An Independent Day School & Nursery

Tomorrow we say goodbye to Eddie Hayes, after 11 years as our Estates Manager. I asked Eddie today, to share some of his ‘Moments and Memories’ with us: “It is so hard to isolate specific events but firstly I love the estate, grounds and buildings, special places on in the grounds. I have loved being on the estate when no one else is, be it very late at night, early morning, or during the summer in the quiet of the early evenings. I’ve loved the connection I have with the wildlife; the diminishing squirrel population may question this, however. I have enjoyed the end-of-term buzz and the uncertainty of the first day as children return and new faces appear. I have enjoyed the freedom I have experienced to pursue new projects and to initiate ideas, especially the hands-on part of my work. I have valued, beyond measure, the friendships within the estates department and between the team. Not a day has gone past without a good laugh and never-ending banter. I have enjoyed many friendships within the staff body and am grateful for each one.” We wish Eddie all the best in his new role, you will be missed! #yarrellsschool

Join Foundation Sports & Play at Yarrells School for May Half Term. Why Choose Foundation Sports & Play: ⭐️OFSTED Registered: Your child’s safety is top priority. ⭐️Qualified coaches in multiple sports. ⭐️Childcare professionals & qualified teachers. ⭐️Daily Activities: Tailored sports & play for every child’s interests. ⭐️Award-winning: A nationally recognised company with roots in Dorset. Sports: Football, Dodgeball, Gymnastics, Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Tennis, Rounders, & more! Play Activities: Arts & Crafts, Talent Show, Baking, Free Play, Slime Making, Clay Sculpting. About the Staff: The Coaches & Play Workers are First Aid & Paediatric Trained, with Coaching & Child Care Qualifications, Enhanced DBS checks, and up-to-date Safeguarding Children training. To Book: https://www.foundation-play.com/yarrells #yarrellsschool #foundationsports

Writing Festival Winners! A huge congratulations to Florence L (Year 2M) and Amelia T (Year 6BL) for their success at the@bournemouthwritingfestival competition. Both pupils won their age category in the recent nature-themed contest for schools and home-educated children. You will see the scale of the girls’ achievement from what Bournemouth Writing Festival organiser, Dominic, said below: “The number of entries and quality was overwhelming - so much so we created a Highly Commended Award and organised more prizes. Sadly, not everyone can be a ‘winner’ so we really hope the competition inspired your imagination and thought about our wonderful natural surroundings here in Dorset." We are incredibly proud of Florence and Amelia, and hope their success will be an inspiration to other pupils too. Ms K Havicon Head of English #upton #poole #eyfs #yarrellsschool #primaryschool #independentschools #wherechildrenlovetolearn #dorset #schoolswimming #bournemouthwritingfestival

Our annual skiing trip underpins our PSB (Pre-Senior Baccalaureate) core skills. Skiing can be quite daunting to begin with; it was so lovely to see the children develop their confidence and show amazing resilience even when faced with a challenge! It is a great opportunity to experience skiing with a group, whether you are an experienced skier or a beginner. As well as being good fun for the children to mix with others from across the school and make new friends, parents get to meet new people and it is a lovely social week for everyone. Not only is skiing great fun and good physical exercise, but being in the mountains is wonderfully energising. I believe there are so many skills developed on this trip: communication, collaboration, resilience and independence to name but a few. They are put out of their comfort zone and learn to support each other and have a real sense of pride in their achievements by the end of the week. Click on the link below to find out why we became a partner school with the (PSB) group: https://yarrells.co.uk/about-us/pre-senior-baccalaureate Mrs L Sharpe Assistant Head (Academic) #yarrellsschool #psbindependence #psbcommunication

Are you happy with your child’s primary school place allocation? Having asked our current parents to describe the atmosphere at Yarrells, the words they have used are ‘happy’, ‘nurturing’ and ‘caring’ to name just a few. Each pupil’s personal, social, health and emotional development is carefully supported by a web of committed professionals. We are proud to be a non-selective school and we welcome children with a wide range of aptitudes and abilities. We work incredibly hard to support and challenge our pupils so that their learning is exciting, stimulating and makes their brains ache – in a good way! We have some Reception 2024 places remaining... Book a private tour with our Head, Sally Moulton and meet Clare Cunningham, our new Head from September 2024. We look forward to meeting you: https://www.yarrells.co.uk/admissions/how-to-apply

Welcome back to school. Excitement is in the air as we enter the Summer Term! As we prepare to make a splash, we look forward to the swimming lessons and pool fun. Don’t forget your child’s kit! #upton #poole #eyfs #yarrellsschool #primaryschool #independentschools #wherechildrenlovetolearn #dorset #schoolswimming #summerterm

Congratulations to Amelia and Florence. “Well done Yarrells School & Nursery for having two of the overall winners 🏆 👏 The rich curriculum, excellent teaching, and warm encouragement is paying dividends”

Meet Sebrina, and find out why she chose @yarrells_school for her children. “Yarrells is so much more than a school, it’s a way of life, it really is a community. It is Yarrells life as a lot of us call it! As busy working parents we can go to work and not worry about our children as they are in such good hands, that’s the most important thing to us. All the teachers are so in-tune with the students and have such positive relationships.” ‘To read more…’ https://www.yarrells.co.uk/admissions/ask-a-parent/item/3/sebrina-drew #upton #poole #eyfs #yarrellsschool #primaryschool #independentschools #wherechildrenlovetolearn #dorset #parentfeedback

We are Yarrells, come on in… Join us for our next Open Day on Friday 26th April. At Yarrells we are passionate about providing the best possible education for young people where they have the opportunity to learn in a wide range of subjects. We are an ISI “Excellent” school, with the highest possible results given and was recognised as providing excellent education in all 16 areas of educational quality and pupils’ personal development. We look forward to meeting you: https://www.yarrells.co.uk/admissions/open-day

Summertime Music Course applications are now live. For more information: https://broadstonemusicseries.info/music-summer-school-2024/

Meet Claire, and find out why she chose Yarrells for her children. "We have a family connection, myself, my younger brother and sister all attended Yarrells and had a smashing experience! Yarrells is a school that’s like a big hug, the minute you walk in you feel like you’ve always been a part of the school." ‘Click on the below to read more…’ #upton #poole #eyfs #yarrellsschool #primaryschool #independentschools #wherechildrenlovetolearn #dorset #parentfeedback

We are Yarrells, come on in… Our next open day is Friday 26th April and will be by individual appointment only. During your appointment you will have a tour of the school and grounds; this is a wonderful opportunity to see the school in action, the facilities and meet with staff. You will meet with our Head, Sally Moulton and Clare Cunningham, our new Head for September 2024, who will be able to help you make the right decision for your child’s education and future. To register your interest in coming to our Open Day, please complete the form below and our Admissions Registrar, Miss Hannah Plane, will get in touch to confirm the appointment. https://www.yarrells.co.uk/admissions/open-day However everyday is an Open Day at Yarrells. If you are unable to make the Open Day, please email admissions@yarrells.co.uk or complete the Enquiry Form and we will arrange a more convenient time. We very much look forward to meeting you.

Day 5… Wow! Awesome day on the piste again today with snow still falling. Perfect conditions for learning to snowboard. Think the sun due out tomorrow. Beautiful runs through the trees. We’ve been so lucky with the snow! We are not ready to leave tomorrow and can’t wait til next year! #yarrellsschool #yarrellsschoolskitrip #passodeltonale

Day 4… Wow! We have had a powder day today! It hasn’t stopped snowing and there is knee deep powder! The roads are covered and everything is white. Some great skiing in tough conditions. Heading out for pizza tonight! #yarrellsschool #yarrellsschoolskitrip #passodeltonale

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A lot can happen to our planet in an hour. But in that same hour, we can all make a difference. Small actions can add up to big change. Whether it’s switching off your lights, helping wildlife in your local area or calculating your carbon footprint – this Saturday 23 March, spend 60 minutes doing something positive for our world. 💚 Join 2024 Earth Hour event here to find out more. https://brnw.ch/21wI2vr

Year 4’s at Rippa Rugby Tag Festival at Chapel Gate The Year 4 team took part in a thrilling afternoon of tag rugby at Chapel Gate. Their solid defence was matched by scintillating running, dodging and great teamwork in attack in a wonderful team effort, and all the children made great progress throughout the day. Mr Schneider PE and Games Teacher #upton #poole #yarrellsschool #primaryschool #independentschools #wherechildrenlovetolearn #dorset #tagrugby #primaryrugby

Winter Tennis Celebrations! I am very pleased to share some of the highlights from the tennis courts. Despite the tricky and very unpredictable Spring Term weather we have managed to run match week from Reception to Year 6. It was lovely to witness how much our pupils have improved both technically and in their confidence. I am super proud of everyone for their fantastic effort and fair play on the courts. We are all looking forward to the most exited Summer Term here at Yarrells packed with fantastic events, tournaments and trips. I am very pleased to announce the Yarrells Tennis Academy for the Spring term. Year 3 – Beau T Year 4 – Rex P Year 5 – Lewis D Year 6- Oliver N Many congratulations!!! Mr Bujak Head of Yarrells Tennis Academy #upton #poole #yarrellsschool #primaryschool #independentschools #wherechildrenlovetolearn #dorset #eyfs #schooltennis #primarytennis

Year 5 performed with confidence for their performance of 'The Greatest Show' this week, displaying marvellous skills. Performing in these shows gives a real sense of achivement to the students, as you can see by their comments: Lizzy: I enjoyed the funny and sad times. It was amazing and felt like we were a family. We all worked together and enjoyed supporting one another. Sophia: It was so fun watching everyone grow in confidence. I was the showman and had to be big and bold. I was nervous at the start but as the amazing show went on everyone became better. Marcy: As soon as I took one step on the stage I had a swarm of butterflies in my tummy but I knew that if I made a mistake, the audience didn't know the script and I happily finished my solo song. Isla: It was fun and I loved working with everyone because I got to work with people I wouldn't normally work with. Ella: I really enjoyed the play. It was scary at first because there were so many people in the crowd but then I got into it and it was fun. Harry: My character was fun to play because I was an evil and comical villain so if the audience booed or cheered it means you've done a good job. Sophie: As a team, we collaborated and had some fun. Some things did not go to plan but it made us laugh. I'm happy and pleased with all the year. #upton #poole #yarrellsschool #primaryschool #independentschools #wherechildrenlovetolearn #dorset #year5 #primarydrama #thegreatestshow

Spectacular Year 6 Performance of Oliver! On Thursday 14th March 2024, the Year 6 pupils performed the musical Oliver! The end result, that took place on stage in Swan, was phenomenal – a must see. Children at Yarrells from the age of 2 to 11-years-old are encouraged to express their inner performer through dance, drama and singing sessions. The performance given in Year 6 offers an opportunity for the children to show off the skills they have gained over the years through their lessons and annual productions. Starring Rory Wilton as Oliver and Lily Draper as Nancy, the performance was dramatic and detailed. As well as acting during their spoken parts, they were reacting to the drama around them. “Learning to act is extremely enriching because it teaches you how to collaborate, as well as to use facial expressions and project your voice,” said Guy, who played Mags Maggot. The drama aspect of the musical Oliver! was amazing thanks to the brilliant directions done by Mrs Gill which is what made this play phenomenal. The favourite part for some of the Year 6 pupils was when Oliver assaulted Noah; this was because of how Noah made fun of Oliver’s mum. Year 6 performed many famous songs from Oliver! Including: ‘Consider Yourself’, ‘I’d Do Anything’ and ‘Food, Glorious Food’. Every child was involved in the singing aspect of the show and enjoyed it greatly. The songs would not have been so amazing without the talented Ms Stocken, who worked tirelessly with every child to make the singing perfect. Here at Yarrells, pupils have the opportunity to dance from an early age with the gifted Mrs May. In the production of Oliver!, the children got to show off their dance skills in many different styles, such as tap, ballet, country and freestyle. Not only that, but the audience was treated to solo, duet and group performances. Not only did the children benefit from learning performing arts, Oliver! enhanced their knowledge of the Victorian era, which they had been learning about in history. Consider yourself informed! Written collaboratively by Year 6SM & 6BL. #upton #poole #yarrellsschool #primaryschool #independentschools #wherechildrenlovetolearn #dorset #oliver #year6 #primarydrama