CADET NEWS @HOLY CROSS COLLEGE RYDE
After an extensive selection process involving fitness, swim and endurance marching tests, Alexander Loncar, Sebastian Hunt, Mitchell Farnworth and Alex Scott were selected to represent the HCCACU and NSW 2nd AAC Brigade at the Adventure Training Award (ATA) for five days in Lake Barrington, Tasmania at the start of April.
The ATA is the most challenging of all cadet national activities and gives cadets an opportunity to participate in a range of physically challenging and military skill based scenarios. From the very first minute of the activity they had to demonstrate high levels of determination and resolve.
Candidates in each of the platoons faced their own unique and demanding challenges designed to test leadership, teamwork and physical and mental resilience - from an endurance march up and over Mount Roland, the canyoning, river crossings and rafting, and navigating Lake Barrington and completing tasks in kayaks.
The candidates showed self-confidence, leadership, initiative and resilience in the wilderness of Northern Tasmania and special congratulations goes to these four cadets on the outstanding achievement of their participation in this prestigious national activity and the invaluable experience they brought back to the unit upon their return and receiving their famed golden boomerang bagades.
Holy Cross Cadets were once again a sight to behold in ANZAC Day Ceremonies as they represented the College and Ryde Community with pride at the annual Dawn Service at the Ryde Ex Services Memorial Club and Ryde Council Commemoration Service at ANZAC Park West Ryde. The commitment from these cadets was outstanding with many members of the community commenting on their dress and discipline while maintaining the catafalque party and a sense of reverence throughout these services.
Mr Michael Boulus
CADET COORDINATOR
