The Cadets need to be congratulated on the way they have navigated their way through this term (pun intended) with all of its challenges.

A few of our senior leaders took on the challenge of presenting some of the training sessions online with Teams and did an admirable job of engaging their counterparts during these sessions. Since we have been meeting on site, our younger leaders have had the opportunity to step up as well, working alongside our recruits and running training in knot tying, tent maintenance, search techniques and compass use.

Fun was had by all playing laser tag around the school one afternoon and completing an obstacle course on another. Many had the opportunity to face their fears when WA Reptiles visited to give us some insight into snake behaviour and an opportunity to handle a variety of snakes, large and small.

We ended the term on a high with a day trip to Kerem Adventure Camp. Cadets displayed their capabilities on the high ropes and climbing wall and finished the day with an all-out colour war which was as much fun as is sounds.

Next term we are looking forward to being able to run our first camp for the year which is planned for 27 – 29 August at Bickley Outdoor Recreation Campsite where we will be spending two nights in tents.

If you have any queries relating to the Cadet program, please contact Mrs Jenny Pontarelli on 9300 744 or via email Jenny.Pontarelli@ljbc.wa.edu.au.

Jenny Pontarelli

Unit Leader