Our Recent Events
Year 1 have been busy scientists!, by Miss Platt
Date: 13th Mar 2026 @ 10:04am
Year 6 Explore ‘Science with Cabbages’!, by Miss Platt
Date: 13th Mar 2026 @ 10:03am
Storm‑Ready Nests: Year 6 Take on the Science Challenge, by Miss Platt
Date: 12th Mar 2026 @ 1:44pm
As part of British Science Week, Year 6 explored how birds build their nests and what makes a strong, weather‑proof structure. After researching different natural materials, pupils designed and created their own prototype nests. To put their creations to the test, we simulated stormy weather by pouring water over them and wafting them with a book to mimic strong winds. Year 6 had great fun investigating which designs could withstand the elements — just like real nest‑building scientists!
Lights, Camera, Science, by Miss Platt
Date: 10th Mar 2026 @ 4:42pm
Year 4 joined pupils across the country this week to take part in the BBC Teach Live Lesson for British Science Week. During the interactive session, the children explored exciting ideas about space and light while helping to create a fun “Moon movie”.
The children loved taking part in the activities and challenges throughout the broadcast, and were especially inspired by hearing amazing facts about space from astronaut Tim Peake.
World Book Day in Year 1, by Miss Platt
Date: 9th Mar 2026 @ 7:57am
Year 1 enjoyed a wonderful storytelling session with Mrs Salt and Mrs Lamb, who shared some favourite books with the children. They also watched Ten Tiny Squirrels and took part in a fun draw‑along activity, bringing the story to life through their own illustrations. It was a super comfy day in our PJ's focusing on our love of books!
World Book Day in Year 3, by Miss Platt
Date: 9th Mar 2026 @ 7:48am
Year 3 started their World Book Day with a Mystery Read from... Miss Heeney! They voted on the books they wanted to read and thoroughly enjoyed listening to Miss Heeney's retelling of the tales! Year 3 also took part in the Ultimate Book Character Battle - they each chose a character from a book, noted down all they knew about the character and rated their characters on their intelligence, strength, kindness, sense of adventure and how funny they are, giving evidence for each characteristic. The children then used their Oracy skills to share all about their character in the hope of becoming the Ultimate Champion of the Character Battles. Each character went head to head in 4 rounds before we eventually ended up with our joint winners: Rabbit Fu Fu and Mango the Alligator! Year 3 finished off World Book Day by creating origami corner bookmarks for their books!
World Book Day in Reception, by Miss Platt
Date: 9th Mar 2026 @ 7:42am
Year 6 Cake Sale a huge success!, by Miss Platt
Date: 6th Mar 2026 @ 5:38pm
Three weeks ago, Nathaniel, Charlie and Ada stepped forward with a brilliant idea to raise funds for new resources in the Chill Out Zone. After presenting their thoughtful PowerPoint proposal to Miss Platt, she couldn’t help but say yes—not only because she loves cakes, but because their enthusiasm was truly inspiring! With support from Jessie, the team designed eye‑catching posters, created clear price lists, and organised every detail of the event. Their hard work paid off, resulting in a hugely successful cake sale enjoyed by pupils and staff alike. A massive well done to Nathaniel, Charlie, Ada and Jessie for showing such initiative, teamwork and dedication and also their very supportive class members who provided lots of delicious treats! We are incredibly proud of you!
Year 3 visit the library, by Miss Platt
Date: 24th Feb 2026 @ 1:48pm
Year 3 enjoyed a fantastic trip to the local library, where they represented the school with exemplary behaviour throughout the visit. The children demonstrated outstanding listening skills and respect for both the library staff and members of the public, making us all incredibly proud.
During the visit, pupils took part in an engaging library quiz, working collaboratively in small groups to apply and showcase all the information they had learned. They showed great teamwork, communication, and enthusiasm as they navigated the different sections of the library to find answers. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they used their research skills in a real-world setting.
The children also had the opportunity to explore the wide range of books available, from exciting fiction stories to fascinating non-fiction texts. Many pupils discovered new authors and genres, sparking curiosity and a love of reading that we hope will continue to flourish. The trip was a valuable experience that not only reinforced their learning but also encouraged independence and a lifelong enjoyment of books.
Reception and Year 1 Enjoy Creativity Week with ECHO performing arts, by Miss Platt
Date: 24th Feb 2026 @ 11:19am
Our Reception and Year 1 children shine with Echo Performing Arts as they explore the power of the earth’s elements, creating an imaginative dance inspired by fire, water, air and earth. The children built up their confidence, developed their creativity and teamwork to create an amazing dance routine!
Year 1 enjoy being scientists!, by Miss Platt
Date: 24th Feb 2026 @ 11:17am
Our Year 1 children explored the wonderful world of animals. They sorted and organised them into different groups like mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles. They challenged each other by making different categories and asking their partner if they could guess what they had done.
Chinese New Year in Years 1,2 and 3!, by Miss Platt
Date: 22nd Feb 2026 @ 12:00pm
Years 1,2 and 3 enjoyed their Chinese New Year celebrations, they explored the Chinese Myth that explains the 12 year cycle of the Chinese calendar through a story and learnt about the traditions associated with the New Lunar Year and the lucky foods: fish for good luck; dumplings for wealth and noodles for a long life. It is also bad luck to have your hair cut during this period as it is believed that you are cutting away your wealth. The class also learned which zodiac animal they are and the characteristics they may share. They then tried using chopsticks to pick up different food and learned that a third of the worlds population use chopsticks! Some children had to use their resilience and perseverance skills as this was tricky! The children also created their own Chinese dragon and ended the session receiving the lucky red envelopes, with 2 hands, and trying to say the traditional greeting 'Kung hei fat choi". Thank you to Serena Clarke and Raffy Liu for organising and delivering the session and sharing your culture with us all.
Kung Hei Fat Choi!, by Miss Platt
Date: 13th Feb 2026 @ 4:16pm
A huge thank you to Raffy and Serena who visited Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 today to share their culture and traditions with the children to help them learn more about Chinese New Year. Raffy also set up a stall on the playground after school and invited the whole school community to get involved in Chinese calligraphy and crafts.
Dressing Up for Wilmslow Animal Sanctuary!, by Miss Platt
Date: 13th Feb 2026 @ 1:38pm
Today our school was filled with creatures of every kind as the children and staff dressed up to raise money for Wilmslow Animal Sanctuary. From axolotls and giraffes to wolves, rabbits… and even a whale or two, the effort and imagination were fantastic! It was a joyful day full of colour, creativity and plenty of smiles.
A huge thank you to all our families for supporting such a wonderful cause.
Entries to our Animal Art Competition are now in, and we can’t wait to look through them. The winning artists will be announced after half term—watch this space!
Year 2 Art Workshop with Art Spacers, by Miss Platt
Date: 12th Feb 2026 @ 9:45am
Our Year 2 children had a wonderful creative experience this week during a special art workshop led by Artspacers. The session focused on collage, and the children designed and made their very own colourful Elmer elephants using a wide range of recycled materials. From textured paper to fabric scraps, each Elmer became completely unique — a brilliant celebration of creativity and sustainability.
The excitement didn’t stop there — the children even added working lights to their Elmers, bringing their artwork to life in the most magical way!
It was a fantastic hands‑on opportunity for the children to explore new techniques, express themselves and take pride in their imaginative creations. Well done, Year 2!
Dr Diane visits Year 5, by Miss Platt
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 2:09pm
Year 5 had an unforgettable visit from the UK’s only Maya archaeologist! Pupils were fascinated as they explored authentic Maya artefacts and learned about ancient Maya life first-hand. The session sparked brilliant questions and excitement, and the children absolutely loved the chance to handle and investigate real historical objects.
Reception visit Alderley Edge Library, by Miss Platt
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 1:46pm
Reception had a wonderful morning exploring Alderley Edge Library this half term. The children loved sharing stories with the librarians, discovering new books, and learning how the library works. They were especially excited to choose their own stories to bring back to school and enjoyed listening to a special group read‑aloud. It was a brilliant opportunity to nurture their love of reading and to show them how our local library is a place full of adventure and imagination. A big thank you to the library team for making us feel so welcome, and to our parent helpers for joining us on the trip.
Year 3 and 4 get drumming!, by Miss Platt
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 7:47am
To launch our creativity week, Year 3 and Year 4 had an incredible time taking part in a mixed South American and African drumming workshop, led by the fantastic instructor Keith. The children explored a range of rhythms, techniques and instruments, working together to create powerful and exciting performances. The class were filled with energy, teamwork and enthusiasm as they expressed themselves through music. A huge thank you to Keith for inspiring such a memorable musical experience — and well done to Years 3 and 4.
Valentines Disco Fun!, by Miss Platt
Date: 6th Feb 2026 @ 4:13pm
Ice Investigation, by Miss Platt
Date: 1st Feb 2026 @ 2:49pm
The children were excited to receive a letter from Queen Elsa, asking for their help to rescue some of her friends who had been frozen in ice. They suggested different ways to melt the ice, considering how to carry out a fair test and work safely. During their 'choose time', they enjoyed trying out one of their methods, using pipettes and warm water, further developing their problem-solving and investigative skills.
Reception have been busy!, by Miss Platt
Date: 27th Jan 2026 @ 10:26am
The Reception children have loved exploring the camping area and mud kitchen as they continue their learning through the theme of The Forest and Nature. Through these activities, they have been developing their creativity, communication skills and understanding of the natural world around them.
In maths the children have used Numicon to explore the different ways that the number 7 can be made, developing their understanding of number composition and early addition. They also enjoyed comparing the weight of a variety of objects in their environment, using language such as heavier, lighter and equal to describe what they observed.
In art children have used both ICT and paint media to create some wonderful forest themed pictures, developing their creativity and confidence in using a range of tools and materials.
Year 6 learn Lacrosse, by Miss Platt
Date: 27th Jan 2026 @ 9:50am
As part of the P.E. Curriculum, Year 6 have been learning how to play lacrosse, their sessions have included refining
Astronaut Art in Year 5, by Miss Platt
Date: 27th Jan 2026 @ 9:44am
In Year 5, pupils combined printing and drawing techniques to create a striking piece of astronaut artwork inspired by the American artist Georgia O’Keeffe. They explored bold shapes, strong lines and carefully chosen colours, using print to build textured backgrounds before adding detailed drawn elements. The final pieces reflect O’Keeffe’s distinctive style.
Year 3 Computing, by Miss Platt
Date: 26th Jan 2026 @ 9:58am
Year 3 have started their first programming unit on Scratch. They thoroughly enjoyed selecting their 'Sprites' (characters) and backgrounds and starting to code them to move or change. By the end of the lesson, everyone was able to add a sprite and a background and either make the sprite move or make the background change. Great start Year 3!
La Fête des Rois, by Miss Platt
Date: 23rd Jan 2026 @ 4:30pm
Year 4 started their French learning this term by exploring a traditional French festival. La Fête des Rois (the Festival of the Kings) is celebrated on the 6th January each year and commemorates the visit of the Three Wise Men to baby Jesus. It is marked by the tradition of 'la Galette de Rois', where a small figurine or coin (la fêve) is baked inside a cake that is shared with the family. Traditionally, the youngest child hides under the table and decides which member of the family gets which piece of cake. The member of the family who finds the 'fêve' then becomes King or Queen for the day. Year 4 acted this celebration out in groups, with the youngest member of the group deciding which piece of (paper) cake would be given to each person, then they all turned over their "cake" and revealed our Kings and Queens.
