For the duration of MOI year 11 army cadets are to form up separately by the basketball courts at the beginning of parade. Form up in companies for dismissal as usual. A reminder that you should be formed up by 1605 with your kit sorted out before hand. Cpl Mj Sahai

Happy new year! I hope you have all had a restful break. Parade starts as normal for all years on Tuesday 6th Jan. Year 11s will have MOI instead of normal lessons. This is separated by Army and RAF so year 11 RAF cadets will need to attend in blues. A reminder that food is not allowed to be eaten on parade or in lessons. Cpl Mj Sahai

This blog notice is to confirm that everyone who has applied to attend February Camp has been awarded a place on camp! Also to note, there has been 2 late dropouts from this camp so if there is anyone who previously didn't have a ticket but is now interested in a spot on this camp, then please email info@suttongrammarccf.com for further information. We look forward to welcoming you on camp next half term. Keep a look out on the blog for further notices regarding this camp a

The final week of term will be one of competition - the annual Christmas Parade. There will not be lessons, rather a set of stands for you and your section. Form up as normal at the beginning of parade and you will be dismissed in sections. As we have a lot to get through, it is especially important you are not late. The sections are attached below. Please email liamsahai@suttongrammar.school ASAP if you are not in a section . Which section will have a Claus for celebration.

Reminder from the Warrant Officer that tomorrow is RAF night. This means all yr10+ RAF cadets need to attend in blues.

This is a final reminder that the registration for our flagship February Competition Camp closes tomorrow (Tuesday 2nd December 2025) at 23:59. This camp is the ultimate test of your military skills. You will work as a section through the widest variety of military activities we offer in a single weekend camp. You will be competing to see which section has what it takes to lift the prestigious Ken Russell Shield ( where your name can be engraved in CCF History! ), and be cr

The wait is finally over. Tonight, we are releasing tickets for one of the most anticipated events in the Sutton Grammar CCF calendar: The Pennines Expedition. For many cadets, this expedition defines their time in the contingent. It is more than just a trip; it is a test of character, resilience, and teamwork set against the stunning backdrop of the English countryside. While we look ahead to the Pennines, we have a major deadline approaching for our flagship February Comp

This applies to year 10+ army cadets . Year 9s without berets will be issued them from stores once admin issues with the MoD are resolved. Anyone who has lost or damaged their beret will - as previously stated - need to personally fund a new one. Due to delays in the order, you will need to order externally. The base beret can be bought here: https://www.guardsgearmilitaria.com/product-page/household-cavalry Please note the cap badge on this beret is not correct . If you wo

This is an important announcement regarding the upcoming February Competition Camp . Please be aware that the deadline to purchase tickets has been moved forward. To ensure we can finalise logistics, transport, and accommodation in good time, ticket sales will now close on: Tuesday, 2nd December at 23:59 We strongly advise that you do not wait until the last minute. If you are planning to attend, please secure your ticket sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment. Once

Cadets should be aware that, although other after school activities are cancelled tomorrow, CCF will still be on as normal.

The correct kit includes having presentable hair and headdress. Berets should sit neatly on the head, cap badge over the left eye and be moulded. Hair should not protrude from the front of the beret, nor touch the collar at the back. These rules apply to all cadets. Facial hair should be clean shaven with no sideburns past the ears. The exemption being for religious reasons that should be notified to the team before Tuesday. Any questions, clarifications or exemptions should

All cadets, please note that absence notes submitted on Tuesday afternoon will not be accepted, absences should be submitted no later than Sunday evening. Absences for revision are also not accepted outside of exam season. If you require any clarity on this please speak to a member of staff.

Year 9 s were recently issued their kit. On some of the MTP that was ordered there are patches for divisions or sections of the military that we are not part of. These need to be removed. The only patches should be the British flag and the SGS CCF rectangular patch. Anyone on October camp: Some kit remains missing from camp. Namely: Ear defenders, Mess tins, Water Bottles and Mugs. Please check if you accidentally took any of this kit home please return it to stores ASAP. We

Next weeks parade falls on the 11th of November. After parade we will be doing our annual remembrance service so expect to leave school at a later time than normal. Poppies are to be worn by all cadets on their smock or blues jumper as applicable. All RAF cadets yr10 + are to attend in Blues. Cpl Mj Sahai

Tomorrow (Wednesday 5th November) at 6PM , tickets for the New Recruits Camp (30th Jan - 1st Feb) and February Competition Camp (14th-17th Feb) will be releasing. The Recruits Camp will be running on a first come, first serve basis. The tickets have been split based on the available accommodation. The Feb Camp tickets will be running on a selection basis. You have until the end of term to purchase a ticket. Selections will be made at the end of term or in the new year, whi

I hope you have all had a restful half term after a rainy October Camp. The October Camp video will be shown after parade this week so expect to stay 10-15 minutes after dismissal. This week is test week so make sure to revise the content you have learnt this rotation. If you know anyone who has left CCF this year please remind them that they need to fill in the leavers form on the blog to go through an official process - they can't just stop turning up. Cpl Mj Sahai

Main Camp/Summer Camp dates have been confirmed as 11th-18th July 2026. Save the date! Tickets will be released start of 2026.

To those attending the Geography school trip tomorrow, it is acceptable for you to attend parade in school uniform instead of CCF kit due to the trip requirement of wearing school uniform. We understand those arriving from the trip may be late to parade. If you are choosing not to attend parade due to the trip, you must complete an absence report .

Linked is the Details Letter containing the arrangements and kit list for the upcoming October Fieldcraft Camp - 18th-21st Oct. Please...

The October Camp briefing will be after parade - expecting to end before 1750. Weapons Handling Tests will happen both before and after...