CCF Activity Day

On Thursday 19 March, Fourth Form CCF cadets and Lower Sixth NCOs enjoyed an outstanding day of on-site outdoor activities, making full use of Lancing’s diverse terrain and the expertise of staff. The programme featured a carousel of engaging stands, including archery, command tasks, navigation, radio communications, and an obstacle course.

With the weather firmly on our side, cadets were able to make the most of the sunshine, resulting in a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable experience for all. A huge thanks to Captain Horwell and Captain Coakes for putting on such a rewarding day for our CCF cadets.

Quotes from NCOs/Forth Form cadets

Last Thursday, we took part in our CCF activity day, leading our sections through a range of activities and competitions designed to test their communication, teamwork and leadership skills. It was a truly enriching experience, and a great opportunity to test our abilities as NCOs.

As we moved through the day, we rotated around different stations with our sections, each with a particular focus. Radio and Reconnaissance sent us around the school, locating mock targets using six-figure grid references and relaying the information back to our HQ, while Command Tasks tested our sections’ planning and cooperation.  The Obstacle Course was a definite highlight for all of us, and I was especially impressed by the creativity and resilience of the Fourth Form in approaching some of the more challenging obstacles that faced them.

Our section finished the day with Combat Archery, pitting us against sections 4 and 5 in a fast-paced and competitive final activity. It was a great way to end the day, with everyone getting engaged and showing strong team spirit and camaraderie throughout.

As NCOs, leading our sections was both a challenge and an incredibly rewarding experience. It pushed us to stay organised, and support our section, keeping us and our section inspired and motivated. It was great to see everyone encouraging each other, growing in confidence, and having fun throughout the day.

Of course, none of this could have been possible without the organisation and planning of Ms. Horwell and the rest of the CCF officers, whose dedication and care ensured that everything ran perfectly – we are all truly appreciative of the time and effort they put into making the day a success.

Shimon M

The Activity Day, or ‘over-day-er’ as I like to call it, was the sort of stuff that makes CCCF worthwhile. My highlight had to be the archery, where section morale was on full display. Section 6 are the best section I could ask to lead, and I was impressed by our ingenuity in carrying out command tasks, ignoring however many times I may have dropped the stretcher of Bergens into a river. It offered a matchless opportunity for bonding between years, and for us NCOs to cultivate our leadership. Overall, a day to look back on fondly, and we owe all the CCF staff our appreciation.

Hilmi M

The CCF activity day is one of the best experiences I have had at Lancing. It was jam-packed with a range of tasks, from combat archery to navigation – there was truly something for everyone. The archery was a real highlight, due to the way every single cadet got invested in the competition, while still keeping things light and fun. We were definitely lucky with the weather, and the tasks ensured we made the most of it. I know that everyone involved enjoyed it just as much as I did, and we look forward for the next camp!

Lucy Mason

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