As another generation of St. Catherine’s graduates begins their next chapter, the echoes of celebration still linger—a testament to the bonds, achievements, and spirit of the Class of 2025.

On a golden summer evening, our school community came together to honour not only academic success but the personal growth and shared journey of a remarkable cohort. These young women and men stood not only as scholars but as citizens of character, poised to shape their world with curiosity, compassion, and courage.

A Ceremony Marking Growth and Transition

The evening began, fittingly, with smiles and snapshots—form groups capturing one last moment together before stepping into life beyond the school gates. The ceremony that followed was one of reflection and recognition, enriched by the presence of families, faculty, alumni, and distinguished guests.

Headteacher Mr Jon Perriss welcomed the community with thoughtful reflections on the Class of 2025. His remarks set a heartfelt tone for the evening—a reminder of how far these students have come and how deeply they’ve shaped our community.

Chair of the Board of Governors, Mr George Drimiotis, spoke of the enduring values that unite our school, while British Ambassador to Greece, His Excellency Matthew Lodge, offered inspiring words about the possibilities that lie ahead. Head of Upper School Dr Stuart Bond shared warm anecdotes and insights from years spent guiding this class—his remarks serving as a bridge between their school days and future aspirations.

Voices of a New Generation

At the heart of the evening were IB Senate members Christos De Meis and Amelie Pagona, whose speeches resonated with honesty, hope, and humour, reminding us all why this generation of St. Catherine’s graduates offers such promise.

The ceremony was lifted even further by the talents of student musicians, whose performances brought grace and emotional depth to the occasion.

• Por Una Cabeza and "Η Νύχτα Μυρίζει Γιασεμί", The Night Smells of Jasmine performed by Elia Nagano Travlopoulou (Violin), Konstantinos Koukoretsis-Tsen (Vocals), Marianthi Nkavogianni (Vocals), Marianne Tabanji (Vocals)
• Con Te Partiro performed by Konstantinos Koukoretsis-Tsen (Vocals), Marianthi Nkavogianni (Vocals), Marianne Tabanji (Vocals)

Recognising Excellence and Impact

As is tradition, we paused to celebrate outstanding contributions with the awarding of key honours. These recipients reflect the breadth of excellence found within the Class of 2025—academic achievement, community leadership, athletic success and school spirit through the demonstration of our values of care, integrity, curiosity and dedication.

International Baccalaureate Values Awards 

• 2025 St. Catherine's Award for CARE - Orpheas Lizardos
• 2025 St. Catherine's Award for INTEGRITY - Nat Lister
• 2025 St. Catherine's Award for CURIOSITY - Anastasia Tsikopoulou
• 2025 St. Catherine's Award for DEDICATION - Marilena Triantafillidis

International Baccalaureate Sports Awards

• 2025 IB Sportsperson Award - Christos De Meis
• 2025 IB Volleyball Award - Marilena Zaracoudi and Alexander Tsilas
• 2025 IB Tennis Award - Christos Kanousis
• 2025 IB Basketball Award - Marianne Tabanji and Andreas Efstathiou
• 2025 Stavros Hadgiannis Football Award - Liza Dorkofiki and Yiorgos Keramidas

International Baccalaureate Achievement Awards 

• 2025 Model UN Award - Ariadne Lazaridou
• 2025 Eileen Porter Memorial Art Prize - Maria-Srey Georgakopoulou
• 2025 Performing Arts Award for Dance - Sherry Li
• 2025 Performing Arts Award for Musical Theatre - Konstantinos Koukoretsis-Tsen
• 2025 Performing Arts Award for Music - Marianthi Nkavoyanni 
• 2025 Vangi Burbidge Performing Arts Award - Marianne Tabanji

International Baccalaureate Achievement Awards 

• Brigadier Stephen Saunders Award for Citizenship - Eric Kneiss
• 2025 Gordon Ball Award for Exceptional Effort and Progress - Letisia Malomyti Markou
• 2025 CAS Award for Creativity - Kalliope Athanasiadi
• 2025 CAS Award for Activity - Andreas Efstathiou
• 2025 CAS Award for Service - Anushka Goel
• 2025 IB Student of the Year - Amelie Pagona

As the celebration moved from ceremony to rooftop party—complete with music, dancing and heartfelt goodbyes—it became clear that while the Class of 2025 may be moving on, they are not moving away. They are now part of something lasting.

Succeeding at St. Catherine’s—and Beyond

The ceremony may have marked the end of their school days, but the accomplishments of the Class of 2025 are just beginning. Exceptional IB results and a wide range of post-graduation pathways—leading to world-class universities, meaningful gap years, and exciting professional pursuits—demonstrate the ambition and dedication of this group. They carry with them not only their knowledge, but the values and friendships formed at St. Catherine’s.

To the Class of 2025 and our newest alumni: welcome to the global network of St. Catherine’s alumni. Whether you are reconnecting at reunions, mentoring future students, or simply carrying the lessons of your school days into your next chapter, you are an incredible and essential part of this community.

And to all our alumni reading: may this milestone bring back memories of your own walk across the stage, and remind you of the connections that continue to unite us—across years, across continents, and across generations.

Congratulations, Class of 2025! The world is waiting—and we're cheering you on. As you step into the world—whether through university, work experience, or time to explore and grow—you carry with you the spirit of St. Catherine’s. You are forever part of this community.