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On Tuesday afternoon, our Year 3 team played our very first tag rugby match against @@bcs_school! It was so exciting, and we couldn’t wait to get started. The game was super fun, and we scored 14 tries, while BCS scored 5 tries. Go Yarrells! We’ve been working really hard in training. Our coach told us not to step on the lines (oops!) and to always run forwards (not sideways!) when we have the ball. We also practiced making the pitch nice and wide so we could spread out and find space. It really worked! In defense, we’ve been learning how to “push high,” which means going up to the other team quickly to stop them from running too far. Everyone did an amazing job at this, and it helped us a lot. It was a very chilly day, and the pitch was cold, but it didn’t matter because we all had such a great game. Well done, team Yarrells! Odie Z S Year 3P #yarrellsschool #primarysport #primaryrugby

We travelled to @bcs_school yesterday for Year 4s first rugby game of the year. The children were both nervous and excited as, for many of them it was their first opportunity to play the sport. The majority of the children played tag rugby, whilst a small group played, for the first time ever, a contact rugby match. In the tag rugby our children excelled in their tagging and running with the ball in their hands. They are learning to support the ball carrier so that there is an easy pass to offload when they get tackled, and this aspect improved as the games progressed. Our contact rugby children performed incredibly well. They were extremely nervous beforehand but quickly settled and produced some amazing tackles to stop the opposition. Freddie W, Milo K & Myron M in particular put in some wonderful tackled to stop certain tries. At the other end, we showed some excellent speed when running with the ball which led to some great tries being scored by Oscar R & Milo K. On a bitterly cold afternoon, the children should be extremely proud of themselves for the effort and determination that they displayed! Mr Fisk Head of PE and Games #yarrellsschool #primarysport #primaryrugby

In geography in Years 5&6, we have been finding out all about the Earthshot Prize. It is a fantastic opportunity to learn about some ingenious solutions to some of the world's environmental problems. Class 6SB presented their assembly all about it - with Prince William and David Attenborough in attendance! I was delighted to find out that Mrs Butcher, mum of Josh in Year 5, works with companies who also do incredible things to reduce waste and we were lucky to have her to come in to talk to us. The children found out what it meant to be an entrepreneur and to discover what some fantastic businesses are doing. We think they need to be nominated for the Earthshot Prize too! We were shocked to find out that in Europe we lose 30% of all our piped water due to leaks. This is the equivalent of 26 million (half litre) water bottles a minute - every minute. It was great to hear about Fibsen and how they are using fiber optics technology to identify leaks and reduce water waste. Did you know coffee production produces 23 million tonnes of waste each year - 900 times the weight of the Eiffel Tower? The children couldn't believe it. We were able to see the beautiful boxes that can be made from this coffee waste. There is also a company called ZOURI shoes, which is an eco-vegan footwear brand that uses plastic from the Portuguese coast together with ecologic and sustainable materials, such as pineapple leaves. We loved their products! Marine populations have halved in the recording of numbers between 1970 and 2015 which is frightening. The children were so excited to taste the delicious Tu-Nah and Sal-Nom, which is an alternative non-fish-based product, made using seaweed. A few quotes from the children: 'This is even better than tuna and it saves fish!' Melody 'I don't normally like tuna but I really liked this!' Harriet 'We were the first to try this in the UK!' Charlie We were privileged to have received our very own video message from Lilith at BettaFish, all the way from Berlin! We believe we are the first to try this product in the UK and give it the thumbs up! A huge thank you to Mrs Butcher for sharing these stories of amazing entrepreneurs who are making a difference in the world. Year 5 really were inspired with their stories. Mrs Sharpe Deputy Head #yarrellsschool #EarthshotPrize

At Yarrells, the youngest children start their learning journey in Greenwood, their eco-friendly Early Years Centre, which is tucked into a snug and safe corner of the woodland site. Children in the Early Years are at the heart of the school community and benefit from being immersed in an enriching environment. All classes are taught by specialist Early Years practitioners. From the age of 2, children enjoy specialist teaching in forest school, art, cooking, gymnastics and outdoor sport and on top of all that, their pre-school classes have dance and music, French and swimming taught by specialist practitioners. Pupils learn through a wide variety of play and creative activities and are encouraged to develop self-assurance, independence, resilience and collaborative skills. They offer a seamless transition through Nursery to Reception and beyond in a stimulating environment that builds the foundations of learning within the Early Years Foundation Framework. To find out more ⬇️ https://www.yarrells.co.uk/nursery #upton #poole #yarrellsschool #primaryschool #independentschools #eyfs #wherechildrenlovetolearn #dorset #doresetmums #dorsetfamilies #dorsetlife #familychildcare

SENIOR PERFORMANCES & DATES NEXT TERM! Play fever has spread amongst Years 5 and 6 as the excitement grows. There is currently a great deal of enthusiasm to find out more information about our two shows next term, with all students excitedly displaying their best acting skills, hoping to be cast in their desired role. The creative arts department makes every effort to highlight the students’ skills and an enormous amount of effort is put into the casting process in order to make every student shine. Year 5 Show – Pirates of the Curry Bean This play features lots of fun and adventure. Who will be the first to find the missing treasure? YEAR 5 SHOW DATE: TUESDAY 25th MARCH at 14:30 Year 6 Show – Wonderland the Musical Join Alice as she tumbles down a rabbit hole into Wonderland. YEAR 6 SHOW DATE: THURSDAY 20th MARCH at 14:30 and 18:00 Mrs Gill Senior Drama Teacher #yarrellsschool #primarydrama #piratesofthecurrybean #wonderlandthemusical

It is that time of year again when we hold our exciting Scholastic book fair to raise funds for our school! This year, it will run daily between Tuesday 19th - Thursday 21st November between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm, plus an extra day: Monday 25th November, 3:30pm - 5:00pm. The fair will be held in the courtyard if the weather is fine or in the library if it is raining. There will be a large selection of books for all ages and it is a great opportunity to get some early Christmas presents! You will be able to make payment using either cash or card. Every time a purchase is made we receive commission to buy our own books for the school and, last year during our autumn book fair, we raised a HUGE £804.27 to spend on new books so it is really worthwhile! Mrs Williams Reception Teacher & Pre-Prep Assessment Co-ordinator #yarrellsschool #scholasticbookfair

Our sports leaders will be running a lunchtime club for Years 3 and 4 next Monday from 1:15 to 1:45! Having come back invigorated by their sports ambassador training and their successful afternoon with some visiting schools, they plan to build on it further! This week's activity will be the children's beanbag challenges! Good luck, children! Mr Lewis Assistant Head Pastoral #yarrellsschool

The Spirit of Yarrells - Being successful does not mean coming first. Children at Yarrells are kind, thoughtful and compassionate. This week, we were very touched to hear about another act of selflessness by one of our Year 5 pupils, Josh. He is a very able runner and was competing in a race where only the top 5 would qualify for the next event. One of his friends, also extremely able, was unfortunately overcome with a very bad stitch in the race. Josh, without giving any thought for his own placement, stopped to run with and support his friend to get him through the race. Not only that, he insisted his friend cross the line before him forsaking his own placement. Moments like these make our heart burst with pride. Josh, thank you for being such a wonderful ambassador of Yarrells and truly demonstrating the values that we hold to be so important. Success isn't about being first, it isn't always about winning and we can achieve so much more when we work together. In my eyes, Josh, you won the race ten times over. #actsofkindness #kindness #kindnessrocks #IndependentSchool #independentschool #independentschools #dorsetschools #yarrellsschool

This week in Greenwood, the children have been learning about Remembrance Day. To support their understanding, they have taken part in a range of creative activities. The children used resources such as potatoes, forks and paint to create pictures of poppies. The children went into great detail, adding grass and a blue sky to their pictures. Others used the Taptap boards to make their own poppies using a variety of shapes. The whole school gathered on the tennis courts to pay their respects to all those people who lost their lives protecting our country. They all did so well at staying quiet during the 2-minute silence, this can be tricky sometimes so well done all! Miss Noble Early Years Teaching Assistant #yarrellsschool #eyfs

Today, we had the latest edition of the PEDSSA cross country races! We took a strong team of 19 children to Chapel Gate, the home of Bournemouth University Sport, to compete in the 1.2 mile course. Upon arrival, we walked the course to see it was in excellent condition and luckily not as wet or slippy as the other courses previously. The children performed extremely well and ran admirably, competing against all the other schools in attendance. Louis R won the boys race in a time of 6 minutes 14 seconds and Harriet M was our first girl home in a time of 8 minutes 28 seconds. A huge mention to Albie W & Oscar R in Year 4 who competed against children 2 years older than them and did fantastic! Mr Fisk Head of PE & Games #yarrellsschool #primarysport #pedssa

Yarrells: A great big hug of a school! Yarrells Preparatory School and Nursery is looking for a meticulous, professional and dynamic Head’s PA to ensure the Head’s administrative needs are well managed. You will need to have excellent attention to detail, be highly organised and good with people. The role requires discretion and tact alongside a willingness to be an active part of a busy prep school environment. Strong communication, ICT and literacy skills are a must. At Yarrells, we have a genuine team spirit and every single person is uniquely valued for who they are and what they bring to our community. Blending tradition, informality and innovation, we work hard to offer a vibrant and stimulating professional environment. If you want to play a meaningful role in the lives of our young people, join our magical school and nursery today! Closing Date: 1st December 2024 For more information:https://www.yarrells.co.uk/about-us/employment-opportunities

Yarrells: A great big hug of a school! Do you have passion, humour, a willingness to be fully immersed in our busy and exceptionally happy school environment? If you would like to build a career that gives you genuine sense of achievement and fulfilment knowing that you can have a positive impact on the young people we support, then look no further and apply today! Yarrells School are recruiting for Nursery Practitioners to join our team now! We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed Practitioners, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across the EYFS. The successful candidate will work with children aged 2-4 years, establishing good relationships, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs. This role will require an imaginative and resourceful individual who is capable of finding ways to engage and spark the interests of our young people. At Yarrells, we have a genuine team spirit and every single person is uniquely valued for who they are and what they bring to our community. Blending tradition, informality and innovation, we work hard to offer a vibrant and stimulating environment for learning. If you want to play a meaningful role in the lives of our young people, join our magical school and nursery today! Closing Date: 1st December 2024 https://www.yarrells.co.uk/about-us/employment-opportunities

We are excited to announce that Yarrells have entered this national competition for Years 2 to Years 6 and are competing against every school in the UK! The winning school and class will be based on the highest average number of correct answers per pupil, so please encourage your children to get involved. It runs until 7:30pm on Thursday evening. Certificates will be given to the highest scoring individuals in every year group, in Friday's assembly. Good luck! #yarrellsschool #TTRockStars

In our Early Years this week: Nutkins has worked beautifully as a team to create a colourful bonfire and firework pictures. We talked about the colours of a bonfire and the fireworks they have seen. Using their knowledge, they got to work, creating their masterpiece, which is now on display in the craft area. Squirrells have been baking this week; in line with their bonfire topic, they made chocolate sparklers. They carefully dipped their breadstick into the melted chocolate and added sprinkles to create that sparkle! Reception have used a variety of resources to learn about their bonfire topic. Some children used chalk to draw pictures of fireworks while looking at the sounds they may hear, 'bang' 'crackle' and 'pop.' Others used colouerd buttons to make their own fireworks on the table. Miss Noble Early Years Teaching Assistant #yarrellsschool #eyfs

Calling all Yarrells & St Monica’s alumni! It's time to reconnect and reminisce. Join our group, catch up with friends, share memories, photos and celebrate our Yarrells and St Monica’s community.

On Wednesday, six of our Year 6 Sports leaders were invited to Poole High School to have their Bronze Ambassador training. They enjoyed the Primary Leadership Academy Workshops with a number of other primary schools and their designated leaders. The morning workshops were based on improving the children's communication skills through activities and showed them what is needed to plan their own activities for younger children. They learned the importance of planning and dynamically changing while delivering and keeping instructions simple. The children thoroughly enjoyed the opportunities and took a lot from each activity, emphasising teamwork, self-belief, respect, passion, honesty and determination. After lunch, the children planned how to make our school more active. They came up with some brilliant ideas and tried to narrow these down to more manageable activities to be delivered once planned. They thought about running their own clubs and a Physical Challenge of the week! Watch this space as this talented group of Year 6s implement some of their training to make our pupils even more active! Each of our children was a great ambassador for the school and should be very proud of their efforts. Well done, our Year 6 leaders! Mr Lewis Assistant Head Pastoral #yarrellsschool

🌍🌱 Ready to #cutyourcarbon? Join us in taking on these impactful challenges: 1. Make 5 miles of travel ‘active’: A petrol car creates ~1kg CO2e every 5 miles. Walk, cycle, scoot, or wheel for zero emissions! Complete 5 miles however it suits you – one 5-mile trip or five 1-mile trips. Ditch the drive! 2. Go plant-based for a day: Meat production is responsible for 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Just one plant-based day can cut nearly 3kg CO2e. Discover how tasty carbon-cutting can be! 3. Turn down the heating by 1° for a week: Heating is a major carbon source. Wear a cozy sweater and lower your thermostat by 1°. Save up to 6kg CO2e in a week! 4. Buy nothing new for 1 month: Everything you buy has a carbon cost. Write down all non-essentials from last month and skip those categories for a month. If you reduce purchases by 1kg, you can save 6kg CO2e. 5. Swap 4 baths for 4 short showers: Limit showers to 4 minutes to save water and energy. This could cut 1.5kg CO2e! Use a 4-minute song as a fun timer. 6. Switch off non-essential electronics for 1 hour: Electricity can be 25% of your home's carbon footprint. Pick an hour, power down, and enjoy some screen-free time! Challenge yourself and take steps for a greener future! 🌱💚 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ecofriendlyliving Eco-Schools England Eco-Schools

This morning, our Year 5 pupils headed off to @leesonhouse for their residential trip. Despite trying to look like sad evacuees, they were all extremely excited and we wish them all a wonderful trip. #yarrellsschool #leesonhouse

At Yarrells, the youngest children start their learning journey in Greenwood, their eco-friendly Early Years Centre, which is tucked into a snug and safe corner of the woodland site. Children in the Early Years are at the heart of the school community and benefit from being immersed in an enriching environment. All classes are taught by specialist Early Years practitioners. From the age of 2, children enjoy specialist teaching in forest school, art, cooking, gymnastics and outdoor sport and on top of all that, their pre-school classes have dance and music, French and swimming taught by specialist practitioners. Pupils learn through a wide variety of play and creative activities and are encouraged to develop self-assurance, independence, resilience and collaborative skills. They offer a seamless transition through Nursery to Reception and beyond in a stimulating environment that builds the foundations of learning within the Early Years Foundation Framework. To find out more ⬇️ https://www.yarrells.co.uk/nursery #upton #poole #yarrellsschool #primaryschool #independentschools #eyfs #wherechildrenlovetolearn #dorset #doresetmums #dorsetfamilies #dorsetlife #familychildcare

We are proud to announce that Upton In Bloom (Poole, Dorset) have been awarded a prestigious gold medal from Britain in Bloom this year! This competition takes place every two years and last time Upton were awarded silver, so we are delighted that this time they were awarded gold! This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our community, and we are so pleased to be part of this. Particular thanks to Stuart, our talented gardener, for his continued hard work and passion. #yarrellsschool #uptoninbloom