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 1

Magnificent Maya 

This term, we will be delving into the fascinating world of the ancient Maya civilisation. Nestled in the lush rainforests of South America, the Mayans initially faced challenges such as prolonged flooding, which led them to relocate to Mesoamerica, an area that encompasses modern-day Mexico and Central America.

As we explore their rich culture, we will learn about the Mayans’ belief in numerous gods and the rituals they performed to honour them. Their remarkable art and architecture, including the construction of huge pyramids, provide us with valuable insights into their society.

We will also discover how the Mayans communicated through intricate pictorial writing on bark paper. Their expertise in mathematics and astronomy allowed them to create sophisticated calendars, including a unique 52-year calendar, using lines and dots to represent numbers—stacked higher to indicate greater value.

Additionally, we’ll uncover the intriguing sport of Mayan football, where players used neither hands nor feet, with the stakes being quite high for the losing team. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey into the past!

 

Knowledge Organisers

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

History Knowledge Organiser - Magnificent Maya

Science Knowledge Organiser- Light

RE Knowledge Organiser - Christianity- The Trinity

 

Our Class Text

 

Vesper is brilliant at football. She’s great at helping her dad run the farm. She’s not so good at being friends with her cousin, Aster. Oh, and she hears a voice coming from the stones of Stonehenge. Meanwhile, Aster is super-bright, and he’s travelled the world with his mum, but every time he worries or panics (which is pretty often), his hands start to dissolve into stars.

When Vesper accidentally releases some nasty gods from their prison, it’s down to her and Aster to help save the world. Kizin, the Maya god of death, is intent on sacrificing every human – unless the cousins beat his team at Pok-a-Tok, the Maya game that’s a bit like football. But you can’t use your feet. Or your head or hands. Gulp. Can Vesper and Aster put aside their differences to stop Kizin’s destructive plans?

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!