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Cyprus School Chess Championship 2026
On 2 and 3 May 2026, students from our school proudly participated in the Cyprus School Chess Championship 2026, competing in both the Individuals tournament (2 May) and the Teams tournament (3 May). The event brought together talented young chess players from schools across Cyprus and lasted from the morning until late in the afternoon, providing students with a challenging and rewarding competitive experience.
Our school was represented by two teams. The Upper School Team (Years 4–7) consisted of Pavlos Chrysostomou, Andreas Kyriakides, Konstantinos Trigkas, Mikhail Kiselev, and Agkelos Prastitis. The Lower School Team (Years 1–3) included Alexandros Christodoulidis, Perseas Dicusari Elissaiou, Vasilis Vasiliou, Tolis Anninos, and Christophoros Anninos.
Both teams demonstrated excellent concentration, sportsmanship, and determination throughout the competition. Their efforts led to outstanding results, with our Upper School Team securing 3rd place overall and our Lower School Team achieving 6th place.
Several students also delivered exceptional performances in the individual championship. Pavlos Chrysostomou achieved an outstanding 1st place in the Upper School Individual Tournament, while in the Lower School category, Perseas Dicusari (5th) Elissaiou, Vasilis Vasiliou (7th) and Alexandros Christodoulidis delivered excellent performances.
We warmly congratulate all participants for representing our school with dedication and enthusiasm. Their achievements reflect not only their chess skills but also perseverance, strategic thinking, and teamwork. Well done to everyone involved!
Year 1 Students Take Part in King’s Baton Relay 2026
A group of Year 1 students took part in the King’s Baton Relay 2026, organised by the Cyprus Olympic Committee, as part of the lead-up to the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The event gave students the opportunity to learn more about the Commonwealth Games and to try a range of sports, including judo, cycling, running, table tennis, volleyball and weightlifting.
Through their participation, students were introduced to different sporting disciplines and enjoyed an active, engaging experience outside the classroom.
The Year 1 students had a very enjoyable day and represented the School with enthusiasm throughout the event.
The English School is pleased to congratulate its students on their excellent results in the Cyprus Economics Olympiad 2026, organised by the Pancyprian Association of Economics Teachers in cooperation with the Pancyprian Association of Political Economy.
Five students from The English School sat the examination, and all five achieved medals, securing a 100% success rate. The results were as follows:
| Student | Medal |
|---|---|
| Angelos Giorgallas | Gold |
| Ioli Georgiou | Gold |
| Iosif Skordis | Silver |
| Nikolas Chatzikoukas | Bronze |
| Michalis Vasileiades | Bronze |
The students’ results reflect strong preparation, subject knowledge, and analytical ability in Economics. The Economics Club, run by Mr Tryfonas Hadjichristoforou and Mr Demetris Moiseos, has supported students in developing their understanding of economic concepts and applying them in a competitive examination setting.
We warmly congratulate all participating students and their teachers on this achievement.
Football Fixtures with American Academy Nicosia
The English School Sport Centre hosted a series of football fixtures with American Academy Nicosia on Friday, 24 April and Monday, 27 April, giving students from Years 1, 2 and 3 the opportunity to take part in competitive and enjoyable matches.
On Friday, two 9v9 matches were held. These included a Year 3 boys’ match, supported by additional Year 1 and Year 2 players, as well as a Year 1–3 girls’ match. On Monday, an 11v11 boys’ match took place between students from The English School’s Year 1 Football Programme, as part of the Sports School, and a talented group of Year 1 students from American Academy Nicosia.
Across the fixtures, students demonstrated strong teamwork, fair play and positive team spirit. The matches included some excellent goals and provided a valuable learning experience for all players involved.
We thank American Academy Nicosia for joining us and congratulate all students who participated.
Our Junior Girls’ Athletics Team delivered an excellent performance, with a number of students qualifying for the upcoming Pancyprian competitions.
We are proud to congratulate the following athletes on their achievements:
Relay Team
Anna Maria Michaelidou, Ioanna Ioannou, Eleni Mounti and Fenia Charalambides
Individual Qualifiers
Ioanna Ioannou – Pole Vault
Nina Galatariotis – Triple Jump
Fenia Charalambides – Triple Jump
Anna Maria Michaelidou – 80m
Eleni Mounti – 150m
Melina Antoniou – 300m
Maria Michaela Chatziiosif – 600m
Lenis Solomou – 1000m
Oriana Kanellou – 300m Hurdles
Their qualification reflects their hard work, discipline and strong performances throughout the competition.
We congratulate all the athletes and wish them the very best of luck at the Pancyprian competitions.
The English School is pleased to share that Anna Rouva represented Cyprus at the European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO), held in Bordeaux, France, from 9 to 15 April 2026.
Anna, a student in the School’s Mathematics Enrichment Programme, was selected as one of the four members of the Cyprus national team. Her selection reflects her strong mathematical ability, consistent effort, and dedication to high-level problem-solving.
This was Anna’s second consecutive participation in EGMO, making her achievement particularly noteworthy. Competing at this level requires discipline, preparation, and intellectual confidence, and Anna’s continued presence on the national team is a clear indication of her progress and commitment.
We warmly congratulate Anna on this achievement and on representing both The English School and Cyprus with distinction. We wish her every success in her future mathematical pursuits.