St.Catherine's British School in Athens, Greece

School Uniform

A Sense of Unity

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School Uniform

A Sense of Unity

School uniforms have been a longstanding tradition at St. Catherine's - promoting a sense of unity among students and fostering a sense of  belonging and pride in the school.

Developed through a review process involving students, staff, and representatives from the PTSA, our uniform has been designed to provide a consistent, practical, and quality solution for everyday school life.

  • Quality & Comfort
    Prioritises sustainable, high-quality materials, placing a strong emphasis on cotton and natural fibres with soft-finish seams so garments are soft, breathable, and comfortable against the skin, including for students with sensory sensitivities.
  • Dependable Garment Construction
    Built for durability with well-constructed garments designed for practical, daily wear, supported by a one-year guarantee on seams, zippers, and buttons.
  • Year-Round Flexibility
    Offers a flexible, year-round wardrobe that allows parents to mix, match, and layer items based on the weather and student preference, ensuring a practical approach throughout the academic year.
  • Fit-for-Purpose Provision
    Tailored to the distinct physiological and logistical needs of each age group, from all-day cotton PE kit for Lower School students to quick-drying performance wear for Upper School.

Uniform provider

Paper Plane Apparel
Vironos 2, 151 21 Pefki
Tel/WhatsApp: +30 694 688 2000
uniforms@paperplaneapparel.com

Online Store

Early Years School Uniform

All children in Nursery and Reception are required to wear the uniform which is available from our official uniform providers.

Items marked with an asterisk * should be purchased from Paper Plane Apparel only. 

Download the EYFS Uniform ListEYFS Uniform Online Store

Girls’ Uniform

  • Red dress* (with white knee socks in the warm months and tights in the winter)
    OR
  • Red polo shirt* (long or short sleeved)
  • Navy shorts*, trousers*, skirt or skorts
  • White socks or navy tights
  • Red quarter-zip jumper*
  • Red cap*
  • Black shoes or dark brown or white sandals. Totally black trainers are also acceptable. 
  • Plain, black or navy jacket or coat
  • Hair bands or ribbons should be red, blue or white

Boys’ Uniform

  • Red polo shirt* (long or short sleeved)
  • Navy shorts* or trousers*
  • Navy socks
  • Red quarter-zip jumper*
  • Red cap*
  • Black shoes or dark brown. Totally black trainers are also acceptable.
  • Plain, navy blue jacket or coat

Swim Kit (RECEPTION ONLY – Summer Term ONLY)

  • Girls: Red swimsuit*
  • Boys: Navy swim trunks* 
  • House-coloured swim cap* 
  • Flip flops
  • Towel or poncho


Other Items and Equipment 

  • Special EYFS Folder Bag*
  • Clothing bag to hold spare set of clothes and to be left at school with name of child* 
  • Insulated lunchbox/bag with the name of the child*

EYSF bags (folder, clothing and lunch bag) should be purchased from Paper Plane as we have worked with them to ensure that bags are designed to fit in our cubby system. No other bag should be brought into school.

Notes and Restrictions

  • Children in EYFS are not permitted to wear watches or jewellery. Only simple stud earrings are allowed.
  • Children are not permitted to bring electrical items, mobile phones, toys or games to school unless specifically requested. The school will not take any responsibility for the loss or damage of any such items of personal property.
  • No Key chains/toys hanging off bags.

ALL CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE CHILD’S NAME
ALL ITEMS OF LOST PROPERTY ARE DONATED TO CHARITY AT THE END OF EACH TERM

Lower School Uniform

All children in Years 1-6 are required to wear the uniform which is available from our official uniform providers.

Items marked with an asterisk * should be purchased from Paper Plane Apparel only. 

Download the Lower School Uniform ListLower School Uniform Online Store

Girls’ Uniform

  • Red dress* (with white knee socks in the warm months and tights in the winter)
    OR
  • White polo shirt with red trim* (long or short sleeved)
  • Navy shorts*, trousers*, skirt or skorts
  • White socks or navy tights
  • Red quarter-zip jumper*
  • Red cap*
  • Black shoes or dark brown or white sandals. Totally black trainers are also acceptable. 
  • Plain, black or navy jacket or coat
  • Hair bands or ribbons should be red, blue or white

Boys’ Uniform

  • White polo shirt with red trim* (long or short sleeved)
  • Navy shorts* or trousers*
  • Navy socks
  • Red quarter-zip jumper*
  • Red cap*
  • Black shoes or dark brown. Totally black trainers are also acceptable.
  • Plain, navy blue jacket or coat

Physical Education (PE) Kit

  • PE T-shirt*
  • PE jumper*
  • PE navy shorts* or tracksuit bottoms*
  • House colour T-shirt with house name on the back (used for inter-house competitions) *
  • Navy or black thermal base layers under PE kit are permitted. 
  • White socks 
  • Trainers (not football boots for PE)
  • Sports duffel bag*

Swim Kit

  • Girls: Red swimsuit*
  • Boys: Navy swim trunks*
  • House-coloured swim cap*
  • Regular-sized towel or poncho
  • Flip flops
  • Arm bands (if needed)

Other Items and Equipment 

  • Red school bag*
  • Red school tie* for boys and white shirt for formal occasions such as concerts, official engagements etc.

Notes and Restrictions

  • Jewellery is not permitted, except for simple stud earrings.
  • Children are not permitted to bring electrical items, mobile phones, smart watches with internet connectivity, toys or games to school unless specifically requested. The school will not take any responsibility for the loss or damage of any such items of personal property. 

ALL CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE CHILD’S NAME
ALL ITEMS OF LOST PROPERTY ARE DONATED TO CHARITY AT THE END OF EACH TERM

Upper School Uniform

All children in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 are required to wear the uniform which is available from our official uniform providers.

Items marked with an asterisk * should be purchased from Paper Plane Apparel only. 

Download the Upper School Uniform ListUpper School Uniform Online Store

Girls’ Uniform

  • White polo shirt with navy trim* (long or short sleeved)
  • Navy shorts*, trousers*, skirt or skorts
  • Navy quarter-zip jumper*
  • Navy cap* (if needed)
  • Black or dark blue shoes or black, dark brown, dark blue or white sandals (one colour/no designs). Totally black trainers are also acceptable.

Boys’ Uniform

  • White polo shirt with navy trim* (long or short sleeved)
  • Navy shorts* or trousers*
  • Navy quarter-zip jumper* 
  • Navy cap* (if needed)
  • Black or dark blue shoes (one colour/no designs). Totally black trainers are also acceptable.

Physical Education (PE) Kit

  • PE T-shirt*
  • PE jumper*
  • PE shorts, track pants (or leggings, for girls)*
  • House colour T-shirt with house name on the back (used for inter-house competitions) *
  • Navy or black thermal base layers under PE kit are permitted. 
  • White socks 
  • Gym shoes
  • Sports duffel bag (available at Paper Plane)

Swim Kit (Years 7 & 8 only)

  • Girls: Red swimsuit*
  • Boys: Navy swim trunks*
  • House-coloured swim cap*
  • Regular-sized towel or poncho
  • Flip flops

Other Items and Equipment 

  • School bag
  • Each child must have a lunch box with table napkin
  • Navy school tie* and white shirt for formal occasions such as concerts, official engagements etc.

Notes and Restrictions

  • Jewellery is not permitted, except for simple stud earrings.
  • Students are not permitted to bring electrical items, mobile phones, toys or games to school unless specifically requested. The school will not take any responsibility for the loss or damage of any such items of personal property. 

ALL CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE CHILD’S NAME
ALL ITEMS OF LOST PROPERTY ARE DONATED TO CHARITY AT THE END OF EACH TERM

IB Dress Code Years 12-13

Kindly note that the following dress code is applicable for summer and winter wear.

Download the IB Dress Code

  • White top, plain with no logos (you can have the owl logo if you wish) or branding (shirt, blouse, polo or tee).
  • Black bottoms (trousers, chinos, skirt, skort, or shorts).
  • Footwear: black or white.
  • Black pullover or sweater, with no logos (again, you can have the owl logo if you wish) or branding.
  • Jewellery (including piercings), makeup, and manicured nails are allowed; of course, they must not be a distraction to learning or pose a safety hazard.
  • No Jeans, sweatpants, or leggings.
  • No overly tight, overly loose, or inappropriately short or long clothing.
  • No hoodies.

Appropriately professional or formal dress is expected for presentations, ceremonies, or when representing St. Catherine's British School in the community.

Notes and Restrictions
  • No jeans, sweatpants or leggings
  • No overly tight, overly loose or inappropriately short or long clothing
  • No hoodies

NOTE: The Head of IB will use her discretion where there are differences in interpretation.
ALL UNCLAIMED ITEMS OF LOST PROPERTY ARE DONATED TO CHARITY AT THE END OF EACH TERM