Spectator’s tribute to past pupil Robert Gibson
The committee of Bangor Grammarians extends deepest sympathy to the family of past pupil Robert Gibson, who passed away in tragic circumstances on 18 December past in England and [...]
Well-attended dedication weekend in Ypres for new church bells
Regular visitors to the Grammarians website and Facebook will recall that earlier in the year the Bangor Grammarians Committee, mindful of the school’s role and sacrifice during the First [...]
Uncle remembered at Bangor Grammar School’s Remembrance Service
Brothers Colin and Alastair Walker represented Bangor Grammarians (past pupils of the School) at Friday's annual Service of Remembrance in the Assembly Hall. Their uncle, Norman Hanna, who attended [...]
We mourn the passing of senior Grammarian Godfrey Lindsay
Godfrey Lindsay as a BGS pupil in the 1930s with teacher Mr Hawtin IT is with deep regret that we report the death earlier this week of [...]
Jonny and Jordie pay wonderful tribute to their friend Michael Whitford
When the editor of The Grammarian, the annual magazine for past pupils of Bangor Grammar School, invited past contributor Jonny Blair to write a tribute (for the forthcoming 2017 [...]
Tributes are paid to Bangor Grammarian Gifford McConkey
Gifford aged 14 IT is with sincere regret we record the death of Bangor Grammarian George Gifford McConkey at the Ulster Hospital on Sunday past (2 April), [...]
Josh Martin – our sincere condolences to family and school community
It is with deep regret that we note the passing of pupil Josh Martin after a long fight against cancer. On behalf of the entire Association we send our [...]
Funeral information
The funeral service for the late Walter Dowdall (see earlier post) will take place at Wesley Centenary Methodist Church, Hamilton Road, on Friday (24 February) at 1pm, with interment [...]
Past pupil who gave many years of service to Bangor Grammar School (updated)
It is with deep regret we record the death on Monday past (20 February) of our good friend and highly respected colleague Walter Dowdall. Born on 14 April 1927, [...]
Former Headboy was acclaimed actor
Gordon Fulton, who died in September 2016 aged 67, attended the school from 1960-1967. In his final year he was Headboy. He was one of the first students [...]