Well done to the CCF Cadets in our Royal Navy Section who represented the School superbly at Southend’s Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June. We are proud of the cadets, who conducted themselves with dignity, showing great respect as they joined Southend’s Mayor Cllr Tony Cox, Reverend Frank Smith, Mr Keith Evans, Chairman of Leigh Branch Royal British Legion, and guests to honour those members of the military in active-duty. The open air service took place at Victoria Circus, Southend and was held to recognise the service, commitment, and sacrifices of the men and women who serve in the armed forces.

We congratulate the cadets on their resilience in joining those who gathered in the extreme heat for this event, and thank Lt Hadley and SSI Hague for preparing the cadets for the event, and for accompanying them on the day.