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Bivouac is fast approaching, and our Senior Rank are looking forward to taking our recruits on their first Cadet adventure next week.

On Friday, 6 September, cadets are asked to come to school in their DPCU Field Dress, complete with field hat, and their Trek backpack labelled and packed with all their cadet gear. There will be designated areas in Airmount (near library) to store the trek bags in Company locations until recess.

Cadets will form up in bus lines on the Centenary Quad directly after recess.

Important notice: The QCS store will be CLOSED on Wednesday, 4 September as we will be packing the truck and vehicles with the supplies required for 400 people in the field.

In 1923, Legacy made a promise to help veterans’ families carry on with their lives after the loss or injury of their loved one. It was a simple promise that Legacy keeps today; providing the same stability, guidance and assistance that a partner would normally provide to his or her family.

Today, Legacy supports 40,000 partners and children of veterans who gave their lives or health serving our country.

On Friday 30 August 2024, members of the Cadet Unit will be selling Legacy badges prior to school at various locations in Waverley and Bondi Junction. Badges and bears will also be available in the staffroom.

The Legacy badge is a special emblem symbolising our nation’s greatest values of mateship, companion and fairness. Legacy badges may be little but the funds they raise make a BIG impact in the lives of our veterans’ families.

We thank you for supporting this great cause.

Bivouac 2024

A reminder to all families to complete the administration requirements for Bivouac by Friday 23 August.

Please ensure your son checks his equipment and attends the Q store on Wednesday 28 August for any last minute equipment or uniform issues. Please note – the Q store will NOT be open on Wednesday 4 September as we are packing the trucks and vehicles with the stores required for 400 people in the field.

Bivouac 2023

Bivouac 2023

Bivouac Camp 2024

Bivouac is an essential component of the Cadet calendar and takes place from 12pm Friday, 6 September – 5pm Sunday, 8 September 2024 at Cataract Activities Centre, Appin. Buses will transport all cadets to and from Bivouac.

The Joining Instruction (JI) was emailed to all families on 5 August 2024.

Please review the JI and complete the necessary medical and dietary information on this Google Form by Friday, 23 August 2024 to ensure the best possible care for your son.

Delta Company

For their first lesson, the recruits of D-Company were taught the inner workings of the Waverley College Cadet Unit such as the chain of command (i.e. corporals and sergeants) and the unique roles that certain members of the cadet unit hold such as the Logistics Officer and Regimental Sergeant Major.

Next, D Company learnt essential Drill commands such as, “RIGHT-Dress!” This command is key to the organisation of a Cadet Parade. They participated in Drill games where the  D Company Commander, CUO Cameron Vincent-Hull, gave them orders such as, “ATTENTION!” and, “STAND AT EASE!” in quick succession. The company performed very well in this exercise with the RSM, WO1 Renato Rovacchi, in charge of Unit Drill, Dress and Bearing, commending D Company on their Drill.

 

Delta Company then engaged in some good fun with a tug-of-war competition before practising their war cry chanting, which was exhilarating for all who took part, proving a force to be reckoned with when they projected their chant for all members of the Unit at dismissal.

Overall, Delta Company really enjoyed Friday afternoon.

 

Report written by CPL Carter Hughes – Media Platoon

Photos taken by CPL Constantine Iatrou and CPL Carter Hughes – Media Platoon

Bivouac Camp 2024

The Cadet Bivouac (3-day Cadet Camp) is an important event in the school calendar and requires all members of the Cadet Unit to attend. This is the first chance our recruits have to put their Friday training into context, and it gives our new rank the chance to put into practice their newly-honed leadership skills in the field.

Bivouac takes place from 12pm Friday, 6 September – 4:30pm Sunday, 8 September 2024 at Cataract Activities Centre, Appin. Buses will transport all cadets to and from Bivouac.

Please review the Joining Instruction emailed to all families on 5 August 2024 and complete the necessary administration.

To ensure the best care for your son on this camp, it is vital that we have the most up-to-date contact information and medical and special dietary requirements on the Google Form below.

https://forms.gle/EupmCtXiEScM6T3Q6

Thank you to all the families who have already completed the Google Form with these details.

Commanding Officer’s Parade

The Commanding Officer’s Parade marks the beginning of our new recruits’ Cadet journey as they parade for the first time in their Cadet uniform. It is always a day of energy and excitement as our new rank command their sections, platoons and Companies for the first time.

cadets commanding officers parade

For our recruits, learning how to wear the uniform with respect, learning simple drill movements and getting to know their fellow cadets takes time and our senior students and staff are here to help with this transition.

cadets commanding officers parade

In four short weeks, we will take the whole Unit on their first Cadet Camp – Bivouac 2024 – and over the coming weeks, recruits will learn the art of constructing a weatherproof hutchie, how to cook a ration pack and how to look after themselves in the field without running water.

Legacy Day

The Cadet Unit will be supporting local Legacy branches by selling badges and bears on Friday, 30 August to the local community. There will be cadets at Charing Cross and Bondi Junction before school, so please look out for them and support this worthy cause. Merchandise will also be available in the Staff Common Room. Cash only, I’m afraid, so please come prepared.

 

MAJ(AAC) Julie-Ann de Kantzow

Commanding Officer – WCCU

jdekantzow@waverley.nsw.edu.au

 


Cadet Weekly Report by Media Platoon

Bravo Company has started off the year with a bang.

The new recruits were introduced to their first drill lessons, learning commands such as ‘Attention’ and ‘At Ease’. They were also taught how to properly wear their uniforms.

The day ended on a fun note with a game of dodgeball. During this time, recruits met their Company Commanders, Sergeants, and Corporals, forming new friendships and gearing up for an exciting Cadet year ahead.

Cadet Media Platoon

4 PL and 5 PL practise their new Company War Cry

Cadet Media Platoon

Bravo Company Commander – CUO Fox Stapleton with an enthusiastic new recruit

Cadet Media Platoon

B Company Dodge Ball

 

CPL Constantine Latrou

Media Platoon

Cadets – Year 7 Commencement 2025

Cadets has been developing youth in resilience, citizenship and leadership at Waverley College since 1911. In order to support the Waverley College Strategic Plan in holistic education, we are extending this opportunity in 2025 to include Year 7 students, commencing the compulsory component of Cadets in Term 3 2025 until AFX (Cadet Camp) at the end of Term 1 2026.

This exciting initiative will enable greater opportunities in the development of character, professional relationships in a coeducational setting, and servant leadership as students from Waverley College and St Catherine’s School progress through the Waverley College Cadet Unit across a 5 year program.

Students currently in Year 6 2024 will participate in a special Cadet Orientation Afternoon with our senior cadets in Term 4 this year, where they will get a glimpse of this engaging outdoor education program. Once in Year 7, they will be issued with their uniform and equipment in Term 2 2025, ready to begin Cadets in Term 3 2025.

Students currently in Year 7 2024 will be given the opportunity to join the Cadet Unit in a voluntary accelerated Recruit Induction Program in Term 2 2025. This one-off opportunity is a great way to commence the program as part of this exciting new program and forge the way for a new Senior Recruit Company in Term 3 2025 where they will continue their training at an elevated level.

As we look to promote excellent citizenship across our schools, the Waverley College Cadet Unit is integral in fostering collaborative and respectful relationships, followship and leadership, in our students from the beginning of their secondary education.

Commanding Officer’s Parade

We are looking forward to welcoming our recruits at their first parade, The Commanding Officer’s Parade, at 3.30pm on the Centenary Quad on Friday 2 August.

253 new recruits from Waverley College and St Catherine’s School are joining a collective and proud history that goes back to 1911.

Cadets is a unique co-educational outdoor activity that provides the  opportunity for our young people to learn to work together and to develop healthy professional relationships commensurate with the real world, whilst maintaining the benefits of their single-sex education.

Cadet Uniform and Attendance

Cadets takes place on Friday afternoons from 3.30pm – 5.30pm, and cadets wear their Cadet Uniform to school on Fridays. This means:

Recruits are posted to a particular Company, Platoon and Section and stay with this group for the rest of the Cadet year, building strong relationships, not only with others in their year group and St Catherine’s, but with the rank from the years above. The Section Commanders send the Routine Orders (RO) from week to week, so recruits know to expect and what to bring. Training finishes each week at 5.30pm with a Company Dismissal.

Over the next three terms, recruits will learn the skills they need as a cadet and new aspects about themselves, culminating in the Annual Field Exercise (AFX) which doubles as the Year 9 Camp at the end of Term 1, 2025. Training this term prepares the Unit for the first Cadet Camp of the year – Bivouac 2024 at Cataract Scout Park from Friday 6 September – Sunday 8 September.

As with all co-curricular commitments, we have a duty of care for your son between 3.30pm and 5.30pm. In the event of illness or misadventure, please apply for leave by emailing  cadets@waverley.nsw.edu.au no later than 12.00pm on the relevant Friday. A maximum of two Leave Applications is granted per semester at the discretion of the Commanding Officer.

Important Dates To Remember

Q Store opening hours (Term time)           Wednesdays Recess, Lunch and After School

Bivouac – Whole Unit                                     Fri 6 Sep -– Sun 8 Sep 2024
AFX (Year 9 Camp) – Whole Unit                   Sun 6 Apr – Fri 11 Apr 2025
Promotions Course Camp                          Mon 14 Jul – Sat 19 Jul 2025

CAS Milskills Team + VC Guard

Cadets involves many additional opportunities to develop leadership, skills and service. Expressions of Interest are now called for the following activities from cadets in Years 9 and above. Please email the Commanding Officer at cadets@waverley.nsw.edu.au to register your interest:

 

During the school holidays, 107 cadets gave a week of their precious holiday time to attend the Waverley College Cadet Promotions Courses, learning valuable skills in leadership, team development, instruction and field skills, in order to lead the Unit in the 2024/2025 Cadet Year.

Successful candidates have been posted to their new positions of responsibility across the Unit and this Friday, 26 July we will celebrate the promotion of our successful candidates at the Rank Induction Ceremonial Parade.

We congratulate the new Senior Cadet Under Officer, CUO Lachlan Isaac, as he leads the Unit into the coming year.

Congratulations CUO Lachlan Isaac

It gives me great pleasure to announce the leadership team for the 2024/2025 Cadet Year.

Regimental Headquarters (RHQ)

Senior Cadet Under Officer (SUO)      CUO Lachlan Isaac

2IC                                                       CUO Amelie Salem

Adjutant                                              CUO Taj Lynn

Training Officer                                   CUO Yannick Hott

Operations Officer                              CUO Rohan Baker

Logistics Officer                                  CUO Daniela Comino

Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM)     WO1 Renato Rovacchi

Company Commanders

A COY COMD –                                    CUO Abigail Salem

B COY COMD –                                     CUO Fox Stapleton

C COY COMD –                                     CUO Natalie Ha

D COY COMD –                                    CUO Cameron Vincent-Hull

E COY COMD                                       CUO Alexandra Coffey

SPT COY COMD –                                 CUO Harry Ballesty

Company Sergeants Major

A COY –                                                WO2 Chiara Marshall

B COY –                                                WO2 Nicholas Scerri

C COY –                                                WO2 Luke Nezval

D COY –                                                WO2 Oliver Bracic

E COY –                                                WO2 Ben Darcy

SPT COY –                                            WO2 Finn McCarthy

Duces of Courses

JLC Course                                           CPL Claudia Lynam

SLC Course                                          WO2 Oliver Bracic

CUO Course                                        CUO Lachlan Isaac

Students of Merit

JLC Course                                           CPL Isabel Hunstead

SLC Course                                          WO2 Chiara Marshall

CUO Course                                        CUO Rohan Baker

The whole Unit, including Year 8 recruits, will parade for the first time on Friday, 2 August, and we are looking forward to an engaging and dynamic year ahead.

QCS Store Hours:

All recruits should now be equipped with their Cadet uniform and gear.

Any uniform issues or exchanges can be done from week to week at the QCS Store under the Grange Building on Wednesday – recess,  lunch or after school.

We are looking forward to welcoming our new Year 8 recruits to the Cadet Unit in Term 3.

A reminder to all parents/carers that this weekend is the Recruit Uniform Issue Weekend and 10-minute appointments are available to book for Saturday, 22 June and Sunday, 23 June at by clicking here.

Uniform items and equipment are provided on loan for the duration of your son’s involvement in the Cadet Unit and are issued from the QCS Store located behind the Grange Building on Carrington Road.

 

MAJ(AAC) Julie-Ann de Kantzow

Commanding Officer – WCCU

jdekantzow@waverley.nsw.edu.au

Sunday was a very special day in the Cadet Calendar as we farewelled our graduating Year 12 Cadets at the conclusion of their five years of service to the Unit. The Annual Passing Out Parade and Awards Ceremony is a wonderful opportunity to bring our parents and community together to celebrate the successes of the past year.

Reviewed by Major James Georgiadis, Canadian Forces College, Joint Canadian Staff Program, our Unit paraded proudly for the last time under the command of the SUO, Oliver Malzard. Our cadets were resplendent in their Ceremonial AMCU, demonstrating their respect for tradition, for the Cadet Unit, and for our Senior Ranks.

Congratulations to our 2024 Prize Winners for their dedication and commitment to the Unit:

WAVERLEY COLLEGE CADET UNIT 2024 AWARDS

MOST EFFICIENT CADET IN THE FIELD

A COY                CDT Alex King

B COY                CDT Max Jennings

C COY                CDT Praman Gandhi

CDT Oliver Isaac

D COY                CDT Tom Maxwell

E COY                 CDT Patrick Palmer

SPT COY            CPL Thomas Vanderkemp

MOST EFFICIENT JNCO AWARDS

A COY                CPL Patrick Blackall

CPL Zoe Ngu

B COY                CPL Chiara Marshall

C COY                CPL Luke Nezval

CPL Ryan Murphy

D COY                CPL Dante Scarfone

CPL Nicholas Scerri

SPT COY            CPL Constantine Iatrou

COMMANDING OFFICER’S MOST IMPROVED AWARD

SGT Fox Stapleton               SGT Rohan Baker

COMMANDING OFFICER’S EFFICIENCY AWARDS

WO2 Daniella Comino           SGT Toby Fernandes

WO2 Yannick Hott                SGT Abigail Salem

SGT Noah Anderson             SGT Lucas Simcocks

SGT Kimmi Bilmon               SGT Jamie Vanderkemp

SGT Alexandra Coffey          SGT Benjamin Webb

SGT Ariana Fermanis            SGT Karl Young

 COMMANDING OFFICER’S COMMENDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE FIELD

CUO Julia Mallam                 CPL Finnian McCarthy

CUO Oscar Passicot             CPL Will Priddis

THE COMMANDING OFFICER’S COMMENDATION FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE UNIT

CUO Meg O’Connor

THE ADF LONG TAN AWARD 2023

(Presented at Final Assemblies in 2023)

Year 10 Cadet – Waverley College          WO2 Taj Lynn

Year 12 Cadet – Waverley College          CUO Alistair Isaac

Year 10 Cadet – St Catherine’s               WO2 Amelie Salem

Year 12 Cadet – St Catherine’s               CUO Sarah Teitler

THE ADF FUTURE INNOVATORS AWARD 2023

(Presented at Final Assembly 2023)

Year 10 Cadet – Waverley College          WO2 Lachlan Marzol

Year 12 Cadet – Waverley College          CUO Christopher Armstrong

Year 10 Cadet – St Catherine’s               SGT Georgina Kimpton

Year 12 Cadet – St Catherine’s               Ms. Elenor Craven

THE ADVENTURE TRAINING AWARD 2024

(Presented by Australian Army Cadets at Lake Barrington, Tasmania)

CUO Robert Muir

THE CHRISTOPHER BLENKINSOPP AWARD FOR CONTRIBUTION TO MUSIC IN THE WAVERLEY COLLEGE CADET UNIT

WO2 Lachlan Isaac

THE MAJOR F S FARRELL TROPHY FOR GENERAL EXCELLENCE IN A SENIOR SPECIALTY PLATOON

WO2 Eve-Jasmine Rizos-Parker

THE MAJOR GENERAL CHARLES H NEW TROPHY FOR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN THE FIELD

WO2 Amelie Salem

THE SGT BEDE KENNY VC MEMORIAL AWARD FOR THE MOST EFFICIENT NCO

WO2 Renato Rovacchi

THE GENERAL COSGROVE SHIELD FOR THE MOST EFFICIENT SENIOR SPECIALTY PLATOON

QM Platoon

(Received by the CDTQM – CUO Lucas Screnci on behalf of CUO Luca Passicot, WO2 Reuben Seroa, SGT Ruby Congdon, SGT Ariana Fermanis, SGT Elliot Hellawell-More, SGT Karl Young)      

THE MAJOR F D MARZORINI SHIELD FOR THE MOST EFFICIENT PLATOON

1 Platoon

(Received by Platoon Sergeant – SGT Abigail Salem)

THE LT COL P R FROST COMPANY CUP FOR THE MOST EFFICIENT COMPANY

A Company

(Received by Company Commander – CUO Emma Hartwig)                       

THE OFFICERS’ STAFF CANE FOR GENERAL EXCELLENCE IN THE COMPLETION OF DUTIES

CUO Remy Frampton                    CUO Lachlan Miranda

THE COL R J MARR CANE DFC QC FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE

CUO Oliver Malzard

THE MAJ GENERAL J A CHAPMAN CANE FOR THE BEST CADET IN THE UNIT

WO1 Hayley Paddock

 

The celebrations continued into the evening as our Year 10 and 11 Dining Stewards converted the gymnasium into a beautiful formal military mess, enjoyed by special guests from the AAC, St Catherine’s School, Waverley College and our Year 12 cadets, parents and carers.

As we end another Cadet Year, we thank the Year 12 cadets for their leadership, their commitment and their service:

THE GRADUATING SENIOR RANKS OF 2024

CUO James Birbas

CUO Anika Bradford

CUO Deuchar Dezarnaulds

CUO Remy Frampton

CUO Matthew Garrop

CUO Emma Hartwig

CUO Mitchel Ho

CUO Freya Jensen

CUO Marcus Kastrissios

CPL Jack Kerves

CUO Julia Mallam

CUO Oliver Malzard

CUO Declan McAuliffe

CUO Campbell McCarthy

CUO Thomas McIntyre

CUO Lachlan Miranda

CUO Robert Muir

CUO Meg O’Connor

SGT Jett O’Halloran

WO1 Hayley Paddock

CPL Thomas Park

CUO Oscar Passicot

CUO Luca Passicot

CUO Luca Patrick-Watkins

CUO Campbell Porteus

WO2 Eve-Jasmine Rizos-Parker

CUO Jack Ryan

CUO Lucas Screnci

WO2 Reuben Seroa

CUO Will Sweetman

CUO Charles Thompson-Owens

CUO Aodhan Williams

CUO Zara Wiseman

Promotions Courses Camp

A reminder to all Promotions Candidates to review the Joining Instruction and ensure you have all your uniform and equipment this week. The Q Store will be open on Wednesday 26 June and this will be your last chance to deal with missing items before the Promotions Courses.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Promotions Courses Camp from Monday, 15 July – Saturday, 20 July at Winbourne Conference Centre, Mulgoa. Form up on Centenary Quad Waverley College at 0630hrs Monday 15 July.

A big thank you to our Cadet staff for their dedication in developing our new young leaders on the Promotions Courses Camp over the school holidays.

Cadet Year 2024/2025

I thank everyone in the Unit for their commitment to Cadets over the past busy year and look forward to seeing you in Term 3.

Rank Induction Parade – Friday 26 July 2024 – Rank and Staff only.

Commanding Officer’s Welcome Parade – Recruits and all members of the Unit – Friday, 2 August 2024.

 

 

Annual Passing Out Parade and Awards Ceremony – Sunday, 16 June, 11am – Centenary Quad

A reminder to all members of the Cadet Unit that the Annual Cadet Passing Out Parade and Awards Ceremony takes place on Sunday, 16 June. Cadets are required to form up at 10.30am on the Kenny Quad in AMCU Ceremonial Dress Code 4Z.

We welcome all parents to view the parade from the upper-level balconies at 11.00am. Please bring your coats in case of cooler weather.

 


Dining In Night – Sunday, 16 June, 6.30pm – Waverley College Gymnasium

We are very much looking forward to this special night to celebrate the end of our Senior Ranks’ five years of service to the Cadet Unit.

 


Cadet Promotions Courses – Monday, 15 July – Saturday, 20 July 2024 at Winbourne Conference Centre, Mulgoa

The Joining Instruction for the Promotions Courses (Junior Leadership, Senior Leadership and Cadet Under Officers Courses) has been sent to all members of the Cadet Unit.

If you are interested in extending your leadership skills, please ensure you attend to the registration requirements by Sunday 16 June.

For parents making travel plans for 2025, please note that attendance at Promotions Camp is essential to become a Sergeant, Warrant Officer of Cadet Under Officer. The courses in 2025 will be held from Monday, 14 July – Saturday 19 July 2025. Please take note these dates if your child is wanting to progress to these important leadership roles.

Our CAS Drill Team have been rehearsing diligently and consistently over the past two terms to represent the Cadet Unit at the Annual CAS Drill Competition to be held at Barker College next Wednesday. We thank the RSM, WO1 Hayley Paddock, for leading the team so competently and wish them all the best of luck in the competition.

Hayley Paddock, Renato Rovacchi, Rohan Baker, Kimmi Bilmon, Daniela Comino, Anna Dimopoulos, James Grant, Yannick Hott, Lachlan Hoy, Oliver Isaac, Lachlan Isaac, Finn Jones, Lara Karlovsky, Chiara Marshall, Finnian McCarthy, Zoe Ngu, Ethan Ooi, Amelie Salem, Abigail Salem, Lauren Sheehan, Jamie Vanderkemp, Toby Fernandes, Claudia Lynam.

Annual Passing Out Parade and Awards Ceremony – Sunday, 16 June, 11am – Centenary Quad

A reminder to all members of the Cadet Unit that the Annual Cadet Passing Out Parade and Awards Ceremony takes place on Sunday 16 June, 2024. Cadets are required to form up at 10.30am on the Kenny Quad in AMCU Ceremonial Dress Code 4Z.

We welcome all parents/carers to view the parade from the upper-level balconies at 11am. Please bring your coats in case of cooler weather.

Dining In Night – Sunday, 16 June, 6:30pm – Waverley College Gymnasium

A reminder to all Year 12 cadets and parents to RSVP to the Dining In Night on the Try Booking site by 1 June. We are very much looking forward to this special night to celebrate the end of our Senior Ranks’ five years of service to the Cadet Unit.

Cadet Promotions Courses – Monday, 15 July – Saturday, 20 July 2024 at Winbourne Conference Centre, Mulgoa

The Joining Instruction for the Promotions Courses (Junior Leadership, Senior Leadership and Cadet Under Officers Courses) has been sent to all members of the Cadet Unit.

If you are interested in extending your leadership skills, please ensure you attend to the registration requirements by Sunday 16 June.

For parents making travel plans for 2025, please note that attendance at Promotions Camp is essential to become a Sergeant, Warrant Officer of Cadet Under Officer. The courses in 2025 will be held from Monday 14 July – Saturday 19 July 2025. Please take note these dates if your child is wanting to progress to these important leadership roles.

Annual Passing Out Parade and Awards Ceremony – Sunday 16 June, 11am – Centenary Quad

A reminder to all members of the Cadet Unit that the Annual Cadet Passing Out Parade and Awards Ceremony takes place on Sunday, 16 June 2024. Cadets are required to form up at 10:30am on the Kenny Quad in AMCU Ceremonial Dress Code 4Z.

We welcome all parents/carers to view the parade from the upper-level balconies at 11am. Please bring your coats in case of cooler weather.

Dining In Night – Sunday 16 June, 6:30pm – Waverley College Gymnasium

A reminder to all Year 12 cadets and parents/carers to RSVP HERE to the Dining In Night on the TryBooking site by 1 June. We are very much looking forward to this special night to celebrate the end of our Senior Ranks’ five years of service to the Cadet Unit.

Cadet Promotions Courses – Monday, 15 July – Saturday, 20 July 2024 – Winbourne Conference Centre, Mulgoa

The Joining Instruction for the Promotions Courses (Junior Leadership, Senior Leadership and Cadet Under Officers Courses) has been sent to all members of the Cadet Unit.

If you are interested in extending your leadership skills, please ensure you attend to the registration requirements by Sunday 16 June.

For parents/carers making travel plans for 2025, please note that attendance at Promotions Camp is essential to become a Sergeant, Warrant Officer or Cadet Under Officer.

The courses in 2025 will be held from Monday, 14 July – Saturday, 19 July 2025. Please take note these dates if your child is wanting to progress to these important leadership roles.

Annual Passing Out Parade and Awards Ceremony – Sunday, 16 June 2024, 11am – Centenary Quad

On Sunday 16 June, we farewell our Senior Ranks at the Annual Passing Out Parade and Awards Ceremony. This special event gives us the opportunity to recognise the amazing contribution our Year 12 cadets have made to the Unit over the past five years. With the whole Cadet Unit parading in ceremonial dress, we also recognise cadets across all Year groups who have excelled in their service to their platoons, companies, and the Unit.

All members of the Unit are required to attend Passing Out Parade, forming up at 10:30am on Sunday, 16 June in AMCU Ceremonial Dress Code 4Z.

We welcome all parents/carers to view the parade from the upper-level balconies. Please bring your coat in case of cooler weather.

View your invitation HERE.

Dining In Night – Sunday, 16 June 2024, 6:30pm – Waverley College Gymnasium

All Year 12 cadets and parents/carers should have received their invitation to attend this special formal military dinner to celebrate your sons and daughters as they graduate from the Waverley College Cadet Unit.

Please RSVP HERE by 1 June 2024.

View your invitation HERE.

Cadet Promotions Courses

In farewelling the Year 12 senior rank, we turn our attention to developing the next leaders of the Cadet Unit at the annual Promotions Courses. Here, our dedicated and motivated young men and women come together to learn the skills they need to lead the Cadet Unit for the coming Cadet Year.

The courses are run concurrently from Monday, 15 July – Saturday, 20 July 2024 at Winbourne Conference Centre, Mulgoa. Attendance is a requirement of promotion so please keep these dates free.

For those already making plans for 2025, the Promotions Courses next year will be held from Monday, 14 July – Saturday, 19 July 2025. Attendance at Promotions Courses is compulsory for all aiming to become a Sergeant, Warrant Officer or Cadet Under Officer. Please note these dates if your child is wanting to progress to these important leadership roles.

Year 9 Discontinuing Cadet Uniform Returns Weekend

Bookings are now available for those discontinuing Cadets to return all uniform and equipment on Saturday, 25 May and Sunday, 26 May 2024.

Please click HERE to book your time slot.

Returns are at the Q Clothing Store located behind the Grange Building. Access is easiest from the Carrington Road carpark.

Each appointment will only take five minutes, but it is important that your gear is marked off against the issue sheet, as any missing items will incur a replacement fee, charged to your school account.

We thank all our discontinuing cadets for their time in the Cadet Unit and wish them well in their future endeavours.

Year 8 Parent Information Evening

Our new Year 8 recruits commence their Cadet journey in Term 3, 2024. To learn more about this exciting new venture, we are holding a Parent Information Evening on Monday, 27 May at 6:30pm in the Performing Arts Centre. To ensure enough space for everyone, please send one parent/carer and your son.