Cadets

From the Officer Commanding (PHSACU)

PHSACU Semester 2 - OC Update

Welcome to Term 3. I do hope you all had a chance to relax and recharge, ready for Semester Two. Below is some information about what is happening in the Unit.

Term 3 Events

Term 3 is busy with lots of events coming up. Please take note of the dates below and keep an eye out for further information and/or excursion notifications on the School app.:

• Middle East Area of Operations: 10th August CANCELLED
• 60th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan: 16th August (selected rank only) 10.15-11.15am
• Vietnam Veteran’s Day: 18th August CANCELLED
• Ceremonial Parade and Awards: 24th August (all cadets) Parade: 1.30-2.30pm / Awards 2.30-3.25pm
• Weekly Parade on the 24th August will be cancelled due to Ceremonial Parade
• Mess Dinner: 24th August (Years 11 and 12 cadets only) 6.00-9.15pm
• NSW 2nd AAC BDE - EF88 Live Fire Familiarisation Practice (Years 9-12): 5th September 8.00am - 2.30pm

• Annual Field Exercise (AFX): all cadets, 17th to 21st September

   

Semester 2 Fees

The Semester 2 fees for cadets will be processed in Week 4 of Term 3, so if you do not wish to continue in cadets, please ensure that you complete the resignation procedure before the end of Week 3; otherwise, you will be charged for Semester 2. Resignation forms can be downloaded from TASS Links >Co-curricular Activities or collected from Reception.

Promotions Course

At the end of Term 2, we held our Promotions Course for Years 9 to 11 in preparation for leadership opportunities in 2027. The cadets were lucky to hear from Major Glynn Potter, the Operations Officer from NSW 2nd Brigade Headquarters. MAJ Potter spoke to our cadets about the principles of leadership, the chain of command and the Australian Army Cadet Values. The cadets spent the weekend learning new skills and demonstrating their knowledge by teaching field skills and first aid lessons. Overall, it was a great weekend. If there are any cadets who were unable to attend, there will be an opportunity to complete some catch-up tasks throughout the term. Promotions for 2027 will be announced during AFX in September. Thank you to the staff who gave up their time to assist with the course.

Chief of Army Cadet Team Challenge

During the winter break, four of our PHSACU cadets attended the Chief of Army Cadet Team Challenge at Kokoda Barracks in Canungra. CDTCPL Matisse, CDTCPL Isabella and CDTLCPL Jade (C10), were challenged physically, mentally and intellectually to apply all of their cadet skills and compete against teams from all over Australia. CDTWO2 William (CG11), also gave up his holidays, attending as a support staff member, manning the Command Post with Army Cadet Staff, to ensure that every cadet was safe. Well done to each of these cadets; you have represented PHSACU and the NSW 2nd Brigade so well; we are very proud of you!

Term 3 is packed with exciting opportunities, and we’re looking forward to another fun and busy term together!