Meet the Team

 

Teaching Staff

Mr M T Wilson, BSc(Hons), PGCE, PQH (NI)

PRINCIPAL

Mrs L Aitcheson, BA(Hons), MSc (Ed), PGCE

VICE PRINCIPAL

Mrs S Rayot, Med, BA(Hons), PGCE

VICE PRINCIPAL

Mr D Byrne, MA(Hons), BA(Hons), PGCE, PhD, PQH(NI), Dip. Adm Man (IAM)

Senior Teacher

Mrs L Campbell Nesbitt, BSc (Hons), PGCE

Senior Teacher

Mr J McMahon, Bach Tech Mech Eng, PGCE

Senior Teacher

Mr B Baguley, BA(Hons), MBA, HED

Subject Leader, Business Studies

Mr P Campbell, BEd(Hons)

Subject Leader, Technology & Design

Mrs K Coupe, BSc(Hons), PGCE, PhD

Subject Leader, Biology

Mrs S Craig, BA(Hons), PGCE

Subject Leader, Religious Studies

Miss Z Crilly, BSc(Hons), PGCE

 Subject Leader, Art & Design and Moving Image Arts

Miss H Drummond, BSc(Hons), MSc, PGCE

Subject Leader, Physics

Mr P Finlay, BSc(Hons), PhD, PGCE

Subject Leader, Geography

Mrs J Fisher, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Subject Leader, Food & Nutrition, Health & Social Care

Miss L Gibson, MA(Hons), PGCE, PGCEM

Subject Leader, Politics

Mrs N Gilbert, BA(Hons), PGCE

Subject Leader, Performing Arts

Mr M Johnston, BEd (Hons), MSc, PGDip

Subject Leader, Digital Technologies

Mr S Johnston, BSc(Hons), PGCE, Ad.Cert. Ed

Head of Science, Subject Leader, Chemistry

Mr N Lennox, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Subject Leader, Mathematics

Mr P Marshall, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Subject Leader, Boys’ PE/Games

Ms K McCrory, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Head of MFL, Subject Leader, French

Miss L McKinney, MA, PGCE

Subject Leader, Spanish

Ms N McParland, BA (Hons), PGCE, LGSMD

Subject Leader, English

Mr B McVeigh, BA(Hons), PGCE

Subject Leader, History

Ms C Moore, BEd

Subject Leader, Girls’ PE/Games

Mr J Reidy, BA(Hons), PhD, PGCE, LTCL

Subject Leader, Music

Ms A Berry, BSc(Hons) PGCE

SENCO, Geography, Business Studies

Miss A Boyd, BA(Hons), MEd, PGCE, PGCEM

English

Mrs K Branagh, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Mathematics

Mrs V Brown, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Mathematics, Physics

Ms M Craig, BA(Hons), PGCE

French, Spanish

Miss A Dark, BA(Hons), PGCE

English

Mrs J Dickey, BA(Hons), PGCE

English, Performing Arts

Ms H Dornan Wilson, BEd, BA(Hons), MA

Art & Design, Moving Image Arts

Miss H Fair, MSc, PGCE

Physical Education

Mrs O Fairgrieve, BSc(Hons), DIS, PGCE

Psychology, English, Health & Social Care

Mrs N Fleck, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Chemistry, Physics, Health & Social Care

Mrs E Fullerton, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Mathematics

Mr M Gillen, BSC(Hons), PGCE

Science

Mr D Gillespie, BMus, PGCE, ATCL

Music, Religious Studies

Mrs L Henry, BSc(Hons), PhD, PGCE

Biology

Mrs J Jackson BSc(Hons), PGCE

Chemistry

Mrs K Kane, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Home Economics, Health & Social Care

Mrs B Lavery, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Geography

Ms R Martinez, BA(Hons) PGCE

Spanish

Mrs L Maybin, BA(Hons), PGCE

Physical Education (on a career break)

Miss D McCabe, MA, PGCE

English, Drama

Miss F McCloskey, BEd

Business Studies, Digital Technologies

Mrs L McConnell, BEd

Religious Studies

Mr R McKee, BSc(Hons), MSc, PGCE

Physics

Mrs A McKibbin, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Biology

Mrs L O’Kane, BSc(Hons), PhD, PGCE

Mathematics, Physics

Mr J Orr, BEd(Hons)

Technology, Engineering

Mrs J Stranney, BA(Hons), PGCE

Art & Design

Ms S Watson, BA(Hons), PGCE

History, English

Miss J Wilkinson, BEd(Hons)

Mathematics

Mrs V Woods, BSc(Hons), PhD, PGCE, PQH(NI)

Mathematics

Support Staff

Mrs H Ingram

Principal’s PA

Mrs C Brennan, BA (Hons)

Bursar

Mr C Browne, BSc (Hons)

ICT Support Manager

Mrs H Greer

Senior Clerical Officer (Finance)

Mrs J Laughlin

Senior Clerical Officer

Miss C McCloskey

Senior Clerical Officer

Mrs A Creighton

Sixth Form Supervisor

Mr P McAuley

Sixth Form Supervisor

Miss L Darragh

Classroom Assistant

Ms B Donnelly

Classroom Assistant

Mrs R Finlay

Classroom Assistant

Ms M Frew

Classroom Assistant

Mrs D Gribbon

Classroom Assistant

Miss A Henry

Classroom Assistant

Mrs S Lavery

Classroom Assistant

Mrs D McComb

Classroom Assistant

Mrs A McKnight

Classroom Assistant

Mrs N McQuillan

Classroom Assistant, First Aid

Miss K Murdock

Classroom Assistant

Mrs W Nesbitt

Classroom Assistant

Mrs M Reid

Classroom Assistant

Miss O Rice

Classroom Assistant

Miss A Coulter

General Assistant

Mr G Baxendale

Technology Technician

Mrs C Carberry

Chemistry Technician

Mr C Johnston

Physics Technician

Mrs H Fee

Biology Technician

Mrs C Hanna

Home Economics Technician

Mrs P Moore

Art Technician, Duke of Edinburgh Lead, Supervisory Assistant

Mr A O'Neill

Technician

Mr S Townsend                

Buildings and Cleaning Supervisor

Mr R Corscadden

Assistant Buildings Supervisor

Mrs C Magee

Catering Manager

Board of Governors

Education Authority Representatives

Mr R Cairns

Mr A Cameron

Mr A Hamilton

Mr R McGlaughlin

Mr J McGrath

Department of Education Representatives

Mr D Blair

Mrs T Kennedy

R McCune, MBE, Chairman

*Vacant Positions*

Parent Representatives

Dr I Erskine

Ms K Green

Miss S Truesdale

Teacher Representatives

Mrs L Campbell-Nesbitt

Dr P Finlay

Head Boy & Head Girl

Hello, my name is Tom McCormick and I am honoured to have been given the privilege of being Head Boy this year at Antrim Grammar School.

Throughout my time at AGS, I have been instilled with a great zeal for learning and building relationships with my classmates and teachers. Through our school’s ongoing commitment to currency, character and culture, I have learnt the true value of hard work and ambition as well as the importance of our school’s spirit that everyone is valued. The aspect of family and the idea of everyone contributing to our success are key at Antrim Grammar School and provide a supportive and empowering environment. From the constant support and encouragement of my peers and teachers, I have developed confidence in my leadership, teamwork and communication skills as well as a real passion for school life.

My goal this year, as Head Boy, is to make a difference to our school by inspiring pupils to have a mind to be kind and to get involved in school life at AGS. I really look forward to working with the Senior Prefect Team and Senior Management Team this year as well as suggesting improvements which will enhance the nurturing and collaborative atmosphere in our school.

 

Hello, my name is Lucia Pandolfi, and I am thrilled to be Head Girl for 2022/23 academic year.

At Antrim Grammar School we are encouraged to focus on our character and face challenges, allowing us to develop into the best version of ourselves. I have built strong relationships in school with my peers and teachers, who all support me in achieving my goals. The teachers are very helpful and strive for everyone to reach their full potential. Through extra-curricular activities such as hockey, I have learnt many additional skills like good communication and teamwork, which will help me throughout my life and will have a positive impact on my future career.

This year as Head Girl, I aim to be a role model for all the students in school, and to have a positive impact on the AGS community. By working alongside the pupils and the teachers I hope to suggest new ideas that could enhance our school even more. I am delighted to be given this role and I can’t wait to see what the year holds for everyone at AGS.