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Music to your ears…There’s still time to apply to the 2026 Scholarship & Exhibition Programme. This programme, generousl...
07/10/2026

Music to your ears…

There’s still time to apply to the 2026 Scholarship & Exhibition Programme.

This programme, generously sponsored by alumni and friends of the School, rewards excellence and outstanding ability, giving our most talented musicians, sportsmen and academics the best possible opportunity to fulfil their potential.

For full details and to apply visit https://rbai.org.uk/scholarship-and-exhibitions/

Applications close at 4pm this Friday, 9th October.

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07/10/2026

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🏅Ready to Raise your Game?The 2026 Scholarship & Exhibition Programme is now open for applications. This programme, gen...
04/10/2026

🏅Ready to Raise your Game?

The 2026 Scholarship & Exhibition Programme is now open for applications. This programme, generously sponsored by alumni and friends of the School, rewards excellence and outstanding ability, giving our most talented sportsmen, academics and musicians the best possible opportunity to fulfil their potential.

For full details and to apply visit https://rbai.org.uk/scholarship-and-exhibitions/

Applications close at 4pm on Friday 9th October.

📣📣Calling all Scotland-based alumni…A great opportunity to catch up with fellow Instonians, hear an update from School a...
03/10/2026

📣📣Calling all Scotland-based alumni…

A great opportunity to catch up with fellow Instonians, hear an update from School and meet the new Principal, Dr Craig Walker.

Venue: The Grange Club, Edinburgh

Tickets: £40 (Student tickets £25) - order now:

https://boia.org.uk/product/event-edinburgh-dinner-2026/

🎤🏊Jack McMillan (RBAI 2011-18) is our latest guest on Beyond the Pillars podcast, reflecting on his rise to the top of e...
02/10/2026

🎤🏊Jack McMillan (RBAI 2011-18) is our latest guest on Beyond the Pillars podcast, reflecting on his rise to the top of elite swimming. As RBAI’s very first Olympic gold medallist, Jack discusses the grit and mental fortitude needed for world-class competition - including overcoming injury, mastering arena skills, and the mindset of a champion. Alongside his athletic insights, Jack shares memories of his days at Inst and the lasting impact of the teachers who supported him.

Listen Now:

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MOXEIeFmq7BjU57sAbDvG?si=LCLr5I-jRYCaXy-8opAYcg

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/proud-traditional-high-achieving-with-jack-mcmillan/id1798940685?i=1000792341426

📚 POETRY IN ACTION ON NATIONAL POETRY DAY📖The Library was the scene of a literary treasure hunt at lunchtime today as th...
01/10/2026

📚 POETRY IN ACTION ON NATIONAL POETRY DAY📖

The Library was the scene of a literary treasure hunt at lunchtime today as the boys took on our National Poetry Day ‘Poetry Scramble’.

Armed with partial quotations from poets including Tennyson, Dylan Thomas, Blake and Coleridge, the boys had to search the Library to track down the missing lines and complete each extract.

With the scramble solved, there was just one challenge left: choose a favourite extract and perform it aloud to claim a well-earned treat!

There was plenty of enthusiasm, some excellent detective work and, most impressively, some fantastic expressive reading.

This was a great way to celebrate National Poetry Day, bringing poetry off the page and to life. Thank you to our wonderful librarian Mrs Scott for another immersive event which successfully engaged our pupils in literature!👏📖

⛳️RBAI golfers find fun on the fairway🏌️Well done to Max, Alfie, Cameron and James for representing the school in the A...
30/09/2026

⛳️RBAI golfers find fun on the fairway🏌️

Well done to Max, Alfie, Cameron and James for representing the school in the All Ireland U19 Championship qualifier at Dungannon Golf Club.

Thank you to Bethany, Josh and Marnie from Logos Ministries who recently led Junior CU. Year 9 pupil Amos had a game go ...
29/09/2026

Thank you to Bethany, Josh and Marnie from Logos Ministries who recently led Junior CU.

Year 9 pupil Amos had a game go at their Interschool Challenge!

What do an Ulster and Ireland rugby player, Northern Ireland’s Young Musician of the Year and a Cambridge University stu...
28/09/2026

What do an Ulster and Ireland rugby player, Northern Ireland’s Young Musician of the Year and a Cambridge University student have in common?

They are all past recipients of RBAI Scholarships & Exhibitions!

Who will be next to follow in Michael Lowry, Jed Dunlop or Alex Brow’s footsteps?

The 2026 Scholarship & Exhibition Programme is now open for applications. This programme, generously sponsored by alumni and friends of the School, rewards excellence and outstanding ability, giving our most talented academics, sportsmen and musicians the best possible opportunity to fulfil their potential.

For full details and to apply visit https://rbai.org.uk/scholarship-and-exhibitions/

Applications close at 4pm on Friday 9th October.

✨Inchmarlo Autumn Gala✨Join us for an unforgettable evening – tickets selling fast…🎟️ Order Tickets: https://forms.gle/q...
26/09/2026

✨Inchmarlo Autumn Gala✨

Join us for an unforgettable evening – tickets selling fast…

🎟️ Order Tickets: https://forms.gle/qQTMtNAerZhZk7PDA

Step onto the red carpet and enjoy a drinks reception and exquisite three-course meal with friends from the Inchmarlo and RBAI community.

Play your part in raising funds to build a state-of-the-art STEAM Laboratory for the next generation of Inchmarlo pupils.

See you there!

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