789 LT R HAMPTON GRAY VC SQUADRON

Welcome Back to 789! 

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TRAINING NIGHT INFORMATION

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Time: 1830-2130

Location: St. Joseph’s Secondary School 

5555 Creditview Road, Mississauga Ontario 

Dress: Cadet Uniform 

Squadron T-Shirts, Black Pants and Black shoes( for those who do not have a uniform) 

Recruits: White Shirt, Black Pants, Black Shoes

 

We are happy to announce that we have been granted permission

to use the school for 2022-2023. 

 

• Cadets are to be dropped off in the side parking lot and are to walk to the front doors.  The parking in the front of the school is for Staff and SSC ONLY

• No cadets are to be in the building until an OFFICER is present

• Cadets are to bring their health card to every cadet event

• Parents and Visitors are not allowed to be in the school at this time.

• No food or drinks are allowed in the building, with the exception of a water bottle.

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Please monitor the squadron website for all important updates.

SQUADRON AWARDS

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Most Improved Cadet

The FSgt Jack Gray Memorial Award is presented to the cadet who makes the most progressive changes during the training year to reflect the attributes and values of the Air Cadet Movement.

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Top Shot

The Top Shot award goes to the cadet who achieves consistently top marks on the Range Team and competitions.

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Top Band Member

The Top Band Member award goes to the Band Member who best displays the attributes, initiative, leadership and dress and deportment required in the Band.  They have worked selflessly with the Band to develop and enhance the image of the Squadron Band.

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Most Improved Band Member

The most improved Band Member award is presented to the Band Member(s) who have shown consistent improvement over the training year.  This is reflected in their drill, dress, and deportment.

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Top Drill Team Member

The Top Drill Team Member award is presented to the Drill team Member who best displays the attributes, initiative, leadership and dress and deportment required for a drill team member.  They worked selflessly with the Drill team to develop and enhance the image of the squadron drill team.

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Most Improved Drill Team Member

The Most Improved Drill Team Member award, Presented to the Drill Team member(s) who have shown consistent improvement over the training year as reflected in their drill, dress and deportment. 

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Achievement Awards

Presented to the cadet or cadets in each training level who meet or exceed the standards within the training level.  This includes academic achievement as well as setting the example for their peers and being a positive ambassador for the Squadron and the Air Cadet movement as a whole.

 

                                                            Level 1

                                                            Level 2

                                                            Level 3

                                                            Level 4

                                                            Level 5

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Top Overall Cadet

The Lt R. Hampton Gray, VC Memorial Award is presented to the Top Overall Cadet (open to all cadets) who exemplifies the high standards of 789 Squadron and the aims of the Air Cadet Movement.

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Legion Medal of Excellence 

Awarded to the cadet who exceeds the standards for training, community service and leadership—and works selflessly with cadets to develop and enhance the image of the cadet organization.

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Lord Strathcona Medal 

The highest award which can be bestowed upon a cadet in recognition of exemplary performance in physical and military training.

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The Anna Lesiw Award for Initiative and Enthusiasm 

Presented to the cadet who, regardless of rank, through his

or her active attendance and participation over the course of

the year, has demonstrated the most initiative and

enthusiasm in the betterment of the Squadron (ie,

Fundraising, community & public relations, overall efficiency, teams, etc).

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Top Sports Team Junior 

Awarded to a cadet who is FCpl or below, who commits to

the team as evident from their attendance, and effort at all

practices and competitions.

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Top Sports Team Senior 

Awarded to a cadet who is Sgt or above, who commits to the

team as evident from their attendance, and effort at all

practices and competitions.