COMMANDING OFFICER – WCCU, MAJ(AAC) JULIE-ANN DE KANTZOW
Welcome back to Cadets for 2023!
Today, the Joining Instruction for the Annual Field Exercise (AFX – Cadet Camp) will be emailed to all parents/carers and cadets.
AFX takes place in the final week of Term 1 at Holsworthy Army Base from Friday, 31 March – Wednesday, 5 April. This camp doubles as the Year 9 Camp, and is a required component of a Waverley boy’s experience at the College. All members of the Cadet Unit attend AFX.
I would ask you all to please read the Joining Instruction and accompanying documentation before completing the Google Form, to register your son’s attendance in a timely manner. It is important that we have the latest information to ensure the best care of your son on camp.
Registration is required by Wednesday, 1 March 2023. Please don’t hesitate to contact the Commanding Officer if you have any queries or concerns.
Next week, we have the Annual Golden Boot competition for the whole Unit. This afternoon is always an engaging and fun afternoon run by our Senior Rank for the enjoyment of all. The winning platoon will be rewarded with the Golden Boot Trophy and special treats.
Over the course of this term, recruits will learn all the skills they need to be safe and comfortable on camp. The culmination of their training is AFX, following which all recruits will have the chance to continue with the program for another year.
Semester 1 Dates for Your Diaries
| DATE | EVENT | LOCATION |
| 3 FEB 23 | Home Training | Waverley College |
| 9 FEB 23 | CAS Cadet Conference – selected cadets only | St Aloysius’ College |
| 10 FEB 23 | Home Training (Golden Boot Competition) | Waverley College |
| 17 FEB 23 | Home Training | Waverley College |
| 20 FEB 23 | AFX Parent Information Zoom Meeting | 6:30pm
Link to follow |
| 24 FEB 23 | Home Training | Waverley College |
| 3 MAR 23 | AFX Briefing – Staff + Senior Rank only
No Recruits or JNCO |
Waverley College |
| 8 MAR 23 | Open Day Display | Waverley College |
| 10 MAR 23 | Home Training | Waverley College |
| 17 MAR 23 | Home Training – Recruits early mark 4.15pm | Waverley College |
| 24 MAR 23 | AFX Preparation – Rank and staff only
No Recruits |
Waverley College |
| 30 MAR 23 | AFX Advance Party – selected cadets only | Holsworthy Army Base |
| 31 MAR 23 – 5 APR 23 | AFX Main Body | Holsworthy Army Base |
| 6 APR 23 | Recruit Continuation Agreement distributed | Online |
| 11 APR 23 – 14 APR 23 | ATA – selected cadets only | TBA |
| 23 APR 23 | Recruit Continuation Agreements due | Online |
| 24 APR 23 | ANZAC Day Service | Waverley College |
| 25 APR 23 | ANZAC Day Community Services | Various Community Locations |
| 28 APR 23 | Home Training | Waverley College |
| 2 MAY 23 | ANZAC Day Service | St Catherine’s |
| 3 MAY 23 | Cadet Showcase | St Catherine’s |
| 5 MAY 23 | Home Training | Waverley College |
| 8 MAY 23 | St Cath’s Parent Information Evening | St Catherine’s |
| 12 MAY 23 | Home Training | Waverley College |
| 19 MAY 23 | Home Training | Waverley College |
| 26 MAY 23 | Home Training | Waverley College |
| 29 MAY 23 | Waverley Parent Information Evening | Waverley College |
| 31 MAY 23 | CAS Drill Competition | Waverley College |
| 2 JUN 23 | Home Training | Waverley College |
| 4 JUN 23 | Passing Out Parade / Dining In Night | Waverley College |
| 16 JUN 23 | Promotion Pre-Course Training | Waverley College |
| 17 -18 JUN 23 | New Recruit Issue Weekend | Waverley College |
| 25 JUN – 1 JUL 23 | Promotions Courses | Winbourne Conference Centre |
| 21 JUL 23 | NEW CADET YEAR | Waverley College |
