Trisha reluctantly agrees to call for the unpunctual Simon on her way to school, but this leads to more complications than she'd bargained for.

As Penny prepares for her first School Council meeting she discovers that an official position has its problems.

Cathy is disturbed by the sudden arrival of her father, and she falls out with Trisha. All might be well, but for Madelin's interference.

Trisha won't speak to Cathy, so when the teachers go on strike, it is with Madelin that Cathy visits the shopping precinct. There, they are soon both in serious trouble.

Benny has to fight hard for his place in the district team, but Mr Baxter wants him to play for the school team instead.

Benny asks if he can be excused the cross country run to save his energy for tonight's district match. Mr Baxter refuses so Tucker decides to help.

A dare craze is sweeping Grange Hill but for Antoni it is carried one step too far.

Cathy's group has a paying gig, and Doyle takes up Judo.

Cathy and her group have to face the consequences of taking an afternoon off to play at the dance.