Foley's School

🔬 sCYence Fair Success! 🔬

Going Bananas for Bioplastic! 🍌🌱

Earlier this year, three teams were selected to participate in the sCyence Fair organised by the The Cyprus Institute and the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth, based on their outstanding performance in Our School Science Fair, following their outstanding performance in our School Science Fair.

It is with great pleasure that we announce that one of the teams from our School won 2nd place in the competition with their project, “Going bananas for bioplastic”. The pupils investigated the possibility of producing plastic from banana peels and presented their findings during the event.

We are extremely proud of all the pupils who participated. They presented both their work and the science behind it clearly and confidently to the audience and the judges.

Form1-3:
Electrolysis: Eva Markova F1, Veronika Kalugina F2, Artem Gninenko, Aurik Murali

Form 4-U6
RAG Flow and SACLOS project: Bowen Zhang L6, Yumo Lu (Albert) F4

Going Bananas for Bioplastics: Hara Lambrou L6, Matthias Gulas L6, Ritika Dubey L6

Well done to all the participants and the winning team!!

🔬🧪 Foley’s School Science Fair 2026 🧪🔬

Where Curiosity Meets Discovery! 🌟

Our Science Fair, held in March, was a wonderful celebration of Science, innovation, curiosity and fun!

The event featured pupil-led projects, interactive science stations and exhibits, as well as puzzles, games and hands-on challenges that kept everyone engaged and excited.

Thirty-six pupils took part in the event with projects ranging from “Heron’s Fountain” to “Going Bananas for Bioplastic”. Projects included building working models, computer programming, investigating new materials and explaining fascinating scientific phenomena.

All pupils showed creativity, enthusiasm, critical thinking and excellent teamwork throughout their presentations and experiments.

We were also delighted to welcome our special guests:

🌙 The Cyprus Planetarium team, with live talks on Mission to the Moon and sky mapping.
♻️AKTI and the Tiganokinisi Caravan, demonstrating how used cooking oil can be converted into biodiesel.
❤️The Karaiskakio Foundation, raising awareness about bone marrow donation and collecting volunteer samples.

It was truly inspiring to see young minds exploring, experimenting and enjoying Science in action.

A big thank you to everyone who participated, and a special thank you to our guests for helping make the event such a memorable experience!

Outstanding Achievement at the 12th Pan-Cypriot MMA Championship

Congratulations to Ivan Vatsovskyi from F2B on winning 2nd place in the 12th Pan-Cypriot MMA Championship in the category for athletes born in 2011–2012.

The championship took place on Sunday 3rd May 2026 and brought together talented young fighters from across Cyprus in a challenging and highly competitive event.

Ivan’s result is a reflection of his hard work, discipline, determination and fighting spirit. Competing in MMA requires not only strength and technical ability, but also focus, resilience and confidence under pressure. Qualities Ivan showed throughout the tournament.

We are very proud of his achievement and wish him continued success in future competitions!

Celebrating Success in the Thales Foundation, Kangourou Greek Competition

Warm congratulations to our pupils for their wonderful achievements in the Kangourou Greek Competition!

The award ceremony was a lovely opportunity to celebrate their effort, dedication, and love for the Greek language. We are incredibly proud of all our pupils and delighted to see their hard work recognised in such a meaningful way.

Awarded Pupils:
🥉 Markos Andreou — Bronze Award
🥉Oliver Chowdhury — Bronze Award
🥉 Giorgos Vasquez Christodoulou — Bronze Award
🥉 Niki Vasquez Christodoulou — Bronze Award
🥉 Athanasios Konstantinou — Bronze Award
🥈 Despoina Papandreou — Silver Award
🥉 Valeria Kyperesi — Bronze Award

Congratulations to all our award winners — your achievement, perseverance and commitment make us very proud!

🌟 Outstanding International Success for Our Talented Pupil! 🌟

Allison Ceaicovschi van Gessel, one of our J3J pupils, participated on Friday 8th May in the international singing competition Les Étoiles de Paris 2026 in Paris, France.🎤

Les Étoiles de Paris is an internationally renowned festival and competition dedicated to folklore, dance, and music, bringing together soloists and art groups from across Europe and around the world.

We are extremely proud to announce that Allison achieved:

🥇 1st Place – Jazz Vocal
🥈 2nd Place – Pop Vocal

What a wonderful achievement! We are incredibly proud of Allison for representing Cyprus with such talent, dedication, and passion on the international stage. 👏

Last Friday, 22nd May, Foley's School's Maths Department was delighted to host a collaborative round table meeting in partnership with Citizens in Power as part of two innovative Erasmus+ KA2 projects: MathArtStories and 6Milestones.

During the session, our Maths teachers had the opportunity to discuss key project deliverables, provide professional feedback and contribute their expertise towards the development of recreational and interdisciplinary mathematical educational resources currently being designed within both projects.

The meeting encouraged meaningful dialogue around creativity in Mathematics education, storytelling, pupil engagement, critical thinking and innovative pedagogical approaches, while further strengthening international collaboration and knowledge exchange through Erasmus+.

We would like to warmly thank Citizens in Power for their continued collaboration and our Mathematics Department colleagues for their valuable insights and active participation in shaping educational resources that aim to make Mathematics more engaging, accessible and inspiring for learners across Europe.

Huge congratulations to our F1 pupil, Aron Athanasopoulos, for his outstanding achievements in karate this year! Through constant hard work, perseverance and dedication, Aron achieved 1st place in two major competitions during 2026.

🏆 At the Pancyprian Karate Competition 2026 (16–17 May), organised annually by the Cyprus Karate Association, Aron won 1st place in his age and weight category, earning the title of 2026 Cyprus Champion for his category. This remarkable achievement means that Aron came first among competitors from all over Cyprus.

🏆 Aron also secured 1st place at the Nicosia Karate Open 2026 (18–19 April), an international tournament featuring competitors from multiple countries, including elite athletes and World Karate Federation (WKF) competitors. The competition included categories for children, cadets, juniors, and seniors, making his success even more impressive.
Aron’s commitment to karate over the past few years, together with his determination and discipline, has helped him achieve these exceptional results. We are incredibly proud of him and look forward to seeing his future successes both on and off the mat.

Congratulations, Aron!

On Friday 22nd May, our F1 Erasmus+ Cycle class participated in an interactive workshop led by Agni Gregoriou from the Department of Architecture at Frederick University, exploring the connection between urban mobility, well-being and urban design.

During the session, our pupils reflected on their daily journeys to and from school, discussing challenges such as traffic, limited pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, safety concerns and the lack of accessible public spaces. The workshop encouraged them to think critically about how cities shape their everyday lives and how urban environments can become more sustainable, inclusive and youth-friendly.

A wonderful opportunity for our pupils to engage in meaningful discussions about the future of their cities and the importance of youth voice in shaping more sustainable communities.

From Monday 4th May to Saturday 9th May, Ms Frangeskou had the enriching opportunity to participate in an Erasmus+ job shadowing mobility at École Européenne Lille Métropole Jacques Delors, funded through the Erasmus+ Accreditation Programme and the European Commission.

During her stay, Ms Frangeskou observed lessons, exchanged ideas and good practices with colleagues and explored innovative approaches to the teaching of French as a Foreign Language. Discussions also focused on potential future collaborations between the two schools, as well as opportunities for our pupils to participate in programmes aimed at enhancing their language skills and intercultural understanding within an authentic international environment.

As part of the mobility programme, Ms Frangeskou also took part in a special Europe Day celebration alongside pupils and educators from across the European school community, while also enjoying cultural visits around the historic city of Lille.

A heartfelt thank you to the colleagues of École Européenne Lille Métropole Jacques Delors for their warm hospitality and collaboration.

🥋 Celebrating Success in the Pancyprian Judo Championship

Congratulations to Elias Charalambous in Form 3 for achieving an impressive 3rd place in the Pancyprian Judo Competition for athletes born in 2011!

The competition took place on Saturday 2nd May 2026 in Nicosia and brought together 47 young athletes competing across 12 weight categories in a highly competitive event organised under the Cyprus Judo Federation.

This fantastic achievement reflects Elias’ dedication, discipline, perseverance and sporting spirit. Competing at this level requires not only physical strength and technical skill, but also focus, resilience and determination. Qualities that Elias demonstrated throughout the competition.

We are extremely proud of this accomplishment and look forward to seeing even more success in the future.