The Combined Cadet Force put on its annual testing competition day for the A Company cadets this Tuesday. Every cadet was involved - 180 members of the School.
The whole event was run for and by pupils, with A Coy being tested, C Coy (our O Block volunteer cadets) acting as assistant directing staff, and stands run by NCOs of the sixth form. The only adult presence was as safety and weapon supervisers in those test stands which required them.
The day was an effective showcase for all things CCF: rifle marksmanship, foot drill, obstacle course, observation skills, watermanship skills, weapon drills, and most importantly a chance to experience teamwork and physical challenges in a disciplined environment, and develop leadership skills.
We were delighted that Colonel John Hetherington agreed inspect the Guard of Honour, and present the prizes. 1 Platoon, Army section, were the overall interplatoon winners on the day, but all cadets of both sections performed with credit to themselves and their unit.
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Thu, March 17, 2011
by Major Lawrence