Alderley Edge Community Primary School: Our Recent Events

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, by Miss Platt

Date: 26th Mar 2026 @ 2:29pm

Our Year 3 and 4 pupils took to the stage with a beautiful and heartfelt production of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse. Inspired by Charlie Mackesy’s much‑loved story, the performance brought themes of friendship, kindness, courage, and hope to life in a truly memorable way.

Through expressive acting, thoughtful narration, and charming ensemble moments, the children captured the gentle magic of the boy’s journey and the wisdom shared by his unlikely companions. From the mole’s delightful humour to the fox’s quiet strength and the horse’s uplifting messages, each scene reflected the care and creativity the pupils invested in their roles.

The production was a celebration not just of performance, but of the values we hold dear as a school—compassion, teamwork, and believing in yourself. We are incredibly proud of every child for their dedication, confidence, and joy on stage.

A heartfelt thank‑you to the staff team for their support and to our families for cheering the children on. It was a truly special performance that will stay with us for a long time.

Reception’s Inspiring Trip to the Whitworth Art Gallery, by Miss Platt

Date: 26th Mar 2026 @ 11:00am

Reception had a wonderfully creative day at the Whitworth Art Gallery, packed with hands‑on art, exploration and imagination. The children tried their hand at etching and sculpting trees, then worked together to create a stunning whole‑class leaf collage. They also learned about “The Great Wave” by the Japanese artist Hokusai and sketched their own landscapes inspired by Japan’s dramatic scenery.

One of the highlights of the day was an exciting art hunt around the gallery, where the children searched for hidden details tucked away in sculptures, tapestries and paintings. Their curiosity and enthusiasm were incredible to see!

It was such a busy, exciting and exhausting adventure that more than a few children fell fast asleep on the coach journey home!

Year 6 Enjoy a Fantastic Afternoon at Crucial Crew!, by Miss Platt

Date: 26th Mar 2026 @ 10:43am

Year 6 had a brilliant afternoon at the Crucial Crew child‑safety event at Macclesfield Rugby Club. The children took part in a series of hands‑on workshops designed to help them build confidence, learn important life skills and understand how to keep themselves — and others — safe as they move towards secondary school.

They threw themselves into every activity with enthusiasm, but a firm favourite of the day was definitely the “beer goggles” experience! Lots of laughs were had as the children discovered just how tricky (and disorientating!) everyday tasks become under the influence — a memorable and powerful reminder about making safe choices.

Well done, Year 6 — you represented our school brilliantly!

A Celebration of Music!, by Miss Platt

Date: 20th Mar 2026 @ 4:44pm

Our school was filled with music on Thursday as pupils took part in day 1 of our fantastic whole school music days. Children had the opportunity to perform both as soloists and as part of bands, orchestras and choirs, showcasing their many talents to a live audience of fellow pupils and parents.

From singing to playing a wide range of instruments, every performance was full of confidence, creativity and joy. It was wonderful to see the children supporting one another and celebrating each other’s achievements.

A huge well done to all of our performers for such a memorable and uplifting day of music!

Chromatography in Year 3, by Miss Platt

Date: 19th Mar 2026 @ 9:52am

Year 3 returned from lunch to find a mystery waiting for them — the glue sticks had vanished, and a handwritten note had been left behind. Their challenge was to use chromatography to work out which pen had written the note and uncover the culprit.

To investigate, the children placed a small dot of ink from each suspect pen onto a piece of paper towel. Using pipettes, they carefully added drops of water and watched as the colours in the ink began to separate and spread. Each group compared the patterns created by the different pens with the ink from the note, looking closely at how the colours travelled through the paper.

After some impressive scientific detective work, every group concluded that Pen Number 1 — the handwriting pen — was responsible. The children were fascinated by the colourful ink patterns and thoroughly enjoyed this hands‑on introduction to chromatography and problem‑solving.

British Science Week: How Do Boats Float?, by Miss Platt

Date: 19th Mar 2026 @ 9:47am

As part of British Science Week, Year 6 dived into a hands‑on investigation exploring the question: How do boats float? Using only paper, foil and a selection of marbles, pupils designed and built their own miniature rafts—testing how shape, structure and material choices affected buoyancy.

Working like real engineers, the children planned, adapted and refined their designs before carefully placing them in water to see how many marbles each raft could hold. There was plenty of problem‑solving, creative thinking and scientific discussion as they compared results and explored why some models stayed afloat longer than others.

The classroom was full of curiosity, teamwork and excitement—exactly what Science Week is all about!

Year 6 Science Fair, by Miss Platt

Date: 19th Mar 2026 @ 9:44am

Year 6 Science Fair 2026

Our Year 6 children have wowed us once again with their creativity, curiosity and impressive scientific thinking at this year’s Science Fair! Over the past few weeks, pupils have been working hard at home to design and carry out their own original investigations—from forming hypotheses and planning experiments to recording data and drawing thoughtful conclusions.

Today, they proudly presented their projects in the school hall, sharing their findings with classmates, staff and visiting families. It was wonderful to see such a wide range of questions being explored, all driven by the children’s own interests and enthusiasm for science.

We are incredibly proud of the effort, independence and scientific rigour shown by every member of Year 6. A huge well done to all our young scientists—and thank you to families for supporting them along the way.

Enjoy the photos capturing some of the highlights from this inspiring afternoon!

Year 1 have been busy scientists!, by Miss Platt

Date: 13th Mar 2026 @ 10:04am

This week in Year 1, the children have thoroughly enjoyed taking part in a range of activities to celebrate Science Week. We began by creating detailed fact files about Nobel Prize–winning scientist Linda Brown Buck, developing our understanding of her important contributions to the study of the human sense of smell.

The children also applied their problem‑solving and design skills by constructing and testing their own paper aeroplanes. There was great anticipation as each flight was measured to determine which design travelled the furthest, encouraging the children to think scientifically about factors such as shape, weight, and force.

In addition, we explored how sheepdogs are trained to herd sheep, gaining an appreciation for their remarkable intelligence and teamwork with farmers. This learning led to a thoughtful discussion about the role of cow pats in the environment and their importance within farming ecosystems.

It has been a highly engaging and informative week, with the children demonstrating curiosity, enthusiasm, and a growing confidence in scientific thinking

Year 6 Explore ‘Science with Cabbages’!, by Miss Platt

Date: 13th Mar 2026 @ 10:03am

Year 6 had a fantastic day taking part in Science with Cabbages, an exciting hands‑on workshop that brought science to life in the most colourful (and sometimes rather smelly!) way. The children explored a range of practical investigations, from extracting colours from cabbage leaves to testing acids and alkalis using natural indicators.

They loved getting stuck into real scientific enquiry—predicting, observing, experimenting, and drawing conclusions just like professional scientists. The room was filled with curiosity, collaboration, and plenty of awe and wonder as pupils discovered how everyday materials can reveal amazing scientific secrets.

It was a brilliant day of learning, fun, and cabbage‑powered science!

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

The children were delighted to welcome a mystery reader who shared a story with the class. They also enjoyed talking about their favourite books with their friends before taking part in a special Scholastic live lesson. During the session, they listened beautifully to The Velveteen Rabbit and then joined in with an exciting “draw‑along” masterclass led by the book’s illustrator, David Litchfield.

We were so impressed with the care and creativity the children showed in their own illustrations- Well done Reception!

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.