Yarrells School & Nursery

Last week, we managed to hit our 100-mile target for the sponsored swim.

As a school, we managed 60 miles on the swimathon day and we have been topping up the mileage ever since! A huge thank you to all of the Yarrells community for your efforts with this, whether you swam, sponsored, or supported your child.

We've even had children swimming many more lengths at home and children swimming lengths while on holiday!

Watching the children push themselves to raise as much money as possible and hit our target has been amazing.

I think it has really opened our eyes to how difficult the swims that Oly Rush puts himself through are!

Mr Fisk
Head of PE and Games

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What super stars the children all were! We enjoyed the most fabulous time at the and the children were so well behaved!

The baby otters were definitely a favourite but the children also marvelled at watching the seals, turtles, upside down jellyfish and sharks! We even touched a huge starfish!

Mrs Lim
Reception Teacher

Congratulations to all our 2024 Yarrells Tennis Tournament Finalists.

This is a two-stage tournament with the top two boys and girls from each year group qualify to the final stage. We have witnessed some tremendous performances, high-level techniques and fantastic footwork across all of the age groups.

I am extremely proud of everyone taking part and the fantastic display of mature sportsmanship and following the court etiquette.

The Winners:
Year 6 Teo & Emma
Year 5 Louis & Ella
Year 4 Rex & Sophia
Year 3 Beau & Nansi

The Runners-Up
Year 6 Guy & Lilly
Year 5 William & Sophie
Year 4 Harry & Isabella
Year 3 Oscar & Lola

Mr Bujak
Tennis Coach and Games Teacher

A great day of tennis on Centre Court at Surbiton, including Harriet Dart and Daniel Evans playing and signing balls afterwards.

On Wednesday, two of our Year 6 children Guy and Finnian travelled to Portland Harbour Andrew Simpson Centres to take part in the IAPS U11 Sailing competition.

Upon arrival, the children had to put their boat together and then compete against roughly 30 other boats in attendance.

The first race didn’t go as planned as the boys capsized, but they were fully in their stride for the final 3 races, and overall, they finished the competition in first place and took home gold medals!

What a fantastic achievement for the boys; we are all very proud of them.

“Today we unveiled officially the Upton in Bloom sign on the driveway into Yarrells. This sign is a symbol of the support of Yarrells for Upton In Bloom (Poole, Dorset) as they work towards the awards of South West in Bloom, South East in Bloom and ultimately, Britain in Bloom. Mr Hill as our Groundsman has been instrumental in fostering a love of gardening and horticulture amongst the Yarrells children, and Mrs Sharpe is the driving force behind all things Eco here!

The children here are very much involved in the running of the eco side of school and have a keen interest and enthusiasm for the natural world and protecting it for their generation to grow up in. Our upcoming World Ocean Day plans are a testament to that!”

Book Buddies

Following the success of our ‘Book Buddies’ event, which was part of our World Book Day celebrations in March, we decided to organise another.

‘Book Buddies’ is the opportunity for children to get together with another class in a different year group to share some reading.

This morning pupils are sharing books they have brought in or found in school.

During World Book Day, we loved seeing the older pupils’ nurturing attitudes towards the younger ones, as well as the excitement generated by the books they were reading together.

As part of our enthusiasm to foster a culture of reading or pleasure at Yarrells, this will become a regular and valued part of the school calendar.

Mrs Havicon
Head of English

The Eco Committee is excited to let you know about our plans for World Ocean Day at Yarrells on Tuesday 4th June.

We have set ourselves a challenge and will be working as a whole school to try and achieve this! The pupils are going to swim as many lengths of the pool (or widths for some of the younger pupils) as they can to see if COLLECTIVELY we can reach the 100 miles that Oly Rush swam when he swam the Jurassic Coast. Even the teachers are going to participate and swim after school to add to the total!

As well as keeping fit, we are doing this event to raise money and awareness of Oly's charity; Project Planet Earth. https://projectplanet.earth/about/ and our own 'Yarrells Eco project'.

Together, we really can make a difference in the world.

Tennis News...

"Last week was the first stage of our annual tennis tournament here at Yarrells.

It was an absolute pleasure to be part of such a successful event, seeing every child from Reception to Year 6 play tennis.

The atmosphere on court was fantastic and the children conducted themselves in a professional way, demonstrating a great level of knowledge, tennis skills and court etiquette.

I'm pleased to announce that after 140 matches played over the week, we have our 2024 semi-finalists.

Year 3 Oscar, Beau, Lola, Faye, Myron, Sebastian G, May, Nancy
Year 4 Monty, Joshua, Arabella, Freya ,Harry ,Rex, Isabella, Sophia,
Year 6 Teo , Oliver, Lily, Darcy, Guy, Sam, Molly, Emma
Year 5 Kit, William, Emily ,Freya, Hogan, Louis, Ella, Sophie E"

Mr Bujak
Tennis Coach and Games Teacher

On Wednesday we took part in the u11 Bryanston Cricket Festival in their immaculate grounds.

For many of our children it was their first cricket game and they were able to show off a lot of the skills that we had been working on in lessons. The bowling on display was impressive, with most of the deliveries being straight at the wicket.

The children got more confident with the bat as the festival developed and were able to communicate whether to run or not. All children who took part were able to bat, bowl, field and keep wicket.

A lovely festival in the scorching sun! Well done all.

Mr Fisk
Head of PE and Games

We have joined in with the RHS annual programme.

RHS Community Gardening Grow With It!

"Kicking off a year of water-wise growing, the RHS Big Seed Sow takes place Monday 29 April - Sunday 12 May, and this year it’s even bigger."

Each month, we will be keeping track and watching our water plants grow.

Thank you to Upton In Bloom (Poole, Dorset) for gifting us the 'Educational Pack'.

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!

Join Foundation Sports & Play at Yarrells School for May Half Term.

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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

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

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)

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!

Meet Sebrina, and find out why she chose 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

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/

Summertime Music Course applications are now live. If you participated in 2023 you should have received a notification by email today letting you know about this summer's course and where to find out more information and to apply. This link will take you to the email that has been sent. https://mailchi.mp/a59c8ff285f2/poole-society-for-young-musicians-summertime-music-course-registration-is-live

More info on our website and below 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…’

Claire Rose "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." We have a family connection, myself and my younger brother and sister all attended Yarrells and had a smashing experience.But just as impor...

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 [email protected] 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!

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!

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

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