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S1.E1 ∙ Episode #1.1

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

A group of 16 kids from around Australia face their final few weeks of primary school with heightened emotions as they prepare to leave their old lives behind. For some students, concerns begin to surface about what starting high school will mean for their friendships, while others make plans for different high school extensions and streams. Orientation Day gives them their first taste of their new life before the boys and girls glam up for Year 6 graduation.

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S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

With Year 6 in the rearview mirror and the first day of high school rapidly approaching, the kids are starting to get nervous, excited and scared. It's the last ten days of holidays and they all want to make the most of their time off but they also want to make sure they've prepared enough. Their high school journey is about to begin as they prepare for their first day: How are they going to cope with having gone from the top of the food chain all the way to the bottom?

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S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Having survived their first day of high school the kids debrief about the litany of firsts they experienced and it seems making new friends looms large on everyone's agenda. Isabel feels like she is slowly finding her groove as her packed extra curricular schedule heats up; Hudson struggles with feeling like a loner; Chelsea is enamoured with the high school canteen and finds strength in positive affirmations; Seb gets asked out by two girls he doesn't know but soon finds love. The kids ponder early high school differences and their approaches to forging new friendships.

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S1.E4 ∙ Episode #1.4

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Episode 4: As the kids ease into the new school year Damon decides to run for student council, however, he will have to give an entertaining speech and is upset when he loses a valuable item; Keira struggles to manage outside distractions with a heavy study load and witnesses her first act of bullying; Ty forgets his diary which costs him at school, which isn't made any easier when he begins to fall behind in violin practice. The kids discuss some bad experiences and the evil of being prescribed homework on a regular basis.

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S1.E5 ∙ Episode #1.5

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Ben masters the art of the necktie for school, revels in a homework-free month and vies for a cricket premiership coached by his dad; a phone-less Rosie who can't get Instagram frets about being forgotten by her primary school friends; Eleena makes plans to get a piercing and mum worries that her rebellious side will get her in trouble at school; school camp doesn't go how Harley expected it to and mum tries to pick up the pieces. The kids shed some light on the pros and cons associated with social media.

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S1.E6 ∙ Episode #1.6

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

The weeks fly by and Wyatt knows he needs to get good marks in order to keep his parents happy and avoid additional tutoring on the weekend, however, his report card arrives this week and contains his fate; Leila is having trouble with another student which leads to a showdown to resolve the conflict; Christian enjoys having his grandparents around the house and the protection of his older brother as he runs into a bully; Norrisha goes fishing where she tracks a crocodile and expresses dreams of university. The kids talk about what the future might hold in their dream careers.

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S1.E7 ∙ Episode #1.7

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

After frustrations with the Gold Program, Ben finds a more effective way of absorbing his English novels as he jockeys to move into mainstream classes; Isabel embarks on a new romance after a fun school camp but her ever-busy schedule soon causes friction; maths refuses to make sense to Chelsea which affects her friendship group - it'll take her grandma and a tutor to improve her outlook; Tyler continues to struggle with the psychological fallout from losing his house and new concerns.

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S1.E8 ∙ Episode #1.8

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

As Keira's birthday approaches she goes shopping at a favourite place. As she stresses over an annoying classmate who picks on her, she worries no boy will ever like her. Damon nervously auditions for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang but is confident about his chances. He enjoys being around his Mum again as they prepare to move house and suffers a sudden heartbreaking loss. Ty continues to struggle with maths in the harder scholars class but after a poor test result soon gets the outcome he needs. Eleena grapples with the consequences of sticking up for a friend at school as the class learns about anger management and bullying; the Year 7s take a look in the mirror.

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S1.E9 ∙ Episode #1.9

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Hudson resolves to speak up more in class as he nominates for form leader and strategizes with family about how to deal with lunchtime bullies. Seb goes for some job interviews in an effort to boost his income and a broken wrist on sports day excuses him from chores around the house. Rosie enjoys a family trip to England to reunite with a sister but soon feels tearfully left out by the three older girls. Wyatt is excited about moving to a new house but the reality of packing up his old room leaves him with cold feet. The students discuss the curse of siblings.

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S1.E10 ∙ Episode #1.10

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

As Ben's lucrative revenue stream through footy umpiring and a side business at school dries up he wonders how he'll be able to afford to maintain his expensive wardrobe. Isabel prepares for a family trip to Europe travelling from her hometown of Launceston and with Paris on the itinerary looks forward to eating chocolate croissant for breakfast. Leila's grades are strong and she lobbies to get into a selective stream and on a visit to Melbourne hones her photography skills for Instagram. Tyler discovers a talent for rugby at his new school despite his Mum's nervousness over possible injury. The students ruminate on earning money and holidays.

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S1.E11 ∙ Episode #1.11

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Seb wants to earn his own money so starts applying for jobs, Harley struggles near the bottom of the class in maths, Eleena goes to Sydney for a modelling competition and Chelsea is upset with her friends.

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S1.E12 ∙ Episode #1.12

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Ty signs up to a social media app without his mum's consent, Christian surprises himself with a science project with hopes it may bring him a windfall and Damon finds business profits much easier than his classroom maths.

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S1.E13 ∙ Episode #1.13

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Eleena's tactics to get to know a boy she likes pays off, Wyatt gets detention over inappropriate behaviour, Rosie misses her old best friends from primary school, and Ben grapples with whether to go out with a girl.

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S1.E14 ∙ Episode #1.14

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Hudson finds a thrilling new way to earn cash, Isabel flies high competing at the Australian Circus Championships, Tyler gets a coveted award, and Christian attends a party where the romantic odds are in his favour.

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S1.E15 ∙ Episode #1.15

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Seb panics about his upcoming 6 months anniversary with his girlfriend, he gets a job to help pay for a gift, Chelsea realises chores are the way forward to getting the things she needs, Damon's acting takes front and centre.

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S1.E16 ∙ Episode #1.16

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Ty enjoys a trip back to Japan and rediscovers his grandparents' neighbourhood, Eleena mourns a devastating loss, Hudson joyously welcomes a furry member into the family, and Isabel gets into Student Representative Council.

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S1.E17 ∙ Episode #1.17

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Damon begins preparing for new auditions, Keira is feeling the pressure to do well in exams, Wyatt is in trouble after lying to his mum about getting suspended from school, Leila struggles with being in the selective class.

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S1.E18 ∙ Episode #1.18

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

As the school year draws to a close the kids are excited to have made it through and reflect on how they've changed. For the last time they share their advice, tips, worries, fears and highs and lows from their Year 7 life.

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