Wisps of Cloud

Karla Spicer finds her position as Senior Teacher at Tui Park Primary School is hindered by the Associate Principal Val Cook, who resents her progressive ideas. The principal is a man drifting towards retirement who avoids controversy whenever possible. Through a conscientious attitude and by supporting junior staff and parents Karla becomes a popular staff member.

Karla dates Ryan Purdon, the school's janitor and when he tells her about problems back at Top Plateau, a tiny school near his family farm where he grew up. After being approached by the Ministry of Education, Karla agrees to take the acting principal's position there and Ryan goes with her to stay in his farmhouse.

Life in a remote area is different than expected with problems at the school and also on Ryan's family farm. Tensions arise with a marijuana plantation discovered near the farm and a local bikie gang is suspected as the growers. However, potential enemies become friends and the trusted, untrustworthy.