Our Recent Events
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.
Freeze Frame Fun in Year 5!, by Miss Platt
Date: 23rd Jan 2026 @ 1:37pm
In English this term, Year 5 have been exploring their class text The Errand through drama. The children used freeze-frame activities, where they created still images with their bodies to represent key moments from the story. This helped them to think carefully about characters’ feelings, motivations and how events unfold.
Snow Day Fun at AECPS, by Miss Platt
Date: 6th Jan 2026 @ 10:57am
Our school grounds were filled with laughter and excitement today as the children enjoyed a magical morning playing in the snow. From building snowmen to making snow angels, pupils embraced the winter weather with plenty of smiles and teamwork.
Throughout all the fun, the children remembered our school code — Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Responsible. They looked out for one another, played safely, and showed wonderful care for our school environment.
A huge thank you to Mr Balogh who thoroughly cleared the pathways through school so that we could open safely.
KS2 Perform the Nativity, by Miss Platt
Date: 6th Jan 2026 @ 10:51am
Our KS2 Nativity was nothing short of spectacular – full of confident acting, beautiful singing, and the magical sound of bell ringing. The choir shone brightly, and every child played their part. At times, it was an emotional experience that truly captured the spirit of Christmas. We couldn’t be prouder of our pupils for their hard work and talent. It was wonderful to have the whole community come together to celebrate and mark the start of the festive season. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us.
Breakfast with Santa, by Miss Platt
Date: 6th Jan 2026 @ 10:49am
Our fantastic PTA held a wonderfully jolly "Breakfast with Santa" this week. The children tucked in to their delicious festive breakfast bags, whilst Santa came round to each table and then read them a story. Santa and his elves then took a trip around school to visit the KS2 classes and every child in school recieved a chocolate gift. Thank you PTA for hosting such a fun activity for the children.
Choir sing at Christingle, by Miss Platt
Date: 6th Jan 2026 @ 10:46am
Our School Choir shone brightly at St Philip's Church, filling the space with beautiful harmonies and heartfelt singing. Their performance was a true celebration of talent and teamwork, making AECPS proud by representing us with confidence and warmth. Well done to all involved.
KS1Shine in "Knock, Knock! The Nativity", by Miss Platt
Date: 6th Jan 2026 @ 10:40am
Our KS1 pupils truly shone in their wonderful performance of Knock Knock – The Nativity! The hall was filled with festive cheer as the children showcased their amazing singing, lively dancing, and fantastic acting skills. From joyful songs to heartfelt storytelling and "Knock, Knock Jokes" every moment captured the magic of Christmas. A huge well done to all the children and staff who made this such a memorable celebration.
Pupils go for gold in the Bebras Computing Challenge, by Miss Platt
Date: 6th Jan 2026 @ 10:38am
Recently, Year 5 and 6 took part in the Bebras Computing Challenge, a fun event that helps children explore computational thinking. The challenge is completed online in school, and pupils have 45 minutes to work through interactive tasks that get them thinking logically and solving problems.The Bebras Challenge is open to young people aged 6 to 19, and last year over 3 million students from more than 80 countries got involved—so our pupils were part of something really big! The tasks are designed so that every child can have a go and show what they can do, whether they love maths and computing or not.Some of the activities were tricky, but we were very proud of how the children stuck at it. They showed great resilience and really enjoyed the chance to challenge themselves and try something new. Every child who completed the challenge will receive a certificate and a special mention to 5 children who received a Gold certificate for scoring in the top 10% of the competition nationally: Ada Finch, Aaron O'Connell, Jacob Lamb, Rose Vanden and Hugo Cowgill.
Amazing DT across the school!, by Miss Platt
Date: 6th Jan 2026 @ 10:31am
Across the school children worked hard on DT projects.
-Year 1 children completed their Christmas weaving projects. They worked incredibly hard and showed real perseverance, especially when the task became challenging.
-Year 2 created their very own hand puppets. They showed fantastic creativity when designing their puppets, carefully thinking about colours, features and materials.
-Year 3 made picture picture frames by measuring, sawing and decorating. The children loved this project and worked really hard on these.
-Year 4 used upcycled materials, and thoughtfully designed and created beautiful hanging decorations, considering both appearance and sustainability. It was wonderful to see their creativity, perseverance and pride as they transformed unwanted materials into meaningful handmade gifts.
-Year 5 explored contemporary textile design by creating their own decorative cushions. They experimented with printing techniques using stencils, fabric paint and fabric pens to develop bold, modern patterns. To finish their designs, pupils learned and applied hand-sewing skills, using running stitch and chain stitch to add detail and assemble their cushions, combining creativity with practical craftsmanship.
- Year 6 showcased their creativity and engineering skills in DT by designing and building moving vehicles. After experimenting with prototypes, pupils developed their own unique designs using pulleys, axle motors, and electrical components such as cells.
