Combined Cadet Force (CCF)
We offer students from Year 8 onwards the opportunity to be part of the Combined Cadet Force. We have an Army Section which follows the Army Cadet Syllabus (ACS). The syllabus is progressive and allows students to take part in Drill, Skill at Arms, Shooting, Fieldcraft, First Aid, Navigation and Expedition. Parade will be on Thursdays from 3:40pm-5:20pm meeting at the squares court at the back of MFL.
Students also get the chance to go on Field Days/Weekends and Camps to put their skills into practice.
Cadets are able to be promoted based on syllabus progression and merit and senior cadets are able to teach basic ACS subjects to junior cadets.
There are also opportunities to attend other courses and gain qualifications whilst part of the CCF. Many of the CCF activities can also be used to pass sections of Duke of Edinburgh.
Meet the Staff:
Contingent Commander – Mr Marcus Milne-Home
School Staff Instructor (SSI) – Mr Anthony Finnis
Mr Finnis spent 9 years with the Royal Engineers, where he spent time serving in many locations across the world. He is a very keen outdoor enthusiast and has many adventure training qualifications under his belt including: Kayaking, Climbing, Mountain Biking and is also a Mountain Leader. As well as the Sexeys School’s SSI, Mr Finnis is a member of the ACF looking after his own Detachment within Somerset.
To enquire about places, please email Mr Finnis on afinnis@sexeys.somerset.sch.uk. Adult volunteers are also always welcome!
See more about the CCF here.
Army Cadet Force
We also provide the opportunity for students from school to parade at the Castle Cary platoon on a Tuesday night. The platoon is open to all pupils aged 12 and over and transport is provided to and from Castle Cary for all boarders. This can be in addition to taking part in CCF or as a standalone activity.
The parade night officially starts at 7:00pm and ends at 9:00pm and evenings involve many of the activities and skills as part of the Army Cadet Syllabus (ACS) scheme. These include drill, map reading, weapon handling, shooting, military knowledge, First Aid and outdoor activities. Cadets are able to participate in numerous weekend camps during the year as well as a 1 week Summer Camp at one of the larger Army camps around the country. There are also many extra activities such as the Ten Tors and the national Rifles Cup competition that cadets can get involved in and they also play a large part in the local community by supporting local charities and attending Remembrance day parades.
See more about Somerset Army Cadets here
For further information please contact school reception or complete the enquiry form here.
