Our Recent Events
Can You Play Tchoukball? We Can!, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 7th Feb 2025 @ 5:17pm
A team of year 6 children visited Wilmslow High School to learn how to play Tchoukball.
This fast, furious and technical sport is unique as you can score at both ends of the pitch.
The team listened well, watched and learnt how to use their tactics to beat their opposition.... which they did in each game!
Great job Year 6.
Magical Memories Made at Valentine's Disco, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 7th Feb 2025 @ 4:55pm
Thank you to our wonderful PTA for an amazing Valentine's Disco.
Dressed in their best, children from across the school danced and sang the night away.
What great memories were made!
Year 4 Footballers Take On Local Teams, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 7th Feb 2025 @ 4:52pm
Our Year 4 Football team battled the rain to participate in a local tournament.
The team fought hard and played with determination and resilience.
We are very proud of them all.
Year 5 Discover the Past with Mayan Archaeologist, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 7th Feb 2025 @ 4:38pm
Year 5 travelled back in time to the Mayans with Britains only Mayan Archaeologist, Dr Diane.
They were able to investigate original artefacts that were 1000s of years old and learn all about this fascinating period in history.
Year 3 Football Team in Action, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 7th Feb 2025 @ 4:35pm
Our Year 3 team played represented AECPS at a football tournament hosted by MultiSports.
They played against other schools and narrowly missed out on the final!
Despite the dreadful weather they gave their all and we are very proud of them!
新年快乐 - 'Gong hei fat choy', by Mrs Walsh
Date: 31st Jan 2025 @ 4:04pm
We have really enjoyed celebrating Chinese New Year.
Thank you to Raffy Liu and the PTA for sharing this amazing festival with us all.
Year 3 practise their golf skills in PE!, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 30th Jan 2025 @ 5:18pm
Year 3 are thoroughly enjoying learning some of the skills of golf!
They have been working on their grip of the club and have considered how much swing to use for the desired power and distance in an attempt to hit the target!
Year 3, we are so impressed!
Year 3 Visit 'The Knitted Bible', by Mrs Walsh
Date: 30th Jan 2025 @ 5:07pm
Year 3 were invited to see the 'Knitted Bible' at Alderley Edge School for Girls.
This amazing piece of craft-work depicts well known stories from the bible through knitted characters and scenes.
The children were in awe of the skill and beauty of the scenes and impressed their teachers with their knowledge of the different Bible stories.
Their thoughtful questions and exemplary behaviour made everyone really proud.
Year 6 Join in Dodgeball Festival at Macclesfield Academy, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 30th Jan 2025 @ 12:15pm
Our Year 6 dodgeball team were in action against 6 other schools at a dodgeball festival.
It was fast, fun and furious and they won every game!
Well done team.
Celebrating Chinese New Year, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 30th Jan 2025 @ 12:13pm
Year 6 celebrated Chinese New Year, learning about the Year of the Snake.
Some of them were born in the Year of the snake!
Did you know that using chopsticks is a sign of humility and moderation?
Year 5 Use Drama to Explore Text, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 29th Jan 2025 @ 2:57pm
Year 5 have been exploring the inner thoughts and feelings of the Errand boy in their new English text The Errand.
Only the very start of the text has been shared, where the boy is travelling through the Whispering Wood.
Year 5 explored the perspective of both the boy and the trees, plants and animals of the Whispering Wood.
They used physical theatre and freeze frames and also displayed some great stage whispering! They then recorded the thoughts and sayings in their books.
The children are really enjoying this book and can't wait to find out more!
We loved MultiSports at Wilmslow High School, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 24th Jan 2025 @ 2:33pm
Children from year 3 and 4 represented our school at an inter-school multisports event.
The children tried our new activities as well as perfecting skills in other areas.
Thank you to Wilmslow High for organising this event.
Learning to Keep Safe Online in Year 3, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 24th Jan 2025 @ 1:56pm
Year 3 started their new Computing unit on Online Safety.
They used 2Connect to create a mind map to show some of the ways that the Internet is used.
They also discussed how a class blog could be used effectively.
We Enjoy Visiting Alderley Edge Library, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 14th Jan 2025 @ 3:35pm
Each year group took a trip to Alderley Edge Library. They were given expert guidance on finding books of interest and were able to read a wide range during free time.
Many of the children are excited to go back and borrow some books!
Thank you very much Alderley Edge Library staff!
Exciting Start To New Year with Fun in the Snow!, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 14th Jan 2025 @ 3:33pm
What a start to the year and we took the opportunity to get creative and develop team work in the snow.
Father Christmas Makes a Special Visit to AECPS, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 20th Dec 2024 @ 9:55am
The children were delighted to see Father Christmas this morning.
He took a special detour to visit all the classes and to have breakfast with KS1 and reception.
He even read them a special story and we wished him a Happy Christmas!
KS2 Nativity Captivates the Congregation, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 19th Dec 2024 @ 5:21pm
The children in KS2, led by year 6, captivated the congregation as they retold the Christmas story through the eyes of witnesses.
The songs, poems and acting was of an exceptionally high standard and reminded us all of the reason why we celebrate at this time of year.
KS1 Delight Parents with Whoopsie-Daisy Angel!, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 19th Dec 2024 @ 5:13pm
Our Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 children wowed their audience with a stunning performance of their version of the nativity - Whoopsie-Daisy Angel.
The children all sang beautifully and remembered all their lines.... a great way to get us all in the festive spirit!
School Choir Perform for Parents at Christmas, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 18th Dec 2024 @ 2:43pm
The annual PTA christmas event were treated to a delightful performance from our school choir.
The children sang new and traditional Christmas songs to entertain their audience.
School Councillors Interview Local MP, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 18th Dec 2024 @ 2:41pm
We were delighted to welcome to school Ms Esther McVey, MP for Tatton, to talk to our School Council..
Children from years 1 - 6 interviewed Ms McVey about life as a MP, her views on the environment and conflict around the world.
The children really benefitted from finding out more about Parliament, Government and democracy.
Celebrating Together for Christmas Lunch, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 11th Dec 2024 @ 10:04am
We really enjoyed our delicious Christmas lunch thanks to our new caterers - MiQuill Catering.
Singing along to festive songs and wearing their Christmas hats, the children had fun sharing this special meal with their friends and teachers.
Year 1 Explore Alderley Edge in Geography, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 11th Dec 2024 @ 9:54am
Our year 1 children have been out and about in Alderley Edge, looking for human and physical features.
They have been surveying the different types of shop and buildings on the high street and are going to make some geographical conclusions back in school.
What do you think is the most popular type of shop?
Well done year 1.
Keeping Safe - Fire Safety with Cheshire Fire and Rescue, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 6th Dec 2024 @ 4:55pm
Year 5 had a visit from Cheshire Fire and Rescue this week.
They informed the children about what they should do if there is a fire at home and lots of top tips to ensure they keep safe, including making sure all toys are tidied away before bedtime - so there is always a clear path to escape!
Year 5 had the opportunity to ask lots of questions and then went outside to experience the smoke tent!
The smoke tent allowed the children to experience how important it is to stay low to the ground if there is smoke around.
Year 5 loved this experience and thank you to Cheshire Fire and Rescue.
Active Advent - We're Keeping Fit!, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 6th Dec 2024 @ 4:45pm
AECPS children have really enjoyed joining in with the Active Advent short dance routine sessions this week. They can't wait for more next week!
Reception have a festive trip to Waitrose!, by Miss Platt
Date: 6th Dec 2024 @ 3:29pm
Reception has a festive walk to Waitrose today in their Christmas jumpers and hats! The children have been working hard on writing their ingredients list for honey biscuits, and used them to search around Waitrose to bring the correct items home. Once back they followed the instructions to make the honey biscuits which they have brought home in their very own shopping bags that they made in DT this week.
A big thank you to the parents who supported us on this trip and also to Waitrose who gave all of the children a chocolate to bring back for snack time!
