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We enthusiastically participated in World Space Week 2024, a United Nations-recognized global celebration of science and technology. To explore the applications of space technology, students engaged in interactive quizzes, thought-provoking discussions, and fun games during tutor time throughout the week of the 4th to 11th of October. 

We are incredibly proud to announce that The English School Nicosia students have achieved remarkable success at the Outstanding Pearson Learner Awards for May/June 2024.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Vrahimis Petri, a cherished figure in our school's history, who was laid to rest this past Sunday. Mr. Petri's legacy at The English School spans decades of dedicated service, from his early years as a student to his many years as an esteemed teacher, mentor, and leader.

On Friday, September 27th, the European Researchers' Night 2024 took place at the State Exhibition, marking the 18th year this exciting event has been organised in Cyprus by the Research and Innovation Foundation (IdEK). 

As part of the global celebration of World Space Week (October 4-10), the English School Astronomy Club is excited to invite you to a special Star Party on Friday, 11th October 2024. The event will take place from 7 PM to 9 PM at the Kypros Nicolaides Science Building.

On September 27, 2024, the second Transnational Project Meeting (TPM) of the Data Science Education in STEAM for Civic Engagement and Social Justice from the Early Years (DataScEd4CiEn) project took place at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA).

On September 25-26, 2024, the Erasmus+ DataScEd4CiEn project partners gathered at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens for a Joint Staff Training Event. Over two days, participants engaged in a series of theoretical inputs, hands-on activities, and discussions focused on data science, STEAM education, and civic engagement. Mrs Leoni Hadjithoma (Erasmus+ coordinator) and Mr Michalis Gavrielides (Head of Maths) attended the training on behalf of our school. 

We are incredibly proud of our ES EYP Club students who took part in the 18th National Session of the European Youth Parliament (EYP) Cyprus, held at UCLan Cyprus from the 28th to the 31st of August. This prestigious event welcomed approximately 200 participants from across Europe, providing a unique platform for young people to engage in meaningful discussions about the future of Europe.

As Music Master at The English School from 1957, Mr Panayi touched the lives of hundreds of students in over four decades of music class and instrumental teaching, choir and orchestral conducting. He was well-known for his innovative methods, exacting standards and inimitable sense of humour, a true legend to all the generations who had the privilege of being taught by him. We strive to follow in his footsteps and honour his legacy by keeping the music department he loved so much at the cultural centre of our community.
The funeral of Mr Panos Panayi will take place on Thursday 26th September, 2024, at 15:00 at the church of St Demetrios, Acropolis Nicosia.

The Senior Economics and Business Extension Society is thrilled to announce a diverse and impactful guest speaker series for Year 6 and 7 students, running from October to December 2024. This series will provide students with unparalleled insights into the real-world applications of economics and business, with expert speakers from leading global institutions, universities, and firms.

We’re excited to share the very first issue of the DataScEd4CiEn project newsletter — a collaborative initiative focused on integrating Data Science Education into STEAM learning for students aged 9–15, with a strong emphasis on civic engagement and social justice.

On Wednesday 19^th June 2024 we held the annual Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Presentation Ceremony in the school Hall.