#142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps Frequently Asked Questions About Cadets What is the Aim of the Canadian The Piping and Drumming program is Although not a requirement for senior Cadet Movement? coordinated by Mr. Jim McGillivray, promotion, this level of certification To develop leadership and good citizenship, who has a very distinguished career as a confirms all practical and leadership skills promote physical fitness and stimulate an piping competitor and teacher. Ms. Sandi at the regional standard. interest in the Canadian Forces. This does Chasson is the Director of the Military not however mean a commitment to join the Band. The Optional Program includes a variety Reserves or Regular Forces after cadets. of skills training that may include the Duke A large number of other faculty, staff and of Edinburgh’s Award, rock climbing, How long have Cadets been at St. specialists from outside SAC also provide SCUBA diving qualifications, driver Andrew’s? extensive support to the cadet program education, lifesaving and first aid training. The cadet program at SAC started in 1905 throughout the year. However, one of the Opportunities also exist to participate and today is the largest cadet corps in the strengths of the program is that senior in the Quartermaster Stores and in the country. cadets provide much of the leadership Public Affairs team. Cadets may tryout and daily instruction under the guidance of for our marksmanship team and biathlon adult staff. team, which compete in area, regional and Why does St. Andrew’s have a national level competitions. cadet program? What is our relationship to the Over the years, the cadet program at SAC th The Cadet Music Program includes one has served many purposes, often based on 48 Highlanders of Canada? Since 1905, the 48th Highlanders has of the best cadet pipe bands in the country. the needs of our country and community Cadets may start in the piping or drumming at the time. Today, the most significant served as our affiliated unit. This means they provide us with support in our training program, as early as Grade 6 as part of role of the program is its contribution to the Middle School Arts program and there the development of leadership skills and whenever possible and we have adopted their Highland uniforms and traditions. is a small maintenance fee for use of the knowledge and the practical opportunities instruments. The Military Band generally that it provides in this regard. We also participate periodically with them on ceremonial occasions such as the accepts members in Grade 9 and up. Regimental Remembrance Day Parade. Our Corps’ Mission Statement expands Both the Military and Pipe & Drum Band on the role: “The Cadet Corps will be an Many students, whom over the years have use a five-level cadet music qualification integral part of St. Andrew’s College life, standard through which participants operating in a manner that supports and chosen to join the militia, have joined the 48th Highlanders of Canada. progress and are the basis for promotion complements the school’s mission and within the music programs. goals by providing a high quality and relevant program that: What is the expectation of students? All students in Grade 8 and above are Can I achieve a high school credit • Emphasizes leadership and required to participate in the cadet program for Cadet Training? teamwork, while offering skill options each week either in the Star Training, The training program at #142 Army based on personal interests; music program, as a Staff Cadet Instructor, Cadet Corps combines the elements of • Focuses on learning by doing; Training Support NCO or in a senior the national army cadet training program • Is supported by sufficient and leadership role. (For more on the training and the Ministry of Education course qualified staff and instructors; programs see below.) GPP30 Leadership and Peer Support. • Seeks opportunities to test and The program begins in Grade 9 with the recognize cadet skills and knowledge Cadets are also required to participate in Red Star program, entitled “Leadership by participating in organized the annual Church Parade, Headmaster’s and Discovery.” Cadets learn outdoor field competitions both inside and outside Parade and Annual Inspection. skills, complete their Duke of Edinburgh’s the cadet movement; Bronze Award and complete leadership • Recognizes both individual and group What opportunities does the modules dealing with self-discovery and achievement.” Cadet Program at SAC offer? building confidence. In Grade 10, the The foundation is the cadet Star Training Cadets complete the Silver Star program, which has four progressive levels known entitled “Leadership and Challenge.” At Who runs our cadet program? this level, the Cadets focus on military The program is delivered under the as Green, Red, Silver and Gold Star. All skills and challenge themselves in team leadership of Major Brian McCue, CD. Grade 8 students participate in the Green activities such as the rock wall and high Major McCue is a trained member of the Star program to ensure they have received ropes course. Leadership modules focus Cadet Instructors Cadre of the Canadian training in the basic skills required to be an on understanding others and working Forces Reserves. effective member of the Corps. In Grade 9, students may audition to be a member of effectively in a team environment. The the Pipes and Drums or the Military Band. Gold Star program, entitled “Leadership in Cadets interested in achieving a senior Action,” completes the three-year credit in position in the Corps are encouraged to Grade 11. This program teaches the Cadets complete the National Star Certification how to be an effective leader and instructor Exam conducted regionally each spring. through practical applications. Each Cadet creates, develops and implements a major Prepared by St. Andrew’s College, Aurora, Ontario ~ Dileas Gu Brath ~ January 21, 2009 #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps leadership project in a team environment. Other activities including Duke of culmination of the regular cadet training In addition, the Cadets are taught how to Edinburgh’s Award expeditions, weekend year and highlight of the school calendar. create effective lesson plans and must field training, competitions and shooting The colourful parade is inspected by a deliver a classroom and drill lesson. practices are conducted at other times of guest Reviewing Officer who then takes the week and on weekends and advance the salute on various march pasts. These Does this course affect my school notice is given of these events. are followed by demonstrations of various average? elements of our program including a special In Grade 9, assessments for the GPP30 What is the uniform and is it performance by our Pipes and Drums. program will be conducted periodically provided or purchased? The afternoon, attended by hundreds however the mark will not affect the Cadet’s The formal cadet uniform is based on that of parents, old boys and guests of the academic average. A mark and comment of the 48th Highlanders and has been our school, is concluded with the presentation will appear in the anecdotal box of the dress uniform for most of the years since of awards and recognition of outstanding report. In Grade 10, a mark will affect the 1905. It includes a kilt of modern Gordon cadet service. A reception is held following student’s average beginning in term three tartan, sporran, a red tunic, white belt, the parade. of the program. In Grade 11, the marks will parade boots, white spats, hose tops, also appear in the report as per any other garter tabs and a Glengarry headdress Are there opportunities to attend course and will affect the overall average (and feather bonnets for the pipe band). cadet summer camps? of the report. Cadets are able to apply for our annual This uniform costs more than $1,500 and Scotland summer camp for two weeks. Can I achieve a credit if I enter the is loaned to each cadet for the duration The first week of the camp is a cultural tour school in Grade 10 or 11? of their cadet service. Cadets will only be of Scotland, including Glasgow, Stirling Yes, Cadets entering the school in Grade charged for clothing that is not returned or Castle and Edinburgh Castle. The second 10 or 11 can achieve the GPP30 credit by with late return fees. week we team up with Cadets at Robert participating in all events and completing Gordon’s College in Aberdeen to take part the leadership modules from previous In addition to the dress uniform, each cadet in a one week adventure and military skills levels. is required to purchase a cadet sweater for program conducted by staff of the British wear with school dress during Thursday Army. More locally, the regional cadet Do Grade 6 & 7’s participate in the training. Cadet officers must purchase the program conducts a variety of summer cadet officer tie. Green knee socks are training programs ranging from 2 to 6 cadet program? worn with the uniform on social occasions weeks for which a training allowance is Grade 6 & 7 students do not participate such as the mess dinner and cadet formal. provided to the cadet. Further information in cadet training during the fall and winter Sweaters, ties and green socks can be is available each spring from the Corps terms. In the third term they will participate purchased from the Campus Shop. office. in the daily drill instruction and march with the corps in the annual Church Summer employment opportunities are Parade. Selected cadets in Grade 7 may How are cadet appointments and also available for experienced pipers be invited to parade with the Corps at promotions made? and drummers at the Citadel in Halifax, the Headmaster’s Parade and Annual Junior promotions are primarily based on Nova Scotia or at Parliament Hill with the Cadet Inspection.