Our Staff
The Cadet Corps staff at St. Andrew's include Officers of the Cadet Instructor's Cadre (part of the Canadian Force's Primary Reserve), Civilian Instructors who are recruited from inside the school, and special instructors who are recruited from outside of the school for their specialized skills.
The Cadet Corps staff at St. Andrew's include Officers of the Cadet Instructor's Cadre (part of the Canadian Force's Primary Reserve), Civilian Instructors who are recruited from inside the school, and special instructors who are recruited from outside of the school for their specialized skills.
The Cadet Battalion
All students of St. Andrew's College are members of the Cadet Corps. Students are appointed to the roles of Battalion Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers. Check our Ranks and Qualifications page for more information how to earn qualifications and be considered for promotion and appointments.
All students of St. Andrew's College are members of the Cadet Corps. Students are appointed to the roles of Battalion Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers. Check our Ranks and Qualifications page for more information how to earn qualifications and be considered for promotion and appointments.
The Cadet Battalion is composed of the following elements:
Battalion Headquarters (BHQ)
The Battalion Headquarters consists of the Cadet Commanding Officer (a cadet Lieutenant Colonel), the Deputy Commanding Officer (a Cadet Major) and the Regimental Sergeant Major (a cadet Chief Warrant Officer).
The Battalion Headquarters consists of the Cadet Commanding Officer (a cadet Lieutenant Colonel), the Deputy Commanding Officer (a Cadet Major) and the Regimental Sergeant Major (a cadet Chief Warrant Officer).
Headquarters Company (HQ Coy)
Under the command of the Adjutant as Company Commander (a Cadet Major or Captain), the Headquarters Company consists of a variety of units which provide support to the operation to the Cadet Battalion:
Under the command of the Adjutant as Company Commander (a Cadet Major or Captain), the Headquarters Company consists of a variety of units which provide support to the operation to the Cadet Battalion:
- Flag Party
- Administration Support Platoon
- Administration Section
- Quartermaster's Stores Section
- Public Affairs Section
- Pipes & Drums
House Companies
- These companies form the foundation of the Cadet Battalion and consist of the majority of Cadets who do not have special assignments. Each house company is under the command of a Company Commander (a Cadet Captain) and is assisted by a Company Sergeant Major (a Cadet Master Warrant Officer).
Each company consists of two platoons led by a Platoon Commander (a Cadet Lieutenant) assisted by a Platoon Warrant (a Cadet Warrant Officer.) Each platoon may be further divided into sections led by a Cadet Sergeant, Master Corporal or Corporal.
- Flavelle Company
- Memorial Company
- Smith Company
- Ramsey Company
- Sifton Company
- Laidlaw Company
- Perrier Company
Training Company
The Training Company consists of students in grade 8. It is led by a Company Commander (a Cadet Captain), a Company Sergeant Major (a Cadet Master Warrant Officer), Platoon Commanders (Cadet Lieutenants) and Platoon Warrants, and Sergeants who are generally senior Cadets from grade 10, 11, and 12.
List of 4 news stories.
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Experiencing the Wilderness - Grade 10 Outdoor Leadership
The Grade 10 Outdoor Leadership Trips recently came to a successful completion at Killbear Provincial Park. As a summative assessment, every Grade 10 Outdoor Leadership/Cadets program student travels on a 4-day trip to apply their knowledge of outdoor education and survival skills. -
We will remember them: Remembrance Day 2021
Remembrance Day is always a special occasion at St. Andrew’s College, and this year the students were treated to a week of guest speakers, services on the Quad, and a remembrance mission to visit the graves of veterans. -
Cadet Inspection 2021 goes virtual in 116th year
The Cadet Inspection is the highlight of the Cadet training year, and this year it is available to Andreans around the world. -
#142 SAC Highland Cadet Corps update
This last year has been quiet for the Cadet Corps on parade. However, we've been fortunate to be able to continue our leadership and expedition training on our campus footprint through the Leadership programs.
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