Mads (15) and Anders (15) have just started 10th grade. 1-2 times a week they spend the day at a farm instead of the classroom. The day at Ypsøy starts with a fishing competition. Will they catch fish for lunch, who gets the biggest fish?
When the adults encourage the pupils to be brave, risky situations can arise. Mads and Anders are going bouldering under Vigleik's supervision, and Vigleik becomes anxious about whether he has pushed them too far.
At Ypsøy, the pupils will learn a variety of subjects. Today, the boys are given the task of collaborating on building a bench, without interference from the adults. However, Vigleik can't stay away, and the boys' patience is put to test.
It's the last day on Ypsøy before the Christmas holidays. Mads and Anders helps a neighbor who can't get his boat out of the ice. After this year's Christmas competition, warmth and traditional Christmas food await inside.
The sun is shining and Vigleik suggests that they should clean the shore for garbage. Back on the farm, Vigleik has hidden Easter eggs for the boys, who each get their own treasure map. The Easter hunt is on.
It is time for the final exam. Mads and Anders must each choose a tree to chop down with an axe. Do they manage to cut down the tree they choose? And what will be their final grade?
The school year is coming to an end, and the boys finally get to do some water sports in the beautiful summer weather. Mads loves action and wants to try to jump from the 2nd floor at Saltebua. Will he make it before Vigleik comes back?
It's the last day of school at Ypsøy. The parents of Mads and Anders will visit the island and see some of the projects the boys have worked on during this school year. Vigleik has written a personal certificate for Mads and Anders.