The English School is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Year 3 students, Lydia Adamou and Christos Petsas, who have represented Cyprus on the International Badminton stage.

Both students were selected as members of the Cyprus National Badminton Team, representing their country at the European U15 Badminton Championships in Norway, competing alongside talented young athletes from across Europe.

Continuing their success internationally, Lydia and Christos delivered excellent performances at the International Badminton Tournament in Thessaloniki, securing three second-place finishes across individual and mixed doubles events.

Their achievements included:

• Lydia Adamou – 2nd Place, Girls’ Singles
• Christos Petsas – 2nd Place, Boys’ Singles
• Lydia Adamou & Christos Petsas – 2nd Place, Mixed Doubles

These impressive results reflect their dedication, perseverance and commitment to their sport, as well as their ability to compete at a high level internationally.

We extend our warmest congratulations to Lydia and Christos for their remarkable achievements and for representing both Cyprus and The English School with such distinction.

The English School community came together for a wonderful celebration at the Founder’s Day BBQ 2026, organised by the English School Parents and Guardians Association (ESPGA).

The event brought together students, parents, alumni, staff, Board members and friends of the School for a day filled with activities, entertainment and community spirit.

With delicious food, music, games and a lively atmosphere, the BBQ provided a fantastic opportunity for members of our School community to connect, celebrate and enjoy time together.

Sporting activities were also a highlight of the day, with the Student/Parent Tennis Doubles, Junior Boys Futsal Tournament and Senior Futsal Tournament bringing an added element of friendly competition and excitement. The tournaments were organised by the Student Council and generously sponsored by ESPGA.

We extend our sincere thanks to ESPGA for organising this wonderful event, as well as to the volunteers, Student Council and everyone who contributed their time and effort to making the day such a success.

The Founder’s Day BBQ is a celebration of the traditions, friendships and strong sense of belonging that make The English School community so special.

We look forward to many more opportunities to come together and celebrate our School spirit!

The English School is proud to support our Head Boy, Nicolas Maroudias, who took on an inspiring challenge in support of a meaningful cause.

On Sunday, 8 November 2026, Nicolas participated in the Lake Maggiore Marathon in Northern Italy, raising funds for The Always Ioanna Skordi Foundation.

Covering a distance of 42.2 kilometres along the picturesque shores of Lake Maggiore, from Arona to Verbania-Pallanza, Nicolas combined his passion for running with his determination to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

His initiative reflects the values of compassion, perseverance and social responsibility that we encourage at The English School, demonstrating how young people can use their talents and determination to support causes close to their hearts.

We congratulate Nicolas on undertaking this remarkable challenge and encourage our School community to support his fundraising efforts.

The English School is proud to celebrate the excellent achievements of four Year 4 students who represented the School at the Pascal Interschool Swimming Competition, held in October.

Our young swimmers delivered impressive performances, demonstrating determination, teamwork and sporting excellence throughout the competition and bringing home a remarkable collection of medals.

Individual Achievements

• Nikita Zubakov – Bronze Medals in the 50m Backstroke and 50m Freestyle, and a Silver Medal in the 100m Backstroke.
• Melina Loizou – Gold Medals in the 50m and 100m Backstroke, and a Silver Medal in the 50m Butterfly.
• Derem Uluerli – Gold Medal in the 100m Backstroke and Silver Medal in the 50m Backstroke, also securing 4th place in the 50m Freestyle.
• Ersoy Birman Kutoglu – Gold Medal in the 100m Breaststroke and 5th place in the 100m Freestyle.

Team Success

Adding to their individual achievements, all four swimmers joined forces in the Mixed Relay, delivering an excellent team performance and securing a Silver Medal. These results reflect the students’ dedication, hard work and commitment to their sport, as well as the strong team spirit they demonstrated throughout the competition.

We extend our warmest congratulations to Nikita, Melina, Derem and Ersoy for their outstanding efforts and achievements. Well done to all four swimmers for representing The English School with such pride!

The English School is proud to share that Panayiotis Papadopoulos, Sports Programme Strength & Conditioning Coach and PE Teacher represented Greece and Cyprus as an invited speaker at an international conference organised by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) in Verona, Italy.

The conference brought together academics, coaches, researchers and sports scientists from around the world to exchange knowledge, research findings and best practices in strength and conditioning.

During the event, Panayiotis delivered a presentation entitled “Strength Training for Children and Adolescents: Safe, Effective and Essential,” which received excellent feedback from the international audience.

His presentation explored the importance of age-appropriate strength training in supporting the physical development, performance and overall wellbeing of children and adolescents, highlighting safe and effective training practices.

Panayiotis also had the opportunity to showcase The English School’s Strength & Conditioning Programme, sharing the School’s approach to supporting students’ long-term athletic development through structured training and evidence-based practices.

We warmly congratulate Panayiotis on this achievement and thank him for his continued dedication to supporting the development and wellbeing of our student-athletes.

The English School is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our students in the British Physics Olympiad (BPhO) Challenges and the Cyprus Physics Olympiads, where they demonstrated outstanding scientific knowledge, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Our students achieved an impressive collection of Gold and Silver Awards, competing alongside thousands of talented young physicists from Cyprus and beyond.

21st Pancyprian Physics Olympiad: Congratulations to our students who each received a Silver Medal in the 21st Pancyprian Physics Olympiad:

• Konstantinos Nicolas Lioudakis (Year 2) – Silver Medal
• Alexandros Vrakas (Year 3) – Silver Medal

British Physics Olympiad – Physics Challenge: Competing among 10,029 candidates, our Year 3 students achieved an impressive 2 Gold and 3 Silver Awards, demonstrating their excellent understanding of physics and their ability to tackle challenging scientific problems.

Gold Awards

• Paris Efstathiou
• Markos Marangos

Silver Awards

• Andrea Demetriou
• Vasiliki Pourgouridou
• Havin Inaloz

British Physics Olympiad – Junior Physics Challenge: Our Year 5 students also delivered outstanding results in the BPhO Junior Physics Challenge, competing among 15,650 candidates and securing an impressive 3 Gold and 9 Silver Awards.

Gold Awards

• Yixuan Xie
• Sophia Georgiou
• Emily Nicolaou

Silver Awards

• Jiale Ouyang
• Sophia Vlami
• Stella Ioannou
• Alkmene Antoniou
• Evrydiki Ioannou
• Maria Michael
• Natalia Stellaki
• Anastasia Argyrou
• Pantelina Koutta

40th Cyprus Physics Olympiad: Further recognition came at the 40th Cyprus Physics Olympiad, where Georgios Lioudakis (Year 5) was awarded a Silver Medal for his excellent performance.

These achievements reflect the hard work, dedication and enthusiasm of our students, as well as the commitment of our Physics Department to nurturing scientific curiosity, critical thinking and academic excellence.

We extend our warmest congratulations to all our award-winning students and our sincere thanks to their teachers for their continued guidance, encouragement and support.

The English School was proudly represented by 60 students at the annual 28th October Parade, held in the heart of Nicosia. Students from Years 5, 6 and 7 marched through the city centre with confidence, discipline and pride, cheered on by families, friends and members of the wider community.

Their participation followed weeks of preparation and rehearsals, demonstrating their dedication, teamwork and strong School spirit.

We congratulate all members of our Parade Team for representing The English School with such pride and distinction, and extend our sincere thanks to the staff members who guided and supported them throughout their preparations.

Our Senior Boys’ Volleyball Team has made an impressive start to the season, securing a convincing 2–0 victory against Apostolos Markou Lyceum. 

The team delivered a strong performance, demonstrating excellent teamwork, determination and skill throughout the match. With this victory, our boys have progressed to the final eight of the competition, where they will compete for a place in the final four. 

Congratulations to all our players and coaches on a fantastic start! We wish them every success in the next round. 

Team Members
Tianyi Hu (Y7)
Demetris Papaphilippou Mannaris (Y6)
Maximos Psaltis (Y6)
David Savin (Y6)
Marios Constantinou (Y6)
Karlo Lazic (Y4)
Antonios David (Y4)
Odysseas Graves (Y4) 

Coaches
Christophoros Mannaris, PhD
Yiannos Nearchou 

The English School was delighted to welcome Year 1 parents and guardians to an informative workshop entitled “Active Learning – Developing Confident Learners”, held in the School Hall on 22 October. 

The session was led by Ms Leonie Hadjithoma, Head of Year 1 and Teaching and Learning Committee member, Ms Marilena Neokleous, Assistant Head of Department and Teaching and Learning Committee member, and Ms Maria Papachristodoulou, School Counsellor and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. 

The workshop explored practical ways parents can support their children as they transition into secondary school, helping them develop effective study habits, greater independence, resilience and confidence in their learning.  A key focus was active learning, with parents introduced to effective revision techniques and practical strategies for establishing positive homework routines, minimising distractions and encouraging students to take greater responsibility for their learning. 

 The session also highlighted the value of developing a growth mindset, encouraging students to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes and recognise that progress comes through effort, effective strategies and perseverance. The workshop reinforced the importance of a strong partnership between home and School in supporting students’ academic progress and personal wellbeing. 

A warm thank you to all parents and guardians who attended, and to our colleagues for sharing their knowledge and practical advice.