Cadets Report

MAJ Byron

This Term we saw the end of the formal training for cadets which led into the two full Cadet days. The first of the two days the cadets were able to choose from various activities, such as abseiling, regaining, scuba diving and clay target shooting. Along with these activities each group also participated in team building activities and bush cooking. They enjoyed either pancakes or s’mores cones, both cooked over the open fires. Many cadets stepped out of there comfort zone and pushed themselves to do something that they wouldn’t normally do. It was great to see the stories, smiles and laughter after they participated in their chosen activity.

The second full Cadet day was held at school. The hotly contested Interplatoon challenge was run. Although the weather wasn’t on our side the senior leaders quickly adjusted their activity to ensure that cadets would stay dry. Each Platoon was tested on their drill, navigation, radio communications, first aid, field engineering and cadet general knowledge. There was a very high standard throughout the competition with the results coming down to the drill section and only a few points between first and second. The winner of the Interplatoon Challenge will be announced at the Ceremonial Parade on 25th October.

Next term we will be finalising our training with the lead up to Ceremonial Parade. The students and parents have been emailed the information on what is happening:

SAVE THE DATE:

This years’ Thanksgiving Mass and Cadet Ceremonial Parade will be held on Friday 25th October.

Mass will start at 11.50am in the East Stadium
- parents/guests are to arrive by 11.40am.
Parade will start at 1.30pm on the Monivae oval.
- parents/guests are to arrive by 1.15pm.
Car parking will be around the main oval. If you require Disabled parking, please contact Jim Bailey jbailiey@monivae.vic.edu.au by Thursday 24 Oct so this can be arranged

Ceremonial dress is as follows:

Boys (all ranks) except band, flag parties and parade marshals – DPCU ceremonial
Girls (all ranks) – poly shirt with winter skirt and ‘nude’ / skin colour stockings (see attached)
Band, flag parties and parade marshals – males – poly uniform

If you do not have any part of your ceremonial uniform excluding slouch hat and belt, please email Mr Bonser to arrange a pick up time. This includes any changes to DPCU uniform for males.

Mark these dates in your diary:

Friday 11 Oct
- P5&6
- School uniform
Friday 18 Oct
- P4-6
- Ceremonial parade uniform
  - Boys must have elastic/rubber band in the bottom of their pants to blouse them
  - Uniforms as per attached document
Monday 21 Oct
- P5/6
- Ceremonial parade uniform as per Friday
Friday 25 Oct
- Ceremonial parade day
  - There will be no classes this day
  - Ceremonial parade uniform

A reminder that cadet days are compulsory school days and you are expected to be here.

Any questions please email cadets@monivae.vic.edu.au

MAJ Byron