Imagine a classroom where you are the only student and the teacher is all yours. What would you do? Would you feel excited, a bit lonely, or maybe both? This is the story of a six-year-old girl named Aysha, who is the very first and only student at her school on the island of Stromboli. Stromboli is a tiny, beautiful volcanic island in southern Italy. It is part of the Aeolian Islands, and you can only reach it by boat. The village where Aysha lives, called Ginostra, has only about 40 people and no cars at all! Because the village is so small, their school is tiny too. For more than 20 years, Ginostra did not have a primary school, and children had to travel far away to the mainland to study. This week, a brand new school opened right in the village, so Aysha can go to class without leaving her home. Being the only student means the classroom is very quiet and there is never a line for lunch. Your teacher can give you their full attention and help you learn at the speed that is perfect for you. You also get to pick the games you play at recess since there are no other kids to vote! However, it can also feel a little lonely. You might miss chatting with classmates or sharing a snack with friends. Some kids love the peace and quiet, while others might wish for a buddy to play with. Did you know that Stromboli has a volcano that is still active? Scientists study it every single day! Aysha’s school even has a special science club where she learns all about volcanoes and how they change the island. Besides science, Aysha gets to explore art, music, and sports. Her teacher can plan fun activities just for her, like a mini-dance class or a drawing session about the ocean. What would you do if you were the only student in your class? Would you love having a teacher all to yourself, or would you miss having friends to play with at recess? Think about it or chat with your friends about what they would do. You can also think about other schools around the world that have very few students. Sometimes, these schools use the internet to connect with other children online. In the future, maybe schools will use virtual reality to let students from different places play together. That way, even if you are the only student in your room, you could still meet friends from all over the world! Being the only student has both great parts and tricky parts. It gives you special help and lots of quiet, but it can feel lonely too. Aysha’s story shows us that learning can happen anywhere—even on a tiny island with a volcano!