Alderley Edge Community Primary School

Our Recent Events

Dazzling at the Dance Festival, by Mrs Walsh

Date: 18th Jul 2025 @ 1:26pm

Children from years KS2 dazzled their audience at the Maccelsfield Acacdemy Dance Festiva.

The team dressed to express themselves and danced to 'This Is Me' from the Greatest Showman.

The theme this years the Rights of the Child from UNICEF and AECPS performed with passion.

Well done team!

Pirates and Merpeople Make a Splash in KS1 Show, by Mrs Walsh

Date: 18th Jul 2025 @ 12:24pm

Our amazing Year 1 and 2 children took to the stage in a thrilling performance filled with swashbuckling pirates and courageous merpeople.

With bold singing, energetic dancing, and captivating acting, the children brought their story to life and delighted their audiences.

A huge well done to all the children for their fantastic efforts — and a big thank you to the staff for putting together such a memorable show!

Winners of the Wilmslow Schools Rounders Tournament, by Mrs Walsh

Date: 18th Jul 2025 @ 12:23pm

Our Year 5 and 6 Rounders Team were in action playing against schools from across the area.

The team won all their matches convincingly and were crowned Wilmslow Schools' Rounders Champions.

Well Done Team!

Year 5 & 6 Dazzle in AECPS’s Spectacular “The Greatest Showman”, by Mrs Walsh

Date: 18th Jul 2025 @ 12:23pm

What a show!

Our talented Year 5 and 6 children lit up the stage with AECPS’s dazzling version of The Greatest Showman. With powerful singing, confident performances, and energy that could rival the West End, they truly wowed their audience. A special well done to everyone who took part — especially those brave enough to take on solos. You were all incredible!

Thank you to the staff for enabling the children to create magical memories and to all parents for your support with costumes and line learning. A real team effort!

Reception Visit Kenyon Hall Farm, by Mrs Walsh

Date: 18th Jul 2025 @ 12:21pm

Reception had a fabulous day out exploring Kenyon Hall Farm to celebrate the end of their first year at school.

The children learnt all about the farm and the plants and enjoyed picking their own strawberries.

They had a competition to see who could pick the biggest and there were several winners!

Miss Platt was very proud of all the children and their immaculate behaviour.

Thank you to our parent volunteers who supported the visit. We hope you had a lovely day too!

Year 4 Samba in the playground, by Miss Platt

Date: 4th Jul 2025 @ 6:11pm

The playground came alive this week with the infectious rhythms of Brazil as our talented Year 4 pupils put on a fantastic samba performance! After weeks of learning about samba music, the children showcased their skills using drums, shakers, and other percussion instruments in a lively outdoor concert for the whole school. A huge well done to all the performers – you brought the carnival spirit to our playground!

Pedometer Power in Year 4!, by Miss Platt

Date: 4th Jul 2025 @ 6:09pm

Year 4 have been busy coders this week, designing and programming their very own pedometers using Micro:bits! As part of their computing lessons, the children learned how to code their devices to count steps accurately, then worked hard debugging and refining their programs to improve the accuracy of the counting. It was fantastic to see their problem-solving and teamwork in action — and even better to witness their excitement as they tested out their creations on the school playground!

Year 3 Strings!, by Miss Platt

Date: 3rd Jul 2025 @ 3:01pm

his morning, Year 3 gave a flawless performance showcasing their incredible skills with string instruments. It was a wonderful opportunity for the children to demonstrate the progress they’ve made and share their musical talents with their proud parents. The enthusiasm and dedication they displayed truly made the event memorable and inspiring for everyone involved.  A special thanks to Mrs Aitken.  
 

Year 2 complete their DT, by Miss Platt

Date: 3rd Jul 2025 @ 10:44am

Year 2 have been busy making mechanisms in our Design and Technology lessons. 
 
They have designed, created and evaluated their own winches. Well done, Year 2!

Brilliant Bales Race - Thank You PTA, by Mrs Walsh

Date: 27th Jun 2025 @ 11:22am

Thank you to the PTA and our wonderful parents and friends who sponsored us for the annual bales race.

It was a long way but we managed it and raised nearly £3000 on the way!

What an achievement!

 

Reception release their butterflies, by Miss Platt

Date: 26th Jun 2025 @ 2:49pm

Our Reception children have been captivated by the incredible journey of caterpillars transforming into beautiful butterflies! As part of their learning about life cycles, the children observed each stage of metamorphosis up close, from tiny caterpillars to chrysalides, and finally to vibrant butterflies. The project ended with a joyful moment as the children released their butterflies into the school garden, waving them off into the world with wonder and delight. A truly unforgettable experience that brought learning to life! Many thanks to the pre-school for sharing their caterpillars!

Sport week was a hit with Year 2, by Miss Platt

Date: 23rd Jun 2025 @ 9:58am

What a fantastic week of enrichment for Year 2! It was wonderful to see our children demonstrate so many of their physical skills during Sports Week. There are too many sports to list but they have enjoyed a range of activities from dance to rugby. 

Year 3 explore the features of the River Bollin at The Carrs, by Miss Platt

Date: 20th Jun 2025 @ 8:11pm

The children worked amazingly, using teamwork and curiosity to investigate the river's natural features. They annotated maps with symbols and used geographical vocabulary such as depositionerosionflow, and meander to describe what they observed. The day ended with a cheerful game of Pooh Sticks—a perfect way to celebrate our river adventure!

The sack race is a hit with Year 5, by Miss Platt

Date: 20th Jun 2025 @ 8:09pm

Year 5 loved the Running Bear activities - especially the sack race! Some children were almost Tigger in disguise! They also showed great teamwork and communication in the hoop activities!

Year 6 hit the Velodrome, by Miss Platt

Date: 20th Jun 2025 @ 4:50pm

On Wedneday Year 6 had an amazing opportunity to try a new cycling skill; how to ride a BMX! They were extremely successful and were able to ride on a real track! The children had a tour of the velodrome and even had the chance to watch some Olympians on the track. 

Year 4 finish Sports Week with a super busy day!, by Miss Platt

Date: 20th Jun 2025 @ 4:37pm

Year 4 started Friday with a fun-filled running session led by staff from local running shop, Running Bear. After a lively warm-up and some exciting sprint races, the class took on a series of obstacle courses – with the sack leg proving a firm favourite! They also took part in a cricket session, where they practised both overarm and underarm throws, along with catching skills. They then moved into mini games, giving them the chance to apply their bowling, batting, and fielding techniques in a fun and active way. Finally, Year 4 battled through the stifling heat to finish Sports Week with a fantastic netball coaching session led by Jo from Kingsway Power. The children focused on developing their movement, practised chest passes and throwing while on the move, and sharpened their shooting skills. They ended the session – and the week – with a thrilling house shoot-out competition. A brilliant end to an action-packed Sports Week!

Reception love the Shark Park, by Miss Platt

Date: 20th Jun 2025 @ 4:26pm

Reception loved their trip out to The Alderley Edge School for Girls, to make use of some of their outdoor facitiites- including the "Shark Park". Children had time to scoot, climb, dig, build and crawl for their gross motor development, and threading and chalkboard work for fine motor too. Many thanks to The Girls School for sharing their space with us.

Year 4 Bubble Football, by Miss Platt

Date: 20th Jun 2025 @ 4:19pm

On Thursday, Year 4 headed to Power League in Stockport for a hilarious and action-packed Bubble Football session! The children bounced, rolled, and laughed their way through games of last man standing and mini matches. Despite the scorching heat, they showed great resilience, energy, and enthusiasm throughout – another brilliant day of fun during Sports Week!

Year 4 Tennis, by Miss Platt

Date: 20th Jun 2025 @ 4:15pm

On Thursday afternoon, Year 4 enjoyed a fantastic tennis coaching session with Paul from Heyes Lane Tennis Club. The children practised a range of ball and racket skills, building control and confidence. They wrapped up the session with a fun mini competition, showcasing their progress and sportsmanship – a perfect end to a sporty day!

Year 1 Cheerleading, by Miss Platt

Date: 18th Jun 2025 @ 4:31pm

Year 1 had an exciting time taking part in a cheerleading lesson as part of Sports Week! The children loved learning new skills, including tumbles, simple lifts (with adult support), and energetic cheer dance routines. Their enthusiasm was infectious as they worked together, building teamwork and confidence while having lots of fun cheering each other on!

Year 4 Lacrosse, by Miss Platt

Date: 18th Jun 2025 @ 4:29pm

Today, Year 4 took part in an exciting lacrosse training session led by coaches from Wilmslow Lacrosse Club! The children loved getting to grips with this fast-paced sport, learning how to pass, catch, and shoot with skill and confidence. It was another fantastic opportunity to try something new and stay active during Sports Week!

Year 5 enjoy Tennis and Lacrosse, by Miss Platt

Date: 18th Jun 2025 @ 4:21pm

Year 5 thoroughly enjoyed their visit to Alderley Edge Tennis Club yesterday afternoon and it's great to see how their tennis skills are developing year on year. After a very hot sports day this morning, Year 5 gave lacrosse a go this afternoon. They developed their throwing and catching skills further, used a goal to practise their shots and then had a mini game!

KS1 Sports Day fun, by Miss Platt

Date: 18th Jun 2025 @ 4:11pm

A great afternoon was had by all as the children worked thier way around their racing, throwing and jumping events. Despite the heat, the children stayed in high spirits, cheering on their team mates and showing great determination and resilience. Well done to all of our children, those that won medals, those that were recognised for displaying Sports Values and every single child that gave it their all, tried something new, or cheered on their teammates. We are so proud of you!

Our Cheerleaders "WOW" the crowds., by Miss Platt

Date: 18th Jun 2025 @ 4:04pm

A big thank you to our Cheerleaders who performed a great routine to open our KS1 Sports Day this afternoon. The squad performed some daring lifts as well as dancing, cheering and fabulous acrobatics! 

KS2 Sports Day, by Miss Platt

Date: 18th Jun 2025 @ 3:58pm

KS2 had a wonderful morning today during their sports day. Some of the highest high jumps we have seen, exceptional javelin throws and fast sprints made for an exciting (yet hot!) morning. Congratulations to all of our medal winners - both competative and sports values awards. It was wonderful to see the children support one another - their enthusiasm truly stood out today. Thank you to all of our fantastic volunteers for helping the event run so smoothly.

Contact Us
Alderley Edge Community Primary School Church Lane, Alderley Edge, Cheshire SK9 7UZ
01625 704510
Headteacher | Mrs Lindsey Walsh
SENDCO | Miss Melanie Rose
Designated Safeguarding Lead | Mrs Lindsey Walsh
Bursar | Mrs Suzanne Broadrick