Hey everyone!
First off, I would like to say Escape From St. Mary's is one of the best if not the best internet game I have ever played and one of the most intriguing as far as text-based games go. I have been reviewing the hint boards for quite some time and still have a few questions... Hopefully you may be able to help. I usually try to finish games completely on my own, but we all need halp now and then.
My thanks in advance to all those who wish to help me in all of my future adventure gaming endevours...
Cheers

My Inventory:

Beaker
Blue Paint
Bottle Cap
Chain
Chalk
Disk with Virus
Earthworm Sample
Eraser
Glue Stick
Hot-Wiring Instructions
Mirror
Lighter
Photos of Fashion Show
Screwdriver
Shirt
Shoes
Soldering Iron
Wire
Wrench

My Objectives:

Your ultimate goal for the day is to get out of school. Before you do, however, you're looking to get your bag out from the classroom where you left it.
That is, however, not the only thing going on in school today.
Mr. Anand over at the computer lab is having trouble with a game and is looking for your help.

Major questions &/or problems:

1. The mirror connection to Miss Sarah Perera eludes me. I have unraveled the series of actions to reach the cave to where the code is needed. However, I am unable to uncover Miss Perera's whereabouts to confront her about the code to solving Mr. Anand's game.

2. Obviously there is some sort of secret area to be found. Could someone please enlighten me?

3. I have yet to be able to get near the truck to try out the hot wiring instructions.

4. I can not obtain my backpack. I have tried numerous times to go pack in the past to raise the window to the classroom, but I always return with it down again.

5. Making note that several others in past posts have aquired the rust remover well before the point I have reached shames me somewhat that I am unable to find it.

I am trying my best but just need a few hints if possible. Thanks ever so much to all... and happy adventuring!

Mickerknacker