Skooled
Encyclopedia
Skooled is a Canadian children’s educational television series produced by Toronto
production company Breakthrough Films & Television
and originally broadcast on TVOntario
in Canada, and syndicated to other networks throughout the world.
The show was filmed at Lakefield College School
in Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield, Ontario
, near Peterborough
.
The second season was filmed with a new cast, including the return of Phil Pallen as vice principal of the school. The second season was filmed at another private boarding school, Trinity College School
in Port Hope, Ontario
. The "students" of the school were secondary school teachers from all over Ontario.
kids and several other major networks, it saw the most success in South Africa
. Hundreds of thousands tuned in for the show on e.tv
throughout South Africa.
! Ep. #
! Episode Name
! Season 1 Episode Synopsis
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|-
| 101
| A Skool is Born
| The new students are given an orientation and shown their dorms, and have their very first class. Social Studies teacher Phil leads the charge as he puts the adults' knowledge of "kidspeak" to the test with a lesson in teen slang.
|-
| 102
| The Incredible Journey
| The first full day of classes sets the bar high for this 8-day scholastic experiment. Arts teacher Selena has her 8 students perform Romeo and Juliet teen-style in her theatre class, and Phys-Ed teacher Erica leads a session of outdoor education that is more "Boot Camp" than Gym class! By the end of the day, exhaustion sets in and tempers begin to flare.
|-
| 103
| Making New Friends
| The wacky Music teacher Julien makes a few enemies when a plan to inspire his students backfires—but he redeems himself with an incredible class on "Beats." And Holden, the Communications teacher, finds himself out of his depth while leading a lesson on the art of filmmaking.
|-
| 104
| Mid-Term Madness
| It's halfway through the 8-day semester, and the kids surprise the adults with a session of individual midterm exams. But in a reversal of roles, the principal entreats the adults to secretly evaluate the kids' one-on-one teaching performances.
|-
| 105
| Raising the Bar
| Erica shocks the adults when she takes them to a skateboarding park where they learn to grind, ollie, and make sick tricks with pro skater Stacey Venturo. Phil leads an outrageous class in teen fashion. At the end of the day, the kids introduce a new twist by selecting a "chosen one" for a special exemption.
|-
| 106
| Kickin' It Old School
| The kids take the teaching to the streets, and the lessons turn "Old School." Holden educates the adults in the fine art of graffiti, while Julian busts out rhymes with special guests The A Team in an unforgettable rap class. After classes, the kids select the next "Chosen One" for special exemption.
|-
| 107
| Last Kick at the Can
| The final full day of classes ends with Selena teaching the adults a hip hop dance routine, topping it off with the help of guests Ill Mannerz in a breakdancing lesson that is off the chain! With classes finished, the adults get a chance to prepare for their upcoming exams with special tutorials—and the final "Chosen One" is selected.
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! Ep. #
! Episode Name
! Season 2 Episode Synopsis
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| 201
| Day 1
| It's the first Day of Skool and Vice Principal Phil's first day on the job. His goal is for everyone to graduate, and he wonders what the new term will be like. The kids arrive and begin to learn what it takes to be a teacher; meanwhile the adults board the bus and anticipate becoming students. Things get heated in the welcoming assembly as some of the adults are still very much in teacher mode. There is a draw for dormitories, but no one seems to like the idea of sharing rooms. Later on in Psych class, Stereo Mike delivers a fun lesson on friendship, only some students take issue when she tries to group them into cliques. At the end of the day, the kids hold their first staff meeting and debate over how to skool their students. Stereo Mike has the job of posting the first marks, which leave many with questions....
|-
| 202
| Day 2
| As the day begins we find out that the students have switched their rooms - something that Vice Principal Phil knows he is going to have to deal with. Things get off to a rocky start in Phyz Ed class as Tyler finds himself dealing with a safety issue. Meanwhile an eager Yvonne tries to motivate her class on the dangers of industrialized food, only Rory openly declares that he is not interested. Later on, Rock Skool turns out to be a favourite, and the students are psyched over the competition between boys and girls. Vice Principal Phil then confronts the students about the room change, only to confirm that they are still very much in teacher mode and not respecting his authority. When the days marks are posted, many feel students feel they are unfair or unjustified, specifically Katherine who receives the first "F" of her life! It's been a long day packed with classes-only it's not over yet. Homework means the students get a chance to rock out!
|-
| 203
| Day 3
| The students post marks for the teachers - a prank that doesn't go over so well. The teachers are discouraged and feel as though their authority is being disrespected. Vice Principal Phil knows this is an issue he is going to have to deal with but this prank is just the beginning. Later on in Pysch class, Stereo Mike discovers that she is dealing with a case of plagiarism, meanwhile in Life Skillz, Cal is challenged to assert control of the classroom. Things look up in Issues as Yvonne manages to inspire her students, and together they form campaigns and hit the streets! At dinner time, Phil makes his move and attempts to win back the respect of his students - he doesn't want any more surprises. Finally, when the day's marks are posted, the students get a surprise of their own, as Cal, through a brilliant scheme, proves to be the hardest marker yet.
|-
| 204
| Day 4
| It's midterm day, but these aren't tests of knowledge - they are tests of nerve. Students are asked to face their biggest fears in order to receive a total of 10 points, going towards their grade. Katherine gets stuck with Tyler, her least favourite teacher, and is asked to face her fear of heights. Meanwhile, Michael freaks out as Dre asks him to face his fear - the dark. Later on, Vice Principal Phil attends the staff meeting and there is a debate over what to do with Rory, the problem student. Phil also instructs the teachers that they need to step it up in the feedback department. Then, after a long day, and what is the official halfway point, the students and teachers finally get a chance to hang out.
|-
| 205
| Day 5
| If the students think the day after midterms is going to be easy, they have another thing coming. Tyler's gruelling Phys Ed class is designed to put them to the test! Meanwhile, in Rock Skool, Dre discovers that the boys have not been keeping up with their homework. That afternoon, VP Phil decides to call one student to the principal's office, while Cal gives the rest of them a lesson on etiquette. In the evening the students face a mandatory formal dinner, where they must apply their new life skills. Will the students be on their best behaviour? And just when it looks as though the day is finally over, the teachers' introduce their rewards and punishment program.
|-
| 206
| Day 6
| Yvonne teaches about poverty. While all students seem to be enjoying her class, one is still prone to getting out of line. Kaile's inflexible teaching style alienates her students in her class on trends and fads. The marking system continues to be an issue. The afternoon brings a mysterious field trip.
|-
| 207
| Day 7
| With the upcoming afternoon talent show and exams just around the corner, Cal decides it's time from some stress management! Dre, on the other hand, leads a hectic two-part class. It's the guys vs. the girls in the battle of the bands. The evening's reward and punishment ceremony takes an unusual turn.
|-
| 208
| Day 8
| There is no telling what examination day holds, as the students must draw assignments - both written and physical - from the Bowl of Destiny. At the final staff meeting, the teachers must decide who graduates: how will they settle a difference of opinion?
|-
|}
TEACHERS SEASON 1
STUDENTS SEASON 2
TEACHERS SEASON 2
VP Phil Pallen
SEASON 2
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
production company Breakthrough Films & Television
Breakthrough Films & Television
Breakthrough Films & Television is a Canadian production company and animation studio founded in 1986 by Peter Williamson and Ira Levy.- Films and series :* Atomic Betty* Battlefields Mysteries* Between the Sheets with Rebecca Rosenblat...
and originally broadcast on TVOntario
TVOntario
TVOntario, often referred to only as TVO , is a publicly funded, educational English-language television station and media organization in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is operated by the Ontario Educational Communications Authority, a Crown corporation owned by the Government of Ontario...
in Canada, and syndicated to other networks throughout the world.
The show was filmed at Lakefield College School
Lakefield College School
Lakefield College School is a coeducational boarding school located north of the village of Lakefield, Ontario, Canada.The school's motto is Mens Sana In Corpore Sano...
in Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield, Ontario
Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield, Ontario
Smith–Ennismore–Lakefield is a township in central-eastern Ontario, Canada, in the County of Peterborough.-Geography:The township comprises the communities of Bridgenorth, Chemong Heights, Chemong Park, Connaught Shore, Deer Bay, Emerald Isle, Ennismore, Fife's Bay, Flood's Landing, Fowlers...
, near Peterborough
Peterborough, Ontario
Peterborough is a city on the Otonabee River in southern Ontario, Canada, 125 kilometres northeast of Toronto. The population of the City of Peterborough was 74,898 as of the 2006 census, while the census metropolitan area has a population of 121,428 as of a 2009 estimate. It presently ranks...
.
The second season was filmed with a new cast, including the return of Phil Pallen as vice principal of the school. The second season was filmed at another private boarding school, Trinity College School
Trinity College School
Trinity College School is a coeducational, independent boarding/day school located in Port Hope, Ontario, Canada. TCS was founded on May 1, 1865, more than 2 years prior to Canadian Confederation. It includes a Senior School for grades 9 to 12 and a Junior School for grades 5 to 8.Among its...
in Port Hope, Ontario
Port Hope, Ontario
Port Hope is a municipality in Southern Ontario, Canada, about east of Toronto and about west of Kingston. It is located at the mouth of the Ganaraska River on the north shore of Lake Ontario, in the west end of Northumberland County...
. The "students" of the school were secondary school teachers from all over Ontario.
Show Synopsis
Kids will be kids but for eight days five energetic teens get a shot at being adults when they trade places with their teachers in this ultimate role reversal reality show. Over eight days, the adults will learn anything the kids feel is important like Phyz Ed, Issues, Life Skillz, Rock Skool and Psych. But while the adults remember just how hard it can be to be a student, the kids get a taste of their own medicine when they realize there might be more to teaching than they thought.Popularity
Although the show aired with moderate ratings on all Canadian provincial stations, BBCBBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
kids and several other major networks, it saw the most success in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. Hundreds of thousands tuned in for the show on e.tv
E.tv
e.tv is the fifth terrestrial television channel in South Africa, following three channels operated by the state-owned South African Broadcasting Corporation and the privately owned subscription-funded M-Net, operated by Multichoice...
throughout South Africa.
Episodes
{| class="wikitable" align="" style="background: #FFFFFF;"! Ep. #
! Episode Name
! Season 1 Episode Synopsis
|-
|-
| 101
| A Skool is Born
| The new students are given an orientation and shown their dorms, and have their very first class. Social Studies teacher Phil leads the charge as he puts the adults' knowledge of "kidspeak" to the test with a lesson in teen slang.
|-
| 102
| The Incredible Journey
| The first full day of classes sets the bar high for this 8-day scholastic experiment. Arts teacher Selena has her 8 students perform Romeo and Juliet teen-style in her theatre class, and Phys-Ed teacher Erica leads a session of outdoor education that is more "Boot Camp" than Gym class! By the end of the day, exhaustion sets in and tempers begin to flare.
|-
| 103
| Making New Friends
| The wacky Music teacher Julien makes a few enemies when a plan to inspire his students backfires—but he redeems himself with an incredible class on "Beats." And Holden, the Communications teacher, finds himself out of his depth while leading a lesson on the art of filmmaking.
|-
| 104
| Mid-Term Madness
| It's halfway through the 8-day semester, and the kids surprise the adults with a session of individual midterm exams. But in a reversal of roles, the principal entreats the adults to secretly evaluate the kids' one-on-one teaching performances.
|-
| 105
| Raising the Bar
| Erica shocks the adults when she takes them to a skateboarding park where they learn to grind, ollie, and make sick tricks with pro skater Stacey Venturo. Phil leads an outrageous class in teen fashion. At the end of the day, the kids introduce a new twist by selecting a "chosen one" for a special exemption.
|-
| 106
| Kickin' It Old School
| The kids take the teaching to the streets, and the lessons turn "Old School." Holden educates the adults in the fine art of graffiti, while Julian busts out rhymes with special guests The A Team in an unforgettable rap class. After classes, the kids select the next "Chosen One" for special exemption.
|-
| 107
| Last Kick at the Can
| The final full day of classes ends with Selena teaching the adults a hip hop dance routine, topping it off with the help of guests Ill Mannerz in a breakdancing lesson that is off the chain! With classes finished, the adults get a chance to prepare for their upcoming exams with special tutorials—and the final "Chosen One" is selected.
|-
{| class="wikitable" align="" style="background: #FFFFFF;"
! Ep. #
! Episode Name
! Season 2 Episode Synopsis
|-
|-
{| class="wikitable" align="" style="background: #FFFFFF;"
|-
| 201
| Day 1
| It's the first Day of Skool and Vice Principal Phil's first day on the job. His goal is for everyone to graduate, and he wonders what the new term will be like. The kids arrive and begin to learn what it takes to be a teacher; meanwhile the adults board the bus and anticipate becoming students. Things get heated in the welcoming assembly as some of the adults are still very much in teacher mode. There is a draw for dormitories, but no one seems to like the idea of sharing rooms. Later on in Psych class, Stereo Mike delivers a fun lesson on friendship, only some students take issue when she tries to group them into cliques. At the end of the day, the kids hold their first staff meeting and debate over how to skool their students. Stereo Mike has the job of posting the first marks, which leave many with questions....
|-
| 202
| Day 2
| As the day begins we find out that the students have switched their rooms - something that Vice Principal Phil knows he is going to have to deal with. Things get off to a rocky start in Phyz Ed class as Tyler finds himself dealing with a safety issue. Meanwhile an eager Yvonne tries to motivate her class on the dangers of industrialized food, only Rory openly declares that he is not interested. Later on, Rock Skool turns out to be a favourite, and the students are psyched over the competition between boys and girls. Vice Principal Phil then confronts the students about the room change, only to confirm that they are still very much in teacher mode and not respecting his authority. When the days marks are posted, many feel students feel they are unfair or unjustified, specifically Katherine who receives the first "F" of her life! It's been a long day packed with classes-only it's not over yet. Homework means the students get a chance to rock out!
|-
| 203
| Day 3
| The students post marks for the teachers - a prank that doesn't go over so well. The teachers are discouraged and feel as though their authority is being disrespected. Vice Principal Phil knows this is an issue he is going to have to deal with but this prank is just the beginning. Later on in Pysch class, Stereo Mike discovers that she is dealing with a case of plagiarism, meanwhile in Life Skillz, Cal is challenged to assert control of the classroom. Things look up in Issues as Yvonne manages to inspire her students, and together they form campaigns and hit the streets! At dinner time, Phil makes his move and attempts to win back the respect of his students - he doesn't want any more surprises. Finally, when the day's marks are posted, the students get a surprise of their own, as Cal, through a brilliant scheme, proves to be the hardest marker yet.
|-
| 204
| Day 4
| It's midterm day, but these aren't tests of knowledge - they are tests of nerve. Students are asked to face their biggest fears in order to receive a total of 10 points, going towards their grade. Katherine gets stuck with Tyler, her least favourite teacher, and is asked to face her fear of heights. Meanwhile, Michael freaks out as Dre asks him to face his fear - the dark. Later on, Vice Principal Phil attends the staff meeting and there is a debate over what to do with Rory, the problem student. Phil also instructs the teachers that they need to step it up in the feedback department. Then, after a long day, and what is the official halfway point, the students and teachers finally get a chance to hang out.
|-
| 205
| Day 5
| If the students think the day after midterms is going to be easy, they have another thing coming. Tyler's gruelling Phys Ed class is designed to put them to the test! Meanwhile, in Rock Skool, Dre discovers that the boys have not been keeping up with their homework. That afternoon, VP Phil decides to call one student to the principal's office, while Cal gives the rest of them a lesson on etiquette. In the evening the students face a mandatory formal dinner, where they must apply their new life skills. Will the students be on their best behaviour? And just when it looks as though the day is finally over, the teachers' introduce their rewards and punishment program.
|-
| 206
| Day 6
| Yvonne teaches about poverty. While all students seem to be enjoying her class, one is still prone to getting out of line. Kaile's inflexible teaching style alienates her students in her class on trends and fads. The marking system continues to be an issue. The afternoon brings a mysterious field trip.
|-
| 207
| Day 7
| With the upcoming afternoon talent show and exams just around the corner, Cal decides it's time from some stress management! Dre, on the other hand, leads a hectic two-part class. It's the guys vs. the girls in the battle of the bands. The evening's reward and punishment ceremony takes an unusual turn.
|-
| 208
| Day 8
| There is no telling what examination day holds, as the students must draw assignments - both written and physical - from the Bowl of Destiny. At the final staff meeting, the teachers must decide who graduates: how will they settle a difference of opinion?
|-
|}
Cast
STUDENTS SEASON 1- Erica
- Julian "Whitefro"
- Holden
- Phil
TEACHERS SEASON 1
- Ryan Vickers
- Pina Viscomi
- Leanne
- Ben
STUDENTS SEASON 2
- Calvin Rosemond
- Dondrea Erauw
- Tyler Chavez
- Yvonne Su
TEACHERS SEASON 2
- Norm
- Mari
- Jill
- Michael
- Catherine
- Dave
VP Phil Pallen
Main Crew
SEASON 1- Producers: Paul Kilback, Ira Levy, Peter Williamson, Kirsten Scollie
- Directed by Paul Kilback
- Edited by Jay TippingJay TippingJay Tipping is a Gemini Award Nominated Picture Editor and Documentary Stills Photographer. Tipping has edited well over 150 hrs of broadcast television which has aired throughout the world on most major TV Networks....
and David Grout
SEASON 2
- Producers: Paul Kilback, Ira Levy, Peter Williamson, Kirsten Scollie
- Directed by Paul Kilback
- Edited by Jay TippingJay TippingJay Tipping is a Gemini Award Nominated Picture Editor and Documentary Stills Photographer. Tipping has edited well over 150 hrs of broadcast television which has aired throughout the world on most major TV Networks....
and Peter WatsonPeter WatsonPeter Watson was the archbishop of the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne. Watson was born in Sydney. He was ordained as a priest in Sydney in 1962 and consecrated as the Bishop of Parramatta in 1989 and became Bishop of South Sydney in 1993. In 2000 he was elected to succeed Keith Rayner as ...