Senior students of St Joseph’s School have been given an insight into what it takes to join the Navy Cadets when the TS Kookaburras, the Stanthorpe-based branch of the Australian Navy Cadets, recently attended assembly.

Former Navy Officer and Granite Belt resident, Mr Peter Beacroft was joined by TS Kookaburras members, Mrs Katrina Nemeth and three St Joseph’s School students Joshua Davis, Jack Bell and David Nemeth who are already members of the cadets.

The TS Kookaburras delivered information to students about how to join, their purpose and the benefits of being members such as learning skills in leadership, working together, gaining confidence and learning to be assertive and resilient. A variety of prizes were also given to students who asked the best questions.

Children from 13 years old can apply to join the Navy Cadets. If you are interested in joining the Australian Navy Cadet Unit, please contact Peter Beacroft on 0418 673 298 or email Peter.Beacroft@navycadets.gov.au.