In their next Nicosia Championship fixture,  on 2nd December 2025, our Senior Boys’ Volleyball team put in a valiant performance against Forum Lyceum but narrowly missed out on victory.

Despite the result, the match highlighted the promising future of the team. With most of the squad made up of Year 4 and Year 5 students, our boys showed great spirit, resilience and strong volleyball fundamentals against an experienced opponent.

Their effort, attitude and willingness to compete until the final point reflect the character of the team and the work being done in training. This game, together with their earlier win against Apostolos Markos Lyceum, underlines that we are building a solid foundation for the coming seasons.

Well done to all the players and to their coaches, Mr Christophoros Mannaris and Mr Yiannos Nearchou, for their continued commitment and hard work.

Our senior girls’ basketball team delivered an outstanding performance in the recent Nicosia basketball competition organised by the Ministry of Education and Youth.

Throughout the tournament, the team showcased excellent basketball skills, combining strong defense with smart decision-making and effective communication on the court. Their ability to read the game, support one another, and stay composed under pressure truly set them apart from the competition.

Beyond their technical ability, the players distinguished themselves through their character. They demonstrated leadership, mutual respect, and true sportsmanship in every game, representing our school with pride both on and off the court.

We are extremely proud of our senior girls’ team for their dedication, determination, and exemplary behaviour. Congratulations to all the players on this fantastic achievement.

Economics Society welcomes alumnus Mr Petros Maroudias

On Friday 7th November, the Economics Society had the pleasure of welcoming back English School alumnus Mr Petros Maroudias for an inspirational session titled “Politics and Economics: Two Sides of the Same Coin.”

Mr Maroudias, a Chartered Accountant working in the Cyprus finance sector based on UK law, spoke to our Year 6 and 7 Economics students about how political decisions and economic realities are deeply interconnected. Drawing on his professional experience, he explained how laws, regulations, and government policy directly shape financial markets, banking stability, and business confidence.

A key part of his talk focused on the banking sector in Cyprus, tracing how it has evolved and how it operates within an international framework. He highlighted the role of international private clients, explaining how Cyprus’ position as a financial and services hub brings both opportunities and responsibilities. Students gained insight into how regulatory frameworks, risk management, and client relationships come together in practice.

Throughout the session, Mr Maroudias returned to his personal motto:
“Work hard, play hard.”
He encouraged students to aim high academically, to develop strong analytical skills, and to remain curious about the world around them, while also maintaining balance and enjoying student life.

The event concluded with a lively Q&A, where students asked detailed questions about careers in finance, the reality of working as a chartered accountant, and the skills needed to succeed in a competitive global market. As the discussion evolved, the conversation naturally shifted towards the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the modern world — particularly its impact on:

• Job opportunities in finance and related fields
• The changing skills employers are looking for
• The importance of regulation, ethics, and human judgement in an AI-driven future

The discussion was so engaging that students did not want to leave, and many stayed behind to continue asking questions and seeking advice about their future paths.

The Economics Society is grateful to Mr Maroudias for returning to his alma mater and offering such an insightful, honest, and motivating talk. Sessions like this help our students connect classroom theory with real-world practice and inspire them to think critically about their place in an evolving global economy.

The Economics Society, which meets every Friday at The English School, was delighted to welcome Ms Christiana Diola, Director, Europe at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), to speak to our Year 6 and 7 Economics students.

ICAEW is one of the world’s leading professional bodies for chartered accountants, supporting members and students in over 140 countries and playing a key role in setting high standards for the accountancy profession.

As Director for Europe, Ms Diola leads ICAEW’s work across the region, including Cyprus and Greece, engaging with firms, regulators and policymakers on issues that shape the financial and business environment.

In her talk, titled “The Role of Chartered Accountants in Today’s Working World – Cyprus as a Trade Centre”, Ms Diola explained how chartered accountants contribute far beyond traditional auditing and bookkeeping. She outlined their role in safeguarding financial integrity, advising businesses on strategy and risk, and supporting sustainable growth in an increasingly complex, data-driven global economy. She also highlighted how professional scepticism and strong ethical standards are essential in combating financial crime and maintaining trust in markets.

Focusing on Cyprus, Ms Diola explored why the island has established itself as a regional hub for professional services and international trade. She discussed the country’s strategic geographic position, its highly qualified workforce and its growing network of financial, shipping and service companies, all of which create diverse career opportunities for young people interested in economics, finance and business. She also touched on the skills and qualifications – including the ACA qualification – that can open doors to international careers for our students.

The session concluded with a lively Q&A, during which students asked about career pathways, university choices, and how global trends such as digitalisation, sustainability and geopolitical change are reshaping the work of chartered accountants. Ms Diola encouraged our students to combine strong technical knowledge with curiosity, integrity and a willingness to keep learning throughout their careers.

We are grateful to Ms Diola and ICAEW for investing time in our students and for offering such a clear, real-world perspective on the connection between their classroom learning and the dynamic world of international trade and finance.

On Wednesday, 26th November, The English School hosted an Invitational Sports Tournament for four private schools: The English School, The American Academy Larnaca, The Grammar School Limassol and The Xenion School Paralimni.

Across the morning, around 200 Junior athletes took part in four competitions: Year 1 Boys’ Football, Years 2–3 Boys’ Football, Years 1–3 Girls’ Volleyball and Years 1–3 Junior NBA Basketball. The atmosphere throughout was one of sportsmanship, friendship and healthy competition, with students enjoying a full programme of closely contested matches.

Although light showers meant that the courts became slippery and the final round of Junior NBA Basketball fixtures had to be abandoned, most of the matches in all sports were able to go ahead as planned. At the time play was stopped, The English School was in 1st place in the basketball competition.

Our teams performed very well across all events, achieving the following results:

• Years 1–3 Junior NBA Basketball: Final round of matches abandoned, with The English School in 1st place at the time
• Years 2–3 Boys’ Football: 1st Place
• Years 1–3 Girls’ Volleyball: 2nd Place
• Year 1 Boys’ Football: 3rd Place

Congratulations to all our players and their coaches for their excellent performances, and many thanks to our visiting schools for contributing to such an enjoyable and successful tournament.

Our athletes delivered an exceptional performance at this year’s Nicosia Schools Cross-Country Competition, where The English School entered a team in every category – and all four teams finished on the podium.

This fantastic achievement reflects the hard work, commitment, and team spirit of our students, as well as the dedication of their coaches.

Senior Boys – 1st Place (Team Champions)
The Senior Boys dominated their race, securing 1st place overall in the team event.

• Pavlos Zachariades – 3rd place
• Constantinos Kyriakos Pedenomou Middleton – 4th place
• Alexandros Emmanuel Christoforou – 20th place
• Antreas Katsambas – 31st place
• Zilin Su – Substitute

Coach: Mr Andy Ioannou

Junior Girls – 1st Place

Our Junior Girls also claimed the top spot, winning 1st place in the team standings.

• Leni Solomou – 4th place
• Melina Loizou – 7th place
• Melina Antoniou – 15th place
• Eleni Mounti – 44th place

Coach: Ms Elena Chrysanthou

Senior Girls – 2nd Place

The Senior Girls team ran a strong race, securing 2nd place overall.

• Sophia Georgiou – 14th place
• Mariza Zembyla – 16th place
• Maria Michael – 18th place

Coach: Mr Andy Ioannou

Junior Boys – 2nd Place

The Junior Boys also reached the podium, finishing 2nd in the team competition.

• Petros Psomas – 20th place
• Novak Simon Vujanovic – 21st place
• Stefanos Vasiliou – 33rd place
• Karlo Lazic – 57th place

Coach: Mr Yiannos Papaioannou

Congratulations to all our athletes for representing The English School with such pride, determination, and excellence, and to their coaches for their continuous guidance and support.

We are thrilled to announce the outstanding achievements of our students in the recent Regional Mathematics Competitions. The English School has achieved an unparalleled accomplishment, securing 5 Gold Medals across 6 levels, along with 2 Silver and 1 Bronze medals.
Even more impressively, around 40% of all students progressing from Nicosia schools to the next stage come from The English School—a testament to our students’ dedication and the strength of our Mathematics Enrichment Programme.
A special thanks goes to Mr Andreas Demetriou, our Enrichment Programme Coordinator, whose guidance, support, and dedication have been instrumental in these remarkable achievements.
Below are the students who distinguished themselves this year:

Year 7
Gold:
• Hu Chenyou
• Lioudakis Constantinos Nikolas
Merit:
• Karantonis Giorgos
• Ioannou Eirini
• Soteriou Alexandros
• Michailide Eleni
• Pashias Andreas
• Mahdessian Boghos
• Iordanou Christophoros

Year 8
Gold:
• Chen Lareina
Merit:
• Shuyuan Yao
• Kontos Maria Electra
• Shekeris Ioannis
• Christodoulides Paris
• Kountouri Lyda

Year 9
Silver:
• Raja Siddharth
Bronze:
• Anastasi Stella
Merit:
• Panagi Despoina
• Apostolou Michaelangelos
• Christou Ioannis
• Michailides Antonis
• Wang Qiran

Year 10
Gold:
• Su Zilin
• Xie Yixuan
Merit:
• Aristodemou Andreas
• Cleanthous Sotiris
• Lioudakis Georgios
• Khan Aawaan
• Lambrou Ioannis

Year 11
Gold:
• Skriver Christian
Silver:
• Rouva Anna
Merit:
• Kiselev Mikhail
• Huang Zhibai

Year 12–13
Gold:
• Rouvas Philippos
Merit:
• Psomas Michalis
• Gavriel Giorgos

We congratulate all our students for their remarkable dedication, hard work, and passion for Mathematics. Their achievements bring pride to our school community and reflect the excellence we continue to strive for.

Our Senior Boys Volleyball team emerged victorious in our first game for the Nicosia Championship vs. Apostolos Markos Lyceum.

Our Senior Boys’ Volleyball Team emerged victorious in their first game of the Nicosia Championship against Apostolos Markos Lyceum.
Our boys exhibited enthusiasm, discipline, and high-level volleyball skills to secure a 2–0 victory and move on to the next round, where they will face Forum for a place in the final four.

Congratulations to our boys:
Demetris Papaphilippou Mannaris
Marios Constantinou
Alexandros Parikian
Sotiris H. Kyriakou
Ouranios Ioannides
David Savin
Marios Trypatsas
Antonios David
Maximos Psaltis
Nasos Troullides
Tianiu Hu
Alexandros Elia

and to their coaches, Christophoros Mannaris and Yiannos Nearchou.

We are pleased to share a recent interview with our Chair, who reflects on the school’s vision, values and future direction. In this engaging discussion, they highlight key priorities for our community and the importance of providing our students with a rounded, forward-looking education.

Watch the full interview below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLJPw1G_MlE