St John Fisher Primary a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Spring Water Avenue, Sheffield

Our expectations are high and we are ambitious for every child. We work hard to ensure that each can feel happy, safe and loved in school and at home and we aim to inspire them to enjoy and achieve every day.

We believe that every child is talented and unique and should be affirmed and supported to appreciate their own uniqueness, gifts and talents. Our school is one where every child is known and understood.

St John Fisher is a place where everyone is treated with respect, tolerance and understanding. We aim to be highly inclusive; a place where good manners and behaviour are really valued and where every child can experience success - whilst developing the skills and attitudes necessary to be happy and successful life-long learners.

We recognise parents as our children’s first educators and we invite them to be our partners. We encourage them to engage with school life and share lots of information so that they are well-informed.

I am immensely proud of our young people and of how we continue to grow and develop as a community. If you would like to find out more, please contact us to arrange a visit. You can also read our newsletters and Curriculum Overviews which chart our journey and will give you a sense of what we are about.

Thank you for visiting our website.

Frank Barratt

Headteacher

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Posted on Monday September 26, 2022

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SJF Houses

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Special Educational Needs & Disabilities

We are an Operation Encompass school!

Operation Encompass is the notification schools receive when a child (under 18) has been exposed to, or involved with any domestic incident. This will usually be done by the start of the next school day.

Operation Encompass will inform specially trained members of our Safeguarding Team so that we can respond appropriately to support the safety and wellbeing of any children and family members affected.

At St John Fisher, the Safeguarding Team is:

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mr Barratt

Designated Safeguarding Deputies

Mrs Barrett
Mrs Hadfield
Mr Smith

To find out more please click on this link.

Thank you.

SJF Calendar of Events

Friday, 30th September 2022
Y6 Hollowford Residential
Celebration Assembly - 9.05am (Everyone is invited)
Monday, 3rd October 2022
SJF Black History Fortnight
REMINDER: FS2 PE (PE uniform all day)
PTFA AGM - ALL WELCOME (3.35pm, Y6 Classroom - childcare will be provided)
Tuesday, 4th October 2022
SJF Black History Fortnight
REMINDER: Y1 & Y2 PE (PE uniform all day)
Wednesday, 5th October 2022
SJF Black History Fortnight
REMINDER Y3 & Y4 PE (PE uniform all day)
Thursday, 6th October 2022
SJF Black History Fortnight
School Photographs (All children to wear full school uniform \| Y5 and Y6 pupils are asked to bring their PE uniform with them to change in to )
REMINDER: Y5 & Y6 PE (Full uniform - bring PE uniform to change in to)
Y2 Liturgy of the Word (9.05am - Y2 family and friends invited )
Friday, 7th October 2022
SJF Black History Fortnight
Celebration Assembly - 9.05am (Everyone is invited)
Monday, 10th October 2022
Assessment Point 1 - AP1 (Attendance is very important)
SJF Black History Fortnight
REMINDER: FS2 PE (PE uniform all day)
Tuesday, 11th October 2022
Assessment Point 1 - AP1 (Attendance is very important)
SJF Black History Fortnight
REMINDER: Y1 & Y2 PE (PE uniform all day)
Wednesday, 12th October 2022
Assessment Point 1 - AP1 (Attendance is very important)
SJF Black History Fortnight
REMINDER Y3 & Y4 PE (PE uniform all day)
Full Governors' Meeting (All SJF Governors - 6.00pm)
Thursday, 13th October 2022
Assessment Point 1 - AP1 (Attendance is very important)
SJF Black History Fortnight
REMINDER: Y5 & Y6 PE (PE uniform all day)
FS2 Phonics Workshop for Parents/Carers (3.35pm, Y6 classroom - childcare provided)
Healthy Minds & Wellbeing Coffee/Tea Afternoon (for parents/carers at 2.30pm - all welcome)