A year in the lives of two inspirational teachers in a Hogwarts-type private boarding school in Ireland. In the school, housed in a 18^th century building, traditions merge with modern teaching methods. Under teacher John’s leadership, rock music is the same type of teaching subject as math, Bible studies and Latin. Students actively participate in his lessons, which are often humour-infused. Meanwhile, Amanda, John’s colleague and wife, teaches literature using every method possible to help her pupils befriend books. They’ve both spent almost half a century at the school, but now the time of well-deserved rest is fast approaching. What will it mean for them to retire? And who will uphold the spirit of the school?

In 2016, extensive educational reforms began in Latvia with the aim to switch to a competency approach in education. This means that in learning the emphasis will be on the ability to apply knowledge and skills in variable, real life situations. The reforms are expected to be implemented by autumn of 2021.