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GLIDING
We have
arranged with Whenuapei Gliding Club to use their
gliders and instructors. Check the notice
board and in the forums to see when the next dates
are. Sign up sheets will be put up in the
building for cadets to write their names.
We will book additional days as required.
Photo
Gallery
There
is now a new photo gallery to help display the
photos of various camps and activities.
Check out the latest from the Squadron Camps and
activities. Click
here or go to the gallery navigation toolbar.
CHOCOLATE
FUNDRAISING
You
are able to order additional chocolates for collection
on the next Parade night by clicking the following
link: Additional
Chocolate Request
Term
Two 2008
25
April - ANZAC Day Parade
Held
at the East Coast Bays RSA, Bute Road, Browns
Bay. Cadets are to meet at 8am in uniform.
Bring your named jersey just in case.
5
May - Term Two
First
Parade night for Term Two.
NOTE:
DATE CHANGE -
The
Mt Ruapehu Tramp will now be 23-25 May
23-25
May - Mt Ruapehu Advanced / NCO Tramp
The
briefing for this tramp will be held on the 5th
May. You can download the information by
clicking on the following links. The cost
for the camp is $40 and it is limited to 14 cadets.
Ruapehu
Word Doc
Info
for Ruapehu PDF
Term
One 2008
29
February - 2 March Basic Building Camp
This
is the first year cadets first camp. Held
at the Squadron HQ this is an important camp that
prepares the cadets for our future camps and activities.
15-17
February Pinnacles Prof and Adv Tramp
Tramp
to the Pinnacles in Thames. Great tramp
with some amazing views. Cadets traveled
down by bus on the Friday night and tramped up
to the Pinnacles. Swimming at Hofmans Pool
on the Sunday was a nice way to finish the weekend.
4
February First Parade Night for 2008
Welcome
back to our cadets and welcome to our new cadets
for 2008. You need to be at the HQ at 6:30pm.
If you are new to the Squadron or looking to join
you will need to attend in School Uniform with
paper and pen. Officers and the Committee
will be available to talk to parents at 7:15pm
after Parade.
Term
FOUR 2007
10
December Cadets Night
Fun
night for cadets. No uniform required.
Games, and movie to finish the year off.
The Squadron provided softdrinks and snacks
3
December Final Parade, Award night and Promotions
Held
at the Squadron this Parade ecognised the work
and endeavours of the cadets. All parents
were invited to attend. This Parade was
also the Change of Command Parade. PLTOFF
Andrew Judge took over the role of Cadet Unit
Commander and FLTLT Nick Epsom takes the role
of Executive Officer.
13
November Squadron Dine In
This
year the Dine In was at the ECBRSA. There
were 142 people in attendance. A very enjoyable
evening where the cadets were able to experience
a fromal dining in following Air Force etiquette.
20-22
October LABOUR
WEEKEND CAMP
Unfortunately
due to the weather we and calving on the farm
we go to this camp was cancelled. All flights
will have other activities scheduled over the
coming weeks though. Proficiency Flight
and Advance Flight have activities planned for
the weekend 9-11 November.
Term
TWO 2007
16
Sept Battle of Britain Parade
Parade
held at the Auckland Memorial Museum for all the
Auckland Squadrons. All cadets are expected
to attend this Parade.
7-9
Sept Squadron Building Camp
This
camp is for the entire Squadron and is held down
at the HQ. The Sea Cadets and Cadet Corps
have been invited to attend. This is a catered
camp and has some interesting activities to challenge
and build teamwork.
26
August Eden Roskil Shoot
6 SQN
defends the trophy for target shooting in the
Auckland ATC region. Good luck to the team.
17-19
August Prof and Adv Winter Tramp
The
Squadron river crossing training camp. Held
in Waitawheta, the cadets go down on Friday night
and then tramp in on the Saturday. The cadets
cross the river seven times and complete a pack
float. It is an enjoyable tramp.
Term
ONE 2007
7
July Brass Band Nationals March - Takapuna
Our
Squadron was asked to provide cadets for this
competition. The cadets marched with banners
with the different bands names on them.
There were 27 bands in this competition.
The cadets looked very smart and represented the
SQN well.
23-24
June Basic Introduction Tramp (postponed until
first weekend of 2nd term)
Basic
Flights first tramp with the Squadron. Held
in the Waitakere's this camp introduced the new
cadets to bush travel and skills. Orienteering
and First Aid was also covered in the weekends
training. A successful camp held at the Barn
SIte this year.
16
June Basic Training Day
This
was the first opportunity for Basic Flight Cadets
to have a shoot after completing their tests.
The day also included a mud run at RNZAF Base
Auckland, Hobsonville. There were some good
results from the days shoot and we hope to see
some cadets on the shooting teams soon.
10
June ECBRSA Sports Day
Sports
Day put on by the East Coast Bays RSA. This
activity was mainly for Basic Flight but other
cadets attended. The afternoon was held
at the RSA included pool, darts and indoor bowls.
The RSA put on soft drinks and chips for the cadets.
A fun afternoon on a rainy day.
9
June DMT Drill Competition
Drill
competition held at RNZAF Base Auckland, Hobsonville
for a team of cadets from the Squadron to compete
against the other Auckland ATC units. 6
SQN came 3rd this year and put together a effective
routine with some snappy drill demonstrated.
Well done to the team.
1-4
June Whangaporoa Camp
This
camp is for Prof and above and was held over the
Queens Birthday weekend. Activities included
a day exercise, navigation, abseiling and target
shooting. A very enjoyable camp. The
camp went very well and included the Navy obsticle
course on the Monday.
18-20
May Advanced and NCO Tramp - Mt Tongariro
This
tramp went very well arriving on the Friday night
and a nice clear day on the Saturday. The
hut was full (incl our group of 15). The
Blue and Emerald lakes were spectacular and the
photos are in the gallery.
6
May ATC Sports Day
Held
at Mt Roskil Boys Grammar School this is a competition
between all the Auckland ATC Squadrons.
Cadets participate in Soccer and Volleyball in
the morning, and Touch Rugby and Non stop Cricket
in the afternoon. Cadets need to meet at
the school gym at 8:30 and can be picked up at
4:30pm. There will be a sausage sizzle so
bring some money or bring a cut lunch. SQN
T-shirt is to be worn ($15 on the day), or a dark
blue shirt.
25
April ANZAC Day Parade
The
Squadron participated in the Dawn and Civic Parades
held at the Browns Bay Cenotaph. We also
provided the Cenotaph Guard at the Takapuna Cenotaph
for the Civic Parade. All Cadets were expected
to attend as part of their community service.
A very good turn out with 72 cadets involved.
Well done for supporting the RSA.
18
April Poppy Day Collection
The
Squadron supported the East Coast Bays RSA with
their Pappy Day collection in Browns Bay and Albany.
A good number of cadets attended throughout the
day.
31
March - 1 April First Term Squadron Camp
This
camp was for the entire Squadron. The camp
was held at Camp Maynard in Albany. Activities
included confidence course, orienteering, canoeing,
leadership. The Advanced Flight were able
to go for a flight in a Devon aircraft at Dairy
Flat Air Field. This camp reinforced what the
first year cadets learnt on their Basic Building
Camp.
16-18
March Basic Building Camp
This
is the first camp for the new cadets held at the
Squadron HQ in Devonport. Cadets arrived
on the Friday night and took part in Leadership,
team building, and bush craft skills. The
instruction focused on preparation for the upcoming
Squadron Camp at the end of the month. Cadets
were accommodated in Air Force tents. PHOTOS
now in gallery!
16-18
Feb Prof/Adv Pinnacles Tramp
Tramp
for the Advanced and Proficiency Flights to the
Pinnacles in Thames Valley. Very good attendance
and an enjoyable tramp. Arrived on the Friday
night and camped in the valley. Saturday
morning the cadets tramped to the Pinnacles Hut.
A bit cloudy but still worth the view. Hoffman's
Pool on the Sunday is always a highlight. Photos
now in the gallery!
5 Feb. First Parade 2007 -
9a Achilles Ave, Devonport Arrive 6:30pm
New
cadets welcomed for the new training year.
There was about 40 new interested cadets at this
parade and made a total of around 80 on parade.
2-3
Feb. NCO Training Days
Training
in the new Drill Rifle and final planning for
the first term for NCO's. This was a most
productive weekend and set the Squadron up for
the start of the year.
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