Although very newly appointed to this post I am able to reflect on events of the past year and the future of the 'little people' with boundless energy and a million questions, who feed the senior section with part trained enthusiastic cadets.

I attended both the National Junior Summer Camps (this year held at SCTC Inskip) where just over 100 juniors took part in a very diverse range of
activities.  The first week achieved Heart Start certificates, whereas the
second week included a basic ET badge.  (The food they cooked was tasted by HQST  (JSC) and I understand she has fully recovered now!)  Both weeks were rounded off with an "It's a Knockout" where even the visitors from HQ were 'drowned' and a Cowboys and Indians themed BBQ for tea.  The week was fast paced, physically demanding, but very rewarding.  I would love to work with more staff from Eastern Area on next year's camps.

For the future I am putting together a Junior Sea Cadet Instructors Course for the February MTWE next year.  The content will reflect on the Part 1 training syllabus being designed to be absorbed into projects where learning
becomes masked.  This will serve not only to slow down juniors, but allow them to maintain motivations and enthusiasm.

I look forward to working with you all and remain only a phone call away.

D L GLANVILLE
LT (SCC) RNR
ASO (JUNIORS)