March 14th 2018
The sun came out for Sherborne’s Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Biennial Inspection on 14 March 2018. The Inspecting Officer was Major General Rupert Jones CBE who is the Assistant Chief of the General Staff and an Old Shirburnian himself.
The afternoon began with a ceremonial parade into the Courts led by Cadet Regimental Sergeant Major, Tom Ackerman-Ferreira (U6d). The Inspecting Officer was impressed with the cadets’ enthusiasm, skill and pride they displayed as he talked to the boys about their CCF experiences. The inspection was accompanied by military music played by pupils.
Each section then broke off to demonstrate a variety of training activities. Major General Jones watched as the boys flexed their skills at kayaking, shooting, leadership tasks, and field-craft activities.
A dinner for Sixth Form cadets drew the inspection to a close with the guest of honour, Major General Jones, delivering an inspirational speech to the boys.
“The boys' hard work and drill practice really came to fruition in the run-up to the inspection. It was fantastic to see so many parents and family members in attendance giving their support to the boys."
Rob Le Poidevin
Contingent Commander
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