Kim rolls out a fresh initiative that causes fireworks for staff and pupils alike, and two worlds collide when Tonya forms an unlikely bond with new boy Schuey.

Shola tells a white lie that spirals out of control, and when her innocent obsession is exposed, it sends shockwaves through the school. Meanwhile, Mike finds himself in a sticky situation, and Joe struggles to clean up his mess. For Kim, a crucial meeting proves to be a disaster, but when she learns of some life-changing news, she's forced to make a difficult decision. Elsewhere, Libby is on a mission to stay at Waterloo Road and will do whatever it takes to get her own way.