Our Recent Events
Food Technology at AECPS, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 28th Mar 2024 @ 10:10am
All the classes have been developing their Food Technology skills and understanding.
Food Technology is an exciting and creative subject which focuses on practical cooking skills to ensure you develop a thorough understanding of nutrition and the working characteristics of food materials.
The children have been designing and making food based products for their chosen audiences including savory rice dishes, pizzas, bread products, special salads and 'Food on the Go'!
Year 6 'Make a Difference' with Food Bank Donations, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 28th Mar 2024 @ 10:09am
Year 6 have continued their efforts to Make a Difference and support our local foodbank.
Thank you to everyone who donated items and supported our efforts.
Past Pupils Share Their Careers in STEM, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 28th Mar 2024 @ 10:08am
Joel Ackers is a past pupil of AECPS. When we asked for volunteers to talk to our children about careers in science and engineering, he volunteered to talk about his chosen path in aeronautical engineering.
Joel worked with the year 6 children to understand space craft design and together they designed a rocket that reached space.
The children were inspired and enthralled - thank you Joel.
We would welcome other parents and friends to talk to other classes about careers in STEM to inspire our children in the future.
Joining other schools for enrichment events, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 26th Mar 2024 @ 4:23pm
2 children from year 4 had a fantastic expereince representing AECPS at an interschool cookery enrichment day.
The children made a pot of mini egg cheesecake, mini egg custard and chocolate nests..most of which were consumed in the car on their way home!!
Year 2 - Accountants in Training, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 25th Mar 2024 @ 1:24pm
Year 2 have been developing their understanding of money.
They have been learning to recognise all the coins and to calculate the costs and work out change.
Year 1 Visit St Philip's Church, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 25th Mar 2024 @ 12:18pm
Year 1 had a lovely visit to St Philip's Church.
In pairs, they went on a 'hunt', around the church, to look for some of the features that they have been learning about in their R.E. lessons.
Some children found the bell tower and were lucky enough to ring the church bells!
Reverend Pye then talked about the main features ,in more detail, and the children had the opportunity to ask him questions at the end of the visit.
Thank you Reverend Pye for welcoming us into the church!
Year 3 Visit The Edge, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 25th Mar 2024 @ 12:10pm
Year 3 spent a morning exploring 'The Edge' in Alderley Edge.
They were developing their geographical and scientific knowledge linked with the topics in the classroom of 'Rocks and Soils' and 'Cheshire'.
They had lots of fun learning and exploring.
Hockey County Finalists, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 21st Mar 2024 @ 3:25pm
The Hockey Team reached the County Finals held at Alderley Edge Hockey Club.
The team played brilliantly showing great skill and teamwork.
Overall the AECPS Team were 5th across the whole of Cheshire and Warrington.
Amazing achievement.
County Finals Indoor Athletics - 3rd Place Winners, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 21st Mar 2024 @ 3:24pm
After winning the Macclesfield, Poynton, Knutsford and Wimlsow Indoor Athletics competition, AECPS competed against the 8 best small schools in Cheshire at the regional finals held in Ellesmere Port.
The team were magnificent, securing 3rd place overall. They excelled in demonstrating the Olympic Values of determination, excellence, respect and friendship.
We are extremely proud of them all!
Well done team.
Year 5 Visit Hindu Mandir, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 21st Mar 2024 @ 1:20pm
As part of their work in RE and to develop an understanding of cultural awareness, Year 5 have visited the Mandir in Manchester.
The children were fascinated by the deities, colours and customs of the Hindu faith.
Thank you to the congregation of Gita Bhavan Hindu Temple for hosting our visit.
Lower KS2 Entrall Audience, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 21st Mar 2024 @ 12:11pm
The children in year 3 and year 4 enthralled their audiences with a special performance of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse an illustrated book by Charlie Mackesy.
The children told the story though acting, song and dance and reminded us all of how special we all are and the importance of kindess.
We Supported Comic Relief 2024, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 18th Mar 2024 @ 4:46pm
We love having fun and helping others so we dressed in red and joined in the Blue Peter effort to 'Go Red-to-Toe!' to support Comic Relief.
Together we managed to raised over £200.
Science Week Launched With a Bang!, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 18th Mar 2024 @ 4:36pm
This year 's science week was launched with a special assembly led by Mad Science.
Each class then had a special workshop to follow up on different scientific themes.
Year 1 are inspired by Dr. Mya-Rose Craig, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 18th Mar 2024 @ 4:32pm
During Science Week, Year 1 were inspired by ornithologist Dr. Mya-Rose Craig!
They were amazed to learn that at the age of 17, she became the youngest person to see half of the world's birds!
The children shared their ideas about the importance of caring for the world in which they live.
Grazie per il pranzo, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 18th Mar 2024 @ 4:28pm
We were treated to a delicious Italian lunch organised by the school cook - Angie and her team.
The children enjoyed homemade pizza, spagetti and biscotti.
Grazie!
Superb Science Fair Led By Year 6, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 18th Mar 2024 @ 4:22pm
As part of Science week, the Year 6 children held a Science Fair to celebrate the Science that goes on in school. The primary objective to the project was to approach a problem scientifically and have fun. The children's brief was to:
- Ask questions and form hypotheses
- Creat an experiment to test those hypotheses
- Organise their data and draw conclusions
- Write about scientific research
- Make links to the wider world
The project had to be experimental in nature as opposed to research oriented. In other words, they had to do a test, survey, or experiment to determine the answer to their question. The fair was then open for viewing and the children from Reception to Year 4 as well as the Year 6 parents enjoyed observing the science exhibition.
Well done to Valentin who won the competition.
Year 5 visit to Jodrell Bank, by Mrs Shotton
Date: 15th Mar 2024 @ 11:02am
Year 5 spent the day at Jodrell Bank, the U.K's largest telescope, exploring our Solar System and building on their knowledge about our world and beyond
YEAR 6 CHEMISTRY WITH CABBAGES, by Mrs Shotton
Date: 15th Mar 2024 @ 10:57am
During Science Week the Year 6 children made an indicator out of cabbage juice today and then tested the pH of some household chemicals like: vinegar, soap, sugar, lemon juice and surface cleaner. Purple plants (like cabbage) turn red in acids and green in alkalis therefore they are good to use as an indicator.
They moved their experiment on by conducting a neutralisation test; acid is the opposite of alkali so mixing the two makes neutral.
After that the children had fun with sodium bicarbonate, acid and a rubber glove! Sodium bicarbonate is an alkali, so it neutralises acid. The reaction produces carbon dioxide gas which is why it fizzes and bubbles.
Reception Class farming live!, by Mrs Shotton
Date: 14th Mar 2024 @ 12:38pm
Reception stepped into the boots of a farmer to discover how they spend their days. They joined a live session, on the farm, with Farmer Fiona learning about how she cares for her animals and grows their own food!
We Love Reading!, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 12th Mar 2024 @ 9:44am
AECPS celebrated World Book Day in style with a focus on non-fiction literature linked to science and technology.
The children chose authors, engineers and scientists who had inspired them and dressed in costumes linked to the theme.
There were celebrations in classes, paired reading between year groups and competitions linked to World Book Day.
Year 5 Inspired to Learn More in History, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 29th Feb 2024 @ 2:29pm
Fire Service Visit to Teach Road Safety, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 29th Feb 2024 @ 2:26pm
Year 5 were lucky enough to receive a visit from our local fire station all about Road Safety.
They watched videos and learned how to cross a road safely, and asked insightful questions.
Year 1 Inspired by Kandinsky, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 26th Feb 2024 @ 10:57am
Year 1 have been inspired by the abstract artist Wassily Kandinsky.
They have drawn lines of different lengths and thicknesses and have created enclosed shapes.
They then added colour to their fantastic pieces. Well done Year 1!
Year Are History Experts on The Great Fire of London, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 26th Feb 2024 @ 10:49am
Year 2 have thoroughly enjoyed their history unit learning about the Great Fire of London. They have been become experts in this significant event and can share lots of interesting knowledge about the fire, the people and the legacy.
For homework, they were set the enquiry question 'What legacy did The Great Fire of London leave?' and their projects were amazing. The year 2 classroom is now a fantastic museum with a great display on the Great Fire of London.
AECPS joined in Children's Mental Health Week 2024, by Mrs Walsh
Date: 16th Feb 2024 @ 11:34am
AECPS joined in Children's Mental Health Week 2024 and focused on the important message of 'My Voice Matters'
Mrs Walsh launched the week with a special assembly about the UNCRC Right of the Child and the imporatance of listening to children. We talked about how children have the right to a voice and opinion and should be listened to but we may not always agree.
Back in class the children held Class Council meetings and held My Happy Mind sessions to continue their work in this important area.
