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The Combined Cadet Force (CCF) is a uniformed youth organisation sponsored by the Ministry of Defence which operates in schools throughout the country. The CCF at Glyn School is run in conjunction with City of London Freemen’s School in Ashtead, which is where we parade each Thursday.  We currently accept applications in Year 9 for students to join.

The aims of the CCF are to promote self-reliance, team work, leadership and camaraderie in a disciplined environment. Cadets learn skills such as weapons handling, drill, navigation and first aid, and build towards progressive training awards which can be earned at the end of the training programme.  Throughout their training, Cadets work towards promotions and are involved in training the new Cadet Recruits.

Cadets choose to join the RAF section or the Army section; this will determine the programme of activities and training programme they follow.

Each Easter and in the Summer term, Cadets are expected to attend camps to build on the skills they have learnt. There are also numerous, overnight, weekend and short visits that Cadets can choose to take part in.  Additionally, we aim to run adventure training, giving Cadets the opportunity to try new activities such as climbing, canoeing and mountain biking, to name just a few.

The Glyn Freemen's contingent was started in September 2013 by Mrs Pearson who was a member of staff at Glyn School and an ‘Old Free’, as part of the national Cadet expansion programme, and we have seen the number of Cadets increase steadily since then. Initially there were 50 Cadets who began the training; this group, were given the nickname “The Originals” and many have gone on to university where they have joined the University Officers’ Training Corps (UOTC) or have used the skills they learnt in the CCF in the work place. At Glyn, we have had the honour of providing the contingent with three Company Sergeant Majors, which is the highest rank that can be achieved.

We hope that, with the continued support of the staff and families, the Glyn Freemen’s CCF will continue to offer the Cadets the opportunity to grow, learn and flourish outside the classroom.

Capt Wilson-David (Officer in Charge of the Army Section)

 

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) offers students the chance of a life-changing experience, a fun time with friends, an opportunity to discover new interests and talents and a tool to develop essential skills for life and works, as well as a recognised mark of achievement respected by employers.

There are 3 levels of award with the starting years as follows: Bronze Year 9, Silver Year 10 and Gold Year 12

There are four sections to complete at Bronze and Silver level and five at Gold:

Volunteering: community/environment

Physical: becoming fitter

Skill: developing new skills

Expedition: planning, training for and completing an expedition

Residential (gold only): working with a team on a residential activity

The DofE is open to all in the above Year groups with an application process, due to limited spaces. Achieving an Award isn’t a competition or about being first. It’s all about setting personal challenges and pushing personal boundaries.

Through a DofE programme young people have fun, make friends, improve their self-esteem and build confidence. They gain essential skills and attributes for work and life such as resilience, problem-solving, team-working, communication and drive, enhancing CVs, University and job applications. Top employers recognise the work-ready skills Award holders bring to their business.

Here at Glyn School we have an amazing team of people who help deliver the award along with utilising the skills and expertise of a company called Learn Outdoors

This team of staff help with the expedition sections allowing us to take 111 Bronze, 23 Silver participants at the moment, with the hope of expanding the programme within Glyn School in the coming academic year to include Gold Award participants again.

Duke of Edinburgh's Award Practice and Qualifying Dates 2024-2025 TBC

Mr W Rylance, Duke of Edinburgh's Award Coordinator

 

Here at Glyn School, we are very lucky to have high calibre musicians to tutor students. We currently offer lessons for a vast range of instruments including:
Guitars, Strings, Brass, Woodwind, Vocals and Percussion.

 

Please use the QR code in the poster above or click the link below for the  Instrumental Lessons Application Form

Instrumental Lessons Application Form

Please click the link below for the Music Extracurricular Activities Timetable

Music Extracurricular Activities Timetable