Our athletes delivered an excellent set of performances at the Senior Boys & Girls Nicosia Schools Athletics Competition, representing the school with determination, talent, and pride.

Top results included 1st place finishes for Sotiris Hadjikyriakou in Senior Boys High Jump and Stefanos Ioannou in Senior Boys Shot Put.

We also celebrated 2nd place finishes from Myra Ioannou (Senior Girls Triple Jump), Kyveli Matsis (Senior Girls 400m), Iacovos Antoniou (Senior Boys 110m Hurdles), Gerasimos Georgios Panayides (Senior Boys 400m Hurdles), and Ioanna Maria Katsavra (Senior Girls Discus).

Further podium finishes included Raymond Hadjisotiris, Antonios Ioannou, Panos Tsentas, Gabriel Azar, Myrto Elliades, and the Senior Boys 4x100m relay team of Gabriel Azar, Andreas Florides, Ioannis Metaxas, and Kyriakos Makris, all placing 3rd in their events.

Well done also to Pavlos Zachariades, Sophia Georgiou, Loukia Jirka, Alexandros Emmanuel Christoforou, Alexandros Elia, and Andreas Florides for their strong performances.

Congratulations to all our athletes and to Coach Andy Ioannou for this fantastic team effort.

We were pleased to welcome Grant Thornton Cyprus for an insightful session on risk assessment, banking, data, and artificial intelligence.

Students learned about the role of a risk advisor, the types of risks faced by banks, and the importance of combining technical skills, soft skills, and Mathematics in the field. The speakers also explored the use of data visualisation, research methods, and “what if” analysis in risk management and decision-making.

A particularly engaging part of the session focused on artificial intelligence, including the Turing Test, the differences between AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning, and the growing importance of Generative AI. Students also heard how AI and data can support clients, strengthen the work of firms, and help boost productivity in the workplace.

The session ended with an excellent question-and-answer discussion, during which students asked thoughtful and impressive questions.

We are very grateful to Grant Thornton Cyprus for their time and for sharing their expertise with our students.

Team Rush has done it again! After an outstanding performance at the National STEM Racing Competition, the team secured 1st place and earned the honour of representing Cyprus at the International Finals in Singapore in October 2026.
This remarkable achievement reflects the team’s dedication, creativity, and engineering excellence—and it is a proud moment for our entire school community.
Meet the Champions

A huge congratulations to the talented students who make up Team Rush:
• Despina Charitou
• Orpheas Chimonas
• Sevim Toprakdji
• Selay Vildan Dayioglu
• Platon Trapelides
• Leonidas Graves

Their teamwork, innovation, and perseverance have brought them this far, and their journey is only just beginning.
On the Road to Singapore

With the international stage ahead, Team Rush has already regrouped and is working tirelessly to refine their car, sharpen their strategy, and proudly represent Cyprus. The team is also currently seeking sponsors to support their preparations and travel.

A Bright Future Ahead
We are incredibly proud of Team Rush and all they have accomplished. Their success is an inspiration to our school and a testament to what passion and hard work can achieve.

Wishing the team the very best as they take on the world stage in Singapore. Keep racing forward!

On Friday, 20th March 2026, our Year 7 students attended an inspiring assembly focused on inclusion and raising awareness of neurodiversity.

We were honoured to welcome the President of Voice for Autism, Ms Ellen Georgiou Pontikis, who spoke about the importance of building a more inclusive society. We also heard from a representative of True Heart Café, a remarkable organisation that employs 18 individuals on the autism spectrum, promoting independence, opportunity, and inclusion within the community.

The assembly encouraged students to reflect on the values of respect, empathy, and the role each of us plays in creating a more inclusive environment for all.

“Inclusion starts with understanding, grows with empathy, and becomes real through our actions.”

On Friday, 20 March 2026, the Economics Society was delighted to welcome Mr Yiannis Georgiou, who gave an engaging and thought-provoking talk to our students titled The Generation with the Unfair Advantage: Why You Were Born with the Ultimate Cheat Codes.

During his presentation, Mr Georgiou encouraged students to think positively about the world they are growing up in and the opportunities available to them today. He spoke about the value of education, the changing experience of studying abroad, and the major global shifts that are shaping the future.

A particularly memorable part of the talk was his idea that this generation has its own unique “cheat codes” — including artificial intelligence, the creator economy, and a growing awareness of mental health and self-understanding. His message was both inspiring and reassuring: young people today have powerful tools at their fingertips and great potential to shape their own future.

We are very grateful to Mr Georgiou for taking the time to speak to the Economics Society and for sharing such valuable insights with our students. It was an inspiring session that gave everyone plenty to reflect on.

On 17th March, The English School proudly participated in the Interschool Tennis Tournament held at The Masters Academy, Nicosia, with a team of four athletes: two boys and two girls.

Our girls’ team, Sophia Cagnetti and Vasiliki Pourgouridou, performed very well and showed great determination throughout the competition. Although they narrowly missed out on qualification for the semi-finals, they represented the school with excellent effort and sportsmanship.

Our boys’ team, Andreanos Kyriakides and Yiannis Leontis, had an outstanding run in the tournament, reaching the final after a series of strong performances. After a tough and competitive match, they secured second place and proudly brought home the silver medal.

All four athletes delivered excellent performances and made the school proud with their dedication, teamwork, and sporting spirit.

Well done to our team on this wonderful achievement.

We were delighted to host three students from Belgium, Marie De Schrijver, Florian De Lange, and Vin Bruneel, who completed their internships with the PE Department from 2–13 March 2026 as part of an ERASMUS+ project.

During their two-week placement, the students worked closely with our PE teachers, shadowing lessons, supporting activities, and leading a range of sports sessions. They also engaged with our students, sharing perspectives on the Belgian education system and learning more about The English School curriculum.

Throughout their time with us, our visitors developed valuable communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills while working alongside both our staff and external specialist coaches. The placement also gave them the opportunity to strengthen their coaching experience in a culturally diverse environment and gain meaningful experience for their own professional development.

We are very pleased to have been part of this exchange and look forward to the possibility of welcoming more students through similar programmes in the future.

On Monday, 16 March, The English School travelled to American Academy Larnaca for a series of exciting 7v7 football fixtures, with more than 25 students representing the school across three teams: the Year 1–3 Girls, the Year 2 Boys, and the Year 3 Boys.

The afternoon was filled with energy, determination, and excellent sportsmanship, as all three teams competed with great enthusiasm and pride.

The Year 1–3 Girls produced a strong performance and took the lead in the first half thanks to a superb finish from Despina Panayides. The team worked tirelessly throughout the match, but American Academy found a late equaliser in the closing stages, with the game ending 1–1.

The Year 3 Boys showed tremendous resilience and character. After falling 3–0 behind, they mounted an impressive comeback, reducing the deficit to 3–2 with two outstanding goals from Michalis Christofides. Despite their spirited effort, American Academy managed to score again, and the match finished 4–2.

The Year 2 Boys also delivered a very competitive performance. They went 1–0 ahead through a composed finish by Markos Mavrides and looked strong for much of the game. However, a late goal from the hosts meant the match ended in a 1–1 draw.

The event was a wonderful celebration of participation, teamwork, and healthy competition across all age groups. Most importantly, it brought great joy to all those involved and highlighted the strong sporting spirit of our students. We hope this will continue as an annual tradition and look forward to future fixtures against American Academy Larnaca.

Year 2 Boys
Paris Menelaou
Aris Damianou
Michalis Panayiotou
Markos Mavrides
Charis Symeonides
Nicolas Tingerides
Georgios Ioannou
Savva Savvas
Andrianos Katsaras

Year 3 Boys
George Kaiser
Giorgos Panayiotou
Michalis Christofides
Theodoros Meivatzis
Harry Kallis
Nicolas Partassides
Orestis Polydorou

Year 1–3 Girls
Hara Mavrommati
Despina Panayides
Erica Tingerides
Leni Solomou
Ellie Zavrou
Sotia Theocharide
Amelie Christodolou
Alexandra Iness Lteif
Maria Christodolou
Andrea Gavriel
Mia Michaelides

The Astronomy Club is delighted to invite students to an Observation Evening on Tuesday, 24th March, from 18:30 to 20:00 in the Science Car Park Area.

This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the night sky and enjoy an evening of astronomy with fellow students and staff. During the session, participants will have the chance to observe:

• the Crescent Moon

• the Orion Nebula

• Jupiter and its four largest moons

• Venus, shining brightly in the evening sky

All students are welcome.

Please note that the event is weather permitting and will go ahead only if skies are clear.