A fresh face arrived at the school, a teacher whose forthright opinions quickly captivated Fizza and Hassan. Meanwhile, Marina’s attempts to elevate her profile online sparked considerable anger amongst the parents, placing Martin in an acu…

A wave of anxiety washes over Kayla as she considers her intimacy with Johnny, and a painful piece of news arrives, stemming from Jules’ recent career change. Meanwhile, Kaneez finds herself in charge of the Year 11 sex education program, w…

Driven by desperation, Johnny descends into increasingly precarious choices, attempting to convince Kayla to remain in Ackley. Meanwhile, Martin jeopardizes everything he has to aid Johnny’s escape from a deepening crisis. The arrival of Ma…

The weight of expectation settled heavily on Fizza’s shoulders as she was named captain of the debate team for their approaching contest against St Marks. Already juggling the demands of school with the growing burden of her father's declin…

Amidst the chaos of managing her mischievous younger brother, Kyle, and preparing for crucial GCSE exams, Kaneez finds herself embroiled in an unexpected escapade – a daring puppy theft. Meanwhile, Fizza turns to Asma for assistance, only t…

Consumed by worry, Asma reached out to Fizza, desperately trying to shield her from discovery regarding the burgeoning problem of alcohol. Yet, despite Asma’s efforts, things continued to deteriorate. Meanwhile, Marina found herself compell…

The morning of the girls' rugby tournament arrived, and Marina fought back a rising panic after enduring online taunts from the St Marks captain. Despite her anxiety, she still noticed a boy watching from the sidelines. Later, at an afterpa…

Supported by Fizza, Hayley, and Chloe, Marina gathers the strength and courage she needs to confront what happened to her. The situation intensifies with the return of the boys from St Marks, summoned back to Ackley for the annual rugby mat…

The morning of the exam brought Fizza a deeply unsettling phone call from Asif, demanding she abandon everything at once. Elsewhere, Kyle surreptitiously secured an examination paper for Kaneez, while Asma arrived at the quiet understanding…

The night of the leavers’ ball arrived, and Johnny, gripped by sudden doubt, resolved to abandon his audition – though Rashid was steadfast in his efforts to persuade him otherwise. Fizza battled with worry after her father’s unexpected hos…