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After several months of being unable to hold our weekly Combined Cadet Force (CCF) training sessions, it was difficult to tell who was more excited about the return of CCF; the staff or the students! With good weather on our side, lots of fun was had by all. In their Year group bubbles, the Cadets…

One of our most popular co-curricular activities here at St Edward’s, the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), is an excellent tool for developing personal leadership skills in young adults as well as improving communication skills, self-reliance, discipline and team work. During October half-term, 12 of our Cadets took part in training and assessment for their CFIT…

Sgt Luca Z was appointed Gloucestershire’s Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet last week at a small formal presentation. The Lord Lieutenant supports military personnel in Gloucestershire: regulars, reserves and cadets. He provides an essential representative link between the military forces and the local community, raises awareness of the benefits and skills gained through part-time military service and…

We are very proud to announce that SSgt Keylock has been awarded the Lord Lieutenants Certificate of Meritorious Service, in recognition of his work with the Combined Cadet Force at St Edward’s School. This Award is given for exceptional meritorious service rendered to the Reserves and Cadet forces in the county and recognises those among the…

Last weekend, St Edward’s students enjoyed a three-day camp as part of their CCF (Combined Cadet Force) training. 57 Staff and Cadets travelled to the Nesscliff training area in Shrewsbury for a packed weekend of activities. Fieldcraft, building a two-man shelter, using Operational Ration Packs (ORP) and learning how to cook, skill at arms, preparing…