16/10/2026
National Cadet Week 💫 Reflections
We are incredibly proud of the impact our cadets, volunteers and staff have made across the RGS community.
Last week's celebrations began with an inspiring assembly from Captain Hill, whose message about courage, resilience and stepping beyond your comfort zone captured the spirit of the Combined Cadet Force.
Throughout the week, our cadets demonstrated those values in action, delivering CPR training to more than 130 students and staff and sharing practical life-saving skills developed through their cadet experience.
"Students were keen, friendly, and took the initiative to come over when we were passing the Agora. They asked if we wanted to learn how to do CPR and explained the steps really confidently, demonstrating them before asking us to have a go. Lovely to see a glimpse of the skills covered by CCF! - Murphy Z (Y10)
The week culminated in the Iron Cadet Challenge, where our Royal Navy, Army and RAF sections collectively completed four Ironman-distance triathlons. Through outstanding determination and teamwork, every section successfully completed the challenge, with cadets raising over £5,000 for the Royal British Legion and Cadets In Schools.
Sqn Ldr Hutton-Stott, Contingent Commander CHS, said: "I am genuinely overwhelmed by the commitment and enthusiasm I saw during the Iron Cadet Challenge. Well done to everyone who challenged themselves to go a little bit further than they thought they could."
From learning life-saving skills and developing leadership qualities to raising vital funds for charity, National Cadet Week has showcased the very best of the RGS CCF community.
Ministry of Defence
