Dyson Parkes

Poppy Day 2015

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Hello all cadets,
A request from the RSA for assistance this Friday was finalised today.
As some of will be aware, this Friday (April 17th) is Poppy Day.
As such, the RSA have requested some assistance with the poppy run.

More information can be found below the break.

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Remembrance Day 14

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Remembrance Sunday has been an important day for many years now. It is the closest Sunday to Armistice Day – the 11th day, of the 11th month. It was on Armistice day, at 11:11, that World War I was officially over. This year marks 100 years since the start of that war that would become known as ‘the great war’. Never before had conflict been seen on such an immense scale.

Each year a parade is held on this day to remember the brave men who m

ade the ultimate sacrifice to keep future generations free.

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Navy Writing Competition

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The Navy invite students from all ages to enter a writing competition

On 13 December 2013, the Royal New Zealand Navy will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the River Plate. The Battle was the first major allied victory of the war and involved the New Zealand warship HMS Achillies. But it’s also an interesting story in that the Captain of German ship Graf Spee defied orders, scuttling his damaged ship and saving the lives of his crew.

The Navy will be honouring the surviving veterans with a parade in Aucklan

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ECT Rescue Helicopter

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Our cadets had the opportunity recently to look through the ECT Rescue helicopter.

They asked the pilot all sorts of questions, from “how did you get into aviation” to “how long have you been flying” – even “what sort of weather do you fly in”.

It’s always good seeing youth getting excited about something – and they sure enjoyed this opportunity.

Thanks ECT – you guys are awesome!

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