Our Boarding School
20 episodes · 2022
Follows students at Badminton School in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol.
1Away from Home
It’s the start of term, and the girls are arriving from all over the world to study. New student Cherry says goodbye to her family in Shanghai, and Spanish student Valentina swaps Barcelona for Bristol.
2Around the House
We go behind the scenes in the boarding house, where the girls take a weekend sightseeing trip to the historic city of Bath. House mistress Miss Hollingsworth gets more than she bargained for during Smoothie Night.
3Year of the Tiger
As the girls celebrate Chinese New Year, PE teacher Miss Elsley believes netball player Jina could be destined for sporting success. She has arranged a visit from a local scout, but will Jina prove her potential?
4Watch This Space
The girls get creative, as Daisy and her friends give the common room a colourful makeover, and Eva and Evie enter the school photography competition, with some top tips from wildlife presenter Megan McCubbin.
5Braving the Storm
A storm hits, putting half-term plans in jeopardy, and Valentina faces a challenging new English project.
6All About Emily
Since being diagnosed with scoliosis and undergoing spinal surgery, Emily hasn’t been able to follow her passion for dance. However, with the help of best friend Lottie and a special visitor, that is all about to change.
7Join the Club
Twins Lily and Rosie are battling with stage fright as they are asked to perform in the choir at the big school concert. Meanwhile, Crystal discovers a new passion when she joins the school cross-stitch club.
8All the Feels
The girls reconnect with family for a revealing new history project, and Teni throws herself into a self-defence class after homesickness hits. Meanwhile, some of the boarders are treated to a surprise visit.
9(Boarding) School of Rock
While classical music is a part of everyday life at the boarding school, Queen fan Ella wants to turn the volume up by starting the school’s first rock band - but who will join her, and will they face a tough crowd?
10Pen Pals
Flo and Chloe make a new pen pal and invite her to school for a tour and a big surprise.
11New to the Nest
Change is in the air as the boarding house welcomes new arrival Eleanor, while Roya and the girls go birdwatching and get messy making new bird feeders for the school - but will her feathered friends approve?
12Can You Cook It?
It’s on with the aprons as the girls go head-to-head in the kitchen and compete to make a new meal for the school menu.
13House Wars
It’s a battle of the houses, as the students compete to clock up the most exercise in one month. Last year’s winner, Celeste, faces stiff competition from sporty Sophie - but will either of them take this year’s crown?
14What's On Your Mind?
Life at secondary school can be pressured at times, but the students are learning all about how to cope when things get tough. Shocks are in store, as well as surprises from Libby, the school’s very own birthday fairy.
15How It Started/How It's Going
The girls get a big surprise when they find themselves back in Victorian times to experience a day as students. From calligraphy to cricket, and with watery cabbage as fuel, how will the girls cope?
16Take the Plunge
The girls have a love/hate relationship with swimming, but friends Liyana and Jyot are on a mission to put the fun back into the sport. How will the girls cope when faced with the challenge of a cold-water plunge?
17The Staff of Destiny
Dreams become reality, as budding writer Saanvi gets closer to her fantasy of becoming a published author. Meanwhile, the girls wake up to a shock as head teacher Mrs Tear turns boarding house matron for the day.
18How to Get a Head
To help everyone settle at school, the girls are treated to some ‘big sister’ mentoring from the Year 12 students. Meanwhile, it’s all-change at the top as the hunt is on for three new head girls - but it’s not just the teachers on the panel.
19Prom Planners
Mrs Tear has a surprise announcement – for the first time ever there will be a school prom, but it’s down to the students to organise it. Matilda arranges an eco-friendly clothes swap, and the cross-stitch club learn how to make a statement.
20School, Good Vibes Onlyfinale
It’s the end of term prom and Matilda, Libby and the girls are taking a confidence-boosting lesson in dance. Meanwhile, there’s a surprise in store as some unexpected guests gate-crash the celebrations.
