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. 

 

Spring 2

Mexico 

 

This term we will be exploring Mexico and finding out what it is like to live there.

Mexico is a large and diverse country in North America, with busy cities, towering mountains and beautiful coastlines. More than half of the population lives in the centre of the country, especially in and around Mexico City, the capital city.

Mexico is part of the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’, which means it has many volcanoes. In fact, there are 48 active volcanoes across the country. The highest peak is a volcano called Citlaltépetl, which is also the highest point in North America.

The land in some areas is rich in valuable metals such as silver and copper. Mining is an important industry and has helped shape Mexico’s economy and history.

Mexico is also a popular tourist destination. Visitors travel from all over the world to enjoy its warm climate, sandy beaches, historic sites and vibrant culture.

Throughout this topic, we will explore Mexico’s physical geography, natural resources, population and tourism to understand what everyday life might be like for people who live there.

 

 

Knowledge Organisers

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

History Knowledge Organiser - Mexico

Science Knowledge Organiser- Animals including Humans

RE Knowledge Organiser - How does Hajj show what matters to Muslims in Britain?

 

Our Class Text

 

When a move to a new house coincides with his baby sister's illness, Michael's world seems suddenly lonely and uncertain. Then, exploring a ramshackle garage with new-found friend Mina, he finds something magical. A strange creature - part owl, part angel, a being who needs Michael's help if he is to survive.

With Mina's help, Michael nourishes Skellig back to health. The creature is ill-mannered, with questionable personal hygiene, but persevering in their kindness towards him, Michael and Mina find a bond forms between them that will change their lives forever.

This unusual and captivating novel from critically-acclaimed children's author David Almond won both the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Children's Book Award. A contemporary classic, it has the power to captivate both adults and children alike.

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!