While setting up Battle of the Bands, pressure mounts on Val when she highlights the lack of for teachers. Meanwhile, Tonya struggles to be believed as she has a crisis.
As Preston and Noel prepare to perform with their band, an encouraging Val struggles under the pressure to improve grades. When she highlights the lack of for teachers, Val questions what’s keeping her at Waterloo Road.
Elsewhere, Tonya is faced with a medical emergency as she struggles to get her symptoms taken seriously. Things escalate when Billy keeps Schuey’s bullying a secret.
