WORLD BOOK DAY 2026 -
Thursday 5th March 2026
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Children are invited to either dress up as a book character,
or dress down and wear something they like to wear
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 £1+ donations would be appreciated
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 There will be a pre-loved book sale after school on Friday 6th March



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St John Fisher Primary, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Sheffield
WORLD BOOK DAY 2026 | Thursday 5th March 2026 | Children can dress up as a book character or dress down | £1+ donations welcomed | Pre-loved book sale after school on Friday 6th March 2026   | Looking for a great school? All children are welcome! | Excellent Y6 SATs outcomes -- Combined 81% (National 62%) -- Maths 84% (National 74%) -- Reading 87% (National 75%) -- Writing 87% (National 72%) -- Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling 87% (National 73%)  | SJF Book List 2025-26: please click here | Latest Newsletters: Click here | The School Office is open between 8.30am and 4.30pm. Please call between those times if you wish to speak to someone, otherwise you can leave a message. Thank you.
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FS2: Learning about Diwali

24th Oct 2025

Monday 20th October 2025 was the start of the Hindu five-day festival of Diwali. It is also a festival that is celebrated by Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists. This week the children have learnt about the Diwali story of Rama and Sita, and why Diwali is also known as the Festival of Lights. The children explored the ways some people in the UK prepare for (and celebrate) Diwali. We decorated our Home Corner with streamers and rangoli patterns, and the children also made special food with playdough, celebrate Diwali. Look at some of the different things we have been doing...