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St John Fisher Primary, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Sheffield
Looking for a great school? We have places! All children are welcome! | CHANGE OF DATE: The Y3 Liturgy of the Word will now take place on THURSDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2025 and the Y5 Liturgy of the Word will now take place on THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience.   | For our latest SJF Healthy Minds podcast (episode 12), please click here  | Excellent Y6 SATs outcomes -- Maths 84% (National 74%) -- Reading 87% (National 75%) -- Writing 87% (National 72%) -- Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling 87% (National 73%) -- Combined 81% (National 62%) | HONESTY is our Term 2 Learning Value. Click here  | WAKE UP! SHAKE UP! Click here for our Term 2 videos. Join us at 8.40am every day!  | SJF Book List 2025-26: please 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. | Latest Newsletters: Click here
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SJF Book List 2025-26

6th Sep 2025
Please click here to view our latest recommended book list. They will be shared each week in the newsletter and on the website.

The power of reading for pleasure 

Reading for pleasure has a wealth of benefits, positively impacting wellbeing, cognitive development, reading comprehension, vocabulary and writing. 

Children who enjoy reading gain a means of relaxation, a chance to escape everyday worries or challenges, and a source of entertainment. In terms of social and emotional wellbeing, reading supports children to develop empathy and consider different perspectives.

The OECD even claims that “reading for pleasure is the single most important indicator of a child’s future success” (OECD, 2002), more so than levels of parental education.

Please here click to find out more.