Cadet Parade

In its 111th year of service, the Shore Cadet Unit (SCU) continued to represent an integral aspect of the school: providing a challenging environment where students have the opportunity to serve not only each other but also the wider community. In adopting the four core values of the Australian Military – courage, initiative, respect and teamwork – it seeks to nurture students into well-rounded young men and women with a desire to serve and lead.

On Friday, 15 March, the unit held its Ceremonial Parade. The 2019 Ceremonial Parade of the Shore Cadet Unit marked the official end of the Cadet year and the final parade of the Year 12 cadets. This years parade was reviewed by COL(AAC) Richard Morgan, Head of Corps and National Assistant Commander of Australian Army Cadets. The parade acted as the ceremonial passing out parade for the current senior rank team and was a celebration of all that the unit has achieved.

The Dining-In Night (held on the evening after the Ceremonial Parade) is a significant occasion for the Unit’s leaders to gather and practice the etiquette of the formal mess dinner. This years dinner was a terrific evening where the Year 12 Cadets, their family’s, and the Cadet staff gathered together to mark the conclusion of the Class of 2019’s service with the SCU.

Lachlan Caldwell (12HS)