Cadets

1/21 Courses camp

As the school term draws to a close, 28 of our cadets will head off to Puckapunyal next weekend to participate in a 9-day leadership camp with approximately 250 other Victorian cadets. They will learn valuable leadership skills as well as challenging themselves out in the field. Many of these cadets are already in leadership positions within our unit and this camp will give them the skills to cement their leadership skills.  Some of the new cadets will start their course into leadership in the near future.

I would like to thank the cadets for their hard work and dedication over the past month getting organised, and wish them all the best for next week. I would also like to thank the two Yr 12 CUO mentors, CUO Demi Taylor and CUO Indi Van Diesen, who have assisted me in ensuring that the cadets are supported and ready for camp. Both these CUO’s will be attending the camp as Platoon Commanders and Directing Staff.

Uniform

Since May camp, it has come to our attention that may cadets are not wearing their uniform correctly or choosing to wear their PE uniform. Please be reminded that on Day 10, all cadets must wear their correct cadet uniform including their bush hat. If they have PE on day 10 they will need to get changed for this class. It has also become apparent that many bush hats have been lost or left at home. The bush hat is a compulsory part of the cadet uniform and must be worn each cadet day. We would appreciate if you could please assist your child/ren in ensuring that they have the correct uniform.

If your child requires a uniform exchange due to not fitting or ripped, they must email Mr. Rayner arayner@monivae.vic.edu.au prior to Day 10 to arrange for a swap. 

Ceremonial Parade preparation

With Ceremonial parade coming up in October, we ask that all cadets make a huge effort to try their best during drill sessions and at practice. This includes being correctly dressed. This means boots done up, trousers bloused at the bottom, uniform ironed, and hair tied back. I am sure that all cadets will work hard in Term 3 to exhibit pride in wearing the Australian Army Cadet uniform and ensuring the parade is great success for all their families to see.

Please do not hesitate to contact the OC of the unit MAJ Phil O’Keefe, should you have any queries. pokeefe@monivae.edu.au

CAPT Sarah Byron

2IC, MCACU