A major conflict arises when the Headmaster, , discovers a group of boys—including Matias Caviglia , Gabriele De Chiara , Evan Nestola , and Francesco Michael Gambuzza —have illegally modified their hair.
The week begins with the consequences of the previous days' rebellions. Following the lead of student , several classmates are forced to spend their morning cleaning the courtyard, collecting pine needles and leaves instead of attending regular lessons. The supervisors, Lucia Gravante and Piero Maggiò , keep a watchful eye, reminding students like Gabriele De Chiara that hard work is the only cure for a "revolutionary" attitude. The "Banda del Pelo" Scandal
: The boys tried to imitate a new student's hairstyle by using a razor to carve lines into their hair.
The second episode of Il Collegio Season 3 (1968) is a turning point where the revolutionary spirit of the late 60s begins to clash with the rigid discipline of the in Caprino Bergamasco. A Morning of Punishment
: He emphasizes that "the individual is responsible for their own actions" and that they cannot hide behind a group identity to break the rules. New Arrivals and Harsh Realities
: By the end of the week, the Headmaster names the top students (like Elia Libero Gumiero ) and the worst performers (such as Alice Carbotti and Youssef Komeiha ), reminding the latter that they are not on vacation. The Turning Point