Monthly Archives: May 2025

The Senior cadets enjoyed a sunny Tuesday training session learning about Expeditions both for the CCF and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme as Laurelhill CCF do both.

The cadets studied in the Youth Center how to pack a Rucksack, what types of footwear are suitable for expeditions etc, before going outside after break to look at Triangia Stoves, practice putting them together as well as being shown how to light one in preparation for next weeks “Expeditions Food Prepping.” The also had a go at erecting a Force Ten Classic Standard Mk 4  – 2 Person Tent – the original canvas type A frame….

brought back memories for the CFAV of their own DofE expeditions ahem a few years ago….

If you are interested in doing something similar why not join the Cadets and do your own DofE Award Scheme.

Get an application form from Adele, Colin, or David in school or call on a Tuesday after school 3:15 – 5:30 to see what it is all about.

Junior Cadets attended their Weapon Handling course on Saturday in school. Whilst many pupils were laying in bed or playing video games etc,    
Cdt Francey, 

Cdt Pressley, 

Cdt Kavolynas 

and

Cdt Gowdy 

were attending lessons on the Air Rifle, the safe practices for handling and firing the Air Rifle. All 4 cadets then did their Weapon Handling Test, which they all passed. This was followed by a few hours shooting on the range in the afternoon before heading home.

They were presented in their relevant school assemblies with their badges for shooting on the range with the Air Rifle, which can now be worn proudly on their arm when in uniform.

This week several cadets achieved awards which were recognised in the relevant school assemblies.

Dominikos Afangsenkov

2 Star ACS,

Ethan Fleming

2 Star ACS and Shooting Marksman,

Lilly Cree

2 Star ACS and Shooting Marksman,

Nikodem Cytryna

2 Star ACS and Shooting Pass,

Chloe Boyd

2 Star ACS and Shooting Pass,

Ethan Robinson

2 Star ACS and Shooting Pass and

Chloe Morgan

4 Star ACS and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award – these are the highest the CCF can award and Chloe is in the top 5% of CCF Nationally, who achieve both of these awards.

The CCF offers life changing experiences that no other extra-curricular activity can match. Joining the CCF provides so many opportunities to challenge yourself, develop your skills and work as part of a team.

The DofE is run by Laurelhill CCF.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme is open to any young person aged 14-24. Each young person builds their own DofE programmes – picking their own activities and choosing which cause to volunteer for – in order to achieve a Bronze, Silver, or Gold DofE Award.

Achieving a Gold Award is a big deal so, its only right you get a proper celebration of your outstanding achievements.

Every young person who achieves their Gold Award is invited to attend a Gold Award celebration event at a Royal Palace attended by a Member of The Royal Family. Chloe heads to London next week for her Celebration Event.