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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Trailblazer

Elizabeth Dale

Books for Topics says:

A truly inspiring story. What an incredible talent Lily was! – Steve Wilson, Match of the Day Lily is one of the most talented footballers of her time but, when football is banned for women, she has to battle prejudice to play the sport she loves. Based on the incredible true story behind English football player, Lily Parr and her trailblazing success.

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Happy Poems: A Poetry Collection to Make You Smile! 

Roger McGough

Waterstones says:
Poems to make you smile! Critically acclaimed poet Roger McGough has drawn together a fantastic collection of upbeat poems to bring happiness into your day with this uplifting collection Happy Poems.

Perfect for happy children or those needing a little cheer, Roger reminds us that happiness can be found all around us in the everyday, in family, in books in nature and, of course, in our pets! Includes gems from the very best classic and contemporary poets, such as John Agard, Adrian Henri, Brian Patten, Carol Ann Duffy, Joseph Coelho, William Wordsworth and William Blake.

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