Combined Cadet Force
All Cadet activities have now been cancelled throughout the country until the beginning of September 2020. This included National Aerospace Camp and Cyprus Camps 1 and 2.
Cyprus camp 3 and Annual Camp are still planned to go ahead at this time.
All cadets are requested to check their school email accounts for a message from the Sgt Bew regarding access to online Cadet Learning activities and opportunities.
Ways of Keeping your award going during these restricted times - https://www.dofe.org/dofewithadifference
Combined Cadet Force
Why Join Us?
Pupils who join the CCF can expect to be challenged, both physically and mentally, whether that is through the expectation that they will maintain their own uniform or taking part in leadership exercises aimed at stretching their capabilities. Ultimately, they will become the leaders and instructors for the recruits and cadets that will follow in their footsteps in the years to come. Some will take the academic steps in their stride, but struggle to maintain their uniform, others will lead themselves everywhere but be unable to lead others anywhere. This is where the bond of service will help them to come together to achieve both their own personal goals as well as those of the organisation.
As they progress, cadets will be given the opportunities to take ownership of their activities including: arranging demonstrations for visitors, organising trips, recruit training, mentoring younger cadets and recruits, charitable activities, annual inspections and the overall running of the training programme. This environment will provide opportunity for the cadets to plan, organise and orchestrate, activities from beginning where the need to take control or to support, communicate through both talking and listening, find solutions through knowledge or trial and error, and gain the understanding that failure can teach as much as success, are key factors in developing themselves.
All pupils, when they reach Year 8, are eligible to apply to join the CCF Contingent but places are limited, so a selection and trial period is held in the final term of Year 7 for volunteers to be assessed for suitability. This activity along with the regular parades, takes place each Monday afternoon. Pupils can remain in the Cadets until you leave school in either Year 11, 12 or 13. All the Officers and Civilian Instructors are members of School Staff or Parents.
PLEASE NOTE - Following government advice regarding the coronavirus, we have postponed the application process for the time being, including this week’s information evening. Please see the attached letter HERE.
- Monday 9th March – Year 7 Assembly
- Tuesday 10th March – Year 8 Assembly
- Thursday 19th March – Parents Evening
- Friday 3rd April – Deadline for Applications
- Monday 20th – Thursday 23rd April – Applications Considered
- Friday 24th April – Interview Programme Released
- Monday 4th – Friday 8th May – Cadet Interviews
- Monday 18th May – Trial Period Begins
- Monday 29th June – Trial period ends
- Friday 10th July – Offer Letters Sent
- Monday 7th September – First Parade
Year 7 & 8 Assembly
Latest Events
Read all about what the Cadets have been up to recently

RAF Lossiemouth

Armistice Day – Poppy Veil

CCF Biennial Review
