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THE ENGLISH SCHOOL MA GA ZINE 2021

Marilia Antoniou 4B SPORTSMAN
OF THE YEAR

CHARALAMBOS MAOS 7J
Swimming, like every other sport, requires hard work, patience
and sacrifices. The daily long training sessions enabled me to develop
essential qualities that one needs to embark on the new journey
ahead of The English School; dedication and discipline. Discipline
helped me to stay focused on my goals and dedication urged me to
SPORTSWOMAN work towards them, facing any difficulties that came along. Despite
the fact that combining sports with academics can be challenging,
OF THE YEAR with efficient time management, one can do equally well in both. In
addition, the school has always provided the students, athletes or

allowing them gain experience and become better.
MARINA CHRISTODOULOU 7R non-athletes, with opportunities to compete in various events
From a very young age, what has made me feel most alive is What I love the most about sports is that it forces you out of your
volleyball. It was love at first touch, as I immediately fell for the game… comfort zone and pushes you to be the best that you can be as there
is always room for improvement.
quite literally. From the moment I stepped onto the court, I knew it
would be a challenging yet wonderful road to success. I can recall
the long car rides to tournaments, waking up before the sun for
weightlifting, zillions of knee bruises, all those sacrifices for a
common cause; my determination to succeed. No words can describe
the feeling of a win, when adrenaline levels are at their peak,
celebrating and cheering with teammates who became like family.
The volleyball court is home to me, a place which holds thousands of
memories, laughter, tears, disappointment but also pride. While
playing, I am in a state where my mind does not need to comprehend
my next movement; it all works out naturally, and a sense of
mobilized calmness overtakes my body.
High school can be a tedious academic journey with an intense GRADUATION CEREMONY PRIZES 2020-2021
workload to manage in limited time. From my perspective, however, Sportsman of the Year Charalambos Maos
high school is a community where students are offered the opportunity
to explore themselves and their interests, whilst still challenging their Sportswoman of the Year Marina Christodoulou
beliefs and ideas. Attending such a prestigious school has proved to The Takis and Sofia Sideris
be extremely beneficial, as it introduced me to a variety of subjects. Award for Sporting
This enabled me to grow as a critical thinker and communicator, both Excellence & Conduct Alexandros Taliotis
of which I regard to be crucial. I have taken every opportunity to engage The Michalakis Karaolis exams & achievements | physical education
with educational experiences and challenges in order to maximise my Award for Long Distance
potential as an individual. Running Charalambos Maos
At the same time, as a student athlete, I was taught the significance
that management skills play in efficiently balancing my academic and Athletics Award Andreas Kallis
athletic life. I was fortunate enough to have my teachers’ support Charalambos Maos
Konstantinos Santis
throughout the years, which encouraged my best performance to Panayiotis Koutsoftas
come to the surface. Their feedback has allowed me to overcome Maria Ioanna Kourouzidou
stressful and unusual circumstances, as well as manage my time more Marina Christodoulou
efficiently and effectively.
Beside personal experiences and values, playing volleyball I have Basketball Award Constantinos Adamides
been blessed to have teammates from all walks of life. Having the Paris Matsis
Chloe Tserioti
privilege to collaborate with experienced professionals from around Ioanna Antoniou
the world helped me mature as an individual. Volleyball has showed Pervin Kiryagdi
me that nothing is stronger than a bond between women who are
working towards the same goals. Bringing people together in peace Volleyball Award Foivos Papaleontiou Tasouri
for the benefit of humankind is what makes this process of discovery Kyriakos Athienitis
and learning so valuable. Marina Christodoulou
Anna Themistokleous
Football Award Andreas Athinodorou
Andreas Kallis
Constantinos Papacharalambous 13
George Pitsillides
Ioannis Hadjiyiannis
Miltiadis Hadjipanayiotou
Panayiotis Theodotou
Vasilis Stylianides
Handball Award Giorgos Themistokleous
Hockey Award Tasos Anastasiades
Badminton Award Antonis Adamou
Swimming Award Charalambos Maos
Giorgos Themistokleous
Andrea Frangesca Yiangou