MARKSMANSHIP – 29 OCTOBER 2023
There will be the opportunity for up to 90 cadets to participate in air rifle marksmanship this Sunday, 29 Oct 23, at Connaught Ranges. Drop off and pick up will be a 5 Brouillette Blvd, where there is a parking lot. Parents are asked to pull into the parking lot, rather than pulling over to the side of the road, for safety and to avoid impeding the flow of traffic, as the roads are narrow. Cadets can sign up for one of three time slots using the sign up form HERE.
Dress of the day is comfortable civilian clothing. Bring a sweater for comfort, and a full water bottle. It is not advised to bring snacks, as there is no sink in the building to wash hands, and air rifle pellets are made of lead.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION POPPY CAMPAIGN – 27 OCTOBER TO 11 NOVEMBER 2023
The Royal Canadian Legion poppy campaign starts 27 October through 11 November. Kanata Legion branch 638 has requested cadet assistance with poppy sales at various dates and locations around Kanata, including in advance of Senators games.
We have not yet received details on dates, times or locations or numbers of cadets requested, but please indicate your Interest in assisting with poppy sales and show your availability. When we receive further details, we will contact the cadets who are selected with that information.
Also, all cadets and staff members shall wear an approved poppy on their uniforms from Friday 27 October until 11 November, in accordance with the CJCR Dress Instructions.
REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONIES
All cadets are strongly encouraged to attend a Remembrance Day ceremony. You may be invited to participate in a ceremony at your school. If you would like to attend a ceremony in uniform (or attend a ceremony with your family instead of attending the Kanata or Downtown ones), please indicate the date/location using this form: Permission to wear uniform at school Remembrance Day ceremonies
For events where 872 has been asked to participate, please use: Sign Up for Remembrance Day events. There are limited positions available for cadets other than the marching contingent of the Kanata Legion’s parade, and those who are selected will be contacted individually. If you are not selected for one of the limited positions, you will be welcome to participate in the marching contingent of the Kanata Legion’s parade, and will not be contacted individually.
REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONIES
All cadets are strongly encouraged to attend a Remembrance Day ceremony. You may be invited to participate in a ceremony at your school. If you would like to attend a ceremony in uniform (or attend a ceremony with your family instead of attending the Kanata or Downtown ones), please indicate the date/location using this form: Permission to wear uniform at school Remembrance Day ceremonies
For events where 872 has been asked to participate, please use: Sign Up for Remembrance Day events. There are limited positions available for cadets other than the marching contingent of the Kanata Legion’s parade, and those who are selected will be contacted individually. If you are not selected for one of the limited positions, you will be welcome to participate in the marching contingent of the Kanata Legion’s parade, and will not be contacted individually.
CADET365 ONBOARDING
Most cadets should now have received their CADET365 credentials at the email address provided on their registration forms. If you have not received them yet, please check the junk/spam folder. If you joined more than 4 weeks ago and have not received this information and have checked the spam folder, please email 872aviation@cadets.gc.ca from the address indicated on the sign up form (the one where you expect to receive the credentials).
As a reminder, CADET365 is for cadet use only. Accounts are not to be accessed by anybody other than the intended cadet. It is accessible on mobile phones, tablets, as a desktop app, or through a desktop browser. It is not necessary for a cadet to have their own cell phone in order to access CADET365 or to use the Authenticator.
Similarly, when filling in sign-up forms, it is important that is the cadet who is signing up, with parental/guardian permission, and that they understand they are expected to participate in the activity unless they are advised that they are on a wait list or the event changes. If a cadet is unable to attend an activity for which they have registered, they must contact their chain of command to advise them and/or submit an absence notification.
All cadets should also take the online cyber security course if they have not already done so.
POWER FAMILIARIZATION FLYING – DATE CHANGED TO 4 NOVEMBER
As was announced at Parade Night this week, Power Familiarization Flying has been moved to Saturday 4 November. A CADET365 MS Teams chat was sent out to those cadets who had signed-up for 28 October requesting confirmation (YES or NO) to their availability to attend the new date of 4 November at the same time slot they had signed-up for originally. The deadline to respond to the chat with your availability is Saturday 28 Oct @1200hrs.
Once availability has been confirmed from those cadet who signed-up for the original date, there will be a new sign up form published for the remaining spaces. The link to the new form with additional spaces will be available on 29 Oct – an announcement will be made on Facebook and the General Teams Chat with the new link. The additional sign-ups will close on 31 Oct @1200hrs.
Important notes:
– DO NOT SIGNUP TWICE
– ENTER CADET FIRST AND LAST NAME ON THE SIGNUP (follow the instructions)
– ADDITIONAL COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL AFTER CADET ATTENDANCE NUMBERS HAVE BEEN TABULATED
PRESENTATION BY ASTRONAUT JEREMY HANSON – 5 DECEMBER 2023
The Canadian Space Agency has offered to host an online call with astronaut Jeremy Hansen on Dec 5. 51 Sqn will host the call in the auditorium at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, from 1900h-2000h. They have graciously invited ten cadets and one staff member from our squadron to attend in person. They will share the link to the Teams meeting for others to join online.
We will open the in-person opportunity to two cadets from each level. Interested cadets should submit a letter of approximately 250 words via email to 872aviation@cadets.gc.ca. The letter should include:
- Why you are interested in attending
- Why you should be considered
- One question you would like to ask Mr. Hansen.
Staff will assess the letters as well as the cadets’ participation in order to select the cadets from each level.
Please submit the letters no later than 15 November 23. The cadets who are selected to attend the event will be advised on 22 November.
STEWARDSHIP OR OUR SHARED SPACES
It was regrettably brought to the staff’s attention that some cadets have vandalized our training location, AY Jackson SS, on Wednesday, 18 October. This was a repeated issue last training year, and it is extremely disappointing to hear that this behaviour has begun again.
Cadets are reminded that they have signed and agreed to a Cadet Code of Conduct, including ‘Set a positive example by your conduct and be kind and considerate of your actions and behaviour on others’; ‘be respectful of the environment and your surroundings’; and ‘…report any wrongdoing to an adult staff member as soon as possible.’. Breaches of this code of conduct will be tracked and handled in an escalating manner:
- Verbal warning
- Cautionary Notice
- Written Warning
- Administrative actions up to and including removal from the cadet program. Any of the above disciplinary actions may be accompanied by a suspension of privileges.
In addition to the code of conduct, we are also bound to the lease agreement on AY Jackson. Our Squadron Sponsor Committee works hard to secure training locations for us and to raise funds to pay for them. Aside from the extreme disrespect shown by disregarding this effort by vandalizing the property, it places the whole squadron at risk: if our lease is terminated, we do not have a training location. As it is, we struggle to find adequate space to accommodate such a large squadron, so we cannot afford to risk losing such a precious commodity by allowing this misconduct to stand. You have agreed to behave in a way that aligns with the values of the CJCR and abide by the laws of Canada. You will be held to that standard.
We all share stewardship of our shared spaces. Never pass a fault. Make good decisions, and practice bystander intervention when warranted.
PICKING UP CADETS FROM ACTIVITIES
A reminder that parents and guardians must pick cadets up from activities on time, or make alternate arrangements. Staff members may not leave until all cadets are picked up, and cannot drive cadets home. As winter approaches, lateness becomes more of a concern as we are not allowed to stay inside the rented facilities past the end of the rental time, so cadets and staff must wait outside.
COMMUNICATIONS
Most new cadets will see credentials for their CADET365 accounts arrive in the email address provided on their registration forms starting this week. It may go to junk mail, so keep an eye out.
A reminder that these credentials may not be shared: they belong to the cadets to whom they are assigned. Parents may ask questions on the Facebook group or by emailing the staff or sponsor committee. Further, staff members may only contact cadets via telephone or on CADET365 (email or Teams), and adults who are not staff members should only contact cadets via the Commanding Officer.
Flight Commanders are working hard to ensure that their flights are kept informed, and tracking which cadets have not yet been granted CADET365 access and who therefore need to be contacted personally each week.
DESIGNATED PRAYER SPACE
For cadets practicing the Muslim faith, who wish to do their evening prayers, we have a designated the use of classroom 213 during ‘long break’ each week. Cadets may use that space without needing to seek approval, but are reminded to ensure it is left in the state it is found.
On other cadets exercises and activities, they are always welcome to excuse themselves to pray, but may wish to indicate to an officer the need for a designated space.
During religious festivals where fasting is practices. all cadets are welcome to bring food to break their fast, rather then needing to stay home to do so.
Published 27 Oct 2023 0000hrs