 Cathy s bunking off Cathy s group have been found out and have an appointment with Mrs. McClusky. It s time for the third formers to choose their options, but find annoying limitations of what subjects can be chosen. Susi confides to Pamela that her parents never discuss anything. Mrs. McClusky recommends that the girls in Cathy s group are expelled for skipping school. Tucker s mum bends his ear about going to University, but he d be more keen on working in a garage. Trisha wants to do Technical Drawing, but finds the option closed to girls. She talks to McClusky, but finds no help there. Cathy s mother isn t happy about the idea of expulsion for her daughter and suggest the cane as an short, sharp, alternative. Tucker overhears Pamela Cartwright say she d rather go out with Penny Lewis s pony than him!