Our Recent Events
Kung Hei Fat Choi, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 3rd Feb 2022 @ 1:00pm
Year 3 celebrated the Chinese New Year today in class by trying out chopsticks to eat different things.
Did you know it is the year of the tiger and that the celebrations last for 15 days?
The children of year 3 were mainly born in the year of the snake or the year of the horse. Ask one of them to tell you the story of how the years came to be named after animals.
Speak Out, Stay Safe - NSPCC, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 1st Feb 2022 @ 3:47pm
We have been learning how to keep safe and the importance of telling an adult if we have a problem.
All the children joined in the NSPCC assembly on Speak Out, Stay Safe and met Buddy.
The children joined in lots of activities including "Speaking Out" to Buddy the mascot about the things they are worried about. Children also completed some of the resources share by the NSPCC in class.
Finally all the children learnt the telephone number for 'Childline' incase they need help. Listen to our Reception children to hear the number.
Cheshire Small Schools Football Finalists, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 1st Feb 2022 @ 9:56am
We are very proud of our year 5 and 6 football team who made it to the Cheshire Small Schools Football finals in Crewe.
The team played brilliiant against schools from across Cheshire narrowly missing out on a place in the finals.
Well done team!
Year 3 Create Art To Make People Happy, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 31st Jan 2022 @ 12:25pm
Year 3 have been studying the watercolours of David Hockney. They looked particularly at the daffodils, which Hockney painted during lockdown to cheer people up!
We think these pictures do the same job too!
Year 4 Change 4 Life Festival, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 28th Jan 2022 @ 12:20pm
Children in year 4 took part in the Change 4 Life festival event at Poynton High School.
The children had great fun and played a new version of dodgeball.
Look at photos to see more!
Digital Mash Club with Year 4, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 26th Jan 2022 @ 5:34pm
Year 4 Mash club have been having a great time improving their coding skills.
This week the children were programing dance moves to music. They have been teaching Mrs Walsh a thing or two!!
Year 3 and 4 Netball Festival, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 25th Jan 2022 @ 5:39pm
Children from Year 3 and 4 joined in the Macclesfield School Sports Partnership netball festival.
They had a great time developing their skills in netball and learning new tips from the Young Leaders.
Reception Help Elsa Escape From The Ice!, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 21st Jan 2022 @ 4:37pm
Reception this week have received a letter from Elsa to say she had frozen some toys by accident and could they help to release them? They helped to plan an experiment to find the fasted way to free the toys or melt the ice. They used salt, warm water, chipping tools and warm air.
Can your child remember which was the fastest way to free the toys?
Year 2 Get Creative in Art and Music, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 21st Jan 2022 @ 4:31pm
Year 2 have had a very busy Friday. They've been creating their own rhythms in music and then looked at the Art work of Alma Thomas . In particular they've been looking at her use of warm and cool colours. They then created their own range of colours we've got budding interior designers in the making.
Year 5 and 6 Netballers in Action, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 21st Jan 2022 @ 2:06pm
Mrs Lewis took a team of year 5 and 6 netballers to the local schools' tournament.
The team played brililantly and came a fantastic 3rd place.
Well done team!
Year 6 Bikeability, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 18th Jan 2022 @ 10:17am
Year 6 children have been learning how to ride their bikes safely on the roads.
The children practised safely mounting and dismouting their bikes and left and right hand turns.
All the children learnt the importance of wearing the correct clothing including helmets so they can be seen by other road users.
These are important life saving skills.
AECPS Sports Leaders Attend Conference, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 14th Jan 2022 @ 5:13pm
The Year 6 Sports Ambassadors joined with children from across the Wilmslow and Macclesfield Sports Partnership for a conference on sports leadership.
Led by Mrs Harris, accompanied by the gymnast Craig Heap, the children collaborated with other sports ambassadors to learn more about how to further improve sport and active lifestyles back in their own schools.
We look forward to putting into practise some of their ideas!
Olympic Gymnast Inspires KS2, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 11th Jan 2022 @ 11:47am
KS2 were inspired by Craig Heap, GB Olympic gymnast, who spent the morning sharing his experiences and motiviating the children to be the best they can be.
Craig talked to the children about the importance setting personal goals, learning from mistakes and being resilient in whatever they choose to do.
He also explain how important English and maths skills are, even if you dream of being a sucessful sports person, as he has found out in his successful career as a TV sports presenter.
The children had an excellent gymnastics session with Craig, loved seeing his medals and will remember the life lessons he shared.
Toby Trex Teaches KS1 About Handwashing, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 10th Jan 2022 @ 5:16pm
KS1 and Reception had a very special visitor...... Toby the T-Rex! Toby came with his special elves to help the children learn the importance of handwashing.
They shared some magic elf dust for the children to rub onto their hands which then showed up any germs under a UV light.
We continue to remind the children of this important message in school with enhanced handwashing practices in place.
Fun at The Squirrel Club, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 3rd Jan 2022 @ 3:37pm
Children who attended The Squirrel Club had great fun this holiday period. There were lots of crafts, biscuit making, modelling, games and outdoor play to make this holiday club a fun, festive occasion.
Children from the age of 4 can attend The Squirrel Club and do not have to attend AECPS to join in the holiday clubs.
Please contact Mrs Share via thesquirrelclub@aecps.org for more details.
We've Had a Special Visitor, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 17th Dec 2021 @ 1:13pm
Our fabulous PTA organised a special visitor to come to school. He left his sleigh in the carpark and visited the junior school classrooms.
Father Christmas then had breakfast with the infant children and read them a story.
Reception Celebrate Christmas, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 15th Dec 2021 @ 11:01am
Our Reception children have enjoyed their first Christmas at AECPS. They performed brilliantly in their carol singing for their parents and enjoyed their Christmas party with Jabberjacks.
KS2 Carol Service, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 15th Dec 2021 @ 10:56am
Children in year 3, 4 5 and 6 performed a fantastic Nativity for their guests this week. They reminded us of the importance of looking after each other at this time of year and to remember the messages of peace, love, hope and joy.
All the children sang, acted and narrated brilliantly.
Well done everyone.
Year 1 and 2 Nativity, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 15th Dec 2021 @ 10:25am
Year 1 and 2 performed a fantastic Nativity for their guests this week.
The children sang, acted and narrated brilliantly. Well done everyone.
Year 3 Are Getting Ready for Christmas, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 9th Dec 2021 @ 1:39pm
Year 3 have been busy getting ready for Christmas. They have been making lots of lovely gifts to take home as well as cards.
Ssssh! Don't tell the children we told you!
Year 6 Make Moving Vehicles, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 8th Dec 2021 @ 4:35pm
In Year 6 D.T. lessons, the children have enjoyed designing, making and evaluating a moving vehicle.
The children used learning from science and mathematics to help design and make their products and ensured the materials had both functional properties and aesthetic qualities.
They spent time learning how mechanical systems such as cams and gears create movement and how more complex electrical circuits and components could be used to create functional products.
Choir perform at Christingle, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 8th Dec 2021 @ 9:01am
Alderley Edge Community School Choir performed Silent Night at the Christingle at St Phillips church.
The children were very smart in their choir attire and sang beaufully for the congregation.
All the children enjoyed singing other carols and learning about the Christingle and its importance for Christians at this time of year.
Reception Visit Waitrose, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 6th Dec 2021 @ 10:26am
Children in Reception took their self-written shopping lists to Waitrose to buy the ingredients for Honey Biscuits!
The children checked their lists outside and then headed in to look around and locate the items, reading the signs and using their knowledge of where our food comes from.
They spotted bees on the honey, cows on the butter, hens on the eggs and also identified the Union flag on sugar knowing it must come from the UK!
They then carried their shopping back to school, ready to make Honey Biscuits in the morning.
Year 2 Have Been Busy, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 6th Dec 2021 @ 10:22am
In Science Year 2 have been finding out all about seeds and bulbs, they have been looking at how seeds disperse and what causes them to start germinating, you can see what they've been observing! They've also made their own models of dandelion seeds.
In Geography they went out on their first Welly Walk of the year, they are going to be mapping the route they took using mapping symbols and identifying all the human and physical features they saw on their route.
Year 4 Football Stars, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 6th Dec 2021 @ 10:21am
We had two teams playing at the Pownall Hall PFC football tournament.
Both teams won 3 games and drew one. Their only draw was against each other!
There were some fantastic goals and brilliant saves. Most importantly there was some amazing sporting behaviour.
