The Combined Cadet Force

 

Our aim in the CCF is to develop self-reliance, leadership and a spirit of adventure. We are helped with this from the resources of the Armed Services. Most cadets may only have this contact with the Services, but we do send a number of candidates each year to the various officer Selection Boards. At present we have 220 cadets in the Royal Navy, Army or RAF section. Cadets join the CCF for 2-4 years and find it purposeful, challenging, and enjoyable.

 

Throughout the year, there are opportunities to take part in a wide range of adventurous training, including rock climbing, caving, canoeing, hillwalking and sailing.  We enter teams in the annual Ten Tors event and have several groups participating in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme.

 

In the Lower Sixth, cadets are given the opportunity to complete the BTEC First Diploma in Uniformed Public Services.  Various achievements that cadets gain through their career form part of this qualificaiton which is examined by Edexcel.  In the academic year 2006-7 Wellington cadets achieved 7 Distinction grades, the sixth highest number in the country.

 

The Royal Naval Section

All cadets joining this section are provided with sailing and canoeing courses. Cadets learn to navigate at sea, and a wide range of courses, camps and qualifications are on offer.

 

The Army Section

 

All cadets joining this section will learn all the basics skills of a soldier, and later on can specialize in engineering, infantry, or signals. There are many opportunities outside the regular Friday afternoon parades. Senior cadets undertake a Methods of Instruction Course.  This involves training in instructional methods and being assessed teaching lessons.

 

The RAF Section

 

All cadets joining this section receive flying and gliding training in addition to all the other standard CCF activities. Regular visits to RAF stations also take place.