Basisschool Balder

Basisschool Balder is a hyperrealistic and often moving dipslay of running a school in Brussels. It's a four-part documentary series in which the school staff opens their hearts to Brussels youth and the parents involved, displaying great openness and vulnerability to the VRT Canvas camera, which followed them for a year as a fly-on-the-wall.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Basisschool Balder
First Air Date	September 1, 2025
Last Air Date	—
Seasons	1
Episodes	4
Episode Runtime	45min
Language	Dutch
Original Language	Dutch
Production Countries	—
Production Companies
Networks	VRT CANVAS

S01E02

Episode 2

After the fall break, Ms. Tessa struggles in the sixth grade. She also falls ill, but she's not alone. Principal Mike is also home for two weeks. During his absence, the teachers discover that understaffing and a lack of structure are creating chaos in the classrooms and on the playground. Farah has been in the third grade since September. When her mother has to move to an asylum center, Farah immediately has to say goodbye to her class and Ms. Carmen. Mike returns from sick leave and is confronted with Ms. Tessa's dismissal: the sixth grade is once again without a teacher. Moreover, the staff wants to discuss the ongoing problems at a special meeting.

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