Combined Cadet Force
Thistley Hough Academy offers all students from Year 8 to Year 11 the opportunity to join the Combined Cadet Force (CCF). Being a cadet gives students the opportunity to take part in a huge range of exciting and adventurous, military-themed activities, and quickly builds important skills like teamwork, confidence and self-discipline, as well as having the opportunity to take on leadership roles, all of which help to build students’ confidence, resilience and character, which look great on college, university or job applications.
Students are expected to attend a weekly after-school parade, held on Thursdays between 14.45 and 16.00. Students are also invited to attend a range of training weekends throughout the academic year. These courses are organised and led by adult volunteers, many of whom are staff at the Thistley Hough, who have undertaken specialised training to conduct such activities. The CCF programme is sponsored by the Ministry of Defence and so all uniform, equipment and training courses are paid for through this sponsorship.
