insight into university life and went to two lectures, both applicable to our courses. The first lecture was about Constantine- The first Christian Emperor who changed the relationship between church and state forever. The second was on The Theology of Acts -an opportunity to delve more deeply into Acts. Both lectures were insightful, interesting and will definitely help with our studies. We also got to spend time in Union Theological College where snacks were provided and we were had the opportunity to socialise with other schools. We finished off our day with lunch at Town Square. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day for all! Report written by Megan Forster. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fqub-lectures-day-level-re-students%2F&t=QUB%20Lectures%20day%20for%20A%20Level%20RE%20students) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=QUB%20Lectures%20day%20for%20A%20Level%20RE%20students&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fqub-lectures-day-level-re-students%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** RE, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Sixth Form pupils celebrate excellent A2 and AS results](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-pupils-celebrate-excellent-a2-results/) **Published:** August 18, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** The Royal School Dungannon’s Sixth Form pupils achieved excellent A Level results in this summer’s examinations with 3 out of 4 grades awarded at the top grades of A*, A or B and an average UCAS points return per pupil of 319 (the equivalent of 1 A and 2 Bs). **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_6615.jpg-webedit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_6615.jpg-webedit.jpg "IMG_6615.jpg webedit")Top achievers at A2 delighted with their results - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_6618.jpg-webedit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_6618.jpg-webedit.jpg "IMG_6618.jpg webedit")Top achievers at A2 delighted with their results - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_6623.jpg-webedit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_6623.jpg-webedit.jpg "IMG_6623.jpg webedit")Matthew Maguire, Timothy Davidson, Adam Smith Grace Doran, Hannah Forster,Saffron McKinney, Kerri McMullan,Grace Doran and Lauren Plunkett all achieved 2 A\* grades and 1 A grade - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_6626.jpg-webedit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_6626.jpg-webedit.jpg "IMG_6626.jpg webedit")Julie Orr, Reuben Morrow, Lauren Hudson, Claire Davison, Natalie Graham-Mulgrew, Nadine Graham-Mulgrew and Suzanne Bell achieved at least 2 A\* or A grades and 1 B grade The Royal School Dungannon’s Sixth Form pupils achieved excellent A Level results in this summer’s examinations with 3 out of 4 grades awarded at the top grades of A\*, A or B and an average UCAS points return per pupil of 319 (the equivalent of 1 A and 2 Bs). The overall pass rate was 100% across all subjects. 22 pupils out of a cohort of 77 secured at least 3 A\* or A grades. Mathew Mylroi Lamont led the way, returning 3 A\* grades; Aaron Graham scored 2 A\* grades, 1 A grade and 1 B grade; and Polo Chiu scored 1 A\* grade, 3 A grades and 1 B grade. Timmy Davidson, Grace Doran, Megan Forster, Matthew Maguire, Saffron McKinney, Jennifer McLean, Kerry McMullan, Lauren Plunkett and Adam Smith all returned 2 A\* grades plus 1 A grade. Natalie Graham-Mulgrew, Lareyna McMenemy, Adam Patterson, Joshua Patton and Sophie Shannon each achieved 1 A\* grade plus 2 A grades. Geoffrey Cheng, Sarah Maxwell, Kira McCammon, Sophie Patterson and Lucy Steenson completed the line up with at least 3 A grades each. In addition, 11 other pupils achieved at least 2 A\* or A grades and 1 B grade: Suzanne Bell, Brian Cheung, Emily Elliott-Murphy, Nadine Graham-Mulgrew, Andrew Irvine, Lauren Hudson, Reuben Morrow, Julie Orr, Callum Parke, Matthew Smyth and Matthew Winning. At AS Level a large number of RSD pupils established an impressive platform for A Level success next year, with 62% of grades at A or B grade. 15 pupils returned at least three A grades in their chosen subjects. Ian Chow, Angel To and Ryan Wong each scored an amazing 5 A grades; and Adam Irwin, Rachel Millar, Cameron Mullan, Ben Nicholl, Rebecca Shaw, Andy Yu and Hayson Yung all achieved 4 A grades. Faye Acheson, Leah Doran, Carly Douglas, Andrew Graham, Jessica Hadden, Joel Stewart and Polly Swaile all returned at least 3 A grades. A further 8 pupils achieved at least 2 A grades and 1 B grade. The Headmaster, Dr David Burnett, put the results down to, “the way in which pupils, teachers and parents work together.” He said that, “The pupils work terrifically hard in lessons and at home and they can be really proud of their results. They are the richly deserved outcomes for all the hard work, dedication and talent the pupils display week in and week out and our Sixth Formers deserve nothing but credit. The support they have received from their teachers and from parents has helped enormously, encouraging and guiding pupils along the way, and this too has been a crucial factor in the pupils’ success. I would wish to pass on my thanks to all my teaching colleagues and to RSD parents for the support they have given to pupils throughout the year.” - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-pupils-celebrate-excellent-a2-results%2F&t=Sixth%20Form%20pupils%20celebrate%20excellent%20A2%20and%20AS%20results) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sixth%20Form%20pupils%20celebrate%20excellent%20A2%20and%20AS%20results&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-pupils-celebrate-excellent-a2-results%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News, Sixth Form --- ### [Ben Nicholl ‘Celebrates with CCEA’](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ben-nicholl-celebrates-ccea/) **Published:** May 29, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Ben Nicholl (Yr 13) pictured above was presented with the award shown, by CCEA Chairman Trevor Carson in recognition of achieving the accolade of the top scoring candidate in Northern Ireland at GCSE Further Mathematics. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/3-e1496013047828-212x300.jpg)Ben Nicholl (Yr 13) pictured above was presented with the award shown, by CCEA Chairman Trevor Carson in recognition of achieving the accolade of the top scoring candidate in Northern Ireland at GCSE Further Mathematics. Ben was invited by CCEA on Tuesday 25th April to receive this special award at a ceremony held by the NI Examination Board, at the Titanic Centre in Belfast. Ben was also successful in being awarded joint recipient of the CCEA John Magaud Memorial Cup for excellence in GCSE Further Mathematics. RSD wishes Ben every success as he embarks on his AS examinations for Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Food Technology at the Royal School Dungannon. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fben-nicholl-celebrates-ccea%2F&t=Ben%20Nicholl%20%E2%80%98Celebrates%20with%20CCEA%E2%80%99) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ben%20Nicholl%20%E2%80%98Celebrates%20with%20CCEA%E2%80%99&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fben-nicholl-celebrates-ccea%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Key Stage 4, Mathematics, Sixth Form, Year 12 --- ### [Safer School Team & Pastoral Support Twitter feed](https://www.royaldungannon.com/safer-school-team-pastoral-support-twitter-feed/) **Published:** September 19, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** The Safer School Team are up and running and have quite a few exciting projects on the horizon. **Content:** The Safer School Team are up and running and have quite a few exciting projects on the horizon. Mental Health, Anti-Bullying and E-Safety issues will as always be addressed throughout the year via a number of different platforms including whole school and year assemblies, Form Tutor periods and of course workshops provided by outside agencies. The team are also keen to start ‘Safer School Drop-In Sessions’ which will occur on a monthly basis. Pupils in all year groups will have the opportunity to make suggestions as to what they would like covered during these informal guidance meetings. A ‘Mental Health Top Tips for Parents’ evening will be held on Thursday 12th October where Safer School team members along with the charity Action Mental Health will shed light on some of the issues and concerns for our pupils and parents today. Finally, watch out for RSD’s Pastoral Support twitter feed (<https://twitter.com/RSDPastoral>) Follow us to keep updated with the latest app updates and general pastoral news. Safer School Committee: Tori Showkum, Hannah McClung, Natasha Nixon, Katrina Cairns, Laura Burnett, Brooke McCann, Chloe Plunkett, Joyce Liu, Annabel Tong, Joanna Law, Jason Ho, Emily Yiu, Kelly Law, Rebecca Elliott. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsafer-school-team-pastoral-support-twitter-feed%2F&t=Safer%20School%20Team%20%26%20Pastoral%20Support%20Twitter%20feed) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Safer%20School%20Team%20%26%20Pastoral%20Support%20Twitter%20feed&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsafer-school-team-pastoral-support-twitter-feed%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sixth Form --- ### [A Level English students enjoy Bardic Theatre show](https://www.royaldungannon.com/level-english-students-enjoy-bardic-theatre-show/) **Published:** November 8, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** Y13 English Literature Pupils attended two short Pinter Plays in the Black Box On Friday 3rd November. They were challenging in content and really encouraged thoughtful discussion after the performance. **Content:** Rebecca Elliott, Dion Di Maio, Zack El Marif, Joseph Hamill, Emily Carson, Ciara Cairns and Emma McFarland Y13 English Literature Pupils attended two short Pinter Plays in the Black Box On Friday 3rd November. They were challenging in content and really encouraged thoughtful discussion after the performance. One for the Road’… Perhaps Pinter’s most terrifying play, – Victor, an intellectual, his wife Gila and their son, are interrogated by a Government Official, a Grand Inquisitor determined to protect the state from dissent. But is there a personal motive in the background? ….. Will ‘Right’ triumph over ‘Might’? ….Who will be the ‘Victor’? Contains Strong Language ‘A Kind of Alaska’… Unlike most of Pinter’s plays, is admittedly and specifically inspired by the Oliver Sachs seminal book ‘Awakenings’. Where the memorable film starring Robin Williams and Robert DeNiro focusses on a group of patients, Pinter places Deborah, who has been in a completely comatose state for 29 years, as the central character. When awoken she inherits the body and mind of Deborah the 16year old. It was a valuable experience for our pupils and a most enjoyable evening! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flevel-english-students-enjoy-bardic-theatre-show%2F&t=A%20Level%20English%20students%20enjoy%20Bardic%20Theatre%20show) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20Level%20English%20students%20enjoy%20Bardic%20Theatre%20show&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flevel-english-students-enjoy-bardic-theatre-show%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** English, General News, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Sixth Form attend PSNI's Road Safe Roadshow](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-attend-psnis-road-safe-roadshow/) **Published:** November 14, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On Wednesday 3rd November all pupils in Year 13 and 14 attended the PSNI's Road Safe Roadshow, hosted by Cool FM's Pete Snodden. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MG_6075WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MG_6075WEB.jpg "_MG_6075WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MG_6064WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MG_6064WEB.jpg "_MG_6064WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MG_6033WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MG_6033WEB.jpg "_MG_6033WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MG_6070WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MG_6070WEB.jpg "_MG_6070WEB") On Wednesday 3rd November all pupils in Year 13 and 14 attended the PSNI’s Road Safe Roadshow, hosted by Cool FM’s Pete Snodden. Our pupils travelled to Dungannon Leisure Centre to listen to an emotive, hard-hitting presentation of how a real life car accident affected those involved, in order to reinforce the message often broadcasted by the PSNI and their road safety partners, for young people to stay safe on the roads. The dangers of using your phone, speeding or being under the influence while driving were highlighted through a series of poignant, personal accounts of the devastation caused by making poor decisions when driving. Following the presentation there was an outdoor demonstration of an overturned vehicle, which provided a graphic reminder for students of the need for road-safety awareness. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-attend-psnis-road-safe-roadshow%2F&t=Sixth%20Form%20attend%20PSNI%E2%80%99s%20Road%20Safe%20Roadshow) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sixth%20Form%20attend%20PSNI%E2%80%99s%20Road%20Safe%20Roadshow&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-attend-psnis-road-safe-roadshow%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sixth Form --- ### [A Level Artists attend Seacourt Print Workshop](https://www.royaldungannon.com/level-artists-attend-seacourt-print-workshop/) **Published:** December 17, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Year 13 & 14 A Level Art students travelled to Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor on 25th October for the day, to create a series of intaglio drypoint prints. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0128WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0128WEB.jpg "IMG_0128WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0117WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0117WEB.jpg "IMG_0117WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0119WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0119WEB.jpg "IMG_0119WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0123WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0123WEB.jpg "IMG_0123WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0126WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0126WEB.jpg "IMG_0126WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0135WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0135WEB.jpg "IMG_0135WEB") Year 13 & 14 A Level Art students travelled to Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor on 25th October for the day, to create a series of intaglio drypoint prints. The girls had a great day and created some beautiful work, which can also be viewed on Seacourt’s own Facebook page. A very productive day indeed! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flevel-artists-attend-seacourt-print-workshop%2F&t=A%20Level%20Artists%20attend%20Seacourt%20Print%20Workshop) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20Level%20Artists%20attend%20Seacourt%20Print%20Workshop&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flevel-artists-attend-seacourt-print-workshop%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [RSD Girls' Football Team](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-girls-football-team/) **Published:** November 23, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** RSD Girls' Football Team travelled to Omagh yesterday to take part in the NISFA 11 aside Regional Cup. They beat Devenish College 1-0 in their first match, with the goal scored by Hollie Abernethy, Year 10. **Content:** RSD Girls’ Football Team travelled to Omagh yesterday to take part in the NISFA 11 aside Regional Cup. They beat Devenish College 1-0 in their first match, with the goal scored by Hollie Abernethy, Year 10. The team played Holycross B team next but unfortunately lost 1-0 in a really close game. Our last match was against Holycross A team. The girls drew 0-0 in an excellent match. Our team of girls displayed both great talent and promise and we wish them well in future matches. Well done! Team pictured above (Back row, left to right: Ellie Khan Yr 9, Katie Browne, Katie Hudson, Kasia Caddoo and Holly Henderson all Yr 11, Cassie Parr, Yr 9, Jessica McClung, Shana Murphy and Chloe McCaughey all Yr 10. Front Row: Sophie Khan and Ellie Greenaway Yr 11, Emma-Jane Orr and Hollie Abernethy Yr 10, Rebecca Willis and Abbie Hampton Yr 9) - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-girls-football-team%2F&t=RSD%20Girls%E2%80%99%20Football%20Team) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Girls%E2%80%99%20Football%20Team&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-girls-football-team%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, General News, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Sports News **Tags:** Girls' Football --- ### [RSD take top spot in technology tournament](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-take-top-spot-in-technology-tournament/) **Published:** March 11, 2013 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Thursday 1 March a four-pupil team from Year 10 competed in the inaugural Rotary International Technology Tournament at South West College. The team of Caitlyn Rea, Katie Sloan, Callum Parke and Tyler Clarke designed and built a Weight Powered Vehicle from first principles. They competed against nine other schools from the area and a total of 14 teams and were the clear winners with a vehicle which completed much more of the course than their nearest rivals. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-take-top-spot-in-technology-tournament%2F&t=RSD%20take%20top%20spot%20in%20technology%20tournament) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20take%20top%20spot%20in%20technology%20tournament&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-take-top-spot-in-technology-tournament%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Technology & Design --- ### [Technology Tournament success](https://www.royaldungannon.com/technology-tournament-success/) **Published:** April 7, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_1488-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_1488.jpg)Team A - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_1487-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_1487.jpg)Team B Well done to the two teams who won the Dungannon Rotary Technology Tournament on Thursday 7 April in South West College. Team B produced the most complete solution to the bridge building problem set by the organisers. Team A – Ellen Kirkland, Aisha Farmer, James Nelson and David Doran Team B – Jack Girvan, Peter Davidson, Ben McMinn and Caitlin Canavan - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftechnology-tournament-success%2F&t=Technology%20Tournament%20success) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Technology%20Tournament%20success&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Ftechnology-tournament-success%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Technology & Design --- ### [Dungannon Rotary Technology Tournament](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dungannon-rotary-technology-tournament/) **Published:** December 14, 2016 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** Two teams from year 10 in RSD took part in the annual Dungannon Rotary Technology Tournament held in South West College, in April this year. **Content:** *Pictured above with Mrs Glenn and Mr Willis: David Doran, Ben McMinn, Caitlyn Canavan, Peter Davidson, James Nelson, Aisha Farmer, Jack Girvan & Ellen Kirkland (all Year 11)* ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_4416-good-orig-edit-WEB-1200x800.jpg) Two teams from year 10 in RSD took part in the annual Dungannon Rotary Technology Tournament held in South West College, in April this year. This Tournament is held to support the local community and to improve skills and personal development of individual pupils. The task this year, which was set by the organisers, involved solving a bridge building problem. The end results were judged by industrialists with background knowledge in technology, engineering and enterprise. Eight of our students received CREST discovery award certificates in celebration of their participation in this Tournament. Well done to each student for getting involved. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdungannon-rotary-technology-tournament%2F&t=Dungannon%20Rotary%20Technology%20Tournament) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Dungannon%20Rotary%20Technology%20Tournament&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdungannon-rotary-technology-tournament%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Technology & Design --- ### [Read for Pizza Winners](https://www.royaldungannon.com/read-for-pizza-winners/) **Published:** June 22, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** RSD’s Read for Pizza competition for 2018 has come to a close. After months of competitive reading and frantic writing of book reviews, the winners were finally declared. **Content:** RSD’s Read for Pizza competition for 2018 has come to a close. After months of competitive reading and frantic writing of book reviews, the winners were finally declared. The Read for Pizza winning classes were 8P and 9Q. Both classes were treated to pizza lunch on Tuesday this week for their efforts. Special congratulations and awards went to the following pupils: *Year 8* Best Girl: Grace Conway The Best Boy: Daniel McClean Most Improved Girl: Chloe McCollum Most Improved Boy: Reece Ferguson *Year 9* Best Girl: Jessica Wylie The Best Boy: Stephen Verner Most Improved Girl: Penny Smyth Most Improved Boy: Alistair Scott - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fread-for-pizza-winners%2F&t=Read%20for%20Pizza%20Winners) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Read%20for%20Pizza%20Winners&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fread-for-pizza-winners%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** English, Key Stage 3, Year 8, Year 9 --- ### [Cupcake Challenge - Year 10](https://www.royaldungannon.com/cupcake-challenge-year-10/) **Published:** March 24, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to our Year 10 pupils who took part in the Cupcake Challenge final, during the P5 & P6 Open Evening last month. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0609-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0609.jpg "IMG_0609")Cupcake Challenge students with Mrs McMullan & Mrs Stewart - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0598-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0598.jpg "IMG_0598")First Place – Camellia Lung & Miriam McFarland - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0600-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0600.jpg "IMG_0600")Second Place – Alice Hayes & Katelin Spratt - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0603-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0603.jpg "IMG_0603")Third Place – Zara McDermott, Ellen Hamilton, Zoe Talbot, Bethany Walker and Chantelle Gallagher - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Camellia-Lung-plan-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Camellia-Lung-plan.jpg "Camellia Lung plan")Camellia's plan - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Camellia-Lung-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Camellia-Lung.jpg "Camellia Lung")Camellia Lung - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Chantelle-Gallagher-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Chantelle-Gallagher.jpg "Chantelle Gallagher")Chantelle Gallagher - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Katelin-Zoe-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Katelin-Zoe.jpg "Katelin & Zoe")Zoe Talbot & Katelin Spratt - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Miriam-McFarland-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Miriam-McFarland.jpg "Miriam McFarland")Miriam McFarland - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Zoe-Talbot-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Zoe-Talbot.jpg "Zoe Talbot")Zoe Talbot - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Picture1-copy-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Picture1-copy.jpg "Picture1 copy")Hard at work - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Picture2-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Picture2.jpg "Picture2")Much concentration! Congratulations to our Year 10 pupils who took part in the Cupcake Challenge final, during the P5 & P6 Open Evening last month. Mrs McMullan and Mrs Stewart wanted to commend all students who got involved, for their hard work and efforts. All visitors, staff and prefects who visited the Food Technology Department during the Open Evening were most impressed at the standard of work being produced. Joint first place – Camellia Lung & Miriam McFarland Joint second place – Katelin Spratt & Alice Hayes Joint third place – Zara Mc Dermott, Ellen Hamilton, Chantelle Gallagher, Bethany Walker and Zoe Talbot. Competition finalists included… Emily Adams, Hannah Watt, Ellie Curry, Katie Hardy, Rebecca Hicks, Grace Ferguson, Elle Burke, Lucy McConnell, Lucy Stewart, Ellen Farquhar, Robyn Jennings, Zara Boyd, Ellen Black, Tracey Sloane and Ellie Greenaway. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcupcake-challenge-year-10%2F&t=Cupcake%20Challenge%20%E2%80%93%20Year%2010) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Cupcake%20Challenge%20%E2%80%93%20Year%2010&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcupcake-challenge-year-10%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Food Technology, General News, Key Stage 3, Year 10 --- ### [FT Yr 9 Chest Heart and Stroke Association competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ft-yr-9-chest-heart-stroke-association-competition/) **Published:** March 30, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Well done to Emma Wyatt (Year 9) who produced a winning entry for the Coronary Heart Poster competition, organised by the FT Department. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0694-poster-web-edit_47b6b6ae2de6cf9cd01881fd91ab12ce-213x300.jpg)Well done to Emma Wyatt (Year 9) who produced a winning entry for the Coronary Heart Poster competition, organised by the FT Department. The posters were judged by Hannah Williamson, a past pupil (and sister of teacher, Miss Williamson) who now works for Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fft-yr-9-chest-heart-stroke-association-competition%2F&t=FT%20Yr%209%20Chest%20Heart%20and%20Stroke%20Association%20competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=FT%20Yr%209%20Chest%20Heart%20and%20Stroke%20Association%20competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fft-yr-9-chest-heart-stroke-association-competition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Food Technology, Key Stage 3, Year 9 --- ### [Past pupil Gillian Davidson wins 'Best Dietetics Student' award](https://www.royaldungannon.com/past-pupil-gillian-davidson-wins-best-dietetics-student-award/) **Published:** September 6, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Gillian Davidson, a past pupil of RSD, achieved a first class Honours Degree in Dietetics at The University of Ulster. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_5437_2f4ed75cf3ceb07096f019ca94539d61-225x300.jpg)Gillian Davidson, a past pupil of RSD, achieved a first class Honours Degree in Dietetics at The University of Ulster. Gillian was also very successful in winning one of two prizes awarded to ‘Best Dietetics Students’ on behalf of BDA Association of Dieticians, for best final dietetics examinations at UU. We wish her every success and happiness in her future career. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpast-pupil-gillian-davidson-wins-best-dietetics-student-award%2F&t=Past%20pupil%20Gillian%20Davidson%20wins%20%E2%80%98Best%20Dietetics%20Student%E2%80%99%20award) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Past%20pupil%20Gillian%20Davidson%20wins%20%E2%80%98Best%20Dietetics%20Student%E2%80%99%20award&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpast-pupil-gillian-davidson-wins-best-dietetics-student-award%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Food Technology, General News --- ### [Mr Eric Lindsay, RSD 2013 – 2018](https://www.royaldungannon.com/mr-eric-lindsay-rsd-2013-2018/) **Published:** June 25, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Late on Friday evening, 22nd June, we heard the sad news that Eric had passed away. Eric had been involved with RSD since 2013, initially covering GCSE Business Studies and A Level Economics teaching for Mrs Straghan during two periods of maternity leave. **Content:** Late on Friday evening, 22nd June, we heard the sad news that Eric had passed away. Eric had been involved with RSD since 2013, initially covering GCSE Business Studies and A Level Economics teaching for Mrs Straghan during two periods of maternity leave. For the last two years he had helped with GCSE Business Studies teaching as numbers grew, and he had worked two days per week with our Pastoral Team. Eric was the consummate school master. He knew his subjects inside-out and conveyed an infectious enthusiasm for Business and Economics. His anecdotes and storytelling were legendary, especially when he mixed up brand names and the like, and he had a turn of phrase that stuck with his pupils. Everyone at RSD now knows that it all comes back to “the old spondulicks”. Not many people can turn up at the end of an A Level options talk for Year 12 and speak about Economics for ten minutes and receive a round of applause. But Eric could. He knew his subject and he knew where his pupils were in their learning; and he guided them to improve and as they did so, they grew in confidence. Eric hit the sweet spot for learning time and again and his pupils loved him for it. In recent times Eric worked with the RSD Pastoral Team. His official title was Pastoral Support and his role was to help individual pupils by being a regular contact person they could speak to at any time to sort out problems. He revelled in this role, with his compassion and desire to help people to the fore. Eric’s values were rooted in his faith and he lived those values daily. He was the embodiment of the Christian gentleman. For the pupils the results were obvious. Eric was a mentor and guide, someone who brought light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes this was a quiet word of encouragement; sometimes it was several support meetings and lengthy chats; and other times it was a phone call to arrange something like a work experience opportunity (no one had a contacts list like Eric!). He helped so many pupils and if he couldn’t always resolve their problems he certainly made them that little bit easier to bear. For RSD staff Eric’s loss is a huge blow. He was a force for good in our school and a role model for everyone to follow. So many of us will have our personal memories of being with Eric and simply enjoying his company, humour and wisdom. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Eric’s wife Isabel, his children Stephen and Heather and the wider family circle. God bless. Dr D Burnett - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmr-eric-lindsay-rsd-2013-2018%2F&t=Mr%20Eric%20Lindsay%2C%20RSD%202013%20%E2%80%93%202018) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Mr%20Eric%20Lindsay%2C%20RSD%202013%20%E2%80%93%202018&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmr-eric-lindsay-rsd-2013-2018%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Mid-Ulster District Council](https://www.royaldungannon.com/mid-ulster-district-council/) **Published:** December 2, 2014 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_2933-e1417553814452-300x298.jpg)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_2933-e1417553814452.jpg)Head Boy Jonathan Black and Head Girl May McCool with Vice Principal Mr Clingan and Councillor Mallaghan On Friday 28 November, Councillor Cathal Mallaghan (Chair of Mid-Ulster District Council) spoke in Sixth Form Assembly to explain that in April 2015 the three councils of Cookstown, Dungannon and Magherafelt will form a new Mid Ulster District Council. In advance of this, a community engagement process is being undertaken across the new Council area to influence the future delivery of public services and he encouraged pupils to voice their opinions by completing a “Youth Survey” questionnaire. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmid-ulster-district-council%2F&t=Mid-Ulster%20District%20Council) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Mid-Ulster%20District%20Council&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fmid-ulster-district-council%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Stock Market Challenge Yr 11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/stock-market-challenge-yr-11/) **Published:** February 9, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** On Monday 6th February, students studying Business Studies in Year 11 took part in the 'Stock Market Challenge'. **Content:** The teams that achieved 1st 2nd and 3rd place are pictured with Mrs Straghan (Teacher of Business Studies) and Fiona McGarrigle, a consultant from Deloitte who came to speak to the pupils about career opportunities in the financial services sector. ![The winning team, Chloe Davison and Rachel Reid, with Mr Lindsay (Teacher of Business Studies)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/winners-smc.jpg)The winning team, Chloe Davison and Rachel Reid, with Mr Lindsay (Teacher of Business Studies) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/group-view.jpg) On Monday 6th February, students studying Business Studies in Year 11 took part in the ‘Stock Market Challenge’. Essentially, this is a trading game in which pupils must buy or sell shares in fictional companies. In the competition, they had the opportunity to apply their Mathematics and Business skills in a unique competitive challenge. This is an online event for Year 11 students from across Northern Ireland. The teams that achieved 1st 2nd and 3rd place are pictured with Mrs Straghan (Teacher of Business Studies) and Fiona McGarrigle, a consultant from Deloitte who came to speak to the pupils about career opportunities in the financial services sector. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstock-market-challenge-yr-11%2F&t=Stock%20Market%20Challenge%20Yr%2011) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Stock%20Market%20Challenge%20Yr%2011&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fstock-market-challenge-yr-11%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Business Studies, Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 4, Year 11 --- ### [Former pupil Gareth Parr is QUB's top Accounting graduate](https://www.royaldungannon.com/former-pupil-gareth-parr-is-qubs-top-accounting-graduate/) **Published:** September 3, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Excerpt:** Congratulations to former pupil Gareth Parr who was jointly awarded the KPMG prize as one of the top two graduates in QUB's BSc Accounting course. **Content:** *Gareth is congratulated by Mr John Poole from KPMG* Congratulations to former pupil Gareth Parr who was jointly awarded the KPMG prize as one of the top two graduates in QUB’s BSc Accounting course. He was also awarded the Brian O’Reilly Medal for the best final year student in Advanced Financial and Management Accounting, as well as the PriceWaterhouseCoopers Prize for the Best Student in Financial Accounting (level 2 and level 3 combined). He received his prizes recently at a ceremony in Queen’s Management School. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fformer-pupil-gareth-parr-is-qubs-top-accounting-graduate%2F&t=Former%20pupil%20Gareth%20Parr%20is%20QUB%E2%80%99s%20top%20Accounting%20graduate) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Former%20pupil%20Gareth%20Parr%20is%20QUB%E2%80%99s%20top%20Accounting%20graduate&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fformer-pupil-gareth-parr-is-qubs-top-accounting-graduate%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News --- ### [Jason McCammon top of the class at Cambridge](https://www.royaldungannon.com/jason-mccammon-top-of-the-class-at-cambridge/) **Published:** September 3, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Excerpt:** Congratulations to former pupil Jason McCammon, who recently graduated from the University of Cambridge with 1st Class Honours (MEng, BA). **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Jason-McCammon-graduation-200x300.jpg)Congratulations to former pupil Jason McCammon, who recently graduated from the University of Cambridge with 1st Class Honours (MEng, BA). A student of Homerton College, Jason graduated with the highest examination marks across Cambridge University’s 31 colleges, and he was awarded the T.R.C. Fox Prize as the university’s top Chemical Engineering student. Jason left RSD in 2012 with 4 A\* grades in his A Levels: Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Design & Technology. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjason-mccammon-top-of-the-class-at-cambridge%2F&t=Jason%20McCammon%20top%20of%20the%20class%20at%20Cambridge) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Jason%20McCammon%20top%20of%20the%20class%20at%20Cambridge&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjason-mccammon-top-of-the-class-at-cambridge%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News --- ### [Success for Mathew in European Surf Kayak Championships](https://www.royaldungannon.com/success-for-mathew-in-european-surf-kayak-championships/) **Published:** September 8, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Mathew Mylroi-Lamont (Year 14) on his performance at the European Surf Kayak Championships which were held in Mimizan, France at the end of August. **Content:** Congratulations to Mathew Mylroi-Lamont (Year 14) on his performance at the European Surf Kayak Championships which were held in Mimizan, France at the end of August. Mathew took silver in the Short Boat section. Click on the link below to visit the Canoe Association website for more info. <http://cani.org.uk/european-surf-kayak-championships/> - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuccess-for-mathew-in-european-surf-kayak-championships%2F&t=Success%20for%20Mathew%20in%20European%20Surf%20Kayak%20Championships) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Success%20for%20Mathew%20in%20European%20Surf%20Kayak%20Championships&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsuccess-for-mathew-in-european-surf-kayak-championships%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News --- ### [In memory of David Shrestha Year 11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/in-memory-of-david-shrestha-year-11/) **Published:** September 14, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Excerpt:** On Saturday 10 September we learned of the sad news of David’s passing. David’s loss is a huge blow to this school and our community. **Content:** **In memory of David Shrestha Year 11** **Royal School Dungannon 2013-16** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/38-1-e1473839402117-211x300.jpg) On Saturday 10 September we learned of the sad news of David’s passing. David’s loss is a huge blow to this school and our community. Staff and pupils have been comforting one another with much support from parents, church and community leaders and counsellors. Our thoughts and prayers have been with the Shrestha family – Abraham, Kate, Jono, Grace and Sarah – and the broader family circle and friends. David made a huge contribution to RSD and in the broader community through church and sporting activities. He was probably at his happiest in RSD with a rugby ball in hand. He had captained his year group and had just been voted Vice Captain for the forthcoming Medallion season. Over the past 3 years he inspired his teammates and turned in many man of the match performances. But he was also keen to train, to learn more and to improve. His mix of skills – pace, handling, footwork, an eye for the gap, fearless in the tackle – plus that brilliant attitude to training and improving marked him out as a potential star of the future. It was no surprise to see David selected for the Ulster U16 development squad this summer. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_2015-e1473839702625-719x900.jpg)On the rugby field David was an inspiration to his teammates. David also was involved in cricket and House sports at RSD and his swimming was outstanding. He was also a member of the Scripture Union. Both in swimming and his faith he had a broader connection to the wider Dungannon community through his church, St Anne’s, and to local swimming clubs. Everyone who met him enjoyed his company. His enthusiasm and bright personality made others happy; his consideration of others made them feel special. In his school work David was the personification of our school motto ‘perseverando’. He never gave up and always pushed himself, even when he found some of the work tough. But his teachers saw his many merits. His summer report used words such as: “gifted pupil”; “hardworking and conscientious pupil”; “tries hard at all times”; “outstanding examination result”; “keen interest”; and “good progress”. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_4239-225x300.jpg)A self-portrait painted by David in Year 10 Art class. All of us will have our memories of David. Staff and pupils have said to me about his politeness and manners, holding doors for people he didn’t know. One young pupil commented that she did not know David but recognised his photograph as the boy who had held a door open for her in her first week at her new school. He always smiled and said “thank you” as he left a class or returned from a trip. He did things without being asked – such as setting out kit and leading warm-up in training, all on his own initiative. He had natural leadership qualities and other pupils looked to him for a direction and looked up to him because of his character. He shouldered responsibility and showed maturity, even to the point of taking the blame for others (usually for his brother Jono) because for David that meant that the problem was sorted and we could all get on. David was the best of RSD, in his attitude, his treatment of others and his enthusiasm. We will miss him. Dr D Burnett Headmaster - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fin-memory-of-david-shrestha-year-11%2F&t=In%20memory%20of%20David%20Shrestha%20Year%2011) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=In%20memory%20of%20David%20Shrestha%20Year%2011&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fin-memory-of-david-shrestha-year-11%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Ulster U18 rugby success](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-u18-rugby-success/) **Published:** September 19, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Excerpt:** Well done to Grace Shrestha (Year 13) who represented Ulster U18s at the weekend. **Content:** Well done to Grace Shrestha (Year 13) who represented Ulster U18s at the weekend. Grace helped her province to a 10-5 win over Leinster in the first ever competitive inter-provincial women’s rugby fixture at the U18 age grade. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-u18-rugby-success%2F&t=Ulster%20U18%20rugby%20success) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ulster%20U18%20rugby%20success&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-u18-rugby-success%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News --- ### [Prestigious civic award for Year 8's Maya Davidson](https://www.royaldungannon.com/prestigious-civic-award-for-year-8s-maya-davidson/) **Published:** October 3, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Maya Davidson (Year 8) who was presented an award in "recognition of Achievements in Education" by the Mid Ulster District Council at the Civic Awards Evening in Magherafelt. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_4069-300x300.jpg)Congratulations to Maya Davidson (Year 8) who was presented an award in “recognition of Achievements in Education” by the Mid Ulster District Council at the Civic Awards Evening in Magherafelt. Maya was the only recipient of an educational award, from 10 awards in recognition of outstanding achievement. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fprestigious-civic-award-for-year-8s-maya-davidson%2F&t=Prestigious%20civic%20award%20for%20Year%208%E2%80%99s%20Maya%20Davidson) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Prestigious%20civic%20award%20for%20Year%208%E2%80%99s%20Maya%20Davidson&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fprestigious-civic-award-for-year-8s-maya-davidson%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News --- ### [SESP Art Classes for Parents / Guardians](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sesp-art-classes-for-parents-guardians/) **Published:** October 18, 2016 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Many of you will be aware that The Royal School Dungannon and St Patrick’s Academy have been working together for many years with collaborative classes. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/a3-poster-v2-212x300.jpg)Many of you will be aware that The Royal School Dungannon and St Patrick’s Academy have been working together for many years with collaborative classes in Sixth Form along with many other joint projects including a literacy project for KS3 pupils, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Art Exhibitions and History Projects. Many of these projects have been supported by the Shared Education Signature Project (SESP). This year we would like to offer a series of joint Art classes for parents/guardians from both schools covering topics such as textiles, monoprinting, drawing, etc. These classes will run for five weeks commencing on Tuesday 8th November from 7.30pm – 9.00pm. They will be held in The Royal School this year. The classes will be led by Mrs Louise Shaw who is an experienced art teacher who has previously worked in RSD. All materials will be provided free of charge. The classes are designed for absolute beginners who have never done anything like this before through to improvers. It is also a great way of meeting new people and to have a fun experience which could open the door to a great new hobby. If you are interested in attending please contact either Mrs S McCarthy (HoD Art & Design, SPA) or Mrs M Clingan (HoD Art & Design, RSD) by Friday 28th October 2016. Places will be allocated on a first come basis. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsesp-art-classes-for-parents-guardians%2F&t=SESP%20Art%20Classes%20for%20Parents%20%2F%20Guardians) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=SESP%20Art%20Classes%20for%20Parents%20%2F%20Guardians&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsesp-art-classes-for-parents-guardians%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, Events, General News --- ### [GCSE examination success for Ben Nicholl (Year 13)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-examination-success-for-ben-nicholl-year-13/) **Published:** October 20, 2016 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Ben Nicholl (Year 13) on his recent news, having obtained joint first in GCSE Further Mathematics and also joint second in GCSE Biology; both for the Northern Ireland CCEA examination board. **Content:** Congratulations to Ben Nicholl (Year 13) on his recent news, having obtained joint first in GCSE Further Mathematics and also joint second in GCSE Biology; both for the Northern Ireland CCEA examination board. We wish him all the best as he continues to study this year for his Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Food Technology A Levels at Royal School Dungannon. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgcse-examination-success-for-ben-nicholl-year-13%2F&t=GCSE%20examination%20success%20for%20Ben%20Nicholl%20%28Year%2013%29) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=GCSE%20examination%20success%20for%20Ben%20Nicholl%20%28Year%2013%29&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgcse-examination-success-for-ben-nicholl-year-13%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Biology, Mathematics --- ### [Surf kayaking success for Mathew at the Home Event and Irish Open](https://www.royaldungannon.com/surf-kayaking-success-for-mathew-at-the-home-event-and-irish-open/) **Published:** October 21, 2016 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Mathew Mylroi Lamont (Year 14) recently competed as part of the Northern Irish Team in the Home Internationals event, which began on Wednesday on 5th October this year in Portrush. **Content:** *Mathew receives his Irish Open Surf Kayaking award* ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Mathew-In-Action-in-High-Performance-edit-WEB.jpg) *Mathew in action during the High Performance class at the Irish Open, Sligo.* Mathew Mylroi Lamont (Year 14) recently competed as part of the Northern Irish Team in the Home Internationals event, which began on Wednesday on 5th October this year in Portrush. Mathew surfed very well, gaining both a first and third place finish and scoring valuable points for the Northern Irish Team. The English Team had more consistency however, and gained the overall win on the day, with Ireland placed 2nd and Northern Ireland 3rd, followed by Wales and Scotland. The British Championships had been scheduled to follow on from this event but unfortunately due to very poor weather conditions the decision was made to cancel the rest of the competition until October 2017. On 15th October the Irish Open was held at Easky in Sligo. This location has proved a challenging competition site, demanding a lot of skill and commitment from those competing. Mathew had been placed into the senior men’s categories, in both High Performance and International Class. He surfed very well throughout the day, winning a place in both finals. This was a huge achievement for Mathew, particularly as it was a very strong field. Mathew went on to become the new 2016 champion in High Performance and is extremely happy with such an outstanding result. He also placed 4th in the International Class. Mathew reflects on his recent success, *“I am really looking forward to surfing in Portrush over the winter and carrying the momentum through to next season.”* Having also placed 2nd in the European Championships in France earlier this year, his results are definitely showing the evidence of his hard work and dedication, and put him into a strong position for the Surf Kayaking World Championships, which are scheduled to be held again in Portrush, in October 2017. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsurf-kayaking-success-for-mathew-at-the-home-event-and-irish-open%2F&t=Surf%20kayaking%20success%20for%20Mathew%20at%20the%20Home%20Event%20and%20Irish%20Open) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Surf%20kayaking%20success%20for%20Mathew%20at%20the%20Home%20Event%20and%20Irish%20Open&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsurf-kayaking-success-for-mathew-at-the-home-event-and-irish-open%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News --- ### [Year 10 visit Somme Heritage Centre](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-visit-somme-heritage-centre/) **Published:** March 7, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On Monday 13th February, Year 10 visited the Somme Heritage Centre in Newtownards with the History Department, as part of their World War 1 topic. **Content:** On Monday 13th February, Year 10 visited the Somme Heritage Centre in Newtownards with the History Department, as part of their World War 1 topic. Pupils had the opportunity to handle historic weapons, try on uniforms and even walk through a replica trench. Overall Year 10 had a great time at the centre and learned a lot from the experience. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-visit-somme-heritage-centre%2F&t=Year%2010%20visit%20Somme%20Heritage%20Centre) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2010%20visit%20Somme%20Heritage%20Centre&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-visit-somme-heritage-centre%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** History, Trips and Visits, Year 10 --- ### [Sports Bursary for Andrew Mylroi Lamont (Y12)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sports-bursary-andrew-mylroi-lamont-y12/) **Published:** April 15, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Andrew Mylroi Lamont (Year 12) has been very successful in being awarded a bursary from the prestigious Mary Peters Trust. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/5-e1496011632272.jpg)Andrew Mylroi Lamont (Year 12) has been very successful in being awarded a bursary from the prestigious Mary Peters Trust to support his training for the Waveski World Championships, which will be held in Northern Spain during the summer of 2018. He was delighted to receive such an honour, and attended an Athlete Academy meeting in Belfast earlier this month, where certificates and awards were distributed to athletes from a wide range of sporting fields. We wish Andrew every success as he continues to train for the Waveski World Championships. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsports-bursary-andrew-mylroi-lamont-y12%2F&t=Sports%20Bursary%20for%20Andrew%20Mylroi%20Lamont%20%28Y12%29) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sports%20Bursary%20for%20Andrew%20Mylroi%20Lamont%20%28Y12%29&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsports-bursary-andrew-mylroi-lamont-y12%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Sports News, Year 12 --- ### [Swimming Success for Peter Mylroi Lamont (Y12)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/swimming-success-peter-mylroi-lamont-y12/) **Published:** May 14, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** Peter Mylroi Lamont (Year 12) attended the Ulster Age Group and Youth Championships from Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd April at Bangor Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Complex, swimming in four events. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/4-212x300.jpg)Peter Mylroi Lamont (Year 12) attended the Ulster Age Group and Youth Championships from Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd April at Bangor Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Complex, swimming in four events. Peter is now competing in the strongest age group, of 16 – 17 year olds, and reached the final in both of his key events, 100m and 200m breaststroke. He put in excellent performances in both, recording excellent personal best times and finishing 8th and 5th respectively. Peter also swam well in both the 200m Individual Medley and 400m Freestyle. Peter plans to continue training alongside his GCSE studies as he works towards his next competition in July. RSD would like to wish him every success for his upcoming competitions. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fswimming-success-peter-mylroi-lamont-y12%2F&t=Swimming%20Success%20for%20Peter%20Mylroi%20Lamont%20%28Y12%29) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Swimming%20Success%20for%20Peter%20Mylroi%20Lamont%20%28Y12%29&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fswimming-success-peter-mylroi-lamont-y12%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Sports News, Year 12 --- ### [Year 8 Geography Fieldtrip](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-geography-fieldtrip/) **Published:** May 20, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** On Thursday 18th and Friday 19th May all of Year 8 went to Belfast. We went to see how land use in the Inner City area of Laganside had changed over the years. **Content:** Report on Year 8 Geography Fieldtrip by Robyn Archer, Sienna Fenton and Jessica Wylie 8Q On Thursday 18th and Friday 19th May all of Year 8 went to Belfast. We went to see how land use in the Inner City area of Laganside had changed over the years. We have been studying the growth and characteristics of Belfast in our Geography lessons. We started off at the Gasworks and walked along the river until we reached the Titanic Centre. In between, we went to the Waterfront Hall and the Odyssey. At each location, we learned what the area had been used for in the past and we undertook some data collection to establish what each area was being used for now, i.e. we did a land use survey. It was interesting to see that many of the new buildings still had a nautical theme from the days of the shipyard building ships; many of the buildings had funnel-shaped chimneys and porthole windows. A highlight of the trip was stopping at Pizza Hut for lunch! Unlucky for us, it poured with rain when we stopped at the Titanic Centre, so this bit was cut short as we ran out of the rain and sheltered in the building. We really enjoyed our day out. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-geography-fieldtrip%2F&t=Year%208%20Geography%20Fieldtrip) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%208%20Geography%20Fieldtrip&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-geography-fieldtrip%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Geography, Key Stage 3, Trips and Visits, Year 8 --- ### [GCSE and A-Level Art trip to CCEA True Colours exhibition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-and-a-level-art-trip-to-ccea-true-colours-exhibition/) **Published:** February 21, 2018 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On Tuesday 20th February, pupils studying Art & Design at GCSE and A Level went to the Ulster Museum Belfast to see the CCEA True Colours Art Exhibition. **Content:** On Tuesday 20th February, pupils studying Art & Design at GCSE and A Level went to the Ulster Museum Belfast to see the CCEA True Colours Art Exhibition. Forty-nine pupils went on this trip to see the wide variety of high-standard artwork created by GCSE and A-Level from schools throughout Northern Ireland. It was a most enjoyable day and many pupils, as a result, have been inspired to use a variety of new media and approaches to experiment within their own work. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgcse-and-a-level-art-trip-to-ccea-true-colours-exhibition%2F&t=GCSE%20and%20A-Level%20Art%20trip%20to%20CCEA%20True%20Colours%20exhibition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=GCSE%20and%20A-Level%20Art%20trip%20to%20CCEA%20True%20Colours%20exhibition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgcse-and-a-level-art-trip-to-ccea-true-colours-exhibition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, Trips and Visits --- ### [In Memory of Jack Stafford Year 10](https://www.royaldungannon.com/in-memory-of-jack-stafford-year-10/) **Published:** May 9, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** In Memory of Jack Stafford Year 10 Royal School Dungannon, 2015-18 **Content:** **![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Jack-Stafford-Y8-photo-smallCROP.jpg)** **In Memory of Jack Stafford Year 10** **Royal School Dungannon, 2015-18** It was with great sadness that we learned of the news of the sudden and unexpected death of Jack Stafford in Year 10 on 8th May. Jack was a quiet boy who enjoyed working with computers and had a flair for creating outstanding multimedia presentations which entertained fellow pupils and teachers alike. He was a popular member of his form class with a close circle of friends who remember his sense of humour and kind, thoughtful demeanour. Indeed, as staff and pupils have been talking to one another and remembering Jack, it is clear that Jack’s consideration of others was obvious to all who met him and also greatly appreciated by his peers. He was the boy who, in the words of one pupil, “was kind and laughed a lot”; and for another, “put a smile on our faces”. His quirky sense of humour stood out, with one pupil remembering the time when Jack changed everyone’s computer screen backgrounds to show the Mario computer game character and another recalling his ability to hide the Sixth Formers’ rugby ball and leave them scratching their head. Jack was interested in music and he spent many lunchtimes in the music studio working on samples for his latest presentation and he had recently got himself a guitar. One pupil commented that Jack’s videos were, “so good and creative” and another simply stated that, “his music videos were the highlight of our classes”. The impact of Jack’s loss on the RSD community will be very great indeed and we have a range of support services in school and these will continue in the days ahead. Any pupil, including pupils on study leave, who feels that he or she would like support at this difficult time should contact a member of staff. In the days ahead we will find ways to remember Jack and his time with us in our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack’s mother and father, Heather and Nigel, and his siblings, Stuart, Suzanne, Michelle and Debbie and the wider family circle at this most difficult time. In his attitude and his treatment of others, Jack was the best of RSD. We will miss him. Dr D Burnett Headmaster - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fin-memory-of-jack-stafford-year-10%2F&t=In%20Memory%20of%20Jack%20Stafford%20Year%2010) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=In%20Memory%20of%20Jack%20Stafford%20Year%2010&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fin-memory-of-jack-stafford-year-10%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Bebras Computing Challenge: UK and Ireland Finals](https://www.royaldungannon.com/bebras-computing-challenge-uk-and-ireland-finals/) **Published:** April 19, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** The Bebras Computing Challenge is an international competition organised by Oxford University and was sponsored this year by Google. **Content:** *Andrew Mylroi-Lamont (Year 13), David Saygi (Year 14) and Andrew Graham (Year 14)* The Bebras Computing Challenge is an international competition organised by Oxford University and was sponsored this year by Google. It aims to help spark an interest in computational thinking through the completion of a series of online puzzles. This challenge runs in over 40 countries and participants have 40 minutes to tackle as many problems as they can of varying complexity, using a range of techniques that are associated with Computational Thinking. RSD entered a small number of students in the ‘Elite’ age category for the first time earlier this year and we were delighted to find out that a number of our students achieved results in the top 25% of their age category (out of over 5,000 ‘Elite’ entries). Each competitor received a certificate showing their results with the top 50% achieving a ‘Merit’ while the top 25% each received a certificate of ‘Distinction’. Particular congratulations go to Andrew Mylroi-Lamont (Year 13), David Saygi (Year 14) and Andrew Graham (Year 14), pictured here with their certificates, who each achieved scores in the top 10% of their age category and as a result had the opportunity to compete in the TCS Oxford Computing Challenge in March. Andrew Graham achieved the highest score from RSD in the initial competition and was awarded the ‘Best in School’ certificate. Andrew Graham and David Saygi have also been invited to take part in the National Final of the Irish Bebras Competition, to be held in Co. Kildare, this weekend. We would like to commend all of the boys on their exceptional efforts thus far and wish Andrew and David the best of luck for Saturday. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbebras-computing-challenge-uk-and-ireland-finals%2F&t=Bebras%20Computing%20Challenge%3A%20UK%20and%20Ireland%20Finals) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Bebras%20Computing%20Challenge%3A%20UK%20and%20Ireland%20Finals&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbebras-computing-challenge-uk-and-ireland-finals%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Computing & ICT, Extra-curricular News, Sixth Form --- ### [Join Sixth Form at RSD!](https://www.royaldungannon.com/join-sixth-form-at-rsd/) **Published:** April 18, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** A little reminder of our exciting open day this afternoon, from 2:00 - 3:30pm. **Content:** A little reminder of our exciting open day this afternoon, from 2:00 – 3:30pm. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjoin-sixth-form-at-rsd%2F&t=Join%20Sixth%20Form%20at%20RSD%21) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Join%20Sixth%20Form%20at%20RSD%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjoin-sixth-form-at-rsd%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sixth Form --- ### [Love for Life](https://www.royaldungannon.com/love-for-life/) **Published:** February 22, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** RSD welcomed the Love for Life team into school on Thursday 1st February to deliver relationship programmes to Years 9, 11 and 12. Pupils enjoyed becoming more informed about this topic in an interactive, relevant and engaging way. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_1295web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_1295web.jpg "IMG_1295web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_1294web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_1294web.jpg "IMG_1294web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_1302web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_1302web.jpg "IMG_1302web") RSD welcomed the Love for Life team into school on Thursday 1st February to deliver relationship programmes to Years 9, 11 and 12. Pupils enjoyed becoming more informed about this topic in an interactive, relevant and engaging way. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flove-for-life%2F&t=Love%20for%20Life) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Love%20for%20Life&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Flove-for-life%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, LLW --- ### [Year 10 workshop on 'Positive Relationships'](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-workshop-on-positive-relationships/) **Published:** February 6, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Year 10 pupils enjoyed a talk yesterday from Mrs Hunter, on behalf on Mid Uslter @Women's Aid'. The yeargroup learnt about many topical issues and raised their awareness and understanding about what makes a healthy, non-violent relationship. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_0184web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_0184web.jpg "IMG_0184web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_0180web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_0180web.jpg "IMG_0180web") Year 10 pupils enjoyed a talk yesterday from Mrs Hunter, on behalf on Mid Uslter @Women’s Aid’. The yeargroup learnt about many topical issues and raised their awareness and understanding about what makes a healthy, non-violent relationship. The workshop explored relationships, gender roles, conflict management and domestic violence. It also aims to enable young people to make informed choices about their lives and shows them how to recognise when a relationship has the potential to become abusive. It was a pleasure to have Mrs Hunter in school and we look forward to welcoming her back to continue our learning in the near future. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-workshop-on-positive-relationships%2F&t=Year%2010%20workshop%20on%20%E2%80%98Positive%20Relationships%E2%80%99) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2010%20workshop%20on%20%E2%80%98Positive%20Relationships%E2%80%99&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-workshop-on-positive-relationships%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, LLW, Year 10 --- ### [Pupil Leadership Team 2017/ 2018](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pupil-leadership-team-2017-2018/) **Published:** January 5, 2018 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** Congratulations to all pupils (named below) who have maintained and secured a place onto the Pupil Leadership Team, especially to our two new year nine representatives- Chloe Acheson and Siena Fenton. **Content:** Congratulations to all pupils (named below) who have maintained and secured a place onto the Pupil Leadership Team, especially to our two new year nine representatives- Chloe Acheson and Siena Fenton. With multiple meetings already having taken place, it is clear that they are all working hard. RSD’s Pupil Leadership Team (PLT) is a group of students from each year group who are able to voice and discuss the different queries and concerns from their fellow peers. It is a great opportunity for the pupils of RSD to get their voices across. **Year 9** Chloe Acheson Siena Fenton **Year 10** Niall Keys Timmy Lai Matthew McNeill **Year 11** Patrick Hazelton **Year 12** Bebhinn Elliott-Murphy Aisha Farmer **Year 13** Laura Burnett Dion Di Maio **Year 14** Caron Jones Ben Nicholl Grace Shrestha - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpupil-leadership-team-2017-2018%2F&t=Pupil%20Leadership%20Team%202017%2F%202018) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Pupil%20Leadership%20Team%202017%2F%202018&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpupil-leadership-team-2017-2018%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Year 8 ‘Amazing Brains’ and ‘Parent Power’ events](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-amazing-brains-parent-power-events/) **Published:** November 30, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On 23rd November, all Year 8 pupils participated in the “Blast Off” study skills event provided by ‘Amazing Brains’. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/12web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/12web.jpg "12web") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/13cropweb-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/13cropweb.jpg "13cropweb") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/14web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/14web.jpg "14web") On 23rd November, all Year 8 pupils participated in the “Blast Off” study skills event provided by ‘Amazing Brains’. On the same evening, parents of Year 8 pupils were also invited to attended the accompanying ‘Parent Power’ event. Each session provided pupils and parents with practical advice and strategies to employ as they embark upon their studies at RSD. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-amazing-brains-parent-power-events%2F&t=Year%208%20%E2%80%98Amazing%20Brains%E2%80%99%20and%20%E2%80%98Parent%20Power%E2%80%99%20events) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%208%20%E2%80%98Amazing%20Brains%E2%80%99%20and%20%E2%80%98Parent%20Power%E2%80%99%20events&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-amazing-brains-parent-power-events%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, General News, Key Stage 3, Year 8 --- ### [Rotary Youth Leadership success for Emily Carson](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rotary-youth-leadership-success-emily-carson/) **Published:** November 28, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** On 21st November, Emily Carson in Year 13 represented Dungannon Rotary Club at the regional finals of the Rotary Youth Leadership Competition held in Ranfurly House at the Hill of the O’Neill. **Content:** Emily Carson (Year 13) pictured recieving her prize from Rotarians: Barbara Cuddy, Hugh Finnegan and Jackie Campbell On 21st November, Emily Carson in Year 13 represented Dungannon Rotary Club at the regional finals of the Rotary Youth Leadership Competition held in Ranfurly House at the Hill of the O’Neill. At this stage of the competition, participants were required to undergo a rigorous interview on topics including leadership qualities, environmental issues and current European policies. A wide range of Rotary Clubs from all over Ireland had candidates taking part in the competition, including Sligo, Monaghan and Enniskillen. Alongside strong and fiercely competitive opposition, Emily remained calm throughout the process which resulted her being recognised as one of the three winners of the competition. As part of her prize Emily has won a place at the highly esteemed Euroscola, Strasbourg, where she will be debating current issues with other young delegates from all over Europe in February 2018. This is the second consecutive year that RSD has been represented at the Euroscola, with Emily following Rebecca Richardson’s success at last year’s prestigious competition. Well done, Emily! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frotary-youth-leadership-success-emily-carson%2F&t=Rotary%20Youth%20Leadership%20success%20for%20Emily%20Carson) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Rotary%20Youth%20Leadership%20success%20for%20Emily%20Carson&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frotary-youth-leadership-success-emily-carson%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News --- ### [Year 12 workshop in 'Managing Exam Anxiety'](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-12-workshop-managing-exam-anxiety/) **Published:** November 26, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Action Mental Health NI visited RSD on 24th November to deliver a fantastic workshop to all of our Year 12 pupils, on ‘Managing Exam Anxiety’. **Content:** Action Mental Health NI visited RSD on 24th November to deliver a fantastic workshop to all of our Year 12 pupils, on ‘Managing Exam Anxiety’. With RSD’s internal Senior Examinations starting on 4th December, many of our students will have picked up some very valuable tips and strategies to employ. Our thanks go to Cherith from AMH once again, for all her advice. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-12-workshop-managing-exam-anxiety%2F&t=Year%2012%20workshop%20in%20%E2%80%98Managing%20Exam%20Anxiety%E2%80%99) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2012%20workshop%20in%20%E2%80%98Managing%20Exam%20Anxiety%E2%80%99&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-12-workshop-managing-exam-anxiety%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 4, Year 12 --- ### [RSD spreads powerful visual Anti-Bullying message #allequalalldifferentalltogether](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-spreads-powerful-visual-anti-bullying-message-allequalalldifferentalltogether/) **Published:** November 17, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Students and staff met at lunchtime on Tuesday this week, to spread a very powerful visual anti-bullying message during Anti-Bullying Week. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0889WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0889WEB.jpg "IMG_0889WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0877WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0877WEB.jpg "IMG_0877WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0879WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0879WEB.jpg "IMG_0879WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0876WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0876WEB.jpg "IMG_0876WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0866WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0866WEB.jpg "IMG_0866WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0869WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0869WEB.jpg "IMG_0869WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0871WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0871WEB.jpg "IMG_0871WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0880WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0880WEB.jpg "IMG_0880WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0881WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0881WEB.jpg "IMG_0881WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0873WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0873WEB.jpg "IMG_0873WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0886WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0886WEB.jpg "IMG_0886WEB") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0888WEB-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_0888WEB.jpg "IMG_0888WEB") Students and staff met at lunchtime on Tuesday this week, to spread a very powerful visual anti-bullying message during Anti-Bullying Week. Finger prints were used with a personal message to convey courage, strength and positivity. “All different, all equal” Many students and staff gave up their time to support this important message and our Year 13 students acted as superb ambassadors for both Ant-Bullying and the Safer School Team. Many thanks go to our team for their excellent work so far and continued commitment to this over the coming weeks. Well done! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-spreads-powerful-visual-anti-bullying-message-allequalalldifferentalltogether%2F&t=RSD%20spreads%20powerful%20visual%20Anti-Bullying%20message%20%23allequalalldifferentalltogether) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20spreads%20powerful%20visual%20Anti-Bullying%20message%20%23allequalalldifferentalltogether&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-spreads-powerful-visual-anti-bullying-message-allequalalldifferentalltogether%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Rotary Youth Leadership Competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rotary-youth-leadership-competition/) **Published:** October 14, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** The Rotary Youth Leadership Development Competition provides opportunities for emerging teenage leaders to be recognised for their extra-curricular activities and the skills gained from these. **Content:** The Rotary Youth Leadership Development Competition provides opportunities for emerging teenage leaders to be recognised for their extra-curricular activities and the skills gained from these. On Tuesday 10th October, three Year 13 pupils, Abbie Ballantine, Emily Carson and Dion Di Maio participated in the first round of interviews in the competition. In total, there were eleven participants representing four different schools from the locality. As part of the interviews, students were asked to comment on their leadership experience outside of the school environment as well as the work of Rotary at both an international and local level. To gain an interview was a success in itself, having filled out an application form at the outset of the process. RSD’s Emily Carson was successful at this stage of the competition, winning the Dungannon heat. This was an excellent achievement and we wish her well as she now progresses to the Regional Finals to be held on Tuesday 28th November in Ranfurly House. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frotary-youth-leadership-competition%2F&t=Rotary%20Youth%20Leadership%20Competition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Rotary%20Youth%20Leadership%20Competition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frotary-youth-leadership-competition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News --- ### [Year 8 PSNI Road Safety Event](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-psni-road-safety-event/) **Published:** October 6, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On Thursday 5th October, all Year 8 pupils assembled in the Forum for a Road Safety roadshow event delivered by the PSNI Traffic Branch, in conjunction with Translink. **Content:** On Thursday 5th October, all Year 8 pupils assembled in the Forum for a Road Safety roadshow event delivered by the PSNI Traffic Branch, in conjunction with Translink. The roadshow made pupils aware of the importance of staying safe on the roads, whether they are passengers, pedestrians or cyclists. This was a great event and we would like to thank the PSNI for such an enjoyable and informative morning. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-psni-road-safety-event%2F&t=Year%208%20PSNI%20Road%20Safety%20Event) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%208%20PSNI%20Road%20Safety%20Event&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-psni-road-safety-event%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Key Stage 3, Year 8 --- ### [Sir James Galway Masterclass](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sir-james-galway-masterclass/) **Published:** September 30, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** On Saturday 23rd September, GCSE Music student and keen flautist, Lydia Carson, attended a masterclass with world-class musician, Sir James Galway. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Lydia-with-Sir-James-and-Lady-Galway-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Lydia-with-Sir-James-and-Lady-Galway.jpg "Lydia with Sir James and Lady Galway")Lydia with Sir James and Lady Galway - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Group-Performing-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Group-Performing.jpg "Group Performing")Group performing On Saturday 23rd September, GCSE Music student and keen flautist, Lydia Carson, attended a masterclass with world-class musician, Sir James Galway. The event, which took place at Methodist College in Belfast, allowed around one hundred young people pick up many technical and expressive techniques to assist with the development of their flute playing from the virtuoso. There was also an opportunity to perform as a group alongside Galway which was deemed a privilege for all participants. Lydia remarked how she left the workshop feeling refreshed about how she would further develop her confidence and technical ability as a performer. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsir-james-galway-masterclass%2F&t=Sir%20James%20Galway%20Masterclass) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sir%20James%20Galway%20Masterclass&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsir-james-galway-masterclass%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Music --- ### [RSD 2016-2017 Magazine out now](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-2016-2017-magazine-now/) **Published:** September 13, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** The 2016-2017 centenary edition of our RSD school magazine is now available to purchase from the school's Reception Office, at a cost of £8. **Content:** The 2016-2017 centenary edition of our RSD school magazine is now available to purchase from the school’s Reception Office, at a cost of £8. Buy your copy today! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-2016-2017-magazine-now%2F&t=RSD%202016-2017%20Magazine%20out%20now) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%202016-2017%20Magazine%20out%20now&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-2016-2017-magazine-now%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [RSD raises £4,800 for Fields of Life](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-raises-4800-fields-life-2/) **Published:** September 13, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Last week, Naomi Campbell from Fields of Life visited RSD to receive a cheque from Dr Burnett for £4,800 to fund further improvements at Bethel Royal High School, Uganda. **Content:** Miss Montgomery with Naomi Campbell and Dr Burnett Last week, Naomi Campbell from Fields of Life visited RSD to receive a cheque from Dr Burnett for £4,800 to fund further improvements at Bethel Royal High School, Uganda. Bethel was built by the Royal Schools of Ulster back in 2010 and is providing valuable education in a poor, rural region of Uganda to over 1,000 pupils. Thanks to the tremendous effort of RSD pupils, raising money through their sponsored walk, this huge sum of money will go towards improving the floors and dangerous, uneven ground around the school. This will make walking between and inside classrooms much safer. This, together with the £12,000 sent out with the school team in 2015, has dramatically improved the school. Back in 2015, the money raised completed a water well, so the pupils and staff have clean water to drink, it bought mosquito nets for all the boarders at Bethel, reducing the risk of malaria and it purchased a new school minibus so the pupils can go on school trips. Keep up the good work everyone – you will never know the tremendous difference your money makes! ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_6691web.jpg)Naomi Campbell and Dr Burnett - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-raises-4800-fields-life-2%2F&t=RSD%20raises%20%C2%A34%2C800%20for%20Fields%20of%20Life) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20raises%20%C2%A34%2C800%20for%20Fields%20of%20Life&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-raises-4800-fields-life-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Past pupil Jayne Patterson scoops Dentistry award at Glasgow](https://www.royaldungannon.com/past-pupil-jayne-patterson-scoops-dentistry-award-glasgow/) **Published:** September 6, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Past pupil, Jayne Patterson, was recently awarded the prestigious Dean Webster Prize at the University of Glasgow. **Content:** Past pupil, Jayne Patterson, was recently awarded the prestigious Dean Webster Prize at the University of Glasgow. This is awarded annually to the most distinguished graduate in Dentistry. We wish Jayne every success and happiness as she moves forward to the next stage in her career. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpast-pupil-jayne-patterson-scoops-dentistry-award-glasgow%2F&t=Past%20pupil%20Jayne%20Patterson%20scoops%20Dentistry%20award%20at%20Glasgow) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Past%20pupil%20Jayne%20Patterson%20scoops%20Dentistry%20award%20at%20Glasgow&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpast-pupil-jayne-patterson-scoops-dentistry-award-glasgow%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Past pupil Lauren Cuddy is recognised for her charitable and volunteer work](https://www.royaldungannon.com/past-pupil-lauren-cuddy-recognised-charitable-volunteer-work/) **Published:** September 6, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Our past pupil, Lauren Cuddy, received her degree in Actuarial Science and Risk Management from Queen’s Management School, QUB at the end of June. **Content:** Our past pupil, Lauren Cuddy, received her degree in Actuarial Science and Risk Management from Queen’s Management School, QUB at the end of June. Lauren came first in ‘The Tab Belfast’s Power List’ and 69th in ‘The Tab Future 100’ for her charitable and volunteer work. The list, which is voted for by 215,841 students, highlights women at UK universities who are set to achieve incredible things. She was interviewed recently for Queens’ own website and stated that her plans now will include travelling to Tanzania to work on various charitable projects including improving children’s access to education. When she returns she intends to move to Dublin to sit her professional exams in actuary and take up a position with VHI Healthcare as an Actuarial Analyst, where she previously completed her placement year. We wish Lauren every success and happiness for her future career. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpast-pupil-lauren-cuddy-recognised-charitable-volunteer-work%2F&t=Past%20pupil%20Lauren%20Cuddy%20is%20recognised%20for%20her%20charitable%20and%20volunteer%20work) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Past%20pupil%20Lauren%20Cuddy%20is%20recognised%20for%20her%20charitable%20and%20volunteer%20work&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpast-pupil-lauren-cuddy-recognised-charitable-volunteer-work%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Eve Turkington wins Head of School Prize at UU](https://www.royaldungannon.com/eve-turkington-wins-head-school-prize-uu/) **Published:** September 6, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Eve Turkington, a past pupil of RSD, was awarded the Head of School Prize for Best Overall Portfolio of Work for the Year 2016/17 at University of Ulster, Belfast. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_4151-e1504044744953-225x300.jpg)Eve Turkington, a past pupil of RSD, was awarded the Head of School Prize for Best Overall Portfolio of Work for the Year 2016/17 at University of Ulster, Belfast. Eve has recently graduated with a first class Honours Degree in Architecture. Eve also received the University of Ulster’s ‘Dean’s List Award’ for Outstanding Academic Achievement for two years running, she was nominated this year for an RSUA bronze medal award for undergraduate architect and has been chosen as an architecture graduate to be featured in the 2017 Autumn edition of Irish Arts Review magazine. Eve studied A Level Art, DT, Biology and French to AS Level whilst at RSD. We wish her every success and happiness as she takes up her first postgraduate placement at White Ink Architects in Belfast. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Feve-turkington-wins-head-school-prize-uu%2F&t=Eve%20Turkington%20wins%20Head%20of%20School%20Prize%20at%20UU) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Eve%20Turkington%20wins%20Head%20of%20School%20Prize%20at%20UU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Feve-turkington-wins-head-school-prize-uu%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Art and Design, General News --- ### [Georgina Mulligan scoops KPMG prize at QUB](https://www.royaldungannon.com/georgina-mulligan-scoops-kpmg-prize-qub/) **Published:** August 29, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to former pupil, Georgina Mulligan, who completed her studies this year at Queen's University, Belfast. **Content:** Congratulations to former pupil, Georgina Mulligan, who completed her studies this year at Queen’s University, Belfast. Georgina was awarded the KPMG Prize for the Best Student in Taxation at the recent Prize-Giving Ceremony in Queen’s Management School. Georgina is pictured above receiving her award with Mr John Poole from KPMG. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgeorgina-mulligan-scoops-kpmg-prize-qub%2F&t=Georgina%20Mulligan%20scoops%20KPMG%20prize%20at%20QUB) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Georgina%20Mulligan%20scoops%20KPMG%20prize%20at%20QUB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgeorgina-mulligan-scoops-kpmg-prize-qub%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News --- ### [Ellie Kelso prepares to compete in UK School Games](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ellie-kelso-prepares-compete-uk-school-games/) **Published:** August 29, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Ellie Kelso (Year 11) was selected to represent Ulster in the UK School Games (held at Loughborough University) for the 2nd year in a row. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/image1-e1504041927379-276x300.jpg)Ellie Kelso (Year 11) was selected to represent Ulster in the UK School Games (held at Loughborough University) for the 2nd year in a row. Ellie is set to compete in this event from 31st August to 3rd September. Ellie will compete as part of a ‘4 Team’ of girls selected by Cycling Ulster, which she so excited & proud to be part of. Ellie’s events will consist of a Team Skills relay, Scratch race, Team Time Trial, Short Sprints event and a Road race, held at Slowston. We wish Ellie all the best as she trains for this upcoming event and we also wish her every success in her races. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fellie-kelso-prepares-compete-uk-school-games%2F&t=Ellie%20Kelso%20prepares%20to%20compete%20in%20UK%20School%20Games) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ellie%20Kelso%20prepares%20to%20compete%20in%20UK%20School%20Games&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fellie-kelso-prepares-compete-uk-school-games%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News, Year 11 --- ### [Celebrating success with our GCSE pupils](https://www.royaldungannon.com/celebrating-success-gcse-pupils/) **Published:** August 25, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Pupils at the Royal School Dungannon have achieved excellent GCSE results in this summer’s examinations. The overall results showed that 2/5 of all grades were at A* or A grades and 7/10 of all grades were at A*-B. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_6635web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_6635web.jpg "IMG_6635web")Josh Frew and Milan Dickie both secured a clean sweep of 10 A\* grades - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_6639web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_6639web.jpg "IMG_6639web")Laura Saunders, Peter Mylroi Lamont, Caitlin Benson and Robyn Talbot scored 10 A\* or A grades each - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_6666web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_6666web.jpg "IMG_6666web")Emily Carson, Robyn Moore, Matthew Green, Abbie Ballantine and Hannah McClung all scored A\* or A grades in 9 subjects - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_6645web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_6645web.jpg "IMG_6645web")Tori Showkum, Wilson Marshall, Stephen Black and Andrew Mylroi Lamont achieved 7 A\* or A grades within their totals - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_6652web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_6652web.jpg "IMG_6652web")Lauren Anderson, Hannah Ferguson, Amy Fowler, Erin Bloomer and Emma McFarland achieved at least 6 A\* or A grades within their results - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_6659web-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_6659web.jpg "IMG_6659web")Natasha Nixon, Richard Cuddy, Beth Weir, Joseph Hamill and Laura Burnett achieved at least 5 A\* or A grades within their results Pupils at the Royal School Dungannon have achieved excellent GCSE results in this summer’s examinations. The overall results showed that 2/5 of all grades were at A\* or A grades and 7/10 of all grades were at A\*-B. 25/104 pupils who sat GCSE examinations returned at least 7 A\*/A grades. Joyce Liu led the way with 10 A\* grades plus 1 B grade; while Milan Dickie and Joshua Frew both secured a clean sweep of 10 A\* grades. Laura Saunders returned 8 A\* grades and 2 A grades and Kelly Chan scored 8 A\* grades plus 1 A grade and 1 B grade. Caitlin Benson, Kelly Law, Peter Mylroi Lamont and Robyn Talbot all carried off 10 A\*/A grades each and Matthew Green returned 7 A\*/A grades, 2 A grades and 1 B grade. Abbie Ballantine, Emily Carson Benson Chan, Joanna Lau, Hannah McClung and Robyn Moore all returned A\*/A grades in 9 subjects. Lauren Elliott, Jason Ho and Emily Yiu scored at least 8 A\*/A grades in their overall totals; while Andrew Mylroi Lamont, Alison Wong, Chloe Plunkett, Tori Showkum, Stephen Black and Wilson Marshall achieved 7 A\*/A grades in their totals. Pupils with at least 6 A\*/A grades in their overall totals were: Lauren Anderson, Erin Bloomer, Hannah Ferguson, Amy Fowler, Emma McFarland, Rhyss McMullan and Devon Wallace. Stefan Beacom, Laura Burnett, Katrina Cairns, Richard Cuddy, Joseph Hamill, Isaac Li, Natasha Nixon, Annabel Tong and Beth Weir all scored at least 5 A\*/A grades in their totals. The Headmaster, Dr David Burnett, praised the pupils’ achievements stating that, “So many pupils have worked with determination and focus throughout the academic year and their excellent results are a reward for all their hard work. They deserve huge congratulations for their efforts and dedication.” He added, “The support of parents and teachers has been a very important factor and it is when you combine that support with the ability and effort of the pupils that we see such excellent results.” - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-gcse-pupils%2F&t=Celebrating%20success%20with%20our%20GCSE%20pupils) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Celebrating%20success%20with%20our%20GCSE%20pupils&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcelebrating-success-gcse-pupils%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News, Key Stage 4, Year 12 --- ### [Yr 9 Historians visit Ranfurly House, Arts & Visitor Centre](https://www.royaldungannon.com/yr-9-historians-visit-ranfurly-house-arts-and-visitor-centre/) **Published:** May 28, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Year 9 pupils participated in a visit to the Ranfurly House Visitor Centre in Dungannon earlier this month, in conjunction with their studies on the Plantations of Ulster. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/24-e1496009124714-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/24-e1496009124714.jpg "24") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/25-e1496009136769-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/25-e1496009136769.jpg "25") Year 9 pupils participated in a visit to the Ranfurly House Visitor Centre in Dungannon earlier this month, in conjunction with their studies on the Plantations of Ulster. This brought the subject to life for the pupils and allowed them to engage in a visual and interactive way with what we had been learning in the classroom. They groups enjoyed a tour of the Visitors Centre, question time on the history of the Plantations, the Flight of the Earls and Hugh O’Neill, as well as the highlight, a walk onto the Hill of the O’Neill in the sunshine to see the remains of the fort that stood there 400 years ago. Some pupils enjoyed the trip so much that they have been back already for a picnic and to take in the views from the top of the hill! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyr-9-historians-visit-ranfurly-house-arts-and-visitor-centre%2F&t=Yr%209%20Historians%20visit%20Ranfurly%20House%2C%20Arts%20%26%20Visitor%20Centre) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Yr%209%20Historians%20visit%20Ranfurly%20House%2C%20Arts%20%26%20Visitor%20Centre&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyr-9-historians-visit-ranfurly-house-arts-and-visitor-centre%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** History, Key Stage 3, Trips and Visits, Year 9 --- ### [Cycling Success in Cork for Ellie](https://www.royaldungannon.com/cycling-success-in-cork-for-ellie-kelso/) **Published:** May 5, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Ellie Kelso (Yr10) who competed recently in the Kanturk 2 Day National cycling Competition in Cork, held from 29th – 30th April. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1.jpg)Congratulations to Ellie Kelso (Yr10) who competed recently in the Kanturk 2 Day National cycling Competition in Cork, held from 29th – 30th April. Unfortunately Ellie got off to a rocky start during Stage One, where she ‘crashed out’ but undeterred, Ellie went on to claim 4th place at Stage Two and even clinch 2nd place at Stage Three. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcycling-success-in-cork-for-ellie-kelso%2F&t=Cycling%20Success%20in%20Cork%20for%20Ellie) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Cycling%20Success%20in%20Cork%20for%20Ellie&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcycling-success-in-cork-for-ellie-kelso%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Key Stage 3, Sports News, Year 10 --- ### [Year 10 Tayto Trip with FT](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-tayto-trip-ft/) **Published:** April 10, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On Thursday 6th April, Year 10 went to Tayto Castle as part of their learning for the Food Safety topic in Food Technology. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10q-boys-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10q-boys.jpg "10q boys") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/unspecifiedFT2TH341-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/unspecifiedFT2TH341-1.jpg "unspecifiedFT2TH341 1") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/unspecified-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/unspecified.jpg "unspecified") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/nets-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/nets.jpg "nets") On Thursday 6th April, Year 10 went to Tayto Castle as part of their learning for the Food Safety topic in Food Technology. Pupils had the opportunity to see how the crisps were made, learn about the safety procedures in place and of course sample crisps. Everyone had a great time- we were kindly treated to some complimentary bags of crisps at the end of our tour and we even got to meet Mr Tayto himself! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-tayto-trip-ft%2F&t=Year%2010%20Tayto%20Trip%20with%20FT) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2010%20Tayto%20Trip%20with%20FT&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-tayto-trip-ft%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Food Technology, Key Stage 3, Trips and Visits, Year 10 --- ### [Year 10 World War I History Event](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-10-world-war-history-talk/) **Published:** March 29, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On 15th March, year 10 pupils at RSD participated in a History talk about World War I. The pupils re-lived the great war by taking part in various acting roles of soldiers and generals. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/57-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/57-web-edit.jpg "57 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/59-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/59-web-edit.jpg "History visit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/60-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/60-web-edit.jpg "60 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/61-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/61-web-edit.jpg "61 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/62-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/62-web-edit.jpg "History visit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/64-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/64-web-edit.jpg "64 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/66-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/66-web-edit.jpg "66 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/69-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/69-web-edit.jpg "69 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/70-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/70-web-edit.jpg "70 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/71-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/71-web-edit.jpg "71 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/74-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/74-web-edit.jpg "74 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/77-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/77-web-edit.jpg "History visit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/78-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/78-web-edit.jpg "78 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/79-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/79-web-edit.jpg "History visit") On 15th March, year 10 pupils at RSD participated in a History talk about World War I. The pupils re-lived the great war by taking part in various acting roles of soldiers and generals. The event was held in the lower campus from periods one to nine. Year 8 pupils also learned about the Normans earlier in the day. The third year pupils got to experience what it was like to fire rifles and learned some background history of these weapons. It was fascinating to learn about the first world war and we met a few characters along the way. The actors really brought the talk to life with their great humour and attitude towards the war. We would like to give all thanks and appreciation to all the actors and the company, for their great work and entertainment during the talk. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-world-war-history-talk%2F&t=Year%2010%20World%20War%20I%20History%20Event) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2010%20World%20War%20I%20History%20Event&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-10-world-war-history-talk%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** History, Key Stage 3, Year 10 --- ### [Year 8 Normans - History Conference](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-normans-history-conference/) **Published:** March 29, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** On the 15th March, Year 8 pupils were transported back in time to meet the Normans, all in the space of an hour. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/4-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/4-web-edit.jpg "4 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/5-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/5-web-edit.jpg "5 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/6-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/6-web-edit.jpg "6 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/7-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/7-web-edit.jpg "7 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/8-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/8-web-edit.jpg "8 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/10-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/10-web-edit.jpg "10 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/13-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/13-web-edit.jpg "13 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17-web-edit.jpg "17 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/21-web-edit-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/21-web-edit-1.jpg "21 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/23-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/23-web-edit.jpg "23 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/27-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/27-web-edit.jpg "27 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/31-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/31-web-edit.jpg "31 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/32-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/32-web-edit.jpg "32 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/35-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/35-web-edit.jpg "35 web edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/32-web-edit-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/32-web-edit-1.jpg "History visit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/36-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/36-web-edit.jpg "History visit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/42-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/42-web-edit.jpg "History visit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/45-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/45-web-edit.jpg "History visit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/48-web-edit-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/48-web-edit.jpg "48 web edit") On the 15th March, Year 8 pupils were transported back in time to meet the Normans, all in the space of an hour. The year group participated in demonstrations that involved gaining an understanding of the weapons available and leaders of the time, they even got to vote for who should be king! Year 8 agreed that the group of visitors who reenacted this era were very talented and really had the audience captivated and involved in their antics. It was a very enjoyable experience for the year 8 pupils. Many thanks go to the company and the actors for making the learning experience come alive and for making it so enjoyable! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-normans-history-conference%2F&t=Year%208%20Normans%20%E2%80%93%20History%20Conference) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%208%20Normans%20%E2%80%93%20History%20Conference&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-normans-history-conference%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** History, Key Stage 3, Year 8 --- ### [British Boarding Schools Agents Visit](https://www.royaldungannon.com/british-boarding-schools-agents-visit/) **Published:** March 9, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Yesterday we were delighted to welcome Boarding Agents from various parts of the world to RSD, for an information and fact finding visit. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/d2-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/d2.jpg "d2") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/d4-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/d4.jpg "d4") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/d3-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/d3.jpg "d3") Yesterday we were delighted to welcome Boarding Agents from various parts of the world to RSD, for an information and fact finding visit. After a tour of the school and classrooms from current Boarding staff and pupils, our visitors heard a little of our school history from Dr Burnett, before viewing our facilities within the “Old Grey Mother” and in the Boarding Department itself. The group enjoyed lunch at the school before heading off on a trip to Armagh Planetarium. It was a great pleasure to host the British Boarding Schools Workshop Agents and we would look forward to another visit in the future. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbritish-boarding-schools-agents-visit%2F&t=British%20Boarding%20Schools%20Agents%20Visit) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=British%20Boarding%20Schools%20Agents%20Visit&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbritish-boarding-schools-agents-visit%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, General News --- ### [Yr 9&10 attend topical 'Chelsea's Choice' performance](https://www.royaldungannon.com/yr-910-attend-topical-chelseas-choice-performance/) **Published:** March 3, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** In conjunction with the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland, Alter Ego performed ‘Chelsea’s Choice’ to Y9 and Y10 on Thursday 23rd February. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thumb_IMG_0653_1024-WEB-EDIT-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thumb_IMG_0653_1024-WEB-EDIT.jpg "thumb_IMG_0653_1024-WEB-EDIT") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thumb_IMG_0655_1024-WEB-EDIT-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thumb_IMG_0655_1024-WEB-EDIT.jpg "thumb_IMG_0655_1024-WEB-EDIT") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thumb_IMG_0656_1024-WEB-EDIT-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thumb_IMG_0656_1024-WEB-EDIT.jpg "thumb_IMG_0656_1024-WEB-EDIT") In conjunction with the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland, Alter Ego performed ‘Chelsea’s Choice’ to Y9 and Y10 on Thursday 23rd February. This production aimed to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation and trafficking. RSD would like to thank all those involved in presenting this topic in such an enlightening manner. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyr-910-attend-topical-chelseas-choice-performance%2F&t=Yr%209%2610%20attend%20topical%20%E2%80%98Chelsea%E2%80%99s%20Choice%E2%80%99%20performance) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Yr%209%2610%20attend%20topical%20%E2%80%98Chelsea%E2%80%99s%20Choice%E2%80%99%20performance&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyr-910-attend-topical-chelseas-choice-performance%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Key Stage 3, Year 10, Year 9 --- ### [P6 Transfer Parents and Pupils Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/p6-open-night/) **Published:** March 3, 2017 **Author:** Emma McCarley **Excerpt:** On Thursday 15th February, Primary 6 students came along to our RSD annual Open Evening. Parents and students arrived first for an introductory talk with Dr Burnett in the Assembly Hall, before tours commenced. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_7232-web-edit-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_7232-web-edit-1.jpg "IMG_7232-web-edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_7162-web-edit-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_7162-web-edit-1.jpg "IMG_7162-web-edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_7136-web-edit-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_7136-web-edit-1.jpg "IMG_7136-web-edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_7133-web-edit-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_7133-web-edit-1.jpg "IMG_7133-web-edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_7124-web-edit-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_7124-web-edit-1.jpg "IMG_7124-web-edit") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_7116-web-edit-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_7116-web-edit-1.jpg "IMG_7116-web-edit") On Thursday 15th February, Primary 6 students came along to our RSD annual Open Evening. Parents and students arrived first for an introductory talk with Dr Burnett in the Assembly Hall, before tours commenced. Each group was guided around the school by a member of staff and prefects, to the different subject departments in order to get a true flavour of life here at RSD. Each subject department was assisted by RSD students from Years 8-14, in order to make the night as relatable and fun for our visitors. In the ICT Department, visiting students were encouraged to create pixel pictures, the Art Department made clay models and mono prints, while RSD students in the Food Technology Department baked cupcakes. An very enjoyable night was had by all. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fp6-open-night%2F&t=P6%20Transfer%20Parents%20and%20Pupils%20Evening) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=P6%20Transfer%20Parents%20and%20Pupils%20Evening&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fp6-open-night%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, General News --- ### [Careers advice for Year 10](https://www.royaldungannon.com/careers-advice-for-year-10/) **Published:** February 14, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Careers advisor Mary Jo McWilliams, pictured above with (left to right) Josh Paisley, Rebecca McCaul, Tom Patterson and Megan-Kate Starkey, all Year 10. **Content:** Careers advisor Mary Jo McWilliams, pictured above with (left to right) Josh Paisley, Rebecca McCaul, Tom Patterson and Megan-Kate Starkey, all Year 10. Mary Jo delivered a careers talk to year 10 pupils on Thursday 9th February, giving advice to all students on how to choose their GCSE subjects. Year 10 will continue to study careers as a topic during LLW lessons over the coming weeks. - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcareers-advice-for-year-10%2F&t=Careers%20advice%20for%20Year%2010) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Careers%20advice%20for%20Year%2010&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcareers-advice-for-year-10%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers, Key Stage 3, Year 10 --- ### [Unhealthy Relationships: "Spanner in the Works" with Year 8](https://www.royaldungannon.com/unhealthy-relationships-spanner-works/) **Published:** February 13, 2017 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On 25th January, Year 8 received the opportunity to watch the dramatic and hard-hitting production of 'Unhealthy Relationships', presented by 'Spanner in the Works'. **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_0644-e1486986033405-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_0644-e1486986033405.jpg "IMG_0644") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_0640-e1486986055777-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_0640-e1486986055777.jpg "IMG_0640") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_0635-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_0635.jpg "IMG_0635") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_0636-e1486986163827-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_0636-e1486986163827.jpg "IMG_0636") On 25th January, Year 8 received the opportunity to watch the dramatic and hard-hitting production of ‘Unhealthy Relationships’, presented by ‘Spanner in the Works’. PSNI Constable Sue Wright also took some time to discuss particular issues linked to this topic. The production spoke of domestic violence and how to spot an unhealthy relationship. It was a most informative afternoon which the pupils enjoyed and benefited greatly from. Some year 8 students reported the play to be “a very insightful and an interesting way to learn about domestic violence”, another noted that it was “very good to spread awareness of domestic abuse, the characters made their plight very realistic.” Quotes taken from Harry Doak and Joshua Thompson, both 8R. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Funhealthy-relationships-spanner-works%2F&t=Unhealthy%20Relationships%3A%20%E2%80%9CSpanner%20in%20the%20Works%E2%80%9D%20with%20Year%208) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Unhealthy%20Relationships%3A%20%E2%80%9CSpanner%20in%20the%20Works%E2%80%9D%20with%20Year%208&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Funhealthy-relationships-spanner-works%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Key Stage 3, Year 8 --- ### [Year 10 make a difference in Geography with Christian Aid](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christian-aid-year-10/) **Published:** January 16, 2017 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** From September through to November, Year 10 had been studying Poverty and Development. We finished the unit of work by looking at the role of aid in raising development around the world. **Content:** From September through to November, Year 10 had been studying Poverty and Development. We finished the unit of work by looking at the role of aid in raising development around the world. Many of us were keen to put our learning into some practical help and so donated money for ‘Present Aid’, a branch of Christian Aid. An amazing £223 was raised! Below is a quote and some further information from Miss Montgomery, Head of Geography at RSD: “Many thanks to Year 10 for their exceptional generosity. This has allowed them to purchase the following items: - Sending a child in rural Bangladesh to school and pay for their education for a whole year. In Bangladesh Christian Aid has set up primary schools in remote areas, trained staff and produced textbooks in local languages. Schools like these have been a great success and many children have been able to go on to high school to continue their education. We have been able to send one more child to these schools. - 4 kid goats – Christian Aid is helping poor families in rural Malawi lift themselves out of poverty by giving them pregnant goats. The goats provide milk to drink and manure to use as fertiliser. But more importantly, when the goat has kids, they’re passed on to people’s neighbours, so that others can benefit too. - 4 sets of antibiotics to provide desperately needed treatment at mobile clinics in Palestine. Restrictions on movement in the occupied Palestinian territory mean children often can’t see a doctor when they need to. This gift gives much needed medicine to children, like 7-year-old Mohammed who was suffering from suspected pneumonia. Christian Aid’s partner provides a mobile clinic equipped with specialist doctors and medical supplies. These clinics, run by Israeli and Palestinian volunteers, bring life-saving antibiotics for children and provide free treatment. - Provision of a nutritious food supplement and de-worming medicine to 4 malnourished children. In the rural Columbian community of Las Pavas, nearly two-thirds of children are malnourished. Five-year-old Marcia suffered with intestinal worms and was malnourished – her growth was stunted and she was so weak. This gift enables Christian Aid partners to help children like Marcia rebuild their strength by providing them with medicine and a tub of nutritious food supplement to bolster their recovery. - 20 mosquito nets to protect young children from being bitten by deadly mosquitoes. Every year there are more than 200 million recorded cases of malaria worldwide. A simple mosquito net and some malaria prevention advice from the volunteer who delivers it saves lives in countries like Nigeria. All of these items will make such a difference to the people involved. Thanks to Year 10 and their generosity, they have made life a little easier for many people in other parts of the world. Well done!” - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristian-aid-year-10%2F&t=Year%2010%20make%20a%20difference%20in%20Geography%20with%20Christian%20Aid) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2010%20make%20a%20difference%20in%20Geography%20with%20Christian%20Aid&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristian-aid-year-10%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Geography, Year 10 --- ### [Past Pupil Gareth Parr visits Yr 13 & 14 to discuss Economics & life at PwC](https://www.royaldungannon.com/17067715-2/) **Published:** December 20, 2016 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On Wednesday 14th December past pupil, Gareth Parr, visited RSD to speak to both the Year 13 and Year 14 Economics classes. **Content:** *Pictured above with Gareth Parr: Edward Conroy, Ellie Finlay, Conor Devlin (SPA), Rhiannon Loughran (SPA) & Rebecca Shaw. (All students in Year 13)* ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_0630-edit.jpg) On Wednesday 14th December past pupil, Gareth Parr, visited RSD to speak to both the Year 13 and Year 14 Economics classes. During his visit he conducted an insightful presentation, highlighting the benefits of having Economics at A-Level and how it helped him to excel at university and contributed to earning the First Class Honours Degree in Accounting which he graduated with from Queen’s University Belfast, in Summer 2016. Gareth has a achieved huge success upon his graduation; he was jointly awarded the KPMG prize as one of the top two graduates in BSc Accounting and he was awarded the Brian O’Reilly Medal for the best final year student in Advanced Financial and Management Accounting, as well as the PricewaterhouseCoopers Prize for the Best student in Financial Accounting (Level 2 and Level 3 combined) at the recent Prize-giving Ceremony in Queen’s Management School. Gareth has now engaged in a full-time position at PricewaterhouseCoopers; a job he was offered upon his impressive performance as an intern at the company during his penultimate year at university. Gareth was able to illustrate the potential exciting job opportunities available with PwC to those who have a keen interest in finance, business, accounting and economics. Brochures from PwC were given out at the end of his talk to both Economics classes, providing students with detailed information about the variety of career opportunities available with this well-known and respected global firm. It was great to welcome Gareth back here at RSD and we wish him every success in his career with PwC. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F17067715-2%2F&t=Past%20Pupil%20Gareth%20Parr%20visits%20Yr%2013%20%26%2014%20to%20discuss%20Economics%20%26%20life%20at%20PwC) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Past%20Pupil%20Gareth%20Parr%20visits%20Yr%2013%20%26%2014%20to%20discuss%20Economics%20%26%20life%20at%20PwC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F17067715-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Tori Hampton scoops Gold in Gymnastics](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gymnastic-success-tori-hampton/) **Published:** December 19, 2016 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** Congratulations to Tori Hampton in Year 10, who has had great success recently in three different gymnastic competitions. **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_5969-e1482149878519.jpg) Congratulations to Tori Hampton in Year 10, who has had great success recently in three different gymnastic competitions. Tori took part in a Gym Fusion event in November, where her squad won ‘Best in Show’ when she competed in a group dance. Tori also competed in the Winter Challenge, a competition in which all gym clubs in Northern Ireland compete. Tori was Level 9, the highest level, and won first place in bars, floor, beam and vault. It was therefore not surprising that she also won ‘Best in Group’ and ‘Best Overall Score’ in the whole competition. Tori also took part in a gym event in Antrim where she competed in both the vault and floor events, winning gold in the latter. These are fantastic results for Tori and we wish her every success as she continues to practise for forthcoming events. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgymnastic-success-tori-hampton%2F&t=Tori%20Hampton%20scoops%20Gold%20in%20Gymnastics) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Tori%20Hampton%20scoops%20Gold%20in%20Gymnastics&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgymnastic-success-tori-hampton%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News, Sports News, Year 10 --- ### [Christmas Dinner & Festive Fun at RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/christmas-dinner-festive-fun-rsd/) **Published:** December 18, 2016 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Friday 16th December saw our annual Christmas Dinner at RSD, with many students and staff dressing up in keeping with the festive spirit. A great afternoon of fun was had by all! **Content:** - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_5808-e1482102206124-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_5808-e1482102206124.jpg "IMG_5808") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_5797-e1482102063626-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_5797-e1482102063626.jpg "IMG_5797") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_5799-e1482102082586-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_5799-e1482102082586.jpg "IMG_5799") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_5796-e1482102047891-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_5796-e1482102047891.jpg "IMG_5796") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_5801-e1482102096812-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_5801-e1482102096812.jpg "IMG_5801") - 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[ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_8534-e1482103469942-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_8534-e1482103469942.jpg "IMG_8534") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_8544-e1482103519275-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_8544-e1482103519275.jpg "IMG_8544") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_8546-e1482103330574-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_8546-e1482103330574.jpg "IMG_8546") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_8548-e1482103418266-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_8548-e1482103418266.jpg "IMG_8548") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_8561-e1482103427697-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_8561-e1482103427697.jpg "IMG_8561") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_5751-festive-cheer-edit-e1482103541473-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_5751-festive-cheer-edit-e1482103541473.jpg "IMG_5751 festive cheer edit") Friday 16th December saw our annual Christmas Dinner at RSD, with many students and staff dressing up in keeping with the festive spirit. A great afternoon of fun was had by all! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-dinner-festive-fun-rsd%2F&t=Christmas%20Dinner%20%26%20Festive%20Fun%20at%20RSD) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Christmas%20Dinner%20%26%20Festive%20Fun%20at%20RSD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fchristmas-dinner-festive-fun-rsd%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Events, General News --- ### [Civil Engineering Careers Visit](https://www.royaldungannon.com/civil-engineering-careers-visit/) **Published:** December 14, 2016 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Many thanks to Mr Johnny Graham from the Department for Infrastructure, who spoke to Year 12 Careers classes recently at RSD. **Content:** Many thanks to Mr Johnny Graham from the Department for Infrastructure, who spoke to Year 12 Careers classes recently at RSD. Johnny had a very captive audience as he discussed different aspects of his job as a Civil Engineer. He also showed models and images of his most recent project to the group, the Magherafelt bypass. Pictured with Johnny Graham above: John Scott, Katie Orr, Lewis Connolly (all Year 12) - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcivil-engineering-careers-visit%2F&t=Civil%20Engineering%20Careers%20Visit) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Civil%20Engineering%20Careers%20Visit&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcivil-engineering-careers-visit%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers, Year 12 --- ### [Specialist Crafts Calendar Success](https://www.royaldungannon.com/specialist-crafts-calendar-success/) **Published:** November 25, 2016 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Four of our Royal School Dungannon Sixth Form leavers have achieved great success in the annual Specialist Crafts Competition. **Content:** ![calendar](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/calendar.jpg) Four of our Royal School Dungannon Sixth Form leavers have achieved great success in the annual Specialist Crafts Competition. We are delighted to announce that Rachel Burrows, Amy Burnett, Evelina Gryduisko and Kathryn Shaw (all last year’s Upper Sixth Art students) have had their work featured in the UK & Ireland versions of the Specialist Crafts Calendar. Congratulations to all involved for this great achievement! - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fspecialist-crafts-calendar-success%2F&t=Specialist%20Crafts%20Calendar%20Success) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Specialist%20Crafts%20Calendar%20Success&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fspecialist-crafts-calendar-success%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, Extra-curricular News --- ### [Anti-Bullying Poster Competition 2016](https://www.royaldungannon.com/anti-bullying-poster-competition-2016/) **Published:** November 23, 2016 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Excerpt:** Well done to the Anti-Bullying poster competition prize winners listed below. Thank you to all who took part, there were some excellent entries. **Content:** *Pictured above: Jamie McAteer, Chloe Brodison-McMinn, Molly Watt & Emma Turkington* ![img_2640-crop](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_2640-crop.jpg) Well done to the Anti-Bullying poster competition prize winners listed below. Thank you to all who took part, there were some excellent entries. Keep a look out for your posters around school! 1st prize : Emma Turkington (Year 8) 2nd prize : Jamie McAteer (Year 9) 3rd prize (joint) : Molly Watt (Year 8) and Chloe Brodison-McMinn (Year 9) - Author Details ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AYB-200.jpg) Author Details [Mrs A Best](https://www.royaldungannon.com/author/abest539/) Publicity Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. Passionate about both the school News Team and Art and Design, Mrs Best also teaches junior ICT, RE and LLW. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fanti-bullying-poster-competition-2016%2F&t=Anti-Bullying%20Poster%20Competition%202016) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Anti-Bullying%20Poster%20Competition%202016&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fanti-bullying-poster-competition-2016%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News --- ### [Rotary Youth Leadership Success for Rebecca Richardson](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rotary-youth-leadership-success-for-rebecca-richardson/) **Published:** November 22, 2016 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** The Youth Leadership Development Competition is one of Rotary's longest-running youth projects, an all-Ireland annual event aimed at helping young people prepare for their future careers. **Content:** *Dungannon Rotary Club President Jim Lamb presenting Rebecca Richardson with her cheque for £100* ![2-rotary-copy](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2-Rotary-copy.jpg) *Mrs Glenn, President Jim Lamb & Rebecca Richardson* The Youth Leadership Development Competition is one of Rotary’s longest-running youth projects, an all-Ireland annual event aimed at helping young people prepare for their future careers. It rewards young people with clear leadership potential based on their extra-curricular activities. The winners are judged solely on their potential as leaders from around 1,800 applicants across Ireland. This year, six RSD pupils from Year 13 took part in the competition. On Monday 7th November, Laura Anderson, Angie Lam, Hannah McAteer, Emma McCarley, Rebecca Richardson and Angel To each attended an interview at Dungannon Golf Club, where twelve other candidates from St Patrick’s Academy and St Joseph’s Grammar School also participated. Rebecca Richardson was successful in being chosen as the club winner and went on to compete in the next stage of the competition. On Wednesday 16th November at The Lodge Hotel in Coleraine, Rebecca competed against seven other candidates, where she showed qualities of leadership, work experience and a vast knowledge of EU politics, as well as learning more about Rotary throughout the experience. Rebecca was again extremely successful and was chosen as one of three overall winners. Rebecca attended a celebratory lunch today with Mrs Glenn at a Dungannon Rotary Club meeting, to receive her cheque in celebration of this success. Following this, the regional levels winners will meet for the first time in Belfast to learn about the government and culture in Northern Ireland; meeting local political, business and charity leaders. They will then travel to Dublin for further meetings with leaders to learn about the Government and culture in the Republic. The group also visit the European Parliament offices in Belfast and Dublin, to be briefed on the Parliament and the EU. The highlight is an all expenses paid trip to debate a variety of motions at Euroscola in the European Parliament in Strasburg, with approximately 1,200 other students from Europe. Our congratulations go to Rebecca on this exceptional achievement and we wish her all the best in the final stages of the Rotary Youth Development project. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frotary-youth-leadership-success-for-rebecca-richardson%2F&t=Rotary%20Youth%20Leadership%20Success%20for%20Rebecca%20Richardson) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Rotary%20Youth%20Leadership%20Success%20for%20Rebecca%20Richardson&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frotary-youth-leadership-success-for-rebecca-richardson%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News --- ### [Intaglio Printmaking at Seacourt Print Workshop: Nov 2016](https://www.royaldungannon.com/intaglio-printmaking-at-seacourt-print-workshop-nov-2016/) **Published:** November 19, 2016 **Author:** Former Pupil **Excerpt:** On Thursday 3rd November the year 13 and 14 art classes had a very enjoyable day at Seacourt Printing Workshop in Bangor. **Content:** *Left to right: Victoria Marshall with Sophie Older and Nicole Beavers (all year 13)* ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_1671-e1479595022622.jpg) *Nicole Beavers (year 13) lining up her intaglio plate* ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_1665-e1479594592233.jpg) *Laura Anderson with Mrs Clingan, lining up their prints* ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_1664-e1479595204521.jpg) *Intaglio plate waiting to be printed* ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_1662-e1479595167727.jpg)*Laura Anderson, Aimee Wilson and Nicole Beavers pictured above (all year 13)* On Thursday 3rd November the year 13 and 14 art classes had a very enjoyable day at Seacourt Printing Workshop in Bangor. The pupils, accompanied by Mrs Best and Mrs Clingan, set off early in the morning and got straight to work as soon as we arrived. After a few busy hours of experimenting with different ways to texturize the prints we took a short break for lunch before getting stuck into adding different colour effects to our prints. We left the workshop with a great variety of stunning intaglio prints, some of which I am sure will be proudly displayed as part of AS and A2 Art projects. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fintaglio-printmaking-at-seacourt-print-workshop-nov-2016%2F&t=Intaglio%20Printmaking%20at%20Seacourt%20Print%20Workshop%3A%20Nov%202016) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Intaglio%20Printmaking%20at%20Seacourt%20Print%20Workshop%3A%20Nov%202016&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fintaglio-printmaking-at-seacourt-print-workshop-nov-2016%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Art and Design, Trips and Visits --- ### [Royal School launches new website](https://www.royaldungannon.com/royal-school-launches-new-site/) **Published:** September 1, 2010 **Author:** Keith McGuinness **Content:** The new website for the Royal School Dungannon has been launched. There are a number of new features and there is a higher level of interactivity. We hope you will enjoy browsing through the content. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Froyal-school-launches-new-site%2F&t=Royal%20School%20launches%20new%20website) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Royal%20School%20launches%20new%20website&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Froyal-school-launches-new-site%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Congratulations to GCSE pupils](https://www.royaldungannon.com/congratulations-to-gcse-pupils/) **Published:** August 29, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Polly Swaile, Rachel Millar, Hannah McAteer, Emma McCarley and Rebecca Richardson Our Year 12 pupils have achieved excellent GCSE results in this summer’s examinations. The overall results showed that 48% of all grades were at A\* or A grades and 77% of all grades were at A\*-B. 35/102 pupils who sat GCSE examinations returned at least 7 A\*/A grades. Ben Nicholl secured a clean sweep of 10 A\* grades and Rebecca Richardson returned 9 A\* grades plus 1 A grade. Andrew Graham achieved 8 A\* and 2 A grades with Carly Douglas and Adam Irwin each returning 7 A\* and 3 A grades. Joel Stewart, Faye Acheson, Rachel Millar, Angel To, Leah Doran and Jessica Hadden carried off 10 A\*/A grades each while Lydia McAlister and Andy Yu each returned 7 A\* grades, 2 A grades and 1 B grade. Calvin Nelson, Rebecca Shaw, Sasha Taggart, Ellie Finlay, Polly Swaile and Ian Chow all returned A\*/A grades in 9 subjects. Hayson Yung, Jack Thompson and Hannah McAteer each scored 7 A\* grades in their overall totals. 91.2% of pupils met Department of Education benchmarks of returning at least 7 A\*-C grades including Mathematics and English; and 95.1% of pupils secured at least 5A\*-C grades including Mathematics and English. Congratulations, and well done for all the effort and dedication that went in from the pupils and teachers. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcongratulations-to-gcse-pupils%2F&t=Congratulations%20to%20GCSE%20pupils) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Congratulations%20to%20GCSE%20pupils&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fcongratulations-to-gcse-pupils%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News --- ### [Sixth Form pupils celebrate excellent A2 and AS results](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-pupils-celebrate-excellent-a2-and-as-results/) **Published:** August 19, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** RSD’s Sixth Form pupils achieved excellent A Level results in this summer’s examinations with 7 out of 10 grades awarded at the top grades of A\*, A or B and an average UCAS points return per pupil of 339 (the equivalent of 2 As and 1 B). The overall pass rate was 99.5% across all subjects. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_3951-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_3951.jpg "IMG_3951")Ryan Moore, Jemma Hall and Mark Hopper - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_3953-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_3953.jpg "IMG_3953")Straight A students, Emma Thompson, Joanna Little and Annabel McKee - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_3955-e1528907119656-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_3955-e1528907119656.jpg "IMG_3955")Jo McKeown and Hannah Smyth both secured 3 A grades - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_3956-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_3956.jpg "IMG_3956")Amy Burnett, Amy Robinson, Peter Doran and Lydia Reilly 16 pupils out of a cohort of 65 secured at least 3 A\* or A grades. Vicky Chick led the way, returning 3 A\* grades and 2 A grades and Jonathan Gilmour scored 2 A\* grades plus 1 A grade. Karen Wong and Nina Choo each scored 5 A grades and Gary Lau returned 4 A grades and 1 B grade. Rachel Burrows, Joanna Little, Annabel McKee and Emma Thompson each achieved 1 A\* grade plus 2 A grades. Katrina Cuddy, Derek Mak, Jo McKeown, Anna Nicholl, Hannah Smyth, Stephen Stewart and Lucy Talbot completed the line up with 3 A grades each. In addition, 8 other pupils achieved at least 2 A\* or A grades and 1 B grade: Amy Burnett, Peter Doran, Sarah Emerson, Evelina Grydziusko, Daniel Perry, Lydia Reilly, Amy Robinson and Caleb Scott. At AS Level a large number of RSD pupils established an impressive platform for A Level success next year, with 65% of grades at A or B grade. 25 pupils returned at least three A grades in their chosen subjects, including Rebecca Boyd, Geoffrey Cheng, Polo Chiu, Timothy Davidson, Grace Doran, Aaron Graham, Matthew Maguire, Jennifer McLean, Julie Orr, Joshua Patton, Lauren Plunkett and Adam Smith who each achieved 4 A grades. Suzanne Bell, Brian Cheung, Emily Elliott-Murphy, Megan Forster, Andrew Irvine, Sarah Maxwell, Kerry McMullan, Reuben Morrow, Mathew Mylroi Lamont, Adam Patterson, Sophie Shannon, Ruth Watters and Hannah Weir all returned at least 3 A grades. A further 11 pupils achieved at least 2 A grades and 1 B grade. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-pupils-celebrate-excellent-a2-and-as-results%2F&t=Sixth%20Form%20pupils%20celebrate%20excellent%20A2%20and%20AS%20results) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sixth%20Form%20pupils%20celebrate%20excellent%20A2%20and%20AS%20results&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsixth-form-pupils-celebrate-excellent-a2-and-as-results%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News --- ### [Ellie Kelso to compete in UK School Games](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ellie-kelso-to-compete-in-uk-school-games/) **Published:** August 7, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Congratulations to Ellie Kelso (Year 10) who is one of just eight young cyclists selected as part of the Ulster team for the 2016 UK School Games in Loughborough University this September. The cycling will take place between 2-4 September and will include four different events: team time trial, criterium, street sprints and road race. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fellie-kelso-to-compete-in-uk-school-games%2F&t=Ellie%20Kelso%20to%20compete%20in%20UK%20School%20Games) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ellie%20Kelso%20to%20compete%20in%20UK%20School%20Games&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fellie-kelso-to-compete-in-uk-school-games%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Sports News --- ### [Year 11 Careers](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-11-careers/) **Published:** June 24, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Year 11 pupils, Peter Espie, Matthew Watt and Jack Kennedy with Head of Careers, Miss Chestnutt and Careers Advisor Mary Jo McWilliams who will be working closely with all pupils in Year 12. Mary Jo came in to school to introduce herself to the year group, ahead of meeting with individual pupils in careers interviews in the autumn term. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-11-careers%2F&t=Year%2011%20Careers) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2011%20Careers&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-11-careers%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers --- ### [Sponsored Walk gallery](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sponsored-walk-gallery/) **Published:** June 22, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to all pupils in Years 8-11 who participated in the sponsored walk in Dungannon Park last Thursday! - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-17-PHOTO-00000015-2-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-17-PHOTO-00000015-2.jpg "Sponsered walk") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-17-PHOTO-00000016-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-17-PHOTO-00000016.jpg) - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-17-PHOTO-00000017-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-17-PHOTO-00000017.jpg) - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-17-PHOTO-00000018-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-17-PHOTO-00000018.jpg) - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-17-PHOTO-00000019-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-17-PHOTO-00000019.jpg) - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-17-PHOTO-00000020-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-17-PHOTO-00000020.jpg) - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-17-PHOTO-00000021-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-17-PHOTO-00000021.jpg "Sponsered walk") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-17-PHOTO-00000022-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-17-PHOTO-00000022-1.jpg) - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-17-PHOTO-00000023-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-17-PHOTO-00000023.jpg) - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-17-PHOTO-00000024-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-17-PHOTO-00000024.jpg) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsponsored-walk-gallery%2F&t=Sponsored%20Walk%20gallery) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Sponsored%20Walk%20gallery&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsponsored-walk-gallery%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Danske Bank helps RSD pupils plan for the future](https://www.royaldungannon.com/danske-bank-helps-rsd-pupils-plan-for-the-future/) **Published:** April 12, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Lisa Hughes and Julie-Ann O’Neill with Megan Hadden, Matthew Magowan and John Brimage. Thanks to Lisa Hughes and Julie-Ann O’Neill from Danske Bank who are in school this week to participate in lessons on finance and budgeting in Year 14 Careers classes this week. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdanske-bank-helps-rsd-pupils-plan-for-the-future%2F&t=Danske%20Bank%20helps%20RSD%20pupils%20plan%20for%20the%20future) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Danske%20Bank%20helps%20RSD%20pupils%20plan%20for%20the%20future&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdanske-bank-helps-rsd-pupils-plan-for-the-future%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers, Sixth Form --- ### [UCAS Convention](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ucas-convention/) **Published:** March 14, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Year 13 pupils a the UCAS Higher Education Convention last week (Feba Abraham, Peter Cooper and Rhian Brownlow) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fucas-convention%2F&t=UCAS%20Convention) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=UCAS%20Convention&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fucas-convention%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers, Sixth Form --- ### [Presentation of Junior Academic Award certificates](https://www.royaldungannon.com/presentation-of-junior-academic-award-certificates/) **Published:** March 9, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to all of the junior pupils who were awarded certificates in recognition of their achievement and effort in January’s examinations. Full list of award winners below. - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/P1080100-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/P1080100.jpg "Year 8")Year 8 awardees - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/P1080099-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/P1080099.jpg "Year 9")Year 9 awardees - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/P1080098-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/P1080098.jpg "Year 10")Year 10 awardees **Awards post-January Exams** **Year 8:** **High Achievement:** CHAMBERS Katie FREW Katie GREAVES Erin HALL Matthew MAGOWAN Hollie MCCAMMON Catherine MCCAUGHEY Chloe MCCLUNG Jessica NEILL Benjamin PATTERSON Abigail ROBINSON Ellie WELTON Emily WILLIS Ellie WYATT Emma **High Level of Effort:** THOMPSON Sarah CHAMBERS Suzanne PARKS Jordan STINSON Ellie **Significant Improvement in Effort:** MAJID Tayyib SAUNDERS Craig YOUNG Nathan **Year 9:** **High Achievement:** BIRNIE Jon BOYD Zara CARSON Lydia CURRY Ellie FERGUSON Grace GREENAWAY Ellie HAYES Alice JENNINGS Robyn KELLY Ben SLOANE Jessica SLOANE Tracy SPRATT Katelin THOMPSON Jamie **High Level of Effort:** CORR Hollie HAMILTON Ellen HAMPTON Tori **Significant Improvement in Effort:** WARWICK Philip MCCONNELL Lucy LAMB James **Year 10:** **High Achievement:** BURTON Hollie CANAVAN Caitlin CLARKE Joshua (A) DORAN David ELLIOTT-MURPHY Bebhinn HALL Rachael KELLY Chloe KENNEDY Mary S (Sophie) KIRKLAND Ellen LAMB Katharine LIU Suet Man (Jenny) STOCKDALE James **High Level of Effort:** GIRVAN Jack LI Pok Ho (Ryan) NICHOLL Peter **Significant improvement in Effort:** ASHFIELD Jasmine GIVAN Emma HALL Jonathan ROBINSON Jack - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpresentation-of-junior-academic-award-certificates%2F&t=Presentation%20of%20Junior%20Academic%20Award%20certificates) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Presentation%20of%20Junior%20Academic%20Award%20certificates&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fpresentation-of-junior-academic-award-certificates%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News --- ### [RSD Choirs impress at Dungannon Festival](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-choirs-impress-at-dungannon-festival/) **Published:** March 8, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to the Chamber Choir and the Junior Choir for winning their sections of the Dungannon Music Festival. Jasmine Ashfield (Year 10) and Dion Di Maio (Year 11) presented the trophies to the school in Assembly on Tuesday 8 March. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-choirs-impress-at-dungannon-festival%2F&t=RSD%20Choirs%20impress%20at%20Dungannon%20Festival) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20Choirs%20impress%20at%20Dungannon%20Festival&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-choirs-impress-at-dungannon-festival%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Music --- ### [Year 13 pupils find out what's on offer at CAFRE](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-13-pupils-find-out-whats-on-offer-at-cafre/) **Published:** March 4, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Year 13 pupils with Liz Simpson from CAFRE who recently visited school to speak about the college’s further and higher education courses. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-13-pupils-find-out-whats-on-offer-at-cafre%2F&t=Year%2013%20pupils%20find%20out%20what%E2%80%99s%20on%20offer%20at%20CAFRE) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2013%20pupils%20find%20out%20what%E2%80%99s%20on%20offer%20at%20CAFRE&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-13-pupils-find-out-whats-on-offer-at-cafre%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers, Sixth Form --- ### [Scottish Universities](https://www.royaldungannon.com/scottish-universities/) **Published:** March 3, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Monday 29 February representatives from “Scottish Universities” visited RSD and spoke to Year 13 pupils about applying to the Universities of Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Dundee, Glasgow, Heriot-Watt, Stirling & Strathclyde. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fscottish-universities%2F&t=Scottish%20Universities) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Scottish%20Universities&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fscottish-universities%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers, Sixth Form --- ### [Senior pupils learn about career opportunities in PwC](https://www.royaldungannon.com/senior-pupils-learn-abvout-career-opportunities-in-pwc/) **Published:** March 3, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Thanks to Dr Esmond Birnie, Chief Economist for PwC, Northern Ireland who spoke to pupils in Years 12 – 14 about careers in accounting and opportunities in PwC. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsenior-pupils-learn-abvout-career-opportunities-in-pwc%2F&t=Senior%20pupils%20learn%20about%20career%20opportunities%20in%20PwC) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Senior%20pupils%20learn%20about%20career%20opportunities%20in%20PwC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsenior-pupils-learn-abvout-career-opportunities-in-pwc%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers, Sixth Form --- ### [Joint Art Exhibition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/joint-art-exhibition/) **Published:** February 25, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/invite-copy-1-205x300.jpg)RSD and St Patrick’s Academy will come together for the fourth time to hold an exhibition of Art & Design in the exhibition space beside the ‘Loft café’ in Linen Green, Dungannon. This exhibition includes the work of GCSE & A level pupils from both schools and continues to promote and celebrate the study of Art & Design in each school. Under the auspices of the ‘Shared Education Signature Project’, (SESP) we have been afforded the opportunity to build lasting partnerships and this exhibition is an expression of that partnership and we pay tribute to the pupils from both schools whose work is exhibited here. The exhibition opens on Tuesday 1 March and runs until Thursday 10 March. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjoint-art-exhibition%2F&t=Joint%20Art%20Exhibition) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Joint%20Art%20Exhibition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fjoint-art-exhibition%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, Sixth Form --- ### [Ulster University talk](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ulster-university-talk/) **Published:** February 22, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Thanks to Helen Bingham of Ulster University, who visited school on Tuesday 23 February and spoke to Year 13 pupils about the university’s courses and the applications process. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-university-talk%2F&t=Ulster%20University%20talk) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Ulster%20University%20talk&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fulster-university-talk%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers, Sixth Form --- ### [Biology field trip](https://www.royaldungannon.com/biology-field-trip/) **Published:** February 9, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Last Monday Year 13 Biology students went on a field trip to Killowen, Co Down. The photos below show some of the pupils involved in the trip doing a ‘Rocky Shore Transect’! - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/108-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/108.jpg) - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/110-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/110.jpg "110") - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbiology-field-trip%2F&t=Biology%20field%20trip) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Biology%20field%20trip&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fbiology-field-trip%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sixth Form, Trips and Visits --- ### [Greiner launches apprenticeship scheme](https://www.royaldungannon.com/greiner-launches-apprenticeship-scheme/) **Published:** February 9, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Wednesday 3 February representatives of local firm Greiner Packaging visited RSD and made a presentation about the launch of their Greiner Gold Apprenticeship Scheme to 25 boys from Year 12. Included in the Photo are Mrs Stephanie Patterson (HR Manager), Mr Malcolm Forbes (Training Manager) and Mr Canning (Head of Technology). - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgreiner-launches-apprenticeship-scheme%2F&t=Greiner%20launches%20apprenticeship%20scheme) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Greiner%20launches%20apprenticeship%20scheme&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgreiner-launches-apprenticeship-scheme%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers --- ### [GCSE options](https://www.royaldungannon.com/17049761-2/) **Published:** February 9, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Thanks to Mary Jo McWilliams (Careers Adviser – Dept of Employment and Learning) who talked to Year 10 pupils last Thursday, giving them advice about choosing their GCSEs. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F17049761-2%2F&t=GCSE%20options) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=GCSE%20options&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F17049761-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers --- ### [QUB information day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/17049757-2/) **Published:** February 9, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Grace Meehan and Year 12 pupils Rebecca Richardson, Matthew Scott, Emma McCarley and Ross Williamson. Thanks to Grace Meehan from Queen’s University Belfast, who visited RSD recently and spoke to Year 10, 12 and 13 pupils about QUB and university in general. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F17049757-2%2F&t=QUB%20information%20day) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=QUB%20information%20day&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F17049757-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers, Sixth Form --- ### [Year 14 Economics students learn about Ulster University Business School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/17041813-2/) **Published:** January 27, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Tuesday 26 January, Professor Neil Gibson, Director of the Ulster University Economic Policy Centre, gave a very engaging talk to Sixth Form pupils about studying at Ulster University’s Business School. Professor Gibson also spoke to Economics and Business Studies classes. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F17041813-2%2F&t=Year%2014%20Economics%20students%20learn%20about%20Ulster%20University%20Business%20School) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%2014%20Economics%20students%20learn%20about%20Ulster%20University%20Business%20School&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2F17041813-2%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Careers, Sixth Form --- ### [Winter success for gymnast Tori Hampton](https://www.royaldungannon.com/winter-success-for-gymnast-tori-hampton/) **Published:** January 21, 2016 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Well done to Year 9’s Tori Hampton who had great success in the Winter Gymnastics Challenge held in Valdez in Ballymena. She completed in all four apparatus and won medals in bars (silver), vault (bronze) and Floor (bronze). She came 3rd in her group getting the bronze medal over all. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwinter-success-for-gymnast-tori-hampton%2F&t=Winter%20success%20for%20gymnast%20Tori%20Hampton) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Winter%20success%20for%20gymnast%20Tori%20Hampton&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fwinter-success-for-gymnast-tori-hampton%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Sports News --- ### [Year 8 "Blast off" and "Parent Power" events](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-blast-off-and-parent-power-events/) **Published:** December 1, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** On Thursday 19 November all Year 8 pupils participated in the “Blast Off” study skills event provided by Amazing Brains. On the same evening, around 50 parents of Year 8 pupils attended the accompanying “Parent Power” event. Each session provided pupils and parents with practical advice and strategies to employ as they embark upon their studies at RSD. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-blast-off-and-parent-power-events%2F&t=Year%208%20%E2%80%9CBlast%20off%E2%80%9D%20and%20%E2%80%9CParent%20Power%E2%80%9D%20events) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Year%208%20%E2%80%9CBlast%20off%E2%80%9D%20and%20%E2%80%9CParent%20Power%E2%80%9D%20events&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fyear-8-blast-off-and-parent-power-events%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [The Wind in the Willows](https://www.royaldungannon.com/the-wind-in-the-willows/) **Published:** December 11, 2015 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The charming tale of Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad was brought to life as RSD’s Dramatic Society headed to the riverbank, then downstream on a thrilling adventure through the splendour of Toad Hall, the perils of Wild Wood and finally to a climactic battle with the wicked weasels who terrorise the riverbank. Alan Bennett’s nostalgic adaptation on Kenneth Grahame’s classic children’s story ran for three nights from 3-5 December, and delighted the audiences who packed out the Assembly Hall. Mild-mannered and naïve Mole, convincingly portrayed by stage veteran Lauren Boyd, stumbles into an exciting new life above ground when he ventures out for some fresh air one spring morning and falls into friendship with the worldly-wise water vole, Ratty, played with superb comic timing by the talented David Saygi. Working as a very natural double act, both actors brought charming eccentricity to these important lead roles. Ratty and Moley are content to enjoy a quiet life on the riverbank ‘simply messing about in boats’, but their flamboyant neighbour Toad of Toad Hall has other ideas and drags the pair into his frenzied quest for a rather more fast-paced life on the open road. Dion Di Maio’s riotously comic portrayal of Toad perfectly captured his conceited character and irresponsible pursuit of all that is flashy and fast… ‘Poop poop!’ Only the rather stern Badger, played with gruff authority by Reuben Morrow, seems to have the knack of keeping Toad in line. But even Badger fails to curb the obsession with motorcars that lands Toad in some serious trouble. It is only after a prison sentence and a perilous journey back to the riverbank, that Toad shows some level of humility and is helped by his three friends to reclaim Toad Hall. The Weasels, bossed by scowling Jessica Hadden and marshalled by a wily Rebecca Richardson, are the villains of the piece and, as a troop, the weasels succeeded in conveying the thuggery that threatens the warm community of the riverbank. Characters like Weasel Winifred (Sophie Older) and Ferret Gerald (Emma McCarley) simply oozed menace. A host of other creatures and characters brought extra laughs and added charm to the meandering plot. Poor put-upon Albert the horse, played with hilarious deadpan wit by Adam McFarlane, was an audience hit, as were the ridiculously pompous magistrate (Megan Forster) and the no-nonsense barge woman (Hannah Ferguson) who throws Toad overboard. Laughs, and eyebrows, were raised at the washerwoman (Matthew Scott), whilst Patrick Greeves also impressed as the slightly barmy train driver. Clever costuming and makeup helped convey animal qualities without concealing character, and the fact that the actors worked hard to display the individual mannerisms of the animals was not lost on the audience: Tom Ferguson’s scampering, nose-twitching portrayal of Rabbit Robert was just one example of the attention to detail that typified even the smaller roles. The minimalist set with its band of undulating blue cloth, suggestive of the river, was beautifully designed, and complete with boat, caravan, car, train and barge, it all functioned perfectly to transport us into the English countryside and a bygone age. Incorporating music, song and dance, this playful production created a warm and festive atmosphere for children and adults alike. Congratulations to director Mr McDowell and to everyone involved in the cast and behind the scenes. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-wind-in-the-willows%2F&t=The%20Wind%20in%20the%20Willows) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=The%20Wind%20in%20the%20Willows&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fthe-wind-in-the-willows%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Drama News --- ### [Introducing RSD's reporters](https://www.royaldungannon.com/introducing-rsds-reporters/) **Published:** October 18, 2010 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** A new team of roving reporters has been set up so that news about our School community will appear regularly here on the website alongside articles and features of interest. If you have any news that is of interest to pupils, parents or friends of RSD, please contact Mr Hunniford or any member of the team. House Assembly is an ideal place for pupils to make contact with one of the writers. See below for the writers in your House: ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/House-reporters.gif) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fintroducing-rsds-reporters%2F&t=Introducing%20RSD%E2%80%99s%20reporters) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Introducing%20RSD%E2%80%99s%20reporters&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fintroducing-rsds-reporters%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Upper 6th Boarders enjoy action packed day trip](https://www.royaldungannon.com/upper-6th-boarders-enjoy-action-packed-day-trip/) **Published:** November 9, 2010 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/P1020187-225x300.jpg)The boys work together to build a tower of crates! Sunday 10th October 2010 was supposedly a lucky day (10/10/10, if you had not already guessed!) and the Upper 6th RSD boarders certainly struck lucky when they went on a trip to Lurgaboy Adventure Centre near Markethill. Organised by Miss McCombe, the boarders took part in many of the activities on offer at the centre such as archery, tug of war and a chance to fly down Ireland’s longest, adrenalin pumping 375m zip-wire! They spent the whole day at the centre and had a very enjoyable time. Kathryn Hobson - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fupper-6th-boarders-enjoy-action-packed-day-trip%2F&t=Upper%206th%20Boarders%20enjoy%20action%20packed%20day%20trip) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Upper%206th%20Boarders%20enjoy%20action%20packed%20day%20trip&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fupper-6th-boarders-enjoy-action-packed-day-trip%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, Trips and Visits --- ### [Rome 2010](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rome-2010/) **Published:** November 9, 2010 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Wedding-Ckae1-300x225.jpg)RSD tourists at the ‘Wedding Cake’ Every two years, the RE and History departments of RSD schedule a trip to Rome for their AS and A2 level students, offering students an opportunity to experience first-hand the historical and archaeological imprint left by past cultures. Accompanied by Mr Kerr, Head of History, Mrs Matthews, Head of the RE, Miss Weir and Mr Turner, this year’s trip set off on Thursday 14th October. The itinerary included visits to the Coliseum, the Vatican and the ‘Wedding Cake’ (National Monument of Victor Emmanuel II). Of course there were also some opportunities to sample the local cuisine and browse the shops! All in all, the trip was a superb experience in one of the most important cultural cities of the world, and it was with great reluctance that the pupils involved (and the teachers) returned home after five wonderful days away. Andrew Millar - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frome-2010%2F&t=Rome%202010) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Rome%202010&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frome-2010%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Trips and Visits --- ### [School Musical 2010](https://www.royaldungannon.com/south-pacific/) **Published:** November 26, 2010 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/South-Pacific-212x300.jpg)The school musical production *South Pacific* opens on the 1st of December and will run until the 4th. This play is set during the 1940s and focuses on the conflict between America and the Japan. Amid the hatred of war, love springs to life between French immigrant, Emile de Becque (Thomas Hislop) and American Nurse, Nellie Forbush (Jayne Patterson/Kathryn Hobson). But, in such a hostile environment where there is huge cultural difference, can love survive or will it be choked by prejudice? Tickets are on sale now at break and lunch time in the Foyer. Don’t miss it! - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsouth-pacific%2F&t=School%20Musical%202010) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=School%20Musical%202010&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsouth-pacific%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Drama News, General News --- ### [FT students have recipe for success](https://www.royaldungannon.com/ft-success/) **Published:** December 1, 2010 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** Congratulations to Judith McLean UVI who, this year, was the winner of the British Nutrition Foundation GCE Home Economics Award for Northern Ireland. Judith gained the award as a result of her excellent AS Home Economics exam papers which she sat in June 2010. Judith and her FT teacher, Mrs McMullan travelled to London to receive the Award from Her Royal Highness Princess Anne on Tuesday 23rd November. Both Judith and Mrs McMullan received framed certificates along with a £100 prize for Judith. Mrs McMullan received a £200 prize for school. Also congratulations to Julie Moore who has been placed 3rd in Northern Ireland in ‘A’ Level Home Economics for 2010. This is a tremendous achievement considering the number of pupils who study the subject at ‘A’ Level throughout the country. Her FT teacher Mrs McCarthy and Head of Department Mrs McMullan are delighted by this excellent achievement and wish Julie every success in the future as she studies her Food Technology degree at Loughery College. Emma Williams - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fft-success%2F&t=FT%20students%20have%20recipe%20for%20success) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=FT%20students%20have%20recipe%20for%20success&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fft-success%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News, General News --- ### [Victoria shows True Colours](https://www.royaldungannon.com/victoria-shows-true-colours/) **Published:** December 3, 2010 **Author:** Former Pupil **Content:** The work of an RSD pupil has again been chosen for CCEA’s art exhibiton, “True colours”. The exhibition is a showcase of the best work from Art students throughout Northern Ireland. Congratulations to Victoria Hornsby who is currently in LVI and studies Art & Design, History and Biology. Victoria hopes to study Fine Art at university. Anastasiya Kret - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fvictoria-shows-true-colours%2F&t=Victoria%20shows%20True%20Colours) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Victoria%20shows%20True%20Colours&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fvictoria-shows-true-colours%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Academic News --- ### [Dilworth Tutors](https://www.royaldungannon.com/dilworth-tutors/) **Published:** December 6, 2010 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** At the end of this term, we say farewell to Nick Edwards and Ethan Au, who have made valuable contributions to the Boarding Department, sports teams and the School in general. Both Kiwis will be missed by the many friends they have made over the past year. In the new year, three new tutors will arrive: Tarquin Reti, Angus Dines, Michael Phillips. We welcome them warmly and look forward to getting to know them. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdilworth-tutors%2F&t=Dilworth%20Tutors) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Dilworth%20Tutors&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fdilworth-tutors%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, General News --- ### [Derek Martin takes Irish title](https://www.royaldungannon.com/derek-martin-takes-irish-title/) **Published:** December 6, 2010 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Upper Sixth’s Derek Martin has had considerable success in 2-litre Hot Rod racing this year, having raced at circuits throughout Northern Ireland to claim the title of Irish Champion. Not only that, he narrowly missed out on becoming European Champion, when he finished third in the final which was staged in England in October. We congratulate him on a great season and look forward to hearing of more wins soon. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fderek-martin-takes-irish-title%2F&t=Derek%20Martin%20takes%20Irish%20title) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Derek%20Martin%20takes%20Irish%20title&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fderek-martin-takes-irish-title%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Sports News --- ### ['In the Navy, we can sail the Seven Seas!…'](https://www.royaldungannon.com/in-the-navy-we-can-sail-the-seven-seas/) **Published:** December 6, 2010 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/navy-2-300x230.jpg)Gillian Davidson and Stephen Colbert enjoy trying out some of the equipment Not quite, but RSD Year 12 pupils did experience an interactive workshop with three members of the Royal Navy and Marines. Throughout this event they were able to learn how the skills they gain through their studies of Maths and Physics could be used in a career with the Royal Navy and Marines. The pupils got to crack codes, communicate using light signals, fly model aeroplanes, work out flight and ship paths and design turbines with maximum efficiency. A worthwhile and fun day was had by all! WYC - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fin-the-navy-we-can-sail-the-seven-seas%2F&t=%E2%80%98In%20the%20Navy%2C%20we%20can%20sail%20the%20Seven%20Seas%21%E2%80%A6%E2%80%99) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=%E2%80%98In%20the%20Navy%2C%20we%20can%20sail%20the%20Seven%20Seas%21%E2%80%A6%E2%80%99&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fin-the-navy-we-can-sail-the-seven-seas%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### [Army Careers event](https://www.royaldungannon.com/army-careers-event/) **Published:** December 6, 2010 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/britishArmyLogo.jpg)November 11th Remembrance Day, was marked by the visit of two army officers. They gave a presentation to senior school pupils who had previously expressed an interest in an army career. The presentation was highly successful and afterwards there was an opportunity, which many pupils seized, to ask questions. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Farmy-careers-event%2F&t=Army%20Careers%20event) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Army%20Careers%20event&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Farmy-careers-event%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** General News --- ### ['South Pacific' sun shines despite the wintry weather](https://www.royaldungannon.com/south-pacific-sunshine-despite-the-wintry-weather/) **Published:** December 6, 2010 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** ![Cast and Chorus of South Pacific](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Pic-36-300x240.jpg)Some of the cast and chorus of ‘South Pacific’ Expectations were high following the success of last year’s dramatic production of *The Visit*, and the audiences who turned out on the four successive nights of snowy weather were certainly not disappointed. The opening number, ‘Cock-eyed Optimist’ set the mood for a night of exotic escapism as the audience was transported from freezing Dungannon to the far-flung Pacific islands on which the action took place. Set in the middle of World War II, the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic explores themes of love and passion which flourish despite the obstacles of race and culture. When French immigrant, Emile de Becque (played by Thomas Hislop) meets naïve American Nurse, Nellie Forbush (Kathryn Hobson / Jayne Patterson), an unlikely romance is ignited. But, de Becque’s past threatens to unravel the relationship which is already undermined by the prejudices which prevail in the 1940s society they inhabit. A rowdy band of American soldiers, led by the swashbuckling Luther Billis (Peter Cashel), provided the bulk of the comedy within a plot which encapsulated some tragic elements such as the heroic death of Lt. Joe Cable (Stuart Esrkine) which separates him from the love he finds with the beautiful island girl Liat (Abby Brown). ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/RY2T1700-nl--300x240.jpg)Lt. Joe Cable (Stuart Esrkine) and Liat (Abby Brown) The performance of the cast was truly outstanding, and the quality of the music and dancing meant that the show was a big hit for all age groups. Favourites included ‘Happy Talk’ sung by the irrepressible Bloody Mary (Sarah Stockdale), and the hilarious ‘Honey Bun’ performed in playful style by the Nurses and Billis. All who were involved in the production must be congratulated on what was a brilliantly warming piece of entertainment – just the tonic for the winter blues. Emily Garvin & Andrew Millar - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsouth-pacific-sunshine-despite-the-wintry-weather%2F&t=%E2%80%98South%20Pacific%E2%80%99%20sun%20shines%20despite%20the%20wintry%20weather) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=%E2%80%98South%20Pacific%E2%80%99%20sun%20shines%20despite%20the%20wintry%20weather&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fsouth-pacific-sunshine-despite-the-wintry-weather%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Drama News, General News --- ### [Gold for RSD girls in Ulster Schools Judo](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gold-for-rsd-girls-in-ulster-schools-judo/) **Published:** December 13, 2010 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** Congratulations to Tiffany McDonald and Emily Elliot-Murphy. On 12th December they represented RSD at the Ulster Schools Judo Competition in Donegal. They both won gold medals in their weights – Tiffany in the under 36kg, and Emily in the under 30kg. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/IMG00021-20091107-1538-225x300.jpg) [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/IMG-20101212-00130-300x225.jpg "IMG-20101212-00130")](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/IMG-20101212-00130.jpg) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgold-for-rsd-girls-in-ulster-schools-judo%2F&t=Gold%20for%20RSD%20girls%20in%20Ulster%20Schools%20Judo) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Gold%20for%20RSD%20girls%20in%20Ulster%20Schools%20Judo&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fgold-for-rsd-girls-in-ulster-schools-judo%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Extra-curricular News, Sports News --- ### [Boarding Christmas Dinner](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-christmas-dinner/) **Published:** December 16, 2010 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** The much-anticipated Christmas Dinner was yet again one of the highlights of the year. The boarding staff and pupils thank Mrs Boggins and her kitchen staff for a wonderful evening. ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/P1000931-300x225.jpg) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/P1000959-300x225.jpg) - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fboarding-christmas-dinner%2F&t=Boarding%20Christmas%20Dinner) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=Boarding%20Christmas%20Dinner&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Fboarding-christmas-dinner%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding --- ### [RSD welcomes new Dilworth Tutors](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-welcomes-new-dilworth-tutors/) **Published:** January 25, 2011 **Author:** Mr Hunniford **Content:** As well as the dreaded whole-school examinations, the month of January also heralded the eagerly-anticipated arrival of our three new ‘Kiwis’. We extend a warm welcome to Angus Dines, Michael Philips and Tarquin Reti, who are already showing that they have much to contribute to RSD life in the classroom, in the Boarding Department and in co-curricular activities. - [ Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-welcomes-new-dilworth-tutors%2F&t=RSD%20welcomes%20new%20Dilworth%20Tutors) - [ Instagram ](http://twitter.com/share?text=RSD%20welcomes%20new%20Dilworth%20Tutors&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royaldungannon.com%2Frsd-welcomes-new-dilworth-tutors%2F&via=royal.dungannon) - [ ](#) **Categories:** Boarding, General News --- ## Pages ### [Home](https://www.royaldungannon.com/) **Published:** October 16, 2017 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** A Warm Welcome Meet the Headmaster **At Royal School Dungannon our focus is on the pupil.** Existing pupils: Please access the PUPILS link at the top left of this screen. I feel cared for Read more We understand the needs of our pupils and we provide exceptional pastoral care via a dedicated team of professional and caring staff. **FamilyWorks, our school counselling service, has offered to continue to work remotely with RSD pupils. For more information please visit our Pastoral Page.** RSD Boarding Read more At RSD our aim is to ensure that boarding is an enjoyable experience and that the boarding environment helps boarders to develop academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally. I feel welcomed We work hard to ensure that entering RSD as a new Year 8 pupil is both an exciting and reassuring experience. I feel confident We provide a safe and caring environment where pupils have the opportunity to develop their self-confidence and reach their academic potential in an atmosphere of mutual respect. I feel a sense of belonging Read more Our House System complements the pastoral work of the Heads of Year and Form Tutors and contributes to the pupils’ sense of belonging to the school community. I feel proud Pupils are expected to wear their uniform with pride and to understand that they represent the School and are promoting its identity. I am learning Read more The focus at RSD is on learning. We value knowledge and help all pupils to have a sound understanding of the subjects they study. I am discovering Read more Our curriculum is a blend of traditional subjects from the Sciences, Arts, Humanities and Languages alongside more practical and contemporary subjects. I am progressing We monitor the academic progress of all pupils during each Key Stage. The focus is on helping pupils and parents to understand where a pupil is in terms of his or her learning in each subject. I am achieving At RSD pupils fulfil their academic potential. Performance is consistently above the average figures for both UK and Northern Ireland schools. [GCSE Results](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-results/) [A Level Results](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-results/) #### Pupil Absentee Line: If your child is to be absent from RSD, please contact the school on #### 028 8772 2710 and select option 2 Current Month [ Download all events as ICS file](https://www.royaldungannon.com/export-events/all/?nonce=b82b97cbd4) Visit the [School Events](https://www.royaldungannon.com/school-events/) page to view events covering the full academic year. --- ### [Vacancies](https://www.royaldungannon.com/vacancies/) **Published:** July 23, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Excerpt:** All of our teachers are subject specialists with a real commitment to the RSD ethos; and there is a great atmosphere in the staff common room. **Content:** # Vacancies [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > VacanciesRSD is a school which attracts the very best when it comes to staff (and pupils!). All of our teachers are subject specialists with a real commitment to the RSD ethos; and there is a great atmosphere in the staff common room. We hope that you are excited by the prospect of joining our team and we would welcome your application. When there are vacancies arising at the school we will publish full details on this page. We do encourage potential applicants to take time to view our website to get a feel for the school and the levels of professional commitment and standards we uphold. I look forward to meeting you during the recruitment process. ***Dr. David Burnett Headmaster*** ## Current Teaching Vacancies The Royal School, Dungannon currently has the following vacancy: Head of Computing and ICT **Head of Computing and ICT** **Permanent, Full-time (2 Teaching Allowances)** **Commencing 1st December (or as soon as possible thereafter)** {{/if}} {{else}} {{ext}} {{/if}}### [{{{crop\_title}}}]({{linkdownload}} "{{post_title}}") {{#if description}}{{{description}}} {{/if}}Size: {{bytesToSize size}} Date modified: {{modified}} [Download]({{linkdownload}}){{#if openpdflink}}[Preview ]({{openpdflink}}){{else}}{{#if viewerlink}}[Preview ]({{viewerlink}}){{/if}}{{/if}} {{/each}} {{/if}} ## Head of Computer Science and Digital Technology pdf ### [Head of Computer Science and Digital Tec...](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/407/head-of-computer-science-and-digital-technology/17084262/head-of-computer-science-and-digital-technology-2026-i.pdf "Head of Computer Science 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39 weeks term time. Salary equivalent to NJC Point 11 £14.9917 / hr). Closing Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026 at 12.00 noon. {{/if}} ## Boarding and Admin pdf ### [RSD Boarding and Admin September 2026 Ad...](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/409/boarding-and-admin/17084266/rsd-boarding-and-admin-september-2026-advert.pdf "RSD Boarding and Admin September 2026 Advert") Size: 153.43 KB Date modified: 25-09-2026 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/409/boarding-and-admin/17084266/rsd-boarding-and-admin-september-2026-advert.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=409&wpfd_file_id=17084266&token=&preview=1) docx ### [Equal Opportunities Form 2026](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/409/boarding-and-admin/17084269/equal-opportunities-form-2026-9.docx "Equal Opportunities Form 2026") Size: 47.45 KB Date modified: 25-09-2026 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/409/boarding-and-admin/17084269/equal-opportunities-form-2026-9.docx) pdf ### [Boarding and Admin Support](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/409/boarding-and-admin/17084267/boarding-and-admin-support.pdf "Boarding and Admin Support") Size: 81.02 KB Date modified: 25-09-2026 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/409/boarding-and-admin/17084267/boarding-and-admin-support.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=409&wpfd_file_id=17084267&token=&preview=1) docx ### [Application Form Boarding and Admin](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/409/boarding-and-admin/17084268/application-form-boarding-and-admin.docx "Application Form Boarding and Admin") Size: 52.57 KB Date modified: 25-09-2026 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/409/boarding-and-admin/17084268/application-form-boarding-and-admin.docx) --- ### [Year 8 Admissions](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-8-admissions/) **Published:** June 8, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Excerpt:** Year 8 admissions. The majority of pupils enter RSD in Year 8 having sat the Common Entrance Assessment (CEA) in Primary 7. **Content:** # Year 8 Admissions [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies# Admissions to RSD The majority of pupils enter RSD in Year 8 having sat the Schools’ Entrance Assessment Group's (SEAG) Entrance Assessment in Primary 7. Some pupils join the school in Years 9, 10 and 11 if places are available. Entry to Sixth Form is also possible and there is a separate admissions process for pupils seeking places in Year 13. RSD is usually oversubscribed so it is important to contact the school as early as possible if you are seeking a place. This is particularly important for Boarding places, the majority of which are allocated around 10-12 months in advance of a boarder joining the school. RSD operates a Waiting List and we keep in contact with prospective pupils’ families to help guide applicants through the process. If you would like to apply for a place at RSD and need some help with the admissions process, then feel free to contact us. We will be glad to help. # Helping you with Admissions ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SEAG-Logo-cropped-300x124.jpg)RSD uses the Entrance Assessment, administered by SEAG, as a transfer test for pupils seeking to join the school in Year 8. Full details can be viewed on their website [seagni.co.uk/](https://seagni.co.uk/) The information below is provided to help guide parents and pupils through the transfer process. If you need help with any aspect of the admissions process, then please feel free to contact us for further guidance. Key Dates 2020-21 2020-21 Applications for Year 8 places can be made using the EA’s online portal between 1st March and 16th March. You can see further information here - [https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions/post-primary-admissions-guide](https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions/post-primary-admissions-guide "https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions/post-primary-admissions-guide") Parent Communications: {{/if}} {{else}} {{ext}} {{/if}}### [{{{crop\_title}}}]({{linkdownload}} "{{post_title}}") {{#if description}}{{{description}}} {{/if}}Size: {{bytesToSize size}} Date modified: {{modified}} [Download]({{linkdownload}}){{#if openpdflink}}[Preview ]({{openpdflink}}){{else}}{{#if viewerlink}}[Preview ]({{viewerlink}}){{/if}}{{/if}} {{/each}} {{/if}} ## Year 8 Parent Letters pdf ### [Update to P7 Parents 21 January 21](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/284/year-8-parent-letters/17078289/update-to-p7-parents-21-january-21.pdf "Update to P7 Parents 21 January 21") Size: 499.76 KB Date modified: 02-03-2021 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/284/year-8-parent-letters/17078289/update-to-p7-parents-21-january-21.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=284&wpfd_file_id=17078289&token=&preview=1) pdf ### [P7 to Y8 transfer advice 1 Mar 2021](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/284/year-8-parent-letters/17078290/p7-to-y8-transfer-advice-1-mar-2021.pdf "P7 to Y8 transfer advice 1 Mar 2021") Size: 564.69 KB Date modified: 02-03-2021 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/284/year-8-parent-letters/17078290/p7-to-y8-transfer-advice-1-mar-2021.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=284&wpfd_file_id=17078290&token=&preview=1) Key Events Key Dates 2026-2027 *2026* - Saturday 17th October (10.00 – 11.10 am – arrival time prior to this) – RSD Familiarisation Morning - Saturday 14th November (10.00 – 11.20 am – arrival time prior to this) – SEAG transfer test 1 - Saturday 21st November (10.00 – 11.10 am – arrival time prior to this) – SEAG transfer test 2 *2027* - - Wednesday 20th January to Friday 22nd January – P7 Open Mornings in RSD - Saturday 23rd January – SEAG releases results to families - February – P7 parents make online application for Year 8 place to the Education Authority - \[February – P6 Open Evening for pupils applying for Sept 2028 entry\] - March/April – RSD Admissions Committee awards places and informs Education Authority - May – Notification of post-primary school placements from EA via EA Portal; RSD sends admissions letters to pupils joining RSD in Year 8 - June – Induction day for P7 pupils joining RSD - August – Induction day for new Year 8 pupils - September – Welcome to RSD! RSD Admissions Criteria {{/if}} ## RSD Admissions Criteria pdf ### [RSD Admissions Criteria](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/282/rsd-admissions-criteria/17083866/rsd-admissions-criteria.pdf "RSD Admissions Criteria") Size: 280.97 KB Date modified: 06-01-2026 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/282/rsd-admissions-criteria/17083866/rsd-admissions-criteria.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=282&wpfd_file_id=17083866&token=&preview=1) SEAG Information for Parents {{/if}} ## Year 8 Admissions pdf ### [SEAG Expectations of Parents and Pupils ...](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/410/year-8-admissions/17084288/seag-expectations-of-parents-and-pupils-2026-including-what-if-scenarios-2026-final.pdf "SEAG Expectations of Parents and Pupils 2026 including What If Scenarios 2026 final") Size: 372.85 KB Date modified: 05-10-2026 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/410/year-8-admissions/17084288/seag-expectations-of-parents-and-pupils-2026-including-what-if-scenarios-2026-final.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=410&wpfd_file_id=17084288&token=&preview=1) pdf ### [FAQS for Parents whose Children will sit...](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/410/year-8-admissions/17084287/faqs-for-parents-whose-children-will-sit-the-seag-entrance-assessment-2026-final.pdf "FAQS for Parents whose Children will sit the SEAG Entrance Assessment 2026 Final") Size: 259.32 KB Date modified: 05-10-2026 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/410/year-8-admissions/17084287/faqs-for-parents-whose-children-will-sit-the-seag-entrance-assessment-2026-final.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=410&wpfd_file_id=17084287&token=&preview=1) RSD’s P6 summer school We hope that you like what you see at the Open Evening and decide to make RSD your choice after primary school. That means getting ready for the transfer test, officially known as the SEAG Entrance Assessment. Many pupils choose to do this each year and primary schools often help with clubs and support materials. We like to help also, so RSD runs a Summer Workshop each June, aimed at helping pupils in P6 to familiarise themselves with the Entrance Assessment and to practise some of the English and Mathematics questions. RSD provides everything – the primary school teacher, the workbooks and the juice and biscuits! There is no charge for this service and we will contact you with all the details closer to the time. P6 Open Evening The P6 Open Evening is held in February each year and the event begins with everyone together in the Assembly Hall to hear from the Headmaster and some RSD pupils about their school experiences. Parents and pupils are then taken on guided tours of the school, led by RSD staff and prefects, and this is a chance to see school facilities and to meet staff and pupils in various subject settings. They will try to give you a taster of the activities they undertake together daily so that you have some idea of what lessons are like at RSD. The evening concludes with refreshments in the Assembly Hall and a chance to talk to staff and ask questions. RSD’s P7 autumn workshop In September/October of P7 we run workshops for all the pupils signed up to take the SEAG Entrance Assessment with us. This is organised with the primary schools and takes place at RSD after school. As with the summer school, RSD provides a primary school teacher, the workbooks and the juice and biscuits but the focus for these workshops is on some of the trickier topics in the Entrance Assessment. Set alongside your own preparations and the work done in your primary school, the autumn workshops should put you in a good position to approach the SEAG Entrance Assessment days in November/December with real confidence. SEAG Entrance Assessment Test Mornings The dates of the SEAG Entrance Assessment test morning are given above and the most important “dos and don’ts” will be explained on the Familiarisation Morning and in the notes given to you then. The key things to remember are: - Get here early – by 9.30 am at the latest - Have a printed copy of your SEAG Pupil Card with you - Go to the toilet before the test starts – you won’t be given additional time if you leave the test room for a few minutes One thing that parents are sometimes concerned about is, “what will we do if something happens at the time of the test?” The most typical scenario is a pupil taking ill. There is a straightforward process to deal with this and you will receive full details at the Familiarisation Morning but the best advice is make sure you act at the time – gather evidence of what has happened (e.g. doctor’s note) and present this to RSD when applying. The RSD Admissions Committee looks at all such evidence and always tries to be as understanding and helpful as possible. P7 Familiarisation Morning Each year, on a Saturday morning in October of your P7 year, we run a Familiarisation Morning to help parents and pupils see and understand the transfer process and test, the SEAG Entrance Assessment. The Examinations Officer explains the mechanics of how the test works and the Headmaster guides parents through the admissions process, including the key dates and how to fill in the transfer form. The boys and girls have a dry run of going to the rooms where the tests are held and they learn what the test paper will look like and how to approach completing their paper (though there is no test of course!). The whole event lasts around an hour and ten minutes, running from 10.00 – 11.00/11.10 am, similar timings as the actual test days. By the end of our morning together parents and pupils usually feel at ease with the process. P7 Open Mornings Towards the end of January, we will invite parents and P7 pupils to come into RSD during the morning and to see the real school in operation. Unlike the P6 Open Evening, where there are lots of activities put on just for you, this is where you get to see what being a pupil at RSD is really like. The Headmaster will speak to parents and pupils for a short time and then you will be taken around the school by some of our current Year 8 pupils and prefects. You will be in small groups so you really do get a chance to see the school in action and what lessons are like day-to-day. We finish the morning together with refreshments and the opportunity for final questions ahead of receiving your test result and completing your transfer form. We hope you like what you see and choose RSD to be your next school! Special Circumstances and Special Provisions Special Circumstances and Special Provisions: Guidelines and forms for parents & guardians Please note that forms for Special Consideration and Special Provisions should not be submitted to the school but uploaded via the EA Portal. {{/if}} ## RSD Year 8 Admissions Special Circumstances pdf ### [Claiming Special Provisions - A Guide fo...](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/357/rsd-year-8-admissions-special-circumstances/17083860/claiming-special-provisions-a-guide-for-parents-guardians-2025-26.pdf "Claiming Special Provisions - A Guide for Parents & Guardians 2025-26") Size: 305.65 KB Date modified: 11-11-2025 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/357/rsd-year-8-admissions-special-circumstances/17083860/claiming-special-provisions-a-guide-for-parents-guardians-2025-26.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=357&wpfd_file_id=17083860&token=&preview=1) pdf ### [Claiming Special Circumstances - 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Most teachers also play the role of form tutor, guiding pupils as they progress through school and providing pupils with support and pastoral care. Staff are deeply committed to the school’s ethos, with everyone involved in Boarding in some way, including some teachers who act as resident staff, and large numbers of staff committed to RSD’s extensive extra-curricular programme. Not surprisingly, staff and pupils enjoy great relationships based around a shared vision and values. Staff also support one another, engaging in professional development by sharing experiences and expertise, and looking after one another through the Staff Common Room Committee’s health and wellbeing programme and various social events. --- ### [School Events](https://www.royaldungannon.com/school-events/) **Published:** June 19, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # School Events [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies Current Month Current Month Current Month Current Month Current Month Current Month Current Month Current Month Current Month Current Month Current Month --- ### [Pastoral Care](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pastoral-care/) **Published:** July 13, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # Pastoral Care [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies# Pastoral Structure RSD is a caring school where pupils are known as individuals. There is a huge commitment across the whole school community to ensuring that RSD pupils can enjoy school and be successful. The pastoral structure is led by the Vice Principal of Pastoral and Inclusion, supported by an Assistant Head of Pastoral and seven Heads of Year. Each Head of Year leads a team of four Form Tutors (including the Head of Year). As far as is possible within the staffing of the school the four Form Tutors and particularly the Head of Year will remain with the group throughout their school career. The responsibility for the personal, social and academic development of the pupils in each year group rests with the Head of Year and Form Tutors. The Heads of Year focus on the pastoral needs of pupils, including issues of behaviour, discipline, attendance, punctuality, welfare and rewards. The Form Tutor is focused upon day-to-day pastoral matters with his or her pupils, including registering the pupils each morning. There are also three Heads of Key Stage who monitor pupils’ academic progress. Although the Heads of Key Stage are not directly involved in day-to-day pastoral work, they provide on-going information regarding pupils’ academic progress which is useful for the pastoral team when considering the needs of pupils. The interaction of the Heads of Key Stage and the Heads of Year is a key feature of the pastoral and curriculum system. Literacy & Study Skills Support Some pupils in Years 8-10 require literacy support to help them develop their language skills, both oral and written. The English Department and the Literacy Coordinator identify pupils and their needs through teacher assessment and cohort testing. Ongoing assessment, in class and for homework, along with school examinations, are used by teachers to judge pupils’ progress and to look for areas where pupils would benefit from further support. Cohort testing, using CAT and the Progress Test in English (PTE), help to specify areas for support still further. Pupils are supported by the Literacy Support teacher for a defined period, in small groups or one-to-one, as well as in class. In addition, RSD offers homework support in two formats. - The first is available to any pupil after school, Monday to Thursday, in the Library. This is a supervised environment and provides a quiet space for pupils waiting for later buses to complete homework, with facilities such as books, journals and computers easily accessible. - The second is Homework Club, where individual pupils are identified by the Heads of Key Stages 3 and 4 as in need of support to become better at coping with homework tasks. Pupils agree to enter Homework Club for a period of time and are offered guidance about how to organise themselves for homework and structure task completion. Some individual pupils in Key Stage 4 are identified as requiring study skills support to help them cope with the GCSE examination process, including coursework. Pupils are supported by the Literacy Support teacher for a defined period, in small groups or one-to-one, as well as in class. The objective in all of these instances is to support pupils in reaching a state of independence and self-management. [ ![Student hands point with a pen over a printed worksheet on a desk in a classroom setting](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Literacy-Support1-scaled.jpg?w=717&h=478&ssl=1 "Literacy Support1") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pastoral-care/literacy-support1/) [ ![Two students in uniform studies at a library desk, separated by a clear acrylic divider, writing in notebooks.](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Literacy-Support2-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "Literacy Support2") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pastoral-care/literacy-support2/) [ ![Person writes with a red-and-white pen on worksheets at a desk, with a pink binder and folders nearby.](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Literacy-Support3-scaled.jpg?w=355&h=237&ssl=1 "Literacy Support3") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pastoral-care/literacy-support3/) English as an Additional Language For pupils whose first language is not English there is support from TEFL teachers (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) through after-school classes and, with the help of tutors and teachers, in some timetabled lessons. There is a strong focus on helping new pupils improve both their conversational English to help them settle and make friends and also their written English to help with their studies. There is close cooperation between TEFL teachers and the English Department to ensure that every pupil has the best chance to succeed in his or her studies. The focus is upon helping pupils to progress with English as a subject and also in their other subjects. The key areas are: - Talking & Listening in English - Writing for effect in English - English Literature (novels, plays and poetry) - Understanding key subject terms - Understanding command words in each subject (e.g. explain; describe; evaluate) Pupil Council Each Form Tutor group elects two representatives to the School Council, which meets regularly to look at issues relevant to pupils in each Key Stage. In addition, each year group elects representatives to the Pupil Leadership Team which works with the Headmaster, Senior staff and Governors on all aspects of school improvement. # Pupil Support The school also offers a specialist counselling service, provided by the Department of Education Independent Counselling Service for Schools and operated via Family Works Counselling. This is an excellent additional service which supplements the pastoral system and supports pupils who are facing a significant difficulty in or out of school. --- ### [A Level Results](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-results/) **Published:** July 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # A Level Results [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > VacanciesResults at A Level for RSD pupils are consistently very strong. At A Level, pupils generally sit the AS part of their A Level examinations at the end of Year 13 and the A2 part at the end of Year 14. Re-sits of the AS examinations are possible at the end of Year 14. Pupil achievements at A Level are celebrated in Assembly and at Prize Giving each year. At A Level, results have been impressive and performance is consistently above the average figures for UK and Northern Ireland schools. The typical outcome shows 7 out of 10 grades at A\*-B and 9 out of 10 grades at A\*-C each year. The **average** A Level profile for an RSD pupil is consistently around ABB grades from year to year. For the past 10 years the rate of progress made by RSD pupils from GCSE to A Level – known as value-added data - shows RSD to be one of the top performing schools at AS and A Level in the UK; and across the 3 year period 2014-16 to be in the top 10% of UK schools for value-added at A Level. 95% of RSD pupils in Year 14 go on to university, including Oxbridge and the Russell Group of universities. ### % of grades at A\* / A ### 2025 ### 3 Year Average ### % of grades at A\* / B ### 2025 ### 3 Year Average ### % of grades at A\* / C ### 2025 ### 3 Year Average ### % of Year 14 who achieved three or more A Levels at Grades A\* / C ### 2025 ### 3 Year Average ### % of Year 14 who achieved two or more A Levels at Grades A\* / E ### 2025 ### 3 Year Average A downloadable document is provided with A Level results for each subject for the last three consecutive years. {{/if}} {{else}} {{ext}} {{/if}}### [{{{crop\_title}}}]({{linkdownload}} "{{post_title}}") {{#if description}}{{{description}}} {{/if}}Size: {{bytesToSize size}} Date modified: {{modified}} [Download]({{linkdownload}}){{#if openpdflink}}[Preview ]({{openpdflink}}){{else}}{{#if viewerlink}}[Preview ]({{viewerlink}}){{/if}}{{/if}} {{/each}} {{/if}} ## A Level Results pdf ### [A Level Statistics 2025 Year 14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/183/a-level-results/17083906/a-level-statistics-2025-year-14.pdf "A Level Statistics 2025 Year 14") Size: 114.89 KB Date modified: 21-01-2026 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/183/a-level-results/17083906/a-level-statistics-2025-year-14.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=183&wpfd_file_id=17083906&token=&preview=1) pdf ### [A Level Statistics 2023 Year 14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/183/a-level-results/17081726/a-level-statistics-2023-year-14.pdf "A Level Statistics 2023 Year 14") Size: 141.22 KB Date modified: 23-11-2023 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/183/a-level-results/17081726/a-level-statistics-2023-year-14.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=183&wpfd_file_id=17081726&token=&preview=1) pdf ### [A Level Statistics 2024](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/183/a-level-results/17082994/a-level-statistics-2024.pdf "A Level Statistics 2024") Size: 118.94 KB Date modified: 24-10-2024 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/183/a-level-results/17082994/a-level-statistics-2024.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=183&wpfd_file_id=17082994&token=&preview=1) --- ### [GCSE Results](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-results/) **Published:** July 12, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # GCSE Examination Results [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > VacanciesResults at GCSE for RSD pupils are consistently very strong. Pupils sit their GCSE examinations at the end of the two-year course. There are no modules. Pupil achievements at GCSE are celebrated in Assembly and at Prize Giving each year. At GCSE, RSD pupils fulfil their academic potential. Performance has been consistently above the average figures for UK and Northern Ireland schools. One way to think about the typical GCSE outcome for RSD pupils is to look at the trends over time. This shows that: - 3 out of 4 grades are A\*-B from year to year - The **average** GCSE profile for an RSD pupil is around 9.3 B grades or 8.25 A grades - Over 90% of RSD pupils return at least 7 A\*-C grades - Over 95% of RSD pupils return at least 5 A\*-C grades ### % of grades at A\* / A ### 2025 ### 3 Year Average ### % of grades at A\* / B ### 2025 ### 3 Year Average ### % of grades at A\* / C ### 2025 ### 3 Year Average ### % of Year 12 who achieved 5 GCSEs at A\* / C ### 2025 ### 3 Year Average ### % of Year 12 who achieved 7+ GCSEs at A\* / C ### 2025 ### 3 Year Average A downloadable document is provided with GCSE results for each subject for the last three consecutive years. {{/if}} {{else}} {{ext}} {{/if}}### [{{{crop\_title}}}]({{linkdownload}} "{{post_title}}") {{#if description}}{{{description}}} {{/if}}Size: {{bytesToSize size}} Date modified: {{modified}} [Download]({{linkdownload}}){{#if openpdflink}}[Preview ]({{openpdflink}}){{else}}{{#if viewerlink}}[Preview ]({{viewerlink}}){{/if}}{{/if}} {{/each}} {{/if}} ## GCSE Results pdf ### [GCSE Statistics 2025 Year 12](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/182/gcse-results/17083905/gcse-statistics-2025-year-12.pdf "GCSE Statistics 2025 Year 12") Size: 64.01 KB Date modified: 21-01-2026 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/182/gcse-results/17083905/gcse-statistics-2025-year-12.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=182&wpfd_file_id=17083905&token=&preview=1) pdf ### [GCSE Statistics 2024 Year 12](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/182/gcse-results/17082991/gcse-statistics-2024-year-12.pdf "GCSE Statistics 2024 Year 12") Size: 121.50 KB Date modified: 24-10-2024 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/182/gcse-results/17082991/gcse-statistics-2024-year-12.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=182&wpfd_file_id=17082991&token=&preview=1) pdf ### [GCSE Statistics 2023 Year 12](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/182/gcse-results/17081722/gcse-statistics-2023-year-12.pdf "GCSE Statistics 2023 Year 12") Size: 154.20 KB Date modified: 23-11-2023 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/182/gcse-results/17081722/gcse-statistics-2023-year-12.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=182&wpfd_file_id=17081722&token=&preview=1) --- ### [Meet the Team](https://www.royaldungannon.com/meet-the-team/) **Published:** July 20, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Excerpt:** Boarding Department is home to 30 boys and 24 girls, cared for by a large team of staff who work together to ensure high standards of care are provided for all. **Content:** # Meet the Team [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > VacanciesThe Boarding Department is home to 30 boys and 27 girls, cared for by a large team of staff who work together to ensure high standards of care are provided for all. RSD Boarding has a very vibrant atmosphere with a clear ethos of making all boarders feel relaxed and at ease in a homely environment. The Boarding staff consists of the Head of Boarding, who is responsible for the overall running of the Boarding Department, an Assistant Head of Boarding and a team of Boarding Staff made up of teaching and non teaching staff with boarding responsibilities, a team of matrons (covering day and night duties) and a team of tutors from our sister school in New Zealand, the Dilworth School. The day school teaching staff help to supervise evening prep alongside boarding staff, and collectively they provide lots of support for boarders and ensure a high standard of care. Medical and dental facilities are close by and matrons ensure that any dental or health issues are dealt with promptly and efficiently. There is a consistent focus upon ensuring high levels of medical and pastoral care, academic support and guidance on how to enjoy life in Boarding. There is also a Boarders’ Committee, consisting of boarders and boarding staff, which meets regularly to discuss issues and suggest improvements. This is a key way for pupils and staff to ensure that everyone’s voice is heard and new ideas explored. Most recently, the committee has focused upon revamping the menus for evening meals and breakfast and this has led to significant investment in kitchen facilities, equipment and ingredients and the appointment of additional staff in the kitchen. RSD boarding is all about working together to create the best experience possible! --- ### [Boarding Application](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-application/) **Published:** July 30, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Excerpt:** All Boarding applications are direct to RSD. You may apply online for a place at RSD Boarding or, alternatively, download an application form and then send this to RSD. **Content:** # Boarding Application [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > VacanciesAll Boarding applications are direct to RSD. You may **apply online** for a place at RSD Boarding or, alternatively, download an application form and then send this to RSD. Please note that applications for admission into the Boarding Department should be accompanied by a pupil’s two most recent school reports (preferably reports covering a whole academic year). If the report for the current academic year is not yet available, you may submit a term report or a letter of recommendation from your current Headteacher. For applicants whose first language is not English, evidence of English may be requested via a Skype interview and/or by written examination. For pupils applying for A Level courses, evidence of GCSE English or IELTS 6.0 or higher, or equivalent should be submitted with the application. RSD is usually very over-subscribed for Boarding applications and it is important therefore to apply early to secure a place. Most places are allocated by the RSD Admissions Committee in November for starting school the following September so you should aim to apply about a year in advance. ***Miss S Winslow*** ***Head of Boarding*** Online Boarding Application Order Number **Application for boarding place for a child.** Give the full name of the child below. I/We wish to apply to the boarding place for my/our child/ward: Child Forename \* Child Middle Names Gender \* Male Female Child Surname \* Date of birth \* ***Instructions:** Click into date entry field, from the popup calendar choose **Year** first, then **Month** and finally **Day**.* As a boarder from Month \* Year \* to Year \* 8 9 10 11 12 13 --- **Personal Information (pupil)** Address \* Town \* County/District \* Post Code \* Country \* Disability/Medical Information/Special Educational Need \* Telephone Email Address for all School Correspondence to be sent to: (N.B. Parent/Guardian's email address NOT pupil's) Child possesses a British Passport? \* Yes No State what type of passport they possess \* Child possesses an EU Passport? \* Yes No Passport Number \* Passport Expiry Date \* Disability/Medical Information/Special Educational Need \* If your child has any disability or medical condition which might affect their studies and for which special arrangements may have to be made, please provide details below. Please include any information on any health, dietary, psychological, and special educational needs. Otherwise please sign the Disclaimer below to confirm that the child has no known, medical conditions. Medical Disclaimer \* I confirm that the child named above has no known medical conditions and is not currently taking any medication. Parent/Guardian Name \* Signature \* Date \* Please provide any details of regular medications and dosage. \* \*\*\*(Please note that if your child is accepted into boarding a full vaccination history and medical report (in English) will be requested as part of the admissions process, as this is a stipulation when registering with a GP/Doctor here in NI)\*\*\* --- Full name of Father/Guardian \* Full name of Mother/Guardian \* Parent/Guardian Email Address \* The school requires two school reports (or one report and a letter of recommendation from Headteacher) Can you attach the last two school reports? \* Yes No The school requires evidence of the level of English the child currently has (if applicable). Can you attach evidence? \* Yes No --- Checklist for completion of application \* Two school reports (or one report and a letter of recommendation from Headteacher) Evidence of level of English (if applicable) Details on disability/medical/SEN Please check that you have answered all questions prior to submitting the application. I understand that The Royal School Dungannon is the data controller of the personal information we hold about our pupils and their parents/families/carers/legal guardians. This means that RSD is responsible for deciding how it holds and uses the personal information which it collects. We/I understand the full version of the RSD Privacy Notice is on the School website (www.royaldungannon.com). --- Add Files Download Application Form If you prefer to complete the application on paper, please download the application form below and print a copy for completion. {{/if}} ## Boarding Application pdf ### [Boarding Application Form 2025](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/179/boarding-application/17083890/boarding-application-form-2025.pdf "Boarding Application Form 2025") Size: 100.78 KB Date modified: 13-01-2026 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/179/boarding-application/17083890/boarding-application-form-2025.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=179&wpfd_file_id=17083890&token=&preview=1) **Completed application forms should be returned to:** ***Sarah Winslow*, The Royal School, 2 Ranfurly Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, BT71 6EG** **or emailed to <swinslow107@rsd.dungannon.ni.sch.uk>** --- ### [Clubs & Societies](https://www.royaldungannon.com/clubs-societies/) **Published:** July 5, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # Clubs & Societies [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies Life at RSD is very busy and for all the right reasons. In addition to sport, music and drama there is a good range of extra-curricular activities for RSD pupils to throw themselves into and so many do just that! These include: - Junior Book Club - Junior Science Club - Chess Club - Scripture Union (junior and senior branches) - Computer Games Design Club - ECO club - Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme - Debating Society - Magazine & News Team - Young Enterprise - Safer School Team - Charities Committee In many cases these clubs and societies rely upon pupils to play the role of chair, secretary or general organiser. Clubs for juniors such as the Book Club and Computer Games Design Club are overseen and led by senior pupils while the ECO club and Young Enterprise are run almost entirely by pupils. The Safer School Team provides guidance for pupils and parents on issues such as e-safety, mental health awareness and anti-bullying. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award tests pupils as they learn to navigate their way across the mountains. Teamwork and preparation are the keys to success. The Scripture Union provides a focus for pupils’ spiritual lives and here too pupils take on much of the responsibility for organising events, including the School’s Easter Service. The Charities Committee organise numerous events and fun activities throughout the year and in the process raise thousands of pounds for good causes. At RSD pupil-led activity is the norm and learning outside the classroom is just as much valued as formal lessons. ### Extra Curricular Activities [table id=24 responsive=scroll /] - The library is available before school, breaktime, lunchtime and after school (until 4.45pm) each day - K14 (computer room) is available each day at lunchtime (and breaktime for the printing of urgent academic work) - \# Lost Property: Lost property will only be open at the above times but essential items can be claimed any day at breaktime or lunchtime (eg glasses, wallets, purses, bus passes, keys) - The Drama Society will publish their rehearsals for cast members of the school play on a weekly basis. - The Charities Committee will meet on Thursdays (2nd sitting) and on various days at certain times of the year to prepare for events. - The Safer Schools Team will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1.00pm at certain times of the year to prepare for events. 2025/26 - Extra-curricular list to be finalised. Below is the provisional list of activities. Please check with the teacher in charge for final details. | **Time** | **Monday** | **Tuesday** | **Wednesday** | **Thursday** | **Friday** | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | **Before School** | | | SU Prayer Meeting (Y8 – Y14 in K13 at 8.30) | | | | **Lunch 1st sitting** | Chamber Choir (R3, Y11 – Y14) First Lego League TEAM (1.10-1.50) Junior SU (H1, Y8 – Y10) 1.00-1.25 Chess Club Rugby - Year 11 S&C (backs) 1.00-1.45 ABP Challenge Year 11 (H1) | Senior Choir (Forum, Y11 – Y14) First Lego League TEAM (1.10-1.50) Eco Club 1.15-1.45pm fortnightly | Chamber Choir (Y11 - Y14) First Lego League TEAM (1.10-1.50) Young Enterprise (Y13) 1.00 – 1.55 Junior Drama 1.00-1.25 (Term 1 only, commences October) Science Club (1.20pm – Year 8 1st Wednesday, Year 9 – 3rd Wednesday of each month) | Senior Choir (Forum, Y11 – Y14) First Lego League TEAM (1.10-1.50) Y10 excluding Junior Choir members) Board Game Club in H15 Connect Social Club - Reach Mentoring K11 | Debating Society (alternate Fridays, 1.00 – 1.25) First Lego League TEAM (1.10-1.50) Junior Drama 1.00 – 1.25 (Term 1 only, commences October) Eco Club (1.15 – 1.45pm fortnightly) | | **Lunch 2nd sitting** | Chess Club Senior SU Committee (Y11-14) | Junior Choir (Forum, Y8 – Y10) Charities Committee (Y13) Eco Club 1.15-1.45pm fortnightly | Young Enterprise (Y13, 1.15 – 1.55) Book Club Royal String Quartet Science Club (1.20pm – Year 8 1st Wednesday, Year 9 – 3rd Wednesday of each month) | Junior Choir (Forum, Y8 – Y10) Connect Social Club - Reach Mentoring K11 Board Game Club in H15 | Band (1.20 – 1.50, Y8 – Y14) Eco Club (1.15 – 1.45pm fortnightly) | | **After School** | 1st and 2nd XI Hockey (Y11-14) Art Support (Y11&13 Art pupils) U14 Rugby Year 10 | Senior Rugby (Y12 – Y14) U13 Hockey (Y9) Art Support (Y12&14 Art pupils) U14 Hockey (Y10) TEFL Group 2 (Y8 - Y9) Medallion Rugby S&C (3.35pm – 4.30pm) | U12 Rugby (Y8) U14 Hockey (Y9) Badminton Club (Seniors Sept – Dec, Juniors Feb – Easter) Rugby - Year 10 S&C (forwards) 1.00 – 1.45 Cross Country (Y9 – Y14 girls, Nov – Jan only) TEFL Group 1 (Y8 - 11) DoE Silver (Y11) and DoE Gold (Y13) 3.45 - 4.45 Senior Hockey S&C (3.35pm – 4.30pm) | 3rd XI/4th XI hockey (Y11 – Y14) Senior rugby (Y12 – Y14) Medallion rugby (Y11) U13 rugby (Y9) U12 hockey (Y8) Science Club (3.45 – 4.30 for Y8) TEFL Group 3 (Y10 - Y12) Royal Strings (5.00pm – 6.00pm) U14 Rugby S&C (3.35pm – 4.30pm) | Senior SU (Y11 – Y14) 3.45 - 4.45 | - The library is available before school, breaktime, lunchtime and after school (until 4.30pm) each day - K14 (computer room) is available each day at lunchtime (and breaktime for the printing of urgent academic work) - The Drama Society will publish their rehearsals for cast members of the school play on a weekly basis. - The Charities Committee will meet on Tuesdays (2nd sitting) and on various days at certain times of the year to prepare for events. - The Safer Schools Team will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1.00pm at certain times of the year to prepare for events. --- ### [Music & Drama](https://www.royaldungannon.com/music-drama/) **Published:** July 5, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # Music & Drama [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies At RSD we want pupils to have an experience of School which is memorable for all the right reasons. There is a huge commitment to extra-curricular and enrichment activities from the teaching staff and pupils alike and it is generally considered to be one of the most important ingredients in creating the ‘RSD spirit’. Whether it is events and activities organised by our many clubs and societies or trips abroad organised by Departments the School is always buzzing with activity and opportunity. Around 200 RSD pupils are regularly involved in music with some learning an instrument for the first time while others are heading towards final examinations and certificates. The Junior Choir, Chamber Choir and Senior Choir perform at the major School events and in the community, delighting audiences with complex harmonies and a wide range of musical genres, as well as competing in festivals and regional competitions. The Symphonic Wind Band and the Royal Strings, alongside the Pipe & Drums, various ensembles and solo performers, provide the backbone of the Spring Concert. Whether it is for pleasure or for academic study and a possible career, music plays a central role in pupils’ lives at RSD. Drama is another favourite and the cast and crew of the School Play or Musical each year will often number around 100 pupils, with costumes, make-up, sound, lighting and set design every bit as involving as the acting or singing and dancing. Serious drama, comedy, the classics and favourite musicals, all have their turn on the RSD stage. Drama also features in the Junior School with the Christmas Concert and the Year 10 House Drama competition allowing many of our stars of the future to take their bow. ### Recent RSD productions include: - South Pacific - A Christmas Carol - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Pride and Prejudice - Fiddler on the Roof - The Wind in the Willows - Hello Dolly! - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Sister Act - Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass - Guys and Dolls - Annie Hello Dolly Christmas Concert Christmas Carol Service Guys and Dolls The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Spring Concert House Music Competition Tom Sawyer --- ### [Special Educational Needs](https://www.royaldungannon.com/special-educational-needs/) **Published:** July 13, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # **Special Educational Needs** [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies# Welcome from our Learning Support Co-Ordinators Mr Graham (Learning Support Co-Ordinator) Mrs McCormick (Assistant Learning Support Co-Ordinator) RSD prides itself on having an inclusive atmosphere where each individual pupil is supported in their learning. The aim is always to remove or minimise barriers and ensure that each pupil has the opportunity to enjoy school and to realise his or her potential. We seek to ensure that the needs of all the pupils with special educational needs and/or a disability will be addressed and provision made available to them throughout their school career. We aim to promote the pastoral, intellectual, social, and physical development of each pupil in a manner which prepares for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life. We seek to provide a broad, balanced and relevant education within the structure of the Northern Ireland Curriculum so that the individuality of each pupil is recognised, their potential fulfilled and self-confidence enhanced. Role of Staff The School’s Learning Support Co-ordinator provides Individual Education Plans and, with the team of teaching assistants, helps pupils who have a disability or specific learning need to access the curriculum and school life in general. There is careful integration with day-to-day teaching and extra-curricular life to ensure that all pupils can enjoy school to the full. RSD teachers spend time getting to know pupils and their specific needs and there is continuous training for staff to help them understand those needs and ensure that all pupils with SEN/ Disability feel valued and have a positive self-image by offering curricular, pastoral and extra-curricular experiences and opportunities which develop skills and knowledge and promote success and self-confidence. JCQ Access Arrangements Please see below for the JCQ guidelines on access arrangements and special consideration. <https://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/access-arrangements-and-special-consideration/> Additional SEN Information Please see the EA website for further information on SEN. <https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/special-educational-needs-sen> Facilities There are toilets with facilities for disabled access situated adjacent to the Sports Hall and the library; and toilet facilities for pupils of restricted height. Facilities for pupils with restricted height/disability exist in Food Technology and Design & Technology where there are adjustable sinks, cookers, and benches. There are also adjustable benches in the Science Department. An ICT lab has been developed on the ground floor and there are currently 12 hi-lo chairs available for use by pupils of restricted height. The commitment at RSD is to support pupils with SEN/disability so as to enable full access to the curriculum and the broader aspects of school life, including extra-curricular life and trips. Staff and pupils take great pride in ensuring that everyone in the RSD community is valued and included. RSD SEN Leaflet [ ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=170&wpfd_file_id=17083525&token=&preview=1) ### SEN leaflet 2025 File size: 868.26 KB Created: 25-06-2025 Updated: 25-06-2025 Hits: 217 [ Download ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/170/sen-leaflet/17083525/sen-leaflet-2025.pdf "SEN leaflet 2025") [ Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=170&wpfd_file_id=17083525&token=&preview=1) There is a strong emphasis upon working with parents and all relevant agencies so as to adopt a multi-disciplinary approach and support each pupil’s development towards independence, both in school and at home. RSD also encourages each pupil to contribute in assessing and reviewing the impact of their SEN and the implementation of their IEP to be involved in target setting. There is also a commitment to providing the facilities and resources required for each pupil with a SEN or disability. In recent years, for example, RSD has extended wheelchair access at the Main Entrance and the Sports Hall; installed a lift for access to the second floor in the Ranfurly Building; and installed three chair lifts to enable access to older parts of the building. --- ### [Key Documents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/key-documents/) **Published:** June 15, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Excerpt:** A collection of key documents from school development plans to policies are available here to view online or you can download copies for later viewing. **Content:** Key Documents In this section you will be able to find a number of key documents including: - The School Development Plan (SDP) outlining medium-term priorities for RSD - The Annual Report providing a general summary of recent developments and school statistics - The School Information booklet which provides an overview of the RSD curriculum, policies and statistics - The RSD Prospectus, showcasing key elements about the school You will also be able to see a range of RSD policies, including important areas such as anti-bullying and child protection. If you would like to have a hard copy of any document or policy then please contact the RSD Reception Office. School Prospectus | [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/RSDProspectus25-300x208.png)](https://simplebooklet.com/rsdprospectus2025) | You can access a High Quality version of our prospectus [here](https://simplebooklet.com/rsdprospectus2025). {{/if}} ## School Prospectus pdf ### [RSD Prospectus 2025](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/173/school-prospectus/17083196/rsd-prospectus-2025.pdf "RSD Prospectus 2025") Size: 3.80 MB Date modified: 16-01-2025 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/173/school-prospectus/17083196/rsd-prospectus-2025.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=173&wpfd_file_id=17083196&token=&preview=1) | |---|---| You can read our School Prospectus online or feel free to download a copy to view offline at a later date. School Information You can read our information booklet online or feel free to download a copy to view offline at a later date. {{/if}} {{else}} {{ext}} {{/if}}### [{{{crop\_title}}}]({{linkdownload}} "{{post_title}}") {{#if description}}{{{description}}} {{/if}}Size: {{bytesToSize size}} Date modified: {{modified}} [Download]({{linkdownload}}){{#if openpdflink}}[Preview ]({{openpdflink}}){{else}}{{#if viewerlink}}[Preview ]({{viewerlink}}){{/if}}{{/if}} {{/each}} {{/if}} ## School Information pdf ### [School Information Booklet 2025-26](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/356/school-information/17083870/school-information-booklet-2025-26.pdf "School Information Booklet 2025-26") Size: 708.14 KB Date modified: 03-12-2025 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/356/school-information/17083870/school-information-booklet-2025-26.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=356&wpfd_file_id=17083870&token=&preview=1) School Magazine Click on the images below to view the school magazines for 2022-2023. [![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Magazine-22-23-213x300.png)](https://www.canva.com/design/DAFk-lMNSPI/x_rVUAmnj7kr_rMMrvJlKQ/view?utm_content=DAFk-lMNSPI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink) School Development Plan You can read our school development plan online or feel free to download a copy to view offline at a later date. | ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SDP24-27-300x225.png) | {{/if}} ## School Development Plan pdf ### [RSD Draft School Development Plan 2024-2...](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/156/school-development-plan/17083328/rsd-draft-school-development-plan-2024-27.pdf "RSD Draft School Development Plan 2024-27") Size: 510.84 KB Date modified: 19-03-2025 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/156/school-development-plan/17083328/rsd-draft-school-development-plan-2024-27.pdf)[Preview 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[Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/147/policies/17084017/uniform-policy-2026-2027.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=147&wpfd_file_id=17084017&token=&preview=1) The Royal School Dungannon will make every effort to ensure that up to date versions of the policies are provided on this page. If you have a question or query about any aspect of our policies please request a copy of the policy in question from the school to ensure you have the latest version. RSD reserves the right to update any policy at any time and without notice. If you have any further questions or wish to communicate with us regarding any of the documents provided here, please complete the enquiry form located at the bottom of this page. --- ### [RSD in the Community](https://www.royaldungannon.com/rsd-in-the-community/) **Published:** July 5, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # RSD in the Community [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies RSD is a school with a lot of heart and soul and many of our activities focus upon giving something back to the community. In some cases the focus is upon the RSD community of pupils, parents and former pupils but in others it is about service in the wider Dungannon community and beyond. The RSD Parents, Friends and Teachers’ Association (PFTA) organise events throughout the year which bring the RSD community together, promote the School and raise funds for pupil activities. They are complemented by the work of the Former Pupils’ Association (FPA) which helps former pupils stay in touch with school life and sustain old friendships. The annual FPA dinner at the end of the spring term is a calendar highlight. The Charities Committee nominates a number of local and national charities each year and School events such as the Sponsored Walk are used to raise funds to help these worthy causes. Working with the Fields of Life charity, RSD has been supporting the building of a new Royal School in Uganda, Bethel Royal High School, for children who would otherwise have no opportunity for education. In summer 2015 our ‘Uganda Team’ of teachers and pupils spent two weeks at Bethel supporting the new school with their brains, brawn and amazing fund-raising. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is run in conjunction with St Patrick’s Academy under the auspices of the Shared Education programme. Pupils from the two schools meet weekly and go on expeditions together for the silver and gold awards. They also perform a public service as part of the award. This is just one example of a range of activities organised jointly for RSD and St Patrick’s Academy pupils. Others include art exhibitions of pupils’ work, joint history trips and conferences and a collaborative literacy programme for younger pupils (led of course by senior pupils!). The two schools share a common vision of building a shared future in Dungannon for all its inhabitants. RSD Sixth Form pupils work in Sperrinview Special School for a number of weeks each year and there is a broader emphasis on community volunteering with large numbers of RSD pupils in Years 11-14 earning the ‘Volunteer Now’ certificate for community contributions ranging from 30-200 hours per year. The School has strong links with local sporting clubs, churches and business organisations and as part of the Dungannon and Cookstown Area Learning Community collaborates with other schools and colleges to ensure the best provision for all pupils in the area. PFTA on Facebook Follow Us ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Facebook1-logo-300x227.jpg) Former Pupils Association Visit Website ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/FPA-logo.jpg) ### PFTA Fun Day ### Community Related News Articles --- ### [A Level Options](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-options/) **Published:** July 12, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # A Level Options [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > VacanciesWith a view to entry to Sixth Form current RSD pupils will be asked to indicate their choice of subjects for study to Advanced Level. The purpose of this page is to assist pupils and their parents in this choice by providing outline information about the subjects available. For full guidance on choosing your subjects and RSD's admission criteria please refer to the **A Level Options booklet** available to view online or to download. {{/if}} {{else}} {{ext}} {{/if}}### [{{{crop\_title}}}]({{linkdownload}} "{{post_title}}") {{#if description}}{{{description}}} {{/if}}Size: {{bytesToSize size}} Date modified: {{modified}} [Download]({{linkdownload}}){{#if openpdflink}}[Preview ]({{openpdflink}}){{else}}{{#if viewerlink}}[Preview ]({{viewerlink}}){{/if}}{{/if}} {{/each}} {{/if}} ## A Level Options pdf ### [A Level Options Booklet 2025-26](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/381/a-level-options/17083294/a-level-options-booklet-2025-26.pdf "A Level Options Booklet 2025-26") Size: 895.20 KB Date modified: 11-03-2025 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/381/a-level-options/17083294/a-level-options-booklet-2025-26.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=381&wpfd_file_id=17083294&token=&preview=1) ### Admission to Sixth Form for RSD Pupils - The minimum requirement for automatic entry to Year 13 = 15# points (for 3 AS levels) OR 25# points (for 4 AS levels) including at least 6 GCSE passes, (pass = grade C or better). Note: # Year 11 Maths should be included in the points total. - Pupils must normally have GCSE passes at grade A\*, A or B for the AS/A2 subjects to be studied in Sixth Form. C\* and C grades are generally not suitable for A level work in that subject (please see options booklet) - When selecting to study new start subjects a pupil must have GCSE passes at A\*, A or B grades in related subject(s). (Lower requirements may apply for pupils whose first language is not English.) ### Not an RSD pupil? For Pupils wishing to join RSD to study A Level please view the [Sixth Form Admissions](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-admissions/) information. **A\* = 5** **A = 4** **B = 3** **C\* = 2** **C = 1** Please note that GCSE Short Courses will only count for half the above points (i.e. A\* = 2.5, A = 2, B = 1.5, C\* = 1, C = ½) ### Sixth Form Charter Progress from Year 13 to Year 14 All pupils wishing to be admitted to Year 14 from Year 13 will be **required** to achieve the following standards during their first year of A levels: - satisfactory attendance throughout the year, typically greater than 90% in total. - satisfactory Report Cards demonstrating consistent application and progress in line with the pupil’s ability. - satisfactory standards in the Spring report demonstrating - consistent application and progress in line with the pupil’s ability; - the completion of all coursework and/or controlled assessments (if relevant); - satisfactory levels of preparation for the examinations in the summer. - Three Passes at Grades A – E, with Grade D or better in at least TWO AS levels in August In Addition: All pupils wishing to be admitted to Year 14 from Year 13 will be expected to achieve the following standards during their first year of A levels: - regular and active membership of at least one weekly extra-curricular activity, club or society (sporting, cultural, etc.) - no serious breaches of school discipline or Sixth Form Centre etiquette - be able to show evidence of achieving homework time targets over a sustained period (2½ – 3 hours per night, five nights a week, or 12½ – 15 hours in total) - active membership of House - ability to work well in Private Study periods - good co-operation with subject teachers - punctual handing in of written assignments # A Level Subjects View Subject Pages Art & Design (CCEA, Modular) ##### HoD: Mrs M.E. CLINGAN The study of Art and Design creates a pathway to a future career in a creative-industries related field. Chemistry (CCEA, Modular) ##### HoD: Mrs R. L. HAMPTON Develop and demonstrate a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of How Science Works. Mathematics (CCEA, Modular) ##### HoD: Mr G.R. BLACK Pupils will study Pure Mathematics ideas and concepts along with Applied Mathematics in the physical world related to engineering, business, computing etc. Physics (CCEA, Modular) ##### HoD: Mrs W. CHAMBERS Physicists play a vital role in many technology based industries such as engineering, optoelectronics, nanotechnology, computing and renewable energy. Religious Studies (CCEA, Modular) ##### HoD: Ms A.M. PRESCOTT Religious Studies makes a particular contribution to a pupil’s understanding of spiritual moral and cultural issues by encouraging them to reflect on their own attitudes and those of others. Digital Technology (CCEA, Modular) ##### HoD: Mr K.D. McGUINNESS Digital technology incorporates aspects of computer science and information technology. Engineering (Pearson, Level 3 BTEC) ##### South West College (partnership) This course includes Engineering Drawing, Health & Safety, Mechanical Principals, Computer Aided Design, Engineering Materials and Electronic Principals. Physical Education (WJEC, Modular) ##### HoD: Mr G McClintock & Mrs D Robb/Miss S Colga Develop pupils' knowledge, understanding and skills involved in fitness and training. Learn about the respiratory, circulatory, muscular and skeletal systems. Psychology (AQA, Linear) ##### St Patrick’s Academy (partnership) Psychology is the study of people: how they think, their behaviour and their emotions in social situations and the motivations underlying such behaviour. Computer Science (OCR, Linear) ##### HoD: Mr K.D. McGUINNESS Computer Science is an exciting and intensely creative subject that combines innovation and logical thinking. English Literature (CCEA, Modular) ##### HoD: Mrs S.J. JACKSON The study of English Literature at A level exposes the pupils to a variety of texts from the genres of poetry, prose and drama. Geography (CCEA, Modular) ##### HoD: Miss H. MONTGOMERY There has never been a greater need to be aware of the changing world around us than at present. Change is happening all the time – both in the natural world and within human populations. Biology (CCEA, Modular) ##### HoD: Mr R.E. CHAMBERS The course helps to provide an understanding of how biological developments affect the environment Economics (CCEA, Modular) ##### HoD: Mrs AR Straghan Economists study how individuals and groups of people make choices about what to do with their limited resources. Government and Politics (CCEA, Modular) ##### St Patrick’s Academy (partnership) The study of Government and Politics encourages young people to develop knowledge and understanding of the political systems in which they live. Media Studies (WJEC Eduqas, Linear) ##### St Patrick’s Academy (partnership) Pupils study a range of media forms in terms of a theoretical framework which consists of media language, representation, media industries and audiences. Business Studies (CCEA, Modular) ##### HoD: Mrs A.R. STRAGHAN Units include, Introduction to Business, Growing the Business, Strategic Decision Making and The Competative Business Environment. Technology and Design (CCEA, Modular) ##### HoD: Mr N.J. CANNING To enable pupils to participate in, and exercise responsibility throughout the whole process of design, by identifying and meeting needs in the man-made world. Nutrition and Food Science (CCEA, Modular) ##### HoD: Mrs P. McMULLAN CCEA AS and A Level Nutrition and Food Science focuses on the areas of nutrition, health and more recently, food technology, safety and quality. History (CCEA, Modular) ##### HoD: Mr P.S. KERR Political ideologies, systems of government, economics, the influence of religion, literature and art: all of these major themes come under the historians notice. Health and Social Care (CCEA, Modular) ##### HoD: Mrs PM McMullan This broad qualification gives pupils the opportunity to study a diverse range of subjects, including communication, physiology, social policy and psychology. Performing Arts (CCEA, Modular) ##### St Patrick’s Academy (partnership) Performing arts relies as much on production as performance. The show can’t go on without the work of technicians, managers, choreographers, designers, promoters, agents and administrators. Life and Health Sciences (CCEA, Modular) ##### HoD: Mrs W Chambers/Mr RE Chambers/Mrs RL Hampton Pupils learn to appreciate how science contributes in a fundamental way to both economic success and the success of society. Modern Foreign Languages (CCEA, Modular) ##### HoD: Mr P.G. MOORE You will gain a very thorough knowledge of life in France or Spain and the many other countries around the world where these languages are spoken. Music (CCEA, Modular) ##### HoD: Mr S.J. CUDDY Music is a combination of sounds, silence, rhythm, pitch, tone, melody and harmony that communicate emotions and ideas. --- ### [GCSE Options](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-options/) **Published:** July 11, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # GCSE Options [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies At RSD we understand that choosing a career path and which subjects to study at this early stage can be a daunting prospect. This is natural and nothing to worry about. The Careers staff, along with the Head of Year, the Heads of Key Stages 3 and 4 and the subject Heads of Department are on hand to advise. Parents are invited to a special parents evening to discuss the many and varied options open to our pupils. This page identifies the compulsory GCSE subjects along with the many options subjects on offer and allows you to view online or download the comprehensive Options Booklet. {{/if}} {{else}} {{ext}} {{/if}}### [{{{crop\_title}}}]({{linkdownload}} "{{post_title}}") {{#if description}}{{{description}}} {{/if}}Size: {{bytesToSize size}} Date modified: {{modified}} [Download]({{linkdownload}}){{#if openpdflink}}[Preview ]({{openpdflink}}){{else}}{{#if viewerlink}}[Preview ]({{viewerlink}}){{/if}}{{/if}} {{/each}} {{/if}} ## GCSE Options pdf ### [GCSE Options Booklet 2026-2027](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/164/gcse-options/17083934/gcse-options-booklet-2026-2027.pdf "GCSE Options Booklet 2026-2027") Size: 851.31 KB Date modified: 25-02-2026 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/164/gcse-options/17083934/gcse-options-booklet-2026-2027.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=164&wpfd_file_id=17083934&token=&preview=1) pdf ### [GCSE Options Booklet 2025-2026](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/164/gcse-options/17083293/gcse-options-booklet-2025-2026.pdf "GCSE Options Booklet 2025-2026") Size: 868.03 KB Date modified: 04-03-2025 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/164/gcse-options/17083293/gcse-options-booklet-2025-2026.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=164&wpfd_file_id=17083293&token=&preview=1) ### Year 11 & 12 Curriculum There are three compulsory areas of study: English, Mathematics and Science. Some choice is possible within these areas. These choices can be summarised as follows. English Language All pupils will study GCSE English Language. Some pupils (about 55% of the year group) will study GCSE English Literature as well as English Language, sitting both examinations at the end of Year 12. Selection is based on performance in the Year 10 English examinations. Mathematics All pupils will study GCSE Mathematics. The first two classes will also study GCSE Further Mathematics in Year 12 (about 55% of the year group), having taken the GCSE Mathematics examination in Year 11. Remember that the normal entry requirement for each of A Level Mathematics and A Level Physics is a minimum of a grade B in Further Mathematics. Science All pupils will study one of the following options: - Three sciences (pupils study Biology, Chemistry and Physics as separate sciences, also known as Triple Award Science), - Two sciences (pupils study two of Biology, Chemistry and Physics as separate sciences), - Double Award science (pupils study reduced content in Biology, Chemistry and Physics with the examinations resulting in two GCSEs graded as A\*A\*, A\*A, AA, AB, BB, etc.) Pupils taking Double Award Science or two separate sciences will choose four further subjects from the options below. Those taking three sciences will choose three further subjects. All pupils take non examination R.E., Learning for Life and Work, P.E. and Games. Pupils who do not study English Literature will take GCSE RE Short Course which is worth half a GCSE. Initially pupils have a free choice and the option blocks will be determined in order to satisfy as many pupils as possible. The Options Booklet expands greatly on the information on this page and gives details of subjects which may not be very familiar to parents or pupils, including the provision for Double Award Science. # GCSE Subject Options View Subject Pages Art & Design ##### HoD: Mrs M.E. CLINGAN A good Art and Design education develops the intellect, heightens aesthetic sensibility, stimulates creative ability and enriches our lives. Chemistry ##### HoD: Mrs R. L. HAMPTON Chemistry is the study of matter and energy and the interaction between them. Further Mathematics ##### HoD: Mr G.R. BLACK Further Mathematics is a GCSE qualification which both broadens and deepens the knowledge of mathematical principals. Physics ##### HoD: Mrs W. CHAMBERS Physics is more than a subject – it trains your brain to think beyond boundaries. A physics qualification opens the doors to all sorts of jobs and courses. Religious Studies ##### HoD: Ms A.M. PRESCOTT Developing pupils' knowledge and understanding of religion, religious beliefs, practices, language and traditions and their influence on individuals, communities, societies and cultures. Digital Technology (Multimedia) ##### HoD: Mr K.D. McGUINNESS GCSE Digital Technology aims to prepare pupils to cope with the increased dependence on computer systems in our society. Biology ##### HoD: Mr R.E. CHAMBERS It encourages learners to appreciate the value of Science in their lives and in the wider world around them Computer Science ##### HoD: Mr K.D. McGUINNESS Computer technology continues to advance rapidly and impacts every area of our daily lives. English Literature ##### HoD: Mrs S.J. JACKSON English Literature provides an excellent basis for studying at Advanced Level as it promotes careful reading and teaches essay writing skills. Geography ##### HoD: Miss H. MONTGOMERY By studying Geography you will gain an awareness of your own responsibilities and how you can contribute to a future that is sustainable and inclusive. Music ##### HoD: Mr S.J. CUDDY Music is an important part of the education of a well-rounded pupil, disciplines learnt here help in all other subjects. Science (Double Award Unitised) ##### HoD: Miss D. McCOMBE Double Award Science allows pupils to study all the Sciences but to a lesser extent than completing the separate Sciences. Business Studies ##### HoD: Mrs A.R. STRAGHAN Great things in business are never done by one person. They're done by a team of people. Technology & Design ##### HoD: Mr N.J. CANNING Design and Technology allows you to learn about Systems and Control. Food and Nutrition ##### HoD: Mrs P. McMULLAN Opportunity to further develop your nutritional and health knowledge, consumer skills and food safety expertise. History ##### HoD: Mr P.S. KERR Someone once said that we should study History so that we can watch the television news with understanding. Physical Education ##### HoD: Mr G McClintock & Mrs D Robb/Miss S Colga Physical Education is all about developing a healthy, active approach to life, it’s designed to foster enjoyable participation in exercise and training. Modern Foreign Languages ##### HoD: Mr P.G. MOORE "If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart" Please note that, while every effort is made to accommodate pupil preferences, the School reserves the right to determine the final selection regarding allocation to any subject or class. In exceptional cases this may include reference to the professional judgement of teachers. --- ### [Aims & Values](https://www.royaldungannon.com/aims-values/) **Published:** June 11, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Excerpt:** The aim of the School is to provide pupils with an opportunity to study a broad curriculum and to develop a life-long love of learning. **Content:** # Aims & Values [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies# ETHOS OF THE SCHOOL The Royal School Dungannon is a co-educational Voluntary Grammar School and Boarding School established by Royal Charter in 1608. The school’s vision is ‘Excellence with Integrity’. The broad aims of the School are to provide pupils with: the opportunity to study a broad curriculum; a life-long love of learning; opportunities for their personal development; a sense of service to others and; the courage to be themselves. RSD is focused upon the personal development of young people by honouring the past and preparing for the modern world. There is an expectation that every pupil will always give of his or her best and seek excellence. There is an equal expectation that in seeking excellence each pupil will do so with integrity. The School has a broad Christian ethos and this provides a moral compass for our work but no denomination is favoured and all pupils, from whatever background, are warmly welcomed. The School’s motto is ‘*Perseverando’* which might best be thought of as ‘achieving excellence through perseverance’. More broadly the School is committed to the following Aims. # STATEMENT OF AIMS & VALUES - To strive for excellence in all that we do. - To provide a secure, stimulating and happy environment where life-long learning and academic rigour flourish. - To foster intellectual curiosity, a spirit of enquiry and a belief in the value of learning as an on-going process. - To develop well balanced individuals with the intellectual courage to question and to reflect upon life and their learning. - To nurture each pupil in our care so that he or she feels valued and able to develop into a confident, caring and socially responsible individual. - To make pupils aware of social and moral problems and of the cultural and spiritual aspects of life. - To develop a mutually supportive community in which respect, integrity and tolerance inform our thinking and actions. - To provide opportunities for pupils to acquire skills and interests that will enable them to use their leisure time purposefully, in the present and long-term. - To ensure that each pupil is known and valued as a person in his or her own right but conscious of their place in a corporate body, where teamwork and competition can thrive together. - To encourage pupils to embrace opportunities, challenges and change. - To foster a sense of public service so that the School contributes fully to its broader community. --- ### [Governance](https://www.royaldungannon.com/governance/) **Published:** September 14, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # Governance ![Dilworth Cross with new governors building](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Governors-new-building-small-300x200.jpg) RSD is a Voluntary Grammar school and the governors are responsible for all aspects of the school. The governors are the employers of all members of staff and responsible for carrying out all the statutory duties and responsibilities demanded of other grant-aided schools. In addition, they are responsible for entering contracts, arranging services, ordering materials and equipment, insuring and protecting members of staff, buildings, facilities and equipment, dealing with financial issues as they arise and undertaking the duties described in the foundation documents. The fact that the governors are the owners of the school and required by their foundation documents to promote the values on which they are based, gives them a profound sense of trusteeship and engagement. Many governors have strong personal and family links with RSD and are wedded to the fundamental values and principles of the school. A Voluntary Grammar school has a larger degree of autonomy in terms of the governance of the school compared to many other sectors. The governors are individually and collectively accountable for the management of the school’s finances and, as such, they monitor the use of available resources carefully, to ensure funds are used to the best effect and in accordance with the principle of ‘best value’. Governors’ autonomy as employers and managers of their own resources, plus their affinity with RSD, makes them well-placed to respond swiftly and flexibly to change. The Full Board of Governors meets four times a year to set the strategic direction for the school and to review progress. Much of the work is then taken forward in sub-committees throughout the academic year. These are: - Executive - Finance, Salaries & Audit (FSA) - Grounds & Premises - Admissions - Teaching Appointments Governors’ commitment to RSD is unstinting and in recent years they have invested in a broad range of infrastructural improvements, a full refurbishment of Boarding and the extension of both the curriculum offer and the extra-curricular life of the school. | **RSD Governors** | |---| | Dr Philip Steen (Chairman) | Mrs Judith Anderson (Vice Chairman) | Dr David Burnett (Headmaster) | | | Mr John Eddie | Mrs J Williamson | Mr John-George Willis | Mrs Rowena Emerson | | Mr Leonard Maguire | Mr Derek Maguire | Rev Bryan Martin | Mrs Linda McDonald | | Dr Glenda Walsh | Mrs Glenda Leonard | Mr Keith McLean | Mr Rory Patton | | Mr Richard Morrow | Ms Abby Anderson | Mrs Estelle Patterson | Mrs Karen Rainey | | Mrs Robyn Hampton | Mrs Claire Kerr | Mr Jonathan Willis | | | Lord Ken Maginnis | Mr David Browne | Mr Howard Mclean | | --- ### [Waiting List](https://www.royaldungannon.com/waiting-list/) **Published:** July 12, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Excerpt:** The School operates a waiting list for pupils wishing to be considered for admission to Year 8 after the Transfer procedure concludes or to Years 9-12. **Content:** # Waiting List [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > VacanciesAll applications for admission to Year 8 that were initially refused will be automatically added to the waiting list. New applications and applications where new information has been provided will also be added to the waiting list. All applications will be treated equally and the published Year 8 criteria applied. This waiting list will operate after placement letters have been received by parents/pupils until the end of the following academic year, that is, the end of Year 8. Please contact the school if you wish your child’s name to be removed from the list. Should a place become available for your child by this method, the school will contact you. Waiting lists are also maintained for other Years and applications should be made in writing using the application form available on the school website or from reception. Admission to the School for all pupils on the waiting list operates under the terms set out in the criteria for [Years 9 - 11 Admission](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-9-11-admissions/)**.** --- ### [Boarding Overview](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-overview/) **Published:** July 19, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Excerpt:** There is a great sense of community and working together to support one another and boarders are amongst the highest achieving pupils at GCSE and A Level. **Content:** # Boarding Overview [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > VacanciesAt RSD there is a strong focus on both academic achievement and enjoying school life. There is a great sense of community and working together to support one another and boarders are amongst the highest achieving pupils at GCSE and A Level. RSD regularly features in the top 100 co-educational boarding schools in the UK for A Level results. BEST-SCHOOLS.CO.UK ### Where do you find us? RSD is situated in Northern Ireland, a beautiful part of the world which was recently voted the best place to visit in the world by the ‘Lonely Planet’ Travel Guide. Northern Ireland is a ‘hidden gem’ when it comes to education, with schools in Northern Ireland consistently outperforming the rest of the UK at GSCE and A Level year after year. RSD is located in the market town of Dungannon in County Tyrone, within easy reach of major transport links such as: - Belfast International Airport – 45 minutes - Belfast City Airport – 45 minutes - Dublin Airport – 90 minutes There are frequent direct flights to Belfast and Dublin from all over the globe and RSD offers a coach service to the airport for easy ‘door-to-door’ convenience. ### What do we offer? RSD offers 5 and 7-day boarding for boys and girls aged 11-19. We offer a traditional UK academic curriculum with 2-year GCSE and A Level courses. Like many other UK boarding schools, we do require boarders to have a guardian however, boarders may choose to stay in boarding over the short half-term holidays. You can find out more [here.](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-life/) ### What facilities do we have? RSD dorms are for 2 or 4 beds sharing and all have been fully refurbished in recent times. Likewise, the kitchens, washrooms and recreational spaces have all been completely updated and new Wi-Fi and satellite TV systems installed. Boarding facilities are modern and aimed at offering boarders a feeling of home comfort. The Girls’ and Boys’ wings each have their own recreation area where pupils can relax and watch television, as well as a kitchen where pupils can prepare light meals and snacks. In addition, boarders enjoy access to the sports hall and outdoor games spaces, such as tennis courts, rugby and football; and indoor facilities such as the recreation room (Playstation, games), table tennis, pool table and music rehearsal rooms. You can find out more [here.](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-life/)### What’s included? Boarding fees cover all tuition and books; accommodation and all meals; medical and dental care; a full laundry service; and weekend supervision and in-house activities. There are additional charges for things like personal music lessons, airport transfers and school trips. You can see all the details [here](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-fees/). ### What can be expected from our community? RSD is a caring school with a long tradition of looking after boarders. The school benefits from its location in a small-town setting with lots of interaction between the RSD school community and the broader Dungannon community. Not only are local amenities, such as shops and supermarkets, and recreation facilities, such as the swimming pool and cinema, within easy walking distance there is also a great family atmosphere. Many local families enjoy welcoming boarders into their homes for weekend or holiday exeats. You can find out more [here.](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-life/)### How do you apply? Applying to RSD Boarding is easy. Fill in the RSD Boarding application form and submit this along with your two most recent school reports (preferably reports covering a whole academic year). RSD is usually very over-subscribed for boarding applications and it is important therefore to apply early to secure a place. Most places are allocated by the RSD Admissions Committee in November for starting school the following September so you should aim to apply about a year in advance. You can find out more [here](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-application/). ### Boarders' Calendar For parents of boarders please download the Boarders' Calendar which gives term dates, holiday and other key dates. 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Boarding Fees [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies#### **Boarding Fees** RSD Boarding offers a range of 5 and 7 day options and welcomes applications from UK/Ireland, EU and Rest of the World passport holders. The latest Boarding fees information can be found in the PDF document below. What’s included? - Accommodation – two or four pupils per room. Bedclothes are provided. - Full laundry service - Catering – Breakfast, lunch, tea and evening supper. - Medical, dental and optical treatment (excluding elective treatment) - Membership of school clubs and societies - School facilities – computer suite, sports hall etc. - Wifi and Sky TV - RSD Boarding trips and activities What’s not included? - Private music tuition - Personal taxis - School trips - Personal spending money - Airport transfers - Extra-English tuition \*please note these lists are for indicative purposes only and are not exhaustive. #### Terms of withdrawal Please note that **one full** **term’s notice** of withdrawal, in writing, must be provided or **one term’s fees** paid in lieu of short notice. #### **Educational Guardians** RSD Boarding requires all boarders who do not reside in the UK/Ireland to have an educational guardian. Full details can be found in the PDF document. {{/if}} {{else}} {{ext}} {{/if}}### [{{{crop\_title}}}]({{linkdownload}} "{{post_title}}") {{#if description}}{{{description}}} {{/if}}Size: {{bytesToSize size}} Date modified: {{modified}} [Download]({{linkdownload}}){{#if openpdflink}}[Preview ]({{openpdflink}}){{else}}{{#if viewerlink}}[Preview ]({{viewerlink}}){{/if}}{{/if}} {{/each}} {{/if}} ## Boarding Fees pdf ### [Fees Rates 26-27](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/174/boarding-fees/17084014/fees-rates-26-27.pdf "Fees Rates 26-27") Size: 235.11 KB Date modified: 28-08-2026 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/174/boarding-fees/17084014/fees-rates-26-27.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=174&wpfd_file_id=17084014&token=&preview=1) pdf ### [Educational Guardianship Information 202...](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/174/boarding-fees/17080525/educational-guardianship-information-2023-24-3.pdf "Educational Guardianship Information 2023-24") Size: 119.68 KB Date modified: 19-12-2022 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/174/boarding-fees/17080525/educational-guardianship-information-2023-24-3.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=174&wpfd_file_id=17080525&token=&preview=1) --- ### [Boarding Life](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-life/) **Published:** July 19, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Excerpt:** At RSD boarding is an enjoyable experience and the boarding environment helps boarders to develop academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally. **Content:** # Boarding Life [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies### What our boarders say! Pastoral Care ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/RDS-_-Boarding-_-Pastoral-9458-1024x683.jpg) Boarding at RSD is based around high standards of pastoral care and developing a rich experience of community living. Our aim is to ensure that boarding is an enjoyable experience and that the boarding environment helps boarders to develop academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally. Boarders are encouraged to develop a sensitivity to the needs of others; to be respectful towards one another; to accept difference and diversity; and to integrate with the wider school community. There are two boarding houses, one for boys and one for girls, located in the heart of the school. If it is raining, boarders don’t even have to go outside to reach their classrooms! Both houses are divided into dorms, with 2-4 boarders to each room. Some Sixth Form boarders are appointed as boarding prefects and asked to help with the smooth running of the houses. New boarders ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/RSD-Prospectus-2018-187-1024x683.jpg) Where possible, new boarders are encouraged to visit the school and spend a little time in boarding before their first term begins. This is an opportunity for those joining the school to ask current boarders any questions they may have. There is also a general induction process, with each new boarding family receiving lots of information about the boarding houses, how boarding works and school life in general. Current boarders act as ‘buddies’ for new boarders and within a few days most new boarders understand how boarding and school work and are well-settled. School days and weekends ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Royal-Dungannon_0134-1-1024x683.jpg) On a typical school day, boarders waken at 7.20 am to get ready for breakfast at 7.50 am. The school day begins at 8.45 am and ends at 3.35 pm. After school, boarders are often involved in extra-curricular activities such as sports practices or music and drama rehearsals, or can enjoy free time until tea at 5.30 pm. Many boarders also take this opportunity to catch up on work or to make a quick visit to local shops. After tea, all boarders complete homework during supervised prep, from 6.15 to 7.45 pm. During examination periods there is usually a second prep session to help pupils prepare thoroughly and achieve their best. After prep, there is time in the evening, from 7.30 pm onwards, to enjoy leisure activities. Junior bedtime is at 9.30 pm and for seniors it is an hour later at 10.30 pm. At weekends, Friday and Saturday bedtimes are extended by an hour and there is a more relaxed feel overall. Saturday morning begins with breakfast at 8.30 am and boarders can decide to join in school sports, spend time with friends or join in the Boarding Department’s organised activities. Sunday breakfast is at 9.30 am and this is followed by church at 11.00/11.30 am. Epilogue on Sunday evenings is at 9.00 pm and this is a chance to bring the boarding community together, including local boarders returning after a weekend away, and to reflect on recent events and look forward to what’s coming up in the days ahead. What to wear – school uniform & day-to-day clothing [ ![Royal Dungannon_0004](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Royal-Dungannon_0004-1-scaled.jpg?w=328&h=492&ssl=1 "Royal Dungannon_0004") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-life/royal-dungannon_0004-2/) [ ![Royal Dungannon_0008](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Royal-Dungannon_0008-1-scaled.jpg?w=345&h=492&ssl=1 "Royal Dungannon_0008") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-life/royal-dungannon_0008-2/) [ ![cold weather](https://i0.wp.com/www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cold-weather.jpg?w=395&h=492&ssl=1 "cold weather") ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/boarding-life/cold-weather/) New pupils (and anyone requiring new items) will be taken to purchase school uniform on their arrival at school in August/September. You may want to bring basic items with you, such as white school shirts, but specialist items such as school blazer, tie and PE kit need to be purchased locally and the boarding staff will help you do this. All uniforms are inspected at the beginning of each term to ensure that they are in good repair and that they still fit. You are expected to wear your uniform with pride and you will be required to purchase new uniform to replace any tatty or ill-fitting items. [You can find out more here](https://www.royaldungannon.com/parents/). The weather in Northern Ireland from September to June is changeable and you need to have a variety of clothing to cope with the different seasons. A local joke is that in Northern Ireland you could experience all four seasons in one day! It can be cool and wet for extended periods and you will need to make sure that you have a good coat and a pair of strong shoes/boots that will keep you warm and dry. A common mistake is to rely upon items such as hoodies, trainers and canvas plimsoles but these will not work so well if it is raining heavily or snowing. Layering is a good approach, with a variety of t-shirts, shirts and sweatshirts/jumpers allowing you to put on and take off layers of clothing as the temperature falls or rises. Food - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Royal-Dungannon_0219-1-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Royal-Dungannon_0219-1-scaled.jpg "Royal Dungannon_0219") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Royal-Dungannon_0220-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Royal-Dungannon_0220-scaled.jpg "Royal Dungannon_0220") - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Royal-Dungannon_0221-400x284.jpg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Royal-Dungannon_0221-scaled.jpg "Royal Dungannon_0221") Mealtimes are amongst the most important times of the day for boarders. We all know the value of good food and this is an area of boarding life that we focus upon regularly to make sure that boarders are well-fed with a variety of dishes which reflect boarders’ tastes and draw upon the best of local produce. The Boarding Committee works with the kitchen staff to suggest menus and plan special occasions. Three meals are provided each day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Meals are eaten in the dining hall with an informal atmosphere between pupils and staff being an important feature. Additionally, boarders may prepare their own light meals and snacks in the evening or at weekends in their boarding kitchens. The Boarders’ Christmas dinner and Chinese New Year dinner are special events in the calendar where boarders, staff and governors come together in celebration. ### Boarding Menus **Typical Breakfast options** - Choice of Cereals, Fruit, Porridge, Boiled Eggs, Toast, Cooked Breakfast (bacon,sausage,eggs,beans), Fruit Juice, Tea or Coffee. **Typical Dinner examples** - Puchero (chickpea stew with pork and sausages), Chicken Green Thai Curry, Feijoada (black beans, pork and sausage, Moqueca (fish cooked in coconut milk with red pepper, onion, corriander and tomoatoes), Thai Prawn with Rice Noodles and Vegitables, Chilli Con Carne, Chicken and Chorizo Paella, Gyoza (Japanese dumblings), Burritos, Tacos and Quesadillas, Lasagne, Stroganoff, Fish Cakes, Pasta Bake, Bacalhau (cod, potatoes,red pepper, onion and bread crumb), Carbonara Spaghetti, Fusilli a la Putanesca (fusilli pasta in tomatoe, capers and anchovies sauce), Pizza, Roast Beef/Chicken Dinner, Ham Salad, Pinto Beans Salsa Salid, Buffalo Chicken Wings, Burgers and Hot Dogs. All dishes are served with accompaniments including; rice, garlic bread, noodles, potatoes, French fries, vegetables and salad options. This is not an exhaustive list and special events will result in special items being offered on the menu. Leisure ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Royal-Dungannon_0104-scaled.jpg) After school each day, pupils are often actively involved in a range of extra-curricular activities. Many also choose to join local community-based clubs and societies such as Scouts/Girl Guides and the local swimming club and avail of other volunteering opportunities in the evenings. The sports hall and table tennis are available most evenings after prep for recreation. Weekends are a busy time for the pupils, who may be involved in various sports fixtures, or who may use their time to pursue a favourite hobby, perhaps through a school club or in the local community. The Boarding Department organises an activities programme for each weekend and these include simple things such as a walk to the park or baking as well as day trips to places of local interest. Typical trips include shopping in Belfast or Dublin, sightseeing on the north coast or a day at a leisure centre for bowling, climbing and trampolining. A stop-off for pizza or similar usually completes the day! The aim is to allow boarders both to have a great time when involved in school activities and to broaden their experience of Northern Ireland outside the daily school environment. Study & Support ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/RSD-Prospectus-2018-204-1024x683.jpg) Boarders at RSD are amongst the highest achieving pupils in school. The close interaction with teaching staff during prep is a great support for boarders in their learning. There is a sense of community and working together to support one another. In addition, boarders have access to the Library and Careers Library plus the school IT network and the boarding Wi-Fi network (where they can utilise their own laptops and tablets). Additional English language lessons are provided for those boarders whose first language is not English and who require additional support. Lessons are organised according to an individual pupil’s needs and overseen by a fully qualified teacher each week. [Read more here.](https://www.royaldungannon.com/english-as-an-additional-language/) Further information about the RSD curriculum and approaches to teaching & learning [can be found here](https://www.royaldungannon.com/curriculum-statement/). --- ### [Welcome to Boarding](https://www.royaldungannon.com/welcome-to-boarding/) **Published:** July 19, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Excerpt:** As the Head of Boarding, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Boarding Department at the Royal School Dungannon. **Content:** # Welcome to Boarding [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > VacanciesAs the Head of Boarding, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Boarding Department at the Royal School Dungannon. The Boarding Department offers both five and seven day boarding for boys and girls aged eleven to eighteen. The boarding houses are located in the heart of the school, and provide a warm, friendly, home-from-home environment where our pupils thrive. Pupils are cared for by a team of boarding staff, including matrons, tutors and house parents. Staff are always on hand to offer support, advice and guidance, and ensure that pupils are supervised appropriately without unnecessary intrusion. ***Sarah Winslow Head of Boarding*** Pupils are encouraged to become independent and self-disciplined by taking responsibility for their own organisation, balancing study, activities and social time. Boarders sign in and out of boarding using a specialised electronic system. There is a strong focus on academic excellence at RSD, and pupils are supported by staff to ensure that they reach their full potential. For those pupils whose first language is not English, additional English lessons are provided after school by fully qualified TEFL teachers. Alongside academic focus, the school also has a strong extra-curricular life, and there are a wide range of activities for pupils to get involved in, as well as opportunities in the wider community. The boarding department has recently been refurbished to provide pupils with modern and well-equipped dorms and washrooms. Kitchens have also been fully re-fitted and a new recreation area created for boys and girls to mingle. Other facilities include a high-speed Wi-Fi network (great for study but also for keeping in touch with home) and satellite Sky TV. I would encourage you to arrange a visit to school if you are considering a place for your son or daughter. This can be arranged by contacting me directly via email or telephoning the school reception office. I would be delighted to give you a tour of day school and boarding, and can arrange a short meeting with the Headmaster. I hope that you can find all the information you require on our website, however, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or require any further details. Study in Northern Ireland and you will have the flexibility to pursue your goals through a vast number of subjects, in some of the UK’s most spectacular places. You can take advantage of high-quality teaching methods, research facilities and pioneering specialists in a diverse range of areas. Being the smallest country in the UK, Northern Ireland is easy to travel around. It's packed with history, culture and myth, and there's an incredible variety of landscape and scenery. A short film by the [British Council](https://nireland.britishcouncil.org/study) talking about the many benefits of studying in Northern Ireland. If you'd like to see this video in another language, please click [here ](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaALxC_iM0-aaNjinx3VdI-qquY3oWIGq)for other language versions. --- ### [Years 9 – 11 Admissions](https://www.royaldungannon.com/year-9-11-admissions/) **Published:** July 9, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Excerpt:** Year 9-12 admissions. RSD is usually over-subscribed, with a waiting list for places, but we do welcome applications for places in Years 9-12. **Content:** # Years 9 – 11 Admissions [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > VacanciesRSD is usually over-subscribed, with a waiting list for places, but we do welcome applications for places in Years 9-11. Simply fill in the application form and we will keep in contact with you and let you know if a vacancy arises. If you do join in us in Years 9-11 we will help you to settle into life at RSD. Your Head of Year and Form Tutor will arrange for pupils in your classes to help you to find your way around and become familiar with school routines; and your subject teachers will help you to catch up on work and develop good habits for success in your studies. And of course, there are lots of extra-curricular activities to become involved in and make new friends. As a rule of thumb, it is more likely that vacancies will arise in Year 9 and diminish a little thereafter as places are filled, so please do contact us as soon as you can. We would love to hear from you! Criteria for Admission To apply for a place at RSD please review the eligibility criteria below and complete the online application form. Alternatively, if you prefer, you can download the form to print and then post your application to the school. **Admission to Years 9-11** {{/if}} {{else}} {{ext}} {{/if}}### [{{{crop\_title}}}]({{linkdownload}} "{{post_title}}") {{#if description}}{{{description}}} {{/if}}Size: {{bytesToSize size}} Date modified: {{modified}} [Download]({{linkdownload}}){{#if openpdflink}}[Preview ]({{openpdflink}}){{else}}{{#if viewerlink}}[Preview ]({{viewerlink}}){{/if}}{{/if}} {{/each}} {{/if}} ## RSD Year 9-11 Admissions pdf ### [RSD Admissions Criteria for Sept 2025 Ye...](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/306/rsd-year-9-11-admissions/17083103/rsd-admissions-criteria-for-sept-2025-years-9-11.pdf "RSD Admissions Criteria for Sept 2025 Years 9-11") Size: 161.95 KB Date modified: 04-12-2024 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/306/rsd-year-9-11-admissions/17083103/rsd-admissions-criteria-for-sept-2025-years-9-11.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=306&wpfd_file_id=17083103&token=&preview=1) Online Application Form Order Number Full Name of Pupil \* Date of Birth \* ***Instructions:** Click into date entry field, from the popup calendar choose **Year** first, then **Month** and finally **Day**.* Address \* Post Code \* Parent/Guardian Email \* Parent/Guardian Name \* Parent/Guardian Home Phone Parent/Guardian Mobile Phone Child's Current School \* Current Year Group \* Date of Admission there \* Year Group Requested at RSD \* Date of Admission Requested \* Has this child any siblings at RSD now? \* Yes No Have any siblings attended previously? \* Yes No SEAG Score (if sat + date) In what extra-curricular activities has he/she been involved in the past two years? \* Is there any additional information regarding your child’s pastoral welfare or educational progress which you wish to draw to our attention? (For example, bullying, attendance, illness, learning disability, SEN) \* Yes No Reason/s for wishing to leave current school? \* Why do you think that RSD is the right school for your child? \* Have you told your current Principal that you are seeking a place at RSD for your child? \* Yes No **Academic Evidence – please provide evidence for the Admissions Committee such as:** - Two previous annual school reports - Standardised test scores - Examination results - Letter from current school Principal Please note that this list of evidence is indicative and not exhaustive --- --- I understand that failure to produce full and accurate information may lead now or at any future date to the withdrawal of my child’s place in RSD. I understand (Failure to produce information) \* Yes --- I understand that only academic evidence provided with the application form will be considered. I understand (Only academic evidence) \* Yes --- I/we understand that The Royal School Dungannon is the data controller of the personal information we hold about our pupils and their parents/families/carers/legal guardians. This means that RSD is responsible for deciding how it holds and uses the personal information which it collects. I/we understand the full version of the RSD Privacy Notice is on the School website (www.royaldungannon.com). I understand (Data controller) \* Yes --- Before Submitting your application please check your responses to ensure that you have completed all sections. Download Application Form If you prefer to complete the application on paper, please download the application form below and print a copy for completion. {{/if}} ## Year 9-11 Admissions Form pdf ### [Admission Form Years 9-11 Application Fo...](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/359/year-9-11-admissions-form/17083932/admission-form-years-9-11-application-form-2026.pdf "Admission Form Years 9-11 Application Form 2026") Size: 141.55 KB Date modified: 17-02-2026 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/359/year-9-11-admissions-form/17083932/admission-form-years-9-11-application-form-2026.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=359&wpfd_file_id=17083932&token=&preview=1) **After downloading and completing this form please return to: The Headmaster’s Secretary, The Royal School, 2 Ranfurly Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, BT71 6EG** --- ### [Sixth Form](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form/) **Published:** July 9, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # Sixth Form [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies The Sixth Form at RSD is probably where the sense of a community is most obvious as the relationship between pupils and staff blossoms into a sense of working together for a common purpose. Young men and women in the Sixth Form are expected to accept responsibility and to learn to play the role of organiser and leader. The teams of Prefects and House officials play a vital role in organising and administering a host of School events but their maturity and loyalty is simply indicative of a much broader attitude within the Sixth Form. Life in the Sixth Form is in some ways similar to being a pupil lower down the School but there are also key differences. One of the biggest changes is that in studying four AS Levels in Year 13 and (usually) three A Levels in Year 14, pupils find themselves with ‘free’ periods. Making use of that time is crucial and Sixth Formers are expected to work independently and to show initiative in prioritising what to study and the resources to use. The Library, the Murray Study, the Sixth Form Centre Study Area (known affectionately as the Box) are all available to help; and there are extensive ICT facilities as well as the opportunity to ‘bring your own device’. Pupils can also elect to spend some of their ‘free’ periods in the Sixth Form Centre and relax with a cup of tea or coffee as they plan the next big School event, such as the Formal, or organise teams, clubs and House activities. The curriculum in the Sixth Form is traditionally academic as the vast majority of RSD pupils gain entry to university, including Oxford and Cambridge and the high performing Russell Group universities such as Queen’s University Belfast. A number of pupils also enter the newer universities, including Ulster University, to take courses which are often contemporary in focus and attractive to employers. In recent years, the RSD curriculum has been extended, with more vocational or applied subjects added, and there is now a much broader range of options for A Level study. A broader ‘enrichment’ curriculum allows pupils to study non-examination Religious Education, to participate in Physical Education and Games, help with charities, participate in the Young Enterprise scheme and work in the community, such as at Sperrinview Special School. Add to this the regular visits to academic conferences, fieldwork trips and trips overseas, such as to Rome, Paris, Madrid and London, and it is easy to see why so many RSD Sixth Formers develop such a strong affinity with the School. Take a look at the [A Level subjects](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-options/) you can choose from. ### Sixth Form News Articles --- ### [Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/parents/) **Published:** July 6, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Excerpt:** This page is specifically for parents / guardians to provide a one stop location to access the most commonly sought after information about the school. **Content:** # Parents #### Pupil Absentee Line If your child is to be absent from RSD, Please contact the school on 028 87 724966. This page is specifically for parents / guardians to provide a one stop location to access the most commonly sought after information about the school. The page provides some unique information here as well as links to other pages you may wish to visit. ***Dr David Burnett*** ***Headmaster*** Online Safety Parents are strongly advised to monitor carefully all electronic communication devices used by their children. Also give consideration to internet sites pupils can access at home. There are a number of resources and organisations available online that offer guidance and support in the safe use of the Internet. A small selection of these are detailed below. Many of the resources available are suitable for parents and children with interactive content that will help to educate your child in the safe use of the Internet: [showmodule id="17073681"] School Uniform Girls Full School Uniform requirements for girls can be found in the Uniform policy. Click on an image below to view the RSD Uniform: - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Uniform84-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Uniform84-scaled.jpeg "Uniform84")RSD Uniform - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Uniform60-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Uniform60-scaled.jpeg "Uniform60")RSD Uniform - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Uniform67-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Uniform67-scaled.jpeg "Uniform67")RSD Tracksuit - [ ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Uniform73-400x284.jpeg) ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Uniform73-scaled.jpeg "Uniform73")RSD PE Kit School Uniform Boys Full School Uniform requirements for boys can be found in the Uniform policy. 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March 2020") [ Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=273&wpfd_file_id=17077729&token=&preview=1) To do a sitewide search for content you can enter your search query here: To do a specific search for news articles you can enter your search query here: Current Month [ Download all events as ICS file](https://www.royaldungannon.com/export-events/all/?nonce=b82b97cbd4) --- ### [Sixth Form Admissions](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sixth-form-admissions/) **Published:** July 12, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Excerpt:** To apply for a place in the Sixth Form at RSD please review the eligibility criteria and complete the online application form or download a copy to submit. **Content:** # Sixth Form Admissions [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies RSD welcomes applications to join our Sixth Form. The process is very straightforward. Simply fill in the application form and we will keep in contact with you and let you know if you have been successful with your application, once GCSE results have been confirmed in August. We hold a Sixth Form open afternoon in April each year to allow you to come into school and meet with current Sixth Formers who study subjects you have indicated an interest in, plus Sixth Formers who joined us from other schools. You will also have a chance to meet senior staff and subject teachers and have a tour of the school. It is an informal occasion with a focus upon allowing you a chance to explore RSD and ask questions, not just about study but also about life as a Sixth Former and the many activities in which you can become involved. You can find out a lot more about life in the Sixth Form and the subjects you can study by exploring the website. We hope you like what you see and choose to make an application. We would love to hear from you! Applying to the Sixth Form To apply for a place in the Sixth Form at RSD please review the eligibility criteria below and complete the online application form. Alternatively, if you prefer, you can download the form to print and then post your application to the school. {{/if}} {{else}} {{ext}} {{/if}}### [{{{crop\_title}}}]({{linkdownload}} "{{post_title}}") {{#if description}}{{{description}}} {{/if}}Size: {{bytesToSize size}} Date modified: {{modified}} [Download]({{linkdownload}}){{#if openpdflink}}[Preview ]({{openpdflink}}){{else}}{{#if viewerlink}}[Preview ]({{viewerlink}}){{/if}}{{/if}} {{/each}} {{/if}} ## RSD Year 13 Admissions pdf ### [RSD Admissions Criteria for Sept 2025 - ...](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/307/rsd-year-13-admissions/17083104/rsd-admissions-criteria-for-sept-2025-6th-form.pdf "RSD Admissions Criteria for Sept 2025 - 6th Form") Size: 177.79 KB Date modified: 04-12-2024 [Download](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/307/rsd-year-13-admissions/17083104/rsd-admissions-criteria-for-sept-2025-6th-form.pdf)[Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=307&wpfd_file_id=17083104&token=&preview=1) Online Application Form Twitter Name of Pupil \* Address \* Post Code \* Date of Birth \* ***Instructions:** Click into date entry field, from the popup calendar choose **Year** first, then **Month** and finally **Day**.* Parent/Guardian Email \* Parent’s/Guardian’s Name: \* Parent's/Guardian Home Phone \* Parent's/Guardian Work Phone Parent's/Guardian Mobile Phone Child’s Current School & Date of Admission: \* Requested Date of Admission to RSD: \* Please list in order of preference, the AS Level subjects your son/daughter would like to study in the Sixth Form at RSD Option 1 \* Select Art & Design Biology Business Studies Chemistry Computer Science Digital Technology Economics Engineering Further Mathematics English Literature Geography Government & Politics Health & Social Care History Life & Health Sciences Mathematics Media Studies MFL - French MFL - Spanish Music Nutrition & Food Science Performing Arts Physics Psychology Religious Studies Physical Education Technology & Design Option 2 \* Select Art & Design Biology Business Studies Chemistry Computer Science Digital Technology Economics Engineering English Literature Further Mathematics Geography Government & Politics Health & Social Care History Life & Health Sciences Mathematics Media Studies MFL - French MFL - Spanish Music Nutrition & Food Science Performing Arts Physics Psychology Religious Studies Physical Education Technology & Design Option 3 \* Select Art & Design Biology Business Studies Chemistry Computer Science Digital Technology Economics Engineering English Literature Further Mathematics Geography Government & Politics Health & Social Care History Life & Health Sciences Mathematics Media Studies MFL - French MFL - Spanish Music Nutrition & Food Science Performing Arts Physics Psychology Religious Studies Physical Education Technology & Design Option 4 \* Select Art & Design Biology Business Studies Chemistry Computer Science Digital Technology Economics Engineering English Literature Further Mathematics Geography Government & Politics Health & Social Care History Life & Health Sciences Mathematics Media Studies MFL - French MFL - Spanish Music Nutrition & Food Science Performing Arts Physics Psychology Religious Studies Physical Education Technology & Design Reserve \* Select Art & Design Biology Business Studies Chemistry Computer Science Digital Technology Economics Engineering English Literature Further Mathematics Geography Government & Politics Health & Social Care History Life & Health Sciences Mathematics Media Studies MFL - French MFL - Spanish Music Nutrition & Food Science Performing Arts Physics Psychology Religious Studies Physical Education Technology & Design Proposed career Reason/s for wishing to attend RSD Has your child any learning disability? \* Yes No Has this child any siblings at RSD currently? \* Yes No Has this child any siblings who previously attended RSD? \* Yes No Are the parents/guardians former pupils of RSD / DHSG? \* Yes No Has your child been in any trouble connected with the following? Indiscipline, Vandalism, Theft, Truancy, Absenteeism, Other. \* Yes No Has your child been academically in the top 30% of his/her school year in reports? \* Yes No Can you attach the last two school reports? \* Yes No Please give details of any public examinations results already obtained (including modules) and also those being taken along with predicted grade (P) Subject 1 & Grade Subject 2 & Grade Subject 3 & Grade Subject 4 & Grade Subject 5 & Grade Subject 6 & Grade Subject 7 & Grade Subject 8 & Grade Subject 9 & Grade Subject 10 & Grade Subject 11 & Grade Subject 12 & Grade Please give details of any other achievements obtained In what extra-curricular activities has he/she been involved in this year? \* I realise that a place depends upon (a) vacancies (b) academic suitability (c) language suitability (d) a good previous disciplinary record (e) ability to take a full part in extra-curricular activities. --- I realise \* Yes I understand that failure to produce full and accurate information may lead now or at any future date to the withdrawal of my child’s place in RSD. --- I understand \* Yes I understand that The Royal School Dungannon is the data controller of the personal information we hold about our pupils and their parents/families/carers/legal guardians. This means that RSD is responsible for deciding how it holds and uses the personal information which it collects. We/I understand the full version of the RSD Privacy Notice is on the School website (www.royaldungannon.com). --- I understand \* Yes Before Submitting your application please check your responses to ensure that you have completed all sections. Download Application Form If you prefer to complete the application on paper, please download the application form below and print a copy for completion. ### Admission to Year 13 Preliminary Application Form Feb 2020 File size: 14.60 KB Created: 05-03-2020 Updated: 05-03-2020 Hits: 583 [ Download ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/175/sixth-form-application/17077685/admission-to-year-13-preliminary-application-form-feb-2020.docx "Admission to Year 13 Preliminary Application Form Feb 2020") **After downloading and completing this form please return to: The Headmaster’s Secretary, The Royal School, 2 Ranfurly Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, BT71 6EG** --- ### [Pupils](https://www.royaldungannon.com/pupils/) **Published:** July 6, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Excerpt:** This page is to support pupils of RSD and provide a one stop location for all resources and information they will need to become an active member of the school. **Content:** # Pupils This page is to support pupils of RSD and provide a one stop location for all resources and information they will need to become an active member of the school. School Resource Access Use the instructions below to access school resources from home: Password Problems? - If your password has expired - Visit [www.c2kni.net](http://www.c2kni.net) - Select **School Services** - Select **Change Your Password** - Enter your username, existing password and new password, as directed - If you have tried re-setting you password but this has failed - Please ask a parent/guardian to complete this form: - [Password Reset Request](https://forms.gle/Afs4iCxqvGMP3V2L8) Pupil Support Services [ ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=273&wpfd_file_id=17077729&token=&preview=1) ### Telephone and Web Support for Young Peop... File size: 88.28 KB Created: 19-03-2020 Updated: 19-03-2020 Hits: 9799 [ Download ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/273/support/17077729/telephone-and-web-support-for-young-people-march-2020.pdf "Telephone and Web Support for Young People. March 2020") [ Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=273&wpfd_file_id=17077729&token=&preview=1) Quicker Access to School Resources Google Classroom resources can be accessed through c2kschools but it is quicker to use www.google.com and login. If you have a resource that is accessed via c2kschools you can add a shortcut to your "Launch Shortcuts" section to make it quicker to access: - Visit [www.c2kschools.net](http://www.c2kschools.net) and enter your c2k username and password. - Select the "Add" option from the Launch Shortcuts - Scroll through the list of Apps and select all those you use regularly - They will be blue when selected & white when not selected - Select "Save Changes" School Email Access - Visit [www.c2kschools.net](http://www.c2kschools.net) and enter your c2k username and password. - Select the Office 365 Option - If this option does not appear: - Select View all from the Launch Section - Select the Office 365 Option from the Communication section - Select Outlook - Your email account will be opened School Files Access - Visit [www.c2kschools.net](http://www.c2kschools.net) and enter your c2k username and password. - Select the My Files Option - If this option does not appear: - Select View all from the Launch Section - Select the My Files Option from the Files and Apps section - You can download files to work on at home - You can upload new files into your folders - **NB**: You cannot **make changes** to files using My Files - you must download and upload as required School Fronter Access - Visit [www.c2kschools.net](http://www.c2kschools.net) and enter your c2k username and password. - Select the Fronter Option - If this option does not appear: - Select View all from the Launch Section - Select the Fronter Option from the Online Learning section Accessing Google Classroom (at home - from a PC/Laptop) 1. Open your browser (Chrome, Safari or Edge) 2. Access google.com 3. Sign-In to Google (OR select your account from the options available) 1. Select the Sign In option 2. Enter your school email address using **@c2ken.**net e.g. name123**@c2ken.net** 3. Select Next 4. Enter your school email address using **@c2ken.**net e.g. name123**@c2ken.net** 5. Enter your school password 6. Select the Sign In button 4. Select the waffle (9 little squares) 5. Select Classroom Accessing Google Classroom (at home - from a tablet/mobile) 1. Install the Google Classroom App 2. Install the Google Drive App 1. This is useful when uploading work or accessing resources 3. Sign-In to both apps 1. Using **@c2ken.**net e.g. [name123**@c2ken.net**](mailto:name123@c2ken.net) 2. Using your school password Note: you can access Google classroom from your mobile/tablet browser without installing the apps as detailed above. Accessing Google Classroom (in RSD) 1. Open Google Chrome (click on the start menu & select Chrome) 2. Click on the blue login button 3. Enter your school email address using **@c2ken.**net e.g. name123**@c2ken.net** 4. Click on the option to Verify your account. 5. Select the waffle (9 little squares) 6. Select Classroom Accessing Google Classroom (via My School) - Visit [www.c2kschools.net](http://www.c2kschools.net) and enter your c2k username and password. - Select the Google Classroom Option - If this option does not appear: - Select View all from the Launch Section - Select the Google Classroom Option from the G Suite for Education section - Select Google Classroom - You will automatically have access to any classes you have joined Joining a class in Google Classroom 1. Log in to google using the instructions above (based on the device you are using) 2. Select the + icon at the top right 3. Enter the class code given to you by your teacher RSD subscribe to GCSEpod an online resources system that allows pupils to consume learning materials on any device you may be using. Pupils will be supplied with account details for accessing this incredible resource. RSD uses MySchool system for pupil email, school files and the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). As a pupil at the school you will be given a unique login ID and password to access the portal. ### Pupil Calendar Current Month [ Download all events as ICS file](https://www.royaldungannon.com/export-events/all/?nonce=b82b97cbd4) --- ### [Newsletters](https://www.royaldungannon.com/newsletters/) **Published:** August 1, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # Newsletters [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies### Bi-Annual Newsletter Archive [ ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=181&wpfd_file_id=17075378&token=&preview=1) ### 16. RSD Newsletter Dec 2018 File size: 6.63 MB Created: 05-12-2018 Updated: 11-11-2019 Hits: 2204 [ Download ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/181/newsletters/17075378/16-rsd-newsletter-dec-2018.pdf "16. RSD Newsletter Dec 2018") [ Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=181&wpfd_file_id=17075378&token=&preview=1) [ ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=181&wpfd_file_id=17073636&token=&preview=1) ### 15. RSD Newsletter June 2018 File size: 3.69 MB Created: 01-08-2018 Updated: 11-11-2019 Hits: 2436 [ Download ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/181/newsletters/17073636/15-rsd-newsletter-june-2018.pdf "15. RSD Newsletter June 2018") [ Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=181&wpfd_file_id=17073636&token=&preview=1) [ ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=181&wpfd_file_id=17073634&token=&preview=1) ### 14. RSD Newsletter Dec 2017 File size: 3.89 MB Created: 01-08-2018 Updated: 11-11-2019 Hits: 1976 [ Download ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/181/newsletters/17073634/14-rsd-newsletter-dec-2017.pdf "14. RSD Newsletter Dec 2017") [ Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=181&wpfd_file_id=17073634&token=&preview=1) [ ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=181&wpfd_file_id=17073635&token=&preview=1) ### 13. RSD Newsletter June 2017 File size: 3.96 MB Created: 01-08-2018 Updated: 11-11-2019 Hits: 1877 [ Download ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/181/newsletters/17073635/13-rsd-newsletter-june-2017.pdf "13. RSD Newsletter June 2017") [ Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=181&wpfd_file_id=17073635&token=&preview=1) [ ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=181&wpfd_file_id=17073633&token=&preview=1) ### 12. RSD Newsletter Dec 2016 File size: 3.58 MB Created: 01-08-2018 Updated: 11-11-2019 Hits: 1973 [ Download ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/181/newsletters/17073633/12-rsd-newsletter-dec-2016.pdf "12. RSD Newsletter Dec 2016") [ Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=181&wpfd_file_id=17073633&token=&preview=1) [ ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=181&wpfd_file_id=17073632&token=&preview=1) ### 12. RSD Newsletter June 2016 File size: 3.77 MB Created: 01-08-2018 Updated: 01-08-2018 Hits: 1692 [ Download ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/181/newsletters/17073632/12-rsd-newsletter-june-2016.pdf "12. RSD Newsletter June 2016") [ Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=181&wpfd_file_id=17073632&token=&preview=1) [ ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=181&wpfd_file_id=17073637&token=&preview=1) ### 11. RSD Newsletter Dec 2015 File size: 2.64 MB Created: 01-08-2018 Updated: 21-09-2018 Hits: 1742 [ Download ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/download/181/newsletters/17073637/11-rsd-newsletter-dec-2015.pdf "11. RSD Newsletter Dec 2015") [ Preview ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=181&wpfd_file_id=17073637&token=&preview=1) --- ### [test page](https://www.royaldungannon.com/test-page/) **Published:** February 11, 2019 **Author:** Mr C Farrand --- ### [RSD Welcome Video](https://www.royaldungannon.com/welcome-video-rsd/) **Published:** January 26, 2019 **Author:** Keith McGuinness --- ### [Sport](https://www.royaldungannon.com/sport/) **Published:** July 5, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # Sport [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies Sport is a big part of RSD life. We offer a wide range of sports to all pupils and encourage everyone to participate and to enjoy sport. There is a sense of ‘sport for all’ and a belief that sport provides all of us with a chance to stay fit and healthy. Just as in the classroom, sport provides pupils with a chance to seek the best from themselves and an opportunity to learn something about themselves. The School’s major sports are rugby for boys and hockey for girls and a number of teams are fielded for Saturday games at various age groups each week. Many of the teams compete in leagues and cup competitions and RSD players are regularly selected for regional squads in both rugby and hockey. Training and dedication are emphasised in RSD sports teams and there is a huge commitment from teaching staff/coaches and pupils alike. Raw talent is nurtured but hard work and commitment are always the platform for success. Girls now also have a chance to train and play competitive rugby at RSD, both in the tag and contact versions of the game. Senior rugby and hockey squads organise annual tours, not only in Ireland and the UK but also abroad. In recent years they have travelled to Spain, Italy and Portugal and there have been combined tours to New Zealand/Australia and to South Africa. ### Rugby - U-12 A and B for Year 8 boys - U-13 A and B for Year 9 boys - U-14 A and B for Year 10 boys - Medallion for Year 11 boys - 1st & 2nd XV for Year 12-14 boys ### Hockey - U-12 A and B for Year 8 girls - U-13 A and B for Year 9 girls - U-14 A and B for Year 10 girls - U-15 for Year 11 girls - 1st, 2nd and 3rd XI for Year 12-14 girls In addition to rugby and hockey, we offer cricket (boys and girls), athletics, volleyball, swimming, badminton, netball, golf, tennis, football, cross country, table tennis, orienteering, showjumping and shooting. Many of our teams are entered for competitions and, just as in rugby and hockey, the most skilled and dedicated performers are often selected for representative honours at regional, Ulster and even Ireland level. Cricket Tennis Shooting Rugby Rugby Football Football Skiing Long Jump Hockey Athletics Swimming Badminton Showjumping Netball Tabletennis High Jump Running --- ### [KDM-Home](https://www.royaldungannon.com/kdm-home/) **Published:** December 5, 2018 **Author:** Keith McGuinness **Content:** A Warm Welcome Meet the Headmaster At Royal School Dungannon our focus is on the pupil and we invite you to sample pupil life at RSD. RSD Boarding Read more At RSD our aim is to ensure that boarding is an enjoyable experience and that the boarding environment helps boarders to develop academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally. I feel welcomed We work hard to ensure that entering RSD as a new Year 8 pupil is both an exciting and reassuring experience. I feel cared for Read more We understand the needs of our pupils and we provide exceptional pastoral care via a dedicated team of professional and caring staff. I feel confident We provide a safe and caring environment where pupils have the opportunity to develop their self-confidence and reach their academic potential in an atmosphere of mutual respect. I feel a sense of belonging Read more Our House System complements the pastoral work of the Heads of Year and Form Tutors and contributes to the pupils' sense of belonging to the school community. I feel proud Pupils are expected to wear their uniform with pride and to understand that they represent the School and are promoting its identity. I am learning Read more The focus at RSD is on learning. We value knowledge and help all pupils to have a sound understanding of the subjects they study. I am discovering Read more Our curriculum is a blend of traditional subjects from the Sciences, Arts, Humanities and Languages alongside more practical and contemporary subjects. I am progressing We monitor the academic progress of all pupils during each Key Stage. The focus is on helping pupils and parents to understand where a pupil is in terms of his or her learning in each subject. I am achieving At RSD pupils fulfil their academic potential. Performance is consistently above the average figures for both UK and Northern Ireland schools. [GCSE Results](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-results/) [A Level Results](https://www.royaldungannon.com/a-level-results/)#### Pupil Absentee Line: If your child is to be absent from RSD, please contact the school on #### 028 87 724966. #### RSD Pupils Only: Please use this link if you wish to report anything. Current Month [ Download all events as ICS file](https://www.royaldungannon.com/export-events/all/?nonce=b82b97cbd4) Visit the [School Events](https://www.royaldungannon.com/school-events/) page to view events covering the full academic year. --- ### [Follow Us](https://www.royaldungannon.com/follow-us/) **Published:** June 19, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # Follow Us [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies --- ### [Privacy Policy](https://www.royaldungannon.com/privacy-policy/) **Published:** July 6, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Excerpt:** The Royal School Dungannon is the data controller of the personal information we hold about our pupils and their parents/families/carers/legal guardians. **Content:** # Privacy Policy [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies### For Pupils & Parents/Families/Carers/Legal Guardians ABOUT US The Royal School Dungannon is the data controller of the personal information we hold about our pupils and their parents/families/carers/legal guardians. This means that we are responsible for deciding how we hold and use the personal information which we collect. We are required under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to notify you of the information contained in this privacy notice. We collect and use pupil information under the Education Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 and other legislation. You may find the specific legislation at https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/department-education-legislation. The majority of pupil information you provide to us is information which you are legally obliged to provide but some pupil information is provided to us on a voluntary basis. When collecting information from you we will inform you whether you are required to provide certain pupil information to us or if you have a choice in this. This notice applies to prospective, current and former pupils and their families/carers/legal guardians and those applying for a place at the school and their families/carers/legal guardians. We may update this notice at any time but if we do so, we will inform you as soon as reasonably practicable. It is important that you read and retain this notice, together with any other privacy notice we may provide on specific occasions when we are collecting or processing personal information about you, so that you are aware of how and why we are using such information and what your rights are under the GDPR. If you have any questions about this privacy notice or how we handle personal information, please contact the Headmaster who will deal with your query. The Headmaster can be contacted in writing to The Royal School Dungannon, 2 Ranfurly Road, Dungannon, BT71 6EG. Our Data Protection Officer is the Education Authority and it monitors the school’s data protection procedures to ensure they meet the standards and requirements of the GDPR. Please contact the Education Authority’s Data Protection Officer at 40 Academy Street, Belfast, BT1 2NQ, Tel: 028 9056 4000. You have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues. The ICO’s details are as follows: **The Information Commissioner’s Office – Northern Ireland** 3rd Floor 14 Cromac Place Belfast BT7 2JB Telephone: 028 9027 8757 / 0303 123 1114 Email: <ni@ico.org.uk> HOW DO WE COLLECT AND HOLD PERSONAL INFORMATION? We collect some personal information about our pupils and their families/carers/legal guardians during a pupil’s application process to the school. We will sometimes collect additional information from third parties such as the Education Authority, Department of Education, examination board or previous school attended by a pupil. We mainly collect personal information about our pupils and their families/carers/legal guardiansthroughout the course of the pupil’s time at the school, for instance when completing educational visit consent forms, from statutory curriculum assessments and throughout our relationship with a pupil when we are exercising our legal obligationsas a public educational body and during our pastoral care. WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT, STORE AND USE ABOUT OUR PUPILS? Personal information is information that identifies you and relates to you. We will collect, store and use the following categories of personal information about our pupils: - Personal information – day pupils (such as name, age, date of birth, photographs and unique pupil number) - Personal information – boarding pupils (such as passport, visas, and Biometric Residence Permits) - Contact information (such as address, emergency contact information and telephone number) - Attendance information (such as sessions attended, number of absences and absence reasons) - Assessment information (such as statutory assessment process, GCSE and post-16 qualifications and standardised tests provided by commercial companies) - Exclusion and behavioural information - CCTV footage captured in school and other information obtained through electronic means - Non-sensitive characteristic information (such as free school meal eligibility) - Special categories of information (such as ethnicity, language, country of birth, nationality, information regarding health, special educational needs, allergies and disability). WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT, STORE AND USE ABOUT OUR PUPILS’/ PARENTS/FAMILIES/CARERS/LEGAL GUARDIANS? We will collect, store and use the following categories of personal information about our pupils’/parents/families/carers/legal guardians: - Personal information (such as name, age, date of birth and photographs) - Contact information (such as address and telephone number) - Financial information (such as bank account details and payment history) - CCTV footage captured in school and other information obtained through electronic means WHY DO WE COLLECT, STORE AND USE THIS INFORMATION? We will only use personal information when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we will use personal information relating to our pupils and their parents/families/carers/legal guardianswhere we need to comply with our legal obligations and where it is needed in the public interest for us to exercise our authority as a public educational body. In some cases, we may use personal information where it is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party) and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests. For example, the school has a legitimate interest in providing pupils with an education, safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare and facilitating the efficient operation of the school. We may also use your personal information, less frequently to protect a pupil’s or their family’s interests (or someone else’s interests). For example, when investigating a complaint made by another pupil. We keep personal information electronically on the School’s information management systems, the School’s IT network, or manually in indexed filing systems. Situations in which we will use personal data, including special category data, include: [table id=23 responsive=scroll /] CONSENT Whilst the majority of the personal data provided to the school is required for us to comply with our legal obligations, some of that informationis provided on a voluntary basis through parental consent (namely, a parent’s/carer’s/legal guardian’s express agreement). A pupil aged 13 or over is considered capable of giving consent themselves and will not require express agreement from a parent/carer/legal guardian.However, if a child is not considered capable of giving consent themselves for example, due to an identified special educational need, an adult with parental responsibility may exercise the child’s data protection rights on their behalf. Where we need consent, for example the use of Biometric data to use the cashless cafeteria system in the Dining Hall, the school will provide the person with parental responsibility for a pupil or, if aged 13 or over, the pupil themselves, with a specific and clear notice which explains the reasons why the data is being collected and how the data will be used. You should be aware if you do not consent to our collection of this type of data, this will not affect the standard of education we deliver to the pupil. If we ask for your consent to use personal information, you can take back this consent at any time. Please contact the Headmaster’s Secretary on 028 87722710, if you would like to withdraw any consent you have given. Please be aware that we do not need to obtain parental consent if personal data is to be processed for the purposes of obtaining counselling services for the child. HOW LONG IS THE INFORMATION STORED FOR? We will only keep personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it (for example, to educate and look after pupils) and including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. We do not store personal data forever; we only hold pupil and family data for as long as we are legally able to do so. However, sometimes we will keep personal information for historical reasons (e.g. year group or sports team photographs) but you will always have a right to ask for it to be destroyed. This is a link to the Department of Education Document Retention and Disposal Policy which can be found at <https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/publications/disposal-records-schedule>.This will give you more information about how long we keep personal information. In determining the appropriate retention period for personal information, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorised use or disclosure of your personal data, the purposes for which we process your personal data and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means, and the applicable legal requirements. In some circumstances we may anonymise your personal information so that it can no longer be associated with you, in which case we may use such information without further notice to you. DATA SECURITY We have put in place appropriate security measures to prevent personal information from being accidentally lost, used or accessed in an unauthorised way, altered or disclosed. In addition, we limit access to your personal information to those employees, agents, contractors and other third parties who have a need to know. They will only process personal information on our instructions and they are subject to a duty of confidentiality. We have put in place procedures to deal with any suspected data security breach and will notify you and any applicable regulator (currently the Information Commissioner’s Office) of a suspected breach where we are legally required to do so. WHO WE SHARE PUPIL INFORMATION WITH We may have to share pupil and their family’s data with third parties, including third-party service providers and other bodies such as: - the new school/s that the pupil attends after leaving us - the Department of Education - the Education Authority for Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Council for Curriculum Examinations and Assessments - The Board of Governors - General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland - Youth Council for Northern Ireland - Exceptional Circumstances Body - Department of Health and Health & Social Care Trusts - PSNI - C2K School Management Information System - Examination Boards such as AQA, CCEA, OCR and Edexcel - Commercial standardised test providers. WHY WE SHARE PUPIL INFORMATION We do not share information about our pupils with anyone without consent unless the law and our policies allow us to do so. We only permit access to personal data for specified purpose and in accordance with our instructions. We are required to share pupils’ data with the Department of Education and/or the Education Authority on a statutory basis. This data sharing underpins school funding and educational attainment policy and monitoring. We also share information with the NHS or a pupil’s destination upon leaving school. **Pupils aged 13+:** Once our pupils reach the age of 13, we also pass pupil information to the Education Authority and/or provider of youth support services as they have responsibilities in relation to the education or training of 13-19 year olds. This enables them to provide services as follows: - youth support services - careers advisers A parent, carer or guardian can request that **only**their child’s name, address and date of birth is passed to the Education Authority or provider of youth support services by informing us. This right is transferred to the child/pupil once he/she reaches the age 16, provided that the child/pupil remains capable of exercising that right. **Pupils aged 16+:** We will also share certain information about pupils aged 16+ with Department of Education and/or provider of youth support services as they have responsibilities in relation to the education or training of 13-19 year olds. This enables them to provide services as follows: - post-16 education and training providers - youth support services - careers advisers. **Schools Census** The Department of Education has a legal right to ask for particular information under the Education and Libraries (NI) Order 2003 and is referred to as the “School Census”. This information includes information on pupil characteristics such as date of birth, gender, ethnicity, religion, free school meal entitlement and special educational needs status. A number of statistical releases are made available through the Department of Education website covering data on enrolments, participation rates, pupil teacher ratios, school leavers, attendance and school performance TRANSFERRING INFORMATION OUTSIDE THE EEA We will not transfer the personal information we collect about you to any country outside the EEA without telling you in advance that we intend to do so and what steps we have taken to ensure adequate protection for your personal information in those circumstances. YOUR RIGHTS OF ACCESS, CORRECTION, ERASURE AND RESTRICTION Under GDPR, pupils, parents, families and carers have the right to request access to information about them that we hold. To make a request for your personal information, or be given access to your child’s educational record, please write to the Headmaster at The Royal School Dungannon, 2 Ranfurly Road, Dungannon, BT71 6EG. We may need to request specific information from you to help us confirm your identity and ensure your right to access the information (or to exercise any of your other rights). This is another appropriate security measure to ensure that personal information is not disclosed to any person who has no right to receive it. Under certain circumstances, by law a parent/carer/legal guardian or a child over the age of 13 (who is considered competent to do so) has the right to: - **Request access** to personal information (commonly known as a “data subject access request”). This enables you to receive a copy of the personal information we hold about you and your child and to check that we are lawfully processing it. You will not have to pay a fee to access your personal information (or to exercise any of the other rights). However, we may charge a reasonable fee if your request for access is clearly unfounded or excessive. Alternatively, we may refuse to comply with the request in such circumstances. - **Request correction** of the personal information that we hold about you and your child. This enables you to have any incomplete or inaccurate information we hold corrected. - **Request erasure** of personal information. This enables you to ask us to delete or remove personal information where there is no good reason for us continuing to process it. You also have the right to ask us to delete or remove your personal information where you have exercised your right to object to processing (see below). - **Object to processing** of personal information where we are relying on a legitimate interest (or that of a third party) and there is something about your particular situation which makes you want to object to processing on this ground. You also have the right to object where we are processing you and your child’s personal information for direct marketing purposes. - **Request the transfer** of your personal information to another party, for instance a new school. [table id=22 responsive=scroll /] --- ### [History of the School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/history-of-the-school/) **Published:** June 11, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Excerpt:** In 1614 the Royal School Dungannon came into being at the village of Mountjoy near Lough Neagh. moved to its present in 1789. **Content:** History of the School # Our Story The Royal Charter to establish a free school for boys in County Tyrone was laid down by King James I in 1608. In 1614 the Royal School Dungannon came into being at the village of Mountjoy near Lough Neagh. Sometime later, the school relocated to Dungannon, finally coming to rest at its present site in 1789 with the erection of the building we now know as the ‘Old Grey Mother’ by the Archbishop of Armagh, Richard Robinson, and the then Headmaster, Rev Dr William Murray. The 1789 building acquired the nickname of the Old Grey Mother after the red sandstone with which it was built was rendered with cement sometime in the 19th Century. New windows and doors were required but the Board of Governors had insufficient funds for sandstone blocks and instead used handmade brick. To preserve a unified appearance, the building was covered with cement. For the generations of boys who lived and learned under its roof that old grey building must have been an object of great affection. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries the school grew and new facilities, such as the ball alley, cloisters and assembly hall, were added. Amalgamation with Dungannon High School for Girls in 1986 and the subsequent refurbishment and new build of 1999-2003 gave us the school we know today. Classrooms are large and well resourced. There are specialist teaching facilities in the Sciences, Design & Technology, Music and Food Technology as well as extensive computer provision, and sporting facilities such as a modern sports hall and multi-gym and a floodlit astro-turf pitch to complement rugby and hockey pitches and tennis courts. RSD’s facilities make it a school for the 21st century. --- ### [Headmaster's Welcome](https://www.royaldungannon.com/headmasters-welcome/) **Published:** June 8, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # Headmaster's Welcome Welcome to the Royal School Dungannon website. I hope that it encourages you to want to find out more about the school. The best way to do just that is to arrange a visit to RSD, to see our facilities and meet some of our staff and pupils. Their work together is at the very heart of the school and gives RSD its spirit and character. You can be assured of a warm welcome. ***Dr. David Burnett Headmaster*** RSD has been helping boys and girls to fulfil their potential for over 400 years. Traditions are cherished but we are also a school committed to looking forward and embracing new opportunities. The personal development of young people is our focus and we encourage each boy and girl to learn about their favourite subjects, to find out about the world around them and to learn something about themselves. RSD is a caring community, underpinned by shared values, strong relationships and excellent pastoral care. We are passionate about helping every girl and boy to enjoy school and to reach their potential. Opportunities to lead, take on responsibility and to operate as part of a team resonate throughout school life outside the classroom and in the wider community. Pupils are encouraged to be the best that they can be with a sense of resilience and integrity. The values of an RSD education will stay with our pupils for the rest of their lives. I hope that the young girls and boys who first enter RSD go on to feel fulfilled personally and leave us as young adults ready for the next stage in life. Most of all I want them to believe that RSD is their school and that they have a unique part to play in its great story. --- ### [Curriculum Statement](https://www.royaldungannon.com/curriculum-statement/) **Published:** June 21, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # Curriculum Statement [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies### Teaching & Learning at RSD ***Learning is the primary objective of the school, and teaching is the principal means of securing that goal.*** The focus at RSD is on learning. We value knowledge and help all pupils to have a sound understanding of the subjects they study. From this starting point pupils develop the skills and habits necessary to be successful in their studies and examinations and in their life beyond RSD. Strong teacher and pupil relationships are a feature at RSD. The teachers are all subject specialists and there is an emphasis on making subjects come alive and sparking pupils’ curiosity. We want to tap into pupils’ natural interests in particular areas and help them to develop a real interest in their favourite subjects. Learning extends therefore to outside the classroom. There are a large number of trips for all year groups and across a broad range of subjects. Many of these are local but there are also a number each year to Britain and continental Europe. In addition, pupils enjoy visits to RSD by guest speakers and organisations, attend conferences and enter competitions. New technologies and the School’s Virtual Learning Environment provide further opportunities for pupils to explore and learn. The overall aim at RSD is to inculcate a love of learning and the good habits which enable pupils to take forward their learning both during their time at school and thereafter. There is a focus upon understanding how learning takes place. For teachers, this provides a structure for planning schemes of work and lessons. For pupils, it provides a rationale for how best to approach their studies. A shared understanding helps pupils and teachers to share the responsibility for ensuring that effective learning takes place. There is a commitment at RSD to: - Creating positive pupil/teacher relationships. - Providing a good learning environment where pupils feel comfortable contributing and are stimulated by the resources on offer. - Encouraging positive pupil behaviours and correcting disruptive behaviours. - Providing clear and precise knowledge in a sensible sequence so that pupils’ understanding can develop over time. - Providing opportunities to practise key skills within and across subjects. - Building pupil engagement by requiring pupils to think about the precise issues which need to be understood, linked together and remembered. - Creating high expectations by stretching and challenging pupils in their thinking and understanding. - Encouraging pupils to accept that mistakes and faulty thinking are a natural part of learning and that taking risks in their thinking is worthwhile. - Encouraging pupils to take responsibility for improving their understanding by working hard and using teacher feedback. - Helping pupils to develop effective study skills and the capacity to learn independently. The curriculum at RSD is challenging and deliberately so. Pupils are taught that achievement comes through effort and hard work. There are no shortcuts and along the way there are bound to be setbacks. Success comes to those who develop a sense of resilience, those who can bounce back. Teachers provide feedback for pupils and indicate how they can improve. There is a sense of teachers and pupils working together, sharing responsibility for the learning which takes place. The school week is divided into 50 periods, each 30 or 35 minutes long. The general curriculum structure for Years 8 to 14 is set out below. The Cross-Curricular Skills and Thinking Skills & Personal Capabilities are infused throughout the subjects. Key Stage 3 Curriculum Pupils entering the School in Year 8 are placed in one of four mixed ability classes. The subjects studied at Key Stage 3 include: English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, French, Art & Design, Music, Design & Technology, Food Technology, Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Religious Education, Spanish, Physical Education and Learning for Life and Work (LLW). In Years 9 and 10 pupils remain in their original classes for most of their lessons but are occasionally placed in different teaching sets for some classes to allow for work at an accelerated pace and to provide opportunities in practical subjects. In Years 8, 9 and 10 Learning for Life & Work (LLW) will be delivered in a carousel covering Citizenship, Employability and Personal Development, along with a Drama module.[table id=1 responsive=scroll /] Key Stage 4 Curriculum All pupils in Years 11 and 12 study English (7 periods) and Mathematics (7 periods) for examination at GCSE level. These subjects are taught in 4 streamed classes. In addition, pupils in the top two English Classes (approximately 55% of the year group) study English Literature (1 extra period), and those in the top two Mathematics classes (approximately 55% of the year group) study Additional Mathematics (1 extra period). Pupils in the 4th Mathematics class (which is normally smaller than the others) will study a reduced amount of the Higher Tier material and will be able to achieve grades in the range A – D. It is generally the case that the level of Mathematics reached by pupils in the 4th set would not be considered suitable for progressing to A Level Mathematics. All pupils will study one of the following Science options: - Three sciences (pupils study Biology, Chemistry and Physics as separate sciences, also known as Triple Award Science), - Two sciences (pupils study two of Biology, Chemistry and Physics as separate sciences), - Double Award science (pupils study reduced content in Biology, Chemistry and Physics with the examinations resulting in two GCSEs graded as A\*A\*, A\*A, AA, AB, BB, etc.) Depending on their Science choice, pupils select either three or four optional subjects (5 periods) from the following list: [table id=2 responsive=scroll /] Pupils who do not study English Literature study a Short Course (½ a GCSE) in Religious Studies (2 periods). Non-examination subjects taken by all pupils include: Religious Education (1 period); Careers Education (1 period in Year 12 only); Learning for Life and Work (1 period); and Physical Education & Games (2 to 4 periods depending on subject choices). Sixth Form (Key Stage 5) Curriculum Year 13 pupils have the choice of studying either three or four subjects at AS Level. In Year 14 pupils have the option of either continuing with all four subjects at A2 Level or dropping down to three subjects. In exceptional cases it may be possible to arrange for a pupil to take two A Levels and one or more AS Levels in Year 14. The subjects offered at Advanced Level are: [table id=3 responsive=scroll /] * Depending on interest and teaching resources and only available as an AS in Year 14. **\#** These subjects are taught in St Patrick’s Academy through our partnership with them. Non-examination subjects taken by pupils include: Religious Education, Careers Education, Physical Education and Games. At Key Stages 4 & 5, it may be possible to arrange other educational pathways to meet the specific needs of a small number of individual pupils through collaboration with other local education establishments. --- ### [Subjects](https://www.royaldungannon.com/subjects/) **Published:** June 21, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # Subjects [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies --- ### [Higher Education & Careers](https://www.royaldungannon.com/higher-education-careers/) **Published:** July 9, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # Higher Education & Careers [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies The importance of effective careers education within schools has never been greater. The aim of our Careers Education programme is to enable young people to acquire the skills, attitudes and abilities they will need to chart their path through life with confidence. The school provides a well-equipped Careers Library where pupils have access to a wide range of reference material. In Years 8, 9 and 10 all pupils are introduced to Careers through the Employability module within Learning for Life & Work classes. This is developed further in Years 11-12 and all pupils have an individual interview with the Careers Adviser from Careers Service NI. In Years 12-14 pupils spend time on their personal career plans and study topics such as CVs, application forms, interviews and student finance. In addition, pupils in Sixth Form can spend individual research time in the Careers Library. With the help of employers, we run an Interview Skills Day for Year 14 pupils and, although initially daunting, pupils have really enjoyed and benefited from this experience. Sixth Form pupils have the opportunity to attend the UCAS Higher Education Convention at which they can meet representatives of most of the UK’s universities and colleges. Staff from the local universities and colleges also visit the school and deliver talks to Year 13 pupils whilst Year 14 pupils have the chance to attend university open days. Sixth Formers have the opportunity to participate in work shadowing and to attend open days in a number of professions, hosted by hospitals and clinics. Throughout Years 13 and 14, each pupil receives individual guidance from his/her Careers teacher when completing the UCAS application process and personal statement. For pupils facing university interviews and other entry examinations, there is support offered, including practice interviews. Year 14 pupils (2 boys and 2 girls) have the opportunity to apply for a fully-funded scholarship to the Dilworth School in Auckland, New Zealand, where they spend their GAP year working as tutors. ### Careers News Articles --- ### [House Competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/house-competition/) **Published:** July 5, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # House Competition [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies The aims of the House system are: - To increase the sense of identity and belonging in what is for virtually all pupils a much larger school than their primary schools. - To provide a vertical age-grouping smaller than the whole school, where pupils in Years 8-14 can mix and where older pupils lead activities and act as role models for the younger pupils. - To promote pupil participation in inter-House competitions and a healthy, friendly rivalry when competing for the various House trophies. - To encourage high standards of work, play and behaviour. The House System therefore complements the pastoral work of the Heads of Year and Form Tutors and contributes to the pupils’ sense of belonging to the school community. There are four Houses and pupils from each year group work together in their House to take part in the various competitions. There is a House Assembly every Wednesday led by a teacher, who is Head of House, and pupil officials drawn from the Sixth Form. The four Houses are: Beresford/Charlemont John George Beresford was one of two brothers who each became Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. In 1850, the Archbishop gave RSD a substantial sum of money which was used to build the Cloisters area, a gymnasium and two classrooms. This gym is now the Marshall Library. In memory of Beresford’s generosity, the “blue” house is named after him. Bullingbrook/Tyrone The house is named after John Bullingbrook, who was the first RSD Headmaster. By 1614, King James was angry that his royal charter to establish a “free school” for Co. Tyrone, granted in 1608, had not yet been acted upon. He demanded that the Archbishop of Armagh take immediate action and a Headmaster, John Bullingbrook, was appointed in May 1614. The school was then on the shores of Lough Neagh at the fortified village of Mountjoy. The area is still called “College Lands” although it is just fields now. Later, the Royal School moved to Dungannon and in 1641 this new school was attacked and destroyed by Irish rebels. Bullingbrook and his son were forced to flee and sought refuge in the great forest of Glenconkeyne on the western shores of Lough Neagh. They both died of hunger and exposure. In 400 years there have only been 21 Headmasters of RSD. Mountjoy/Ranfurly 400 years ago Ulster was the most Gaelic part of Ireland and resolutely defied English attempts to extend control over the Province. Hugh O’Neill had his headquarters in Dungannon and led the Ulster Gaelic resistance, fighting off a series of English armies. A new English commander, Lord Mountjoy, fought a ruthless and determined campaign against O’Neill until the great Irish chieftain surrendered in 1603. In the years following, English and Scottish planters made Ulster their home and RSD was registered as one of the schools for the planters’ children. Without Mountjoy there would have been no Ulster plantation and no Royal School, thus his name is commemorated in one of RSD’s houses. Nicholson/Dungannon General Sir John Nicholson was a pupil at RSD in the 19th Century. He went on to achieve fame as a soldier, dying a hero’s death during the Siege of Delhi in the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Nicholson was most famous in the Northwest Frontier of India. He was amazingly brave, administered strict justice and had an awesome appearance. In India he was regarded by some as being virtually a God and he was commemorated with a statue at the Delhi Gate. Professor R. L. Marshall wrote a poem in a school magazine of the 1930s in which he described a dream of the Nicholson Statue standing not in Delhi but in front of RSD. This came to pass some years later, when the statue of Nicholson was removed from Delhi after Indian independence and brought to Dungannon. It was erected in front of the school in 1960 and formally unveiled in 1967 by Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India. Nicholson House was the last of the four RSD houses to be founded. ### The House competitions include: - Rugby – junior and senior - Hockey – junior and senior - Badminton - Tennis - Cricket - Debating - House Studies Cup - Sports Day athletics --- ### [Trips & Visits](https://www.royaldungannon.com/trips-visits/) **Published:** July 24, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # Trips & Visits [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies RSD pupils enjoy lots of opportunities to go on trips, attend conferences and open days, enter competitions and learn from visitors. Many of these opportunities are organised through subject Departments and clubs & societies but some are whole school in nature and open to all pupils. Most of these activities are local in nature but some take pupils a little further afield with trips to London, Paris, Rome or Madrid; or a ski trip to the Alps; or with the Uganda Team to work at Bethel Royal High School in Nakasongola. Wherever the destination, the key focus is always on expanding pupils’ horizons so that pupils extend their learning and interests beyond the classroom. --- ### [Literacy & Study Skills Support](https://www.royaldungannon.com/literacy-study-skills-support/) **Published:** July 16, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # **Literacy & Study Skills Support** [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies Some pupils in Years 8-10 require literacy support to help them develop their language skills, both oral and written. The English Department and the Literacy Coordinator identify pupils and their needs through teacher assessment and cohort testing. Ongoing assessment, in class and for homework, along with school examinations, are used by teachers to judge pupils’ progress and to look for areas where pupils would benefit from further support. Cohort testing, using CAT and the Progress Test in English (PTE), help to specify areas for support still further. Pupils are supported by the Literacy Support teacher for a defined period, in small groups or one-to-one, as well as in class. In addition, RSD offers homework support in two formats. The first is available to any pupil after school, Monday to Thursday, in the Library. This is a supervised environment and provides a quiet space for pupils waiting for later buses to complete homework, with facilities such as books, journals and computers easily accessible. The second is Homework Club, where individual pupils are identified by the Heads of Key Stages 3 and 4 as in need of support to become better at coping with homework tasks. Pupils agree to enter Homework Club for a period of time and are offered guidance about how to organise themselves for homework and structure task completion. Some individual pupils in Key Stage 4 are identified as requiring study skills support to help them cope with the GCSE examination process, including coursework. Pupils are supported by the Literacy Support teacher for a defined period, in small groups or one-to-one, as well as in class. The objective in all of these instances is to support pupils in reaching a state of independence and self-management. --- ### [English as an Additional Language](https://www.royaldungannon.com/english-as-an-additional-language/) **Published:** July 13, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # **English as an Additional Language** [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies For pupils whose first language is not English there is support from TEFL teachers (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) through after-school classes and, with the help of tutors and teachers, in some timetabled lessons. There is a strong focus on helping new pupils improve both their conversational English to help them settle and make friends and also their written English to help with their studies. There is close cooperation between TEFL teachers and the English Department to ensure that every pupil has the best chance to succeed in his or her studies. The focus is upon helping pupils to progress with English as a subject and also in their other subjects. The key areas are: - Talking & Listening in English - Writing for effect in English - English Literature (novels, plays and poetry) - Understanding key subject terms - Understanding command words in each subject (e.g. explain; describe; evaluate) --- ### [Positive Behaviour & Discipline](https://www.royaldungannon.com/positive-behaviour-discipline/) **Published:** July 13, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # **Positive Behaviour & Discipline** [Royal School Dungannon](https://www.royaldungannon.com "Go to Royal School Dungannon.") > Vacancies A key aim is to help pupils develop their self-confidence and reach their academic potential in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Staff/pupil relationships are excellent and all teachers provide guidance and encourage high standards of behaviour. A positive behaviour policy is promoted with the aim of encouraging pupils’ self-discipline. Pupils are expected to take ownership and responsibility for their behaviour so that trust and respect may develop between all members of the school community. The School has traditionally believed that the best discipline is that which comes from within the individual. Many of its activities and practices are designed to underline and inculcate this belief. When pupils do find themselves involved in an incident they are asked for their views and these are always taken into account. RSD operates a school detention system, with a Friday afternoon detention for minor infringements and Saturday morning detention for serious ones. However, the emphasis is always upon guiding pupils and correcting behaviour and very little use has to be made of the available sanctions. --- ## Projects ### [Careers](https://www.royaldungannon.com/project/careers/) **Published:** June 18, 2018 **Author:** Alison Chestnutt **Content:** # Careers Overview HoD: Miss A Chestnutt The importance of effective careers education within schools has never been greater. The increased choice of education and training pathways available to young people, the modularisation of the curriculum and the need to develop key employability skills, place careers education at the heart of the curriculum. This centrality is recognised in RSD with a strong focus on supporting individual pupils as they progress through school and plan for their futures. ### Curriculum Key Stage 3 Key Stage 3 pupils are introduced to Careers in the “Education for Employability” module taught during their weekly “Learning for Life and Work” classes. Pupils begin to identify their qualities and skills, research a variety of careers and begin to carry out some basic career planning. In Year 10 pupils use the Job Explorer Database software to identify careers that interest them and time is spent in preparation for choosing their GCSE subjects. Key Stage 4 In Year 12 pupils have a Careers period each week. In these classes pupils are encouraged through target setting and decision making exercises to research carefully the careers in which they are interested, so that they make the right decisions which choosing their options after GCSE. Pupils develop their own CV and personal statement and learn how to apply for jobs. RSD has established a good relationship with the Careers Service NI and each Year 12 pupil has at least one individual guidance interview with the DfE Careers Adviser. Key Stage 5 All pupils in Years 13 & 14 have a period of Careers every week and in addition they can opt to spend a study period in the Careers Library. With vast majority of pupils wishing to progress to university much time is spent in Year 13 researching courses and institutions and carrying out preparation for the application process. Pupils are also introduced to higher apprenticeships and the possibility of employment post A level. We hold an “Interview Skills Day” each year which culminates with all Year 14 pupils having a mock job interview with a local businessman/woman and we also cover application forms, covering letter and pupils update their CVs. Preparation for Higher Education At the beginning of Year 14 each pupil is allocated to a member of the Careers Staff who will give one-to-one advice regarding the pupil’s application to university and assistance with completion of application forms and the UCAS process. We encourage all pupils to engage in work shadowing and in recent years we have had pupils on placements in a wide range of professions and locations, as well as many pupils attending Open Days in allied health professions. All pupils invited for interview at university or college are offered a mock interview and we also run a preparation session for Medicine and Dentistry MMI interviews. Accommodation and finance are topics that are also covered in Sixth Form Careers classes and in previous years we have had presentations from Danske Bank on student finance and budgeting, as well as having Student Finance staff manning a drop-in clinic to assist pupils with the completion of their student finance forms. Careers Staff are available to give advice in August when A level results are published. In addition to the one-to-one guidance offered to each pupil on a weekly basis, the Careers staff organise a wide range of additional support to help pupils find the right path for them. These include: - Higher Education Evening for Year 13 parents and pupils, held annually in March Trips to: - Skills NI Careers Fair - UCAS Convention - Cambridge and Oxford Student Conference - Oxford Residential & Open Day - ALMAC - Ulster University Open Day (Sept Y14) - Queen’s University Open Day (Sept Y14) We have also host talks from the universities such as: - Queen’s University Belfast - Ulster University - CAFRE (Greenmount, Loughry, Enniskillen) - Cambridge University - “Scottish University Tour” representing seven universities We have also had a number of visitors speaking to pupils about their jobs in areas such as: - Accountancy - Dietetics - Economics - Engineering - Nutrition and Physical Education Web Links **Year 10** Job Explorer Database: JED use the link below and then type the password that your LLW teacher has given you. [www.careersoft.co.uk/sign-in](http://www.careersoft.co.uk/sign-in) **General Careers Information** NI Careers Service – [http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/careers](http://www.careersserviceni.com/)Sector Skills Councils – <http://fisss.org/sector-skills-council-body/directory-of-sscs/> Prospects (graduate careers website) – <http://www.prospects.ac.uk/> **Local Universities and Colleges** Queen’s University Belfast – <http://www.qub.ac.uk/>Ulster University – <http://www.ulster.ac.uk/>CAFRE (Loughry, Greenmount & Enniskillen) – <http://www.cafre.ac.uk/> Trinity College Dublin – [www.tcd.ie](http://www.tcd.ie) University College Dublin – www.ucd.ie Dublin City University - [www.dcu.ie](http://www.dcu.ie) **Local FE Colleges** South West College (SWC) – <http://www.swc.ac.uk/> (Dungannon, Cookstown, Enniskillen & Omagh) Southern Regional College (SRC) – <http://www.src.ac.uk/> (Armagh, Portadown, Banbridge, Lurgan, Kilkeel & Newry) Loughry, Greenmount & Enniskillen (CAFRE) – <http://www.cafre.ac.uk/> **UCAS** – [www.ucas.com](http://www.ucas.com/)**CAO** (applications for Irish Universities) – [www.cao.ie](http://www.cao.ie) **University Admissions Tests** BMAT – <http://www.admissionstests.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/adt/bmat>UKCAT – <http://www.ukcat.ac.uk/>LNAT – <http://www.lnat.ac.uk/>HPAT Ulster (for Allied Health Professions at Ulster Univ) – <http://hpat-ulster.acer.edu.au/>HPAT Ireland (for Medicine in Republic of Ireland) – <http://www.hpat-ireland.acer.edu.au/>ELAT – <http://www.admissionstests.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/adt/elat>STEP – <http://www.admissionstests.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/adt/step>Thinking Skills Assessment TSA Cambridge – <http://www.admissionstests.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/adt/tsacambridge>TSA Oxford – <http://www.admissionstests.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/adt/tsaoxford>TSA UCL – <http://www.admissionstests.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/adt/tsaucl> **Student Finance** Student Finance NI – [http://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk](http://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/) **Apprenticeships** General information - <https://www.ucas.com/higher-apprenticeships> PwC Head Start Higher Apprenticeship - <https://jobs.pwc.co.uk/school/uk/en/> Deloitte Bright Start Higher Apprenticeship - <https://www2.deloitte.com/uk/en/pages/careers/articles/brightstart-business-apprenticeship-scheme.html> BBC Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - <http://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes-and-apprenticeships/technology/software-engineering-degree-apprenticeship> Dale Farm Apprenticeships - <http://dalefarm.co.uk/dale-farm-promotes-new-apprenticeship-opportunities-skills-ni/> Greiner Gold Apprenticeship - <http://www.goldenapprenticeship.co.uk/> Moy Park Apprenticeships - <https://www.moypark.com/en/careers/apprenticeships> # Other Subjects View All Subjects **Project Categories:** Non Exam Subjects --- ### [Collaboration Subjects](https://www.royaldungannon.com/project/collaboration-subjects/) **Published:** June 16, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** RSD partners with St Patrick's Academy to offer the following additional A Level subjects. - Government & Politics - Performing Arts - Media Studies - Pyschology RSD partners with South West College to offer the following additional subject. - Engineering (BTEC) RSD partners with Integrated College Dungannon to offer the following additional subject. - Performing Arts (BTEC) For further information about these subjects please view or download the A Level Options booklet. 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There is an emphasis on team sports, within a competitive framework, where teamwork, leadership and friendly rivalry are promoted and where the lessons of how to win and to lose well are valued. Pupils are encouraged to develop a life-long interest in sport. > ***‘To inspire young people to enjoy and participate in physical activity and to recognise the importance of an active and healthy lifestyle which continues into adulthood’*** ### Curriculum Key Stage 3 During Key Stage 3, pupils have 2 periods of PE per week. At this level pupils will increase fitness levels, develop skills and acquire an overall knowledge of different sporting activities. PE activities include swimming, netball, basketball, badminton, tennis, athletics, football, gymnastics, HRPE, fundamental movement skills and a wide variety of ball games. Pupils also have 2 games periods per week where our traditional major sports are played. These activities include hockey, rugby, netball, tennis, athletics and cricket. For games sessions the entire year group comes together so the greater number of participants required for these team sports is available. Key Stage 4 Year 11 – Depending on subject selection most students have 1 X 35 minute PE session and 1 X 65 minute Games session per week. During Games sessions our traditional major sports, rugby and hockey, are played on a Tuesday afternoon. Year 12 – These students have one session of Physical Education a week, a 65-minute session on a Wednesday afternoon, when a variety of activities are available. Participants in our major sports, rugby and hockey, use this session for training and fixtures, while students who do not participate in our major sports have the opportunity to avail of a variety of sports and fitness options. These include swimming, gym, badminton, shooting, netball, running club, tennis, athletics, football and golf. Our excellent facilities on site and Dungannon Leisure Centre are both used during senior games, giving our students the best possible opportunities. GCSE Our GCSE Physical Education CCEA specification develops students’ understanding of health, physical fitness and the role of the active leisure industry in improving health and fitness. Students learn about how the body works, the factors that can affect health, and how to plan and lead a healthier lifestyle. The course has a large physical component. Students are required to participate in and are assessed in 3 different sports – so students must be fit and healthy and able to participate actively in strenuous physical activity. The course is divided into 3 components. **Component 1**: Written paper 1 hr 15 minutes = 25% Factors Underpinning Health and Performance: - The Body at Work - Health and Lifestyle Decisions - The Active Leisure Industry **Component 2**: Written paper 1 hr 15 minutes = 25% Developing Performance: - Developing Physical Fitness for Performance; and - Developing Skilled Performance. Components 1 & 2 combine to give 50% **Component 3**: Perform 3 activities and analyse one = 50% 1. a) Pupils are assessed on the consistent quality, efficiency and effectiveness of their performances in physical activities and/or sports. Pupils perform three physical activities and/or sports from the list that CCEA supplies. (3 × 50 = 150 marks) 2. b) Pupils are assessed on the consistent quality of their analysis and evaluation of their own and others’ performances. (50 marks) Sixth Form Years 13 & 14 – As with Year 12, these have one session of Physical Education a week, a 65-minute session on a Wednesday afternoon, when a variety of activities are available. Participants in our major sports, rugby and hockey, use this session for training and fixtures, while students who do not participate in our major sports have the opportunity to avail of a variety of sports and fitness options. These include swimming, gym, badminton, shooting, netball, running club, tennis, athletics, football and golf. Our excellent facilities on site and Dungannon Leisure Centre are both used during senior games, giving our students the best possible opportunities. AS and A Level Pupils have the option to select PE at AS and A2 Level. They follow the WJEC GCE AS and A Level in Physical Education. The course is made up of two parts: AS and A2. Pupils may take the AS as a stand-alone qualification if they wish. To achieve the full GCE pupils must complete both AS and A2. AS and A2 each comprise two units. There are four units in total. **AS Level** Unit 1 - develops pupils’ theoretical knowledge and understanding of exercise physiology, performance analysis and training, sports psychology, skill acquisition and sport in society. Pupils are assessed on this material through a written examination. Unit 2 - is a practical element linked to improving pupils’ performance in physical education. Pupils are assessed in one chosen activity as a player/performer and as a coach or official. Pupils will also complete a personal performance profile. This personal performance analysis must be of the chosen practical activity. It must be underpinned by appropriate theoretical subject content and provide pupils with the opportunity to demonstrate quantitative skills. **Course Content/Assessment** [table id=20 responsive=scroll /] **A2 Level** Unit 3 is designed to develop pupils’ theoretical knowledge and understanding of exercise physiology, performance analysis and training, sports psychology, skill acquisition and sport in society. Pupils are assessed on this material through a written examination. Unit 4 concentrates on refining personal performance in physical education. It involves being assessed in one practical performance as a player/performer, coach or official. Pupils will also undertake some Investigative Research. This research should help the pupil to improve personal performance as a player/performer, coach or official. It must be linked to the chosen practical activity and contain research into appropriate theoretical subject content. [table id=21 responsive=scroll /] AS will be assessed at the end of Year 13 and A2 at the end of Year 14. # Other Subjects View All Subjects **Project Categories:** A Level, GCSE --- ### [Religious Education](https://www.royaldungannon.com/project/religious-education/) **Published:** June 4, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # Religious Education Department HoD: Mrs P Matthews ### ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/religious-education-icon.png)Subjects Offered Religeous Studies GCSE Religious Studies A Level (CCEA Modular) The RE curriculum is based on the Core Curriculum which has been agreed by the four main Christian Churches in Northern Ireland. Religious Education provides many opportunities for pupils to explore a range of topics and develop their personal understanding and enhance their spiritual and ethical awareness. ### Curriculum Key Stage 3 In Year 8 we start by looking at God and the Bible before moving on to the life of Jesus in Year 9. Year 10 examines the early church and the church through the ages. Key Stage 3 pupils also have the opportunity to look at world religions. In addition, Year 8 pupils write songs and focus on creativity and Year 9 complete a cross-curricular task focused upon enhancing their communication skills. Year 10 consider the challenge of poverty and run a fair trade project. Key Stage 4 - GCSE In Years 11 and 12 all pupils study RE either as a 1 period per week non-examination class or as a GCSE subject. Two options are available at this level as pupils can either study for the CCEA Short Course GCSE or the CCEA Full Course GCSE qualification. Short Course pupils study only Paper 6 Ethics and sit one 90-minute examination at the end of Year 12. Full Course candidates study both Paper 6 Ethics and Paper 3 The Revelation of God and the Christian Church and sit two 90-minute examinations at the end of Year 12. Sixth Form – AS and A Level In Sixth Form all pupils study RE either as a 1 period per week non-examination class or as a CCEA AS/A2 subject choice. AS pupils study two different papers, AS2 An Introduction to the Acts of the Apostles and AS4 The Origins and Development of the Early Christian Church. Assessment at the end of Year 13 is by an 80-minute examination in each paper. At A2 level pupils also study two papers. A22 deals with Themes in Selected Letters of Saint Paul and the A24 paper is Themes in the Early Church and Church Today. Assessment at the end of Year 14 is by a 120-minute examination in each paper. Additional information Throughout all of the Key Stage pupils will have the opportunity to have talks from a variety of visiting speakers. In addition, GCSE pupils undertake a walking trail to examine the architecture of local churches and AS/A2 pupils have the opportunity to go on a study tour to Rome. # Other Subjects View All Subjects **Project Categories:** A Level, GCSE --- ### [Learning for Life & Work](https://www.royaldungannon.com/project/learning-for-life-work/) **Published:** June 10, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** # Learning for Life & Work Co-ordinator: Mrs C Montgomery Learning for Life and Work provides students with opportunities to develop knowledge and skills related to everyday issues and problems in our ever-changing world. Divided into three strands, Citizenship, Personal Development and Employability, relevant and engaging topics are taught, allowing pupils to gain knowledge and express their opinions in a safe and stimulating environment. ### Curriculum Key Stage 3 Across Key Stage 3, issues such as diversity, poverty and relationships are addressed to ensure pupils are connected with global matters and are aware of how best to deal with these in a more localised setting. The importance of career planning and the development of transferable skills are also incorporated into the schemes of work in preparation for pupils’ future employment. Key Stage 4 At Key Stage 4, knowledge of non-governmental organisations and the importance of a healthy lifestyle are examples of areas covered in class, building on prior knowledge gained through Years 8-10. A more focused approach to pupils’ career options holds significance at this level, working alongside the Careers department to offer informed and meaningful support to all students. Links The LLW department has strong links with outside agencies including Young Enterprise and Start360 who deliver high quality programmes for pupils across all year groups regarding e-safety, money management and the dangers of drugs and alcohol abuse. These all contribute effectively to the holistic development of students at RSD. # Other Subjects View All Subjects **Project Categories:** Non Exam Subjects --- ### [Health & Social Care](https://www.royaldungannon.com/project/health-social-care/) **Published:** June 11, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # Health & Social Care Department HoD: Mrs V Trouton ### ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/health-social-care-icon.png)Subjects Offered Health & Social Care A Level (CCEA Modular) From September 2018 AS and A Level Health & Social Care will be available through the Food Technology Department. This is an exciting and valuable course which will prepare pupils for careers in the caring professions such as nursing, midwifery, child care, special needs and social work to name a few. The 2-year course offers pupils the opportunity to see for themselves how policies and procedures work together in care settings such as local pre-school day care centres, nursery schools, P1-3 in primary schools, special needs school, residential homes for the elderly and disabled, to ensure users receive the best standard of care possible. These activities will be achieved through visits to such care settings, timetabled work experience for 1-2 hours each week, volunteering work experience in pupils’ own time and information/question and answer sessions with health care professionals (e.g. nurses and care home managers who will be invited into H&SC classes). In addition, there will be opportunities for pupils to work together in small groups to interact with members of staff or residents in a care home or young pupils in preschool or early years settings, in supervised and observed sessions to enable them to develop and earn credit for their communication portfolio. **Course Structure** The course is equally weighted between coursework and examination. ### Curriculum Key Stage 5 - AS Level **AS 1: Promoting Quality Care** (Internal assessment) **AS 2: Communication in Health, Social Care and Early Years Settings** (Internal assessment) In both units, pupils produce a written report based on practice in a health, social care or early years setting that they have experienced. Teachers mark the tasks and CCEA moderate the results. Each unit is worth 25% of AS and 10% of A Level. **AS 3: Health and Well-Being** (External written examination - 2 hours) Pupils answer three compulsory questions. This unit is worth 50% of AS and 20% of A Level. Key Stage 5 - A Level Pupils study **two** of the **four** internally assessed modules from the list below along with the compulsory A2 3 module. Two from four of the following modules: **A2 1: Applied Research** (Internal assessment) - Pupils produce a research report on a health and social care or early years topic of their own choosing. **A2 2: Body Systems and Physiological Disorders** (Internal assessment) - Pupils carry out a practical investigation of the physiological status of individuals and research the diagnosis and treatment of a disorder. **A2 4: Health Promotion** (Internal assessment) - Pupils produce a report on health improvement priorities in Northern Ireland, undertake a health promotion activity and report their findings. **A2 5: Supporting the Family** (Internal assessment) - Pupils produce a review of changes to family structure, a case study and a report on services for families experiencing issues. In each unit, pupils produce a written report based on their studies. Teachers mark the tasks and CCEA moderate the results. Each unit is worth 15% of A Level. **A2 3: Providing Services** (Compulsory) External written examination based on pre-release material. Pupils answer three compulsory questions (2 hours). This unit is worth 30% of A Level. ### Health & Social Care News Articles # Other Subjects View All Subjects **Project Categories:** A Level --- ### [Food Technology](https://www.royaldungannon.com/project/food-technology/) **Published:** June 13, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # Food Technology Department HoD: Mrs V Trouton ### ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/food-nutrition-icon.png)Subjects Offered Food & Nutrition GCSE Food & Nutrition Science A Level (CCEA Modular) The Food Technology Departments aims to encourage pupils to think positively about their food and drink choices by providing them with opportunities to discover the most up to date nutritional and dietary health advice at KS3, GCSE and A Level stages. The skills that are taught and the fun element within food practical classes also helps them to develop confidence in decision making and group work. It is also the aim of the FT Department to teach pupils how to become wise consumers. ### Curriculum Key Stage 3 In Year 8 pupils are taught meal-planning using the Eatwell Guide, the importance of breakfast, fruit, vegetables and fish, cooker and equipment use and safety and kitchen hygiene. It is the beginning for their practical food skills development and during the year they will make a range of dishes in groups and individually such as crispy bake, buns, scones and fruit crisp. The Year 8 pupils also have opportunities to apply ICT skills they are learning to situations within FT, and produce tables of results, graphs and use email. In Year 9 another wide range of food practical work will take place and the topics taught this year concentrate on developing nutritional knowledge, the importance of food hygiene, safety, storage and labelling regulations. In Year 10 a major project is undertaken within groups, covering research and presentation skills and looking at topics such as Fairtrade, foods around the world and creative baking skills. In addition, pupils cover topics such as consumerism, vegetarianism, the prevention of osteoporosis and risk assessment when working with food. Key Stage 4 The GCSE studied is CCEA Food and Nutrition consisting of one piece of Controlled Assessment, carried out in class in Year 12 and worth 50% of the marks, and one exam paper, also worth 50%. The specification is an interesting mix of topics all related to food including, nutritional importance throughout life, meal planning, using resources wisely, methods of payment and places/ways of buying food, food origins and processing, and food labelling (especially allergen identification). Within the 5 periods of teaching per week the opportunity to develop a wide range of high level food practical skills is also put to good use. Sixth Form - AS and A Level CCEA Nutrition and Food Science AS/A Level gives our Sixth Form pupils the experience of learning in-depth nutritional facts that are then applied to lifecycle stages and health disorders such as prevention of diabetes, obesity, CVD and cancers. An in-depth look at the value of and recommendations for physical activity is also studied. Year 14 pupils undertake an extensive piece of coursework, worth 50% of the A Level mark, and during this year topics taught include the work of all stakeholders involved in food safety throughout the food chain ‘from farm to fork’. Many RSD pupils go on to study a variety of food-related courses at university. Additional Information From Sept 2018 AS and A Level Health & Social Care will also be taught within the FT Department. This is an exciting and valuable course which will prepare pupils for careers in the caring professions such as nursing, midwifery, child care, special needs education and social work to name a few. The course offers pupils the opportunity to see for themselves how policies and procedures work together in care settings so as to ensure users receive the best standard of care possible. The course is equally weighted between coursework and examination allowing pupils to work hard all year and achieve their full potential. # Other Subjects View All Subjects **Project Categories:** A Level, GCSE --- ### [Computing & ICT](https://www.royaldungannon.com/project/computing-ict/) **Published:** June 16, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # Computing & ICT Department HoD: Mr G McLoughlin ### Subjects Offered ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/computing-icon.png)Computer Science GCSE (OCR) Computer Science A Level (OCR Linear) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/digital-technology-icon.png)Digital Technology (Multimedia) GCSE Digital Technology A Level (CCEA Modular) Computer technology continues to advance rapidly and impacts every area of our daily lives. As consumers of this technology, we continually demand new, innovative hardware and software solutions and this causes a surge in demand for those with an understanding of Computer Science principles and concepts. Studying Computer Science is not simply about preparing for life in a digital world. Computational Thinking principles can impact our everyday lives and help us to solve complex problems. Problems inspire those who seek to invent solutions and computers have been embedded into solutions for the most complex problems we have ever faced. Invention and creativity are at the heart of this subject. Computer Science not only encourages innovation; Computer Science teaches you how to think. ### Curriculum Key Stage 3 During Key Stage Three, pupils have 1 period of ICT per week and study the use of a range of applications packages such as: presentations, word processors, desktop publishers, game development software, animation software, electronic mail clients, databases, painting packages, drawing packages and internet browsers. The majority of class time is hands-on so that pupils build up their confidence in the use of computer systems. In Year 8 pupils learn about the basics, such as ICT-terminology and online safety. As well as this they develop skills in practical use of PCs through experience in a range of applications. Once the basics have been covered we take a look at Scratch software to introduce a few fundamental concepts around problem solving. In Year 9 we build on the basics covered in Year 8 and progress to look at more advanced software tools such as DeskTop Publishing and we consider some of the health and safety issues around PC use. Once this has been covered we take a look at basic graphics and stop-motion animation. In Year 10 we finish off Key Stage 3 by building even further on the work of the previous two years and we also start to introduce some computational thinking skills alongside the ICT applications. Pupils in Year 10 spend time investigating software applications such as databases, presentations and game development. Key Stage 4 At GCSE level, pupils have the choice of studying either GCSE Computer Science, following the OCR specification, or GCSE Digital Technology, following the CCEA specification. Both options allow practical experience of the use of computer systems in a range of innovative and exciting contexts. GCSE Computer Science is an exciting qualification that seeks to provide a launch-pad for the study of Computer Science and the development of critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving skills. There are two modules and they are both assessed through a written examination. Class time is balanced between practical experience of programming concepts, and building an understanding of how computers function. GCSE Digital Technology is a practical, skills-based course that offers pupils the opportunity to learn more about the multimedia technology that we use every day. The proficiency and understanding that the course develops is an excellent confidence boost for those who are keen to master digital technology in any area of life and work. Assessment in Digital Technology is in 3 parts. There are two written examinations and 1 practical task. Key Stage 5 At A-Level, pupils have the choice of studying either Computer Science, following the OCR specification, or Digital Technology following the CCEA specification. At its core, the Computer Science A Level course encourages invention and creativity. It helps pupils to develop the skills to solve problems, design systems and understand human and machine intelligence. This is achieved through the development of mathematical skills, embedded throughout the content of the three components, and computational thinking – one of the key principles in understanding how complex problems can be broken down to derive solutions. The course is assessed through two written examinations at the end of Year 14 and one Practical programming project (i.e. it is a linear A Level). In the project pupils will use the skills and knowledge they have developed to solve a complex problem of their choice using a suitable programming language and the work they produce will contribute to 20% of their overall mark. The A Level Digital Technology course provides a natural progression for those who have studied ICT or GCSE Digital Technology but is also of interest for those who wish to advance their ICT skills and knowledge in preparation for a workplace that is increasingly reliant on new technologies. This course is assessed across two years with two written examinations in Year 13, followed by a further two written examinations in Year 14. Pupils also complete a case study in Year 14 by compiling a portfolio showing evidence of the analysis, design, development, testing and evaluation of an application for a specified end user. # Other Subjects View All Subjects **Project Categories:** A Level, GCSE --- ### [Technology & Design](https://www.royaldungannon.com/project/technology-design/) **Published:** June 3, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Excerpt:** It is rapid progress that makes the study of Technology & Design relevant and useful in the world of work. There has never been a greater need to be aware of the technical advances of the world around us. **Content:** # Technology & Design Department HoD: Mr N Canning ### ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/design-technology-icon.png)Subjects Offered Technology & Design GCSE Technology & Design A Level (CCEA Modular) The world today is organised and controlled by the transistor! Electronics post 1945 has now created a world which 60 years ago was science fiction. It is this rapid progress that makes the study of T&D relevant and useful in the world of work. There has never been a greater need to be aware of the technical advances of the world around us. Your mobile phone, tablet, smart TV, the internet, driverless vehicles, unmanned spacecraft, satellites all of these aspects of modern life are based on electronics and the design of products that use them for the benefit of everyone. These advances are at the very heart of modern life. T&D helps build a better world! ### Curriculum Key Stage 3 **Why study Technology & Design?** It is **fun** to design and make! - you get to create your own product or system - you get to work with tools or machines - you get to use graphics, and other methods, to communicate your design ideas - you get to make links between products and the impact they have on daily life - you get to develop your decision making skills and work independently In Years 8-10 the pupils make at least two practical prototypes/products each year. This starts with simple single material objects in Year 8, such as a penholder or a photo frame, progressing through transistor-based electronics in Year 9 to programmable chip systems in Year 10. All of this activity is geared towards preparation for GCSE. CAD/CAM is embedded into the pupils’ experience from Year 8 onwards. Key Stage 4 - GCSE One main project must be produced over the two years and submitted for the coursework assessment. The main purpose of the project is to give candidates the opportunity to demonstrate what they know, understand and **can do** in relation to the technological process. We use **CCEA** as our examination board. Pupils study systems and control and there are two elements: electronic and microelectronic control systems (PIC Microcontrollers). **The Design and Technology examination comprises of:** Unit 1 Core Examination 25% Unit 2 Systems & Control Examination 25% Unit 3 Design and Make Controlled Assessment Task 50% This consists of a design folder (10 pages) worth 25%; and a final Product, also worth 25% The teaching strategy adopted in Design & Technology is mainly that of ‘Problem Solving’. A problem is identified, an investigation and research approach is adopted, a solution is designed, manufactured and evaluated. Year 11 is used to embed understanding of new concepts and techniques whilst Year 12 is focused on the production of the controlled assessment task. A Level Technology & Design This is offered by the school as a relevant, worthwhile examination. We use CCEA as our examination board. This subject is now a widely recognised qualification by most Universities who consider it to be a solid foundation on which to build further academic achievements particularly in combination with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Computer Science. The structures of the AS and A Level courses are summarised in the table below. [table id=5 responsive=scroll /] Coursework is an essential part of these examinations with it making up 50% of the AS and 50% of the full A level. **Year 13 Unit AS 1:** Product Design and Systems and Control This unit is a study of product design including materials and their processing with an area of systems and control. Pupils will study Section A: Product Design and Practice and a specialist area of systems and control in Section B: Electronic and Microelectronic Control Systems. **Unit AS 2:** Coursework: Product Development The emphasis in this unit is on the analysis and development of an existing product, with a view to re-designing either the product or an aspect of it. Pupils will produce a 3-dimensional model or prototype which represents the practical outcome of the product analysis and development. A portfolio should accompany the practical component with written and graphical information produced on not more than ten A3 sheets. Pupils can present the portfolio in electronic format. This unit draws on the knowledge and skills in Unit 1 and should represent approximately 45 hours of work. It will be internally assessed and externally moderated. **Year 14 Unit A2 1**: Systems and Control - An in-depth study of Systems and Control in Section A: Electronic and Microelectronic Control Systems. **Unit A2 2:** Coursework: Product-system, Design and Manufacture Candidates will be required to design and manufacture a technological product or system. The technological prototype must have an energy source to make it function and include a control system comprising input, process and output. A portfolio should accompany the practical component with written and graphical information produced on not more the 20 A3 pages. Pupils can present the portfolio in an electronic format. This unit draws on the knowledge and skills covered in all units but must reflect the chosen option in A2 Unit 1: it represents approximately 60 hours of work and will be internally assessed and externally moderated. **Facilities** The high level of ICT integration into the subject means that the Department has a cluster of **26 PCs** with software appropriate to the design and production of complex electronically based project work. Solidworks, Circuit Wizard and Techsoft 2-D Design form the main group of programs which are used in conjunction with the Laser Cutter, 3-D Printer, CNC Router and CNC Vinyl Cutters to produce high quality products. **Opportunities Beyond AS and A Level** Having successfully completed Technology and Design at A level pupils are encouraged to proceed to higher education courses. Many pupils have found this subject to be extremely beneficial if they intend to follow a course in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronic and Production), Product Design, Architecture, Environmental Health, Housing Management, Information & Communication Technologies, Multimedia Design, Quantity Surveying or related fields either at University or College of Education. **Extra-Curricular Links** The RSD Drama Society Productions rely heavily on lighting, sound and stage construction involvement from T&D pupils in Years 12-14. The Department also co-collaborates with the Physics Department in the Young Engineers programme. # Other Subjects View All Subjects **Project Categories:** A Level, GCSE --- ### [Science](https://www.royaldungannon.com/project/science/) **Published:** June 3, 2018 **Author:** Deborah McCombe **Excerpt:** Science stimulates and excites pupils’ curiosity and their interest in the world around them. **Content:** # Science Department Science Coordinator: Miss D McCombe ### ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/science-icon.png)Subjects Offered Science Double Award GCSE ### Junior Science – Years 8 & 9 Science stimulates and excites pupils’ curiosity and their interest in the world around them. Through their work in science, pupils begin to understand major scientific ideas, to appreciate how these develop and contribute to technological change, and recognise the cultural significance of science and its worldwide development. Science offers pupils the opportunity to take part in a range of practical activities that allow them to link scientific theory to actual experience. Pupils learn how the results of experimental evidence and models are used to explain phenomena and events. Through carrying out enquiry-based investigations, pupils develop key skills and are encouraged to think critically and creatively. Pupils also learn how scientific technologies have been used in industry, business and medicine and how these developments have contributed greatly to the quality of life for most people. Pupils take part in questioning and discussion about science-based issues that affect their lives, the society in which they live and the world as a whole. Through this independent enquiry they become more confident in expressing their views and evaluating decisions about scientific matters. Further information about Science in Year 10 can be found on the subject pages for [Biology](https://www.royaldungannon.com/subject/biology-2/), [Chemistry](https://www.royaldungannon.com/subject/chemistry-2/) and [Physics](https://www.royaldungannon.com/subject/physics-2/). ### GCSE Double Award Science Double Award Science allows pupils to study all the Sciences but to a lesser extent than completing the separate Sciences. Each of the Sciences will be taught by specialist teachers. Double Award Science pupils will achieve equivalent to two GCSE grades. In Year 11 pupils study: - Biology Unit 1: Living Processes, Cells and Biodiversity - Chemistry Unit 1: Structures, Trends, Chemical Reactions, Quantitative Chemistry and Analysis - Physics Unit 1: Motion, Force, Moments, Energy, Density, Kinetic Theory, Radioactivity, Nuclear Fission and Fusion In Year 12 pupils study: - Biology Unit 2: Body Systems, Genetics, Microorganisms and Health - Chemistry Unit 2: Further Chemical Reactions, Rates and Equilibrium, Calculations and Organic Chemistry - Physics Unit 2: Waves, Light, Electricity, Magnetism, Electromagnetism and Space Physics The final component of this GCSE is a Practicals unit based around 3 practicals undertaken in class and then assessed in an external written examination. Further information can be found on the subject pages for [Biology](https://www.royaldungannon.com/subject/biology-2/), [Chemistry](https://www.royaldungannon.com/subject/chemistry-2/) and [Physics](https://www.royaldungannon.com/subject/physics-2/) and in the [GCSE Options](https://www.royaldungannon.com/gcse-options/) booklet. ### Curriculum Year 8 and Year 9 Each year group studies Science for 6 periods per week in Years 8 and 9. At Key Stage 3 topics are selected to give a good foundation for GCSE Sciences. As a department we aim to embed skills such as practical work and analysis which are important for success at GCSE. **Year 8** - Becoming a Scientist - Acids and alkalis - Human reproduction - Plant reproduction - Mass, weight and density - Elements, compounds and mixtures - Cells and systems - Space **Year 9** - Science energised - Separating techniques - Electricity - Digestion - Circulation - Heart start - Forces - Classification Science Club Year 8 Science Club runs on a Tuesday afterschool from 15.45 to 16.30. This is a popular club where pupils enjoy socialising with friends, develop their love for science and explore science concepts outside the Key Stage 3 Science curriculum. A range of fun, practical work and problem-solving tasks are carried out, building upon practical skills that pupils learn in their first term of Year 8. Examples of Science Club practicals include: - Making slime - Making plastic milk - Making ice cream - Building and racing hovercrafts - Isolating DNA - Chromatography of leaf pigments - Growing crystals - Rat dissection - Elephants toothpaste Community Outreach Community Outreach to local Primary School and Clubs In recent years we have had a number of local primary schools and youth organisations come into school to use the RSD Science labs to complete hands-on experiments. These have included Howard Primary (science day on the topic of water) and Killyman Scouts (for their science badge). Trips and Quizzes Typical trips include visits to W5 and the Navan centre. The Department is also involved in STEM quizzes with the STEM Centre and local high schools. # Other Subjects View All Subjects **Project Categories:** A Level, GCSE --- ### [Physics](https://www.royaldungannon.com/project/physics-2/) **Published:** June 5, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # Physics Department HoD: Mrs W Chambers ### ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/physics-icon.png)Subjects Offered Physics GCSE Physics A Level (CCEA Modular) Physics is a course that is relevant not only to the fields of science and engineering, but also is highly regarded in the many areas of commerce and public service that value problem-solving and practical skills. All the technology that surrounds us is based on the principles of physics, so if you are considering working in any area related to technology, from music to medicine, or lasers to law, studying physics is an excellent first step. Physics is more than a subject – it trains your brain to think beyond boundaries and apply logical processes. Within RSD at all levels in Physics each topic studied will be tested at the end of each topic and in examination settings in December/ January and June. There will be systematic assessment throughout each topic to help identify and enable improvement opportunities prior to testing. Comprehensive revision resources will also be provided to support examination preparation. ### Curriculum Key Stage 3 Physics **Year 10** In our scheme of study with Year 10 we work hard to develop skills essential at GCSE such as equation manipulation, data analysis, extended writing and planning. We embed these skills in the topics of: - Pressure - Light - Speed - Motion Graphs - Sound - Hearing GCSE Physics At RSD we currently follow the CCEA GCSE specification. Pupils can choose to study Physics either as a component of Double Award Science or as a standalone GCSE. **Year 11 pupils** study the topics of: - Motion - Forces - Moments - Energy - Density - Kinetic Theory - Radioactivity - Nuclear Fission and Fusion. **Year 12 pupils** study the topics of: - Waves - Light - Electricity - Magnetism - Electromagnetism - Space Physics. Many practical activities are embedded across the range of Year 11 & 12 topics as preparation for the practical examination. Pupils will sit the actual GCSE at the end of Year 12 where there will be a **Unit 1 paper** (Year 11 work), a **unit 2 paper** and a **practical examination**. **Trips** Y12 visit Armagh Planetarium each year to explore ‘The Mystery of the Christmas Star’ and Year 11 also avail of opportunities that support the specification such as ‘The Physics of martial Arts’. Physics at AS & A2 Level At RSD we currently follow the CCEA specification. **AS Level** In the AS units pupils focus on forces, energy and electricity in AS1 and waves, photons and astronomy in AS2. Pupils carry out many class practicals and also independent practicals throughout the course, both to support theoretical learning and in preparation for the practical examination. Pupils will complete 3 written examinations: AS(1), AS(2) and a Data Analysis paper along with a Practical examination in May/ June. In Year 13 there is also the opportunity to take part in an Engineering opportunity alongside Sentinus, Mallaghan Engineering and University of Ulster or QUB. Usually 10 pupils take part in this and all have historically achieved the prestigious Gold Crest Award. Pupils also have the opportunity to attend Civilisation Belfast, run by QUB Engineering Department. **A2 Level** In the A2 units pupils focus on deformation of solids, thermal physics, circular motion, oscillations and atomic and nuclear Physics in A2(1); and fields, capacitors and particle Physics in A2(2). They investigate the deformation of solids under the action of a force and consider important engineering consequences. Students use the kinetic model to explain the behaviour of gases. They also undertake a practical investigation of the concept of heat capacity and one aspect of heat flow. They explore atomic and nuclear physics and study models and the instability of nuclides, leading to important social and economic considerations for modern society. As with AS Physics, pupils carry out many class and independent practicals throughout the course, both to support theoretical learning and in preparation for the practical examination. Pupils will complete 3 written examinations: A2(1), A2(2) and a Data Analysis paper along with a Practical examination in May/ June. # Other Subjects View All Subjects **Project Categories:** A Level, GCSE --- ### [Music](https://www.royaldungannon.com/project/music/) **Published:** June 7, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # Music Department HoD: Mr S Cuddy ### ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/music-icon.png)Subjects Offered Music GCSE Music A Level (CCEA Modular) Currently the Department offers tuition in the following instruments: - Strings (Upper and lower) - Woodwind - Brass - Drum-kit - Bagpipes and drums - Tin whistle - Voice (Classical and Musical Theatre) - Piano - Guitar (acoustic, electric and bass) - This tuition is provided at a cost to the parents and is available to any child wishing to continue or start tuition on a musical instrument. ### Curriculum Key Stage 3 **Year 8** Our focus in Year 8 is on learning the main elements of Music through composing, performing and listening. The main topics studied are pulse; ostinato; folk music; Carnival of the Animals; and music for strings and percussion. We also learn some of the basic recording and editing techniques of Garageband. **Year 9** In Year 9 we continue to develop skills in composing, performing and listening in the topics of mood music; Christmas carols; fanfare; radio ads; and music for brass and woodwind. **Year 10** The focus on Year 10 is on Use of ICT in Music. Pupils continue to develop their skills in the use of Garageband as well as learn how to notate their compositions on Sibelius. They study Blues music, Irish and Scottish traditional music and then complete a film music project which includes composing their own soundtrack for a video clip. Our work at Year 10 should help to prepare pupils for GCSE Music. Key Stage 4 - GCSE The pupils will study **CCEA GCSE Music.** **Performing (35%)** Solo and Group Performance on voice or the pupil’s chosen instrument. **Composing (30%)** Two compositions lasting between 4-6 minutes. Pupils can choose to record these compositions using Garageband or Sibelius. **Listening (35%)** Set Works and General Listening from a range of musical sources. There is a wide range of styles – from Classical Music to Pop Music or from Irish traditional to Film Music. Sixth Form – AS and A Level At the moment we study the CCEA GCE Music course. **Performing (AS 1: 35% of AS)** Solo performance on the candidate’s chosen instrument or voice. Viva voce (discussion with the examiner about the pupil’s programme) **Composing (AS 2:** **35% of AS)** - A Composition task - Written commentary **Responding to Music (AS 3: 30% of AS)** Two external written examinations based on set works pupils have studied and some unseen music extracts. - Test of aural perception (listening) (15%) - Written examination (15%) A2 level follows a similar structure to AS with some minor alterations. These are: - Performance will be at a higher standard (minimum Grade 6 or equivalent) - Composition will be longer (3-4 mins compared to 2-3 mins at AS level) - The Listening and Score Analysis will include more complex features and also more sophisticated 20th Century harmony. Extra-Curricular Ensembles - Junior Choir - Senior Choir - Chamber Choir - Royal Strings - RSD Wind Band - String Quartet - RSD Pipe Band - Biennial School Musical Production All the above ensembles rehearse on a weekly basis either at lunchtimes or after school. Everyone is encouraged to participate no matter what their musical background is. **Performance Opportunities include:** - Prize Day - Christmas Concert - School Carol Service - Performances in local Residential Homes - Dungannon Festival of Music - Portadown Festival of Music - *Radio Ulster* Choir of the Year - Spring Concert The department also arrange trips to hear the Ulster Orchestra in Belfast at least once a year. # Other Subjects View All Subjects **Project Categories:** A Level, GCSE --- ### [Modern Foreign Languages](https://www.royaldungannon.com/project/modern-foreign-languages/) **Published:** June 8, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # MFL Department HoD: Mr P Moore ### Subjects Offered ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/mfl-icon.png)French GCSE Spanish GCSE French A Level (CCEA Modular) Spanish A Level (CCEA Modular) We are all international people these days and there is a very big world out there waiting for us to go and explore! And one of the very best ways to get started is through the study of languages. If you believe that “everyone speaks English”, then it’s time to find out that only about 5% of the world’s population speaks English as a first language! Starting with the study of French and continuing on to learn Spanish, RSD pupils have a great opportunity to expand their horizons and become one of the 4 billion people in the world who speak more than one language. Some of those people are right here in Northern Ireland. In fact, a recent survey uncovered the fact that the members of the RSD community speak over a dozen languages between them. Being skilled in the knowledge of other languages opens many doors in the world of work, both at home and further afield and is an asset in a very broad range of fields. Past pupils who have gained good qualifications in languages at RSD have gone on to work in fields as varied as business, education, medicine, journalism and many more. Great opportunities await you as you join the MFL Department at RSD! ### Curriculum Year 8 We are very glad to welcome pupils into the exciting world of language study! For most, it will be a new experience, whilst others may have had some previous opportunities to learn some primary school French. But we will start at the very beginning, so the situation is the same for everyone. This year we learn how to meet French speaking people and have conversations with them about different aspects of our everyday lives. This will include our families and pets, where we live, hobbies and interests and school life. In the four periods of French that we have each week, we will use the four skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing to promote our understanding of French and our skilful use of the language, and end of year examinations cover all of these areas. However, lots of games and interactive activities will help us have plenty of fun whilst we learn! Year 9 Another new experience this year as we start to learn Spanish! In two weekly lessons, we quickly catch up on all that we have already learned in French. Similarities between these two beautiful languages help us make swift progress in Spanish. This year, we also have two weekly periods of French to build on our knowledge from Y8. One of the nice things about language learning is that what we learn one year will be of use to us the next year. We cover some familiar topics, for example school life, but we learn how to develop our understanding of language and become more skilled at producing accurate language and understanding French in greater detail; our Spanish is not far behind! We also meet topics such as food and drink and how to order these in restaurants. Languages are very practical subjects! Opportunities will be provided for pupils to show their knowledge and progress in examinations which, as ever, cover the four main language skills. Year 10 In three periods each week, we develop our French and Spanish even further, learning how to use a range of tenses and to express our feelings and opinions. Whilst some familiar topics will be revisited, we encounter new ideas, including how to talk about our holidays. This is very good preparation for those who will progress to GCSE French and/or Spanish; the step up will not feel daunting. Examinations will still focus on the four skills and provide good training for the format of GCSE papers. Pupils will receive a great deal of guidance from their teachers regarding careers choices, and will be shown how to write about this in good quality French and Spanish. At the same time, we continue our practical theme by researching how to plan a trip to Paris in French class and through a project on Spanish fiestas. Many past pupils have gone on to travel to France and Spain on the back of knowledge and skills gained in class during Y10! Year 11 and Year 12 Those who choose to study French and/or Spanish to GCSE level have five periods’ study of each language every week. As ever, pupils revisit some topics that they encountered previously but much greater emphasis is placed on pupils’ ability to develop a more mature approach to the ideas and opinions that they communicate. Similarly, topics of interest to teenagers, such as part-time jobs, healthy living and future plans will be studied. The four language skills will be examined and pupils receive considerable guidance on how to obtain optimum grades. In addition, pupils will have the opportunity to spend time with our French and Spanish language assistants, practising and developing their spoken language in small groups. Those pupils who choose to study GCSE French will have the opportunity to participate in our trip to Paris which takes place every two years. Tripss to Barcelona and Salamanca have also taken place. GCSE French and Spanish at RSD are examined by CCEA and all examinations are taken at the end of Y12. There is no coursework element. Year 13 and Year 14 At AS and A2 Levels, pupils have the opportunity to develop their interests in the global influence of the French and Spanish languages and will become much more confident and fluent when communicating in those languages. Eight periods a week are devoted to the study of each language, including grammar, translation skills, contexts for learning and the study of a film or literature text. We also organise an additional one or two periods with the French and Spanish Assistants where communication is 100% in the target language; pupils make very rapid progress this way and always enjoy learning from a native speaker. Many extra-curricular opportunities exist for A Level French and Spanish pupils including film days at QUB, and participation in national debating and translation competitions. # Other Subjects View All Subjects **Project Categories:** A Level, GCSE --- ### [Mathematics](https://www.royaldungannon.com/project/mathematics/) **Published:** June 9, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # Mathematics Department HoD: Mr G Black ### ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/mathematics-icon.png)Subjects Offered Mathematics GCSE Mathematics A Level (CCEA Modular) ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/further-mathematics-icon.png)Further Mathematics GCSE Further Mathematics AS Level (CCEA Modular) Mathematics is fundamental to life in the sense that its unique language and forms of notation help us to calculate, estimate and problem-solve. It also informs many of the choices and decisions we make about real-life issues and challenges and the actions that we subsequently take. Through engagement with issues which have current and future relevance to young people, teachers can help pupils to see the relevance of mathematics and financial capability to real life. ### Curriculum Key Stage 3 In Years 8 – 10 we follow the NI curriculum. In Y8 we build on the pupils’ foundation of knowledge that they have gained in primary school and begin to introduce them to new concepts and ideas in the key areas of mathematics, namely number & algebra, shape, space & measures and handling data. In Y9 we continue to build on the ideas that were started in Y8 and encourage our pupils to develop logical thinking and an analytical mind. All Y9 pupils take part in the Junior Mathematical Challenge, a national competition designed to stretch their mathematical thinking. In Y10 we begin to look to the future, introducing some topics that will be further enhanced at GCSE. Throughout KS3 we encourage our pupils to see how their maths is being used in other subjects and in the real world and to develop their own problem-solving and thinking skills. Key Stage 4 – GCSE We sit CCEA examinations for GCSE Mathematics and GCSE Further Mathematics. In Y11 approximately half of the year group will cover the GCSE Mathematics course in that one year and take the examination at the end of that year, sitting modules M4 and M8. The remaining pupils will cover the GCSE Mathematics course over two years, sitting a combination of modules tailored to their mathematical ability from M2, M3, M4, M6, M7 and M8. In Y12 those that have already completed their GCSE Mathematics progress to the GCSE Further Mathematics course covering the areas of Pure Mathematics, Mechanics and Statistics. This is excellent preparation if they want to go and study Mathematics at A Level. The remaining pupils continue with their preparation for their specific modules at GCSE. Sixth Form – AS and A Level We sit CCEA examinations for AS, A2 and Further Mathematics. We have an extremely healthy interest in mathematics at A Level, with two classes for AS in Y13, two classes for A2 in Y14 and one class for AS Further in Y14. The AS covers the topics of Pure Mathematics, Mechanics and Statistics and these are then further developed in A2. The AS Further Mathematics allows for some choice, with the pupils studying Pure Mathematics and either all Mechanics or a combination of Mechanics and Statistics. This class is designed for those pupils who intend to take their mathematics further at university and tends therefore to be smaller in size. # Other Subjects View All Subjects **Project Categories:** A Level, GCSE --- ### [History](https://www.royaldungannon.com/project/history_/) **Published:** June 11, 2018 **Author:** Paul Kerr **Content:** # History Department HoD: Mr P Kerr ### ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/history-icon.png)Subjects Offered History GCSE History A Level (CCEA Modular) Someone once said that we should study History so that we can watch the television news with understanding. Certainly it is impossible to fully comprehend the state we are in without a knowledge of the past, but GCSE History can offer pupils many other benefits which are increasingly sought by employers and by university selectors. After all, History is about people, with all their triumphs and disasters, their ambitions and failures, their virtues and their weaknesses. People are fascinating: so is History.### Curriculum Key Stage 3 In Year 8, pupils in Year 8 study the topics of: ‘What is History?’, the Norman Conquest of England and Ireland and the Black Death. In Year 9, the topics covered include: the Reformation in Europe and England, Henry VIII and the Tudor Dynasty, exploration and colonisation, the Spanish Armada, the Plantation of Ulster and the Williamite Wars. In Year 10 pupils will examine two areas in depth: World War I and Ireland from Union to Partition. GCSE GCSE History Pupils at RSD follow the CCEA specification. This is assessed by two examination papers at the end of Year 12. There is no controlled assessment component. In Unit 1 pupils will examine one modern world in-depth study, namely Life in Nazi Germany, 1933-45, and one local study, Northern Ireland and its Neighbours, 1920-1949. In Unit 2 pupils have the chance to examine a much broader worldwide outline study, International Relations, 1945-2003. As part of their GCSE studies, pupils have the opportunity to participate in the biennial trip to Berlin. A Level A Level historians at RSD follow the CCEA specification, taking two modules in each of their two years. As at GCSE, there is no coursework component. In Year 13, pupils study the modules, Italy and Germany, 1815-71 and Italy's Quest for Great Power Status, 1871-1943. In Year 14, the A2 modules taken are the Causes and Consequences of Great Power Conflict, 1848-1945 and the Partition of Ireland, 1900-1925. A Level historians in recent years have participated in the Shared Education History Project with their counterparts at St. Patrick's Academy and have visited the World War I battlefields together as well as enjoying trips to Rome and London. # Other Subjects View All Subjects **Project Categories:** A Level, GCSE --- ### [Geography](https://www.royaldungannon.com/project/geography-2/) **Published:** June 12, 2018 **Author:** Alan Turner **Content:** # Geography Department HoD: Miss H Montgomery ### ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/geography-icon.png)Subjects Offered Geography GCSE Geography A Level (CCEA Modular) The world today is very different from the world of our parents and grandparents. It is this dynamism that makes the study of Geography relevant and exciting. There has never been a greater need to be aware of the changing world around us. Turn on your TV almost any day and you will see coverage of events such as flooding, storms or earthquakes and hear about issues such as conflicts and wars, poverty, sustainability and global warming. These events and issues are at the very heart of Geography. Geography helps make sense of our world! ### Curriculum Key Stage 3 At Key Stage 3 we expand our knowledge and understanding of our world throughout the three years. The focus of our work in Year 8 is Northern Ireland and the British Isles. This expands to Europe in Year 9 and to Global Issues in Year 10. In Year 8, pupils become ‘Map Detectives’ as they learn how to read a map and they investigate topics such as weather in the British Isles and the growth and development of local settlements. In Year 9, the context of pupils’ investigations moves to Europe. The year begins with a brief study of the European Union, the reason for its existence, its growth and impact on our lives and considers why some people in Britain wanted to leave the EU. Pupils then start out on their “Journey Through Europe”. On this “journey”, we investigate Physical and Human Geography issues in several European countries such as Norway, the Netherlands, Germany and Italy. Some examples of the topics discussed include: - The role of ice in shaping the landscape of Norway. - Global Warming in The Netherlands and ways to reduce our carbon footprint - Migration in Germany - Tourism in Italy. The Year 10 scheme of work is focused on “The World” and consequently examines global issues: poverty and development, tectonic hazards and global population pressure and tropical rainforests. Progress in Geography is monitored through ongoing assessments. These take a variety of forms from essays and structured responses to newspaper reports, projects, posters and presentations. For example, in Year 8, pupils get the opportunity to become weather forecasters using a powerpoint package; in Year 9 they design Ecohouses; and in Year 10, pupils utilise a GIS (Geographical Information Systems) package to decide where to build an earthquake-resistant hospital in San Francisco. Key Stage 4 - GCSE The GCSE course also reflects the changing nature of our world and so its content is contemporary and up-to-date. At RSD we follow the CCEA examination specification; the specification can be viewed by following this link: <http://ccea.org.uk/geography/> The course is divided into 3 units: Unit 1: Understanding Our Natural World (physical geography) Unit 2: Living in Our World (human geography) Unit 3: Fieldwork Units 1 and 2 are both 1 ½ hour papers, whereas unit 3 is one-hour long. There is **no** coursework. Topics covered for unit 1 include how water shapes the land, as we examine rivers and coasts. We consider weather and climate and how tectonic forces cause earthquakes and volcanoes. Unit 2 considers population pressures and the role and impact of migration on countries involved. The changing nature of urban areas is examined and this topic forms the basis of work for unit 3. A one-day fieldtrip takes place to Belfast, where pupils are expected to collect data which is brought into the unit 3 examination. Other topics in unit 2 include a study of poverty and development and how we might manage world resources more sustainably. By studying this course, pupils are aware of local, national and global issues and they develop a host of skills. It is for these reasons that employers like Geographers! Sixth Form – AS and A Level Geography at A-Level also follows the CCEA specification and is made up of AS Level (40%) and the A2 Level (60%). Both parts are divided along the Physical and Human lines, with a third paper in each year developing skills. At AS, unit 3 covers fieldwork skills and skills and techniques used by geographers. A2 unit 3 takes a very different form as pupils adopt a role and they must write a report about a controversial issue, deciding whether a planning scheme should go ahead or not. Physical geography topics over the two years include: rivers, ecosystems, weather, tectonic hazards and coasts, whilst human geography topics include: population, settlement, development, ethnic diversity and cultural geography. It is clear that Geography acts as the bridge between the Sciences and Arts and so our A Level pupils come with a diverse range of subject combinations, some with Science subjects and Maths, and some with Arts subjects and Languages. Further information Since Geography is the world around us, we are keen to expose our pupils to the real world. To this end, we run a one-day fieldtrip to Belfast for Year 8 pupils, where they examine the changes that have occurred in the Laganside and Titanic areas of inner city Belfast. This provides an opportunity for pupils to undertake a geographical enquiry from the Planning stage through to the Evaluation stage, something that is of primary importance at Key Stage 4 and beyond. To support our Mapwork, pupils have a go at the Orienteering Course in the school grounds. Year 9 pupils participate in an environmental workshop called ‘Green up their Act’ which complements the work covered on global warming and sustainability. In Year 10, pupils have the opportunity to get involved with numerous political and ethical issues through the Poverty and Development unit. They run a Fairtrade stall, in collaboration with the RE and FT departments and they also experience a ‘sweatshop’, as they become workers in a shoe factory. One aim throughout this key stage is that all children realise that they have an important role to play in the decisions that impact the world through their lifestyle choices, and that they can make a difference! As mentioned above, fieldwork takes on a greater role in Key Stages 4 and 5. A one-day fieldtrip to Belfast is required to undertake data collection for GCSE unit 3, but from time to time, additional one-day trips are organised. These include a joint Biology-Geography trip to Murlough sand dunes to practise sampling techniques, followed by time in Newcastle, County Down, examining coastal engineering methods. At AS Level, there is a 3-day residential trip to Magilligan Field Centre to investigate vegetation succession on dunes and the changes downstream in a local river. As well as collecting data for the unit 3 exam, these activities build a great sense of teamwork within the department between pupils and pupils, and between pupils and staff. # Other Subjects View All Subjects **Project Categories:** A Level, GCSE --- ### [English](https://www.royaldungannon.com/project/english/) **Published:** June 14, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # English Department HoD: Mrs SJ Jackson ### ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/english-language-icon.png)Subjects Offered English Language GCSE ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/english-literature-icon.png)English Literature GCSE English Literature A Level (CCEA Modular) Reading, writing, speaking and listening are the basic tools for the study of all subjects. We seek to develop key communication and literacy skills in a relevant and up-to-date manner. The study of literature allows for new ideas to be explored and empathy to be built; it is an enriching and eye-opening experience. ### Curriculum Key Stage 3 **Year 8** The core skills that we develop throughout Key Stage 3 and 4 are the three strands of reading, writing and speaking & listening. In Y8 we read a play by Anne Fine called ‘Goggle Eyes’ and the novel ‘Beowulf’, an ancient Viking tale of violence and monsters. We also learn to write arguments on uniforms, zoos and homework. Some of our classroom activities include debating, personal writing, group discussions and making news programmes using the iPads. **Year 9** Y9 is a continuation of the work in Y8, building on the good habits and understanding already gained. The class texts are ‘Holes’ and ‘Our Day Out’. Pupils use publisher to create leaflets and make movies using iPads. **Year 10** In Y10 pupils are introduced to writing literature essays, including the study of poetry and Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’. All pupils also analyse ‘Coraline’, a quirky gothic fairy-tale, using the novel, graphic novel and film. A wide range of non-fiction texts, such as newspaper articles, are also utilised. GCSE English Language This subject is compulsory for all pupils. Our examining board is CCEA. **Unit 1** Writing for Purpose and Audience, Reading Non-Fiction and Media Texts 1 hour 45 mins examination - 30% **Unit 2** Speaking and Listening Controlled Assessment, completed in the classroom over the two years and assessed by the teacher - 20% **Unit 3** Studying Spoken and Written Language, two pieces of Controlled Assessment completed in school - 20% **Unit 4** Personal or Creative Writing, Reading Literary and Non-Fiction Texts 1 hour 45 mins examination - 30% The majority of pupils achieve highly in this subject but those who do face difficulties can avail of small group and one-to-one support with a literacy support teacher. GCSE English Literature Around 60% of the year group study GCSE English Literature in addition to English Language. Both are taught in the same classroom with the same teacher. Pupils engage with a wide range of texts: modern and traditional; local and world-wide. They develop creative thinking skills, an ability to form an argument and are encouraged to learn through group work and sharing their ideas. **Unit 1**: The Study of Prose. Classes read either ‘Of Mice and Men’ or ‘To Kill A Mocking Bird’. Unseen prose, a comprehension style task. 1 hour 45 mins examination - 30% **Unit2**: The Study of Drama and Poetry Classes read ‘Juno and the Paycock’ by O’Casey and a collection of poems. 2 hour examination - 50% **Unit 3**: The Study of Shakespeare Pupils study ‘Macbeth’ and complete an essay exploring a theme in class. Controlled Assessment – 2 hours, 20% AS and A2 English Literature This subject encourages a love of reading and an ability to engage with complex issues and ideas. The critical thinking skills provide an excellent basis for progression to higher level study. Students study a range of literature and deepen their understanding of the changing traditions of literature in English. Learning about the historical and social contexts of the texts deepens their appreciation and engagement with the characters and themes. **AS Unit 1**: The Study of Poetry 1900-Present Day (Plath and Hughes) and Drama 1900-Present Day (‘A Doll’s House’ or similar). External examination 2 hours - 24% of the overall A Level **AS Unit 2**: The Study of Prose pre 1900 (‘Frankenstein’ or similar). External examination 1 hour - 16% of the overall A Level **A2 Unit 1**: Shakespeare (‘Othello’ or similar). External examination 1 hour 30 minutes - 20% of the overall A Level **A2 Unit 2:** Poetry pre-1900 and Unseen Poetry (Chaucer’s ‘The Wife of Bath’ or similar). External examination 2 hours - 20% of the overall A Level **A2 Unit 3**: Internal Assessment Pupils read two novels of their own choosing and write a 2500-word essay - 20% of the overall A Level Teacher support and guidance is given but the work is completed independently. # Other Subjects View All Subjects **Project Categories:** A Level, GCSE --- ### [Economics](https://www.royaldungannon.com/project/economics-2/) **Published:** June 15, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # Economics Department HoD: Mrs A Straghan ### ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/economics-icon.png)Subjects Offered Economics A Level (CCEA Modular) Economics is taught in RSD as part of the Shared Education Programme and we value the contribution made by a number of pupils from St. Patrick’s Academy in our Y13 & Y14 classes. Economics pupils are encouraged to read around the subject and a wide range of reading material is provided for pupil use within the department, ranging from magazines such as *Economics Today* and *Economics Review* (written specifically for A Level pupils), to books and publications by Tim Harford, Ha-Joon Chang and Linda Yueh. New links to articles and blogs are constantly being added to the Economics VLE, Fronter, to reflect the dynamic nature of the subject and emphasise to the pupils the importance of keeping up-to-date with the current issues impacting the economy. Throughout the year we invite a number of guest speakers into the Department, including past pupils, to assist with decisions regarding university choices or potential career paths. We also bring in university lecturers to speak on current issues and recently we hosted an event during which pupils were encouraged to consider the implications of Brexit for young people delivered by staff from the European Commission in London. ### Curriculum Economics – CCEA Specification Economics addresses some of the most pressing questions that society faces today. It looks at markets and how they provide for society’s needs and wants. It examines how individuals and businesses manage their resources, and the need for government intervention. The issues of regulation in the financial sector are investigated and global environmental issues and their potential solutions are reviewed. Economics is essentially about choice – why choices must be made and the consequences of those choices. The study of this A level will open up the thought-provoking world of economics and help to develop a variety of thinking and communication skills including investigating, analysing, evaluating, reasoning, drawing conclusions and making judgements. Economics requires the ability to interpret data in both written and diagrammatical forms and a good head for numbers is useful. The content of the AS units in the CCEA Specification provides students with a good understanding of how market forces of supply and demand work at both a micro and macro level, and an understanding of why and how the government intervenes. At A2 level, students will develop their understanding of economic concepts by studying the implications of price and output decisions in a variety of market structures, and the importance of trade and globalisation. They will have the opportunity to investigate the factors affecting the growth of developing economies and the nature and effectiveness of government policies in a global economy. Assessment is through two written examinations at AS (40% of A level) and a further two written examinations at A2 (60% of A level). Each examination includes short answer questions; one data response (AS) or case study question (A2) and one essay question from a choice of two. # Other Subjects View All Subjects **Project Categories:** A Level --- ### [Chemistry](https://www.royaldungannon.com/project/chemistry-2/) **Published:** June 17, 2018 **Author:** Robyn Hampton **Content:** # Chemistry Department HoD: Mrs Hampton ### ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/chemistry-icon.png)Subjects Offered Chemistry GCSE Chemistry A Level (CCEA Modular) Chemistry is the study of matter and energy and the interaction between them. It is everywhere in the world around you! It's in the food you eat, clothes you wear, water you drink, medicines, air, cleaners... you name it. Chemistry sometimes is called the "central science" because it connects other sciences to each other, such as biology, physics, geology, and environmental science. Chemistry helps you to develop research, problem solving and analytical skills. It helps you challenge ideas and show how you worked things out through logic and step-by-step reasoning. Chemistry often requires teamwork and communication skills too, which is also great. Chemists conduct experiments to study how elements work in different conditions, test how they mix, and work out what they are made up of right down to the tiniest particle. By studying Chemistry, we can use it to understand the world around us.### Curriculum Key Stage 3 Pupils study Chemistry in Years 8 and 9 as part of a general science course (six periods per week). In Year 10 pupils study Chemistry for two periods per week. This gives them the opportunity to experience Chemistry as a stand-alone subject prior to making their choices for GCSE. Topics covered include materials, periodic table, atomic structure and the reactions of metals. Key Stage 4 Pupils may choose to study Chemistry as a GCSE along with one or two of the other Science disciplines, following the CCEA specification. They may also choose to study Double Award Science which gives them the opportunity to be awarded two GCSE grades while studying all three Science subjects. Pupils have three/four (Double Award) or five periods (separate subject) of Chemistry per week. - In Year 11 topics studied include structures, trends, chemical reactions, quantitative chemistry and analysis. - In Year 12 the focus is on further chemical reactions, rates and equilibrium, calculations and organic chemistry. - Throughout Unit 3, and for the duration of the GCSE course, pupils continue to develop many practical skills such as planning an investigation, carrying out experiments, analysing experimental data and drawing appropriate conclusions. Key Stage 5 - A Level Students who choose to study Chemistry at A Level have eight periods per week for AS and nine periods a week for A2. The CCEA specification is followed for both. In Year 13, at AS Level, students cover basic concepts in physical and inorganic chemistry in module 1 and further physical and inorganic chemistry and an introduction to organic chemistry in module 2. In module 3 pupils have the opportunity to develop their hands-on skills as they study basic practical chemistry. In Year 14, at A2 Level, students will continue their course in module 4 with further physical and organic chemistry, whilst in module 5 they complete their studies with analytical, transition metals, electrochemistry and organic nitrogen chemistry. In addition to this, students use the practical skills and techniques that they have acquired at AS level and perfect them as they study module 6 further practical chemistry. At all levels a variety of teaching methods is used. Relevant practical work is an integral part of all schemes of work. Career Opportunities A wide range of careers require an A Level in Chemistry, including medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, the chemical industry, forensics, food science, pharmacy, biology, chemical engineering. The chemical industry is vital to the UK’s economy and is a major employer in the UK, including people in careers such as research chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, management, sales and marketing. Trips and Events Year 10 - Coca-Cola Factory visit. As part of the study of the topic “Which fizzy drink is best?” the pupils take a tour of the Coca-Cola factory in Lisburn to see how the drink is made as well as look at various aspects of the process. Years 11 & 12 - A CSI Day is organised to give an insight into how chemistry techniques are used in the real world, in particular using forensic science to solve numerous, different crimes. Year 13 - A dentist visits the A Level class to lead a discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of fluoridation in our water supply. We also have a chemical engineer come in to discuss career opportunities in this field. Aims of the Department - to stimulate curiosity, interest and enjoyment of chemistry and to equip students for further studies requiring a scientific background. - to help pupils develop safe experimental and investigative abilities, and acquire a systematic body of chemical knowledge, including the uses and limitations of chemistry. - to encourage students to develop an understanding of technological, economic, environmental, social and ethical applications implications of chemical processes, in order to develop as well prepared citizens in a scientific and technological world. The department has two fully equipped teaching labs and a resource room. Some junior classes are taught in other science labs. Chemistry is taught at all stages within the school curriculum. # Other Subjects View All Subjects **Project Categories:** A Level, GCSE --- ### [Business Studies](https://www.royaldungannon.com/project/business-studies/) **Published:** June 19, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # Business Studies Department HoD: Mrs A Straghan ### ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Business-icon.png)Subjects Offered Business Studies GCSE Business Studies A Level (CCEA Modular) Studying Business Studies will help students gain knowledge and understanding of businesses, how they operate and the roles of various stakeholders. Students will learn how businesses start up, what is required to keep them going and prosper along the many challenges they face. ### Curriculum GCSE – CCEA Specification In Year 11 students will cover Unit 1 from the CCEA specification which introduces students to the fundamentals of starting a business, resources needed, stakeholders, marketing, e-business, m-business and business operations. In Year 12 Unit 2 topics include human resources, including recruitment and selection, appraisal, training, motivation, business growth and finance. Both Unit 1 & 2 are assessed in an external written examination each worth 40% of the GCSE Unit 3 is assessed in a controlled assessment task contributing the remaining 20% of marks. Students carry out a research task and examine and evaluate a business plan, communicating their findings in a structured report writing task completed in Year 12. Pupils will learn to apply skills that will benefit them in everyday life and in any career path they follow, for example carrying out research, working with others, proposing a business strategy or solution, understanding the role and viewpoints of a range of stakeholders in a business decision, and using financial information to make and justify a decision. Year 11 students take part in the Stock Market Challenge, an on-line trading competition and often teams are entered in local enterprise challenges such as those organised by South West College. Trips for those studying GCSE Business Studies have included a visit to Dungannon Enterprise Centre to learn about the support offered to local entrepreneurs and a tour of the Retailing Packing factory at Dunbia. A Level – CCEA Specification At AS students are introduced to the business world. They will develop an understanding of the importance of quality, gain an appreciation of growing a business through marketing activities and E-Business, and the importance of financial information and its use in decision-making. At A2 students will explore business planning and risk management, develop an appreciation of accounting and financial information in strategic planning, gain an understanding of the macroeconomic and global framework and develop understanding of the impact of ethics and sustainability on decision-making and organisational culture. Assessment is through two written examinations at AS (40% of A level) and a further two written examinations at A2 (60% of A level). Year 13 pupils are encouraged to develop their own entrepreneurial skills through participation in the Young Enterprise Company Programme which is offered as an extra-curricular activity or the Student Investment Challenge which is a team based online investment competition. # Other Subjects View All Subjects **Project Categories:** A Level, GCSE --- ### [Biology](https://www.royaldungannon.com/project/biology-2/) **Published:** June 20, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** # Biology Department HoD: Mr R Chambers ### ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/biology-icon.png)Subjects Offered Biology GCSE Biology A Level (CCEA Modular) Biology is the study of living organisms which includes their physical structure, chemical processes, molecular interactions, development and evolution. Studying biology can take you from learning about the simplest single celled organisms to investigating some of the most complex organisms in nature. Biology helps to challenge your thinking whilst developing a wide range of skills such as communication, problem solving, analytical and practical skills. Biology is at the forefront of key ecological issues and global challenges, with many fast growing industries such as biotechnology and pharmaceuticals playing their part. Studying biology is the foundation of all characteristics of life. Apart from creating solutions to the challenges many living organisms face, it paves the way for inventions and discoveries that improve the quality of life. ### Curriculum Key Stage 3 In Year 10 Biology students study the topics of photosynthesis, respiratory system, variation and genetics, microbes and the kidney. This is designed to give pupils an early introduction to GCSE work which will help them in their GCSE course. Assessment throughout the year is based on homeworks and end-of-topic tests as well as twice yearly exams. Many of these assessments involve foundation level GCSE questions. GCSE Pupils currently study the CCEA Biology and Double Award courses for GCSE Year 11 (Unit 1) – A more in-depth study of the topics undertaken in Year 10 is covered as well as studying nutrition, enzymes and digestion, coordination and ecology. Many of these topics are supplemented by a series of practical tasks and investigations in line with CCEA requirements. Also, a fieldtrip is undertaken to give a better experience of ecological processes. Year 12 (Unit 2) – The year 12 topics include osmosis, plant transport, circulatory system and reproduction. Also the topics of health & disease and DNA & genetics build on the work started on these topics in Year 10. In January of Year 12 the pupils will carry out a practical examination where they test both their practical skills and, on paper, their interpretive and evaluation skills. A Level AS Module 1 deals with the core topics in GCE Biology and underpin many of the other topics and concepts studied in the other units. AS Module 2 begins the study of the main organ systems and also ecology. Supplementing these topics are a series of assessed practical skills (including fieldwork) which contribute towards overall assessment. A2 Module 4 continues the study of the other body systems and looks at concepts which contribute to ecosystems and their development. A2 Module 5 covers the biochemical processes of respiration and photosynthesis and explores the impact of genetics on a number of different levels. Also the variety of phyla in plant and animal kingdoms are studied. As with AS, pupils will carry out a number of assessed practical tasks which contribute to their overall grade. # Other Subjects View All Subjects **Project Categories:** A Level, GCSE --- ### [Art & Design](https://www.royaldungannon.com/project/art-design-2/) **Published:** June 21, 2018 **Author:** Mrs A Best **Content:** # Art & Design Department HoD: Mrs A Best ### ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/art-design.png)Subjects Offered Art & Design GCSE Art & Design A Level (CCEA Modular) Art and Design can foster a sense of involvement in, and responsibility for, the natural and made environment by developing visual awareness and influencing values. It can provide a stimulus for exploring and appreciating other cultures and developing critical judgement. The unique contribution which art and design can make to a whole pupil encourages the development of worthwhile attitudes, such as co-operation, flexibility, commitment, perseverance and tolerance leading to a respect for other's views. ### Curriculum Key Stage 3 The Art & Design Department offers a wide range of activities in 2 & 3 dimensions, including fine Art & Design in the form of painting, drawing, model making, ceramics, print making, textiles, digital art & design, mixed media and photography and make connections with the work of other artists and designers. The pupils are also made aware of the range of career opportunities within the creative industries in Northern Ireland and beyond. Through continuity and progression through Key Stage 3 and beyond the pupils will be encouraged to develop the appropriate skills associated with the various areas of practice mentioned. Ongoing teacher feedback and self-evaluation should foster a desire by pupils to improve and make progress with the quality of their work. It should help the pupils to appreciate the success and nature of their own work and that of their peers. It is also valuable for them to see the links between what they are doing in school and that of practising artists and designers in society. GCSE ### Examination Board used: CCEA **Component 1 Part A: Exploratory Portfolio** Component 1 is worth 60% of the overall marks for the course and has two parts (A and B). The focus of Part A is to encourage pupils to develop their ability to experiment in the disciplines listed previously. Pupils learn through practical exploration of practitioners, the contexts they work in, and the processes they use. Pupils develop their ideas by responding creatively to others’ work. They must explore at least **two** different disciplines from those listed but they can explore and combine as many different disciplines as they wish. **Component 1 Part B: Investigating the Creative and Cultural Industries** Pupils complete **one** of the following practical tasks as described in the Component 1 Part B controlled assessment booklet. 1. An investigation into an artist, designer, movement or other aspect of art and design leading to a personal response. 2. A response to a design brief or visual arts commission. 3. Participation in a collaborative project with a clearly defined role leading to an outcome that can be presented for individual assessment. Pupils build on the knowledge, skills and confidence gained in Component 1 Part A. They engage with and demonstrate understanding of different roles and opportunities in the creative and cultural industries. **Component 2: Externally Set Assignment** Component 2 is the externally set assignment and makes up 40% of the overall marks for the course. CCEA release the stimulus paper at the beginning of January of the examination year and pupils must complete a **minimum of 20 hours** of preparatory work in response to the theme. Pupils must produce and complete a final outcome based on this preparatory work within a set period of **10 hours**. They carry this out under controlled examination conditions and complete it by the date that CCEA specify. Pupils develop ideas in response to the stimulus paper. They investigate the work of artists, craft practitioners and designers and other sources to inspire and inform their creative process. A Level ### Examination Board used: CCEA **Unit AS 1 and Unit AS 2** In Unit AS 1, pupils explore through visual enquiry a broad range of contextual sources, skills, techniques and disciplines. This builds their confidence in working independently. In Unit AS 2, they should bring their exploratory work to a completed personal outcome based on their response to a broad theme that CCEA sets. **Unit A2 1 and Unit A2 2** Pupils who continue to A2 pursue extended development of particular themes, ideas or issues. In Unit A2 1, they undertake further theoretical research. There is an increased requirement at A2 to demonstrate understanding through integrated practical and written pieces of work, and other means of communication. In unit two they will undertake more rigorous exploration of an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary approach or greater specialisation in a particular medium or process. This is in response to a broad theme set by CCEA. Apart from the written element in Unit A2 1, all work is assessed internally and moderated externally. The written element is sent to CCEA for assessment. Trips & Visits The Department encourages visits by local practising artists to discuss their work and lead workshops with the pupils. It also encourages educational visits to Museums and galleries as an important part of the pupils Art & Design education. We regularly visit the Ulster Museum, The Dublin Galleries, including IMMA, the Douglas Hyde Gallery and the National Museum of Ireland. Sixth Form visit and take part in a printing workshop at the Seacourt Print Workshop annually. We have also visited the ‘Clothes Show’ to view the work of young designers, speak to colleges who offer degrees in ‘Fashion & Textiles’ and to attend lectures about ‘Careers’ in the world of fashion. Further Info ### What can I do with a qualification in Art and Design? An A Level in Art and Design provides a solid foundation for further study of art, craft and design at a higher level and for degree courses in other fields. Qualifications in Art and Design can lead to employment in many areas such as architecture, graphic design, interior design, product design, media, museum curatorship, gallery curator and fashion etc. The course will also provide you with creative skills valued by many employers. # Other Subjects View All Subjects **Project Categories:** A Level, GCSE --- ### [Life & Health Sciences](https://www.royaldungannon.com/project/life-health-sciences/) **Published:** June 10, 2018 **Author:** Robyn Hampton **Content:** # Life and Health Sciences Department HoD: Mrs W Chambers/Mr RE Chambers/Mrs RL Hampton ### ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/health-life-sciences-icon.png)Subjects Offered Life & Health Sciences A Level (CCEA Modular) In this new A Level, pupils learn to appreciate how science contributes in a fundamental way to both economic success and the success of society. They explore how different scientific industries rely upon one another in order to grow and develop; how society makes decisions about scientific issues; and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society. The course will also develop pupils’ competence in a full range of key practical, mathematical and problem-solving skills. ### Curriculum AS Content **Unit AS 1: Experimental Techniques** This unit is internally assessed with pupils completing a portfolio of evidence. It is worth 33.34% of AS and 13.34% of A level. **Unit AS 2: Human Body Systems Unit AS 3: Aspects of Physical Chemistry in Industrial Processes** Both units 2 and 3 are assessed through an external examination consisting of a series of compulsory structured questions, some of which may allow opportunities for extended writing (1 hour 30 mins). Each unit is worth 33.33% of AS and 13.33% of A level A2 Content **Unit A2 1: Scientific Method, Investigation, Analysis and Evaluation** Pupils complete a portfolio of evidence that includes an essay, plans, a lab book, and a report with analysis and evaluation. This unit is internally assessed and is worth 20% of A Level. **Unit A2 2: Organic Chemistry** This unit is assessed through an external examination consisting of a series of compulsory structured questions, some of which may allow opportunities for extended writing (1 hour 45 mins). This unit is worth 20% of A Level. Pupils study any one of these three units. The unit is worth 20% of A Level. **Unit A2 3: Medical Physics** **Unit A2 4: Sound and Light** **Unit A2 5: Genetics, Stem Cell Research and Cloning** Each unit is assessed through an external examination consisting of compulsory structured questions, some of which allow opportunities for calculation and extended writing (1 hour 45 mins). ### Life & Health Sciences News Articles # Other Subjects View All Subjects **Project Categories:** A Level --- ## Events ### [Summer Term Ends](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-term-ends-8/) **Published:** August 19, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Summer Term Ends **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Final Assembly](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/final-assembly-8/) **Published:** August 19, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. 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Patterson **Content:** Bank Holiday - No School **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations Y 8-10](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-y-8-10/) **Published:** August 19, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 11 Return to School Subject to Examinations Timetable](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-11-return-to-school-subject-to-examinations-timetable/) **Published:** August 19, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 11 Return to School Subject to Examinations Timetable **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 11 Modules Commence TBC](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-11-modules-commence-tbc-2/) **Published:** August 19, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 11 Modules Commence TBC **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [SEAG Information Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/seag-information-evening/) **Published:** August 19, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** SEAG Information Evening **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day - No School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-52/) **Published:** August 19, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Staff Day - No School **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday - No School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-no-school-8/) **Published:** August 19, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Bank Holiday - No School **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Card and Dashboard to Years 8-10 Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-card-and-dashboard-to-years-8-10-parents/) **Published:** August 19, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Report Card and Dashboard to Years 8-10 Parents **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day - No School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-51/) **Published:** August 19, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Staff Day - No School **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Whole School Photograph](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/whole-school-photograph-2/) **Published:** August 19, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Whole School Photograph **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer Term Starts](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-term-starts-7/) **Published:** August 19, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Summer Term Starts **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Former Pupils Annual Dinner](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/former-pupils-annual-dinner/) **Published:** August 19, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Former Pupils Annual Dinner **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Easter Service](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/easter-service-5/) **Published:** August 19, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Easter Service **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Spring Term Ends](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/spring-term-ends/) **Published:** August 19, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards and Dashboards to Year11-14 Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-and-dashboards-to-year11-14-parents/) **Published:** August 19, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Report Cards and Dashboards to Year11-14 Parents **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday - No School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-no-school-7/) **Published:** August 19, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Bank Holiday - No School **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Spring Concert](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/spring-concert-9/) **Published:** August 19, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Spring Concert **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 12 Examinations](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-12-examinations/) **Published:** August 19, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 12 Examinations **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 11-14 Examinations](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-11-14-examinations-2/) **Published:** August 19, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 11-14 Examinations **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 11-14 Examinations](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-11-14-examinations/) **Published:** August 19, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 11-14 Examinations **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Half-term Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/half-term-holiday-22/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Half-term Holiday **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 10 Parent Interviews](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-10-parent-interviews-2/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 10 Parent Interviews **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day - No School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-50/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Staff Day - No School **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [P6 Transfer Parents and Pupils' Open Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/p6-transfer-parents-and-pupils-open-evening-6/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** P6 Transfer Parents and Pupils' Open Evening **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day - No School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-49/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Staff Day - No School **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [SEAG Results Published](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/seag-results-published-2/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** SEAG Results Published **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Open Morning for Primary 7 Pupils and Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/open-morning-for-primary-7-pupils-and-parents/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Open Morning for Primary 7 Pupils and Parents **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 Parent Interviews](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-parent-interviews-3/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 8 Parent Interviews **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 10 Options Talk](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-10-options-talk/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 10 Options Talk **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 9 Parent Interviews](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-9-parent-interviews-3/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Easter Term Starts](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/easter-term-starts-7/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Easter Term Starts **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Christmas Term Ends](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/christmas-term-ends-5/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Christmas Term Ends **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Carol Service](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/carol-service-8/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Carol Service **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Christmas Lunch](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-christmas-lunch-3/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** School Christmas Lunch **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 11 Parent Interviews](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-11-parent-interviews-3/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 11 Parent Interviews **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Christmas Concert](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/christmas-concert-9/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Christmas Concert **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Boarders Christmas Tea](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/boarders-christmas-tea-5/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Boarders Christmas Tea **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 14 Interview Skills Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-14-interview-skills-day-4/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 14 Interview Skills Day **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 12 Parent Interviews](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-12-parent-interviews-2/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 12 Parent Interviews **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day - No School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-48/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Staff Day - No School **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Card & Dashboard to Year 8-10 Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-card-dashboard-to-year-8-10-parents/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Report Card & Dashboard to Year 8-10 Parents **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 13/14 Parent Interviews](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-14-parent-interviews-3/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 13/14 Parent Interviews **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards & Dashboard to Year 11-14 Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-dashboard-to-year-11-14-parents/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Report Cards & Dashboard to Year 11-14 Parents **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [SEAG Paper 2](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/seag-paper-2-4/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** SEAG Paper 2 **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [SEAG Paper 1](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/seag-paper-1-4/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** SEAG Paper 1 **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Half-Term Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/half-term-holiday-21/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Half-Term Holiday **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Parents Welcome Evening 8R & 8S](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/parents-welcome-evening-8r-8s/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Parents Welcome Evening 8R & 8S **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Parents Welcome Evening 8P & 8Q](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/parents-welcome-evening-8p-8q/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Parents Welcome Evening 8P & 8Q **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [SEAG Familiarisation Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/seag-familiarisation-day-4/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** SEAG Familiarisation Day **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Junior School Disco (Y8-10)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/junior-school-disco-y8-10-2/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Junior School Disco (Y8-10) **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Sixth Form Formal](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sixth-form-formal-9/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Sixth Form Formal **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day - No School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-47/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Staff Day - No School **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 House Activity Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-house-activity-day-4/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 8 House Activity Day **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Prize Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/prize-day-4/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Prize Day **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School starts for all pupils](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-starts-for-all-pupils-7/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** School starts for all pupils **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday - No School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-no-school-6/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Bank Holiday - No School **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction for Year 11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-for-year-11-6/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Induction for Year 11 **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction for Year 8](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-for-year-8-6/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Induction for Year 8 **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Prefect Training](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/prefect-training-4/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Prefect Training **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction for Year 13](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-for-year-13-5/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Induction for Year 13 **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day - No School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-46/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Staff Day - No School **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day - No School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-45/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Staff Day - No School **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [GCSE Results](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/gcse-results/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 9 Parent Interviews, school finishes at 2.05pm.](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-9-parent-interviews-2/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 Parent Interviews, school finishes at 2.05pm.](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-parent-interviews-2/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** The School will run a condensed timetable today - school finishes for all pupils at 2.05pm. **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Junior School Disco (Y8-10)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/junior-school-disco-y8-10/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [House Music Competition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/house-music-competition/) **Published:** September 24, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Play](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-play-5/) **Published:** September 22, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Children in Need](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/children-in-need/) **Published:** September 2, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Photographs](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-photographs-2/) **Published:** September 2, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer term Ends](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-term-ends-7/) **Published:** August 20, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Final Assembly](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/final-assembly-7/) **Published:** August 20, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer Reports and Dashboards Y8-10 and Report Card to Y11 parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-reports-and-dashboards-y8-10-and-report-card-to-y11-parents/) **Published:** August 20, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [PFTA Fun Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/pfta-fun-day-8/) **Published:** August 20, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Swimming Gala](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/swimming-gala-8/) **Published:** August 20, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Dungannon Leisure Centre **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Activity Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/activity-day-9/) **Published:** August 20, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [House Competitions](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/house-competitions-9/) **Published:** August 20, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 11 Linear Examinations tbc](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-11-linear-examinations-tbc-2/) **Published:** August 20, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 11 Linear Examinations tbc](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-11-linear-examinations/) **Published:** August 20, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Sports Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sports-day-8/) **Published:** August 20, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Primary 7 Induction Morning](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/primary-7-induction-morning/) **Published:** August 20, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Sponsored Walk Years 8-11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sponsored-walk-years-8-11-4/) **Published:** August 20, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Dungannon Park **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 13 return to School subject to exam timetable](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-return-to-school-subject-to-exam-timetable-2/) **Published:** August 20, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 11 Return to School subject to exam timetable](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-11-return-to-school-subject-to-exam-timetable/) **Published:** August 20, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday/Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-staff-day-no-school-4/) **Published:** August 20, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Exams Years 8-11 commence this week (tbc)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-exams-years-8-11-commence-this-week-tbc/) **Published:** August 20, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 11 Modules commence (tbc)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-11-modules-commence-tbc/) **Published:** August 20, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-no-school-5/) **Published:** August 20, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Easter Term Starts](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/easter-term-starts-8/) **Published:** August 20, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School starts for all pupils](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-starts-for-all-pupils-6/) **Published:** August 20, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Welcome Day for Year 13](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/welcome-day-for-year-13/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer Term Starts](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-term-starts-6/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-44/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Former Pupils Association Reunion and Dinner](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/former-pupils-association-reunion-and-dinner/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [End of Easter Term](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/end-of-easter-term-2/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Easter Service](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/easter-service-4/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Dungannon Presbyterian Church **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Spring Reports and Dashboards to Parents Years 11-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/spring-reports-and-dashboards-to-parents-years-11-14/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards and Dashboards to Parents Years 8-10](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-and-dashboards-to-parents-years-8-10/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Spring Concert](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/spring-concert-8/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-no-school-4/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 11 Parent Interviews](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-11-parent-interviews-2/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 10 Parent Interviews](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-10-parent-interviews/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Half Term Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/half-term-holiday-20/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards and Dashboards to Parents Years 8-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-and-dashboards-to-parents-years-8-14/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-43/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Primary 6 Parents and Pupils Open Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/primary-6-parents-and-pupils-open-evening/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 10 Options Talk for Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-10-options-talk-for-parents-5/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [SEAG Results Published](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/seag-results-published/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Open Mornings for Primary 7 Pupils and Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/open-mornings-for-primary-7-pupils-and-parents-4/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations - all years](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-all-years-4/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations Year 12](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-exams-year-12-2/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations - all years](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-all-years-3/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Christmas Term Ends](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/christmas-term-ends-4/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Carol Service](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/carol-service-7/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** St. Annes Church **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Christmas Lunch](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-christmas-lunch-2/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Christmas Concert](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/christmas-concert-8/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 14 Interview Skills Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-14-interview-skills-day-3/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 12 Parent Interview](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-12-parent-interview/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-42/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [SEAG Paper 2](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/seag-paper-2-3/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards and Dashboards to Years 8-11 Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-and-dashboards-to-years-8-11-parents-3/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 13/14 Parent Interviews](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-14-parent-interviews-2/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [SEAG Paper 1](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/seag-paper-1-3/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards and Dashboards Y12-14 Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-and-dashboards-y12-14-parents/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Half-Term Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/half-term-holiday-19/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [SEAG Familiarisation Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/seag-familiarisation-day-3/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Parents' Welcome Afternoon for 8R and 8S](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/parents-welcome-afternoon-for-8r-and-8s/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Parents' Welcome Afternoon for 8P and 8Q](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/parents-welcome-afternoon-for-8p-and-8q/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-41/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Sixth Form Formal](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sixth-form-formal-8/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Corick House **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 House Activity day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-house-activity-day-3/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Prize Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/prize-day-3/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Starts for All Pupils](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-starts-for-all-pupils-5/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction for year 11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-for-year-11-5/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 Hot Dog Lunch](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-hot-dog-lunch-2/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction for Year 8](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-for-year-8-5/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Prefect Training](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/prefect-training-3/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [GCSE Results Published](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/gcse-results-published-2/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-20/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-40/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-39/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Sports Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sports-day-7/) **Published:** August 20, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 11 Study Leave and GCSE modules](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-11-modules-exact-date-tbc/) **Published:** August 20, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [P7 Induction Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/p7-induction-day/) **Published:** April 29, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Sponsored Walk](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sponsored-walk-4/) **Published:** April 29, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Spring Concert](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/spring-concert-7/) **Published:** August 19, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/royalschooldungannon/t-lnpgrko **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day - No School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-38/) **Published:** February 11, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 Parent interviews](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-parent-interviews/) **Published:** August 19, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 9 Parent Interviews](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-9-parent-interviews/) **Published:** August 19, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day - No School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-37/) **Published:** February 11, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 11 Parent Interviews](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-11-parent-interviews/) **Published:** August 19, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 10 Parent Interview](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-10-parent-interview/) **Published:** August 19, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [History Trip to Berlin](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/history-trip-to-berlin-2/) **Published:** January 13, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Rugby Tour - Year 13 and Year 14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/rugby-tour-year-13-and-year-14/) **Published:** January 13, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Nurse Reviews Year 8](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-nurse-reviews-year-8/) **Published:** January 13, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Hockey Tour to Barcelona](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/hockey-tour-to-barcelona/) **Published:** January 13, 2025 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 Parents - Parent Power](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-parents-parent-power/) **Published:** October 17, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** RSD Assembly Hall **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Staff --- ### [Year 8 Ignite Study Skills](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-ignite-study-skills/) **Published:** October 17, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [House Music](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/house-music/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Remembrance Assembly](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/remembrance-assembly-6/) **Published:** September 5, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Children in Need - Non Uniform Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/children-in-need-non-uniform-day-2/) **Published:** September 5, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Junior School Disco](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/junior-school-disco-5/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Years 8-10 **Event Location:** RSD Lower Campus **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Final Assembly](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/final-assembly-6/) **Published:** August 20, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer Report Card Year 11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-report-card-year-11/) **Published:** August 20, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer Report & Dashboard Years 8-10](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-report-dashboard-years-8-10/) **Published:** August 20, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [House Competitions](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/house-competitions-8/) **Published:** August 20, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Activity Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/activity-day-8/) **Published:** August 20, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [PFTA Fun Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/pfta-fun-day-7/) **Published:** August 20, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Swimming Gala](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/swimming-gala-7/) **Published:** August 20, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Dungannon Leisure Centre **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 11 Linear Examinations (TBC)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-11-linear-examinations-tbc/) **Published:** August 20, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Sponsored Walk](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sponsored-walk-3/) **Published:** August 20, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Dungannon Park **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 13 Return to School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-return-to-school-5/) **Published:** August 20, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Former Pupils Dinner](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/former-pupils-dinner-6/) **Published:** August 20, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations Years 8-10](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-years-8-10-2/) **Published:** August 20, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Easter Services](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/easter-services/) **Published:** August 19, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Dungannon Presbyterian Church **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards & Dashboards to Year 11-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-dashboards-to-year-11-14/) **Published:** August 19, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards & Dashboards year 8-10](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-dashboards-year-8-10/) **Published:** August 19, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-36/) **Published:** August 19, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards and Dashboards Year 8-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-and-dashboards-year-8-14/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-35/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [P6 Open Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/p6-open-evening-2/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 10 Option Talk for Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-10-option-talk-for-parents-2/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Open Mornings for Primary 7](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/open-mornings-for-primary-7/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations Years 8-11, 13 & 14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-years-8-11-13-14/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal examinations year 12](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-year-12-7/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer Term Ends](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-term-ends-6/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday / Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-staff-day-no-school-3/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-19/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer Term Starts](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-term-starts-5/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Easter Term Ends](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/easter-term-ends-4/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-18/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Half Term Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/half-term-holiday-18/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Easter term Starts](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/easter-term-starts-6/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Christmas Term Ends](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/christmas-term-ends-3/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Carol Service](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/carol-service-6/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** St. Annes Church **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Christmas Lunch](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-christmas-lunch/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Christmas Concert](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/christmas-concert-7/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 12 Parent Interviews](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-12-parent-interviews/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Online **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 14 Interview Skills Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-14-interview-skills-day-2/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 13/14 Parent Interviews](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-14-parent-interviews/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Online **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [SEAG Paper 2](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/seag-paper-2-2/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards and Dashboards Year 8-11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-and-dashboards-year-8-11/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [PFTA Teacher Pupil quiz](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/pfta-teacher-pupil-quiz-2/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [PFTA Wine & Cheese Tasting Night](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/pfta-wine-cheese-tasting-night/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [SEAG Paper 1](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/seag-paper-1-2/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards & Dashboards Year 12-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-dashboards-year-12-14/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Musical - Annie](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-musical-annie/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Half Term Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/half-term-holiday-17/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-34/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Staff --- ### [SEAG Familiarisation Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/seag-familiarisation-day-2/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** RSD Assembly Hall **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Parents' Welcome Evening - 8P & 8Q](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/parents-welcome-evening/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** For the parents of pupils in 8P & 8Q **Event Location:** RSD Assembly Hall **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Parents' Welcome Meeting - 8R & 8S](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/parents-welcome-meeting/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** For the parents of pupils in 8R & 8S **Event Location:** RSD Assembly Hall **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Sixth Form Formal](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sixth-form-formal-7/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Corick House **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 House Activity Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-house-activity-day-2/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Prize Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-prize-day-4/) **Published:** August 16, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** RSD Assembly Hall **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Christmas Term Starts](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/christmas-term/) **Published:** August 12, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** School starts for All pupils **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [PFTA Hot Dog Lunch for Year 8 and their Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/pfta-hot-dog-lunch-for-year-8-and-their-parents/) **Published:** August 12, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** RSD Assembly Hall **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction for Year 11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-for-year-11-4/) **Published:** August 12, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** RSD Lower Campus **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction for Year 8](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-for-year-8-4/) **Published:** August 12, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Prefect Training](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/prefect-training-2/) **Published:** August 12, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction for Year 13](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-for-year-13-4/) **Published:** August 12, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-33/) **Published:** June 28, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-17/) **Published:** June 28, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-32/) **Published:** June 28, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School) /GCSE Results Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-gcse-results-day/) **Published:** June 28, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-31/) **Published:** June 28, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations Years 8-10](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-years-8-10/) **Published:** April 23, 2024 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations Years 8-10](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-years-8-11-4/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [P6 Transfer Parents and Pupils' Open Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/p6-transfer-parents-and-pupils-open-evening-5/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Spring Concert](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/spring-concert-6/) **Published:** September 25, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [SEAG Familiarisation Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/seag-familiarisation-day/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Please be seated by 9.45am, event starts at 10.00am **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Nurse - Flu Vaccine Y8-12](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-nurse-flu-vaccine-y8-12/) **Published:** September 26, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Nurse - HPV](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-nurse-hpv/) **Published:** September 26, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-staff-day-no-school-2/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Boarders Christmas Tea](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/boarders-christmas-tea-4/) **Published:** September 25, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-30/) **Published:** September 25, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Carol Service](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/carol-service-5/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** St. Annes Church **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [End of Easter Term](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/end-of-easter-term/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [House Competitions](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/house-competitions-7/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Activity Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/activity-day-7/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [PFTA Fun Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/pfta-fun-day-6/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Swimming Gala](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/swimming-gala-6/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Dungannon Leisure Centre **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Sports Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sports-day-6/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction Morning for Primary 7 Pupils](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-morning-for-primary-7-pupils-4/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Sponsored Walk Years 8-11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sponsored-walk-years-8-11-3/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Dungannon Park **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 13 Return to School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-return-to-school-4/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Former Pupils' Dinner](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/former-pupils-dinner-5/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Parent Teacher Interviews Years 12-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/parent-teacher-interviews-years-12-14/) **Published:** September 7, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Online **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Parent Teacher Interviews Years 8 and 9](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/parent-teacher-interviews-years-8-and-9/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Online **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Parent Teacher Interviews Years 10 and 11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/parent-teacher-interviews-years-10-and-11/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Online **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-29/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-28/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-27/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Spring Reports and Dashboards to Years 11-14 Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/spring-reports-and-dashboards-to-years-12-14-parents-4/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer Report Card to Years 11 Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-report-card-to-years-11-parents/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer Report and Dashboards to Years 8-10 Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-report-and-dashboards-to-years-8-10-parents/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards and Dashboards to Years 8-10 Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-and-dashboards-to-years-8-11-parents-2/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards and Dashboards to Years 8-14 Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-and-dashboards-to-years-8-14-parents-4/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 10 Options Talk to Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-10-options-talk-to-parents/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Non-Uniform Day - Children in Need](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/non-uniform-day-children-in-need/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Individual Photographs](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/individual-photographs/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Remembrance Assembly](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/remembrance-assembly-5/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Open Mornings for Primary 7 Pupils and Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/open-mornings-for-primary-7-pupils-and-parents-3/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** This event is for Primary 7 pupils and their parents/guardians. **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 12 Internal Examinations](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-12-internal-examinations/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations - Years 8-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-years-8-14-4/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations - Years 8-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-years-8-14-3/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Christmas Dinner](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-christmas-dinner-5/) **Published:** September 7, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Christmas Concert](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/christmas-concert-6/) **Published:** September 7, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-26/) **Published:** September 7, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards and Dashboards](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-and-dashboards-2/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards and Dashboards](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-and-dashboards/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [PFTA Quiz](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/pfta-quiz-2/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer Term Ends](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-term-ends-5/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-16/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-15/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer Term Starts](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-term-starts-4/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Half Term Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/half-term-holiday-16/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Easter Term Starts](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/easter-term-starts-5/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Christmas Term Ends](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/christmas-term-ends-2/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [SEAG Paper 2](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/seag-paper-2/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [SEAG Paper 1](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/seag-paper-1/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Play](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-play-4/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-25/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Half Term Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/half-term-holiday-15/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 Parent's welcome evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-parents-welcome-evening-4/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 Parent's welcome evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-parents-welcome-evening-3/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Junior School Disco](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/junior-school-disco-4/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** RSD Lower Campus **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Sixth Form Formal](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sixth-form-formal-6/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 House Activity Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-house-activity-day/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Prize Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-prize-day-3/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Starts for All Pupils](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-starts-for-all-pupils-4/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction for Year 11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-for-year-11-3/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction for Year 8](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-for-year-8-3/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Prefects Training](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/prefects-training-4/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** RSD Lower Campus **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction for Year 13](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-for-year-13-3/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-24/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-14/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-23/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [SEAG Information Evening at RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/seag-information-evening-at-rsd/) **Published:** May 4, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Information evening on the new SEAG transfer procedures for entry in September 2024. For parents of Primary 6 children. **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 11 Examinations for Linear Subjects](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-11-examinations-for-linear-subjects/) **Published:** May 4, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations/) **Published:** March 30, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-exams-start-this-week-date-tbc/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday (No school)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-no-school-3/) **Published:** March 30, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Whole School Photograph](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/whole-school-photograph/) **Published:** March 27, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Former Pupils' Dinner](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/former-pupils-dinner-3/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/512815443797 **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 10 Parents' Interviews](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-10-parents-afternoon-4/) **Published:** September 13, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** This date has been rescheduled from 23rd February 2023 as per RSD Update 26th January 2023. **Event Location:** Online **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 9 Parents' Interviews](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-9-parents-afternoon-4/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** This date has been rescheduled from 1st March 2023 as per RSD Update 26th January 2023. **Event Location:** Online **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 Parents' Interviews](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-parents-afternoon-4/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** This date has been rescheduled from 7th March 2023 as per RSD Update 26th January 2023. **Event Location:** Online **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 11 Parents' Interviews](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-11-parents-afternoon-3/) **Published:** September 13, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Thistime has been updated as per RSD Update 26th January 2023. **Event Location:** Online **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day - No School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-22/) **Published:** January 26, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day - No School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-21/) **Published:** January 26, 2023 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [P6 Transfer Parents and Pupils' Open Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/p6-transfer-parents-and-pupils-open-evening-4/) **Published:** September 13, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Open Mornings for Primary 7 Pupils](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/open-mornings-for-primary-7-pupils/) **Published:** September 13, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction Morning for Primary 7 Pupils](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-morning-for-primary-7-pupils-3/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Open Mornings for Primary 7 Pupils and Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/open-mornings-for-primary-7-pupils-and-parents-2/) **Published:** September 1, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Play - Guys and Dolls](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-play-3/) **Published:** August 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [RSD Ski Trip - Kit Hire and Parents information Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/rsd-ski-trip-kit-hire-and-parents-information-evening/) **Published:** October 25, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** RSD Forum **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction for Year 8](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-for-year-8-2/) **Published:** August 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction for Year 11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-for-year-11-2/) **Published:** August 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [PFTA Teacher Pupil Quiz](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/pfta-teacher-pupil-quiz/) **Published:** August 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Boarders Christmas Dinner](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/boarders-christmas-dinner/) **Published:** September 20, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 13 Learn Spark Event](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-learn-spark-event/) **Published:** September 20, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** 13P & 13Q P1-5 13R & 13S P6-10 **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 Blast Off Parent Power](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-blast-off-parent-power/) **Published:** September 20, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8-12 Flu Vaccine](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-12-flu-vaccine/) **Published:** September 20, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [AQE Familiarisation Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/aqe-familiarisation-day-3/) **Published:** September 20, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 14 UU Magee Open Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-14-uu-magee-open-day/) **Published:** September 20, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 House Activities](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-house-activities/) **Published:** September 20, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 8 to wear school uniform today **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday / Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-staff-day-no-school/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer Term Ends](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-term-ends-4/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Final Assembly](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/final-assembly-5/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer Report to Year 11 Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-report-to-year-11-parents/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer Reports & Dashboards to years 8-10 parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-reports-dashboards-to-years-8-10-parents/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Activity Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/activity-day-6/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [House Competitions](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/house-competitions-6/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [PFTA Fun Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/pfta-fun-day-5/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Swimming Gala](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/swimming-gala-5/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Dungannon Leisure Centre **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Sports Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sports-day-5/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Sponsored Walk](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sponsored-walk-2/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Dungannon Park **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 13 Return to school - subject to exam timetable](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-return-to-school-subject-to-exam-timetable/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-13/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards and Dashboards to Years 8-10 Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-and-dashboards-to-years-8-10-parents/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer Term Starts](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-term-starts-3/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Easter Term Ends](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/easter-term-ends-3/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Spring Reports and Dashboards to Years 12-14 Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/spring-reports-and-dashboards-to-years-12-14-parents-3/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Spring Concert](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/spring-concert-5/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-12/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 13 Higher Education Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-higher-education-evening-4/) **Published:** September 16, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Junior School Disco (Years 8-10)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/junior-school-disco-years-8-10/) **Published:** September 13, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** RSD Lower Campus **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Parents' Welcome Meeting 8R & 8S](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/parents-welcome-meeting-8r-8s/) **Published:** September 13, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** 8R & 8S Parents **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Parents' Welcome Meeting 8P & 8Q](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/parents-welcome-meeting-8p-8q/) **Published:** September 13, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** 8P & 8Q Parents **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Half-term Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/half-term-holiday-14/) **Published:** September 13, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Half-term Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/half-term-holiday-13/) **Published:** September 13, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-20/) **Published:** September 13, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards and Dashboards to Years 8-14 Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-and-dashboards-to-years-8-14-parents-3/) **Published:** September 13, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 10 Option Talk for Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-10-option-talk-for-parents/) **Published:** September 13, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Former Pupils BBQ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/former-pupils-bbq/) **Published:** September 8, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Dungannon Rugby Club **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Non-Uniform Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/non-uniform-day-6/) **Published:** September 8, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Non-Uniform Day in support of the Children in Need appeal **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Individual School Photograph](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/individual-school-photograph/) **Published:** September 8, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations Years 8-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-years-8-14-2/) **Published:** September 6, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations Years 8-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-years-8-14/) **Published:** September 6, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations Year 12](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-year-12-6/) **Published:** September 6, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations Year 12](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-year-12-4/) **Published:** September 6, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Easter Term Starts](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/easter-term-starts-4/) **Published:** September 6, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [AQE Test 3](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/aqe-test-3-2/) **Published:** September 6, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [AQE Test 2](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/aqe-test-2-2/) **Published:** September 6, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [AQE Test 1](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/aqe-test-1-2/) **Published:** September 6, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Carol Service](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/carol-service-4/) **Published:** August 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** St. Annes Church **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Christmas Dinner](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-christmas-dinner-4/) **Published:** August 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Christmas Concert](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/christmas-concert-5/) **Published:** August 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Y12 Parents' Afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/y12-parents-afternoon/) **Published:** August 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** School finishes early for all pupils **Event Location:** Online **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Y8-11 Report Cards and Dashboards](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/y8-11-report-cards-and-dashboards/) **Published:** August 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 13/14 Parents' Afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-14-parents-afternoon-3/) **Published:** August 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Pupils finish school early **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Sixth Form Formal](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sixth-form-formal-5/) **Published:** August 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Corick House **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards and Dashboards Y12-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-and-dashboards-y12-14-2/) **Published:** August 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Remembrance Assembly](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/remembrance-assembly-4/) **Published:** August 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Half-Term Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/half-term-holiday-12/) **Published:** August 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Half-Term Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/half-term-holiday-11/) **Published:** August 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-19/) **Published:** August 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-18/) **Published:** August 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Prize Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-prize-day-2/) **Published:** August 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** School finishes early for all pupils not involved in Prize Day. **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 Hot Dog lunch](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-hot-dog-lunch/) **Published:** August 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Starts for all pupils](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-starts-for-all-pupils-3/) **Published:** August 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction for Year 13](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-for-year-13-2/) **Published:** August 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-11/) **Published:** August 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-17/) **Published:** August 23, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 13 return to school](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-return-to-school-3/) **Published:** September 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [PFTA Meeting](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/pfta-meeting/) **Published:** April 4, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Former Pupils' Dinner](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/former-pupils-dinner-4/) **Published:** September 9, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Tickets availiable from the Dinner Secretary, Estelle Patterson at RSD or can be purchased online at Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rsd-former-pupils-annual-dinner-tickets-293461209377 **Event Location:** Dungannon Golf Club **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Former Pupils Golf Tournament](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/former-pupils-golf-tournament/) **Published:** March 22, 2022 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Dungannon Golf Club **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Spring Concert](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/spring-concert-4/) **Published:** September 9, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** NEW DATE **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [P6 Transfer Parents and Pupils' Open Afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/p6-transfer-parents-and-pupils-open-evening-3/) **Published:** September 9, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 10 Options Talk for Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-10-options-talk-for-parents-4/) **Published:** September 1, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Christmas Dinner](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-christmas-dinner-3/) **Published:** December 9, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Non-Uniform Day - Christmas Jumper Theme Bring £1.00 for Charities Committee **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Sixth Form Formal](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sixth-form-formal-4/) **Published:** September 1, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Christmas Concert](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/christmas-concert-4/) **Published:** August 17, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Variety Concert of Music and Drama **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Carol Service](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/carol-service-3/) **Published:** August 17, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** St. Annes Church **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Play](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-play-2/) **Published:** August 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Learn Spark Event- parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/learn-spark-event-parents/) **Published:** October 25, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 12 Learn Spark Event - Pupils](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-12-learn-spark-event-pupils/) **Published:** October 25, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 12 Parents' Afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-12-parents-afternoon-2/) **Published:** August 17, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Online **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year13/14 Parents' Afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year13-14-parents-afternoon/) **Published:** August 17, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Online **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Y8 Parent Power Event](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/y8-parent-power-event/) **Published:** October 25, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Junior School Disco (Years 8-10)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/junior-school-disco-3/) **Published:** August 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** RSD Lower Campus **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 Parents' Welcome Meeting 8P & 8Q](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-parents-welcome-evening-8p-8q/) **Published:** August 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 Parents' Welcome Meeting 8R & 8S](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-parents-welcome-meeting-8r-8s/) **Published:** August 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [RSD/SPA Art Exhibition at Ranfurly House](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/rsd-spa-art-exhibition-at-ranfurly-house/) **Published:** September 17, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Ranfurly House **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [AQE Test 3](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/aqe-test-3/) **Published:** September 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [AQE Test 2](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/aqe-test-2/) **Published:** September 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [AQE Test 1](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/aqe-test-1/) **Published:** September 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Familiarisation Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/familiarisation-day/) **Published:** September 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer Term Ends](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-term-ends-3/) **Published:** September 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Final Assembly](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/final-assembly-4/) **Published:** September 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer Report and Dashboard Years 8-11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-report-and-dashboard-years-8-11/) **Published:** September 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Activity Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/activity-day-5/) **Published:** September 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [PFTA Fun Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/pfta-fun-day-4/) **Published:** September 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Swimming Gala](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/swimming-gala-4/) **Published:** September 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Dungannon Leisure Centre **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [House Competitions](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/house-competitions-5/) **Published:** September 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Sports Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sports-day-4/) **Published:** September 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** RSD Lower Campus **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction Morning for Primary 7 pupils](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-morning-for-primary-7-pupils-2/) **Published:** September 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Sponsored Walk Years 8-11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sponsored-walk-years-8-11-2/) **Published:** September 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Platinum Bank Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/platinum-bank-holiday/) **Published:** September 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Spring Bank Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/spring-bank-holiday/) **Published:** September 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations Years 8-11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-years-8-11-3/) **Published:** September 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations Years 8-11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-years-8-11-2/) **Published:** September 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-10/) **Published:** September 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards and Dashboards to years 8-11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-and-dashboards-to-years-8-11/) **Published:** September 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer Term Starts](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-term-starts-2/) **Published:** September 10, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Easter term Ends](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/easter-term-ends-2/) **Published:** September 9, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Spring Reports and Dashboards to years 12-14 parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/spring-reports-and-dashboards-to-years-12-14-parents-2/) **Published:** September 9, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-9/) **Published:** September 9, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 Parents' Afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-parents-afternoon-3/) **Published:** September 9, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 9 Parents' Afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-9-parents-afternoon-3/) **Published:** September 9, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 13 Higher Education Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-higher-education-evening-3/) **Published:** September 9, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 10 Parents' Afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-10-parents-afternoon-3/) **Published:** September 9, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Half-term Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/half-term-holiday-10/) **Published:** September 9, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Half-term Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/half-term-holiday-9/) **Published:** September 9, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day - No School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-16/) **Published:** September 9, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 11 Parents' Afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-11-parents-afternoon-2/) **Published:** September 9, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards and Dashboards to Years 8-14 Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-and-dashboards-to-years-8-14-parents-2/) **Published:** September 9, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Children in Need Non-Uniform Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/children-in-need-non-uniform-day/) **Published:** September 9, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Photograph](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-photograph-2/) **Published:** September 9, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations Years 8-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-y8-14/) **Published:** September 1, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations Year 8-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-year-8-14/) **Published:** September 1, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations Year 12](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-year-12-5/) **Published:** September 1, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations Y8-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-y8-14-2/) **Published:** September 1, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Easter Term Starts](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/easter-term-starts-3/) **Published:** September 1, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Christmas Term Ends](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/christmas-term-ends/) **Published:** August 17, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards & Dashboards to Years 8-11 Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-dashboards-to-years-8-11-parents/) **Published:** August 17, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [PFTA Pupil Teacher Quiz](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/pfta-pupil-teacher-quiz-2/) **Published:** August 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards & Dashboards to Year 12-14 Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-dashboards-to-year-12-14-parents/) **Published:** August 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Remembrance Assembly](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/remembrance-assembly-3/) **Published:** August 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Half-Term](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/half-term/) **Published:** August 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-15/) **Published:** August 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-14/) **Published:** August 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Prize Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-prize-day/) **Published:** August 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Starts for all pupils](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-starts-for-all-pupils-2/) **Published:** August 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 PFTA Hot Dog Lunch](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-pfta-hot-dog-lunch/) **Published:** August 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction for Year 11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-for-year-11/) **Published:** August 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction for Year 8](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-for-year-8/) **Published:** August 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-8/) **Published:** August 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Staff --- ### [Induction for Year 13](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-for-year-13/) **Published:** August 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-13/) **Published:** August 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-12/) **Published:** August 16, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 13 Reading Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-reading-day/) **Published:** June 8, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 13 are not required to attend school today. **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School ends at 1.40pm for all pupils](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-ends-at-1-40pm-for-all-pupils/) **Published:** May 27, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** School ends at 1.40pm for all pupils. Years 8-10 attend lunch followed by P7b. Years 11 & 13 may leave after they have had their lunch. **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 11 Virtual Parent's Afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-11-virtual-parents-afternoon/) **Published:** May 27, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations Years 8-11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-years-8-11-copy/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Qualification Procedure Day (No School for Pupils)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/qualification-procedure-day-no-school-for-pupils-2/) **Published:** April 19, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Qualification Procedure Day (No School for pupils)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/qualification-procedure-day-no-school-for-pupils/) **Published:** April 19, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Easter Term Ends](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/easter-term-ends/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-11/) **Published:** February 12, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [P6 Transfer Parents and Pupils' Open Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/p6-transfer-parents-and-pupils-open-evening-2/) **Published:** September 21, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [ea online transfer process closes at 4.00pm](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/ea-online-transfer-process-closes-at-4-00pm/) **Published:** February 12, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [EA Online Transfer process opens](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/ea-online-transfer-process-opens/) **Published:** February 12, 2021 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [AQE CEA Test 1](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/aqe-cea-test-1-3/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 & Year 9 Immunisations](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-year-9-immunisations/) **Published:** November 25, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 8 - Flu vaccine Year 9 - first HPV1 vaccine **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Closing at 1.40pm today - due to Parents' Afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-closing-at-1-40pm-today-due-to-parents-afternoon/) **Published:** November 17, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** School will end at 1.40pm for all pupils. Years 8-10 will attend lunch, followed by p7b which will end at 1.40pm. Years 11-12 will be able to leave after they have had their lunch. **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 13/14 Parents' Afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-14-parents-afternoon-2/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** School will end at 1.40pm for all pupils. Years 8-10 will attend lunch, followed by p7b which will end at 1.40pm. Years 11-12 will be able to leave after they have had their lunch. **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 12 parents' afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-12-parentsafternoon/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** School will end at 1.40pm for all pupils. Years 8-10 will attend lunch, followed by p7b which will end at 1.40pm. Years 11-12 will be able to leave after they have had their lunch. **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [All Pupils Return to RSD](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/half-term-holiday-6/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [RSD PFTA Book and Cake Group](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/rsd-pfta-book-and-cake-group-2/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** This months book choice is American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins. New members will be made very welcome. **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Non-Uniform Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/non-uniform-day-5/) **Published:** September 24, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Non-uniform day for all pupils and pupils are asked to contribute a minimum of £1.00 to support various charities as selected by the Charities Committee. **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Non-Uniform Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/non-uniform-day-4/) **Published:** September 24, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Non-uniform day in support of the Children in Need appeal - please bring in a minimum of £1.00 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Photographs](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-photographs/) **Published:** September 24, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Final assembly](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/final-assembly-3/) **Published:** September 24, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer report and dashboard to years 8-11 parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-report-and-dashboard-to-years-8-11-parents/) **Published:** September 24, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [PFTA Fun Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/pfta-fun-day-3/) **Published:** September 24, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Swimming Gala](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/swimming-gala-3/) **Published:** September 24, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Dungannon Leisure Centre **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Activity Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/activity-day-4/) **Published:** September 24, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [House Competitions](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/house-competitions-4/) **Published:** September 24, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Sports Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sports-day-3/) **Published:** September 24, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer Term Ends](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-term-ends-2/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Sponsored Walk Years 8-11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sponsored-walk-years-8-11/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations Years 8-11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-years-8-11/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-7/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-6/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer Term Starts](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-term-starts/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Easter Service](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/easter-service-3/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Dungannon Presbyterian Church **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Spring Reports and Dashboards to Years 12-14 Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/spring-reports-and-dashboards-to-years-12-14-parents/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Spring Concert](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/spring-concert-3/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-5/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 Parents' Afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-parents-afternoon-2/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 9 Parents' Afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-9-parents-afternoon-2/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [year 13 Higher Education Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-higher-education-evening/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 10 Parents' Afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-10-parents-afternoon-2/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No school)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-10/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Half-Term Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/half-term-holiday-8/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Half-Term Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/half-term-holiday-7/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-9/) **Published:** September 21, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 11 Parents Afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-11-parents-afternoon/) **Published:** September 21, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [report cards and dashboards to year 12-14 parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-and-dashboards-to-year-12-14-parents/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [report cards and dashboards to years 8-11 parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-and-dashboards-to-years-8-11-parents/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report cards and Dashboards to years 8-14 parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-and-dashboards-to-years-8-14-parents/) **Published:** September 21, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 10 Options Talk for parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-10-options-talk-for-parents-3/) **Published:** September 21, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Boarders Christmas Tea](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/boarders-christmas-tea-3/) **Published:** September 7, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Nurse](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-nurse-2/) **Published:** September 7, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Y8 Flu Injection Y9 HPV1 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank of England Virtual Event](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-of-england-virtual-event/) **Published:** September 7, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** For Y14 Economics/BS pupils **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Sixth Form Formal](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sixth-form-formal-3/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Corrick House **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations year 12](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-year-12-3/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal examinations (All years)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-all-years-2/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal examinations (All years)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-all-years/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations year 12](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-year-12-2/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Easter Term Starts](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/easter-term-starts-2/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-6/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Christmas term ends (half Day)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/christmas-term-ends-half-day-2/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Christmas Concert](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/christmas-concert-3/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Remembrance Assembly](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/remembrance-assembly-2/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Half-term Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/half-term-holiday-5/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-8/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 Parents' Welcome Meeting for 8S](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-parents-welcome-meeting-for-8s/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 Parents' Welcome Meeting for 8R](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-parents-welcome-meeting-for-8r/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 Parents' Welcome Meeting for 8Q](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-parents-welcome-meeting-for-8q/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 Parents' Welcome Meeting for 8P](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-parents-welcome-meeting-for-8p/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-7/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Prefect Training](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/prefect-training/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Virtual School Prize Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/virtual-school-prize-day/) **Published:** September 3, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 11 Induction](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-11-induction/) **Published:** August 17, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 13 Induction](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-for-y13/) **Published:** August 17, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-no-school-2/) **Published:** August 17, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School starts for all pupils](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-starts-for-all-pupils/) **Published:** August 17, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Year 8 Induction](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-induction/) **Published:** August 17, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction for Y8](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-for-y8/) **Published:** August 17, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Y14 & Y12 pupils return to school](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/y14-y12-pupils-return-to-school/) **Published:** August 17, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [GCSE Results Published](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/gcse-results-published/) **Published:** August 17, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-5/) **Published:** August 17, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 12 A Level Options Talk](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-12-a-level-options-talk/) **Published:** February 24, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Periods 3 and 4 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [The Young Artists Exhibition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/the-young-artists-exhibition/) **Published:** January 24, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Royal School Dungannon and St Patrick's Academy Joint Schools' Exhibition **Event Location:** The Linen Green **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [RSD PFTA Book Club](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/rsd-pfta-book-club/) **Published:** January 21, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** This months book club book is Educated by Tara Westover. If you would like to come along, you will be made very welcome. Contact a member of the PFTA for more details. **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [SU Weekend](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/su-weekend-2/) **Published:** January 21, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [SKI Trip to Norway](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/ski-trip-to-norway/) **Published:** January 14, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Sunday 5th April - Meet at RSD at 07.15hrs Sunday 12th April - return to RSD APPROX 14.00hrs **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations Years 8-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-exams-years-8-14-2/) **Published:** August 19, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations Years 8-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-exams-years-8-14/) **Published:** August 19, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations Years 8-11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-exams-years-8-11-2/) **Published:** August 22, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Examinations Year 12](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-examinations-year-12/) **Published:** January 16, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Provoking Thought 9S & 9R](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/provoking-thought-2/) **Published:** January 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** 9S P3-4 9R P5-6 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Provoking Thought 8S & 8R](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/provoking-thought/) **Published:** January 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** 8S P3-4 8R P5-6 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Provoking Thought 9P & 9Q](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/provoking-thought-9p-9q/) **Published:** January 14, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** 9P P3-4 9Q P5-6 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [CAT - Biology TA (REC Class)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/cat-biology-ta-recs-class/) **Published:** January 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Maths Challenge](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/maths-challenge/) **Published:** January 14, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Silver DofE Walking Practice](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/silver-dofe-walking-practice/) **Published:** January 14, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 11 **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [AS Art Exam](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/as-art-exam/) **Published:** January 14, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Silver DofE Canoe Practice](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/silver-dofe-canoe-practice/) **Published:** January 14, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Gold D of E Practice Expedition Y13](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/gold-dofe-practice-expedition-y13/) **Published:** January 14, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [EYMT Training](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/eymt-training-3/) **Published:** January 14, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [EYMT Training](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/eymt-training/) **Published:** January 14, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [EYMT Training](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/eymt-training-2/) **Published:** January 14, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [GCSE Art Exam](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/gcse-art-exam/) **Published:** January 14, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Build a Plane](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/build-a-plane-3/) **Published:** January 14, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 12 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [CAT - Biology DA (NIG Class)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/cat-biology-da-nig-class/) **Published:** January 14, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 12 NIG P3-4 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [CAT- Biology DA (AEC Class)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/cat-biology-da-aec-class/) **Published:** January 14, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 12 P3-4 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [CAT - Biology TA (AEC Class)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/cat-biology-ta-aec-class/) **Published:** January 14, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 12 P1-4 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [CAT - Biology TA (NIG Class)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/cat-biology-ta-nig-class/) **Published:** January 14, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 12 P1-4 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [CAT - Chemistry DA](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/cat-chemistry-da/) **Published:** January 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 12 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Geography Field Work - Y13](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/geography-field-work-y13/) **Published:** January 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [CAT Chemistry TA](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/cat-chemistry-ta/) **Published:** January 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 12 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Build a Plane](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/build-a-plane-2/) **Published:** January 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Year 12 Group **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [University Talk to Year 13](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/university-talk-to-year-13/) **Published:** January 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** EIKON Centre **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [True Colours Art Exhibition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/true-colours-art-exhibition/) **Published:** January 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Years 11-14 Art Pupils **Event Location:** Ulster Museum **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Onatti Theatre Company](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/onatti-theatre-company/) **Published:** January 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Years 8 & 9 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Business Studies AS Challenge Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/business-studies-as-challenge-day/) **Published:** January 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [CAT Physics DA](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/cat-physics-da/) **Published:** January 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** P5-6 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Learn to Earn](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/learn-to-earn/) **Published:** January 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** 10P & 10Q P1-4 10R & 10S P5-7 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Scottish Universities Talk](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/scottish-universities-talk/) **Published:** January 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Safer Internet Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/safer-internet-day/) **Published:** January 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Anti-Bullying Forum](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/anti-bullying-forum/) **Published:** January 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [CAT Physics 12E](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/cat-physics-12e-2/) **Published:** January 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Love for Life](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/love-for-life/) **Published:** January 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Y9 P1-4 Y11 P5-7 Y12 P8-10 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Provoking Thought 8P & 8Q](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/provoking-thought-8p-8q/) **Published:** January 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Cross Country Running](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/cross-country-running/) **Published:** January 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [CAT Physics 12A](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/cat-physics-12a/) **Published:** January 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [CAT Physics 12E](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/cat-physics-12e/) **Published:** January 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [SU Weekend](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/su-weekend/) **Published:** January 13, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Stranmillis College Open Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/stranmillis-college-open-day/) **Published:** January 10, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Stranmillis College **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 14 Interview Skills Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-14-interview-skills-day/) **Published:** January 10, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Build a Plane](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/build-a-plane/) **Published:** January 9, 2020 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [year 13/14 Parents' Afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-14-parents-afternoon/) **Published:** August 19, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [RSD PFTA Book & Cake Group](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/rsd-pfta-book-cake-group/) **Published:** November 20, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Please come along, enjoy some tea and cake and a lively discussion about the book "Rewrite the Stars" by Dungannon author Emma Heatherington. For more details contact a member of the PFTA. **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Art Exhibition trip to Dublin](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/art-exhibition-trip-to-dublin/) **Published:** November 20, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bullingbrook/Tyrone Buddy Night Out](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bullingbrook-tyrone-buddy-night-out/) **Published:** November 20, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Lurgan YMCA **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 13 English trip to London](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-english-trip-to-london-2/) **Published:** November 20, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [PFTA AGM and Meeting](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/pfta-agm-and-meeting/) **Published:** November 7, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** All parents and guardians of RSD pupils are welcome to come along. **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Play](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-play/) **Published:** August 15, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [KS 4 English Trip to Juno And the Paycock](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/ks-4-english-trip-to-juno-and-the-paycock/) **Published:** October 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** All pupils to meet Mrs Jackson at 7.45pm sharp at the doors of St Patrick's Academy. School uniform is not required. **Event Location:** St Patrick's Academy **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 13 English trip to London](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-english-trip-to-london/) **Published:** October 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 14 English trip to see Othello](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-14-english-trip-to-see-othello/) **Published:** October 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [PFTA Book & Cake Club](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/pfta-book-cake-club/) **Published:** October 8, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** The book choice is Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield. Everyone welcome. Contact a member of the PFTA for more information. **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [World Mental Health Day Event](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/world-mental-health-day-event/) **Published:** October 8, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Led by Safer School Team **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [AQE send CEA results to families](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/aqe-send-cea-results-to-families/) **Published:** September 24, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Prize Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/prize-day-2/) **Published:** August 15, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Prize Day is for prize winners in **all years.** Pupils in Years 8, 9, 10 and 11 who are **not** prize winners (and in the case of Year 11 **not** in the Senior Choir who are performing on the day) will leave school at lunchtime. Lunch will be early, starting at 11.30 am. All pupils must be off the premises **by 12.30 pm at the latest**. **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Schools Art Exhibition](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/schools-art-exhibition/) **Published:** September 16, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** St Patrick's Academy and Royal School Dungannon "Schools Art" Exhibition **Event Location:** Ranfurly House **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [RSD PFTA Book and Cake Group](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/rsd-pfta-book-and-cake-group/) **Published:** September 11, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** First book, The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton. **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Ski Trip - Parent Meeting](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/ski-trip-parent-meeting/) **Published:** September 11, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [History Trip to Berlin](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/history-trip-to-berlin/) **Published:** September 11, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 Blast Off](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-blast-off/) **Published:** September 6, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Remembrance Day Assembly](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/remembrance-day-assembly/) **Published:** September 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Non-Uniform Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/non-uniform-day-3/) **Published:** September 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Bring £1.00 to support the Charities Committee's chosen charities. **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Non-Uniform Day for Children in Need](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/non-uniform-day-for-children-in-need/) **Published:** September 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** Bring £1.00 to support Children in Need **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Photograph](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-photograph/) **Published:** September 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Boarders Christmas Tea](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/boarders-christmas-tea-2/) **Published:** September 6, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Parent Power](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/parent-power/) **Published:** September 6, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 12 GCSE Food Practicals](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-12-gcse-food-practicals/) **Published:** September 6, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [School Trip to Salamanca, Spain](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-trip-to-salamanca-spain/) **Published:** September 6, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Years 10-14 Language Pupils Onatti Theatre Company](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/years-10-14-onatti-theatre-company/) **Published:** September 6, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 Your School Your Business](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-your-school-your-business/) **Published:** September 6, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [year 9 Explore Enterprise](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-9-explore-enterprise/) **Published:** September 6, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 13 Health & Social Care Work Experience](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-health-social-care-work-experience/) **Published:** September 6, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 14 UUC Open Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-14-uuc-open-day/) **Published:** September 6, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** University of Ulster Coleraine **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 12 PE Orienteering](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-12-orienteering/) **Published:** September 6, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 9 HPVI (Nurse)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-9-hpvi/) **Published:** September 5, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [School Christmas Dinner](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-christmas-dinner-2/) **Published:** August 27, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [AQE - CEA 3](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/aqe-cea-3/) **Published:** August 27, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [AQE - CEA 2](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/aqe-cea-2/) **Published:** August 27, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [AQE - CEA 1](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/aqe-cea-1/) **Published:** August 27, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [AQE Familiarisation Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/aqe-familiarisation-day-2/) **Published:** August 27, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [PFTA Evening of Wine & Cheese](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/pfta-evening-of-wine-cheese/) **Published:** August 27, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer Term Ends (Half Day)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-term-ends-half-day/) **Published:** May 13, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-4/) **Published:** May 13, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Easter Service](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/easter-service-2/) **Published:** August 27, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Dungannon Presbyterian Church **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Easter Term Ends (Half Day)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/easter-term-ends-half-day/) **Published:** May 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 11 Parents' Afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-11-parent-afternoon/) **Published:** August 19, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Christmas Term Ends (Half Day)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/christmas-term-ends-half-day/) **Published:** May 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Final Assembly](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/final-assembly-2/) **Published:** August 27, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Summer Report and Dashboards to Years 8-11 Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-report-and-dashboards-to-years-8-11-parents/) **Published:** August 27, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Swimming Gala](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/swimming-gala-2/) **Published:** August 27, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Dungannon Leisure Centre **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [PFTA Fun Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/pfta-fun-day-2/) **Published:** August 27, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Activity Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/activity-day-3/) **Published:** August 27, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction Morning for Primary 7 Pupils](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-morning-for-primary-7-pupils/) **Published:** August 27, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [House Competitions](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/house-competitions-3/) **Published:** August 22, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Sports Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sports-day-2/) **Published:** August 22, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Sponsored Walk](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sponsored-walk/) **Published:** August 22, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 13 Return to School](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-return-to-school-2/) **Published:** August 22, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Exams Years 8-11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-exams-years-8-11/) **Published:** August 22, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards and Dashboards to Year 8-11 Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-and-dashboards-to-year-8-11-parents/) **Published:** August 22, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Former Pupils Dinner](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/former-pupils-dinner-2/) **Published:** August 22, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Spring Reports and Dashboards Years 12-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/spring-reports-and-dashboards-years-12-14/) **Published:** August 22, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Spring Concert](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/spring-concert-2/) **Published:** August 22, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 Parents' Afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-parents-afternoon/) **Published:** August 21, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 9 Parents' Afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-9-parents-afternoon/) **Published:** August 21, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 13 Higher Education Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-higher-education-evening-2/) **Published:** August 21, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [P6 Transfer Parents and Pupils' Open Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/p6-transfer-parents-and-pupils-open-evening/) **Published:** August 21, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Open Mornings for Primary 7 Pupils and Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/open-mornings-for-primary-7-pupils-and-parents/) **Published:** August 21, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 10 Parents' Afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-10-parents-afternoon/) **Published:** August 19, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards and Dashboards Years 8-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-and-dashboards-years-8-14/) **Published:** August 19, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 10 Options Talk for parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-10-options-talk-for-parents-2/) **Published:** August 19, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 12 Parents' Afternoon](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-12-parents-afternoon/) **Published:** August 19, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Christmas Concert](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/christmas-concert-2/) **Published:** August 19, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Internal Exams Year 12](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-exams-year-12/) **Published:** August 19, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Carol Service](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/carol-service-2/) **Published:** August 19, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** St. Annes Church **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards and Dashboards Years 8-11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-and-dashboards-years-8-11/) **Published:** August 19, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [PFTA Pupil / Teacher Quiz](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/pfta-pupil-teacher-quiz/) **Published:** August 15, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Report Cards and Dashboards Y12-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-and-dashboards-y12-14/) **Published:** August 15, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Junior School Disco](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/junior-school-disco-2/) **Published:** August 15, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** RSD Lower Campus **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 Parents' Welcome Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-parents-welcome-evening-2/) **Published:** August 15, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-4/) **Published:** August 15, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Sixth Form Formal](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sixth-form-formal-2/) **Published:** August 15, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Corrick House **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Half-term Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/half-term-holiday-4/) **Published:** May 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-3/) **Published:** May 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [RSD Term Starts](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/rsd-term-starts-2/) **Published:** May 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Half-term Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/half-term-holiday-3/) **Published:** May 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-3/) **Published:** May 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [RSD Term Starts](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/rsd-term-starts/) **Published:** May 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** School starts for ALL pupils. **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Prefects' Training](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/prefects-training-3/) **Published:** May 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 8 - Hot Dog Welcome Lunch](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-hot-dog-welcome-lunch/) **Published:** May 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** All new year 8 pupils and their parents are warmly invited to come to the Lower Campus and enjoy a hot dog lunch provided by the PFTA. **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction for Year 11 (Half Day)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-for-year-11-half-day/) **Published:** May 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction for Year 8 (Half Day)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-for-year-8-half-day/) **Published:** May 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Prefects' Training](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/prefects-training-2/) **Published:** May 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Induction for Year 13 (Full Day)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-for-year-13-full-day/) **Published:** May 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [RSD PFTA Quiz](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/rsd-pfta-quiz/) **Published:** March 28, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Dungannon Rugby Club **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Macbeth Theatre Trip](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/macbeth-theatre-trip/) **Published:** January 10, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Grand Opera House Belfast **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Multi-Sports Blitz Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/multi-sports-blitz-day/) **Published:** January 22, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-login.php?action=logout&\_wpnonce=bc67f5c103 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 10 Trip to Somme Centre (10S and 10R)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-10-trip-to-somme-centre-10s-10r/) **Published:** January 22, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Somme Heritage Centre **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 10 Trip to Somme Centre (10P and 10Q)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-10-trip-to-somme-centre-10p-and-10q/) **Published:** January 22, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Somme Heritage Centre **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Year 13 Geography Field Trip](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-geography-field-trip/) **Published:** January 22, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Event Location:** Magilligan **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [Art Trip](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/art-trip/) **Published:** January 22, 2019 **Author:** Mrs E. Patterson **Content:** For Y11-14 Art pupils **Event Location:** Ulster Museum **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils, Staff --- ### [P7 Open Morning](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/p7-open-morning/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Open Morning for Primary 7 Pupils and Parents **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent --- ### [Christmas Concert](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/christmas-concert/) **Published:** September 4, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Junior School Disco](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/junior-school-disco/) **Published:** September 4, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** School disco for Years 8-10 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Non-Uniform Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/non-uniform-day-2/) **Published:** September 27, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Support Children in Need **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Non-Uniform Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/non-uniform-day/) **Published:** September 27, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Bring a £1.00 and wear your own clothes - Charities Committee fundraiser for Air Ambulance NI **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Y13 and Y14 Road Safety Show](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/y13-and-y14-road-safety-show/) **Published:** September 14, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Year 11 Induction (Half Day)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-11-induction-half-day/) **Published:** June 20, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Year 13 Induction](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-induction/) **Published:** June 20, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Year 8 Induction (Half Day)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-induction-half-day/) **Published:** June 20, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Easter Term Starts](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/easter-term-starts/) **Published:** June 20, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Happy New Year and a warm welcome back to school. **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Christmas Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/christmas-holiday/) **Published:** June 20, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Christmas holidays begin from the 20th December through to the 2nd January 2019 School re-opens on Thursday January 3rd. **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Term Ends](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/term-ends/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [School Musical](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-musical/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Sister Act at RSD ![](https://www.royaldungannon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/School-Musical-Sister-Act-Banner-1024x308.jpg) **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Year 13 Return to School from Study Leave](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-13-return-to-school/) **Published:** September 14, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Y11 SESP History Trip](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/y11-sesp-history-trip/) **Published:** September 12, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Trip to World War 1 Battlefields **Event Location:** In Flanders Field Museum & Bell Tower **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Year 8 Parents' Welcome Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-parents-welcome-evening/) **Published:** September 4, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Come along to meet the Headmaster and teaching staff **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent --- ### [Swimming Gala](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/swimming-gala/) **Published:** September 14, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Dungannon Leisure Centre **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Summer Term Ends](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-term-ends/) **Published:** September 14, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** School finishes (Half Day) **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Final Assembly](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/final-assembly/) **Published:** September 14, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Report Cards Y8-11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-y8-11-3/) **Published:** September 14, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Summer Report Cards posted to parents Y8-11 **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [PFTA Fun Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/pfta-fun-day/) **Published:** September 14, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Activity Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/activity-day-2/) **Published:** September 14, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [House Competitions](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/house-competitions-2/) **Published:** September 14, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Sports Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sports-day/) **Published:** September 14, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Parents welcome! **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Induction Day for Primary 7](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/induction-day-for-primary-7/) **Published:** September 14, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent --- ### [Y8-11 Sponsored Walk](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/y8-11-sponsored-walk/) **Published:** September 14, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Internal Exams Y8-11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-exams-y8-11-2/) **Published:** September 14, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Internal Exams Y8-11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/internal-exams-y8-11/) **Published:** September 14, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Staff Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-3/) **Published:** September 14, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** No School today. **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Staff --- ### [Bank Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-2/) **Published:** September 14, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** No School today **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [First Day of Summer Term](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/first-day-of-summer-term/) **Published:** September 14, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Easter Holidays](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/easter-holidays/) **Published:** September 14, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Former Pupils' Dinner](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/former-pupils-dinner/) **Published:** September 12, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [End of Term](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/end-of-term/) **Published:** September 14, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** School finishes half-day **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Royal Strings Masterclass](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/royal-strings-masterclass/) **Published:** September 14, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Year 8 Blast Off Event ](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-blast-off-event/) **Published:** September 13, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Helping students develop effective study habits. **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Amazing Brains Parents' Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/amazing-brains-parents-evening/) **Published:** September 13, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Parent Power is a workshop that empowers parents to help their own children develop the essential study techniques to succeed in schools and exams. **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Y11 SESP History Trip to Somme Heritage Centre](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/y11-sesp-history-trip-to-somme-heritage-centre/) **Published:** September 13, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Somme Heritage Centre **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [School Nurse](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-nurse/) **Published:** September 12, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Year 9 HPV **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Individual School Photo](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/individual-school-photo/) **Published:** September 13, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Bullingbrook/Tyrone Buddy Night](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bullingbrook-tyrone-buddy-night/) **Published:** September 12, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Lurgan YMCA **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Day of Peace](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/day-of-peace/) **Published:** September 12, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** RSD Choir performing **Event Location:** Hill of The O'Neill & Ranfurly House **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Easter Service](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/easter-service/) **Published:** September 12, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Dungannon Presbyterian Church **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Report Cards Y 8-11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-y-8-11/) **Published:** September 12, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Reports Cards posted to parents Y 8-11 **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Spring Concert](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/spring-concert/) **Published:** September 12, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Report Cards Y12-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-y12-14-3/) **Published:** September 12, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Report Cards posted to parents Y12-14 **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Bank Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday/) **Published:** September 11, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** School Closed for the day. **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Year 8 Parents' Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-8-parents-evening/) **Published:** September 11, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [PFTA Wine Tasting Event](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/pfta-wine-tasting-event/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** PFTA Wine Tasting Event for parents **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent --- ### [Half Term Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/half-term-holiday-2/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Year 9 Parents' Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-9-parents-evening/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Year 10 Parents' Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-10-parents-evening/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Half Term Holiday](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/half-term-holiday/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Staff Day (No school)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-4/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Staff --- ### [P6 Open Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/p6-open-evening/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** P6 Transfer Parents and Puipils' Open Evening **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent --- ### [Year 10 Options Talk for Parents](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-10-options-talk-for-parents/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Year 11 Parents' Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-11-parents-evening/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Report Cards Y8-11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-y8-11-2/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Report Cards posted to parents Y8-11 **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent --- ### [School Examinations Y8-11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-examinations-y8-11-2/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Internal Exams Y8-11 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [School Examinations - Y8-11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-examinations-y8-11/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Internal Exams Y8-11 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Year 12 Parents' Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/year-12-parents-evening/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Y13/14 Parents' Evening](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/y13-14-parents-evening/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent --- ### [Report Cards - Y12-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-y12-14-2/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Y12-14 report Cards posted to parents **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Remembrance Assembly](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/remembrance-assembly/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Don't forget to wear your poppy **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [School Examinations - Y12-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-examinations-y12-14-2/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Internal exams Y12-14 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [School Examinations - Y12-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-examinations-y12-14/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Internal exams Y12-14 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [School Examinations Y12](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-examinations-y12/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Internal exams Year12 **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Report Cards Y8-11](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-y8-11/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Report Cards posted to parents - Y8-11 **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Report Cards - Y12-14](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/report-cards-y12-14/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Report Cards posted to parents - Y12-14 **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [PFTA Quiz](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/pfta-quiz/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Come along and win some funds for your club or society! **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Staff Day (No school)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Staff day no school today. **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No school)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-2/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Staff day no school today. **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Staff --- ### [AQE CEA Test 3](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/aqe-cea-test-3/) **Published:** September 4, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [AQE CEA Test 2](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/aqe-cea-test-1-2/) **Published:** September 4, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [AQE CEA Test 1](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/aqe-cea-test-1/) **Published:** September 4, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates --- ### [Boarders Christmas Tea](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/boarders-christmas-tea/) **Published:** September 4, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Carol Service](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/carol-service/) **Published:** September 4, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Annual School Carol Service **Event Location:** St. Annes Church **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [School Christmas Dinner](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-christmas-dinner/) **Published:** September 4, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [AQE Familiarisation Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/aqe-familiarisation-day/) **Published:** September 4, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** Familiarisation for P7 pupils sitting CEA AQE test at RSD. **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Sixth Form Formal](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/sixth-form-formal/) **Published:** August 30, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Seagoe Hotel **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates --- ### [Prize Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/prize-day/) **Published:** August 30, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Parent, Pupils --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school/) **Published:** June 19, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Staff --- ### [Staff Day (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/staff-day-no-school-2/) **Published:** June 19, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Staff --- ### [House Competitions](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/house-competitions/) **Published:** June 19, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Activity Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/activity-day/) **Published:** June 19, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Content:** A fun day of inter-house competition. **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Swimming Gala & PTFA Fun-Day](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/swimming-gala-ptfa-fun-day/) **Published:** June 19, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Last Day of Term](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/last-day-of-term/) **Published:** June 19, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [RSD Term Starts](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/school-opens/) **Published:** June 19, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Bank Holiday (No School)](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/bank-holiday-no-school/) **Published:** June 19, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Prefects Training](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/prefects-training/) **Published:** June 19, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Location:** Royal School Dungannon **Event Type Categories:** Term Dates **Event Type 2 Categories:** Pupils --- ### [Summer Holidays](https://www.royaldungannon.com/events/summer-holidays/) **Published:** July 21, 2018 **Author:** Mr C Farrand **Event Type Categories:** Boarding, Term Dates **Event Type 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