Calendar Events
The Aldenham Prep School Riyadh calendar keeps families informed of key academic dates, parent engagement events, examinations, performances, sports fixtures and community celebrations throughout the school year. This page is updated regularly to ensure clarity, accuracy and alignment with our structured academic programme.
Academic Milestones
Our academic calendar includes important dates such as:
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Start and end of each term
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Assessment and examination periods
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Reporting windows
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Transition milestones between Key Stages
Attendance during assessment periods is essential to maintain curriculum continuity and academic integrity.
Parent Engagement and Workshops
We host a range of structured parent workshops and information sessions designed to strengthen the home–school partnership. These may include:
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Curriculum information sessions
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Subject-specific workshops
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SEND support sessions
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Parent Association meetings
These sessions provide insight into our teaching approach and offer practical guidance to support learning at home.
Co-Curricular and Sporting Fixtures
Our events calendar reflects the breadth of our co-curricular programme, including:
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Competitive sports fixtures
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Performing arts productions
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STEAM Week
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House competitions
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Student leadership initiatives
Participation in these events forms an important part of the Aldenham experience.
Community and Cultural Events
As part of our commitment to holistic development and cultural awareness, the calendar includes:
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National celebrations
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School-wide productions
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Charity initiatives and fundraisers
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Community engagement events
These moments strengthen belonging and reinforce the values of character, integrity and leadership.
Calendar Events 2025-26
Aldenham School Parent Association (ASPA) Meeting
Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 8.00am
Riyadh Marathon 5km (ASPA)
Saturday 31st January 2026
Aldenham's Got Talent
Sunday 12th February 2026 – Aldenham’s Got Talent Finals
Parent Workshop - English KS2
Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 8.00am
Parent Workshop - From Scribbles to Skills: How Art Develops Across the Year Groups
Monday 9th February 2026 at 8.00am
Saudi Founding Day Celebrations
Sunday 15th February 2026
Mid-Year Exams for Year 7 and 8
Sunday 15th February to Thursday 19th February
Parent Workshop - Supporting Pupils with SEND
Monday 16th February 2026 at 8.00am
ASPA Fundraiser - Crazy Hair Day
Monday 16th February 2026
Half-Term Break
Sunday 22nd February to Thursday 26th February
Start of Term 2B
Sunday 1st March 2026
STEAM Week
Sunday 8th to Thursday 12th March
End of Term 2
Thursday 19th March 2026 at 12.10pm
Start of Term 3A
Staying Informed
Families are encouraged to check this page regularly and ensure Edunation notifications remain active for real-time updates. For official term dates and holiday periods, please refer to the Term Dates page.
Aldenham UK
Founded in 1597, Aldenham UK is the flagship of the Aldenham Foundation and is steeped in history, with over 428 years of academic excellence. Aldenham UK - and all of our schools - embodies the best of timeless traditions and universal values, along with a documented history of a forward-thinking culture that’s served to differentiate us from our peers.
At Aldenham, we remember that achievement is an individual matter - whether that’s entry to an Oxbridge college, a sporting or cultural goal, or simply growing up into a well-balanced individual. Dedicated teaching is at the heart of everything we do. While we help our pupils to focus on their own plans, our teachers focus on our pupils.