09/10/2026
⚓️ National Cadet Week and a message from
King Charles 👑
As part of National Cadet week, our Navy cadets are undertaking some tasks for the school community including: improving the headteachers garden, painting, sanding and oiling benches and removing old plants.
Well done and thankyou 👏🏽
A message to cadets from His Majesty the King :
‘I am particularly delighted to send my warmest congratulations and best wishes to all cadets, adult volunteers, families and supporters of cadet services across the United Kingdom during this inaugural National Cadets Week.
For many years I have recognised the benefit of uniformed youth groups in instilling a sense of self-discipline and self confidence in the younger generation that can only come from challenging team activity inherent within such organizations. This is why, in 2009, I founded Youth United as a way of promoting the benefits of uniformed service and providing opportunities for young people to partake in challenging physical activity which involves teamwork and direct service to the community.
For more than a century, the Cadet Forces have helped generations of young people discover their strengths, broaden their horizons and develop the confidence to face life's challenges. In every part of our country, from our cities and towns to our rural and coastal communities, cadets come together to leam new skills, build lasting friendships and contribute positively to the communities in which they live.
At a time when young people are growing up in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world, opportunities to develop resilience, responsibility and a sense of purpose have never been more important. The Cadet Forces provide exactly that. Through adventure, teamwork, leadershup, service and personal challenge, they help young people realise their potential, whilst fostering the qualities that strengthen both individuals and society as a whole. These experiences help nurture capable, compassionate and confident young people who are prepared to make a positive difference whenever life may take them.
I would particularly like to highlight the contribution of the adult volunteers who so generously give their time, energy and expertise. It is now more than ever that we need more willing volunteers to step up and serve future generations of cadets.
To every cadet, volunteer, family member, employer and supporter, I can only
thank you for your example of duty and service,.
Your commitment is helping young
people to develop the skills , character and confidence they need to flourish while
making a valuable contribution to the future wellbeing of our United Kingdom.’
