Lorna’s death has rocked Waterloo Road School, as the drama continues. Meanwhile, changes are afoot as the first clod of earth is cut in preparation for the building of the New City Academy.

Jerry, a wealthy American, has bought Roger’s business which means he’s also bought his investment in the academy. It’s all the same to Jack Rimmer who’s glad they still have a backer, but, unbeknown to Jack, Jerry has a strong religious agenda which he is keen to introduce into the school’s ethos. Read more & comment »

As school secretary Davina is now officially dating her boss, Jack, Brett invites Mika Grainger on a date, as the school drama continues.

Meanwhile, drama queen Steph is stunned to hear that Lorna has Multiple Sclerosis and, loving a crisis, is determined to be there for her. Lorna, however, is struggling to deal with her emotions and it is becoming too much for her. Later, she suddenly walks out of her class, the school and her job.

Andrew is absolutely furious as they are already short-staffed. But Davina willingly steps in to help, and shows an aptitude in the classroom – her plan is to become a teacher’s assistant. But Steph voices her concern to Jack about Davina working with kids, in light of the rumours about an affair with a pupil. Jack doesn’t know what Steph’s talking about, but she is more than happy to fill him in. Read more & comment »