Shahin is making a late run in the footy tipping, having won the last two rounds! Her method is to choose all the home teams but last round she really took the initiative and selected an away team, Geelong (because she had been there and thought it was a pretty place!). Result: 7 out of 8. With two rounds to go, Mary A is still in the overall lead by one point from Branka.

The photographer organised by West Coast was very happy with the shots of Balga students working in the vegie garden, playing boules on the lawn and showing off their art work on the classroom walls.

Several teachers are wanting to assist students obtain glasses. The community nurse recommends an optometrist in Ballajura- he’s the cheapest she has found:

Barry Tucker, Ballajura Optometrists 110 Illawara Cresc, Ballajura
93443491 Open Saturday morning. Basic reading glasses $83
Take a friend/ relative who speaks good English. Need to make appointment. Healthcare card AND Medicare card required.