Our Recent Events
Year 6 Sports Leaders Attend Conference, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 9th Jan 2023 @ 10:04am
The Year 6 Sports Leaders attended the Macclesfield School Sports Partnership annual conference.
The leaders supported the commitment to ensure all children are physically active for at least one hour per day (not including PE lessons and break times) and came away with some great ideas to try and make our lessons are more physically active.
Year 3 Geologists, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 5th Jan 2023 @ 8:59am
With great enthusiasm Year 3 set about their science lesson this afternoon, observing and handling rocks in the classroom.
They were trying to discover as many rock properties as possible. The children closely observed , handled the rocks and recorded their observations.
Quality Texts at AECPS, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 3rd Jan 2023 @ 12:16pm
At AECPS we put high value on delivering our curriculum using high quality texts.
These texts not only help us to ignite excitement and intrigue to aid with our literacy work, but also help us to explore our "No Outsiders" topics, P4C and of course our history and geography topics amongst others. During the Autumn term each class displayed their key texts in the school hall on our whole school bookshelves.
We cannot wait to find out what everybody will be reading next as we launch into 2023!
Merry Christmas from the Orchestra, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 16th Dec 2022 @ 10:46am
Our orchestra gave their first performance to their friends and we accompanied them with a sing-a-long.
Celebrating Christmas together, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 15th Dec 2022 @ 10:39am
We really enjoyed our Christmas celebrations and were treated to a delicious Christmas dinner.
Thank you to Mike (our cook) and his team in the kitchen - have a lovely Christmas
We've had a special visitor, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 15th Dec 2022 @ 10:35am
The children were delighted when Father Christmas made a special detour from his busy schedule to visit AECPS.
Father Christmas visited all the children in their classrooms and then joined the KS1 children for their Christmas breakfast.
He even left us all an early Christmas gift!
KS1 Perform their Nativity, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 15th Dec 2022 @ 10:30am
Our KS1 children performed their version of the nativity story called 'Prickly Hay'
The children in reception, year 1 and 2 sang beautifully and remembered all their words.
They taught us that we can all 'Make a Difference' not matter how small, it all matters.
They brought Christmas joy to their parents and really 'Made a Difference'!
Year 6 Ukulele, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 13th Dec 2022 @ 11:34am
Look how far Y6 have progress in music this term.
They have been learning the ukulele and are ready to perfrom.
Stunning Collage by Year 6, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 13th Dec 2022 @ 11:13am
As part of the Year 6 art curriculum, the children had to design a collage by consistently referring back to annotated plans.
They choose an art classic and replicated it into the style of Jane Perkins.
Their brief was to mix contrasting textures: rough/smooth plain/patterned as well as to combine pattern, tone and shape.
The children worked in groups to create an end piece.
Year 1 Create Portraits, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 9th Dec 2022 @ 4:31pm
Year 1 have completed their art topic by applying their skills to self-portraits.
Can you see the likeness?
Reception Visit Waitrose, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 9th Dec 2022 @ 4:23pm
The children in Reception have thoroughly enjoyed their recent shopping topic.
The children wrote shopping lists of ingredients and then took a trip to Waitrose to buy them. Once back at school the children followed the recipe to make some delicious Honey Biscuits.
They also experimented to make their own shopping bags, concentrating on ensuring there bag had two handles, an opening and the sides were fastened to make an inside!
Last Swimming Session for Year 5, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 9th Dec 2022 @ 4:06pm
Year 5 have really enjoyed their swimming lessons this term.
They have all improved in strength, stamina, stroke development and confidence.
AECPS Choir at the Christingle, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 9th Dec 2022 @ 2:08pm
The AECPS Choir performed a beautiful Christmas version of Fix You by Cold Play to remind us all of the meaning of Christmas.
Operation Owl Rescue, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 9th Dec 2022 @ 1:15pm
This morning the children arrived at school to see an owl stuck in between some fencing in the ball pen.
Fortuately Jackie came to the rescue and freed the bird. She checked it was all right and on advice from the RSPCA placed it carefully in the tree.
The owl has now flown away.
Operation Owl Resuce has been a success.
Year 6 Investigate the Heart in Science, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 2nd Dec 2022 @ 12:05pm
As part of our science curriculum, Year 6 have been learning how to identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system and describe the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood. They also investigated the effect of exercise on our heart rate. In these pictures you will see the children: estimating how much blood, in litres, an adult human has; taking a resting pulse rate and then exercising for 2 minutes and taking another pulse reading in beats per minute. The children completed three different types of exercises and they will plot a graph to see which exercise had the most impact on their heart rate.
Y2 Design Elevated Structure, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 30th Nov 2022 @ 2:45pm
Year 2 have been learning all about buildings and structures that are elevated to meet a design need. They looked at houses on stilts, elevated carparks and extensions built over rivers and roads.
They then designed their own buildings and had to work out how to make sure they were elevated and stable.
Have a look at the photos to see the great job they did!
Making at Difference at Christmas, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 30th Nov 2022 @ 1:26pm
Wow! We have been overwhlemed by the huge number of Christmas shoe boxes that the children have donated.
Each box will be an extra special gift for children less fortunate than ourselves.
We really will 'Make a Difference' this Christmas.
Safety Team Lead on Road Safety, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 21st Nov 2022 @ 1:03pm
The Safety Ambassadors met with officers from Cheshire East and Counillor Browne to talk about how they can help keep children safe around school.
The children learnt about Road Safety and how to encourage parents to park responsibly.
The Safety Ambassadors then led and assembly with Mrs Walsh for all the children.
Great Netball Festival for Year 4, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 17th Nov 2022 @ 2:55pm
Year 4 netballers really enjoyed the netball festival at Wilmslow High School.
They played brilliant and developed new skills in a fun and friendly festival.
Enjoying Cheer-leading at AECPS, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 17th Nov 2022 @ 2:38pm
Children across the school have been enjoying a new sport for us of Cheerleading.
Mrs Lewis invited a Cheerleading expert to train our children and launch our programme of PE lessons for this half term.
We are really enjoying it!
Year 3 Design Photo Frames, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 14th Nov 2022 @ 6:42pm
Year 3 have been creating their own picture frame from a single piece of wood! They are learning the skills of measuring, sawing, attaching and next week will be using finishing techniques.
Music Mark Award, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 14th Nov 2022 @ 6:32pm
We have been recognised for our outstanding commitment to music and been awared to Music Mark.
Thank you to the music team and all the staff for their hard work in this important part of the curriuclum.
Brilliant PTA Bonfire, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 14th Nov 2022 @ 6:31pm
Thank you PTA for a brilliant fireworks night.
We loved it and raised £3500 as well!
Year 6 Engineers, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 14th Nov 2022 @ 6:20pm
Year 6 worked hard and thoroughly enjoyed their D.T. lessons this week.
The children were set a task to research, design, make and evaluate a powered toy car. They were able to transfer knowledge gained from science and maths lessons to produce a product that worked.
They are now more able to explain how mechanical systems using: pulleys, batteries and a motor can create movement.
AECPS Remembers, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 14th Nov 2022 @ 6:17pm
Children from across the juniors joined in the local, Alderley Edge Remeberance Service on Sunday.
The children played an important role, reading aloud the names of all the soilders who had died for their country from Alderley Edge.
We were amazed at their beautiful speak and very proud of their contributions.
