An Independent Day School & Nursery

A strong team of runners from Year 5&6 raced at the Dorset Schools Cross Country Championships at Kings Park this week. Great performances from all! Louis R won the boys race, he is now the County Champion! #YarrellsSchool #SuperStudents #ProudMoment #crosscountry

We only have a couple of slots available for our school and nursery open day next week, Thursday, 23 January. For more information and to sign up please email admissions@yarrells.co.uk or visit our website www.yarrells.co.uk Alternatively, if you are unable to make our open day please contact us to arrange a more convenient time.

#Year3 had an exciting day and thoroughly enjoyed their tennis and music lessons! It’s fantastic to see their enthusiasm and creativity shine through music, movement, and learning new tennis skills. #yarrellsschool #tennisskills #poole #musiclessons #independentschool

Huge congratulations to our super LAMDA students! 🌟 100% of our pupils achieved a Distinction grade in their exam. We're so proud of their hard work, what a fantastic achievement! 🌟 #LAMDA #Distinction #ProudMoment #SuperStudents #yarrellsschool #dorset #performingarts #musicineducation #poole #independentschool

Our Year 1's had a fantastic time in their computer lessons this week. They loved learning new skills and having fun with technology. Looking forward to another exciting week of learning! #YarrellsSchool #FutureTechStars #DigitalSkills #dorsetschool #uptonpoole

Smooth Transition Nursery to School Squirrels to Reception Meeting - Thursday 16th January from 8.45am. We are hosting a short information meeting for parents of our Squirrels children next Thursday morning. This presentation will focus specifically on what the Reception experience is like here at Yarrells, what your children can look forward to during their Reception time, and how the Early Years team that we have in place will work with you and your child to ensure a smooth transition from Nursery. The Yarrells PTA will also be hosting a Second Hand Uniform Sale in the courtyard on the same morning. Moving from Yarrells Nursery to Reception is an exciting and smooth step for children! Here’s what makes the transition special: 🌟 Familiar Environment - Children already know the layout, staff, and routines. 📚 Consistent Learning - Nursery and Reception share the same nurturing educational approach. 🤝 Social Support - Children build on friendships with familiar faces. 👩‍🏫 Tailored Support - Reception teachers prepare children with structured guidance. 🎨 Developmental Continuity - A play-based approach helps children grow academically and creatively. 💬 Holistic Growth - Focusing on emotional resilience, independence, and communication. 💪 Encouragement of Independence - Gaining confidence to take on new challenges. ❤️ Fostering a Love of Learning - Nurturing curiosity and a passion for discovery. The move from Nursery to Reception at Yarrells ensures a seamless, supportive, and joyful learning journey. Please email admissions@yarrells.co.uk for more information. #YarrellsSchool #NurseryToReception #SmoothTransition #EarlyYearsEducation #ChildDevelopment #LoveOfLearning #SupportiveLearning #PlayBasedLearning #GrowingTogether #FutureLeaders #EarlyLearning #ConfidentKids #FosteringCuriosity #SocialEmotionalGrowth #independentlearners

A fantastic first day of term here for our Yarrells pupils! We're looking forward to every moment of growth, learning, and joy. Here’s to another term of big achievements! #BackToSchool #springterm #GrowingTogether #YarrellsSchool #IndependentSchoolDorset #DorsetLife #poole #earlylearningdorset

Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! We are so excited to welcome everyone back to school tomorrow for the start of the Spring Term. Looking forward to another wonderful term ahead! See you soon! #YarrellsSchool #IndependentSchoolDorset #DorsetLife #poole #upton #DorsetCommunity #SchoolInspiration #LearningInDorset #EducationInDorset #SpringTerm2025 #BackToSchool #FutureLeaders #IndependentEducation

Yarrells School & Nursery

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🌿✨ Welcome to Yarrells Nursery!✨🌿 Set in an enchanting woodland setting, our nursery sparks curiosity and wonder in children from age 2. Starting from 7th January 2025, we’re thrilled to offer extended hours (07:30-18:00), all-year-round care, and the flexibility of "Term Time Plus" to meet your family’s needs! Your little one will thrive with child-initiated play, specialist classes (dance, French, music, Forest School), and outdoor adventures. Our focus on personalised learning and a smooth transition to school life ensures they’re ready for the next exciting chapter. ✨ Want to learn more? Join us for our Open Day on Thursday 23 January 2025. Contact admissions@yarrells.co.uk to book in or arrange for a more convenient time for a tour, meet with the Head, and discuss your child's bright future at Greenwood Nursery! 🌟💚 #GreenwoodNursery #EarlyYears #FlexibleCare #MagicalLearning #StartTheirJourney #OpenDay #DorsetNursery #EarlyYearsDorset #DorsetEducation #DorsetFamily #DorsetLife #NurseryInDorset #DorsetSchools #DorsetMums #DorsetLearning #EarlyLearningDorset #independentschool #PrepSchool #yarrellsschool

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Yarrells School & Nursery! ✨🎄 Wishing all our wonderful pupils and families a magical Christmas Day filled with joy, laughter, and love! 🎁🎅 To our dedicated teachers and staff, thank you for your hard work, passion, and care. You make every day brighter for our students! 🌟 Today is all about creating precious memories with those you hold dear. We hope your day is as special as each and every one of you. 🌟 From everyone at Yarrells, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎉 #MerryChristmas #ChristmasDay #YarrellsSchool #FestiveJoy #MakingMemories #happyholidays #YarrellsSchool

🎄 Wishing all our wonderful pupils and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎅 As we wrap up this term, we’d like to send our warmest wishes to everyone. May your Christmas be filled with joy, peace, and special moments with loved ones. 🌟 A HUGE thank you to Mr and Mrs Sen for the incredible photos from our Christmas Fair before the end of term! 📸 Your beautiful shots truly captured the festive spirit and we're so grateful for your support in sharing them with us. A link to the professional photos has been sent to you on the school Whats App groups for you to download.🙏 Here’s to a bright and successful 2025! ✨ Enjoy the holidays, and we look forward to seeing you in the new year! 🎉 #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #ThankYou #ChristmasFair #Grateful #schoolcommunity #independentschool

Join us for our Open Day on Thursday, 23rd January, and discover the unique, vibrant learning environment at Yarrells. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore our school, meet our staff, and see firsthand how we inspire a love of learning in children aged 2 to 11. Our Greenwood Nursery, nestled in a woodland glade, offers a joyful introduction to school life for children from 2 years old. Whether attending on a term-time or all-year-round basis, each child’s curiosity and enthusiasm are nurtured in a stimulating and nurturing environment. Our main school, located in a stunning Georgian mansion in Upton, Dorset, provides a wealth of learning opportunities. Surrounded by gardens, fields, sports courts, and woodland, our enriched curriculum blends academic excellence, performing and visual arts, sport, and outdoor education, ensuring each child’s individual potential is developed. We are proud members of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS) and are dedicated to preparing our pupils for success—whether that’s securing places at top grammar and independent schools, or growing their confidence, kindness, and passion for learning. If you’d like to see how we bring education to life, we warmly encourage you to visit us on 23rd January. Our Head, Mrs. Clare Cunningham, will be on hand to show you around and discuss how Yarrells can support your child's educational journey. To register for our Open Day, please complete the online form on our website and our Admissions Registrar, Kristal Bowdler, will confirm your booking. https://www.yarrells.co.uk/admissions/open-day We look forward to welcoming you to Yarrells and sharing all the wonderful opportunities we have to offer! Can’t make it on the 23rd? No problem—every day is an Open Day with Mrs. Cunningham. Just get in touch to arrange a visit that suits you. Please email admissions@yarrells.co.uk or complete the online Enquiry Form and we will be happy to arrange a private appointment at a mutually convenient time. #YarrellsSchool #PrepSchoolLife #IndependentSchool #GreenwoodNursery #EarlyYearsEducation #AcademicExcellence #OutdoorLearning #InspiringCuriosity #FutureLeaders #LearningInNature #YarrellsOpenDay #IndependentEducation #MagicalLearning

Christmas Jumper Day was made extra special yesterday for Charlie and Teddy. The brothers were thrilled to wear their festive jumpers, each one hand-knitted with much love by their darling Nanna. On this joyful day, they proudly sported the cosy creations, feeling extra festive and connected to the spirit of the season. How gorgeous is that? It’s not just about the fun of wearing a Christmas jumper, but about the love and thoughtfulness that went into making them—making this Christmas Jumper Day truly unforgettable! #christmasjumperday #SchoolChristmasCelebration #ChristmasAtSchool #FestiveFunAtSchool #IndependentSchoolLife #ExcellenceInEducation #IndependentEducation #BeyondTheClassroom #DorsetEducation #learningindorset #dorsetschoollife #dorsetprimaryschools #dorsetnursery #IndependentSchool

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Christingles On Monday, the children in Year 4 made their own Christingles, which was part of their R.E work. They had been studying the symbolism in the Christmas story, and the Christingle was a great way to bring these concepts to life. The different elements of the Christingle each hold special meaning: Orange: Represents the world. Candle: Symbolises Jesus as the light of the world. Red ribbon: Goes all around the orange, symbolising Jesus' sacrifice and his blood. Four cocktail sticks: Represent the four seasons and are decorated with sweets, which represent God’s gifts to the world, such as kindness and love. This hands-on activities helped the children connect the key themes of Christmas with Christian traditions and their deeper meanings. It was a meaningful way for them to reflect on the spiritual significance of Christmas while enjoying the creative process! #christingles #christinglemaking #education #Christmas #christmas #christmas2024 #dorsetschool #dorsetschools

Roman Day What an incredible day Year 3 had last week! The children looked fabulous in their costumes and experienced a Gladiator Training session whilst wearing them. They worked brilliantly in teams to discuss, design and then create an aqueduct and couldn’t wait to try them out to see which design worked best! We ended the day by making edible Roman roads… #history #historyfacts #education #educational #school #schoollife #schooldays #yarrellslife #yarrellsschool #yarrells #dorsetschool #dorsetschools #independentschool #independentschool #independentschools #independentschoolsuk

Lights, Camera, Action! The Early Years children have shown so much excitement and enthusiasm this week leading up to their 'Wriggly Nativity'. The children had their dress rehearsal on Wednesday where they got to see all of their costumes come to life on stage, which they were very proud of. Watching every child's confidence grow has been a joy and the children have loved learning their dances, songs and lines. We would like to say a huge well done to all of the children in Greenwood. You have shown all the grown-ups how amazing and confident you were, and you should all be very proud of yourselves! #schoolnativity #schoolnativity🎄 #nurserynativity #nurserynativityplay #yarrellsschool #Christmas #christmas #christmas2024 #nativity

Egyptian Day Our Year 2 children stepped back in time and transformed into young archaeologists, bakers, and artists for our Egyptian Extravaganza Day! It was a day filled with fun, creativity, and fascinating discoveries about the ancient world. The children truly looked the part, dressed as mighty pharaohs, graceful queens, and even fierce Egyptian gods. We even had Howard Carter come to school for the day. The effort put into the costumes was truly amazing—thank you for helping make the day extra special! Our first activity transported us to an ancient Egyptian kitchen, where the children baked delicious honey bread. They learned how honey was a prized ingredient in Egyptian times, used not just in cooking but also as a sweet treat for the gods. The smell of the freshly baked bread filled the air, and the children were very proud of their tasty creations. Next, we got a little messy as we explored the process of mummification! Using tomatoes as stand-ins for ancient bodies, the children carefully removed the insides (just like the Egyptians removed organs!) and packed their tomatoes with Natron. They loved this hands-on activity and learned about the importance of preserving bodies for the afterlife. In the afternoon we turned into ancient scribes and wrote messages using hieroglyphics. The children practised writing their names and decoded secret messages, discovering how the Egyptians recorded their stories and history without letters like ours. We even had time for some craft. The children were buzzing with excitement and curiosity all day long. Not only did they learn fascinating facts about ancient Egypt, but they also developed skills in baking, art, and teamwork. Thank you for your support in making this day so memorable. Whether it was helping with costumes, encouraging your child’s enthusiasm, or hearing about their adventures at home - we couldn't have done it without you! #egyptians #Egyptians #education #education #schoolsindorset #schoolindorset #dorsetschool #dorsetschools #independentschool #independentschool #independentschools #history #historyfacts