Sparrowhawk Class 2025 - 2026

Welcome to Sparrowhawks Class 

Sparrowhawks Class Team 

Class Teacher: Mr A Gibbs 

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Class Teaching Assitant: Mrs K Chastney and Miss Newton 1-1

PPA cover: Mrs K Chastney on a Thursday from 11:45am 

 

Upper Key stage 2 are significant years for children at Randwick C of E Primary School.  During these years, the children learn to develop their independence and have greater responsiblilties as they begin the final steps of their journey towards secondary school. They will learn more about the world around them as well as about themselves and will make great strides in their preparation for the next big step. In our class, we work hard to understand the importance of using our growth mindsets and maintaining a positive approach towards every learning opportunity. As a class, we welcome mistakes and choose to use these as a learning opportunity whenever we can. Our class environment encapsulates our theme; we love to be creative  whilst making links across the curriculum and also to our prior learning whilst benefitting from an enriched curriculum. 

 

Autumn 2

Amazon Rainforest  

This half term, we will delve into the fascinating world of the Amazon Rainforest, exploring its unique characteristics and significance to our planet. Our inquiry will begin with an examination of the significant differences between biomes, allowing us to contextualise the Amazon within the wider ecological framework.

We will investigate the geographical locations of the world's rainforests, identifying key areas and understanding their climates and biodiversity. A particular focus will be on the four distinct layers of the rainforest: the emergent layer, the canopy, the understory, and the forest floor. Each layer hosts a variety of organisms that play crucial roles in the ecosystem.

We will also learn about the indigenous communities and wildlife that inhabit the rainforest, exploring their adaptations and survival strategies in this lush environment. Additionally, we will critically assess the impact of deforestation on global ecosystems and climate change, discussing the urgent need for conservation efforts. Finally, we will brainstorm actionable ways to support the fight against deforestation, fostering a sense of responsibility and stewardship towards our planet. Together, we aim to deepen our understanding and appreciation of this vital global resource.

 

Knowledge Organisers

Find out what the children will be learning and the vital vocabulary that the children will encounter. 

Geography Knowledge Organiser - Amazon Rainforest

Science Knowledge Organiser- Living things and their habitats

RE Knowledge Organiser - Christianity- The Trinity

 

Our Class Text

From his seat in the tiny aeroplane, Fred watches as the mysteries of the Amazon jungle pass by below him. He has always dreamed of becoming an explorer, of making history and of reading his name amongst the lists of great discoveries. If only he could land and look about him.

As the plane crashes into the canopy, Fred is suddenly left without a choice. He and the three other children may be alive, but the jungle is a vast, untamed place. With no hope of rescue, the chance of getting home feels impossibly small.

Except, it seems, someone has been there before them .

'Utterly splendid. Katherine Rundell is now unarguably in the FIRST RANK' - Philip Pullman

Reading Passport

Sparrowhawk Class Padlet Reading Passport

 

Our Reading Passport at Randwick C of E Primary, has been created to inspire children to read the best literature available to them. Over the course of the year, we would like your child to read 7 of the books from the list for their year group.

When they manage to read 7, they will bring their passport back into school to receive a £5 book token. 

 

Uniform

General uniform:

Dark blue sweatshirt/cardigan, light blue polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt/shorts, grey/navy/white socks or tights, dark coloured school shoes or boots in winter.

 

PE kit:

Randwick PE Shirt, navy shorts/cycling shorts/skirt, trainers, change of socks (white/grey)

In cold weather, navy blue joggers/leggings and a school sweatshirt are recommended.

 

Forest school kit:

Navy blue joggers, school t-shirt and school jumper. They can wear their shoes/trainers to school and bring their wellies with them in a bag. Don’t forget a waterproof coat!