0:00:02 > 0:00:04This is Dockbridge High, a school just like yours.
0:00:04 > 0:00:07For two years, our cameras have followed day-to-day life here.
0:00:07 > 0:00:09There have been highs and lows.
0:00:11 > 0:00:14We return for another year to find out how these talented
0:00:14 > 0:00:18teachers continue to excite and inspire a generation of young,
0:00:18 > 0:00:21eager minds at this most ordinary of schools.
0:00:21 > 0:00:22SHE SCREAMS
0:00:22 > 0:00:24This is Class Dismissed.
0:00:27 > 0:00:28BELL RINGS
0:00:32 > 0:00:35It's Wednesday and Year 10 start the day with English where Mr Capp
0:00:35 > 0:00:39appears to be going through some sort of rap battle phase.
0:00:40 > 0:00:45Let's get ready to Rumbleeeee!
0:00:45 > 0:00:48Kicking it old-school stylie. Holla!
0:00:48 > 0:00:50What's happening?
0:00:50 > 0:00:56Now, today, we're going to unbox the fresh vocals of my fam,
0:00:56 > 0:00:59the lyrical gangster... No, not Stormzy,
0:00:59 > 0:01:01it's big Willie Shakespeare!
0:01:01 > 0:01:04Epic rap battle time.
0:01:04 > 0:01:06- ALL GROAN - Seriously, kill me.
0:01:06 > 0:01:10I knew you'd be ready to spill some rhymings.
0:01:10 > 0:01:14- What did you just say, sir? - Tahj, sweet volunteering.
0:01:14 > 0:01:16Tough luck, mate.
0:01:16 > 0:01:17RAP MUSIC PLAYS
0:01:17 > 0:01:19I'm going to rap some Shakespeare
0:01:19 > 0:01:21and you're going to holla back when you're ready, T-Dizzle.
0:01:21 > 0:01:26But be warned, I'm pretty boss at rap battles.
0:01:26 > 0:01:28Uh-huh-huh, yeah.
0:01:31 > 0:01:34- RAPS:- # I'm Mr Capp And I'm here to tell you
0:01:34 > 0:01:37# Billy Shakey's A hustler like a kangaroo
0:01:37 > 0:01:39# In iambic pentameter He pops all his lyrics
0:01:39 > 0:01:41# His use of the English language Is jolly terrific
0:01:41 > 0:01:44# He lived in old times But his words are relevant
0:01:44 > 0:01:48# I'm going to the shop to get myself an elephant. #
0:01:49 > 0:01:50Mic drop.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55- RAPS:- # Your boy likes Shakespeare Your boy likes lyrics
0:01:55 > 0:01:58# But he always try and to teach us with gambits and gimmicks
0:01:58 > 0:02:01# We like plain speaking No need to try a witty
0:02:01 > 0:02:04# Shakespeare say it better in this little ditty. #
0:02:04 > 0:02:05Whoa!
0:02:05 > 0:02:07He's so good!
0:02:08 > 0:02:11# Listen to the many But speak to a few
0:02:11 > 0:02:14# Hear them opinions But let them cut through
0:02:14 > 0:02:16# No disrespect, sir I ain't being rude
0:02:16 > 0:02:19# I'm just quoting Hamlet Polonius too. #
0:02:19 > 0:02:20CLASS: Oh!
0:02:20 > 0:02:23Yeah, man. That was amazing.
0:02:24 > 0:02:27Did you just summarise Hamlet
0:02:27 > 0:02:31when Polonius tells Laertes to stop showing off and just be himself?
0:02:31 > 0:02:32Yeah. It's a good speech.
0:02:35 > 0:02:37Epic truth bomb!
0:02:37 > 0:02:40We cannae take much more truth, Captain,
0:02:40 > 0:02:44the ship won't take it! Rap bants.
0:02:45 > 0:02:48- I don't know what to say. - BELL RINGS
0:02:48 > 0:02:51In reception, part-time teaching assistant
0:02:51 > 0:02:55and full-time dad Mr Nappy arrives late. Having been up all night
0:02:55 > 0:02:59with screaming triplets, he's finally got his babies off to sleep.
0:02:59 > 0:03:04- Shh!- WHISPERS:- Could you all keep it down, please? They're sleeping.
0:03:04 > 0:03:08I love babies. Can I just take a little peek?
0:03:08 > 0:03:12Oh, of course. But...
0:03:12 > 0:03:16if y'all wake them, then y'all will be the one who has to spend
0:03:16 > 0:03:19the next six hours holding them
0:03:19 > 0:03:24at a 45 degree angle whilst waggling Mr Tootsie at them
0:03:24 > 0:03:29so that they don't scream at a volume louder than a jet engine.
0:03:30 > 0:03:32Do you still want a little peek?
0:03:32 > 0:03:36Nope. I'm backing away now.
0:03:36 > 0:03:38Shh!
0:03:42 > 0:03:44BELL RINGS
0:03:48 > 0:03:50Meanwhile, in science,
0:03:50 > 0:03:54Mrs Stein uses custard to get Year 10 excited about physics.
0:03:54 > 0:03:57Right. Now, forget everything you've ever known about learning science.
0:03:57 > 0:04:00- Done.- Excellent.- Why are we out here, Miss?
0:04:00 > 0:04:02Because of Newton's first law of motion.
0:04:02 > 0:04:04Was that the answer you were looking for?
0:04:04 > 0:04:05If the laws of inertia are correct,
0:04:05 > 0:04:08if I spin this bucket round my head, the custard inside should
0:04:08 > 0:04:11stay inside, but what will happen if the bucket stops spinning?
0:04:11 > 0:04:14- The custard will fall out. - But how do we know?- It just will.
0:04:14 > 0:04:16How do we know before conducting an experiment?
0:04:16 > 0:04:17Because we know about gravity.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20Just to be sure though, I need a volunteer.
0:04:20 > 0:04:22Don't do it, please.
0:04:22 > 0:04:25Yes, Martin. Come here. Right. Excellent.
0:04:25 > 0:04:28Now, what I want you to do is spin the bucket round and round.
0:04:28 > 0:04:30Now, what do we say, children?
0:04:30 > 0:04:32- ALL: Stand back, we're doing science.- Right.
0:04:32 > 0:04:35Off you go, Martin. Spin, spin, spin.
0:04:35 > 0:04:36Now spin that bucket round and round.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39As you can see, the custard stays inside the bucket,
0:04:39 > 0:04:42- but what happens if the bucket stops spinning?- It's fairly obvious.
0:04:42 > 0:04:46Well, let's just check, shall we? OK, and in three, two, one, stop.
0:04:46 > 0:04:48Oh!
0:04:49 > 0:04:52Well, now we know. Science in action. Well done, everyone.
0:04:52 > 0:04:56- Tahj, clear him up, will you? - What?- Come on, everyone.
0:04:56 > 0:04:58- Back to classroom.- Me?
0:05:00 > 0:05:03Break time and while Martin gets the custard out of his hair,
0:05:03 > 0:05:08Mr Nappy is juggling both playground duty and nap time.
0:05:09 > 0:05:10Shh!
0:05:13 > 0:05:15Shhhh!
0:05:19 > 0:05:24- BABIES CRY - NO!
0:05:26 > 0:05:29- Hush now, little ones. - BELL RINGS
0:05:34 > 0:05:38In art, Mr Rhomb starts with a lesson in camouflage.
0:05:45 > 0:05:47Greetings.
0:05:47 > 0:05:50I'm sitting here amongst you in order to appreciate more
0:05:50 > 0:05:53fully the mundanity of teenage life.
0:05:53 > 0:05:56- It's all right being a teenager, sir.- Thank you, Emily.
0:05:56 > 0:05:59What a wonderfully tepid observation.
0:06:02 > 0:06:06Class, we are very fortunate to have a guest speaker with us today.
0:06:06 > 0:06:10One of the region's most formidable artists, Billy's parent.
0:06:10 > 0:06:13- Welcome, Billy's parent.- Er, hi.
0:06:13 > 0:06:17It's such an honour to have another artiste in our midst.
0:06:17 > 0:06:21Tell me, what palette do you use when you are at work?
0:06:21 > 0:06:24Well, I usually just use magnolia,
0:06:24 > 0:06:27- but it sort of depends what the client wants.- Phenomenal.
0:06:28 > 0:06:31For too many years I have underappreciated linear colour.
0:06:32 > 0:06:34Can you tell me if you use any equipment
0:06:34 > 0:06:36when you are creating a piece?
0:06:36 > 0:06:39Well, again, it depends what the client wants, but I usually just
0:06:39 > 0:06:43carry around a bit of spare tape, a roller, that kind of thing.
0:06:43 > 0:06:45Mind-blowing.
0:06:45 > 0:06:48Bringing the mundane into the heavenly.
0:06:49 > 0:06:51- And where could we see your art? - Oh, well, I actually painted
0:06:51 > 0:06:53Jasmine's mum's living room the other month.
0:06:53 > 0:06:56It was great, sir. Really nice.
0:06:56 > 0:07:00Just fascinating. Habitation interiors.
0:07:00 > 0:07:04For the benefit of the class, do you think we could see you in action?
0:07:04 > 0:07:06Yeah, sure. Why not? Erm...
0:07:10 > 0:07:12- Go. - TIMER TICKS
0:07:29 > 0:07:32An installation piece. Miraculous. I am in awe.
0:07:34 > 0:07:36She just paints people's walls.
0:07:36 > 0:07:39Installation pieces if you will, Bill.
0:07:39 > 0:07:40BELL RINGS
0:07:43 > 0:07:47Music next, and supply teacher Miss Davis is enjoying using
0:07:47 > 0:07:49her wind instrument.
0:07:49 > 0:07:52Make sure you're in a strong upright position,
0:07:52 > 0:07:54take a deep breath
0:07:54 > 0:07:58and simply blow away to your hearts content.
0:07:58 > 0:07:59SHE BREAKS WIND
0:07:59 > 0:08:00ALL GROAN
0:08:00 > 0:08:03Miss, I can't reach the high notes.
0:08:03 > 0:08:05Oh, I used to have that problem, Martin.
0:08:05 > 0:08:09Until I realised all I needed to do was close my eyes
0:08:09 > 0:08:10and believe I could do it.
0:08:10 > 0:08:12BREAKS WIND
0:08:14 > 0:08:18- C sharp if I'm not mistaken. - Yep, very sharp.- Right.
0:08:18 > 0:08:22If we're all ready. A-one, a-two, a-one, two, three, four.
0:08:22 > 0:08:25SHE BREAKS WIND
0:08:27 > 0:08:28BREAKS WIND
0:08:30 > 0:08:32BREAKS WIND
0:08:32 > 0:08:35MISS DAVIS FARTS REPEATEDLY
0:08:38 > 0:08:39THEY GROAN
0:08:41 > 0:08:42Very good, class.
0:08:42 > 0:08:45Although, whoever was playing the trombone was way off key.
0:08:45 > 0:08:47BELL RINGS
0:08:47 > 0:08:48It's lunchtime
0:08:48 > 0:08:52and Year 8 pupils Molly and Tammy are cementing their friendship.
0:08:52 > 0:08:58- I love your lunchbox. Let's do lunch swapsies.- Yeah, OK, sure.
0:08:58 > 0:09:02We are so B-F-F-I-D-S-T-F-I-A-B.
0:09:02 > 0:09:06Best friends forever if destroyed still true for infinity and beyond.
0:09:11 > 0:09:15Yes! Sandwiches are, like, totally my favourite.
0:09:15 > 0:09:19No way! Crisps are, like, totally, like, my favourite-ist thing
0:09:19 > 0:09:21in the whole wide space planet world!
0:09:21 > 0:09:23Yeah, they're all right.
0:09:24 > 0:09:25I don't believe it,
0:09:25 > 0:09:28apples are, like, my totally favourite fruit beginning with A.
0:09:28 > 0:09:29How did you know?
0:09:34 > 0:09:36A pencil sharpener.
0:09:36 > 0:09:39A tube of glitter.
0:09:39 > 0:09:43A piece of paper with the word "sausages" written on it
0:09:43 > 0:09:45and the drawing of a goldfish.
0:09:45 > 0:09:49- She's called Marjorie.- Is that it?
0:09:49 > 0:09:52I know, right? You are welcome.
0:09:52 > 0:09:55But where's the food?
0:09:55 > 0:09:58There's no food in there, silly!
0:10:02 > 0:10:05BELL RINGS
0:10:05 > 0:10:06In the afternoon,
0:10:06 > 0:10:09librarian Mrs Winston has finally decided to retire...
0:10:09 > 0:10:13Hey, readers, I need some privacy, capiche?
0:10:13 > 0:10:16..and pass on her empire to a young apprentice.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19Sometimes you have to know when to give it up.
0:10:19 > 0:10:23This is a young librarian's game. It's time for fresh blood.
0:10:23 > 0:10:25- Ain't it, Ronald?- Yeah.
0:10:25 > 0:10:29So I'm saying to myself, I need someone I know.
0:10:29 > 0:10:32Someone who'll protect the library, you see what I'm saying?
0:10:34 > 0:10:39- Sorry, no.- Someone who'll treat it like their own home, Martin.
0:10:39 > 0:10:42Someone will respect the no fizzy drinks near the books rule.
0:10:42 > 0:10:45Someone very close to me now.
0:10:45 > 0:10:49- Oh, you mean...?- Yeah.- ..Ron? - No, you!
0:10:49 > 0:10:52Now, pay attention! Cos running this joint ain't no piece of cake.
0:10:53 > 0:10:56Here is my most prized possession.
0:10:56 > 0:11:01It belongs to you now. The stamp.
0:11:01 > 0:11:06- Now repeat after me, don't be overdue.- Don't be overdue.
0:11:06 > 0:11:10He's a natural. Good luck, kiddo. You're the boss now.
0:11:10 > 0:11:14Come on, Ron, it's time to leave. We've a plane to catch.
0:11:14 > 0:11:16Hey, Ron, you're staying with me.
0:11:16 > 0:11:19What? You can't be serious!
0:11:19 > 0:11:24I'm afraid I am, Miss. My library, my rules. Ron stays.
0:11:27 > 0:11:29Say hello to the family, won't you, sweetheart?
0:11:33 > 0:11:35- Nice lady that.- Hm.
0:11:39 > 0:11:41BELL RINGS
0:11:41 > 0:11:43In the last lesson of the day,
0:11:43 > 0:11:45Year 10 are with Mr Konnundrum
0:11:45 > 0:11:47who's got more on his mind than maths.
0:11:50 > 0:11:54So, if a man, or a woman,
0:11:54 > 0:11:58but in this case probably a man,
0:11:58 > 0:12:03joins a dating website without fully understanding how it all works,
0:12:03 > 0:12:08because it's very confusing with all the different buttons and widgets
0:12:08 > 0:12:13and other complicated tech-fangled things on his smartphone, hm!
0:12:15 > 0:12:18And somehow, through no fault of his own,
0:12:18 > 0:12:22instead of arranging a date with a lady...
0:12:24 > 0:12:27..accidentally books an emergency plumber.
0:12:27 > 0:12:28LAUGHTER
0:12:28 > 0:12:34Should the man, A, apologise to the plumber for wasting his time
0:12:34 > 0:12:37and send him on his way, or B,
0:12:37 > 0:12:42go on a romantic dinner with the plumber anyway because he's already
0:12:42 > 0:12:46paid for the deposit on the table and wouldn't want to disappoint?
0:12:48 > 0:12:51Just explain to the plumber that you booked him by mistake.
0:12:51 > 0:12:55- I'm sure he'd understand, sir.- You're right. Thanks, Tahj.
0:12:56 > 0:12:58You best be off.
0:13:01 > 0:13:05At least I saved some money on the dinner. You're right, Tahj.
0:13:05 > 0:13:12- By the way, there's still an 80 quid call-out charge.- Oh. Of course.
0:13:13 > 0:13:16- Quiet reading! - BELL RINGS
0:13:19 > 0:13:22It's the end of another day at Dockbridge High
0:13:22 > 0:13:26and Mr Nappy has managed to get his kids and himself off to sleep.
0:13:26 > 0:13:28HE SNORES
0:13:28 > 0:13:30BABY CRIES
0:13:31 > 0:13:34HE GROANS
0:13:34 > 0:13:37Hush now. Hush now.
0:13:42 > 0:13:43Hush now.
0:13:43 > 0:13:46# Wake me up before you go-go
0:13:46 > 0:13:49# Don't leave me hanging on like a yo-yo
0:13:49 > 0:13:52# Wake me up before you go-go
0:13:52 > 0:13:55# I don't want to miss it when you hit that high
0:13:55 > 0:13:58# Wake me up before you go-go
0:13:58 > 0:14:01- # Take me dancing tonight - Jitterbug. #