Our students devoted weeks of rehearsals—during breaks and weekends—to deliver a confident, synchronised performance that earned excellent feedback from spectators.

The English School proudly participated in the 28th October Parade in the centre of Nicosia. After several weeks of dedicated practice—often giving up their free time during breaks and weekends—our Parade Team marched with confidence, synchronisation and pride, representing the School in front of families, friends and the wider public.

Their impressive display received excellent feedback and reflected the commitment, teamwork and spirit of our students from Years 5–7. Warm congratulations to all involved.

Roll of Honour

Year 6
Efie Zanou — 6W
Margarita Mita — 6R
Haralambos Xenophontos — 6Y
Nefeli Diaouri — 6G
Despoina Markidou — 6B
Panayiotis Pantelides — 6R
Gerasimos Georgios Panayides — 6R
Chariton Charitonos — 6R
Lina Constantinou — 6Y
Evita Charalambidou — 6R
Alexios Savvas Karaolis — 6W
Sylia Andreou — 6G
Eleana Iacovou — 6G
Mariella Leptou — 6R
Panagiotis Kleanthous — 6R

Year 5
Marina Kannaouridou — 5Y
Simoni Diaouri — 5Y
Antrea Iacovou — 5W
Mayia Moyseos — 5B
Giorgos Galatariotis — 5Y
Theodosis Nicolaides — 5R
Marilita Alkiviadi — 5G
Vasilis Adoni — 5W
Leni Charalambide — 5B
Natalia Hadjisavva — 5G
Antreas Gregoriou — 5Y
Ioannis Metaxas — 5R
Kyriaki Mavroudi — 5R
Christos Kontopoulos — 5Y
Sophia Zamba — 5B
Ioanna Maria Katsavra — 5Y
Michael Angelos Efthyvoulou — 5Y
George Loizou — 5W

Thank you to the staff who supported rehearsals and logistics, and to our families for cheering on the team.

Two English School students took first place in Brussels with “LegiT,” an AI-powered browser extension that makes Terms & Conditions clear and flags risks—earning an invitation to present at the University of Cambridge this November.

The English School is proud to announce that students Aanvi Tandon and Sophia Cagnetti have been crowned European champions at the Women & Girls in STEM Forum 2025 – Cyber Security Challenge.  After winning the Cyprus national round, the duo competed against winners from 24 European countries at the grand final in Brussels, finishing first overall ahead of teams from the UK and Moldova.

For the competition, Aanvi and Sophia developed LegiT—an AI-powered browser extension that reads and simplifies Terms & Conditions. LegiT: translates complex clauses into plain language, highlights risky provisions (e.g., data sharing, auto-renewals, hidden fees), and flags potential threats to user privacy and security. Their live pitch combined technical clarity with a strong ethical stance on digital rights, impressing both the jury and audience.

The team’s journey began with Girls Go Circular, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) delivered in Cyprus by JA Cyprus, supported by mentors and teachers. Building on the programme’s modules, Aanvi and Sophia turned a classroom challenge into a real-world tool with the potential to help millions of users understand what they’re agreeing to online.  At the European final in Brussels, the top three teams presented to a jury of industry and academic experts. Aanvi and Sophia’s confident delivery, creativity, and clear responses during Q&A stood out—securing first place and the title of European Winners.

As part of their prize, the students have been invited to the University of Cambridge in November, where they will tour the campus, meet leading women in STEM, and present LegiT at an event hosted by the university.

Gratitude and acknowledgements
We extend warm thanks to JA Cyprus, programme mentors, teachers, and Presentation Mentor Ms Richa Tandon for their guidance and support throughout the journey.

Two of our students joined the FT Student Advocate Programme 2025

Congratulations to Charalampos Stylianou and Joseph Skordis, who have been selected to represent our school in the Financial Times (FT)

Student Advocate Programme. The programme—open to students aged 16–19—launched on 27 October 2025 and brings together a cohort of student leaders who will collaborate on real-world news literacy, analysis and advocacy activities guided by FT Schools.
Participants connect in a moderated Slack workspace and receive regular support from their FT mentor, with monthly updates sent to schools. Throughout the coming months, Charalampos and Joseph will develop their editorial skills, engage with global stories, and share insights with our community.

We’re delighted to see their initiative recognised and wish them every success in the programme.

On Friday, 31 October 2025, the Economics Department welcomed Mr Hadjivassiliou, CEO of Globalworth, as the guest speaker for its weekly meeting. His talk bridged classroom theory with practice, offering students a clear view of how economic principles are applied in real-world decision-making at the highest level.

Drawing on his leadership experience, Mr Hadjivassiliou shared deep insights into the day-to-day life of a CEO—from setting strategy and managing risk to building teams and navigating change. He also unpacked the role of regulations and the workings of the London Stock Exchange (LSE), highlighting how regulatory frameworks shape corporate behaviour, market confidence, and long-term value.

Students and staff engaged in a lively Q&A, exploring leadership choices, market dynamics, and the responsibilities of listed companies. We are grateful to Mr Hadjivassiliou for an inspiring and practical session that brought economics to life.

Year 3 student Ersoy Birkan Kutoglu represented The English School at the Pancyprian Biathlon at Governor’s Beach, completing the Youth C race in 7:59.29 for a strong 4th-place finish.

Pancyprian Biathlon Competition — Governor’s Beach, Saturday 25 October 2025
Year 3 student Ersoy Birkan Kutoglu proudly represented The English School in the Pancyprian Biathlon Competition, organised by the Cyprus Modern Pentathlon Biathlon Federation at Governor’s Beach.

Competing in the Youth C category, Ersoy completed the continuous format of 800m run – 100m swim – 800m run in 7:59.29, placing 4th against a strong field that included athletes from swimming clubs across Cyprus.

Congratulations to Ersoy on an excellent performance and for representing our school with commitment and determination.

The Founder’s Day Sports events took place alongside The English School BBQ on Saturday, 18th October 2025. This event has evolved to include some Inter-House Competitions, a student-parent tennis tournament, and a Student Council Futsal Tournament, in addition to the traditional student vs. ESOBGA competitions.

The Student/Parents Doubles Tennis Tournament was organised with the help of Yiannos Ioannides of Max Academy. After a fun afternoon of tennis, the event was won by Vasilis and George Rologis.

In terms of Inter-House Sport, we had a Year 1 Football Tournament with students from all Houses participating. In the end, a team made up of Newham footballers stood out, winning a competitive game. Our girls competed in basketball and had a great time battling it out, with mixed-House teams competing.

The traditional Students vs ESOBGA matches took place in Hockey, Football and Volleyball. The Hockey match ended up being a mixed match, with students, graduates and other hockey enthusiasts combining to play together. The Football and Volleyball matches were more competitive, with the Students winning the Football and ESOBGA dominating in Volleyball.

The evening finished with a well-organised futsal tournament organised by the Student Council and kindly sponsored by ESPGA.

Congratulations to everyone!

The Economics Society kicked off October with two engaging Friday sessions that opened students’ eyes to what studying Economics can look like at world-class universities. From programme content to student life—and even a taste of first-year lectures—senior students gained practical insight to help with future study choices.

10 October 2025 — Why Study at Bocconi (Italy)? with Ms Kaplani

Ms Kaplani introduced Bocconi University and outlined what makes its Economics pathways distinctive. Students heard an overview of courses and programme structures, the academic content and skills emphasized throughout the degree, and a candid look at student life in Milan—including societies, international opportunities, and what to expect day-to-day. A Q&A rounded off the session with practical advice on preparing a strong application.

17 October 2025 — Economics Extension Society: Durham Taster with Mr Sofianos (Alumnus)

Alumnus Mr Sofianos returned to share his experience at the University of Durham and delivered a taster lecture to give students a feel for first-year Economics. The session explored why Durham is a compelling choice for Economics—covering teaching style, critical thinking, and quantitative foundations—and concluded with application tips and reflections on balancing academic work with collegiate life.

Join the Economics Society—Every Friday

The Economics Society meets every Friday during term time. Senior students are warmly welcome to participate—come along to deepen your understanding of Economics, explore university options, and build confidence ahead of applications.

Please check school notices/Teams for guest information.

Online talk with Ms Jabbar, Economic Adviser at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)

Date: Thursday, 13 November 2025
Time: 7:30 pm (EET, Cyprus) · 5:30 pm (GMT, UK)
Location: Online join the talk by clicking here

How do competition and markets policy shape innovation, productivity, and growth? Join us for an online session with
Ms Jabbar, Economic Adviser at the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Drawing on work from the CMA’s
Microeconomics Unit—a dedicated research team exploring competition, innovation and productivity—Ms Jabbar will offer an insider’s
perspective on how evidence and analysis inform policy and enforcement to support a dynamic, competitive economy.

What you will learn:

• The CMA’s role in promoting competition and protecting consumers
• How microeconomic research informs decisions on competition, innovation and productivity
• Real-world considerations in turning economic analysis into policy and practice
• Skills and pathways for economists working in public policy

Speaker:

Ms Jabbar is an Economic Adviser at the CMA. She joined the Authority in June 2022 and works in the
Microeconomics Unit, which carries out economic research on competition, innovation, and productivity to support growth in the
UK economy. Prior to the CMA, she was an Economist at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Ms Jabbar holds an MSc in Economics from Warwick University, an MA in Political Science from Mannheim University, and a BSc in Economics from Swansea University.

On Thursday, September 24th, our Pastoral Team and ESPGA (English School Parents and Guardians Association) hosted a starlit evening for new Year 1 and Mid-Programme entry parents. The event offered a special opportunity to connect with key members of our school community, including Form Tutors, Heads of Year, subject teachers, and the Senior Leadership Team. Set against the enchanting backdrop of our campus, with live music from our talented students and a selection of delicious snacks, parents had the chance to mingle and build connections with families in their child’s form class. It was a memorable evening filled with warmth and community spirit.