Calendar
Announcements
Training Officer welcome back letter - Welcome to the 2019 - 2020 Training Year at 243 Squadron. Check out this letter for some more information.
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(Updated on 26 January 2020)
Emergency First Aid Training - 1 February 2020 Want to learn first aid skills that could one day save yours or someone else's life? Cadets 12-15 years of age are invited to become trained in Emergency First Aid. Cadets must be available for the entire day of training. More information can be found here. -- Senior NCO Meeting - 6 February 2020 All sgt's and above are required to attend the monthly senior NCO meeting that takes place on the first Thursday of each month. There will be opportunity for discussion with the staff and to determine how to continue to improve the squadron. -- East Kelowna Market - The Gathering - 8 February 2020 Although not a Cadet event, the East Kelowna Market is hosting a fundraising event - The Gathering. With fresh food and shows, this is a must see event! More information can be found here as well as the East Kelowna Market website. -- Air Cadet League of Canada - 2020 National Scholarships - 1 April The Air Cadet League of Canada is pleased to offer the following post-secondary education scholarships to Royal Canadian Air Cadets. More information can be found here. Deadline for application is 1 April 2020. |
Citizenship Trip - Spring Break March 2020
DATES CONFIRMED - 21-26 March 2020 During the March 2020 Spring Break, 243 Ogopogo Squadron will be going on a six day educational trip to Canadian Forces base in Cold Lake, Alberta. The aim of the trip is to give Cadets unique opportunities to explore aviation and familiarize them with our Air Force. We have some really amazing experiences lined up and this trip is available to all Cadets in good standing. The dates of the trip have been confirmed as 21-26 March 2020. For those attending, payment of the non-refundable fee is due by 29 January 2020. All those attending will need to complete the form found here. -- Level 5 Workshop - 6-8 March 2020 An opportunity for level 5 Cadets to conduct their Regionally Directed Workshop, required for completing their level 5 training. The Interior area will host workshops for all three (3) elements and cover all aspects of PO 513 required for completing Level 5. Level 5 cadets in their second year of level 5 must attend this workshop. The following workshop request form must be returned to the CO by 12 Feb 2020. More information can be found here. -- CAF Exercise Ranger Dragoon The British Columbia Dragoons, in collaboration with the Rocky Mountain Rangers & 39 Sigs will be conducting an exercise in Vernon 21-23 Feb. They have invited the Cadets to participate in this event to see the important of their roles. This is scheduled for 22 Feb 2020. More information found here. |
SLACK - Parent, Cadet, Staff Communication Tool
The central communication tool for 243 Cadets, Staff, and Parents will be transitioning to SLACK. To register for an account, please follow this link and create an account.
The central communication tool for 243 Cadets, Staff, and Parents will be transitioning to SLACK. To register for an account, please follow this link and create an account.
For most up-to-date event information, see our calendar above.
Any event not listed in our calendar is likely unsanctioned by the 243 Ogopogo Squadron Commanding Officer. Please contact us if you are unsure or have any questions/concerns/comments.
Any event not listed in our calendar is likely unsanctioned by the 243 Ogopogo Squadron Commanding Officer. Please contact us if you are unsure or have any questions/concerns/comments.
Training Schedule
JANUARY (Updated on 6 January 2020)
FEBRUARY (Updated on 6 January 2020)
MARCH (Updated on 6 January 2020)
MAIN UPDATES:
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If you notice any issues with the training schedule, please notify the Training Officer (Capt Arnold) at Training@243air.com.
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COLOR CODE:
Green = Using the Parade Square
Orange = Designated Level 3 cadet to shadow the instructor
Red = Assessment (Mandatory to pass your Level. This should not be a surprise, see your instructor to help prepare.)
Yellow = Accelerated Cadets to attend Level 1 class (for must-know content) or Recruit Flight on parade
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INSTRUCTORS:
- UPDATE FOR 2020: You must present lesson plans & teaching/learning aids to the respective Level Officer for each of your lessons at least 2 weeks before each lesson. For example, if your lesson is to be taught to Level 1s, please see the Level 1 Officer. If your lesson is taught to many levels at once, please see the Level Officer of your choice. Once reviewed/approved, submit your lesson plans & electronic teaching/learning aids (ie Powerpoint presentation) HERE. Once a lesson has been taught, hand in your physical teaching/learning aids (ie game, map, quiz, etc.) to the respective Level Officer for possible archiving in the training office. Keep your flip charts in a roll as you may teach the same lesson(s) next training year(s).
- Make your lessons engaging! The quality of your teaching/learning aids is way more important than your lesson plans, so remember the principles of instruction, known as "ICE PAC" (Interest / Comprehension / Emphasis / Participation / Accomplishment / Confirmation).
- N/A
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If you notice any issues with the training schedule, please notify the Training Officer (Capt Arnold) at Training@243air.com.
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COLOR CODE:
Green = Using the Parade Square
Orange = Designated Level 3 cadet to shadow the instructor
Red = Assessment (Mandatory to pass your Level. This should not be a surprise, see your instructor to help prepare.)
Yellow = Accelerated Cadets to attend Level 1 class (for must-know content) or Recruit Flight on parade
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INSTRUCTORS:
- UPDATE FOR 2020: You must present lesson plans & teaching/learning aids to the respective Level Officer for each of your lessons at least 2 weeks before each lesson. For example, if your lesson is to be taught to Level 1s, please see the Level 1 Officer. If your lesson is taught to many levels at once, please see the Level Officer of your choice. Once reviewed/approved, submit your lesson plans & electronic teaching/learning aids (ie Powerpoint presentation) HERE. Once a lesson has been taught, hand in your physical teaching/learning aids (ie game, map, quiz, etc.) to the respective Level Officer for possible archiving in the training office. Keep your flip charts in a roll as you may teach the same lesson(s) next training year(s).
- Make your lessons engaging! The quality of your teaching/learning aids is way more important than your lesson plans, so remember the principles of instruction, known as "ICE PAC" (Interest / Comprehension / Emphasis / Participation / Accomplishment / Confirmation).
Monthly Routine Orders
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2018 - 2019
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2019 - 2020
September 2019
October 2019 November 2019 December 2019 January 2020 February 2020 March 2020 April 2020 May 2020 June 2020 |
The Duty Personnel schedule can be found in the Monthly Routine Orders. The Duty Officer, Senior Duty Cadet (Level 3) and Junior Duty Cadet (Level 2) for each Wednesday training night are also listed in the calendar for your convenience. |