Welcomed by the ringing of the first bell of the day, and walking along the polished lino floors of locker lined corridors, we meet an unlikely bunch of characters that make up the staff and students of Stashamo High School. As teachers take their final sips of coffee, and students ready their books and slam locker doors closed, we follow Mr Bates on his adventures as a butterfingered casual relief teacher, optimistic that his teachings can help make the world a better place.

With his heart always in the right place, he ultimately ends up stepping in dog shit, however miraculously, he seems to always land on his feet and ends up looking like the hero; at least from the students’ perspective. His journey provides an insight into the unwittingly comical life inside schools, hilarious character traits of teachers who take their jobs a little too seriously, and the students who do their best to cause chaos.

Stashamo was inspired by events and stories from inside real schools. Sometimes confronting, but ultimately heart-warming and funny, this series aims to bring audiences back to their fondest memories of high school, and perhaps some memories that they had tried hard to forget.