Speech Day 2024 Information Booklet_Uppingham School

Speech Day 2024

Friday 28th June

Speech Day 2024

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the School for Speech Day on Friday 28th June.

In order to facilitate the seating arrangements, please can you meet your child(ren) prior to the Speech Day event at their houses and enter the marquee with them.

Parking and maps

Please see below our parking advice, which we hope is helpful. There will be a minibus shuttle service running regularly between The Middle playing fields car park and the USSC coach park during the following times

• 9.00 – 10.45

• 12.30 – 13.30

Please note that Friday is market day in the town so parking space on the roads will be at a premium. We would suggest you park at your child’s House.

Also attached is a map showing where the events are taking place on Speech Day.

Refreshments and toilet facilities

Tea, coffee, water and cake will be served in the Uppingham School Sports Centre from 9.00 until 10.30, there are also toilet facilities here.

Toilets are also available in and around the Williams Pavilion.

Comfort in the marquee

The temperature in the marquee will vary depending on where you sit; please come with light layers to accommodate these variations.

The dress code for Speech Day is smart casual (no denim).

You are also strongly advised to bring a full bottle of water and perhaps a fan (not battery-operated).

Between the paths to the marquee and the carpeted flooring inside, there is a short section of grass which may still be damp depending on the weather.

School Shop

Please note that the School Shop, located on High Street West, will be open from 10.00 – 17.00 on Thursday 27th June and Friday 28th June.

Finally, below is a reminder of the timings for the day.

Friday 28th June

09.00 – 10.30 Refreshments USSC Hospitality area

09.00 – 10.30 Leonardo Centre Exhibition Leonardo Centre

09.30 – 10.10 Leavers’ Service

Please note that the Leavers’ Service is for the parents of leavers only, who have already reserved seats.

11.00 – 12.30 Speech Day event

Doors will open at 10.15 and everyone is asked to be seated by 10.45.

Chapel

Marquee on Leicester Two

12.30 – 13.30 Leonardo Centre Exhibition Leonardo Centre

13.00 – 15.00 Lunch for parents and pupils Houses 15.00 Term ends

Pick-up point for ‘Park & Ride’ to Hill Houses

TENNIS COURTS

REFRESHMENTS:

Sports Centre Hospitality Suite

9.00-10.30

CONSTABLES

SCIENCE CENTRE TENNIS COURTS

STOCKERSTON ROAD

LEONARDO CENTRE EXHIBITION 9.00-10.30 12.30-13.30