This year I did Patrol Competition which tests your ability to work under pressure, in a variety of situations. My detachment commander said it'd be good experience and help with my cadet training.

Saturday morning was intensive training. I was going for the junior team as I physically couldn't keep up with the 6ft tall boys! We did obstacle courses, military tests, command tasks and stretcher runs. On Sunday we ran four circuits over very hilly, difficult terrain and a command task each lap tested our teamwork and leadership skills. Following selection, there were six more tough training weekends of assault courses and long runs. In the competition our Senior Team won, and our Junior Team came second.

Annual Camp this year was at Oakhampton and I was on my 3 Star course. I thought testing was easier than I'd been trained for. People found out I did dancing, so I taught the cadre ballet! We finished camp doing our Junior Cadet Instructors Cadre - an introduction to teaching cadets. Pass or fail? We were marched into the office and given feedback. I got best cadet in the section.

Finally, went to the Orienteering Nationals again, came 3rd and the Junior Girls Team won!

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