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Economics Society Fridays: Highlights from Bocconi & Durham
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.
The CMA — Online Talk with Ms Jabbar
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 (link will be communicated in due course)
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.
New Parents’ Cocktail Evening
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.
The English School is pleased to announce a special free of charge preparatory lesson for Year 6 primary school students, designed to help them prepare for the upcoming Regional Mathematics Competitions.
Date: Saturday, 1st November 2025
Time: 10:30 – 12:30
Venue: The English School premises
This valuable session will be conducted by Mr. Andreas Demetriou, Coordinator of the Enrichment Programme, who will guide students through key mathematical concepts and problem-solving techniques to strengthen their competition performance.
Parents who wish their child to participate are kindly asked to complete the below form by 30/10.
Link
On 11 October 2025, two talented students from The English School — Nikolas Kekkou (2J) and Ersoy Kutoglu (3J) — proudly represented our community at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) National Competition, hosted at European University.
Competing in the Space Exploration challenge, Nikolas and Ersoy designed, built, and coded a robot to tackle real-world problems under pressure. Throughout the event they showcased exemplary problem-solving, programming, teamwork, and creative engineering skills.
Their dedication, curiosity and passion for innovation truly embody the ESPIRE spirit of learning and creativity. We are immensely proud of their achievement and look forward to seeing their ideas continue to grow.
Well done, Nikolas and Ersoy!
JBMO 2025: Cyprus wins four bronze medals — An English School student among the medalists
Event dates: 24–29 June 2025 (contest day: 26 June)
Host: Struga & Ohrid, North Macedonia
The Cyprus National Team delivered an outstanding performance at the 29th Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad (JBMO) 2025, proudly bringing home four bronze medals. The medal recipients were Mariza Paspalli, Petros Vourmas, Zilin Su, and Alexis Tsangaris.
We are especially proud to celebrate our student, Zilin Su (Form 4G), who earned a bronze medal as part of this remarkable national achievement. Our school was also represented by Andreas Aristodemou and Sotiris Cleanthous from Year 4, who contributed to this excellent team effort.
JBMO 2025 was hosted in Struga and Ohrid, North Macedonia, with the competition held on Thursday, 26 June 2025. The event gathered talented young mathematicians from across the region and invited countries, offering a rigorous problem-solving contest and a rich cultural programme.
About the JBMO
The Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad is a prestigious international competition for students aged 15.5 or younger, organized by the Mathematical Society of South Eastern Europe (MASSEE). Participating teams are drawn from MASSEE member countries and invited guests, with each delegation fielding up to six students selected through national competitions.
Founder’s Day Sports – Saturday, 18 October 2025
Celebrate our school spirit with an action-packed afternoon and evening of fixtures, tournaments, and community fun.
Schedule
- 14:30–16:00 — Hockey: Students vs ESOBGA
- 14:30–17:30 — Tennis: Student/Parent Doubles
- 15:00–16:30 — Junior Girls Inter-House Basketball Tournament
- 16:00–17:30 — Junior Boys Inter-House Futsal Tournament
- 17:30–18:30 — Football: Students vs ESOBGA
- 18:00–19:00 — Volleyball: Students vs ESOBGA
- 19:00–21:30 — Senior Futsal Tournament (organised by the Student Council & sponsored by ESPGA)
Student/Parent Tennis Doubles – Registration
Please register by Wednesday, 15 October 2025 using the link below:
Senior Futsal Tournament
Full details are available in the event poster below.
All students, parents, alumni, and members of the English School community are warmly invited to attend and support our teams.
Students from our Enrichment Programme travelled to Limassol to take part in the Pythagoras Conference—an inspiring day that fostered mathematical thinking and curiosity from a young age. Through talks and hands-on activities, pupils explored problem-solving approaches and saw how mathematics connects to real-world questions.
After the conference, the group enjoyed a visit to the Limassol Paradox Museum. The interactive exhibits challenged perceptions and encouraged creative and critical thinking—an engaging complement to the day’s learning.
We warmly thank Mr Andreas Demetriou for organising the trip and Mrs Elena Heracleous for her invaluable support in accompanying the group.
The English School students shine at “Science Unfold 2025”
Cyprus State Fair, Nicosia — Friday, 26 September 2025
Five English School students represented our school at the Research and Innovation Foundation’s student science-communication competition “Science Unfold 2025.” We are proud to announce that Year 5 student Christos Kontopoulos earned second place with his talk, “Turning Cells into Cancer Fighters.”
Organised by the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) for the fourth consecutive year and held within European Researchers’ Night 2025, the competition challenged students to explain how science and innovation help solve life’s great challenges, under the theme: “Mission possible! How have science and innovation provided solutions to life’s great challenges?” Competitors had just three minutes to present to a judging panel and the public.
Our entrants (Lyceum category):
Dimitris Avraamides; Chinar Akansoy; Christos Kontopoulos — Second Place: “Turning Cells into Cancer Fighters”; Stavros Kouyialis; Konstantinos Trigkas.
Our participants delivered inspirational and original talks drawing on metabolic, electrical and nuclear engineering, and explored how these fields contribute to tackling climate change, advancing turtle conservation, and improving cancer treatment.
Congratulations to Christos for his award and to all five students for their ambition, clarity and confidence on stage. We also extend our appreciation to their teachers and families for their guidance and support.