When Bella is elected class council representative, Sam is a little put out. She has lots of ideas to help make school better and fancied having the role for herself. Bella then ignores all the suggestions from her classmates and consequently upsets Mali too. Zainab, Kobi and David despair when Mali, Sam and Bella end up ignoring each other. They must show the three friends that the only way forward is to talk to each other.

Determined to make a bit of a splash with her cornet solo, Bella's been practising hard for the community concert. However, when she suddenly announces she no longer wants to join in with the performance, Sam is concerned. Eventually, Bella confesses that she's deliberately chosen to play the wrong piece. What can Bella do to persuade Flo to let her participate?

David's thoughts are dominated by his first sports day at the school and, inspired by Olympic heroes, the children think about funny poses to strike as they cross the line. Unfortunately, an accident leaves David with a broken leg and he's forced to miss the event. Mali, Sam and Bella with the help of Eli must work out how to cheer up injured David. Get ready for an Apple Tree House sports day surprise.