News : Field Day October 2006
Field Day was a most successful day of Military and Adventure Training for over 300 students. In summary:
- The Army section went to Ballykinler Training Camp near Newcastle from Thursday night, and conducted weapon handling tests followed by tactical night ambush exercises. Friday morning for Fourth Form (Proficiency Company) was spent in lessons on living in the field, Camouflage and concealment, a first-aid exercise, obstacle course and learning military tactics. Fifth Form (Infantry Company) spent time on the Range and in the planning and conducting of a complex section task to capture an objective.
- The RAF section joined the Army section at Ballykinler, but conducted some of their own training. They did a close-target reccy on Thursday night and on Friday took part in lessons, conducted drill and completed a first-aid command and control exercise.
- The Navy section went to Craigavon Balancing lakes where they undertook a team-building obstacle course around the lakes and went Banana boating in the afternoon.
- The Corps of Bugles, Pipes and Drums went to Palace Barracks for some military training followed by drill and musical practice.
- The Pioneers (Year 10) was split into three. One group went to the Mournes, where they had an excellent walk from Bloody Bridge to Donard Car-park. Another group went to Ballymena where the Royal Irish showed them various exhibits and did team-building exercises in the gym. The third group went to Ballykinler where they used the Cadet Rifle on the range and took part in basic outdoor lessons
