St John Fisher Primary, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Sheffield
The final Y6 Liturgy of the Word has been rescheduled due to the hot weather and will take place on Wednesday 8th July 2026 at 9.00am in the school hall. We invite the family members and friends of our Y6 children to join us for this special occasion. We apologise any inconvenience caused by the change in date. | Staying Safe in the Sun - for further information please click here. | NON-UNIFORM DAY on Friday 3rd July 2026 in support of our House charities. £1+ donations per child appreciated! | Changes to Free School Meals are coming, please click here to find out more! | Wake Up! Shake Up! videos for Term 6 can be found here | SJF Healthy Minds Podcast (Episode 14): Please click here. | Looking for a great school? All children are welcome here! Call us to find out more. | 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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SJF Book List 2025-26

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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.