Meet the Team

 

Teaching Staff

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

PRINCIPAL

Mrs G Houston, BEd(Hons)

VICE PRINCIPAL, Pastoral

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

VICE PRINCIPAL, Curriculum

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

Mrs L McConnell, BEd(Hons)

Senior Teacher

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

Subject Leader, Business Studies

Mrs H Beck, MSc, PGCE

Subject Leader, Boys’ PE/Games 

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 , 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

Mrs N Gilbert, BA(Hons), PGCE

Subject Leader, Performing Arts

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

Head of Science, Subject Leader, Chemistry

Mr N Lennox, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Subject Leader, Mathematics

Ms K McCrory, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Subject Leader, French

Miss L McKinney, MA, PGCE

Subject Leader, Spanish

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

Subject Leader, English

Mrs J McVeigh, BA(Hons), PGCE

Subject Leader, History 

Ms C Moore, BEd(Hons)

Subject Leader, Girls’ PE/Games

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

Subject Leader, Music

Ms A Berry, BSc(Hons) PGCE (on maternity leave)

SENCO, Geography

Ms S Best, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Chemistry

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

English

Mrs K Branagh, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Mathematics

Mrs V Brown, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Mathematics

Mrs C Campbell, BA(Hons), PGCE

History & Politics

Mr J Cardy, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Geography

Mr P Carson, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Physical Education

Ms M Craig, BA(Hons), PGCE

French, Spanish

Miss A Dark, BA(Hons), PGCE

English

Mrs J Dickey, BA(Hons), PGCE

English, Performing Arts

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

Psychology, Acting Assistant SENCo

Mrs N Fleck, BSc(Hons), PGCE (on maternity leave)

Chemistry

Mrs E Fullerton, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Mathematics

Mr M Gillen, BSC(Hons), PGCE

Biology, Physics Life & Health Sciences

Mr D Gillespie, BMus, PGCE, ATCL

Music, Religious Studies

Mr M Godwin, BA(Hons), PGCE

English, Drama

Mr A Greer, BEd(Hons)

Technology & Design

Mr C Halliday, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Geography

Mrs J Jackson, BSc(Hons), PGCE (on maternity leave)

Chemistry

Mr T Jamison, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Chemistry

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

Digital Technologies

Mrs K Kane, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Home Economics, Health & Social Care

Mrs B Lavery, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Geography, Acting SENCo

Miss E Martelli, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Biology

Ms R Martinez, BA(Hons), PGCE

Spanish

Mrs S McCallum, BA(Hons), PGCE

History

Mrs K McCausland, BA(Hons), PGCE

Art & Design

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

Physics

Mrs A McKibbin, BSc(Hons), PGCE (on maternity leave)

Biology

Mr J McMahon, Bach Tech Mech Eng, PGCE

Technology, Engineering

Mrs L O’Kane, BSc(Hons), PhD, PGCE

Mathematics, Physics

Mr J Orr BEd(Hons)

Technology, Physical Education

Mr B Overend, BA(Hons), PGCE

Business Studies

Mr S Roberts, BA(Hons), PGCE

Art & Design, Moving Image Art

Mrs K Sadler, BSc(Hons), PGCE

Biology

Miss J Wilkinson, BEd(Hons)

Mathematics

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

Mathematics

Support Staff

Mrs C Brennan, BA(Hons)

Bursar

Mr C Browne, BSc(Hons)

ICT Support Manager

Mrs J Laughlin

Executive Officer/PA to Principal

Mrs T Kelly

Senior Clerical Officer

Mrs A McKnight

Senior Clerical Officer

Mrs M Sargent

Senior Clerical Officer (Finance)

Mrs A Creighton

Sixth Form Supervisor

Mr P McAuley

Sixth Form Supervisor

Mrs B Gourley

French MFL Assistant

Ms M Miralles Bravo

Spanish MFL Assistant

Mr G Baxendale

Technology Technician, Lockers, Maintenance

Mrs C Carberry

Chemistry Technician

Mrs H Fee

Biology Technician

Mrs C Hanna

Home Economics Technician

Mr C Johnston

Physics Technician

Mrs P Moore

Art Technician, Duke of Edinburgh Lead

Mr A O'Neill

Technician

Miss A Coulter

General Assistant

Miss L Darragh

Classroom Assistant

Mrs R Finlay

Classroom Assistant

Ms M Frew

Classroom Assistant

Miss E Gault

Classroom Assistant

Mrs D Gribbon

Classroom Assistant

Mrs S Hare

Classroom Assistant

Miss A Henry

Classroom Assistant

Mrs J Kelly

Classroom Assistant

Mrs S Lavery

Classroom Assistant

Mrs T Lindsay

Classroom Assistant

Mr R McCoey-Allen

Classroom Assistant

Mrs D McComb

Classroom Assistant

Mrs R McKee

General Assistant

Mrs N Kennedy

Classroom Assistant

Mrs M McVeigh

Classroom Assistant

Miss M Nesbitt

Classroom Assistant

Mrs W Nesbitt

Classroom Assistant

Mrs M Reid

Classroom Assistant

Mr C Thornton

Classroom Assistant

Mr S Townsend                

Buildings and Cleaning Supervisor

Mr P Griffith

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

Head Boy & Head Girl

I am very grateful to have the opportunity of being Head Girl of Antrim Grammar School for 2024/25.

My experience at Antrim Grammar School over the past six years has been extremely rewarding and enjoyable, as I’ve been supported by strong relationships that create a supportive and nurturing atmosphere.

 Teachers at AGS have dedicated their time to help me achieve not only my academic goals, but also develop character skills that I will value for life such as resilience and empathy. The countless opportunities to be involved in school life, has allowed me to build friendships with prefects and peers as well as junior pupils, making AGS a close-knit environment. With a focus of a ‘mind to be kind’ AGS has always made me feel like a valued member of a family, where people are always looking out for one another.

As Head Girl, I aspire to represent AGS by leading by example and expressing the core values of AGS in school life. I look forward to collaborating with the rest of the Senior Prefect Team as well as teachers, to continue to voice the opinions of each pupil and make a difference to school. I believe that every pupil at AGS can get involved and immersed into AGS life and I hope to encourage every pupil to make the most of their time here and have an enjoyable experience like I’ve had. As we celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary this year, I reflect on how far our school has come and I look forward to seeing what we can achieve this year.

Leticia Soglohoun

Head Girl

 

It is an incredible honour for me to serve as Head Boy at Antrim Grammar School for 2024/25. In AGS, a positive and comforting environment is created where students can grow both inside and outside of the classroom. Whether through education or extracurricular activities, everything we do here helps develop lifelong skills and friendships.

The teachers here at AGS not only provide you with the best education you could ask for but also put enormous effort into helping you prepare for the next steps in your future. Leadership is valued and encouraged at AGS, and this is evident in the vast number of opportunities from sports and house captains to subject mentors. The recent school rugby tour to South Africa proved to be a once in a lifetime opportunity for myself and my teammates. We got to experience a unique culture, encounter breathtaking local wildlife and play against some of the most passionate schools in the country. The memories I made, both on and off the field, will last a lifetime.

As Head boy, I am committed to being approachable, supportive, and always ready to listen. This year I look forward to working closely with everyone in the school community to ensure all voices are heard and valued. I know my role of Head Boy comes with huge responsibilities and I strive to be a role model to my peers and younger students in the school. My aim is to continue building upon the AGS legacy and to leave behind a school that is even better than when I found it.

Jack McNeilly

Head Boy