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SPINE OF SKILLS
or outside of school where you’d be
Led by Lt Col. Myers-Allen and WO2 (SSI)
able to get a better 昀椀rst-hand, in-depth
Roy Witham, our CCF continues to 昀氀ourish
understanding of what a career could look
and support pupils, with a plethora of
like.”
exciting new trips and 昀椀eld days added
to the academic calendar. From team
As a member of the CCF at Framlingham
building, communication and strategic
College, Air Cadets can experience the
thinking, with raft building, high rope
popular Air Experience Flying and Air
work, zip lining and 昀椀eld work, our CCF
Experience Gliding days, while our Army
camps allow the cadets to develop skills
Cadets enjoy Range Days, getting the
that are readily transferable to everyday
chance to join the shooting team.
life.
O昀昀ering advice to future cadets,
The start of the Spring Term saw our CCF
Annie said: “Make sure you take every
head to Rock Barracks for an exhilarating
opportunity the CCF o昀昀ers you. Being part
hands-on training exercise at MoD
of the CCF is something to be proud of – it
Woodbridge. Combining both Army
allows you to gain leadership experiences
and Air Cadets, our CCF enjoyed a two
and responsibility within your rank –
fantastic days of assault courses and
things that will stand out for future job
shooting practise.
prospects.”
In April, the CCF explored the impressive
As a recipient of the award, Annie will
collection of military vehicles, weapons
have the opportunity to assist the Lord-
and militaria at the Norfolk Tank Museum.
Lieutenant on parades, royal visits,
The cadets also experienced what it
military and civic events and religious
was like to operate some of the best of
services, and thus gain an insight into
British military machinery as they stepped
the opportunities for public service as an
into the driving and artillery seats of the
adult.
museum’s MK VI tank, Centurion MK 13
tank, Chieftain Main Battle Tank MK 2 and
Saladin Armoured Car.
Clare Countess of Euston, HM LordLieutenant of Su昀昀olk, is His Majesty
the King’s representative in Su昀昀olk and
In May, our Year 10 and 12 cadets had
attends events and presents medals and
a fantastic day as they took part in an
awards to organisations on his behalf.
outdoor 昀椀eld exercise at RAF Barnham,
Historically the Lord-Lieutenant has
near Thetford, with prizes given out for
always had strong links with the military
the best section performances of the
units within Su昀昀olk. In particular, the
weekend.
Lieutenancy supports and promotes all
the Reserve Forces and liaises closely with
June saw the return of our annual
our local cadet units linked to each of the
weekend away at Central Camp with the
Services.
cadets putting their skills into practice and
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