Our school swim team delivered an excellent performance at the Inter-School Swimming Competition held on Wednesday at The Grammar School Nicosia. Nine of our students took part, racing in a range of events and proudly returning with a total of eight medals – one gold, two silver and five bronze.
All our swimmers showed determination, skill and sportsmanship throughout the day, competing against strong opposition and achieving impressive times in their respective age categories.
Individual Results

Dicusari Elissaiou Perseas (Year 2)

• 7th place – 50m Freestyle (30,62 sec)
• 10th place – 50m Butterfly (44,66 sec)

Kutoglu Ersoy Birkan (Year 3)

• 11th place – 50m Freestyle (31,47 sec)
• 3rd place – Bronze medal – 50m Breaststroke (42,75 sec)

Neofytidi Eleanthi (Year 1)

• 7th place – 50m Freestyle (35,37 sec)
• 3rd place – Bronze medal – 50m Butterfly (39,60 sec)

Melina Loizou (Year 3)

• 4th place – 50m Freestyle (33,28 sec)
• 4th place – 50m Butterfly (40,22 sec)

Zubakov Nikita (Year 3)

• 2nd place – Silver medal – 50m Breaststroke (42,19 sec)
• 2nd place – Silver medal – 50m Backstroke (37,75 sec)

Papachristoforou Ellie (Year 1)

• 9th place – 50m Breaststroke (54,53 sec)
• 3rd place – Bronze medal – 50m Backstroke (48,47 sec)

Georgiou Melita (Year 2)

• 3rd place – Bronze medal – 50m Breaststroke (42,06 sec)
• 3rd place – Bronze medal – 100m Individual Medley (1:28,23)

Antoniades Stynos (Year 1)

• 8th place – 100m Individual Medley (1:37,60)
• 11th place – 50m Butterfly (45,93 sec)

George Mannaris (Year 1)

• 6th place – 100m Individual Medley (1:22,19)
• 1st place – Gold medal – 50m Backstroke (35,57 sec)

In addition, our swimmers also competed in the 4x50m Mixed Freestyle Relay, achieving a strong 4th place with a time of 2:15,68.

This was a fantastic team effort, and all our students should be very proud of their achievements. We warmly congratulate every swimmer who represented the school and thank their coach, Mr Andreas Sizopoulos, for his dedication and support.

It is with great pleasure that we announce the achievements of our students in the June 2025 Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards. These prestigious awards recognise exceptional performance in Cambridge examinations and place our students among the very best in Cyprus.

The award ceremony will be held on 10th December 2025 at The Pavilion, Nicosia, where students, families, and staff will come together to celebrate these remarkable accomplishments.

We extend our warmest congratulations to the following students:

• Nicole Tornaritis (5B) – Top in Cyprus, IGCSE Global Perspectives
• Stavriana Georgiadi (5R) – Top in Cyprus, IGCSE First Language English
• Evangelos Lioudakis (6B) – Top in Cyprus, AS Level Computer Science
• Erato Pantelidou (6G) – High Achievement, AS Level Design & Technology
• Ioannis Hadjipavlou (6W) – High Achievement, AS Level Design & Technology
• Nicholas Alexandros Mele (7R) – High Achievement, A Level Geography

These awards are a testament not only to the hard work, perseverance, and talent of our students but also to the dedication and expertise of their teachers. Congratulations to all teachers who have done such a good job in supporting our learners on their journey to excellence.

We look forward to celebrating their success together in December.

On Thursday 6th November 2025, The English School proudly celebrated its traditional morning Founder’s Day Sports, bringing together students from all year groups for a vibrant and competitive programme of sporting activities. The campus was alive with energy as students took part in a series of Inter-House competitions, all held in honour of our Founder and the school’s enduring sporting tradition.

Throughout the morning, Heads of House led their teams with enthusiasm and determination, while students were supported and supervised by members of staff, Heads of Year and members of the Senior Leadership Team. The spirit of fair play, teamwork and house pride was evident in every match and event.

After a series of hard-fought contests, the following Houses emerged as champions:

• Year 1: Survivor Inter-House Challenge – Newham
• Year 2: Junior NBA Inter-House Competition – Wolseley
• Year 3: Boys/Girls Futsal Inter-House Competition – Boys: Kitchener | Girls: Newham
• Year 4: Mixed Futsal Inter-House Competition – Kitchener
• Year 5: Mixed Futsal Inter-House Competition – Kitchener
• Year 6: Boys 7-a-Side Football Tournament – Kitchener
• Year 7: Boys 7-a-Side Football Tournament – Beaconsfield (also Super Cup Winners)

The programme concluded with the ever-popular Staff v Students Volleyball Match, where the students demonstrated impressive skill and teamwork, winning the first set to the delight of their peers.

Founder’s Day Sports once again highlighted the strength of our House system, the talent and commitment of our students, and the dedication of our staff.

Congratulations to everyone who took part, supported, organised or officiated during this special morning of sport.

We are delighted to share that our Senior Boys Basketball Team has earned a well-deserved place among the Top Four teams in the Nicosia Schools Basketball Competition.

In a dominant display of skill and teamwork, our boys achieved an impressive victory against Lykeio Akropolis, with a final score of 69–38. From the opening whistle to the final buzzer, the team demonstrated excellent discipline, determination, and cohesion on the court.

This achievement is a testament not only to the talent of our players, but also to their hard work in training and the guidance of their coaching staff. We congratulate the entire squad on this outstanding success and look forward to following their continued progress in the competition.

Team Members
Veletinas Alexandros
Milinkovic Savvas
Herodotou Orestis
Kramvis Antreas
Serrurier Timothee
Heraclides Savvas
Giannakou Ioannis
Heraclides Nikolas
Georgallis Anthony
Poullikas Christian Leon
Stavrou Konstantinos
Yiallouros Christian
Xenophontos Charalambos

Coaches
Andreas Sizopoulos
Andy Ioannou

Congratulations to our players and coaches on this fantastic milestone.

We are pleased to share the team and individual results for both the Boys’ and Girls’ races.

Boys’ Races – Thursday, 13th November
The Junior Boys’ 1500m race was held at 14:45. The Boys’ races were very competitive, with excellent performances.

Girls’ Races – Friday, 14th November
The Girls’ races saw excellent performances and strong team efforts throughout the competition.

Congratulations to all students who participated, showing resilience, determination, and sportsmanship. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the PE Department for their hard work in organising this successful event.

Results can be downloaded from here.

On the 13th November 2025, The English School had the pleasure of welcoming Ms Jabbar, Economic Adviser at the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), for a highly engaging and thought-provoking presentation on the role of competition policy in supporting a dynamic economy.

Ms Jabbar delivered a clear and accessible overview of the CMA’s mission: promoting competition, innovation and productivity to support growth in the UK economy. She outlined how the CMA works to ensure that markets function fairly for consumers and businesses alike, highlighting the importance of effective regulation in maintaining trust and efficiency in the marketplace.

A particular strength of the session was its strong emphasis on real-world application. Rather than remaining at the level of abstract theory, Ms Jabbar drew on real case studies and current issues facing markets and businesses to show how rigorous economic analysis underpins the CMA’s decisions and policies. Students were able to see how concepts they encounter in the classroom—such as market power, consumer welfare and incentives—are used every day in regulatory investigations and policy design.

The presentation also offered an excellent introduction to how the CMA operates internally. Ms Jabbar explained the work of the Microeconomics Unit and how its research feeds into evidence-based policymaking, helping the organisation to understand emerging trends, evaluate the impact of interventions and design more effective regulatory tools. Her clear communication and enthusiasm made complex economic ideas approachable and relevant to all attendees, regardless of their prior knowledge of economics.

Overall, the evening was insightful, practical and highly engaging—a powerful demonstration of how economic analysis can make a tangible difference in the real world. We are very grateful to Ms Jabbar for sharing her expertise and for inspiring our students to think more deeply about the links between economic theory, regulation and everyday life.

Standfirst: The first of two annual friendlies showcased teamwork, spirit, and skill in a 6-a-side format—setting the tone for the return fixture later in the academic year.

Our school hosted the first of two annual friendly football matches between the Junior Girls Team and the Senior School Junior Girls Team. Played in a 6-a-side (6 v 6) format, the fixture highlighted excellent teamwork, fair play, and determination from both squads.

Although the Junior Girls Team did not come away with the win, their effort and resilience were commendable throughout. The Senior School Junior Girls Team demonstrated great skill and experience, making for an engaging and enjoyable match for all who attended.

This friendly is a valued tradition in our school calendar. It nurtures community spirit, gives our young athletes meaningful match experience, and builds momentum for the second meeting later this academic year.

Squad (Junior Girls):
Milena Gavriel, Stella Anastasi, Andrea Gavriel, Despina Panayides, Charitini Iosif, Erica Tingerides, Alexandra Iness Lteif, Sotia Theocharide, Amelie Christodoulou, Christina Agathocleous, Maria Nicolaou, Carolina Iacovou, Fenia Charalambides, Nenia Charalambides, Sophia Hadjipanayiotou, Marina Tsiakkouri.

Coach: Georgio Kyprianou

We are proud to congratulate our Year 5 student, Alexandros Middleton, who was a starter in the recent victory for Cyprus football!

The Cyprus U17 National Team achieved a remarkable 1–0 win over Armenia in Group 11 of the UEFA European Under-17 Championship, securing their qualification to the next stage of the competition.

This outstanding result marks a significant achievement for Cyprus football, and we are delighted to see Alexandros contributing to his country’s success at such a young age.

Well done, Alexandros – your school community celebrates your dedication, talent, and teamwork!

Our students devoted weeks of rehearsals—during breaks and weekends—to deliver a confident, synchronised performance that earned excellent feedback from spectators.

The English School proudly participated in the 28th October Parade in the centre of Nicosia. After several weeks of dedicated practice—often giving up their free time during breaks and weekends—our Parade Team marched with confidence, synchronisation and pride, representing the School in front of families, friends and the wider public.

Their impressive display received excellent feedback and reflected the commitment, teamwork and spirit of our students from Years 5–7. Warm congratulations to all involved.

Roll of Honour

Year 6
Efie Zanou — 6W
Margarita Mita — 6R
Haralambos Xenophontos — 6Y
Nefeli Diaouri — 6G
Despoina Markidou — 6B
Panayiotis Pantelides — 6R
Gerasimos Georgios Panayides — 6R
Chariton Charitonos — 6R
Lina Constantinou — 6Y
Evita Charalambidou — 6R
Alexios Savvas Karaolis — 6W
Sylia Andreou — 6G
Eleana Iacovou — 6G
Mariella Leptou — 6R
Panagiotis Kleanthous — 6R

Year 5
Marina Kannaouridou — 5Y
Simoni Diaouri — 5Y
Antrea Iacovou — 5W
Mayia Moyseos — 5B
Giorgos Galatariotis — 5Y
Theodosis Nicolaides — 5R
Marilita Alkiviadi — 5G
Vasilis Adoni — 5W
Leni Charalambide — 5B
Natalia Hadjisavva — 5G
Antreas Gregoriou — 5Y
Ioannis Metaxas — 5R
Kyriaki Mavroudi — 5R
Christos Kontopoulos — 5Y
Sophia Zamba — 5B
Ioanna Maria Katsavra — 5Y
Michael Angelos Efthyvoulou — 5Y
George Loizou — 5W

Thank you to the staff who supported rehearsals and logistics, and to our families for cheering on the team.