CCF Cadets Compete at RAST at Shuttlesworth, Biggleswade
Last weekend nine of our CCF cadets took part in various RAFAC progressive training syllabus-based challenges at CCF RAST. Testing teamwork, leadership, discipline, knowledge and creativity, the students were a credit to the School, so well done to Year 9’s Milo, Ella and Abigail, Year 10’s Curtis and Ishan, Year 11’s Henry, and Year 13’s Vio, Charlotte and Hugh, who shares his thoughts from the event below.
Year 13’s Hugh
After a crisp and early wake up, we made it to Shuttleworth Collection, Biggleswade, where the competition was taking place.
Following some intense and rather last-minute revision we started the day off to a thrilling test of our knowledge of space and our solar system. Next, we re-enacted a team working together to bring down enemy aircraft, with each person taking turns to identify, find and shoot down the planes, which was a definite highlight of the day.
Before we could break for lunch it was time for the main event, the drill. Despite our smaller than usual team, every member put in an incredible effort, and I was personally blown away at just how quickly our relatively new team learnt the drill sequence, especially as for some it was their first time taking part in any form of competitive drill. With high praise from the test sergeant, we walked away feeling upbeat with a definite sense of achievement. The squad was even asking to do the drill sequence again!
Before we left for the day, everybody took part in a leadership task, with the team then split up to complete a shooting and aircraft recognition stand. It was a thrilling day, jam-packed with many amazing opportunities for those who took part. It is safe to say that everyone left with a sense of pride and accomplishment.
A huge congratulations to all those cadets who took part, here’s to next year!
