Duror Primary School is a tiny school located on the west coast of Scotland, in the Highlands. What makes it special is that it only has two pupils: Shannon and Molly. Their teacher, Miss Holly Graves, loves the small class size because it gives her the freedom to teach in creative and flexible ways. Lessons don’t always happen inside the classroom — sometimes, when the weather is nice, the students do their schoolwork by the beach. The girls study typical subjects like maths, spelling, and storytelling, but they also learn practical skills such as CPR.
Because there are only two students, everyone knows each other very well, and the teacher-pupil relationship is very close. The school feels like part of a larger community, welcoming local children for toddler and nurture groups. Both pupils love their school deeply and want it to stay open. For them, it’s not just a place to study — it’s their second home, full of friendship, laughter, and learning. However, they don’t want too many people to join, because they enjoy the small and friendly environment.
Vocabulary:
• wellies (noun): short for “wellington boots”, waterproof boots worn in the rain or mud.
• Highlands (noun): a mountainous region in northern Scotland.
• pupil (noun): a student, especially in a school for children.
• flexibility (noun): the ability to change or adapt easily.
• freedom (noun): the ability to act or move as you want.
• exploring (verb): going to new places to learn or discover.
• community (noun): a group of people living in the same area or sharing common interests.
• nurture (verb): to care for and help someone grow or develop.
• opportunity (noun): a chance to do something special or different.
• close (adj): having a strong relationship or connection with someone.
Source: BBC