NEWS
CADET TATTOO IN A NEW VENUE
QUAD PROVIDES
A MOVING AND INTIMATE ATMOSPHERE
TOP PHOTO : THE QUADRANGLE IN A NEW LIGHT DURING THE TATTOO ABOVE , RIGHT : CAPTAIN ( AAC ) DAVID MUSK ; BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT : JUNIOR SCHOOL AND YEAR 7 DRUMLINE ; BOTTOM CENTRE : ALPHA COMPANY WAITING TO MARCH ONTO THE PARADE GROUND
This year the Scotch College Cadet Unit held its traditional Tattoo as an end of year parade on the evening of Tuesday 17 October . It was a fitting conclusion to the cadet training year , and with a change of venue to inside the Quadrangle , it provided a moving and intimate atmosphere as the sun went down and the Quadrangle was lit up under the backdrop of the Memorial Hall .
The parade was reviewed by Lieutenant Colonel Ian Upjohn (’ 84 ) CSC KC who spoke about the opportunities which can be found in a program like cadets , and how boys should use it as an opportunity not only to challenge themselves through involvement in a range of activities which cadets offers , but also to give back in the form of leadership .
The ceremonies during the night included contributions from the Junior School and Year 7 Drumline , the Military Band and the Pipes and Drums . The musical talent and the atmosphere which the bands collectively provide is second to none .
The evening included a remembrance service to honour Old Boys who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country . During the ceremony three wreaths were laid at the base of the fountain on behalf of the Cadet Unit and Cadets , the school and the Old Boys .
The night ended with the Unit CUO Jeremy Gray and RSM WO1 Joshua Lim handing over command of the unit through a handover ceremony of their sword and pace-stick to the cadets taking on senior unit appointments for 2024 . We congratulate and welcome SGT Max Mudge who has been appointed as the Unit CUO for next year , and SGT Fergus Thomson who has been appointed as the Regimental Sergeant Major .
MAJOR ( ACC ) ALISTAIR DUNN - COMMANDING OFFICER , SCOTCH COLLEGE CADET UNIT
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