CADETS

Cadet archery

Newington College Cadet Unit

The Cadet Unit combines tradition with modern activities and provides boys with the challenges of abseiling, archery, bushcraft, canoeing, drill, first aid, lifesaving, mapping, orienteering and radio operation. The Duke of Edinburgh's scheme can be followed in the Cadet Unit as well.

Leadership training through the rank structure is an important voluntary option for all cadets, and involves a large number of boys in valuable leadership roles in their senior years.

Teamwork, initiative and a respect of the environment are encouraged in all. The Cadet Unit and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme each hold an annual camp. For many boys this is their first taste of 'sleeping under the stars' and these camps are common topics in the reminiscences of Old Boys.

There is also the Service Band and Service Orchestra for the boys who wish to contribute in this manner.

For further information about the Newington College Cadet Unit (NCCU), contact the Unit Commanding Officer; LT COL(AAC) Watson, on (02) 9568 9356 or email k.watson@newingtoncollege.nsw.edu.au.