Sunday 27 April is regular training (from 1300-1600 with the dress being full uniform or white shirt/dark pants and shoes (for those without a uniform).
Cadets please arrive between 1250-1300. Due to base restrictions and staffing requirements, cadets must arrive on time. Cadets arriving more than 5 minutes late will not be admitted.
Parents are asked to arrive for pick-up at 1545 for Liberty Boat announcements before cadets are released at 1600.
Cadets may bring a LABELLED water bottle, food or snacks. A canteen will also be available at the 1430 stand easy. As items are priced at $1 or less it is requested that cadets bring no more than $5 as change cannot be made for larger denomination.
Cadet dress for the day: Appropriate civilian clothing Officer dress for the day: Appropriate civilian clothing
A reminder that the Leading Cadet to Petty Officer 2nd Class in-class promotion test will be held on Sunday 27 April during regular training. Cadets are urged to prepare by reviewing the Navy LeagueCadet Workbook.
SQUADRON COMPETITION SATURDAY 26 APRIL Cadets on the four competition teams (drill, first aid, semaphore & seamanship) will be competing in the Magnificent Squadron competition, hosted by NLCC Carlplace to be held Saturday 26 April at St. Mary Catholic School, 4 Hawthorne, Carleton Place. They will be facing off against cadets from NLCC Carlplace and NLCC Cataraqui.This will be a full day event.
Cadets are to arrive in full uniform at St. Mary Catholic School at 0830. A lunch will be provided at noon with dismissal expected at 1600. A canteen will also be available throughout the day.
Family members of participating cadets are welcome to attend. As the lunch is for cadets and staff only, they are responsible for their own food.
*If your cadet cannot attend the competition, please submit the “leave request” form found on the home page of the Kingsmill website by Friday evening.
Cadet dress for the day: Navy League uniform Officer dress for the day: Summer Dress
Battle of the Atlantic On the first Sunday of May, Canada remembers the Second World War Battle of the Atlantic and recognizes the efforts and sacrifices of members of the Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Canadian Air Force, and Canadian merchant navy.
Their work serving upon supply convoys headed for Europe and protecting them from German U-boats is credited with bolstering Allied forces in Europe and helping to provide the resources for the successful D-Day invasion. By the end of the war, Canada had the world’s fourth-largest navy, and a Canadian was in command of the northwest Atlantic region.
More than 4,000 Canadians perished during the Battle of the Atlantic, which was the Second World War’s longest continuous campaign.
This year’s remembrance ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 04th at the National Naval Reserve Monument located at HMCS Carleton. Interested cadets (ranks OC to CPO1) are asked to sign-up on the following link: LINK. Although cadet numbers are limited for this parade few have registered and more are required for the parade.
For weekly training purposes, cadets will enter HMCS Carleton from the entrance to the gate in the back parking lot. A parent must remain with the cadet until he/she is cleared for admittance to the base by a Kingsmill officer. Similarly, at a cadet activity off the base, a parent must check in with a Kingsmill officer for both drop off and pick up.
In order to reduce the risk of catching or spreading illness cadets should stay home ifthey or anyone in their householdissick.
A reminder to parents/guardians – if for any reason your cadet is unable to attend Sunday base training, please submit the “leave request” form found on the home page of the Kingsmill website so he/she will be recorded as excused for the day for attendance purposes. Your cadet is still responsible for completing the week’s lesson and quiz in Google Classroom.
Upcoming Events Sunday 04 May - Battle of the Atlantic parade Sunday 11 May - Regular cadet training Sunday 18 May - Stood down for Victoria Day Sunday 25 May - PROMOTIONS Sunday 01 June - Drill / March past practice in preparation for Annual Inspection Sunday 08 June – ANNUAL INSPECTION
Consider Donating:
The NLOB supports NLCC Vice Admiral Kingsmill's training program in a wide range of ways including, but not limited to, uniforms, recreational and educational trips, equipment for training, and the purchase of awards to recognize Kingsmill cadets' achievements. The Navy League of Canada Ontario Division has partnered with "Micharity" to organize a structured process to collect and distribute donations to the Branch of your choice and send charitable receipts immediately. Please consider making an online donation to our sponsoring Branch (NLOB) in support of cadet activities in our community. To donate to the NLOB, the NLOB has set up a link on their home page at www.ottawanavyleague.org, or the link can be directly accessed by clicking HERE. Donations using this link will be forwarded from the Ontario Division to the Ottawa Branch. However, please include a dedication on the form to the "Ottawa Branch" with the subject "Donation" to [email protected]. This will help the NLOB monitor it locally. Your generous donations will have a huge impact on helping us deliver a youth program that is second to none and help young Canadians develop into our leaders of tomorrow. Thank you!