pupil

Example Sentences

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The father of a Year 6 pupil at Two Mile Hill said while it was a "pain" waiting outside, the school had kept parents updated and the children were "happy inside playing".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

A pledge to provide free school breakfasts and meals to every primary school pupil in Scotland is now limited to P1-P5 - with a targeted offering for older pupils based on need.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

"The longer school leaders at Haydon Bridge continue to ignore problems with pupil behaviour, the more stressed and anxious the teachers become," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

They also have an oval tooth patch and striking red eyes with a black pupil bordered by a thin gold ring.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

I could tell he was enjoying being both a teacher and a pupil.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo