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St John Fisher Primary, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Sheffield
BBC Children in Need Appeal 2024 | In return for a donation to this year's appeal on Friday 15th November 2024 our children are invited to dress down (or up) instead of wearing school uniform. Donations will be collected on the school gate. Thank you. | SJF Poppy Appeal 2024 in support of the Royal British Legion raised £230.09. Thank you for your support! | 'Dinosaur' the premiere - please click here | The latest 'Wake Up! Shake Up!' videos, for Term 2, can be viewed here!  | Y3+ First Holy Communion & Y6+ Confirmation programmes 2024-25 | Please click here  | The closing date is Friday 15th November 2024 | Feature Books of the Week | Click here  | Beat Your Best Challenge! Click here! | 'Hallam Bridge' newsletter | Please click here  | Want to find out more about our school? Please call to arrange a meeting with the Headteacher and a tour (0114 2485009). Thank you. | 2025-2026 SJF Calendar please click here. | SJF Recommended Book List 24-25 Please click here  | Shared Phonics and Reading Sessions! Why not join us to see how we do it? Please book through the school office if you would like to join us on 13th or 14th November 2024.   | Summer Curriculum Showcase: click here | Latest Newsletters: Click here | Our School Office is open between 8.30am and 4.30pm. 
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Our Statement of Belief

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10th Mar 2024
Our next ‘Statement of Belief’ is ‘I know it is ok to make mistakes’

Time to talk: We know that making mistakes is a normal part of learning. Making mistakes as we learn is ok and completely normal.

Worrying about them can turn us into fearful learners, who find learning scarier and therefore more difficult. This can cause us to struggle trying new things and reaching our potential.

Trying new things is what confident learners are happier doing. Just having a go is important. Trusting grown-ups when they offer encouragement is important too. Understanding that mistakes might be made – and it is ok if they happen - is also very important.

Can you think of a mistake that you once made that ended up making you more determined to get it right or to be better? Perhaps when you learned to ride a bicycle without stabilisers for the first time? Can you think of other times at home or in school?