Activities Listing

Last week, our school community celebrated Founder’s Day in honour of Canon Frank Darvall Newham, embracing the spirit of sportsmanship through various engaging activities and competitions.

On the 12th November 2024 Senior Boys Basketball Team celebrated a fantastic victory in their first match of the Nicosia Senior Boys Basketball Tournament. Competing against Forum School, the team delivered an impressive performance, winning with a final score of 64-23. This win reflects the hard work, dedication, and teamwork of our talented players and coaches.

On Sunday, November 10th, The English School U15 Girls football team showcased an incredible performance, securing a 5-0 victory over AEK Larnaca on home turf. Playing with intensity and skill, the team delivered an impressive display of attacking football and team coordination.

Our Senior Boys Volleyball team has displayed outstanding dedication, teamwork, and spirited performances throughout the season. In their recent match against Acropolis Lyceum, the team put up an impressive fight, showcasing their skills and determination. Although they were narrowly defeated and eliminated from this particular competition, their journey continues.

We are thrilled to celebrate the exceptional achievement of our Year 6 student, Evangelos Petasis, who proudly represented our school and country at the prestigious Schools World Gymnasiade in Bahrain. Competing in the boys’ 100-meter sprint, Evangelos demonstrated remarkable dedication, skill, and sportsmanship on the international stage.

We are thrilled to share the outstanding results from today’s Swimming Competition, which took place at the Grammar School of Nicosia. Our team, comprised of nine talented swimmers, put forth exceptional performances and brought home multiple medals, making us all incredibly proud.

On Thursday, 7th November 2024, we will be honoring our school’s founder, Canon Frank Darvall Newham, who established The English School in 1900 and introduced the sports of Football, Field Hockey, and Cricket to Cyprus. To celebrate his legacy, we invite all students and staff to join in a special Founder’s Day Sports event, featuring a range of inter-house competitions and an exciting Staff vs. Students volleyball match.

We are incredibly proud to announce that our students represented The English School with great enthusiasm and teamwork during the 28th October Parade. Their hard work and preparation over several days truly paid off, making their families and friends proud. Congratulations to all participants!

The English School Girls U15 football team has kicked off the season with a strong performance, claiming an impressive 2-1 victory away at APOP Polis. Despite a challenging start, conceding an early goal that left them trailing 1-0, the team showed resilience and determination.

Last week, Years 2 and 3 returned early for an engaging Introductory Afternoon Games session.

During the session, students met with their Head of House to review last year’s performance and set goals for the year ahead. Leadership roles were assigned, including the selection of House Captains, Year Captains, and Captains for sports such as Basketball, Volleyball, and Football.

On June 20th and 21st, 2024, GSP proudly participated in the Pancyprian U-16 Athletics Competition held in Limassol, showcasing outstanding talent and sportsmanship. Our student-athletes demonstrated remarkable skill and determination, achieving notable successes across various events.