Filmed over a period of more than six years, this film captures scenes of school life typical of the era, such as pupils sitting exams, or assembly in the common hall. Also shown, however, are images that represent Inst's particular ethos and ambitions to offer its boys a "complete, uniform, and extensive system of education." So we see pupils performing Greek plays and scouting exercises, or taking part in sports, including sailing and rowing and the School's Rugby Cup.