About our school

Our small rural school and ELC is situated in West Kintyre and serves the village of Tayinloan and the surrounding area.

Rhunahaorine Primary School and ELC is a non-denominational primary school and Early Learning Centre in West Kintyre serving the village of Tayinloan and the surrounding area.   The school has a current role of 12 and the ELC has 4.  Our current teaching staff complement consists of: a teaching HT and a part-time Class Teacher. During session 2023/24 we operated a P1-7 multi-composite class.

We have a strong commitment to Early Years and the importance of play and we have a focus on Outdoor Learning. We are committed to ensuring our children’s wellbeing and giving them the best start in life.

Our staff

Head Teacher – Mrs Kirsten Johnston

Class Teacher – Mrs Helen Flett ( Monday, Tuesday and alternate Wednesday)

Probationer Teacher – Mrs Lynsey MacPhail

Classroom Assistant – Mrs Lindsey Hurd

Clerical Assistant – Ms Kelly Walker

Childcare & Education Worker – Miss Lisa MacInnes

Childcare & Education Worker – Mrs Veronica Blair

Classroom Assistant/Childcare & Education Worker – Mrs Kirsti Paisley