This year's theme, "Building Resilience," will focus on finding innovative solutions to global conflicts and vulnerabilities through debates and Model UN resolutions.

The 18th Annual MediMUN will take place at the University of Nicosia, despite the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic. A dedicated group of students and teachers from The English School have worked hard to make the conference a reality.

Renowned speakers will be in attendance, including the Representative of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, Mr. Colin Stewart, the Netherlands Ambassador, Elke Merks-Schaapveld, and the keynote speaker, the Representative of the European Parliament in Cyprus, Myrto Zambarta. Your presence at the opening ceremony (Friday, February 3rd, 12:00-13:00) and closing ceremony (Saturday, February 4th, 17:00-18:00) would be a valuable show of international support for the participating students and MediMUN.

This year's MediMUN leaders include George Nicolaou as Secretary-General, Maria Thanassa as President of the General Assembly, and Lambros Hadjigavriel as Deputy Secretary-General.

The MediMUN conference provides a unique opportunity for young leaders to come together and address pressing global issues. Through constructive debate and the formulation of Model UN resolutions, delegates will have the chance to showcase their critical thinking skills and demonstrate their commitment to positively impacting the world.

Attending the MediMUN conference is a valuable opportunity to observe the next generation of leaders in action and to show your support for their efforts. We invite you to join us for an inspiring and educational experience that highlights the power of collaboration and the importance of global resilience.

Stay tuned. 

Our goal is to provide students with a supportive and encouraging environment where they can develop their artistic skills and express themselves through various mediums.

Last month, students had the opportunity to participate in Lino Printing workshops. They explored the world of Lino carving and printing and created unique Tote bags for the Christmas Market Fundraiser. These workshops provide students with an opportunity to showcase their artistic talent but also help them develop valuable skills such as patience, precision, and problem-solving.

The Arts Club is a space where students can be inspired, express themselves, and create meaningful works of art. We encourage all Lower School students to join us and participate in this exciting and creative community.

Please contact our art department for more information about the Arts Club and upcoming events.

With Olga's expert guidance and personal experience studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston, our students were able to delve into the art of songwriting and learn essential techniques for composing their own original tunes.

The workshop provided a true musical journey as students explored melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic writing and composed on the spot. In addition to the hands-on learning experience, our students also had the opportunity to hear about the amazing programs offered at Berklee and ask Olga about her experiences there.

We extend a huge thank you to Olga for sharing her passion for songwriting and igniting the creativity of our young musicians. This workshop was a true inspiration and a testament to the limitless possibilities of what can be achieved with dedication and hard work.

The talented students – Sotiris Cleanthous, Andreas Aristodemou, Maria Nearchou, Marielena Neophytou, Anna Rouva, George Hadjikyriakos, Philippos Rouvas, Nikolas Skianis, and Giorgos Gavriil – demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills and teamwork.

The school also recognizes the valuable contributions of dedicated teachers Katerina Papastavrou and Stavroula Neokleous.

The assembly began with a beautiful performance of the traditional Chinese piece "Silver cloud chasing the Moon" on the piano by Peiqi Song. This was followed by a violin duet performance of the lively Chinese New Year song "Gong Xi Fa Cai" with YouYou Tian and XiTon Peng, accompanied by Xilin Su on the piano. The Junior Choir closed the musical interlude with a wonderful performance of the song "Mo Li Hua", accompanied by Ioannis Kykkos Skordis on the bassoon, Yixuan Xie, and Zilin Su on the piano.

Ms Chen Shijia then presented an engaging and informative talk about the traditions and importance of the Lunar New Year, as well as the legend of Nian. Our students participated by answering questions, learning how to pronounce phrases in Mandarin, and writing the Chinese character Fu (福), which means good luck.

At the event's closing, the six Year 1 class representatives hung a good luck charm on the Wish Tree prepared by the Art Club. On Monday, January 22nd, all Year 1 students created their own wish with Chinese characters on a template created by the Art Department and added it to the tree. They wished for the new Lunar Year to bring love, good luck, hope, wisdom, and happiness.

The Chinese Lunar New Year is a time of reunion, celebration, and time to reflect and light the path for new experiences and beginnings. We want to extend our warmest wishes to our community for a Happy Year of the Rabbit! 祝您兔年愉快！

Festival and traditions are one of the theme studies in Alevel, so it was an opportunity for them to discover this French custom. The French have been serving up galette des rois since the 14th century. Traditionally, it is served on January 6th – the 12th day of Christmas – to celebrate the Epiphany, a religious feast day commemorating the arrival of the Three Kings to the manger where Jesus was born. These days, it is eaten throughout January and is simply a festive way to celebrate the new year with family and friends.

Exchange of good practice with partners from European countries through Erasmus+ programs continues at our school, this time in collaboration with the Center for Social Innovation (CSI) and within the framework of the Erasmus+ project 'VRIJE BALL FOR ALL' (free translation: "Free opportunities for everyone").
Korfball is a traditional Dutch sport (not so much known in Cyprus, Italy, and Croatia). It addresses the problem of gender inequality and gender stereotypes in sports as it is played in teams of mixed gender. 

The project aims to promote gender equality through sports among students and to spread the use and the game of korfball among professionals in different countries. The training includes an introduction to the basic rules of korfball, management and organization of activities, observations of korfball training at a local club, as well as a discussion on gender equality, the inclusion of people with disabilities and special educational needs, and strategies to deal with other potential problems such as bullying.

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He graduated from the University of Cambridge and holds a degree in Economics from Saint Catherine's. Currently, he works as a partner at PWC Cyprus, specializing in private clients and corporate governance.

Mr Maroudias spoke about 'A Life in Economics', and our students found it incredibly enlightening.

We want to extend a big thank you to Mr Maroudias for sharing his time and enthusiasm with us.

Christos Ashiotis (ESL 2022) dominated the 400m, Christos Economides (Year 6) conquered the 110m Hurdles, Evangelos Petasis (Year 4) dominated the 200m, and Andrea Ioanna Georgiou (Year 4) dominated the 400m. These individuals have excelled not only in their athletic pursuits but also in their studies. A true testament to their dedication and hard work. Congratulations to these exceptional student-athletes!