Alderley Edge Community Primary School: Our Recent Events

Year 5 Develop Their Computer Aided Design Skills in Computing, by Mrs Walsh

Date: 6th May 2026 @ 9:52am

Year 5 have been learning how to create vector drawings using digital tools, focusing on shapes, lines and colour.

They developed skills in layering, grouping and resizing to build detailed designs.

We are very proud of their creativity and the confidence they have shown using new technology.

Year 2 Have The Best Time on their Residential to Delamere, by Mrs Walsh

Date: 27th Apr 2026 @ 1:57pm

Our Year 2 class had a wonderful time on their residential trip to Delamere, packed with fun and adventure. The children enjoyed exciting activities such as den building, campfires, and nature walks, making memories they will never forget.

For many of the children, this was their first time staying away from home. They all rose to the challenge brilliantly, gaining confidence and independence throughout the experience.

A huge thank you to all the staff who supported and looked after the children during the trip. Their hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm made this residential such a great success.

Year 3 Enjoy Learning To Play String Instruments in Music, by Mrs Walsh

Date: 27th Apr 2026 @ 1:46pm

Year 3 have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know their stringed instruments as they begin this half term’s music sessions.

They have listened attentively and shown great enthusiasm.

Everyone is very much looking forward to seeing their progression over the coming weeks.

AECPS welcome Show Racism the Red Card into school, by Mrs Walsh

Date: 27th Apr 2026 @ 9:33am

AECPS recently welcomed Show Racism the Red Card into school to deliver impactful sessions for our children. The charity led interactive workshops with pupils in Key Stage 2 and assemblies for children in Key Stage 1, helping them to understand what racism is and how it affects individuals and society.

Through engaging activities and discussions, children developed empathy, critical thinking skills, and a greater awareness of how to challenge racism and stereotypes. The sessions were informative, age‑appropriate, and thoughtfully received by all children.

AECPS Choir Compete at Alderley Edge Festival, by Mrs Walsh

Date: 27th Apr 2026 @ 9:32am

The AECPS Choir achieved an excellent second place at the Alderley Edge Festival, competing against a strong and varied field. The standard of competition was extremely high, making the result even more impressive.

The children sang beautifully and impressed the adjudicators with their confident performance, earning an outstanding mark. They performed two contrasting pieces: “Fire” and “Go the Distance” from the Disney movie Hercules, showcasing both energy and emotional expression.

We are incredibly proud of all the children for their commitment, teamwork, and musical talent throughout this fantastic experience.

Teamwork and Targets: Year 2 & 3 Take on the Boccia Festival, by Miss Platt

Date: 23rd Apr 2026 @ 8:49pm

A group of children from Year 2 and 3 went to Wilmslow High School for an afternoon at a Boccia Festival. Boccia is similar to the game of boules and involves each team trying to get as close as they can to the white ball or the jack. The children all listened carefully to the rules and showed great resilience and determination when playing, and they all developed a new skill. Well done! Florence and Donald also received 'player of the match' during the games.

Silent Disco Success, by Miss Platt

Date: 23rd Apr 2026 @ 5:01pm

Our recent Silent Disco for KS1 and KS2 was an absolute hit and a truly joyful experience for everyone involved. From start to finish, the hall was filled with smiles, laughter and non‑stop dancing as pupils chose their own channels and showed off some fantastic moves.

The playlist had something for everyone – from infectious K‑pop tracks that had pupils busting out slick choreography, to sing‑along favourites like Pink Pony Club, which quickly became a crowd favourite. It was wonderful to see children of all ages dancing confidently, supporting one another and enjoying the shared experience in such a positive and inclusive way.

A huge thank you to the wonderful PTA and all staff who helped make the event run so smoothly, and well done to our brilliant pupils for making the Silent Disco such a memorable success. We’re already looking forward to the next one!

Year 4 Learn, Explore and Have Fun on Their Whitehall Residential, by Mrs Walsh

Date: 16th Apr 2026 @ 8:40am

Year 4 had an amazing time on their residential to Whitehall.

The children gained lots of opportunities to develop their resilience, independence and courage to tried new experiences.

Their behaviour was amazing. We are very proud of them.

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!