Term 2 was a busy and successful period for Middle School Science, with English School students taking part in five Science and STEM competitions.
Our first team, The Tidekeepers, represented the school in the 6th EU-Conexus International School Contest, “Think Smart, Create Green.” The team included Sophia Cagnetti, Giorgos Galatariotis, Nefeli Demetriades from Year 5 and Nadia Cagnetti from Year 3.
The students were asked to identify a sustainability issue affecting Cyprus, with a focus on coastal challenges, and propose a practical solution. Their project addressed climate change and coastal erosion through the development of the Poseidon Capsule, designed to support and enhance meadows of Poseidonia oceanica. The team presented their work to the jury and was awarded second place in the National Final.
Our second team, made up of Year 5 students Stavros Kouyialis, Konstantinos Trigkas, Giorgos Giovanni Hadjihannas, Lampros Skourides and Maximos Psalti, represented the school at the SCYence Fair with their project, “Small Filters, Big Impact: Tackling Microplastics in Water.”
Through their investigation, the students tested different filtration materials and measured their efficiency, cost, and reusability. Their project explored practical ways of reducing water pollution while combining scientific investigation, engineering design, and environmental awareness.
We also congratulate Year 5 student Zhibai Mark Huang, who achieved a National Gold Award, Division 1, in the 2026 AAPT PhysicsBowl.
Further success came from our Year 4 students, who are currently in the first year of their IGCSE Chemistry studies. Andreas Aristodemou and Ioannis Lambrou represented the school in the Pancyprian Chemistry Olympiad for A’ Lyceum students. Despite completing the examination in Greek, Andreas achieved the top mark in the Silver Award category, while Ioannis received a Bronze Award.
Congratulations are also due to George Lioudakis, who received a Silver Medal in the Pancyprian Physics Olympiad for A’ Lyceum students.
The English School congratulates all participating students on their achievements. Their work shows resilience, adaptability, and the ability to apply scientific knowledge to demanding Science and STEM-related problems
