Summer Term Diary 2026
Front Cover: Nursery and Fours pupils enjoyed a wonderful day at Hazel Farm full of outdoor fun and hands-on learning From feeding the animals and planting seeds to picking fresh fruits and vegetables, the children had a lovely opportunity to experience life on the farm
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The School Diary
Please note that items in italics are either staff events, included for your information, or further details provided for sports fixtures Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the published diary, it is possible that there may be some changes over the course of the term Thisparticularlyappliestofixtureswhichmaybechangedbythehostingschool
Parents will receive direct communication in the event that a diary entry is changed for any reason
Term Dates
Summer Term 2026
Term Starts: Tuesday 7 April th
Public Holiday: Monday 13 April th
Half Term: Tuesday 26 May to Thursday 28th May th
Public Holiday: Wednesday 17 June th
Term Ends: Wednesday 1 July , 12 noon (Speech Day) st
Winter Term 2026
Term Starts: Sunday 6 September th
Public Holiday: Thursday 8th October
Half Term: Sunday 25 October to Thursday 29 October th th
Term Ends: Thursday 17 December , 12 noon th
Spring Term 2027
Term Starts: Sunday 10 January th
Public Holiday: Thursday 28 January th
Half Term: Sunday 7 March to Thursday 18 March th th
Term Ends: Monday 19 April , 12 noon th
The Board
Chair of the Board
Dr Tamer Tammam
Dr Richard Maloney
Mrs Barbara Matthews
Mr Anthony Puri
Mr Keith Budge
Mr Mohammed Serry
TheBoardcanbecontactedthroughtheClerktothe Governorsviaemailtochair@uppinghamcairocomorbyletter tothefollowingaddress:
ChairoftheGovernors
c/oClerktotheGovernors
UppinghamCairo
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To whom should I speak if my child is in the Junior School?
Parents may contact members of staff by telephone, through the School Office, or by email The first point of contact for any concerns should be the Form Teacher or Personal Tutor, who can also be contacted via their son or daughter’s diary, then as follows:
SPECIALIST TEACHER
DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT FORM TEACHER
PUPIL HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
DIRECTOR OF SPORT & ENRICHMENT
SCHOOL SECRETARY
DEPUTY HEAD PASTORAL
DEPUTY HEAD ACADEMIC
To whom should I speak if my child is in the Senior School?
Parents may contact members of staff by telephone, through the School Office, or by email The first point of contact for any concerns should be the Personal Tutor, who can also be contacted via their son or daughter’s diary, then as follows:
SPECIALIST TEACHER
DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
PERSONAL TUTOR
PUPIL
HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL
DIRECTOR OF SPORT & ENRICHMENT
SCHOOL SECRETARY
HEAD OF LOWER OR HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL
Headmistress
PA to the Headmistress
Contact details Leadership Team
Mrs E Webb
May only be contacted via her PA, Mrs D Rashad
Mrs D Rashad drashad@uppinghamcairo com
Head of Junior School Ms J Rhys-Evans jrhysevans@uppinghamcairo.com
Head of Senior School Miss N Alexander nalexander@uppinghamcairo.com
Director of Sport and Enrichment
Head of Lower School
Mr L Hucknall lhucknall@uppinghamcairo.com
Mrs C Peacock cpeacock@uppinghamcairo.com
Head of Futures and Innovation Mr A Day aday@uppinghamcairo com
Head of Upper School Mr I Trafford itrafford@uppinghamcairo.com
Head of Learning Support
Deputy Head of Junior School (Academic)
Deputy Head of Junior School (Pastoral)
Assistant Head of Junior School (Educational Visit and Events)
Ms C Peacock cpeacock@uppinghamcairo com
Mr M Lavoipierre mlavoipierre@uppinghamcairo com
Mrs R de Wet rdewet@uppinghamcairo com
Miss R Wilson rwilson@uppinghamcairo com
Email Etiquette @ Uppingham Cairo
Themajorityofmoderncommunicationisnowelectronic,andatUppinghamCairowe recognisethatthisoffersustheopportunitytocommunicatewithparentsmoreefficiently andeffectivelyinmanycases
However,inordertoensureallparties(staffandparents)findthatemailusecontinuestobe effectiveandnottooburdensometherearesomesimpleguidelineslistedbelow
Emailsshouldnotbeusedtocommunicatewiththeschoolregardingurgentorcritical matters ItisalwaysbesttospeakwiththeSchoolbytelephoneorinperson Please continuetocontacttheSchooltoarrangeameetingtodiscussurgentorcritical matterswiththeappropriatememberofstaff
Becauseofthenatureoftheirwork,teachersspendalmostalloftheirtimeinthe classroom Whentheyarenotteaching,theymaybeinstaffmeetings,intraining, planningormarking Inaddition,allteachersperformarangeofsupervisoryandcocurricularduties Becauseteachershavearangeofdutiestofulfil,itmaytakelonger thanaparentmightwishforthemtorespondtoanemail Generallyspeaking,teachers willacknowledgeanemailwithin24hoursandendeavourtorespondinfullwithin48 hours Morecomplexissuesandenquiriesmayrequirealongerresponsetime
Inthemajorityofcases,yoursonordaughter’sFormTeacherorPersonalTutorwillbe themostappropriatememberofstaffforyoutomakecontactwith
WhatsApp Groups
We understand that parents may wish to communicate with each other using WhatsApp groups,andweencouragethestrongsenseofcommunitythatthiscanbring
However, we do ask that parents communicate with the school directly should they have any concerns or questions It is all too easy for misinformation to inadvertently and quickly spread through the parent body via WhatsApp groups, which can cause confusion and unnecessaryupset
We are in the very best position to provide you with accurate information and professional support So,pleasejustaskus–weareheretohelp!
School Policies
Thefollowingpoliciesareavailablebyclickingonthelinksinthedigitalversionofthediary below:
AimsandEthos
Academic(Curriculum)Policy
AntiBullyingPolicy
SafeguardingandWhistleblowing
ComplaintsProcedure
FirstAidPolicy
BehaviourPolicy
SEND&LearningSupportPolicy
SupervisionofChildrenPolicy
UncollectedChildrenPolicy
CyberBullyingPolicy
AdministrationofMedicinePolicy
Ifparentswishtohavepapercopiesofanyofthesepolicies,pleasecontacttheSchool Secretary
Week 1 5th - 9th April 2026
Sunday 5th April
ALL DAY SCHOOL CLOSED (SPRING HOLIDAY)
Monday 6th April
ALL DAY SCHOOL CLOSED (SPRING HOLIDAY)
Tuesday 7th April First day of Term
8 30 - 9 00am Junior School Gather: Ms Rhys-Evans (QE Exhibition Hall)
9.30 - 10.00am Junior School Bank
12 00 Noon Senior School Gather: Miss Alexander (Thring Lecture Hall)
Wednesday 8th April
Thursday 9th April
3.30-6.00pm Parents & Staff 5-a-side House Football Competition
Saturday 11 April th
6 30am Upper Prep (9s and Top Year) Trip to France departs
Week 2 12th - 16th April 2026
Sunday 12th April
6 00am 2nd, 3rd and 4th Form Trip Spain departs
8.30 - 9.00am Junior School Gather: Mrs Hanrahan (QE Exhibition Hall)
12 00 Noon Senior School: House Gather HsMs (House Common Rooms)
Monday 13th April
ALL DAY SCHOOL CLOSED (PUBLIC HOLIDAY)
Tuesday 14th April
9 30 -10 00am Junior School Bank
Wednesday 15th April
Thursday 16th April
3.00 - 3.30pm Junior School Gather
10.30pm Upper Prep Trip (France) returns
Friday 17th April
10 30pm 2nd, 3rd and 4th Form Trip (Spain) returns
Week 3 19th - 23rd April 2026 ISEB Independent Project QualificationWeek(LowerSchool)
Sunday 19th April
8 30 - 9 00am Junior School Gather: World Book Day - Mrs Trafford (QE Exhibition Hall)
12 00 Noon Senior School Gather: Mrs Lawson (Thring Lecture Hall)
Monday 20th April
9 00-11 00am Pre-Prep Sports Day
10.00-11.00am Still Life Drawing Class for Parents (Leonardo)
2 30 -3 30pm 2nd Form Parents’ Afternoon Tea (QE Dining Room)
Tuesday 21st April
9.00-11.00am Prep Sports Day
9 30-10 00am Junior School Bank
Wednesday 22nd April
2 00-3 30pm Senior School House Tennis Competition, Sports’ Department
ALL DAY World Book Day: Junior School
Thursday 23rd April
Week 4 26th - 30th April 2026
Sunday 26th April
8.30-9.00am
12 00 Noon
Monday 27th April
Junior School Gather: Mr Dean (QE Exhibition Hall)
Senior School Gather: Mr Rix (Thring Lecture Hall)
10.00-11.00am Still Life Drawing Class for Parents (Leonardo)
12.00-12.30pm
2 30-3 30pm
Tuesday 28th April
SS House Competition Table Tennis Round 1 (House Common Rooms)
Pre-Prep Parents’ Workshop and Afternoon Tea (QE Dining Room)
9.30-10.00am Junior School Bank
11.00-12.00pm
12 00-12 30pm
Wednesday 29th April
Junior School Spelling Bee Competition (QE Exhibition Hall)
SS House Competition Table Tennis Round 2 (House Common Rooms)
ALL DAY Nursery and 4s Day Trip
12 00 - 12 30pm
Thursday 30th April
SS House Competition Table Tennis Final (House Common Rooms)
Week 5 3rd - 7th May 2026
Sunday 3rd May
8.30-9.00am Junior School Gather: Ms Austin (QE Exhibition Hall)
12 00 Noon Senior School Gather: Dr Ciucciové (Thring Lecture Hall)
Monday 4th May
10.00-11.00am Still Life Drawing Class for Parents (Leonardo)
2 30-3 30pm 3rd Form Parents’ Afternoon Tea (QE Dining Room)
Tuesday 5th May
9 00-11 00am Senior School Sports Day
Wednesday 6th May
ALL DAY 5s and 6s Day Trip
Thursday 7th May
8 30-9 30am Nursery and 4s Learning Journey Sharing and Stay & Play
3 00-3 30pm Junior School Gather (QE Exhibition Hall)
Afternoon Duke of Edinburgh Practice Walk at Wadi Degla
Friday 8th May
9.00-11.00am BSME Egypt West - U11, U13, U15, Swimming Gala (Uppingham Cairo)
Week 6 10th - 14th May 2026
Sunday 10th May
8.30am - 9.00am Junior School Gather: Mrs De Wet (QE Exhibition Hall)
12.00 Noon Senior School Gather: Mr McKecknie (Thring Lecture Hall)
Monday 11th May
10 00-11 00am Still Life Drawing Class for Parents (Leonardo)
2.30-3.30pm 4th Form Parents’ Afternoon Tea (QE Dining Room)
Tuesday 12th May ALL DAY
7s and 8s Day Trip
9 30-10 00am Junior School Bank
Wednesday 13th May
Thursday 14th May
3 00-3 30pm Junior School Gather (QE Exhibition Hall)
Week 7 17th - 21st May 2026 Upper School Assessment Week
Sunday 17th May
8.30-9.00am Junior School Gather: Mr Lavoipierre (QE Exhibition Hall)
12 00 Noon Senior School Gather: Miss Arguelles (Thring Lecture Hall)
Monday 18th May
10 00-11 00am Still Life Drawing Class for Parents (Leonardo)
2 30-3 30pm Prep Parents’ Afternoon Tea and Pastoral Workshop
Tuesday 19th May
Morning
Wednesday 20th May
Morning
Thursday 21st May
Morning
8s - 3rd Form Ministry of Education Examinations
8s - 3rd Form Ministry of Education Examinations
8s - 3rd Form Ministry of Education Examinations
3.00-3.30pm Junior School Gather (QE Exhibition Hall)
Friday 22nd May
9.00-11.00am
BSME Egypt West - U9 Football Tournament (Uppingham Cairo)
Week 8 24th - 28th May 2026
Sunday 24th May
8 30-9 00am
Junior School Gather: Mr Cook-Celebrating Cultures International Day (QE Exhibtion Hall)
12.00 Noon Senior School Gather: Mrs Erasmus (Thring Lecture Hall)
Monday 25th May Senior School Half Term Review Sent to Parents
ALL DAY Junior School International Day
Tuesday 26th May
ALL DAY SCHOOL CLOSED (HALF TERM)
Wednesday 27th May
ALL DAY SCHOOL CLOSED (HALF TERM)
Thursday 28th May
ALL DAY SCHOOL CLOSED (HALF TERM)
Week 9 31st - 4th June 2026
Sunday 31st May
LowerSchool End ofYearExaminationsWeek Common Entrance 13+ Examinations
8.30-9.00am Junior School Gather: Mr Paiano (QE Exhibition Hall)
12 00 Noon Senior School Gather: Mrs Thomas (Thring Lecture Hall)
Monday 1st June
10 00-11 00pm Still Life Drawing for Parents (Leonardo)
Tuesday 2nd June
9 30-10 00am Junior School Bank Open
Wednesday 3rd June
Thursday 4th June
Morning
3.00-3.30pm
4th Form Ministry of Education Examinations (Arabic and Religious Studies)
Junior School Gather (QE Exhibition Hall)
Week 10 7th - 11th June 2026
Sunday 7th June
PrimaryMathematics Challenge, 6s to 8s
8 30-9 00am Junior School Gather: Mrs Harding
12 00 Noon Senior School Gather: Mr Alexander (Thring Lecture Hall)
Monday 8th June
10.00-11.00am Still Life Drawing Class for Parents (Leonardo)
2.30-3.30pm 1st Form Parents’ Afternoon Tea (QE Dining Room)
Tuesday 9th June
9 30-10 00am Junior School Bank
Wednesday 10th June
Thursday 11th June
Morning 4th Form Ministry of Education Examination (Social Studies)
3 00-3 30pm Junior School Gather
Week 11 14th - 18th June 2026
Sunday 14th June
8.30-9.00am
Junior School Gather: Mrs Thomas - Islamic New Year (QE Exhibition Hall)
10 00am 1st Form Art & Design Technology Trip
12 00 Noon Senior School Gather: Mr Von Broen (Thring Lecture Hall)
Monday 15th June
10.00am 3rd Form Art & Design Technology Trip
Tuesday 16th June
10.00am 2nd Form Art & Design Technology Trip
Wednesday 17th June
Thursday 18th June
ALL DAY SCHOOL CLOSED (PUBLIC HOLIDAY)
Week 12 21st - 25th June 2026
Sunday 21st June All Day End of Year Performance Rehearsals
8.30-9.00am Junior School TT Rockstars Competition (Form Rooms)
12 00 Noon Senior School gather: Mr Jones (Thring Lecture Hall)
6.00-8.00pm Alladin (First Performance)
Monday 22nd June
6 00-8 00pm Alladin (Second Performance) Tuesday 23rd June
9 30-10 00am Junior School Bank
6 00-8 00pm Alladin (Third Performance)
Wednesday 24th June
6 30am Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Trip to Wales Departs
Thursday 25th June
3 00 3 30pm Junior School Gather ( QE Exhibition Hall)
Week 13 28th - 1st July 2026
Sunday 28th June
8.30-9.00am
NO DAYBOARDING
Junior School Gather: Celebration Assembly Ms Rhys-Evans (QE Exhibition Hall)
10.00-11.00am New Parents’ Welcome Coffee Morning (QE Dining Room)
12 00 Noon
Senior School Gather: Celebration Assembly - Miss Alexander (Thring Lecture Hall)
Reports sent home to Parents
Monday 29th June
1 00pm - 2 30pm
Tuesday 30th June
Nursery and 4s Celebration Afternoon with Teddy Bears’ Picnic for new and existing parents
1 30-3 00pm Speech Day Performance Rehearsals (Whole School)
11 30pm Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Trip Returns
Wednesday 1st July LAST DAY OF TERM
9 00am Speech Day
12 00 Noon End of Term
