Hope & Burray Primary

Burray and Hope Schools are two primary schools which are situated on the islands of Burray and South Ronaldsay respectively.  Both schools are found in the centre of small villages and serve a rural population. 

The islands are unique as they are separated from the Orkney mainland by the Churchill Barriers.  These are unique man-made barriers which were built largely by Italian prisoners of war in WW2 as part of an initiative to protect the Royal Navy boats in and around Orkney after the sinking of the Royal Oak in Scapa Flow by the German U-Boat U-47 on 14^th October 1939.  Construction was ordered by the then First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill.  The barriers were not officially opened until 12 May 1945, four days after the end of WW2 in Europe.

Both schools enjoy outdoor activities and are active in keeping these beautiful islands clean by engaging in beach cleaning sessions and other “green” activities.

Visit our websites at 

Hope

and

Burray