Spring Term Diary 2026
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Uppingham Cairo NEWGIZA KM 22 Cairo-Alex Road First 6th of October Giza Governorate
1584 School Reception +20 1012777777 info@uppinghamcairo.com Admissions +20 1070222222 admissions@uppinghamcairo.com School Shop +20 1070222222 Website https://uppinghamcairo.com
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. This particularly applies to fixtures which may be changed by the hosting school. Parents will receive direct communication in the event that a diary entry is changed for any reason.
Term Dates Spring Term 2026
Term Starts: Sunday 11th January Public Holiday: Thursday 29th January Half Term: Sunday 15th February to Thursday 19th February Term Ends: Thursday 19th March, 12 noon
Summer Term 2026
Term Starts: Tuesday 7th April Public Holiday: Monday 13th April Half Term: Tuesday 26th May to Thursday 28th May Public Holiday: Wednesday 17th June Term Ends: Wednesday 1st July , 12 noon (Speech Day)
Winter Term 2026 Term Starts: Sunday 6th September Public Holiday: Thursday 8th October Half Term: Sunday 25th October to Thursday 29th October Term Ends: Thursday 17th December , 12 noon
Governance The Board Chair of the Board Dr Tamer Tammam
Dr Richard Maloney Mrs Barbara Matthews Mr Anthony Puri Mr Keith Budge Mr Mohammed Serry
The Board can be contacted through the Clerk to the Governors via email to chair@uppinghamcairo.com or by letter to the following address:
Chair of the Governors c/o Clerk to the Governors Uppingham Cairo NEWGIZA KM 22 Cairo-Alex Road First 6th of October Giza Governorate
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:
If you have a specific enquiry for a specialist teacher, for example about curriculum content.
PUPIL
SPECIALIST TEACHER
If you have general enquiries about your child’s schooling (pastoral, academic or co-curricular)
If you have a serious concern about specialist teaching or curriculum content
FORM TEACHER
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
If you have a serious concern about an aspect of academic provision or a general enquiry about academic matters
SCHOOL SECRETARY
Any child protection (safeguarding) concerns
DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD
If you have a serious pastoral / disciplinary concern or a general enquiry about pastoral matters
If you have a query or concern about an aspect of co-curricular provision DIRECTOR OF SPORT & ENRICHMENT
If your child is late, ill or if you need to pass on a message during the school day
HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
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:
If you have a specific enquiry for a specialist teacher, for example about curriculum content.
PUPIL
SPECIALIST TEACHER
If you have general enquiries about your child’s schooling (pastoral, academic or co-curricular)
If you have a serious concern about specialist teaching or curriculum content
PERSONAL TUTOR
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
If you have a serious concern about an aspect of academic provision or a general enquiry about academic matters
SCHOOL SECRETARY
Any child protection (safeguarding) concerns
DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD
If you have a serious pastoral / disciplinary concern or a general enquiry about pastoral matters
If you have a query or concern about an aspect of co-curricular provision DIRECTOR OF SPORT & ENRICHMENT
If your child is late, ill or if you need to pass on a message during the school day
HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL
HEAD OF LOWER OR HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL
Contact details Leadership Team
Headmistress
Mrs E Webb
May only be contacted via her PA, Mrs G Shaker
PA to the Headmistress
Mrs G Shaker
gshaker@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
Mr L Hucknall
Head of Lower School
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
Ms C Peacock
cpeacock@uppinghamcairo.com
Deputy Head of Junior School (Academic)
Mr M Lavoipierre
mlavoipierre@uppinghamcairo.com
Deputy Head of Junior School (Pastoral)
Mrs R de Wet
rdewet@uppinghamcairo.com
Assistant Head of Junior School (Educational Visit and Events)
Miss R Wilson
rwilson@uppinghamcairo.com
lhucknall@uppinghamcairo.com
Email Etiquette @ Uppingham Cairo The majority of modern communication is now electronic, and at Uppingham Cairo we recognise that this offers us the opportunity to communicate with parents more efficiently and effectively in many cases. However, in order to ensure all parties (staff and parents) find that email use continues to be effective and not too burdensome there are some simple guidelines listed below. Emails should not be used to communicate with the school regarding urgent or critical matters. It is always best to speak with the School by telephone or in person. Please continue to contact the School to arrange a meeting to discuss urgent or critical matters with the appropriate member of staff. Because of the nature of their work, teachers spend almost all of their time in the classroom. When they are not teaching, they may be in staff meetings, in training, planning or marking. In addition, all teachers perform a range of supervisory and cocurricular duties. Because teachers have a range of duties to fulfil, it may take longer than a parent might wish for them to respond to an email. Generally speaking, teachers will acknowledge an email within 24 hours and endeavour to respond in full within 48 hours. More comp lex issues and enquiries may require a longer response time. In the majority of cases, your son or daughter’s Form Teacher or Personal Tutor will be the most appropriate member of staff for you to make contact with.
WhatsApp Groups We understand that parents may wish to communicate with each other using WhatsApp groups, and we encourage the strong sense of community that this can bring. 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 unnecessary upset. We are in the very best position to provide you with accurate information and professional support. So, please just ask us – we are here to help!
School Policies The following policies are available by clicking on the links in the digital version of the diary below: Aims and Ethos Academic (Curriculum) Policy Anti Bullying Policy Safeguarding and Whistleblowing Complaints Procedure First Aid Policy Behaviour Policy SEND & Learning Support Policy Supervision of Children Policy Uncollected Children Policy Cyber Bullying Policy Administration of Medicine Policy If parents wish to have paper copies of any of these policies, please contact the School Secretary.
11th - 15th January 2026
Week 1 Sunday 11th January
All Week: Junior School Creative Writing Competition
8.30 - 9.00am
Junior School Little Gather: New Beginnings – Ms Rhys-Evans (QEII Exhibition Hall)
12.00 - 12.30
Senior School Gather: Miss Alexander (Thring Lecture Hall)
Monday 12th January
12.00 - 12.30pm
‘A Career in the Law. Becoming a Barrister’ talk for Senior School Pupils with Evelyn Webb, Thring Lecture Hall.
Tuesday 13th January
8.30 - 10.00am
‘The Darker Side of Dopamine’ for Parents with Ryan Parke, The Men’s Coach, Barbara Matthews Theatre
9.30 – 10.00am
Junior School Bank Open
4.45 - 5.45pm
Staff Training with Ryan Parke, Thring Lecture Hall
6.00-7.00pm
‘How to Help Him’ talk for Parents with Ryan Parke, The Men’s Coach, Barbara Matthews Theatre
Wednesday 14th January
Thursday 15th January
8.30-9.30am
Parents’ Circle Committee Meeting (Form Representatives)
18th - 22nd January 2026
Week 2 Sunday 18th January
8.30 - 9.00am
Junior School Little Gather: Wellbeing Day, Mrs de Wet (QEII Exhibition Hall)
12.00 - 12.30
Senior School Gather: Ms. Howell (Thring Lecture Hall)
Monday 19th January 8.30-9.30am
Pre-Prep Parents Coffee Morning
10.00 - 11.00am
Still Life Drawing Class for Parents (Leonardo)
5.00-6.00pm
Nursery and 4s Maths workshop
Tuesday 20th January 9.30 – 10.00am
Junior School Bank Open
All Day
4th Form GCSE Art, DT and Textiles Trip
Wednesday 21st January
9.30 - 10.00am
Whole School: School Council, Charity Committee and Sustainability Council Meetings
6.00-7.00pm
3rd Form Parents, GCSE Options Evening
Thursday 22nd January
All Day
Junior School: Wellbeing Day, with Kindness Performance (Barbara Mathews Theatre)
Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th January 10.00-4.00pm
BSME U15 Football Boys and Girls (Uppingham Cairo)
25th - 29th January 2026
Week 3 Sunday 25th January
8.30 - 9.00am
Junior School Little Gather: Burns night, Mr Thomas (QEII Exhibition Hall)
12.00 - 12.30pm
Senior School House Assemblies: HsMs in House Common Rooms
Monday 26th January
8.30-9.30am
Upper School Parents Coffee Morning
10.00 - 11.00am
Still Life Drawing Class for Parents (Leonardo)
Tuesday 27th January 9.30 – 10.00am
Junior School Bank Open
7.30-9.00pm
Parents’ Circle Parent Quiz Night (QEII Dining Room)
Wednesday 28th January 9.30-10.00am
Whole School: House Reeling Competition
Thursday 29th January
All Day
PUBLIC HOLIDAY - SCHOOL CLOSED
1st - 5th February 2026
Week 4 Sunday 1st February
8.30 - 9.00am
Little Gather: TT Rockstars competition
12.00 - 12.30pm
Senior School Gather: Miss Simon (Thring Lecture Hall)
Monday 2nd February 8.30-9.30am
Lower School Parents Coffee Morning
Morning
Top Year Common Entrance 11+ exams Junior School Academic Scholarship Assessment (10+, 11+)
6.00-7.00pm
Ancient History Lecture (Thring Lecture Hall)
10.00 - 11.00am
Still Life Drawing Class for Parents (Leonardo)
Tuesday 3rd February All Day
Senior School Academic Scholarship Assessment Day
Morning
Departure: 9s and TY Residential Trip to Alexandria
9.30 – 10.00am
Junior School Bank Open
Wednesday 4th February
9s and TY Residential Trip to Alexandria 4th Form GCSE Geography Trip
All Day
Drama & Music Scholarship Day Thursday 5th February
Return: 9s and TY residential trip - Alexandria
All Day
Drama & Music Scholarship Day
8.30-9.00am
Nursery and 4s Parents : Learning Journey Sharing
Friday 6th February 11.00-3.00pm
Parents’ Circle Annual Golf Competition
8th - 12th February 2026
Week 5 Sunday 8th February
All Day
Art, Textiles, and Design & Technology Scholarship Day
8.30 - 9.30am
Junior School Little Gather: Internet Safety – Mr Hanrahan (QEII Exhibition Hall)
12.00 - 12.30pm
Senior School Gather: Mr Hockley (Thring Lecture Hall)
7.00 - 8.00pm
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award UK Expedition briefing (Thring Lecture Hall)
Monday 9th February All Day
Art, Textiles, and Design & Technology Scholarship Day
8.30-9.30am
Pre-Prep Parents Coffee Morning
10.00 - 11.00am
Still Life Drawing Class for Parents (Leonardo)
Tuesday 10th February
NO DAY BOARDING
All Day
Thring and Sport Scholarship Day
9.30 – 10.00am
Junior School Bank Open
3.30-6.00pm
Academic Parents’ Evening (Whole School)
Wednesday 11th February
NO DAY BOARDING
All Day
Thring and Sport Scholarship Day
3.30-6.00pm
Academic Parents’ Evening (Whole School)
Thursday 12th February
3.00-6.00pm
Spring Fun Day and Parents & Staff 5-a-side House Football Competition
Week 6
15th - 19th February 2026
Sunday 15th February All Day
HALF TERM - SCHOOL CLOSED
Monday 16th February
All Day
HALF TERM - SCHOOL CLOSED
Tuesday 17th February All Day
HALF TERM - SCHOOL CLOSED
Wednesday 18th February
All Day
HALF TERM - SCHOOL CLOSED
Thursday 19th February
All Day
HALF TERM - SCHOOL CLOSED
22nd - 26th February 2026
Week 7 Sunday 22nd February
8.30 - 9.00am
Junior School Little Gather: The Power Of History, Dr Ciucciove/ Mrs Mistry (QEII Exhibition Hall)
12.00 - 12.30pm
Senior School Gather: Welcoming Ramadan, Mr Yusuf, Mr Kellany & Mr Zaki (Thring Lecture Hall)
Monday 23rd February
All Day
5s and 6s Day Trip
10.00 - 11.00am
Still Life Drawing Class for Parents (Leonardo)
Tuesday 24th February
9.30 – 10.00am
Junior School Bank Open
Wednesday 25th February
NO DAY BOARDING
12.00 - 12.30pm
Upper School Debate Round 1
5.30-8.30pm
Ramadan Iftar Gathering for Uppingham Cairo Families
Thursday 26th February
3rd Form GCSE Options Deadline
All Day
Junior School: Journey Through Time Historical Quest Day
1st - 5th March 2026
Week 8 Sunday 1st March
8.30 - 9.00am
Junior School Little Gather: Ramadan Traditions - Mr Nagy (QEII Exhibition Hall)
12.00 - 12.30pm
Senior School Gather: Miss Bennett (Thring Lecture Hall)
Monday 2nd March
All Day
7s and 8s Day Trip
10.00 - 11.00am
Still Life Drawing Class for Parents (Leonardo)
Tuesday 3rd March
9.30 – 10.00am
Junior School Bank Open
Wednesday 4th March 12.00 - 12.30pm
Upper School Debate Round 2
Thursday 5th March
8.30 - 9.00am
Nursery & 4s Parents’ Learning Journey Sharing
Week 9
British Science Week 8th - 12th March 2026
Sunday 8th March
8.30 - 9.00am
Junior School Little Gather: British Science Week: Mr Erasmus (QEII Exhibition Hall)
12.00 - 12.30pm
Senior School Gather: British Science Week: Mike Thompson (Thring Lecture Hall)
Monday 9th March
All Day
Nursery and 4s Day Trip
9.30-10.00am
Whole School: School Council, Charity Committee and Sustainability Council Meetings
10.00 - 11.00am
Still Life Drawing Class for Parents (Leonardo)
Tuesday 10th March
All Day
Junior School Science Workshop
9.30 – 10.00am
Junior School Bank Open
Wednesday 11th March
12.00-12.30pm
Thursday 12th March
Upper School House Debate Final - Top Year and Lower School to Spectate (Thring Lecture Hall)
15th - 19th March 2026
Week 10 Sunday 15th March
8.30-9.00am
Junior School Little Gather: Celebration assembly – Ms RhysEvans (QEII Exhibition Hall)
12.00 - 12.30pm
Senior School Gather: Celebration Assembly, Miss Alexander
All Day
LAMDA Examinations (TBC)
Monday 16th March All Day
LAMDA Examinations (TBC)
Tuesday 17th March
NO DAY BOARDING
8.30-9.00am
Pre Prep Mothers’ Day Celebration
9.30 – 10.00am
Junior School Bank Open
Wednesday 18th March
NO DAY BOARDING
2.30-3.30pm
Senior School Talent Show
Thursday 19th March
NO DAY BOARDING
10.00-11.00am
Junior School Talent Show
12 Noon
End of Term