During Internet Safety Week, the children from Year 3 to 6 participated in specialized workshops on Internet Safety with Andreas from RISC (Research & Innovation Centre for Social and Educational Studies). Topics of discussion included how to stay safe while using the Internet, including the role and negative impact of Social Media Influencers on young people’s lives.
On 23 February the Senior School Year 13s visited the naval base Evangelos Florakis at Mari. The visit took place in cooperation with the Cyprus National Guard as part of the preparation of young graduates who will be doing their military service next year. During this visit students were given information about military naval ships, the equipment employed but also about navy seals OYK, the Special Military Warfare Unit. At the end of the visit, a wreath was laid at the Mari Memorial site as a tribute for the heroes who sacrificed their lives in July 2011.
Reception class explored the concept of "Helping Hands" and individuals in the community who provide assistance in various ways. Recently, they took on the role of police investigators at school when the teachers' chocolate biscuits mysteriously disappeared. Through collecting evidence, taking fingerprints, and setting up a dedicated police investigation room, they successfully identified the culprits as the PE department!
Language Week, held from February 19th, at the Senior School, celebrated linguistic and cultural diversity. Organized by the MFL department, it aimed to foster inclusivity and showcase our multicultural student body as well as promote cross-cultural understanding and collaboration among our school community.
The school community enjoyed free delicious international food during breaks while an additional bake sale organized by our KS3 students raised funds for the "Elpida Foundation for children with cancer and leukaemia." Finally, our Chinese students performed a mesmerizing Dragon Dance, while a skilled Tai Chi master impressed with his performance. This event was organized by the "China-Cyprus, Art, Culture, and Education Centre" which along with the "Confucius Institute," offered our students Chinese language, culture, and calligraphy sessions.
On 16 February our school participated in the Pancyprian Swimming Competition at the Larnaka Olympic Swimming Pool. Our students put in amazing performances with Bogdan Potapov Y10 taking the bronze medal in the 200 metres freestyle. In addition, Gurin Matvey, Year 11, achieved 6th place in the 100 metres freestyle, Kyriakos Christophorou, Year 11, placed 10th in the 50 metres freestyle and Andreas Demetriou, Year 8, came 5th in the 200 metres medley race.
The Year 1 children had a fabulous trip to the Ice Age exhibition last week. It linked wonderfully with our Science topic on Mammals and was a perfect introduction to a future topic on Pre-Historic Animals. The children were in awe of the lifelike models that moved and made very realistic noises! They learned all about what the world looked and felt like during the Ice Age, the creatures that lived then and Early Man. They were also able to read some very difficult dinosaur names!
In addition to this, we have had a fun practical week in Maths, learning about ‘Measure’. The children used so many creative non-standard units of measure to explore length and width. They drew around themselves and their teachers to see how tall they were and measured the length of the playground. Next week, they will begin to measure in centimetres and metres.
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We're proud to share that 11 of our students recently participated in the ACMUN Conference in Thessaloniki, joining 600 delegates from around the world.Representing the USA and Mozambique, our students tackled the theme of The Role of Technology in Sustainable Development with dedication and insight. Special congratulations to Andriana Dombo (Year 13) and Iliana Skordi (Year 11) for their outstanding work as chairs of their GA committees.Additionally, Stephanos Artemis (Year 10) received an honorable mention as one of the conference's standout delegates. We extend our deepest gratitude to their teachers, Nicholas Shiaxiate and Niki Demetriou, for their invaluable guidance and support throughout this journey.
Their achievements reflect our school's commitment to excellence and global citizenship.
Our Senior School sports athletes had the honour of meeting Charalambos Kyriakides, an elite football athlete who currently plays for one of the biggest football teams in Cyprus as a goalkeeper! They had the opportunity to learn about his achievements and career, ask him questions, and gain insights into what it takes to become an elite athlete
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The Year 9 students of The Senior School are diving into the world of social innovation and entrepreneurship with the Erasmus+ Initiation project!This amazing opportunity empowers them to make a difference by tackling real-world issues through innovative solutions. Stay tuned for their inspiring journey as they pave the way for positive change!
On February 14, the Year 9 students of our school had such an incredible time exploring the Ethnological Museum House of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios in Nicosia!During this educational trip, they immersed themselves in interactive activities and fun games that boosted their understanding of the rich historical and cultural aspects of Cyprus. It was truly a blast!
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The Year 3s recently concluded their History Topic on Ancient Egypt with a memorable Egypt Day. The children took part in various activities which tested different skills. Firstly, the children turned into Egyptologist by using their code breaking skills to crack the hieroglyphic codes to solve the treasure hunt. Next, they became budding thespians by acting out the mummification process. Did you know that to turn a dead person into a mummy, they used a hook to take the brain out through the nose…yucky!
After that, the children became slaves by going into the school’s Forest School Area and attempting to build a pyramid using any resources they could find. Finally, the children turned their hands to pottery and made some pinch pots. Each activity tested different skills, such as teamwork, cooperation, good listening skills and creativity.
We are thrilled to announce that our Senior School student Alexa Michael (Y10) has now released her first original single “Always the Fool” on all key platforms such as Spotify, YouTube and Apple Music. Alexa has written both the music and lyrics for the song, and also performs the vocals and piano in the recording. This is an important step in Alexa’s music journey, and we couldn't be more proud of her!
https://open.spotify.com/album/2SI89VFknPbdepRGq9bOfb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSq9Fy5oKb0
https://music.apple.com/.../always-the-fool.../1729844976
Alexa debuted her first original song at the Senior School’s Talent Show back in December 2022, and we had the pleasure of having her perform her original composition at the recent Senior School’s Talent Show in February this year.
Wishing you continued success Alexa!
www.instagram.com/alexamichaelofficial
