Introducing Wellacre’s CCF Leading Hands

Posted at 8:59 am on 8th June, 2022

New Promotions and Awards for Cadets

We have gathered Wellacre’s Combined Cadet Force (CCF) to celebrate new rankings in the Navy unit. 

With Year 11 moving on, the CCF made new selections for Leading Hands from the group.  Leading Hands are the top cadets, who have made their way from beginners to peer group instructors.

Wellacre’s CCF Navy Unit new Leading Hands are: Luca, Max, Matthew (Year 10) and Jack (Year 9).

After weeks of selection processes including running drill, assessments and lessons including afloat training, SSI Ward and SLt Baker were able to officially select the new Leading Hands.  With all Cadets following the proficiency scheme, we have also promoted many students to 1,2 and 3 Star rankings.  

  

SLt Baker said:

“We are proud of the cadets’ achievements and their commitment to the unit.  They always represent the school and our CCF unit with pride.  Our new Leading Hands will make excellent leaders and I’m sure will welcome new recruits as we continue to grow the group.”

Through the selection process and training Leading Hands have been able to develop their leadership capacity, while all the other cadets have further developed their knowledge of Royal Navy tradition and the Armed Forces.

Matthew, Year 10, added:

“I am really excited to be able to lead as one of the new Leading Hands,  I’m looking forward to helping the training officers.” 

Principal Mrs Sharrock, said:

“Congratulations to the new Leading Hands. I am sure that they will continue to grow in confidence and develop their leadership skills.”