S03E08: Rachel tries to clear the air

At Waterloo Road, the most difficult boys and some of the staff are going on an adventure trip, as the school drama continues. Rachel thinks the worst, and Tom is reluctant as he's only just got his family back, but he joins Eddie, Davina and Grantly. When Grantly insults Bolton Smillie's mum, the trip provides Bolton with an opportunity to wreak revenge.

Meanwhile, Sally Froggatt gets ready for school with her little brother, Ben. Sally's mother, Denise, is in Spain. Unable to contact Ben's babysitter, Sally leaves for school. She decides to head home later, though, when she still can't reach the babysitter. When Sally is caught leaving school premises, Rachel sends her to the cooler. However, home alone, Ben has managed to find his way out of the house and into an abandoned freezer.

Tensions are high between Mika, Chlo, Brett and Donte, and Rachel tries to clear the air. Mika says she never wants to see Brett again, so he requests a transfer to another school.

Eddie is happy as the boys are getting into the competitive spirit on the adventure trip. Bolton is determined to bring the trip to an early end, and when he comes across Grantly sleeping, he goes for it but manages to tumble over a crag instead. Bravely, Eddie climbs down to rescue him, putting himself in real danger.

Rachel's caught up helping Sally with her little brother when she hears the trip has been cancelled. Back at base, Eddie is disappointed but over a drink Rachel sympathises, and tells him she wanted the trip to work as well.